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      Man Utd ‘looking at Wolves star Ait-Nouri to fill problem left wing-back spot’ if they miss out on top transfer target

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are looking at Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri as an alternative left-back option, according to reports.Paris Saint-Germain full-back Nuno Mendes his United’s No1 target, but a move to Old Trafford is growing more and more unlikely.Man Utd are eyeing up a move for Wolves star Rayan Ait-NouriCredit: GettyParis Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes his United’s No1 target, thoughCredit: RexBut United are currently way off from matching his £50m asking price and vast wages, reports The Independent.United need to sell players in order to meet those demands and PSG aren’t keen on letting the Portugal international.As a result, United’s attention has shifted elsewhere in case Mendes stays in Paris.Ait-Nouri has impressed at Wolves despite a hugely difficult season.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe has excelled as both a traditional left-back and a forward-thinking wing-back.The Algerian international has scored four goals and provided five assists across 22 appearances in all competitions this season.He has three goals and five assists in the Premier League.Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, and Tyrell Malacia have struggled for consistency, forcing Amorim to demand reinforcements.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLuke Shaw is on the verge of returning from another muscular injury, his recurring fitness issues have left United looking elsewhere.United’s pursuit of Ait-Nouri depends on the future of Malacia, who has attracted interest from Juventus and Borussia Dortmund.Sir Alex Ferguson joins Man Utd players past and present to honour Denis Law at Old TraffordMalacia’s exit could create the financial space needed to bring in Ait-Nouri.Ait-Nouri’s contract with Wolves is set to expire next summer, but the club hold an option to extend it by one more year.United also have an interest in his teammate Matheus Cunha, but Arsenal are also keeping tabs on the striker. More

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      Man Utd ratings: Andre Onana drops clanger to gift Brighton three points as Amad is Red Devils’ only real bright spot

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      ANDRE ONANA was back to his worst as Manchester United fell to another Old Trafford defeat.It appeared Ruben Amorim’s side had turned a corner in recent weeks with a draw at Anfield and an FA Cup penalty shoot-out win at Arsenal.Andre Onana made a horrendous mistake for Brighton’s third goalCredit: RexKaoru Mitoma bundled in at the back post as Onana watchedCredit: GettyYankuba Minteh opened the scoring at Old TraffordCredit: ReutersBruno Fernandes equalised from the penalty spoCredit: AlamyBut dreadful individual mistakes cost them yet again with Onana the chief culprit.The keeper was at fault for two of Brighton’s three goals – dropping a huge clanger as he palmed a simple cross straight to Georginio Rutter under no pressure whatsoever.Minutes earlier he watched as Yankuba Minteh floated a cross over the six-yard box which he should have come to collect – his failure to do so meant Kaoru Mitoma had a simple tap in at the back post.There were few positive notes for the Red Devils as Amad once again provided a spark.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHere is how SunSport’s Ken Lawrence rated the United display.ANDRE ONANA – 2 No chance with the Seagulls’ first goal. But allowed a cross to float over him for Mitoma to add the second before an awful howler to gift them their third.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Certainly doesn’t look like he likes players running at him as Kaoru Mitoma constantly did. Looked unsure of himself all the way through.HARRY MAGUIRE – 6The one member of United three–man central defence who looked like he knew what he was doing. Beginning to believe in himself again.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLENY YORO – 5The £52M youngster is still settling into the Premier League to be fair to him. But he is certainly taking his time about it.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 4 Has been one of the few consistent successes of Ruben Amorim’s tactical revolution. Yet he had a real shocker this time around.Luke Littler parades World Darts Championship trophy at Old Trafford weeks after Man Utd superfan won £500,000 prizeMANUEL UGARTE – 5Supposedly “tired” in the 3-1 win over Southampton, the midfielder looked brighter here. Yet he still doesn’t look that switched-on.KOBBIE MAINOO – 4Where is last season’s Kobbie? Looks nothing like the buzzing homegrown midfielder who burst onto the scene last season.DIOGO DALOT – 5 Did his duties as a left wing-back to the best of his abilities. Another United player, however, who looked nothing like sharp enough.AMAD DIALLO – 7 Thursday night’s 12-minute treble hero on a high again – unlike, again, so many team mates. Sometimes his footwork is just dazzling.BRUNO FERNANDES – 6 He was ultra-cool from the spot but that goal didn’t do much to raise his performance level. Had one of those days where nothing really clicked.JOSHUA ZIRKZEE – 5 “Won” the penalty after being brought down although Carlos Baleba’s challenge would have looked good in a wrestling ring. There’s a footballer in there somewhere…SUBSALEJANDRO GARNACHO (for Mainoo 64) – 5 Struggled to make an impact in a team that was being taken apart.TOBY COLLYER (for Ugarte 64) – 5 Plenty of youthful commitment but still too inexperienced to lift a side as poor as Amorim’s.READ MORE SUN STORIESANTONY (for Mazraoui 84) – 4 Talk about a last throw of the dice by Amorim???RASMUS HOJLUND (for Zirkzee 84) – 4Given a thankless task in the closing moments of another depressing display. More

