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      Man Utd branded ‘luckiest team in the league’ as last minute penalty for Bournemouth controversially ruled out

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      FANS branded Manchester United the Premier League’s “luckiest team” after DOUBLE penalty drama in a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.The Cherries had a stoppage-time spot-kick overturned by VAR – after Bruno Fernandes netted a controversial penalty for United.The Cherries felt this was a penalty as Kambwala catches ChristieSome fans reckon the challenge was on the line of the boxBournemouth’s Ryan Christie tumbled following Willy Kambwala’s lunge – but after video replays the resulting spot-kick decision was changed to a free-kick INCHES outside the box.Fans claimed it’s “unreal” how United profited from the key verdicts.One posted: “They’ve done nothing in this game, 2 pens and they’re getting a point.”A third wrote: “They must be the luckiest team in the league.”READ MORE TOP STORIESBut even that’s an understatement according to a fourth viewer.He was particularly upset at United’s spot-kick – which others labelled “disgraceful” as it was given for Kobbie Mainoo’s shot deflecting off Adam Smith’s hand.The fuming fan said: “United are genuinely the luckiest team in the world. What kind of penalty is that man.”Sticking to the theme, one observer insisted: “United have to go down as the luckiest team I’ve ever watched in my life.”Most read in FootballAdam Smith and Co were left gutted by a drawCredit: ReutersA fellow frustrated supporter pondered the two contrasting spot-kick decisions as he posted: “Are there different rules for Man Utd penalties?”Skipper Fernandes twice struck levellers for United but Erik ten Hag’s men still went four Prem games without a victory.Paul Scholes fumes at Man Utd stars Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho in now-deleted post over ‘standards’ Dominic Solanke and Justin Kluivert each put the Cherries briefly in front before the break.The draw left the Red Devils seventh, 10 points off the top four, with Bournemouth remaining 12th. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Jesse Lingard shares picture from hospital bed as South Korea transfer turns into a nightmare

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      JESSE LINGARD shared a picture from a hospital bed as the former Manchester United midfielder’s plight in South Korea got worse.FC Seoul’s ex-England star raised two fingers in a peace sign, despite facing a month out following knee surgery. Jesse Lingard insists he is remaining positiveLingard arrived in South Korea to a huge reception but has struggledCredit: AFPLingard, 31, has struggled since arriving in Asia to huge fanfare in February.His first three appearances drew criticism before he missed the last three with injury.But his message to fans from hospital suggests Lingard is hungry to revive his career.The former Nottingham Forest man posted photos along with the words: “Back stronger” … “positive vibes” … and “‘successful surgery”.READ MORE TOP STORIESSeoul manager Kim Gi-dong expects Lingard’s operation on his meniscus to keep him out until mid-May.Amazingly, however, Kim has at times been one of the ex-West Ham loanee’s strongest critics.After a 2-0 win over Jeju, he said of Lingard: “Even though he came on as a substitute, he didn’t work hard and avoided tussle.”The name value has no meaning on the pitch. I will tell him this exactly.”Most read in FootballLingard later posted on social media that “this s*** gets overwhelming but I just keep pushing”.It all makes it seem a long two months since his home debut sparked a L-League record attendance of 51,670 for a derby clash against Incheon United.  Man Utd fans demand Wayne Rooney’s ‘English Messi’ son Kai, 14, given contract now after shock footage emergesReplica Lingard No10 shirts sold well amid that initial craze.But fans and pundits have been less happy in recent weeks, while he has also lost thousands of followers online. More

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      Man Utd benefit from ‘worst penalty decision ever’ with fans left in shock at freak handball call vs Bournemouth

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were awarded a controversial penalty in their clash against Bournemouth.The penalty was given after the ball ricocheted off a Bournemouth player and onto the arm of Adam Smith.The ball ricocheted onto Adam Smith’s armCredit: XThe incident came when Kobbie Mainoo lashed a shot at Ryan Christie.The ball came off Christie at some pace and almost instantly deflected the ball into Smith’s arm.The ref had no hesitation in pointing to the spot, despite the decision looking harsh.A VAR review concluded that Smith had moved his arm towards the ball and therefore the decision should stand.READ MORE ON MAN UTDWhile it looked that way in slow motion, in real time it looked impossible to react that quickly.Many fans were incensed by that decision on X, however.One fan posted: “My god that is one of the worst penalty decisions I’ve ever seen.”A second fan posted to say: “WHAT on earth is this? Nobody outside of the Big 6 is getting this. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”They skew and try their best to prop these teams up the league I’m convinced.”A third fan posted: “Softest of soft penalties.”Inside Sir Alex Ferguson’s Biggest Bust-UpsWhile a fourth said: “How was that a penalty?”A fifth added: “Never a penalty.”The pen was eventually converted by United captain Bruno Fernandes for his second of the game.The chance to convert from the spot gave United a lifeline to make it 2-2 in a game Bournemouth had dominated to that point. More

