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      Carabao Cup draw in full as Man Utd get astonishing TWELFTH straight home cup tie and Arsenal face huge London derby

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      MANCHESTER UNITED landed an astonishing 12th home cup tie in a row – as Newcastle were ‘rewarded’ for beating Man City with a Carabao Cup trip to Old Trafford.West Ham host Arsenal in what should be a tasty derby following Wednesday night’s fourth-round draw.
      Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd will be at home to Eddie Howe’s NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Four all-Prem ties were set up by the fourth-round drawCredit: Rex
      And at least one club from outside the top two divisions will make the quarter-finals.
      That’s because League Two Mansfield will face L1 Port Vale at home.
      Everton were drawn to meet Burnley at Goodison Park after a hard-grafting 2-1 triumph at Aston Villa.
      And after walloping Championship rivals Cardiff 5-2, Blackburn will go to Chelsea.
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      Nicolas Jackson had helped the Blues forget their Prem woes with their first goal of the month to see off Brighton earlier on Wednesday evening.
      Relieved Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino said: “This is very important to build our confidence, and important for our fans to feel again a victory.”
      And of Jackson he added: “I hope this moment can build his confident and trust. He’s a very good player. I am very pleased for him.”
      Newcastle had landed the night’s finest victory, 1-0 at home to Treble winners City, albeit both teams much-weakened.
      Most read in FootballFULL 4TH ROUND DRAWHere’s the pairings for the last 16 – the first round where the Carabao Cup is not regionalised.

      Mansfield vs Port ValeIpswich vs FulhamMan Utd vs NewcastleBournemouth vs LiverpoolChelsea vs BlackburnWest Ham vs ArsenalEverton vs BurnleyExeter vs Middlesbrough

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      Elsewhere, Reiss Nelson hit Arsenal’s winner at Brentford.
      And Liverpool fended off an entertaining threat from relegated Leicester to win 3-1 and set up a clash at Bournemouth.
      Alexander Isak sunk Treble winners Man City to earn Toon an Old Trafford tripCredit: ReutersWEDNESDAY’S 3RD ROUND RESULTSNo shootouts were needed on an eventful night of cup action.

      Aston Villa 1-2 EvertonBlackburn 5-2 CardiffBournemouth 2-0 StokeBrentford 0-1 ArsenalChelsea 1-0 BrightonFulham 2-1 NorwichLincoln 0-1 West HamLiverpool 3-1 LeicesterNewcastle 1-0 Man City More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea queue up for Victor Osimhen transfer after shocking Napoli TikTok video caused furious row

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      PREMIER LEAGUE giants are on red alert after Victor Osimhen threatened to sue his club Napoli for mocking him.The Serie A champions posted two shocking TikTok videos, one ridiculing the Nigerian striker for missing a penalty and another branding him a “coconut” — widely viewed as a racial slur.
      Victor Osimhen’s Napoli future is well and truly up in the air after two bizarre video posts from the club’s official TikTok pageCredit: EPA
      One clip mocked the striker’s penalty miss against Bologna, with the other branding him a ‘coconut’Credit: Getty
      Osimhen’s agent Roberto Calenda fumed: “We reserve the right to take legal action and any useful initiative to protect Victor.
      “What happened on Napoli’s official profile is not acceptable.
      “A video mocking Victor was first made public and then belatedly deleted.
      “A serious fact that causes very serious damage to the player and adds to the treatment the boy is suffering.”
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      Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal are monitoring the situation.
      But European heavyweights Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested should Napoli be forced to sell their £150million-rated superstar.
      Osimhen, 24, scored 26 league goals to help Napoli win their first league title since 1990 last season.
      But he missed a penalty in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Bologna before berating manager Rudi Garcia for hauling him off four minutes before the end of the game.
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      Victor Osimhen bagged Napoli’s second goal in their 4-1 rout of Udinese on WednesdayCredit: GETTY
      And a bizarre video emerged on Napoli’s official TikTok page in the aftermath, showing Osimhen appealing for the spot-kick with a sped-up dubbed voice saying “gimme penalty please” before smashing the ball wide.
      A second video, allegedly also from Napoli’s account, labelled Osimhen a “coconut”.
      Osimhen has removed all references to Napoli on his Instagram account, including deleting numerous pictures.
      He was also filmed snubbing his team-mates’ handshakes as he arrived at the training ground ahead of last night’s 4-1 win over Udinese.
      Despite Calenda’s legal threat, Osimhen started the Serie A battle.
      He was taken off penalty duty, with Piotr Zielinski scoring from the spot for the opener.
      But Osimhen notched the second goal, drawing cheers from the crowd. He was subbed in the 63rd minute.
      Napoli rejected a summer offer of about £120m for Osimhen from Saudi side Al-Hilal.
      Victor Osimhen is contemplating taking legal action against Napoli over the postsCredit: ALAMY More

