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      Mason Greenwood fans target Man Utd women’s players with messages demanding they support bringing suspended striker back

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      MANCHESTER United’s women footballers have been targeted by supporters wanting them to back Mason Greenwood’s return.Stars preparing for England’s semi-final tomorrow against hosts Australia at the Women’s World Cup have been put under pressure as the club continues to deliberate over the suspended striker’s future.
      Mason Greenwood has not played for Manchester United since January last yearCredit: Getty
      Greenwood, 21, hasn’t played for the first team since being arrested for attempted rape, assault and coercive control last January.
      The charges against him were dropped in February but the footballer remains suspended by United, despite recent talk suggesting a possible return from their head coach Erik ten Hag.
      Members of Manchester United Women’s team have reportedly raised concerns about the prospect of Greenwood returning to the training ground.
      And protests against his possible return were staged outside United’s opening match of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers last night at Old Trafford.
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      Now players on United’s women’s team have received messages from Greenwood fans urging them to back his return.
      Among those contacted are England internationals currently in Australia on Women’s World Cup duty – Mary Earps, Ella Toone and club captain Katie Zelem.
      They have been targeted in responses from Greenwood fans to social media posts by United celebrating their involvement in England’s 2-1 quarter-final victory over Colombia last Saturday.
      The messages were seen by players, according to The Athletic.
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      An Instagram post by United hailing their three Lionesses for reaching the semi-final was bombarded with comments urging them to support Greenwood in returning to action/
      It was previously revealed United’s Lionesses would be among those players consulted over what to do about Greenwood.
      One female fan outside Monday night’s Premier League opener at Old Trafford held an expletive-laden poster blasting the club’s refusal so far to rule out a comeback by Greenwood.
      It read: “Don’t leave the decision up to the women’s team, you spineless, motherless f***s.”
      A group called Female Fans Against Mason Greenwood’s Return have called on United to never let him play again, saying: “We are calling on the club to do the right thing.
      “For their fans, for their employees, for the millions of young boys and girls across the world who look up to our players as heroes and role models – and the millions of women whose lives have been blighted by violence and abuse.
      “To the decision-makers at the club, remember; this goes beyond football.
      “This decision is a reflection of you, your morals; of who you are as individuals, and as humans. 
      “Will you stand with abusers, or with the abused? History will judge your choices. Make sure you choose well.
      “We female fans of Man United are demanding that the club abide by their duty of care towards their female fans and employees.
      “Demonstrate a zero tolerance approach towards acts of violence against women by refusing to bring Mason Greenwood back into the squad.”
      The Sun exclusively revealed that top-level discussions about a possible return are nearly concluded, while Greenwood has the backing of his teammates as well as his manager ten Hag.
      However, he suffered a major blow to his hopes as he was excluded from the team’s provisional squad list.
      Greenwood was last week seen practising his skills at public training grounds rather than his club’s base at Carrington.
      He was joined there by Ben Mangan, who describes himself as an “individual professional football coach”.
      Greenwood was given his England debut by manager Gareth Southgate as a late substitute against Iceland in September 2020, though has not played for the country since.
      Two days after the Iceland game he and Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden were withdrawn from the squad for breaching Covid guidelines by leaving the part of the hotel where they were staying.
      The Sun revealed earlier this summer former United boss Jose Mourinho had telephoned Greenwood to sound him out about a loan to Italian Serie A side Roma.
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      United are said to have had contact with other Italian teams Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan about potential moves.
      Bradford-born Greenwood has scored 35 goals in 129 appearances for Manchester United, having joined the club as a six-year-old.
      Goalkeeper Mary Earps is among the United women’s team players targetedCredit: Reuters
      Her England and United team-mate Ella Toone is another coming under pressureCredit: Getty
      Manchester United Women’s captain Katie Zelem is also in Australia for the Lionesses
      Protests about United’s approach were held ahead of their match on Monday nightCredit: Getty More

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      Watch fan storm pitch as Man Utd’s first match of the season descends into CHAOS moments after Mason Greenwood protests