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      Multiple Premier League clubs ‘express interest in Mason Greenwood transfer with Man Utd expecting to sell striker’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED forward Mason Greenwood could have several Premier League offers this summer, according to reports.The winger has been out on loan at Getafe this season, where he has played 26 times, scoring six goals and registering five assists.Several Premier League clubs are showing an interest in Mason GreenwoodCredit: GettyHis loan to Getafe last summer came after charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault were dropped against him in February last year.Despite massive pressure to cancel the forward’s contract, he remains a United player, and the Red Devils are likely to attempt to fetch a fee for him this summer according to The Daily Mail.They report that the club are currently working on the assumption that he will be sold this summer.Spanish clubs Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have both been linked with a move for the forward with Greenwood reportedly feeling settled in Spain.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLCurrent loan club Getafe are also an option, but it is likely they would struggle to pay the forward’s wages on a permanent basis.The Mail outlined that several Premier League clubs have expressed an interest in his services.The Mail also report that there could still be a future for Greenwood at Old Trafford – with a contract extension among the things being discussed by the INEOS group.The club are also considering loaning Greenwood again, meaning he would remain a player employed by Manchester United.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSir Jim Ratcliffe previously promised a “fresh decision” on Greenwood’s future which has left the door open for Greenwood at United.Ratcliffe said in February: “We will make a decision.Mason Greenwood wants an investigation into whether Jude Bellingham called him a “rapist” dropped“I don’t know if he (Greenwood) could still have a future.“All I can do is talk about the principle of how we will approach decisions like that.“Is he the right type of footballer? Are we happy with that? Is he a good person or not?“He (Greenwood) is a Manchester United footballer and we are in charge of football. “So the answer is it’s quite clear we have to make a decision.” More

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      Man Utd ‘face £37m loss as Inter Milan target shock cut-price transfer for Aaron Wan-Bissaka’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will suffer a £37MILLION loss if Aaron Wan-Bissaka leaves for Inter Milan this summer.Inter are reportedly eyeing a £13million price tag on the Old Trafford full-back.The sale of Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Inter will result in a mammoth financial loss for UnitedCredit: GettyWan-Bissaka, 26, will kick off United’s summer clear-out after making 13 Premier League starts this season.He has seen his campaign disrupted by injury, missing 12 games in total due to hamstring issues.Wan-Bissaka remains a fan-favourite, but he has reportedly been deemed surplus to requirements, despite the lack of fit defenders at United.His contract is set to expire in 2025 after the club activated the option to extend his contract in January.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut United – who bought Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace for £50m in 2019 – are set to lose a staggering £37m if his move to Italy goes ahead.According to Italian news outlet Calciomercato, Inter chiefs will pay no more than £13m to acquire his services.That is roughly half the fee they hope to receive if Inter sell Denzel Dumfries in the summer following stalled contract talks. The Serie A side did reportedly offer Dumfries to United in a swap deal in January, but this was rejected.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERDumfries, 27, remains one of the best attacking right-backs in Europe following his five league assists and three goals this season.But the Nerazzurri are aware of the growing interest in their starman and they will not let Dumfries go for less than £43.5million.Dumfries’ current deal also runs out in 2025 and the defender has been on United’s radar for some time.Wan-Bissaka is one of 11 stars reportedly on the chopping block following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 27.7 per cent £1.03bn partial takeover.Casemiro becomes fan favourite at CHELSEA as video of Man Utd star being ‘thoroughly nice’ to Blues supporters emergesElsewhere, Chelsea are additionally interested in Dumfries coming to Stamford Bridge this summer.The ongoing injury crisis around Blues captain Reece James has forced Mauricio Pochettino to consider bringing in reinforcements.Meanwhile, despite making a total of 181 appearances for United, Wan-Bissaka has never made a senior England appearance. Harry Maguire – from Man Utd comedy figure to Ten Hag’s last hopeBy Neil Custis
      THIS time last year Harry Maguire accepted his future lay away from Manchester United — with boss Erik ten Hag happy for him to leave.Now, Ten Hag has identified the England centre-half as the man to rescue United’s sorry season.Maguire certainly wasn’t seen as so key last term when Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof and even Luke Shaw — when United played a back-three — were ahead in the pecking order.The ignominy of having the captain’s armband taken off him in the summer and handed to Bruno Fernandes felt like the final straw.But before a proposed £30million move to West Ham could go through, a deeply hurt Maguire wanted a £15m payout from United and was not going to budge.Neither would United and it looked like he was heading for footballing oblivion.That was to underestimate the Sheffield-born player, who was determined to show his steel and prove his detractors wrong.Through the ups and downs, trials and tribulations of this season, he can come out with his head held high, having constantly stepped up to the plate as injuries have ravaged the back four.All of the four players mentioned ­previously are in the treatment room.Maguire, 31, has been there himself but tries to play through the knocks, pulls and strains.His experience will be even more important with 19-year-old Willy Kambwala alongside him at Bournemouth today — as he was in last Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool.And Maguire now has Ten Hag’s praise ringing in his ears.The United manager said: “We were always very happy with Harry Maguire but he wants to play.“He’s a great leader, he’s a very good defender, very comfortable on the ball and I count all of those abilities. We have had problems with our defensive line so he is even more important to lead that line, to make us play from the back.“We are very pleased he is there and we need him to get our results and achieve our targets.”
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      Old Trafford icon Andy Cole names Man Utd’s MVP for the season calling ace ‘unbelievable’ but also ‘overworked’