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      Man Utd to keep Antony on indefinite leave as he arrives in UK for voluntary police interview on domestic abuse claims

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      ANTONY will remain on indefinite leave from Manchester United – despite flying back into the UK last night.The Brazilian winger has been back in his homeland since the beginning of this month when allegations of domestic abuse surfaced.
      Man Utd ace Antony has returned to England from BrazilCredit: The Sun
      The winger says he is innocent of all allegationsCredit: PA
      Three different women have made accusations about the £85 million former Ajax ace – but he has strongly denied them all.
      Now, Antony will voluntarily take questions from Greater Manchester Police and has agreed to hand over his phone for examination.
      Officers in Brazil allowed him to return to England after he fully co-operated with their enquiries and stated they do not require any more information from him.
      On September 10, United announced that the player was being granted time away from the club on full pay to focus on clearing his name.
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      That process will now remain on-going so the 23-year-old will not be available to Erik ten Hag for the Red Devils’ forthcoming fixtures.
      A total of four alleged attacks are described in a police report seen by ESPN.
      Last night, Antony returned to Manchester from Brazil’s Sao Paulo airport as he prepares to face police over allegations that he attacked a former lover.
      A source said: “Antony is adamant he has done nothing wrong and wants to sit down with officers and let them ask him questions.
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      “He has nothing to hide and will hand over anything they want to see including his mobile phone.
      “He wants to be exonerated as quickly as possible so he can get on with his football career again without any distractions.”
      He is accused by his ex Gabriela Cavallin of attacking her on January 15 in a Manchester hotel.
      She alleged that he headbutted and punched her, damaging a breast implant when she was carrying Antony’s child around 16 weeks into her pregnancy.
      Last week, Cavallin posted an emotional tribute to the baby she lost with the footballer.
      In an Instagram story, the 22-year-old DJ insisted she’s “stronger” after having a miscarriage just over a year ago.
      Gabriela’s heartbreaking tribute came shortly after her chauffeur spoke to Brazilian cops as part of the probe into the winger’s domestic abuse allegations.
      The driver claimed he received a phone call from the social media influencer who told him: “Antony is hitting me,” according to Extra.
      Earlier this month, Gabriela urged Old Trafford bosses to ban Antony from playing while investigations take place in Sao Paulo and Manchester.
      Cavallin says she dated the Brazil World Cup ace on and off for two years and lived with him in Amsterdam while he played for Ajax.
      Antony denies any wrongdoing and recently gave a tearful TV interview in which he said: “I know the truth and it will come out.
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      “I’m 100 per cent sure I never touched a woman and I’ll come up with the evidence.
      “I’m sure I’ve never committed physical violence.”
      Gabriela Cavallin has accused Antony of attacking herCredit: instagram
      The tearful TV interview in which Antony vowed to clear his name
      The winger is now on indefinite leave from Man UtdCredit: Getty More

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      How new Man Utd star Hannibal Mejbri moved to club at 16 after ‘trauma’ and would have been doctor if dad got his way

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      HANNIBAL MEJBRI is Manchester United’s new cult hero – after shrugging off “trauma” at his old club aged 16 and family pressure to become a doctor.The midfielder, 20, is now treating fans when he could easily have been treating patients in what he hopes is a breakthrough season.
      Hard-working Hannibal Mejbri is popular with Man Utd fansCredit: Getty
      The French-born starlet hopes his fine start to the season will turn into more regular appearances for Erik ten Hag’s Red DevilsCredit: PA
      And despite being a playmaker, he has an astonishing stat to back up his terrier-like reputation with Old Trafford supporters.
      He averages 100 pressures per 90 minutes – 21.3 more than anyone else in the Premier League.
      But it could have been so different – both on and off the field.
      Hannibal’s father Lotfi Mejbri has explained how the French-born player’s spell at his previous team, Monaco, turned sour.
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      Mejbri Senior told Le Parisien: “Something bad happened. For our family, it was very hard to live. It’s a real shock, a trauma. 
      “There were mistakes made and, from there, I consider the relationship of trust between the club and our family destroyed.”
      And it’s also the starlet’s dad who admits to playing the lead role in hoping his son had switched careers to train as a doctor or lawyer.
      He said: “Even if he does [make it as a footballer], I do not want him to have a chickpea for a brain in his head.”
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      There’s no sign of that as Mejbri Jnr has built on the success of his loan spell with Championship side Birmingham last season.
      He’s only made five Premier League appearances so far.
      And although he’s certainly not got a chickpea for a brain, he might hope to emulate the success United enjoyed when they had a Little Pea for a striker.
      Mexico legend Javier Hernandez – nicknamed “Chicharito”, meaning Little Pea – won two Prem titles at Old Trafford from 2010-15.
      Mejbri’s spell with Monaco from 2018-19 ended in ‘trauma’Credit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Dortmund chiefs concerned by Sancho’s timekeeping as they mull transfer return for Man Utd outcast