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      THIS is the moment Manchester United’s first match of the season descended into chaos when a fan stormed the pitch.The bizarre scenes came after protestors slammed Mason Greenwood’s rumoured return during tonight’s Prem opener against Wolves.
      A fan stormed the Old Trafford pitchCredit: SkySports
      He tried to tackle a Wolves playerCredit: SkySports
      Protesters slammed Mason Greenwood’s rumoured return
      Raphael Varane headed United to victory with the game’s only goal
      The man ran onto the pitch during the 93rd minute of the game, interrupting a tense Wolves build-up which could have led to an equaliser.
      He tried to take the ball off a Wolves player before he was chased by stewards.
      The pitch invader was jeered by the stands – but the exhausted players on the field barely reacted before play resumed.
      It is currently unknown what led the man to storm the Old Trafford pitch.
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      A disjointed Red Devils side snatched three points from Wolves in front of a restless home crowd.
      Wolves had a late call for a penalty turned down by VAR after Andre Onana clattered through two Wolves players.
      Gary O’Neil was booked for his protestations and Wolves will wonder how they left Old Trafford empty-handed.
      The run-up to United’s curtain-raiser was dominated by protests against the club’s refusal to rule out a return for Mason Greenwood.
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      One female fan held an expletive-laden poster blasting the club’s refusal to rule out Greenwood’s return.
      It read: “Don’t leave the decision up to the women’s team, you spineless, motherless f***s.”
      Others sang protest chants outside Old Trafford in the run-up to the start of United’s season.
      The 21-year-old striker could return to the team after charges against him of assault, attempted rape and coercive behaviour were dropped earlier this year.
      Greenwood has not played for United since he was arrested in January last year.
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      Before the game against Wolves, a group called Female Fans Against Mason Greenwood’s Return called on United to never let him play again.
      The Crown Prosecution Service dropped the case against Greenwood in February after “key witnesses” pulled out.
      But the player is still suspended while United investigates the allegations itself.
      Last week, Greenwood was snapped training in a park as his dad Andrew watched on, holding the footballer’s newborn baby girl in his arms.
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      The Sun exclusively revealed that top-level discussions about a possible return to Old Trafford are nearly concluded, while Greenwood has the backing of his teammates and manager Erik ten Hag.
      However, he suffered a major blow to his hopes as he was excluded from the team’s provisional squad list. More

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      Paul Pogba puts his Cheshire mansion up for rent for eye-watering price — after Erling Haaland fails to buy it

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      FOOTIE ace Paul Pogba has put his mansion back up for rent after rival Erling Haaland failed to buy it — and is charging £27,500 a month.The 30-year-old France international paid out £3million for the pad in 2016 when he signed for Manchester United.
      Paul Pogba has put his mansion back up for rent after rival Erling Haaland failed to buy it — and is charging £27,500 a monthCredit: Getty
      Last summer Man City striker Haaland eyed up the Hale Barns, Cheshire, property but decided to settle in Manchester city centre instead.
      Pogba, who plays for Juventus, listed the house for rent at £6,346-a-week.
      It boasts six bedrooms, an open-plan living area, landscaped garden, games room, gym and indoor football pitch.
      It has mini goals, an electronic scoreboard, LED lighting and even the footballer’s logo on the centre circle.
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      It also has a gated entrance, after burglars broke in last year while Pogba’s children were asleep upstairs.
      He rushed home from a match at Old Trafford, saying it was his family’s “worst nightmare”.
      The footballer failed to sell it after a string of players have opted for city centre living.
      Jack Grealish, Ruben Dias, Julian Alvarez, and even City manager Pep Guardiola have all chosen the hustle and bustle of Manchester rather than leafy Cheshire.
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      World Cup-winner drops huge hint he wants to join Man Utd after commenting on match-winner Raphael Varane’s post

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      WORLD CUP-winner Benjamin Pavard appeared to drop a hint he wants to join Manchester United. Pavard’s French team-mate Raphael Varane scored United’s winning goal against Wolves in their Premier League opener.
      Raphael Varane scored Manchester United’s winning goalCredit: Getty