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      ANDRE ONANA has been Manchester United’s Most Valuable Player this season, according to legendary club striker Andy Cole.Onana, alongside the rest of his Red Devils teammates, has faced heavy criticism for United’s underwhelming season.Andy Cole believes Andre Onana has been United’s MVP at crucial points this seasonCredit: The SunOnana’s performances have improved amid a shot facing crisis for UnitedCredit: GettyThe Cameroonian goalkeeper had a tough start to life at Old Trafford after making his £47million move from Inter Milan last summer.Onana made several high-profile blunders and his huge mistakes cost his side points in the Premier League, and led to them crashing out the Champions League.But Cole – who scored 121 goals for United – believes the 27-year-old is starting to show his worth and has become a crucial part of Erik ten Hag’s team. Cole told Betfred: “He’s definitely overworked at the moment and that’s why we’re talking about him.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”He’s producing a hell of a lot of saves and many of them are ones that he shouldn’t even have to produce.”But because United continue to give the ball away in certain areas so easily, the goalkeeper has been their MVP on a lot of occasions. “He has unbelievable feet too. Fair play to him because he had a tough start, but now he’s starting to show what a good goalkeeper he is.”Onana has now faced a whopping 258 shots on goal in 2024 alone.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERIncluding 28 in each of his last two Premier League games which led to defeat at Chelsea and a 2-2 draw with Liverpool.Unsurprisingly, Onana has been forced to save the most shots in this season – 120.This is one ahead of Luton goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski and 19 more save attempts than Sheffield United stopper Wes Foderingham.Onana admitted that United’s injury issues has not helped his search for stability between the posts.Fans say ‘I love his character’ after seeing what Onana did before Man Utd were awarded penalty against ChelseaHe told Sky Sports: “Well, it’s quite easy when you’re used to playing with the same back four.”Unfortunately we have a lot of injuries. Being a goalkeeper is a position with a lot of responsibility. You have to be ready to play with anyone and… I can’t complain.”United return to domestic action on Saturday when they travel to Bournemouth.The Cherries were shock 3-0 winners when the two teams met in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford. Tuchel showed why he could be the perfect man for Man Utd, says Andy DillonBy Andy Dillon
      TOMMY TUCHEL could not have done it better had he submitted his CV to LinkedIn or Indeed.
      Somehow mustering some gumption from the worst Bayern Munich team in more than a decade to stop a rampant Arsenal dead in their tracks is a spectacular job advert for a manager soon to be looking for work.
      If Sir Jim Ratcliffe wasn’t watching from his Old Trafford office or from the cinema room in one of his tax havens, he should have been.
      They may have even sat up and taken notice in Newcastle or in the owners’ Riyadh hub as Tuchel reminded everyone of his credentials as a top-level coach with devilish timing.
      If change is coming then Tuchel is playing a trump card.
      His side turned up and cowed the team that, as far as the current Premier League goes, is the best in England.
      It may only add to the questions around Tuchel that after tossing away the only league easier to win than Scotland’s or Spain’s, Munich have sprung to life in Europe.
      After 11 years unopposed as German champions, Chelsea’s former manager has chucked it in at home in a remarkable act of ineptitude. But freak years can happen.
      Tuchel is an enigma. But that is part of the appeal as much as winning the Champions League with Chelsea just three months after taking the job.
      With no new signings, he took a team that had lost five of the previous ten games and turned them into European Champions.
      With Ratcliffe considering swingeing budget cuts at Old Trafford, a coach who can perform wonders on peanuts would be music to his ears.
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      Mason Greenwood could be forced to stay at Man Utd with transfer ‘unrealistic due to Ratcliffe’s £30m asking price’