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND bosses have concerns about Jadon Sancho’s timekeeping, according to reports.SunSport revealed earlier this month that the Bundesliga club are plotting a swoop for their former winger.
      Jadon Sancho has been exiled by boss Erik ten HagCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag, 53, is demanding an apology from SanchoCredit: PA
      Sancho, 23, is currently in Manchester United exile after falling out with manager Erik ten Hag.
      Many figures at Dortmund would love to re-sign the England international, who left to join United in a £72million deal in 2021.
      Some, however, have raised concerns about his timekeeping according to Bild.
      They noted that the England ace was frequently late for training during his first spell at Dortmund.
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      Man United are said to be reluctant to loan Sancho out and would demand in excess of £50million for his permanent sale.
      Dortmund would struggle to reach that figure, having already splashed out on Felix Nmecha, Niclas Fullkrug and Man United old boy Marcel Sabitzer this season.
      Sancho was dropped from Man United’s matchday squad for the 3-1 defeat at Arsenal on September 3.
      After the match Ten Hag said his player had not trained well enough during the week to be involved.
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      Sancho refuted this claim, claiming he was being made a “scapegoat” and effectively accusing his manager of lying.
      He has since refused to say sorry to his manager, with Ten Hag insisting on an apology if he is to consider re-integrating the winger.
      The former Dortmund star has reportedly been banned from all first team areas of United’s training ground, including the canteen.
      In addition to Dortmund, Roma have taken interest in signing Sancho in the January transfer window.
      While clubs in Saudi Arabia would also be keen, should the player show an interest in moving to the SPL.
      Sancho, 23, made three appearances this season before being exiledCredit: Getty More

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      Blunt Erik ten Hag issues awkward response to Jadon Sancho questions after Man Utd star banned from all first-team areas

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      BOSS Erik ten Hag fired a chilling dig towards Jadon Sancho – as an encouraging night for Manchester United turned awkward.The Dutchman responded icily after Tuesday’s 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace when asked if the saga over outcast Sancho was nearer a solution.
      Erik ten Hag was in no mood to be asked about Jadon Sancho
      Man Utd attacker Sancho has been exiled after criticising manager Ten Hag with a now deleted social media postCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils’ winger is banned from all the club’s first-team facilities following a brutal exchange of words with Ten Hag.
      And the manager told Sky Sports: “I don’t talk about players who are out of favour.”
      Pushed on whether Sancho has an Old Trafford future now he has deleted his Instagram account Ten Hag added tersely: “I don’t know. It’s up to him.”
      The ex-Ajax chief was far more comfortable bigging up youngsters like Facundo Pellestri and Alejandro Garnacho for “deserving” their chance in the comfotable third-round triumph.
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      But even those words could be taken as a jibe at Sancho.
      Ten Hag said: “We had many young players on the pitch and you see they are progressing.
      “With me you don’t get the opportunity, you have to deserve it!”
      Sancho has been in trouble since hitting back after Ten Hag claimed he was omitted against Arsenal on September 3 due to his poor training.
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      The Englishman responded with a now-deleted post that contradicted his manager’s verdict.
      The 23-cap star wrote: “I will not allow people saying things that is completely untrue, I have conducted myself in training very well this week.
      “I believe there are other reasons for this matter that I won’t go into, I’ve been a scapegoat for a long time which isn’t fair!”
      It’s understood United officials met soon after to discuss Sancho’s future and how to resolve the situation.
      But it’s believed the only way the problem could be soothed, at least in the short term, is Sancho apologising to Ten Hag. More

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      Manchester United’s Antony prepares to return to England to face police over allegations he attacked a lover

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      MANCHESTER United’s Antony prepares to return to England to face police over allegations that he attacked a lover.The Brazilian winger, 23, granted a leave of absence by United, was at Sao Paulo airport for flights to Spain then Manchester.
      Man Utd’s Antony will face police over allegations that he attacked a lover
      Antony was pictured at Sao Paulo airport for flights to Spain then Manchester
      Antony is accused by former lover Gabriella Cavallin of attacking herCredit: Instagram
      He will meet police in the coming days to deny the claims.
      A source said: “Antony is adamant he has done nothing wrong and wants to sit down with officers and let them ask him questions.
      “He has nothing to hide and will hand over anything they want to see including his mobile phone.
      “He wants to be exonerated as quickly as possible so he can get on with his football career again without any distractions.”
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      The £85m winger is accused by former lover Gabriella Cavallin of attacking her on January 15 in a Manchester hotel.
      Antony denies any wrongdoing and gave a tearful TV interview in which he said: “I know the truth and it will come out.
      “I’m 100 per cent sure I never touched a woman and I’ll come up with the evidence.
      “I’m sure I’ve never committed physical violence.”
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      A source said: ‘Antony is adamant he has done nothing wrong and wants to sit down with officers and let them ask him questions’Credit: PA More