      Varane celebrated the goal and three points on Instagram with the caption: “COME ONNNN !!!!!”
      And Pavard – who lifted the 2018 World Cup with Varane – commented two fire emojis.
      The full-back looked close to leaving when Bayern Munich pursued Manchester City’s Kyle Walker.
      Bayern’s pursuit of Walker reportedly prompted United to enquire about Pavard’s availability.
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      According to BILD, the the German champions were open to cashing in on the defender.
      But it’s claimed they changed their mind when it became apparent that Walker would not swap the Etihad for the Allianz Arena.
      Pavard is said to be “upset” that he won’t be allowed to move onto pastures new.
      The former Lille and Stuttgart man has four Bundesliga titles to his name and a Champions League winners’ medal.
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      Bayern have been busy in the transfer market over the last few days – completing the blockbuster signing of Harry Kane from Tottenham.
      The Bundesliga kings snapped up Spurs and England’s all-time leading goalscorer last Saturday in a deal worth £104million.
      Meanwhile, Walker looks set to commit his City future with a new contract.
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      Man Utd are ‘trying to manage Harry Maguire out of the club’ after Erik ten Hag’s surprising substitution, says Neville

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      GARY NEVILLE has accused Manchester United of “trying to manage Harry Maguire out of the club”.The world’s most expensive defender is on the brink of leaving Old Trafford and joining West Ham after being stripped of the captaincy by Erik ten Hag.
      Harry Maguire is on the brink of leaving Manchester United for West HamCredit: Getty
      The defender was benched for the Red Devils’ season opener against WolvesCredit: EPA
      CGary Neville reckons the club are “trying to manage” Maguire of out the clubCredit: REX
      Maguire started United’s season opener against Wolves on the bench and was further snubbed by his manager when Victor Lindelof was brought on at half time to replace the booked Lisandro Martinez.
      When asked if the booking prompted Ten Hag to sub Martinez, former Red Devil and Sky Sports pundit Neville said: “One hundred per cent.
      “Martinez tonight looks a little rash in his performance. I think he’s one away from being booked.”
      Neville, 48, then said: “They’re trying to manage Harry Maguire out of the club and get their money for him there is no doubt about that.”
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      Maguire, 30, was on course to finalise his move to West Ham last week after the Hammers agreed a £30million deal for the England international.
      The exit was made even more imminent after United agreed to give the defender a £6m pay-off.
      But the deal is hanging on a knife edge after Maguire demanded his pay-off package be upped.
      SunSport exclusively revealed the centre-back is now demanding the Red Devils brass give him a cool £15m for him to leave The Theatre of Dreams.
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      Maguire’s sensational demand came after Ten Hag challenged him to fight for his place in the starting XI.
      The former Ajax boss said: “He has the ability to be a top-class centre-back.
      “He is the best for England so why shouldn’t he be the best for us?
      “But he has to prove it. When he is not confident enough to fight then he has to go, then he has to make a decision.
      “But I’m happy with him.”
      United ran out 1-0 winners over Wolves thanks to a second-half header from Raphael Varane.
      Ten Hag’s troops will be back in action on Saturday evening, travelling to North London to take on Tottenham. More

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      Wolves boss rages as Onana gets away with WILD injury-time challenge… as even Man Utd legend Neville admits it’s a pen

