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      Dean Henderson endures nightmare Old Trafford return as he limps off injured and booed by Man Utd fans on Palace debut

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      DEAN HENDERSON’s return to Old Trafford return ended in first-half injury heartache.The former Manchester United goalkeeper made his first visit to the Theatre of Dreams since his summer move to Crystal Palace in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup third-round clash.
      Dean Henderson suffered a leg injury in Crystal Palace’s Carabao Cup third-round clash with Manchester United.Credit: GETTY
      The England stopper tried his best to play through the painCredit: REUTERS
      He hobbled off the pitch in the 19th minuteCredit: REX
      Henderson, 26, would’ve no doubt hoped to have turned in a stellar performance to show Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag what he’s missing out on.
      But the England keeper – who was booed by some of the Old Trafford faithful – ended up hobbling off the pitch in the 19th minute through injury.
      The stopper appeared to tweak his right leg when he thumped the ball up the field.
      Henderson tried his best to play through the pain but ultimately succumbed to the injury and was subbed off.
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      Footie fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “Dean Henderson hit with that injury curse too.”
      Another said: “20mins in Dean Henderson gets injured.”
      And another said: “Gutted for Dean Henderson this evening.”
      One remarked: “Dean Henderson off injured @ Old Trafford.
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      “Hope he’s ok, but could be a repeat of his bad injury.”
      Another chimed in: “You’ve got to feel for Dean Henderson.
      “To make your debut and then get injured within 19 minutes is a very rough start.
      “Given the likelihood that Palace will get dumped out of the EFL Cup, it doesn’t look like he’ll be getting much minutes this season.”
      Henderson was replaced by Palace’s No.1 keeper Sam Johnstone – who also used to play for United.
      Johnstone’s return to the Theatre of Dreams quickly went downhill as Alejandro Garnacho broke the deadlock less than a minute after he came on.
      And things went from bad to worse a mere six minutes later as Casemiro punished some lax marking to head home his side’s second. More

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      Meet Dan Gore, Man Utd kid who had bust-up with Anthony Martial and was sent off v Wrexham for sick tackle while captain

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      FEW hot prospects at Manchester United have ever had such a colourful teenage career BEFORE breaking through as Dan Gore.The playmaker had a training-ground bust-up with senior striker Anthony Martial and saw red for a contentious tackle when SKIPPERING the Red Devils in a friendly.
      The Old Trafford Academy product can play across the midfieldCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      Dan Gore reacts to seeing red for a challenge on Wrexham’s Andy Cannon when he skippered an inexperienced Man Utd side in a pre-season gameCredit: Getty
      Combative starlet Gore impressed on tour in the summer of 2023 but was at the centre of controversy vs Wrexham in HoustonCredit: Getty
      The academy product, who only turned 19 in September 2023, can be considered one of United’s ‘super six’ starlets.
      Along with Gore, Kobbie Mainoo, Marc Jurado, Shea Lacey, Noam Emeran and Charlie McNeill are trying to hussle their way up to more first-team action.
      Currently, Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay have gone from the ranks to riches, progressing from the academy while others were squeezed out by big-money buys like Rasmus Hojlund and Bruno Fernandes.
      Gore joined United from Burnley in 2018 and tasted FA Youth Cup glory four years later alongside equally-exciting Old Trafford talents like Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho.      
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      And Erik ten Hag clearly has an eye on the Englishman – especially after the responsibility he gave the versatile ace during the 2022-23 pre-season tour of the USA.
      But that’s not the first imprint the stylist has left on United’s senior players… almost literally.
      Martial reacted angrily to a crunching challenge from Gore during training in November 2022.
      Perhaps the Frenchman was frustrated at missing out on a World Cup squad place.
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      Or maybe it showed Gore’s combative reputation was well deserved.
      Whatever the case, manager ten Hag reportedly pulled the pair apart and told the kid to ease off from such stern tackling in practice.
      It’s understood Martial later apologised to Gore – and there have been no problems since 
      However, the young Englishman leapt back into the headline 11 months later on tour in the USA.
      Despite playing alongside veteran centre-back Jonny Evans, Gore was at first on a high after being chosen to captain a virtual Red Devils’ reserve side against Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham in a warm-up game.
      But he was sent off just two minutes into the second half for a sliding challenge on Andy Cannon.
      The moment split the internet – with many fans “baffled” by the dismissal as they reckon the Dragons’ midfielder initially caught Gore.
      Since then, though, the teenager has impressed United coaches with his continuing development.
      And Under-21s manager  Mark Dempsey is among those backing Gore’s natural ability – especially his leadership skills – to shine through.
      Dempsey has told the Manchester Evening News: “He was really good.
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      “I think he’s a proper footballer, good with the ball, good without the ball, and he can travel with it. 
      “His final pass has to improve for me, that’s the last bit for him, but the rest is great.” More

