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      Unemployed De Gea posts cryptic Instagram story after Onana’s horror show as Man Utd fans say ‘he knows what he’s doing’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans reckon David de Gea may have relished Andre Onana’s howler in their Champions League loss to Galatasaray.The Cameroonian keeper was at fault for the penalty the Red Devils conceded in their shock defeat to the Turkish giants on Tuesday night.
      Andre Onana made another error in Manchester United’s 3-2 defeat to GalatasarayCredit: REX
      The Cameroonian keeper was at fault for the penalty the Red Devils concededCredit: GETTY
      Former Red Devils keeper David De Gea took to his Instagram story after the matchCredit: INSTAGRAM@D_DEGEAOFFICIAL
      Onana carelessly gave the ball away to Dries Mertens in the 77th minute, leading to Casemiro taking out the Belgium international in the box and being sent for an early bath.
      Many of the Old Trafford faithful were quick to think of former stopper De Gea after Onana’s latest gaffe.

      And the Spaniard appeared to post a cryptic message on his Instagram not long after the match.
      De Gea – who is currently a free agent – posted a photo of himself smirking with two of his pals to his Instagram story.
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      His accompanying GIF caption read: “Love y’all.”
      United fans began putting two and two together, with one commenting: “That smile he knows what he is doing.”
      Another said: “Man is trolling Man Utd.”
      And another said: “Why post this now, for what exactly?”
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      One remarked: “Please don’t tell me he’s happy about this.”
      Another chimed in: “HE IS MOCKING US.”
      One of the Old Trafford faithful said: “That smile he knows.”
      United’s hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of Europe’s elite club competition are hanging by a thread following their 3-2 defeat to the Turkish champions.
      Goals from former Red Devil Wilfried Zaha, Muhammed Akturkoglu and Mauro Icardi condemned United to their SIXTH defeat in their last ten matches.
      Pressure is beginning to mount on manager Erik ten Hag, although the Dutchman isn’t concerned about his future.
      He said: “Last season: brilliant, terrific, more than we could expect but also when we went into this project we knew there would be common gaps and in this moment we are in a very difficult period, as everyone can see.
      “But we come out together, we are fighting together, we are sticking together, behind each other.
      “It’s me, the directors, the team, all together, we will fight and this is not us.
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      “We know we have to do better and in togetherness we will come out.”
      United will be back in action on Saturday, welcoming Brentford to Old Trafford.
      Pressure is mounting on Manchester United manager Erik ten HagCredit: GETTY More

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      Antony comes on as sub in Man Utd’s clash against Galatasaray – despite domestic abuse allegations hanging over his head

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      ANTONY came on as a sub during Manchester United’s clash against Galatasaray – despite the domestic abuse allegations hanging over his head.The Brazilian star was sent on to rescue United in the 85th minute after Mauro Icardi put Galatasaray 3-2 ahead.
      Antony came on for United tonightCredit: Reuters
      But United still lost the Champions League game 3-2Credit: Getty
      Antony is facing domestic abuse allegationsCredit: AP
      There was no reaction from the crowd at Old Trafford as Antony entered the fray.
      Antony has been accused of physical assault by an ex-girlfriend and was questioned by Greater Manchester Police for five hours last week.
      The £85million signing was granted a leave of absence to address the allegations – which he vehemently denies – but returned to training on Sunday.
      The former Ajax man has been accused of assault by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin, who claims he assaulted her when she was pregnant with his baby.
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      Cavallin reacted to the news of Antony’s return to training in a statement via her legal team.
      It read: “Gabriela Cavallin’s attorneys inform that the crimes committed by the player are still being investigated by the Manchester Police and also the Brazilian Police.
      “Which is why we believe that he will soon be sent to court, where he will have to face a trial.
      “It seems obvious to us that fallacies would be created with the intention that the team bringing him back to training.”
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      Antony has repeatedly denied the allegations, which became public in June.
      He wrote on Instagram: “Out of respect for my fans, friends and family, I feel obliged to speak out publicly about the false accusations that I have been a victim of.
      “From the beginning, I have treated this matter with seriousness and respect, providing the necessary clarifications to the police.
      “The investigation is under judicial secrecy, and therefore I cannot make its contents public.
      “However, I can calmly say that the accusations are false, and that the current evidence and the ones yet to be produced demonstrate my innocence.”
      Manchester United issued a statement on the ongoing investigation last week condemning all “acts of violence and abuse”.
      It added: “Since allegations were first made in June, Antony has co-operated with police inquiries in both Brazil and the UK.
      “And he continues to do so.
      “As Antony’s employer, Manchester United has decided that he will resume training at Carrington, and be available for selection, while police inquiries proceed.
      “This will be kept under review pending further developments in the case.
      “As a club, we condemn acts of violence and abuse.
      “We recognise the importance of safeguarding all those involved in this situation, and acknowledge the impact these allegations have on survivors of abuse.”
      United blundered their way to defeat on another sorry occasion at Old Trafford.
      Rasmus Hojlund twice put the Red Devils ahead in the 17th and 67th minutes.
      Former Red Wilfried Zaha had got one back on 23 minutes.
      In the final 20 minutes though United completely lost their heads with Andre Onana all over the shop.
      Kerem Arturkoglu plundered a 71st minute equaliser.
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      Then Mauro Icardi, having just missed a penalty made amends with the 81st minute winner.
      It was Galatasaray’s first ever win in England in 11 attempts and their first away win anywhere in the competition, apart from a qualifier, in a decade. More