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      Man Utd ratings: Sofyan Amrabat impresses on full debut as Casemiro and Mason Mount prove there’s life in squad yet

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      MANCHESTER UNITED punched their ticket to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a dominant 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.This was a much-needed win for United who have been enduring a turbulent start to the campaign that has seen them losing four out of eight matches so far this season.
      Manchester United punched their ticket to the fourth round of the Carabao CupCredit: PA
      The Red Devils opened the scoring after 21 minutes when a stunning ball from Mason Mount found Facundo Pellistri down the right and the winger passed to Diogo Dalot.
      Dalot delivered a low cross that set Alejandro Garnacho up to fire home.
      United doubled their lead six minutes later when Mount delivered a pinpoint cross from a corner down the left and found Casemiro, who beat Johnstone with a powerful header.
      The Brazil international provided the third goal just ten minutes into the second half as his marvellous ball set up Anthony Martial, who scored with a brilliant finish.
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      Here’s how SunSport’s Kostas Lianos rated Erik ten Hag’s men at Old Trafford:
      Andre Onana – 6
      A very quiet evening for Andre Onana, who needed a clean sheet after some below-par performances against Brighton and Bayern Munich.
      Made two big saves in the second half to deny Jean-Philippe Mateta.
      Sofyan Amrabat – 7
      A very impressive full debut for Sofyan Amrabat who won all of his duels down the left in the first half and bossed the midfield in the second.
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      His strong partnership with Casemiro hinted that he can turn United’s fortunes around now that he’s fit.
      Harry Maguire – 6
      A composed performance at the back as the under-pressure star formed a strong partnership with Raphael Varane.
      Got the better of Crystal Palace’s attack who left him relatively untroubled.
      Mason Mount – 8
      A stunning return to action for Mason Mount who created Alejandro Garnacho’s opener with a superb long ball down the right and provided the assist for Casemiro’s header.
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      Alejandro Garnacho opened the scoring for Man Utd after a stunning ball by Mason MountCredit: Getty
      Anthony Martial – 7
      A positive performance from Anthony Martial who scored his first goal of the season.
      Martial broke his duck in style as he met Casemiro’s long ball and beat Sam Johnstone from a tight corner down the left.
      Alejandro Garnacho – 7
      Alejandro Garnacho also got his first goal of the season and stood out down the wing against the experienced Nathaniel Clyne thanks to his pace and positioning.
      Casemiro – 8 (MOTM)
      Casemiro is simply just like a fine wine, as the 31-year-old was the best player on the pitch with a goal and assist.
      The midfielder was unbeatable in the middle of the park, while he also scored a wonderful header and scintillatingly set up Martial for the third goal.
      Casmiro doubled Man Utd’s lead and provided an assist for Anthony MartialCredit: Alamy
      Raphael Varane – 6
      Raphael Varane captained United for the night and put together a composed performance on a quiet evening for Erik ten Hag’s defence.
      Diogo Dalot – 7
      Provided an assist and formed an impressive partnership with Facundo Pellistri down the right.
      Facundo Pellistri – 6
      The young winger played the full 90 minutes for United and continued to leave promise for the future.
      A positive performance from Facundo Pellistri down the right and had a few good runs inside the opposing box.
      Sofyan Amrabat stood out in his full Man Utd debut against Crystal PalaceCredit: Rex
      Hannibal Mejbri – 6
      Another youngster who leaves plenty of promise for the future.
      Hannibal Mejbri put together some good runs and linked up well with the likes of Casemiro, Mount and Amrabat in midfield.
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      Victor Lindelof – 6
      Came on for the impressive Mount and continued to inspire confidence at the back. A quiet evening for the centre-back.
      Jonny Evans – 6
      Came on for Varane and continued where his captain left off.
      Once again went close to scoring with a header that was spectacularly kept out by Johnstone.
      Dan Gore – 6
      Didn’t emulate the likes of Casemiro, Mount and Amrabat when he came on for the latter.
      But a precious experience for the 19-year-old nevertheless.
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      Donny van de Beek – 6
      This won’t be the match that puts him back into Ten Hag’s good graces, but Donny van de Beek did his job and contributed to an important victory after replacing Hannibal.
      Rasmus Hojlund – 6
      Largely anonymous after replacing Martial but helped during a few attacks. More