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      RB Leipzig star hailed as ‘next Erling Haaland’ takes swipe at Man Utd as he reveals why he snubbed transfer

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      RB LEIPZIG striker Benjamin Sesko has revealed why he decided against joining Manchester United.Sesko, 20, has been on United’s radar since 2019.
      Benjamin Sesko has revealed why he decided to sign for RB LeipzigCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils had the opportunity to sign him for just £3million four years ago, but club chiefs were reluctant to match NK Domzale’s asking price.
      Instead, Sesko chose to join RB Salzburg, where he scored 29 goals and provided 11 assists in 79 appearances.
      The striker struck a deal with RB Leipzig last summer, despite receiving further interest from Man Utd.
      And he has since revealed the reason why he snubbed the Red Devils with comments fans may view as a swipe at the club.
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      Speaking to Transfermarkt, Sesko said: “The thing is, I wasn’t really involved in these kinds of conversations. But I think it was better to come here.
      “It was very important for me to go to a place that plays a similar style of football.
      “I already knew what I had to do and didn’t have to go through a whole learning process again.”
      Although he rejected a move to Man Utd last summer, Sesko – who has been likened to Manchester City star Erling Haaland – has not ruled out a move to the Premier League in future.
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      He added: “It would be nice to play there. But for now let’s focus on the now and then we’ll see.”
      The striker joined RB Leipzig on a permanent basis earlier this summer, one year after agreeing to make the switch from Salzburg.
      He has since scored three goals in six games across all competitions. More

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      Jonny Evans’ Man Utd return didn’t break internet like Cristiano Ronaldo’s but this free transfer may be a masterstroke

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      WHEN Manchester United re-signed Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo, the sheer weight of social-media traffic almost broke the internet.When they re-signed Jonny Evans, there was little online except for a few ironic titters.
      Jonny Evans (right) with Man Utd team-mate Bruno FernandesCredit: Getty
      Evans celebrates scoring against Burnley only for the goal to be disallowedCredit: Rex
      Yet Evans has won the Champions League, three Premier Leagues, an FA Cup, two League Cups and more than 100 international caps.
      Unlike Ronaldo or Pogba, he is widely renowned as one of the best blokes in football.
      United spent hundreds of millions on ne’er- do-wells and dross in recent years but their free transfer of Evans, 35, looks a masterstroke.
      The Northern Irishman was magnificent in United’s crucial 1-0 win over Burnley.
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      A gorgeous assist, an unfortunate disallowed goal and a defensive masterclass for a team which had conceded 14 goals in their previous  five matches.
      United were in dire need of a feelgood story.
      And, unless you’re poor old Harry Maguire — shunted down to fifth-choice centre-half — it is difficult to imagine a better one than the re-emergence of Evans.
      Meanwhile, there was a feeling the title race might be more interesting when Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City’s best player, suffered a long-term injury.
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      Yet Pep Guardiola’s Treble-winners have continued to win every match with Julian Alvarez excelling in the No 10 role.
      Now that Rodri, City’s most regular starter, has been suspended for three matches, including the key trip to Arsenal, people are saying the same thing.
      As if Kalvin Phillips and Mateo Kovacic are somehow not very good at football.
      I wouldn’t believe a word of it.
      Now read Dave Kidd’s brutal view on shambolic Chelsea… More

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      Forgotten Man Utd flop who played once and left with Cristiano Ronaldo saw career go in very different direction

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      A FORGOTTEN Manchester United flop arrived at Old Trafford with high promise and praise by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2008 but ended up leaving with Cristiano Ronaldo just a year later.Manucho joined United from Angolan outfit Petro Atletico 15 years ago following a successful three-week trial at Carrington.
      Manucho failed to live up to expectations at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Manucho left Manchester United on the same year as Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
      The former striker was scouted by Ferguson’s ex-assistant Carlos Queiroz but failed to live up to expectations.
      Sir Alex said in January 2008: “He is a tall, agile, quick forward and through contacts that Carlos has, was brought to our attention around six months ago.”
      However, Manucho never managed to live up to the required standards at Old Trafford.
      The former Angola international amassed a mere three appearances, only one of which was at the Premier League against Stoke.
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      The now 40-year-old registered one assist that helped the Red Devils beat the Potters 5-0 before being shipped out on loan to build up match fitness.
      Manucho initially joined Panathinaikos before moving to Hull but failed to stand out for both teams.
      That ultimately led to his dismissal from United just a year after putting pen to paper with Sir Alex’s side.
      The Angolan took off on the same summer that saw Ronaldo signing with Real Madrid and embarking on a legendary career.
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      Manucho moved to Real Valladolid where he underwent two more loan stints to Bucaspor and Maniaspor in Turkey.
      But those two loan stints paid off as he became a regular at Valladolid where he registered 104 appearances.
      That led to a move to Rayo Vallecano in 2014 where he played a whopping 119 times.
      Manucho spent four years at Vallecano and then signed for Spanish third-tier side Cornella before rolling credits on his career in 2019. More