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      Man Utd 1 Brighton 3: Onana howler and defensive disasterclass bring Red Devils’ mini-revival to screeching halt

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      MANCHESTER UNITED paid an emotional tribute to one of their all-time greats Denis Law before kick-off.But on the pitch, the current crop could not give the ‘King of the Stretford End’ – who died on Friday aged 84 – the send off he deserved.Yankuba Minteh’s fifth minute goal silenced the crowd after Denis Law’s tributeCredit: APBruno Fernandes’ penalty levelled thingsCredit: GettyKaoru Mitoma put the Seagulls back in front in the 61st minuteCredit: GettyAndre Onana’s howler spilled out to Georginio Rutter, who made it 3-1Credit: GettyLaw was the third highest scorer in United’s history and was part of a golden era at Old Trafford.Things are very different these days though – and Brighton once again found playing at the Theatre of Dreams very much to their liking.Goals from Yankubah Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma put the Seagulls in charge before Andre Onana gifted sub Georginio Rutter a third.And that was more than enough to see them win at United for a third time in a row – and end the mini-revival Ruben Amorim’s men have enjoyed in the last couple of weeks.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe Law tributes were brilliantly done by United but there was little sympathy from the visitors when the game kicked off.Onana had saved smartly from Joao Pedro at his near post but it wasn’t long before his defence was opened up again in the fifth minute.Carlos Baleba’s ball over the top sent Mitoma clear down the left hand side and he unselfishly squared for Minteh to tap home.United at least showed some fight to force their way back into it and Bart Verbruggen played his defenders into trouble with his wayward pass.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSJoshua Zirkzee was held back by Baleba as he went to shoot and ref Peter Bankes had no choice but to point to the spot.Bruno Fernandes sent Verbruggen the wrong way from the spot and the Red Devils seemed to be back in it.Luke Littler parades World Darts Championship trophy at Old Trafford weeks after Man Utd superfan won £500,000 prizeBut the skipper got away with one just before half-time as his backpass landed his team in trouble but Diogo Dalot blocked former United man Danny Welbeck’s goalbound effort.There was another reprieve just after the re-start as United failed to deal with a low free-kick into the box and Pedro spun sharply before slotting past Onana.Luckily for the home team, the VAR had spotted a kick from Jan Paul van Hecke on Dalot before the ball dropped for the Seagulls striker.The ref had a long look before eventually he agreed – but it’s fair to say the Portuguese defender had made the most of it.This time the let off was short-lived as the visitors did take the lead a little over five minutes later. Mitoma had teed up Minteh for the opening goal – and this time the roles were reversed.Gambian ace Minteh hung up a lovely cross to the back post and Mitoma stretched out a leg to get ahead of Noussair Mazrouai – who also collided with the post.It was no more than the visitors deserved and shortly afterwards it was game over thanks to another clanger from Onana.Yasin Ayari’s low cross into the box should have been simple as he was under no pressure – but somehow he failed to hold onto it.READ MORE SUN STORIESRutter picked it up and had the simplest job to pick up the loose ball and roll it into the empty net.Back to square one for Amorim and United then after a 10th league defeat of this difficult season.  More