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      FURIOUS Gary O’Neil slammed VAR Michael Salisbury after Wolves were robbed of an injury-time penalty.Debutant Manchester United  keeper Andre Onana clattered into Sasa Kalajdzic in the box.
      Goalkeeper Andre Onana takes out Sasa KalajdzicCredit: Getty
      Fans could not believe Manchester United avoided conceding a late penaltyCredit: Alamy
      VAR decided to wave off penalty claimsCredit: Sky Sports
      But Salisbury chose not to tell ref Simon Hooper to review the pitchside monitor, leaving O’Neil in a rage.
      O’Neil, who was booked for protesting, fumed: “The keeper almost took our centre-forward’s head off.
      “But I am not overly surprised we didn’t get it.
      “I thought  it was a penalty live and again when I watched the replay.
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      “If you clatter into an attacker that hard it has to be a foul.
      “I am really, really surprised.”
      It’s not the first time Salisbury has been at the centre of a hugely controversial VAR call.
      He was AXED from Prem duties last season after his VAR cock-up in Brighton’s 2-1 defeat to Spurs – when he failed to recommend a penalty to the Seagulls – prompted an apology from refs’ chief Howard Webb.
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      O’Neil added: “It’s a real difficult decision for the on-field refs, so we can’t just leave it to them because they say no.
      “I am disappointed we are going home with nothing and then my booking at the end for claiming a penalty.
      “I have spoken to the officials about it already.
      “If we are all saying it should have been a penalty then he need to have a look.”
      United legend Gary Neville insisted Wolves were robbed.
      He declared: “It was a penalty was because Onana was nowhere near the ball.
      “He was never getting there so he could’ve made a decision before he jumped.”
      Wolves  star Matheus Cunha added:  “Upset is the word. It was a penalty.”
      The keeper almost took our centre-forward’s head off. But I am not overly surprised we didn’t get it.Gary O’Neil
      And fans were left stunned, calling the decision a “robbery”.
      One said: “Yes, that should be a stonewall penalty after Onana punched Kalajdzic and completely missed the ball!”
      Another added: “Genuinely what is the point of VAR? One of the most blatant penalties you will ever see….not given.”
      One agreed: “Wolves have been absolutely robbed of a penalty there, disgraceful.”
      Another fumed: “How is that not a penalty, Onana has taken out Sasa Kalajdzic.
      Gary O’Neil was booked for protesting as VAR refused to send the referee to review the incidentCredit: EPA
      “If an outfield player does that I’ve no doubt it’s a penalty, think that’s another example of just how protected goalkeepers are.
      “Manchester United extremely fortunate to escape that. That is a baffling decision.”
      It meant Raphael Varane’s second-half winner was enough to separate the sides.
      And Gary Lineker couldn’t resist a cheeky pun, tweeting: “An opening day 3 points for @ManUtd thanks to VARane.”
      United boss Erik ten Hag was relieved the penalty claim went in his favour.
      The Dutchman said: “The VAR looked at the incident and it went on our side so we are happy with the points.
      “Andre was really brave to come out and I don’t think he had an influence on the touch from the opponent.”
      It was a penalty was because Onana was nowhere near the ball.Gary Neville
      United won last night’s game at Old Trafford when French defender Varane nodded in Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s 76th-minute cross from close range.
      But the visitors – under new boss O’Neil – managed 23 shots on target – the highest from an away team in a Prem match at Old Trafford since Chelsea’s 25 in November, 2005.
      O’Neil added: “To come to Old Trafford and have the most shots of any side since 2005 and dominate after just four days of work is exceptional.
      “The lads deserved more tonight.”
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      United captain Bruno Fernandes said: “Sometimes you have to find a way to win.”
      And match-winner Varane added: “We are very happy. It was a tough game against a very good team. It’s a good start to the season, three points, clean sheet.”
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      Man Utd ratings: Onana shines on debut, Wan-Bissaka proves his worth but Mount won’t be exciting Red Devils fans