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      Man Utd eye Everton star who nearly quit because his ‘knees were gone’ in shock transfer after Lisandro Martinez blow

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are monitoring Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite as they hunt for a replacement for injured Lisandro Martinez.Martinez had a second operation on his injured metatarsal on Monday after tests revealed it had not healed correctly.
      Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite is being targeted by Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      The Argentina defender, 25, had returned to action after initial surgery in April.
      But he experienced pain in his foot against Arsenal last month.
      Martinez then played against Brighton and Bayern Munich before realising it wasn’t getting any better – as United confirmed he would go under the knife again.
      Martinez is now set to be sidelined until the New Year as he tries to overcome the problem once and for all.
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      But, even if Martinez returns before then, his injury woes will force United into the market for a new centre-back in the January transfer window.
      Toffees star Branthwaite is reported to be on Erik ten Hag’s radar, according to the Daily Mail.
      But the defender, 21, has had his own share of injury concerns.
      Branthwaite earlier this year opened up about suffering from a growing pains condition called Osgood-Schlatter.
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      And he admitted that he almost quit football at 16 as “his knees were gone.”
      Harry Maguire’s future at the club remains in doubt while Raphael Varane’s fitness record means more depth is required.
      The Everton ace will join Antonio Silva of Benfica, Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo and Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba on the Red Devils centre-back shortlist.
      Branthwaite had a stellar season on loan from Everton at Dutch side PSV Eindhoven last term.
      PSV wanted to buy him in a permanent deal this term, while Manchester City have been among the English clubs also keeping an eye on his progress.
      Branthwaite is in talks with Everton over a new contract, but that is unlikely to deter interest in the player if he continues to shine. More

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      Man Utd ‘desperately trying to root out MOLE’ after popular social media account leaks team news and injury updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fear they have a mole within their ranks leaking sensitive information.An anonymous account on X – formerly known as Twitter – has been sharing first-team news and injury updates before they are made public by the club.
      An anonymous account on X has been sharing confidential Manchester United injury newsCredit: AFP
      Man Utd are trying to root out a potential mole issuing sensitive information on social mediaCredit: EPA
      The mystery leaker has stopped posting on match days.
      But the account most recently issued injury updates regarding the fitness of Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Sergio Reguilon, who are all sidelined.
      Much of the information is accurate, and confidential.
      And, according to The Mail, the account has raised immense suspicion at Old Trafford.
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      And United chiefs believe someone connected with the club must be behind it.
      Now the Manchester giants are said to be investigating in a bid to root out any possible moles.
      The profile was created earlier this year, often beating the Red Devils’ official accounts in revealing the latest news.
      This has led to plenty of traction online and a large number of followers.
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      The Red Devils fear those kinds of accounts could damage team unity and offer an advantage to their opponents.
      A United insider told the Mail: “Preparation for games these days is so thorough that leaked information about team line-ups and injuries can give the opposition an advantage to exploit.
      “United fans should be hounding out these accounts that routinely leak this kind of information, and questioning what is their motivation for doing it.”
      United return to action tonight against Galatasaray in the Champions League.
      Erik ten Hag’s are looking for their first European victory this season after losing 4-3 to Bayern Munich in Germany. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as right-back target is set to sign new long-term deal with Bayer Leverkusen