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      MASON GREENWOOD may end up staying at Manchester United due to the club’s “unrealistic” asking price for him.Greenwood, 22, has been on loan at Getafe from the Red Devils this season.Greenwood could be forced to stay at Man Utd due to the clubs ‘unrealistic’ transfer expectationsCredit: GettyThe move came after charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault were dropped against him in February last year.Whether he has a future at Old Trafford remains unclear, with widespread reports suggesting there is transfer interest in the player from overseas.This includes the likes of Juventus and Atletico Madrid.Barcelona have also been previously linked with club bosses meeting with former Man Utd director John Murtough in Barcelona last month, though their interest is said to have waned.READ MORE IN MAN UTDAccording to ESPN, Man Utd have slapped a £30million price tag on Greenwood.However, the report stipulates that financial pressures across Europe mean this demand is “unrealistic”. Interested clubs also feel Man Utd cannot legitimately expect a significant fee for Greenwood.Getafe have openly expressed their desire to sign Greenwood permanently, with him netting eight goals and grabbing five assists in 28 games in all competitions.Most read in FootballGreenwood has six goals in LaLiga this seasonBut the Spanish sides manager Jose Bordalas has admitted Man Utd will be the ones to decide on his future. New Man Utd shareholder and Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe left the door open on Greenwood’s future when asked about it in February.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s amazing lifestyleRatcliffe said: “He’s a Manchester United footballer and we are in charge of football. “So the answer is ‘yeah, we have to make decisions.’ It’s quite clear we have to make a decision. There is no decision that’s been made. “The process will be: understand the facts not the hype, and then try and come to fair decision on the basis of values, which is basically ‘is he a good guy or not?’ “Could he play sincerely for Manchester United well, would we be comfortable with it and would the fans be comfortable with it?”ESPN add another option on the table is a new loan move, though a full transfer remains the preferred option.The Sun revealed last month how a controversial return for Greenwood was backed by team-mates in the dressing room, with their said to be a “footballing one, pure and simple”.However, this would alienate the women’s team who are opposed to his return to the club.Tuchel showed why he could be the perfect man for Man Utd, says Andy DillonBy Andy Dillon
      TOMMY TUCHEL could not have done it better had he submitted his CV to LinkedIn or Indeed.
      Somehow mustering some gumption from the worst Bayern Munich team in more than a decade to stop a rampant Arsenal dead in their tracks is a spectacular job advert for a manager soon to be looking for work.
      If Sir Jim Ratcliffe wasn’t watching from his Old Trafford office or from the cinema room in one of his tax havens, he should have been.
      They may have even sat up and taken notice in Newcastle or in the owners’ Riyadh hub as Tuchel reminded everyone of his credentials as a top-level coach with devilish timing.
      If change is coming then Tuchel is playing a trump card.
      His side turned up and cowed the team that, as far as the current Premier League goes, is the best in England.
      It may only add to the questions around Tuchel that after tossing away the only league easier to win than Scotland’s or Spain’s, Munich have sprung to life in Europe.
      After 11 years unopposed as German champions, Chelsea’s former manager has chucked it in at home in a remarkable act of ineptitude. But freak years can happen.
      Tuchel is an enigma. But that is part of the appeal as much as winning the Champions League with Chelsea just three months after taking the job.
      With no new signings, he took a team that had lost five of the previous ten games and turned them into European Champions.
      With Ratcliffe considering swingeing budget cuts at Old Trafford, a coach who can perform wonders on peanuts would be music to his ears.
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      Erik ten Hag insists relationship with Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ‘perfect’ despite Man Utd stars fearing he’ll be sacked