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s season is up and running thanks to a narrow win over Wolves. Erik ten Hag’s troops kicked off their Premier League campaign on Monday night with a nervy home win against last season’s relegation battlers.
      Manchester United locked horns with Wolves in their Premier League openerCredit: AFP
      United struggled in front of goal as Marcus Rashford had an off nightCredit: REX
      Mason Mount was anonymous for large portions of the matchCredit: AP
      Andre Onana and Mason Mount made their competitive debuts for the Red Devils.
      But United were FAR from convincing in a very underwhelming performance.
      Here, SunSport’s Chisanga Malata rates how United got on in their clash against Gary O’Neil’s side.
      Andre Onana – 7/10
      Had little to do in the first half but marshalled his defence well during set pieces.
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      The Cameroonian – who made a decent save early in the second half – seems to be a real commanding figure between the sticks.
      Stopped United from falling behind in the 71st minute with a routine save from point-blank range and kept a clean sheet with a big save in the 82nd as Wolves had 23 shots on goal.
      Almost undid all his good work in stoppage time when he flew out of his box and clattered into Sasa Kalajdzic for what looked to be a stonewall penalty.
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      Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 7/10
      Continued his resurgence under Ten Hag with solid and robust defending.
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      Didn’t offer as much of an attacking threat as he would’ve liked in the first half.
      But provided the all-important assist for Varane to nod home.
      Lisandro Martinez – 5/10
      Found himself in the book in the first half for a reckless challenge on Pedro Neto.
      That moment of madness led to Ten Hag hauling him off at half time.
      Raphael Varane – 7/10
      Marshalled the defence well as Wolves often ran straight through United’s back four.
      Got on the end of a cross from Wan Bissaka in the 76th minute to nod home the winner.
      Raphael Varane broke the deadlock in the 76th minuteCredit: Reuters
      Luke Shaw – 5/10
      Defended well when called upon but didn’t offer enough of a threat going forward. Picked up a booking.
      Bruno Fernandes – 6/10
      Pulled the strings from the get-go but let himself down with his final ball.
      Ten Hag will be demanding more from his skipper going forward.
      Casemiro – 5/10
      Lost several battles in the middle of the park in the first half and failed to shore things up in the second.
      Allowed Wolves’ centre mids free runs at the back four on multiple occasions.
      Casemiro was out of sorts in the midfieldCredit: GETTY
      Alejandro Garnacho – 5/10
      Was lively throughout the first half but offered very little in terms of a threat.
      Frustrated fans and his team-mates with his lack of end product.
      Mason Mount – 4/10
      Was anonymous for large portions of the first half and struggled to make any sort of an impact in the second.
      Was hooked with just over 20 minutes of the match remaining.
      Antony – 5/10
      Was a threat going forward in the first half but his end product, as it so often did last season, let him down.
      Marcus Rashford – 5/10
      Spurned a good opportunity to put the hosts in front just before the 11th minute, although the angle was against him.
      Was the victim of a lack of service from his team-mates but should’ve buried a free header moments before the half ended.
      Marcus Rashford failed to make an impactCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      Subs
      Lindelof (on for Martinez, 45) – 5
      Christain Eriksen (on for Mount 68) – 5
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      Jadon Sancho (on for Garnacho 68) – 5
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      Gary Neville slams Erik ten Hag’s tactics vs Wolves with Man Utd legend ‘driven crazy’ by positional switch

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      GARY NEVILLE slammed Erik ten Hag’s tactics against Wolves after being “driven crazy” by Manchester United’s positional switch. United went into half time against Wolves on their opening game of the season drawing 0-0.
      Gary Neville slammed Erik ten Hag’s tactics against Wolves
      But Neville was far from impressed with Luke Shaw drifting into the left side of midfield opposed to helping out on the wing.
      The Old Trafford legend said on Sky Sports: “It’s driven me crazy a bit.”
      And he went on to add: “Last season when Manchester United needed a goal at home, Luke Shaw was one of the best I think probably attacking players for United.
      “Combining with [Alejandro] Garnacho, combining with Rashford last year.
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      “It’s simple at Old Trafford; the pitch is wide, you stretch teams.”
      Neville added: “If you’re not a full-back comfortable going in there, don’t create inverted full-backs.
      “My view is, put someone in there that’s comfortable going in there.
      “Luke Shaw’s one of the best attackers going forward combing with that left-winger.”
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      In the end, it was Shaw’s opposite full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who assisted Raphael Varane’s winner.
      But they avoided a late penalty after new keeper Andre Onana took out Sasa Kalajdzic.
      Although VAR refused to intervene, leaving rival fans stunned.
      Manchester United manager Erik ten HagCredit: EPA More