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong.Frimpong, 22, is a long-term target for United with the club having tracked him in the summer.
      Frimpong is a long-term Manchester United targetCredit: Getty
      The Dutchman is no stranger to Manchester, having played for United’s rivals City from 2010 until 2019 as a youngster.
      The right-back represented City regularly in the UEFA Youth League and Premier League Two but never played a senior game for the Cityzens.
      He then moved to Celtic in 2019 where he made 51 appearances before joining Bayer Leverkusen in 2021 for a fee of up to £11.5million.
      United looked at signing the defender in the summer but were quoted prices of up to £34million so cooled their interest to focus on other targets.
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      Fabrizio Romano now reports that the defender is set to sign a new long term deal with Leverkusen to extend his stay in Germany.
      Romano says the deal is set to be signed imminently and will see the defender extend his contract in 2028.
      He also claims that there is keenness on Frimpong’s side to seal the deal quickly.
      Top clubs across Europe, including United, have been tracking the defender but he appears to be happy in the Bundesliga.
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      The 22-year-old has played 103 times for Leverkusen, scoring 13 times and assisting 23 times.
      Leverkusen are the surprise package of the Bundesliga this season and currently sit top of the table.
      They play Molde on Thursday in the Europa League. More

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      Wilfried Zaha set to face ex-team-mate he played with in his last Man Utd appearance 10 YEARS AGO on Old Trafford return

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      GALATASARAY star Wilfried Zaha is set to return to Old Trafford for a rather bizarre reunion.Manchester United take on Gala on Tuesday in the Champions League at Old Trafford.
      This is Manchester United’s starting line-up ten years ago when Wilfried Zaha played his last Red Devils game, as a substitute
      Zaha had an unsuccessful two-year stint at Man UtdCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Galatasaray star Zaha returns to Old Trafford on Tuesday in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Zaha faces a reunion with Jonny Evans, with whom he played in his last ever Man Utd gameCredit: PA
      Zaha had an unsuccessful two-year stint at the Red Devils who signed him from Crystal Palace in January 2013 but let him stay at Selhurst Park until the end of the season.
      The winger moved to Manchester six months later but never managed to win over then manager David Moyes, who shipped him out on loan to Cardiff in January 2014.
      The Ivory Coast international returned to Palace on August and made his comeback permanent a year later to spend a whopping eight seasons with the Eagles until his move to Galatasaray last summer.
      The 30-year-old’s last ever match with United took place on December 15, 2013 in a Premier League clash against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
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      Zaha came off the bench and helped the Manchester giants win 3-0 thanks to a goal by Tom Cleverley and a Danny Welbeck double.
      All of his team-mates from that day have either joined other clubs or called time on their careers.
      That is except one of them – whom the forward will meet in the Champions League in a reunion no one would ever expect before the start of the season.
      That is Jonny Evans, who returned to United in the summer at the age of 35 eight years after his departure.
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      Evans started that match at Villa as he teamed up with Phil Jones at centre-back in a 4-4-2 formation.
      David de Gea was in goal with Rafael at right-back and then captain Patrice Evra on the other side.
      Cleverley and Ryan Giggs teamed up in midfield with Antonio Valencia covering the right wing and Adnan Januzaj on the other side.
      Welbeck and Wayne Rooney spearheaded Moyes’ attack against the Villans.
      Zaha came off the bench to replace Rooney, while Darren Fletcher and Ashley Young came on for Giggs and Januzaj respectively. More

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      Director of football who signed Christopher Nkunku and Son Heung-min LEAVES top job as fans say ‘coming to Man Utd soon’

