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      Erik ten Hag calls up four Man Utd youngsters to first-team training including kid who ‘had spat with Anthony Martial’

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      ERIK TEN HAG invited youngster Dan Gore and three other Manchester United academy stars to first-team training this week.Marc Jurado, Omari Forson, and Sam Murray were the other starlets – but it was Gore’s inclusion which was the most interesting.
      Man Utd youngster Dan Gore was called up to first team training by Erik ten HagCredit: Sportsfile
      Back in November, the midfielder, 18, clashed with Anthony Martial in a training session during the World Cup.
      That could have made this week’s session all the more interesting – given their history.
      The pair’s furious exchange was sparked when Gore flew into a tackle on the French forward.
      Dutch tactician Ten Hag had told his squad that tackles on the first team were forbidden.
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      But, Gore didn’t listen to the warning and reportedly went in hard on Martial, according to the Daily Mirror.
      The former Monaco star was said to have squared up to the teenager – as team-mates rushed in to pull the feuding two apart.
      Any potential disagreement is believed to have been handled internally – with Martial apologising to Gore.
      The 27-year-old missed Man Utd’s game against Southampton, and is hoping regain fitness after being out of action since mid-January with a hip injury.
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      Talking about Martial’s injury woes, ten Hag said: “Yeah, but I think all the time we had a good plan and it worked until now not always good.
      “But he is on his way back, he’s back in training but we will be cautious.”
      Meanwhile, Gore is yet to make a first team appearance for the Red Devils.
      He was an integral part of Man Utd’s U18 side – who won the FA Youth Cup against Nottingham Forest last season. More

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      Man Utd boss Ten Hag lays into referee after Casemiro red card against Southampton that sees him banned for four games

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      ERIK TEN HAG has fumed at referee Anthony Taylor for sending off Casemiro in Manchester United’s draw against Southampton.The Brazilian midfielder will now miss four games – as it’s his second dismissal in the Premier League this season.
      Casemiro saw red for a challenge on Carlos AlcarazCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag heaped blame on the referee Anthony Taylor for the resultCredit: Twitter – @SkySportsNews
      Casemiro was left distraught after he was sent for an early bath after his challenge on Saints midfielder Carlos Alcaraz.
      Ten Hag was coy about giving his thoughts on the decision but did blame officials for the result of the match.
      When pressed on whether or not he thought Casemiro should have been sent off, he replied: “That is not the issue, we will deal with that.
      “The deal is that this game was influenced by the referee.
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      “I said what I said, and that is the refereeing is influencing the game and we are talking about two issues.”
      Taylor also refereed the Chelsea match against Leicester but kept his cards in his pocket when Kai Havertz was caught by Daniel Amartey in a similar way.
      The other moment Ten Hag referenced was when the ball struck Armel Bella-Kotchap’s arm in the box at the end of the first half – with no penalty awarded.
      The United boss said: “Oh definitely, no doubt, so I don’t understand why the VAR is not interrupting as they already had.”
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      On the game, the Dutchman was happy with how his team played despite the draw.
      He added: “A big compliment on the team, showed again a big character when you are a long time with ten against eleven.
      “We played on Thursday so once again, the team is fit physically and mentally, so a great performance from our end.
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      Man Utd 0 Southampton 0: Casemiro sent off for horror tackle as Red Devils drop points against bottom of the league