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      UNDER-PRESSURE Erik ten Hag admits he will miss the support of John Murtough after losing his Director of Football this week.Murtough has left after nearly 11 years at Manchester United as part of new part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s sweeping changes.Erik ten Hag insists he has a good working relationship with Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe has refused to deliver a public vote of confidenceCredit: PAThat follows the departure of Chief Executive Richard Arnold and it was those two who were behind the appointment of Ten Hag after flying to Amsterdam to interview him.Now Dan Ashworth is coming in from Newcastle to take on Murtough’s role with Jason Wilcox arriving from Southampton as Technical Director.Ten Hag said: “I think it’s very important that the new ownership is working on this, to replace his function, to go into a new season.“For the moment, of course, I miss his support, the surround support, you miss that. He has moved on, we worked very good together, I say thank you to John and wish him all the best for the future.”Read More on Man UtdTen Hag insists he still has a good working relationship with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir David Brailsford who are now overseeing the football side of the club.He said: “I work with the new ownership very good, closely together, it doesn’t change the way I work here.“It’s perfect, still perfect, I am happy with that but we want to set the right conditions to be successful.”Ten Hag goes into tomorrow’s 5.30pm kick at Bournemouth on a run of only one win in six in the league.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFootball Director John Murtough (R) left Man Utd after 11 years earlier this weekCredit: GettyThat has all but paid to their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.The sixth placed Red Devils stand 11 points behind Tottenham in fourth with just seven league games to go.Man Utd hero Lee Sharpe opened up about the most unforgettable hairdryer treatment he ever received from legendary manager Sir Alex FergusonBournemouth will be no easy fixture either as they found out in December losing 3-0 at home.That came just three days after having beaten Chelsea 2-1 away and Ten Hag curiously claimed ahead of the game that they were not ‘mentally strong enough’ to handle those two games in such a short space of time.He said: “It was after a very good performance against Chelsea in the week and we were mentally not ready for that game.“They battled us and we lost the battles, this game will not be different, that is the way they want to play, they want to fight with you.“You have to go into that fight, have the conviction and need to support each other to win battles, outplay them, out run them.”Ten Hag expects Marcus Rashford to be fit after he hobbled out of United’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool last weekend.Tuchel showed why he could be the perfect man for Man Utd, says Andy DillonBy Andy Dillon
      TOMMY TUCHEL could not have done it better had he submitted his CV to LinkedIn or Indeed.
      Somehow mustering some gumption from the worst Bayern Munich team in more than a decade to stop a rampant Arsenal dead in their tracks is a spectacular job advert for a manager soon to be looking for work.
      If Sir Jim Ratcliffe wasn’t watching from his Old Trafford office or from the cinema room in one of his tax havens, he should have been.
      They may have even sat up and taken notice in Newcastle or in the owners’ Riyadh hub as Tuchel reminded everyone of his credentials as a top-level coach with devilish timing.
      If change is coming then Tuchel is playing a trump card.
      His side turned up and cowed the team that, as far as the current Premier League goes, is the best in England.
      It may only add to the questions around Tuchel that after tossing away the only league easier to win than Scotland’s or Spain’s, Munich have sprung to life in Europe.
      After 11 years unopposed as German champions, Chelsea’s former manager has chucked it in at home in a remarkable act of ineptitude. But freak years can happen.
      Tuchel is an enigma. But that is part of the appeal as much as winning the Champions League with Chelsea just three months after taking the job.
      With no new signings, he took a team that had lost five of the previous ten games and turned them into European Champions.
      With Ratcliffe considering swingeing budget cuts at Old Trafford, a coach who can perform wonders on peanuts would be music to his ears.
      Click here to ready Andy’s column in full.
      Or to read more from Andy Dillon, click here. More