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      FOOTBALL supremo Paul Mitchell, who has been credited with scouting some of the world’s best young talent, has left his role as sporting director at Monaco.Mitchell enjoyed immense success at Southampton and Tottenham and rumours are that he has left the Ligue 1 giants for a return to the Premier League.
      Paul Mitchell has left his role as Monaco’s sporting directorCredit: AFP
      According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the French outfit has replaced the 42-year-old with new CEO Thiago Scuro.
      Scuro will oversee all the club’s activities and report to Monaco president Dmitry Rybolovlev.
      Mitchell has been previously linked with Manchester United and fans are hopeful this could lead the talented director of football to Old Trafford.
      One supporter tweeted: “Joining Manchester United, ownership about to change as well.”
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      Another commented: “He is better than [Man Utd director of football John] Murtough. Idk why we don’t go after him.”
      A third said: “@ManUtd this is who we need.”
      This fan posted: “Manchester [United] should hire him.
      “And that one wrote: “Get Paul Mitchell to #ManUtd.”
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      Mitchell started out as a footballer cutting his teeth at Manchester City and Wigan’s youth set up but spent his senior career playing for the lower leagues, mostly on loan from the Latics and MK Dons.
      The Mancunian was forced to prematurely retire in 2009 at the age of 27 due to injuries but then found success as a sporting director.
      It all started in 2010 at former club MK Dons where he carved his famous philosophy that sees him only signing players under the age of 24, starting with Dele Alli.
      After making a name for himself with the Dons he moved to Southampton two years later and pulled off a string of great signings, like Maya Yoshida, Nathaniel Clyne, Sadio Mane, Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pelle.
      That led to a job at Tottenham in 2014 and he landed Kieran Trippier, Toby Alderweireld, Son Heung-Min and of course Alli.
      Mitchell resigned in 2016 and went to RB Leipzig in 2018 where he was quickly promoted to Chief Technical Director overseeing all the Red Bull teams.
      The Stalybridge native signed Dani Olmo, Christopher Nkunku, Ademola Lookman, Patrik Schick, Dayot Upamecano and Matheus Cunha during his time at Leipzig.
      He then moved to Monaco in 2020 but had less success even though he still managed to bring in the likes of Axel Disasi and Breel Embolo.
      Mitchell is credited with scouting some of the best young talent in the world, pictured here with Chelsea loanee Malang SarrCredit: AFP More

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      You’re a Man Utd megafan if you can name the 3 current Premier League stars in squad last time they faced Galatasaray

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to face Galatasaray in the Champions League for the first time in 11 years on Tuesday.United and Galata, who will meet at Old Trafford, last locked horns on November 20, 2012 in Europe’s elite competition at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium in Istanbul.
      Manchester United and Galatasaray’s most recent encounter took place in 2012
      Danny Welbeck started for Man Utd against Galatasaray in 2012Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Ashley Young came off the bench for that Champions League clashCredit: AFP
      Sam Johnstone sat on the bench for Man Utd 11 years agoCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils had already qualified for the last 16 and Sir Alex Ferguson rested big guns including David de Gea, Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie for the dead rubber.
      Ferguson opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation with Anders Lindegaard replacing De Gea between the sticks.
      Rafael started at right-back with Alexander Buttner on the other side.
      Phil Jones and then captain Michael Carrick teamed up at centre-back.
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      Anderson and Darren Fletcher linked up in midfield with Nick Powell at No10.
      Tom Cleverley covered the right flank with Danny Welbeck on the other side, while Javier Hernandez spearheaded Fergie’s attack.
      Sir Alex brought in Federico Macheda, Ashley Young and Josh King, who replaced Powell, Anderson and Welbeck respectively.
      The likes of Sam Johnstone, Marnick Vermijl, Scott Wootton and Larnell Cole sat on the bench.
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      Only three of those former United aces are still playing in the Premier League.
      They are Welbeck, Young and Johnstone, who currently ply their trade at Brighton, Everton and Crystal Palace respectively.
      Ferguson’s heavily rotated side went on to lose 1-0 following Burak Yilmaz’s winner on 53 minutes.
      Galatasaray avenged the 1-0 loss they endured on the reverse fixture at Old Trafford when Carrick’s finish gave the Red Devils their first three points in the competition that season.
      United were knocked out in the round of 16 by Real Madrid, 3-2 on aggregate, in what would be Fergie’s last tie ever in the competition. More