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      Andre Onana branded ‘worst Man Utd keeper in history’ after shocking blunder a week after Bayindir made himself a hero

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      ANDRE ONANA faced the wrath of Manchester United fans following a howler against Brighton. United were trailing 2-1 at hom when disaster struck inside Onana’s box. Andre Onana faced the wrath of Manchester United fans following a howler against BrightonCredit: GettyGeorginio Rutter converted after Onana’s mistakeCredit: GettyYasin Ayari whipped in a cross which United’s keeper initially gathered – before dropping it at substitute Georginio Rutter’s feet. Rutter did not think twice in capitalising on the horror mistake and put the game beyond United’s reach. Fans were quick to hit out online as one said: “Nah Onana is the worst keeper in the league. Bruv he cost £50m.”Another fumed: “Surely that’s the end of Onana as United’s number 1. Shocking.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDOne raged: “Awful mistake from Andre Onana.”Another added: “That’s terrible from Onana.”The game at Old Trafford ended 3-1 to leave United 13th in the league. United signed Onana from Inter Milan for £47million in July 2023 after David de Gea left the club. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut he has suffered inconsistent from in Manchester – leading to questions over his future. And United’s No2 Altay Bayindir is knocking on the door after his penalty heroics against Arsenal in the FA Cup. He saved Martin Odegaard’s spot-kick to take the game into extra-time before denying Kai Havertz to guide United to victory. More

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      Man Utd get lucky escape as Joao Pedro goal controversially ruled out by VAR for foul on Diogo Dalot

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      MANCHESTER UNITED got a lucky escape as VAR ruled out Brighton from taking the lead at Old Trafford. The Seagulls were leading United thanks to Yankuba Minteh’s opener on five minutes.VAR deemed this a foul on Diogo DalotBut a mistake at the back cost the visitor’s and Joshua Zirkzee was through on goal.That was until Carlos Baleba dragged him to the ground – allowing Bruno Fernandes to level from the spot on 23 minutes.The game was level when Brighton got a free-kick ten minutes after the break. And in a calamitous display of defending at the back, Joao Pedro pounced in the box to score. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut after a VAR check, Jan Paul van Hecke was adjudged to have fouled Diogo Dalot in the build up. Dalot just got his foot to the ball first, with Van Hecke following through and nicking his boot – enough for it to be deemed a foul. Premier League’s Match Centre service clarified: “The referee’s call of goal was checked by VAR, who deemed there was a foul by van Hecke on Dalot in the build-up and recommended an on-field review. “The referee overturned the original decision and the goal was disallowed.”Most read in FootballBut United’s blushes were spared only momentarily as minutes later Kaoru Mitoma converted from a back post cross to make it 2-1.And a calamitous mistake from keeper Andre Onana gifted Georginio Rutter the chance to make it 3-1 and seal the victory.It leaves United 13th in the league. More

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      Luke Littler parades World Darts Championship trophy at Old Trafford weeks after Man Utd superfan won £500,000