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      CASEMIRO SAW red for the second time in eight games as ten man Manchester United could only draw against Southampton.The Brazilian turned sinner against The Saints with a 32nd minute challenge on Carlos Alcaraz that saw him sent-off after referee Anthony Taylor reviewed the incident on the pitch-side screen.
      Casemiro looks on after being sent offCredit: AFP
      He will now miss four games with it being his second sending off of the season which is a major blow to the Red Devils.
      Despite being a man down for over an hour of play, including injury time, United still could have snatched this, as could the visitors.
      While it was a goalless draw it was a game full of action with the woodwork hit at either end, some fantastic goalkeeping and penalty appeals aplenty.
      Marcus Rashford had two early chances to break the deadlock.
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      After exchanging passes with Fernandes he was through on an angle but his shot to the far corner was saved.
      Wout Weghorst was furious that his teammate hadn’t squared to him, he probably thought he would miss anyway.
      From the very next attack Rashford had another chance when put through by Fernandes again, but his first touch was heavy allowing goalkeeper Gavin Bazuna to win the race to the ball.
      Southampton’s recent revival that had brought two wins from new boss Ruben Selles three games in charge had prompted Ten Hag to warn that this would be no easy game.
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      So it would prove and it was only the brilliance of David de Gea that denied them the lead in the 24th minute.
      Romain Perraud was looking dangerous down the left and his cross into the centre of the box was met by Theo Walcott with a bullet header that De Gea did brilliantly to tip over the bar.
      Weghorst would have a free header but perhaps not surprisingly steered it straight into the goalkeeper’s arms
      Then came the sending off as Casemiro slid in on Alcaraz.
      Referee Taylor initially showed a yellow card but the VAR told him to have another look on the pitch side monitor.
      The slow motion showed that Casemiro touched the ball first.
      He clipped the top of it but his foot continued on into the shin of Alcaraz.
      Taylor needed a few looks to make his mind up so it could have gone either way, but rarely do refs defy the VAR and he rescinded the yellow and showed red.
      Casemiro is consoled by team-mate AntonyCredit: EPA
      It almost proved more costly when from the resulting free kick James Ward-Prowse’s effort deflected of Rashford’s head in the wall and fell just wide of the far post.
      Weghorst would be the player sacrificed as Ten Hag reshuffled bringing on another midfielder to take Casemiro’s place in Scott McTominay.
      There were two penalty claims from United in quick succession before the break.
      The first was for a challenge by Kyle Walker-Peters on Fernandes but the Southampton player won the ball.
      Then when there were cries of handball the replay showed that Rashford’s cross had actually hit Armel Bella-Kotchap in the chest.
      Not surprisingly referee Taylor got a rough time from the crowd as he walked off at the break and on his return to get the second-half underway.
      Tern Hag reappeared and urged the Stretford End to up the volume but it was nearly the Saints fans celebrating just three minutes later.
      James Ward-Prowse is left looking on in frustrationCredit: AFP
      Kyle Walker-Peters ball into the box was deflected past his own goalkeeper by McTominay but Wan-Bissaka came to the rescue hooking the ball of the line.
      Ward-Prowse than shaved the cross bar with a free-kick and Walcott was denied one-on-one by another flying save from De Gea.
      It was all action with the post then rattled at either end.
      Bruno Fernandes low shot from outside the area looked to be heading in but Bazuno got a finger tip to it deflecting on to the woodwork.
      Then Walker-Peters thunderbolt beat De Gea but crashed off the far post.
      There was another penalty appeal when Rashford went through and caught the sliding Bazunu with his trailing leg as the ball was running out of play.
      Not enough for ref Taylor to award a kick.
      Despite being down to ten, Ten Hag was going for this bringing Alejandro Garnacho and Facundo Pellistri onto either wing to add some pace in attack.
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      Their arrival seemed to reenergise Old Trafford too.
      But hopes of one of those last gasp victories for United at Old Trafford would be dashed.
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      Man Utd fans fume after being denied penalty for ‘clear handball’ against Southampton

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left fuming after being denied a penalty for handball against Southampton. The sides were level at Old Trafford when Marcus Rashford put in a cross from the left wing.
      Man Utd fans fumed at being denied a penalty for handball against Southampton
      Defender Armel Bella-Kotchap was practically left on all fours as he blocked the incoming ball.
      Replays revealed it struck the top of the centre-back’s arm but referee Anthony Taylor waved play on.
      No penalty was awarded even after a VAR check – leaving United fans fuming online.
      One said: “Hi @Specsavers, think we might have a new client for you, goes by the name of Anthony Taylor.”
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      Another added: “If this was our player handling the ball in the box Anthony Taylor would have pointed to the spot without hesitation.”
      One posted: “How is that not a penalty to Manchester United? We’ve conceded penalties for FAR LESS this season.
      “It’s a clear handball that’s prevented Weghorst from having a chance to score. Yet no intervention from VAR. NONSENSE!”
      Another said: “What’s a handball nowadays?”
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      It added more misery to United’s day after Casemiro was sent off for a tackle on Carlos Alcaraz.
      The Brazilian initially won the ball but went in with his studs up and his momentum saw him follow through.
      Taylor gave a yellow at first but following a VAR check, Casemiro was shown straight red for the second time this season.
      Casemiro shown red against SouthamptonCredit: AFP More

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      Touching moment Sir Alex Ferguson meets lifelong Man Utd fan – and nobody can believe how old he is