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      Mystery as Man Utd send scout to watch Porto despite moving on from top transfer target

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      MANCHESTER UNITED sent scouts to watch Porto play, according to reports in Portugal. Porto beat Gil Vicente 2-1 with Ivan Jaime and Eustaquio scoring their goals.
      Man Utd sent scouts to watch Porto play, according to reports in PortugalCredit: EPA
      And they did so in front of United officials, Lisbon-based paper A Bola report.
      It is claimed no player in particular were on the scout’s radar.
      But officials were said to be there spying ahead of the January transfer window.
      Erik ten Hag’s side were heavily linked with Porto keeper Diogo Costa as they looked to replace David de Gea in the summer.
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      But they ultimately ended up signing Andre Onana for £47million from Inter Milan instead.
      So it could be unlikely that they were keeping tabs on Costa.
      United have suffered injuries at left-back this season with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia out injured.
      They signed Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham as cover but it is possible United were scouting Porto’s Wendell.
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      Another Porto player in-demand is striker Mehdi Taremi, who has been linked with Chelsea, Tottenham and United in the past.
      Taremi – who scored against England during the winter World Cup – has two goals in his seven games so far this season.
      United did add to their firing line in the summer with the £72m signing of Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta.
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      Man Utd plot January transfer for Adrien Rabiot to bolster midfield but face competition from Premier League rivals

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Newcastle are both battling it out to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to reports.The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a swoop for the Frenchman since last summer.
      Man Utd and Newcastle both want to sign Adrien RabiotCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag allegedly launched another attempt to sign him in June, but talks collapsed shortly before he signed a one-year contract extension with Juventus.
      United are now eyeing a potential January deal, but they face competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle.
      According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, the Magpies want to sign Rabiot as part of their efforts to strengthen their presence in Europe.
      However, Massimiliano Allegri wants to tie him down to a new contract.
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      Rabiot, 28, joined Juventus in a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019 and has since made 181 appearances.
      The midfielder scored 11 goals and provided six assists last season after experiencing a resurgence under Allegri.
      And he believes he should’ve received a Ballon d’Or nomination for his efforts.
      He told L’Equipe: “I can’t deny that it hurts because I had an important season.
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      “Then, seeing some other names, I think it was not logical. Sometimes two good Champions League games are enough, but those deciding do not consider the entire season.”
      Man Utd boss Ten Hag spent over £180million this summer in a bid to improve his squad.
      Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount, Andre Onana, Altay Bayindir and Jonny Evans all signed permanent deals before deadline day, while Sergio Reguilon and Sofyan Amrabat joined on loan.
      However, the Red Devils have endured a poor start to the season with three wins and three defeats in six games. More

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      Marcus Rashford car crash: What happened to the Man Utd star?

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      MARCUS Rashford was in a terrifying car crash after Manchester United’s game against Burnley yesterday.The striker and his Man Utd teammates had just beaten Burnley 1-0 thanks to a brilliant Bruno Fernandes goal.
      Marcus Rashford’s Rolls Royce was badly dented in last night’s crash
      The United star was shaken but thankfully unhurtCredit: Getty
      Here’s everything you need to know about what happened to Marcus Rashford last night.
      What happened to Marcus Rashford?
      Rashford had just left United’s Carrington base in his £700,000 Rolls-Royce before the smash.
      The striker and his teammates had returned from Turf Moor aboard a team coach.
      Footage from the aftermath showed Rashford’s badly-dented motor on the side of the road.
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      A pole on a traffic island was toppled just metres away.
      How is Marcus Rashford doing now?
      Rashford was left shaken-up but has no serious injuries, a source told The Sun.
      Cops rushed to Carrington Spur but no arrests were made, and no ambulances were called.
      The star forward’s captain Bruno Fernandes came across the scene and urgently stopped to offer help.
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      Pictures from the area today show traffic cones and barriers around a traffic island littered with debris.
      What cars does Marcus Rashford own?
      Rashford owns three Rolls-Royces – the £700,000 Black Badge Wraith involved in the crash, a Black Badge Cullinan and the Cullinan Blue Shadow he bought last month.
      Rashford also owns McLaren 765 Long Tail and a Lamborghini Urus Performante.
      Debris littered the road after the horror smashCredit: The Sun More