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      LUKE LITTLER paraded his World Darts Championship trophy in front of Manchester United fans at half-time at Old Trafford.The Nuke – the sport’s youngest world champion aged 17 – was the guest of honour for the club’s Premier League clash against Brighton.Luke Littler paraded the World Darts Championship trophy in front of Manchester United fansLittler walked to the edge of the half-way line pitch-side and lifted the Sid Waddell Trophy three times above his headCredit: RexLittler was the guest of honour for the club’s Premier League clash against BrightonCredit: ReutersThe darts world champion joined United’s mascot Fred the Red at the breakCredit: RexLittler hinted that he’ll lift the trophy at Old Trafford before he beat Michael van Gerwen in the finalCredit: ReutersThe United faithful serenaded him with his iconic chantCredit: PALittler is a Man Utd superfanCredit: INSTAGRAMThe Warrington ace, a Man Utd super-fan, showed off the silverware to the 75,000-strong crowd at half-time, with the score at 1-1.Littler beamed as he walked to the edge of the half-way line pitch-side and lifted the Sid Waddell Trophy three times above his head.The United faithful serenaded the teenage sensation with his iconic chant, while TV cameras zoomed in.Littler, sporting jeans and a padded black coat, then gave one final lift, turning to both the Stretford End and East End, before heading back to his seat.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe world No.2 was crowned the youngest ever world champ on January 3 after beating Michael van Gerwen in the Ally Pally final.It was moved from the pre-game to avoid a clash with the emotional tributes to former United and Scotland striker Denis Law.United paid a heart-warming tribute to 84-year-old Law, whose death was announced on Friday.Scottish bagpipes played out “The Flower of Scotland” as the United’s starting line-up walked slowly next to Brighton’s XI.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut the Red Devils players on the pitch failed to live up to the memorable occasion.United fell behind thanks to Yankuba Minteh’s opener, before Bruno Fernandes equalised for the hosts after Joshua Zirkzee won a penalty.Watch moment Luke Littler stuns Micah Richards into silence with brutal ‘I am the man’ jibe And were pegged back again in the 53rd minute after Joao Pedro made it 2-1, before VAR disallowed it for a controversial foul.But the Seagulls did eventually find themselves ahead seven minutes later through Kaoru Mitoma.Littler is set to meet with Ruben Amorim and United’s squad post-match.On Tuesday, he will turn 18 and then a few days later, he will travel to Den Bosch in Holland for the two-day Dutch Darts Masters.He flew home on Saturday from the Middle East after losing to Gerwyn Price in the quarter-finals of the Bahrain Darts Masters.Twelve months ago – the month in which he lost the 2024 world final to Luke Humphries – he watched a 2-2 draw with Tottenham from the United directors’ box.On the VIP visit, he met legendary boss Sir Alex Fegruson backstage and posed for a photo.Luke Littler prize money breakdownHere is all the prize money Luke Littler has won so far after being crowned 2025 PDC World Darts Championship winner:World Championship 2025 – £500,000World Championship 2024 – £200,000Grand Slam of Darts 2024 – £150,000European Tour – £91,000Player Championships events – £71,500Players Championship final runner-up – £60,000UK Open 2023 + 2024 – £17,500World Matchplay – £10,000World Grand Prix – £7,500European Championship – £7,500(Unranked) Premier League Darts – £315,000TOTAL: £1.43 million More

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      Man Utd fans fume ‘what sport’s he trying to play? as Baleba avoids red for ‘clotheslining’ Joshua Zirkzee for penalty

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans fumed after Carlos Baleba avoided a sending off at Old Trafford. Brighton were leading United thanks to Yankuba Minteh’s opener on five minutes. Carlos Baleba avoided a sending off for this foul on Joshua ZirkzeeCredit: PABaleba was only shown yellowCredit: GettyBut a mistake at the back cost the visitors and Joshua Zirkzee was through on goal.That was until Baleba dragged him to the ground – allowing Bruno Fernandes to level from the spot on 23 minutes.Denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO) carries different punishments. A deliberate handball or foul, such as holding, pulling, or pushing, inside the box will result in a penalty kick to the opposition and a red card to the offender.READ MORE ON MAN UTDA non-deliberate handball or foul – if the offence was an attempt to play the ball or challenge for the ball – will result in a penalty kick to the opposition and a yellow card to the offender.Midfielder Baleba was shown yellow – but United fans online felt he was let off lightly. One said: “Shouldn’t that be a red card for Baleba being last man and not making a play for the ball? What’s the rule now?”Another fumed: “That’s a wrestling move from Baleba on Zirkzee.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne raged: “What sport is Baleba trying to play here?”Another said: “The more I watch this, how is that not a red card? “Baleba denies a clear goalscoring opportunity on Joshua Zirkzee & the foul is ridiculous. He should be sent off.”Things got worse for United as second-half goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter sealed a 3-1 win for the travelling Albion. Denis Law was the last of Man Utd’s ‘Holy Trinity’ and one of football’s true greats More