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON met a lifelong Manchester United fan – but nobody could quite believe how old he was. The legendary Red Devils manager was at Old Trafford preparing for Sunday’s clash with relegation-battling Southampton.
      Arthur Lilly charms Sir Alex Ferguson as they chat and the lifelong fan reveals his age
      The pair get a picture together before United kick off against Southampton

      And he had the chance to catch up with an elderly fan before the game on the Old Trafford touchline.
      Man Utd’s Instagram page uploaded the heart-warming interaction as Ferguson spoke to 100-year-old Arthur Lilly, who reached the milestone only last week.
      Ferguson, only 81 himself, said: “Is it your 100th today?”
      Arthur explained that his birthday instead was last Sunday, with events at Anfield likely spoiling his special day.
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      As he continues to chat with Ferguson, the retired Scotsman could not hide his surprise at Arthur’s age and said: “You look better than me!”
      The pair then took some pictures together before kick-off.
      Like Ferguson, fans in the comments could not believe that the gentleman’s age
      One said: “Looking great for 100.”
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      Another said: “How is he 100? Looks great for his age!”
      While another added: “100 years and still looking fresh.”
      Arthur was born in 1923, a year when Liverpool would be crowned league champions while United would only manage fourth in the second division.
      The Red Devils only had two league titles by the time of Arthur’s birth but, largely thanks to Ferguson, that number now sits at 20, one clear of Liverpool.
      Last week’s 7-0 thrashing was the final blow to any title ambitions United had this season.
      But the club remain in a strong position to secure a top four finish to gain entry to next season’s Champions League.
      They will also have eyes on winning the Europa League and FA Cup to add to the Carabao Cup they won last month. More

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      Casemiro breaks down in tears and consoled by team-mates as Man Utd star is sent off for horror tackle vs Southampton

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      CASEMIRO was left in tears after being sent off for a horror challenge on Carlos Alcaraz. The Brazilian was initially shown only yellow after going studs up on the Southampton playmaker.
      Casemiro’s horror tackle on Southampton’s Carlos Alcaraz
      Casemiro was shown a red card by referee Anthony TaylorCredit: AFP
      Casemiro is consoled by team-mate AntonyCredit: Reuters
      But referee Anthony Taylor was advised to take a second look by VAR as replays revealed the extent of Casemiro’s challenge.
      Taylor wasted no time in overturning his decision, sending the midfielder off and leaving him in tears.
      A devastated Casemiro was was consoled by his team-mates as he walked off the Old Trafford pitch.
      The former Real Madrid star was sent off for violent conduct following an incident in United’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in February.
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      He was slapped with a three-game ban after receiving the first straight red card of his career.
      Following dismissal against Southampton, Casemiro has now had two in his last three league matches.
      It will now see him miss FOUR matches, against Fulham, Newcastle, Brentford and Everton following his second red card of the season.
      United fans faced further frustration after being denied a penalty just before the break.
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      Marcus Rashford put in a cross from the left wing and defender Armel Bella-Kotchap was practically left on all fours as he blocked the ball in.
      But replays revealed is strike the centre-back’s arm but referee Taylor waved play on.
      No penalty was awarded even after a VAR check – leaving United fans fuming online.
      One said: “Hi @Specsavers, think we might have a new client for you, goes by the name of Anthony Taylor.”
      Another added: “If this was our player handling the ball in the box Anthony Taylor would have pointed to the spot without hesitation.”
      The game ended 0-0 with United dropping points but still remaining in fourth.
      Bruno Fernandes confronts referee Anthony TaylorCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd defender Eric Bailly set to be deliberately frozen out by Marseille despite title battle with PSG