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      Man Utd pay emotional tribute to Denis Law as Sir Alex Ferguson joins legends on Old Trafford pitch before Brighton game

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      OLD TRAFFORD paid a heart-warming tribute to Manchester United legend Denis Law after his death aged 84.Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson joined Law’s former team-mates Paddy Crerand and Alex Stepney on the pitch as a touching poem was read before kick-off against Brighton.The two teams were led out by pipers playing ‘Flower of Scotland’Man Utd and Brighton players paid tribute to club hero Denis LawTo fans, he was simply known as The KingPaddy Crerand and Alex Stepney joined Ferguson on the pitchClub captain Bruno Fernandes held a wreath as the teams were led out, while the sell-out crowd applaudedThe crowd clapped after a beautiful poem was read out as Bryan Robson watched onFerguson laid down a wreathScottish pipers played out “The Flower of Scotland” as United’s starting line-up walked slowly next to Brighton’s XI on Sunday.Club captain Bruno Fernandes held a wreath as the teams were led out, while a sell-out crowd applauded.Ferguson, who was singing “Take Me Home, United Road”, emerged on to the pitch with a host of United legends.The fellow Scot, 82, laid the wreath on the half-way line after the poem dedicated to Law finished.READ MORE ON MAN UTDMore than 74,000 fans then burst out into another round of applause and song before kick-off. All the flags at Old Trafford are at half mast, including the Scotland flag above the Sir Alex Ferguson stand. Man Utd are wearing black armbands in tribute to Law – who was known as The King of the Stretford End.Mourners began arriving at Old Trafford late on Friday night to lay flowers, scarves and leave messages for Law.Most read in FootballA Ballon d’Or winner in 1964, Law won the European Cup, two English titles and the FA Cup in his 11 years at Old Trafford between 1962 and 1973. He is United’s third-highest goal scorer of all time behind Wayne Rooney and Charlton with 237 in 404 games, and Scotland’s joint top scorer with 30 goals from his 55 caps.Can you imagine how lucky I was-‘ says Van Nistelrooy as he opens up on being Denis Law’s neighbour in touching tributeLaw revealed in August 2021 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.He is one of the United Trinity immortalised in a statue at Old Trafford alongside George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton, who passed away last year.Ferguson hugged his former striker Danny Welbeck, who now plays for Brighton, before the whistle.Ferguson recalled heartfelt memories about first meeting Law, who he considers “the best Scottish player of all time”.The iconic Man Utd gaffer told MUTV ahead of this afternoon’s tribute: “Once you knew Denis, and saw him play, you said well this is a player.”He’s got all these caps for Scotland, the King of Old Trafford.“The interesting thing is why do they call him ‘The King’ because they had George Best and Bobby Charlton, the greatest English player of all time.“He was a fantastic player for this club but they called Denis ‘The King’. “It’s something to do with his determination, the will to win he showed every time he went on to a football field.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s what he was – a really competitive human being. No matter which game, that was always there. “This image of Denis Law fighting against the centre-half, if the goalkeeper dropped the ball, he’d be right over the top of them. “Ferguson recalled touching memories before kick offFerguson headed to Ruben Amorim in the technical area before the game startedCredit: ReutersUnited’s XI lined up and applauded Law with the fansTHIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More