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      MANCHESTER UNITED defender Eric Bailly is set to be left out of at least three of Marseille’s remaining Ligue 1 fixtures, as the French side look to avoid having to sign him permanently.The Ivorian joined Marseille on a season-long loan deal from Old Trafford last summer.
      Eric Bailly has only played nine times in Ligue 1 this seasonCredit: Getty
      The deal includes an obligation to buy for £6.2million, if two key factors are triggered.
      One is that Marseille qualify for the Champions League, which they are well on track to achieve.
      The other is that Bailly features in 19 of his side’s 38 Ligue matches.
      After 26 games, the 28-year-old has played in just nine – meaning he would have to appear in ten of their remaining 12 for the clause to be triggered.
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      According to French paper L’Equipe, Marseille manager Igor Tudor “has lost confidence” in Bailly.
      And they add that the potential obligation to buy in his loan deal will not help him earn a place in the team.
      Bailly missed games during the first half of the season with thigh and leg injuries.
      He was then slapped with a seven-match ban for a horror kung-fu kick that saw him red-carded against fourth tier Hyeres in the Coupe de France.
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      Bailly, 28, was slapped with a seven-match ban for a kung-fu kickCredit: AFP
      After two substitute appearances upon his return, Bailly was thrown back into the starting XI for his side’s top of the table clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
      But he endured a torrid evening and was hooked on 66 minutes, as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe linked up to inspire PSG to a comfortable 3-0 win.
      Marseille currently sit second in Ligue 1, trailing leaders PSG by 11 points, albeit with a game in hand.
      Should he return to Man Utd this summer, Bailly will have one year remaining on his contract at Old Trafford.
      He played in a number of friendlies under Erik ten Hag during pre-season.
      But he hasn’t featured in a competitive match for the Red Devils since a 3-1 win over Burnley on December 30, 2021.
      Eric Bailly featured for United during pre-season under Erik ten HagCredit: Rex More

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      Ian Stirling dead at 57: Man Utd fan and campaigner passes away with club to pay tribute against Southampton

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fan and campaigner Ian Stirling has died aged 57. Stirling was the independent supporter liaison officer for the Manchester United Supporters Trust, a role he took up in 2003.
      Man Utd fan and campaigner Ian Stirling has died aged 57Credit: Manchester United FC
      He was also a regular on TV as a representative of fans and led campaigns against the club’s unpopular Glazer family owners.
      United will pay respect to Stirling by wearing black armbands against Southampton at Old Trafford today and released a statement following his passing.
      It read: “Everyone at Manchester United is profoundly saddened by the loss of our longstanding friend and fan representative Ian Stirling, who has died at the age of 57.
      “Over many years, Ian played a vital role in dialogue between fans and the club and as a fearless champion on fan issues.
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      “Ian was a founding member of the club’s Fans’ Advisory Board and a long-time member of our Fans’ Forum.
      “As the Independent Supporter Liaison Officer for Manchester United Supporters’ Trust, Ian worked tirelessly to promote and protect the interests of our fans.”
      United’s chief executive Richard Arnold said: “This is truly devastating news for all of us at the club who knew and worked with Ian.
      “He was a towering figure within our fan community, loved and respected in equal measure.
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      “Ian was a relentless and unflinching advocate for the interests of fans, particularly match-goers, and we highly-valued the plain-speaking advice he provided.
      “We send our sincere condolences to his wife, Lynn, daughter Lucy, and other loved ones. 
      “The best tribute we can pay to Ian is to continue strengthening the club’s commitment to fan engagement via the Fans’ Advisory Board and Fans’ Forum, and preserving the lines of communication and advocacy which he opened in his role as Independent Supporter Liaison Officer.”
      Manchester United Supporters Trust said: “Everyone at MUST is heartbroken at the news that Ian Stirling, our much loved friend and colleague, has passed away.
      “Ian was a truly great man. Warm, compassionate, generous and funny. As his closest friends and family will confirm, no-one enjoyed a joke more than Ian, and there are few in our fanbase who have inspired such widespread affection and respect. 
      “For many years he has been at the heart of championing fans’ interests.
      Ian was a relentless and unflinching advocate for the interests of fans, particularly match-goers, and we highly-valued the plain-speaking advice he provided.Man Utd chief exec Richard Arnold on Ian Stirling
      “He served as our Independent Supporter Liaison Officer directly helping countless fans in their dealings with the Club and other football authorities but his reach went far beyond that.
      “He also served as our representative on the Fans Forum, making the supporters’ case firmly and consistently.
      “His stature with the club was such that in latter years he was asked to join the Fans Advisory Board where he spoke truth to power representing the interests of fans and our football club at the highest levels.
      “It really is impossible to think of another United supporter who has done so much for his fellow fans. The tributes to Ian have been flooding in from all over the world.
      “We can’t really imagine our organisation without him but through the tears and emotion of today we are determined to continue his work to create a truly fitting legacy.
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      “Away from football Ian was a devoted husband and father and we send our love to his wife, Lynn, and his daughter, Lucy and his many friends in Salford and Manchester and all around the world.”
      A floral tribute sits on the seat of fan Ian StirlingCredit: Getty
      Man Utd paid their respects before playing SouthamptonCredit: Getty More