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      Manuel Pellegrini cannot stop smirking in press conference as he looks ahead to Real Betis clash vs Man Utd

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      FORMER Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini couldn’t stop smiling – as the Real Betis boss looked ahead to facing Manchester United by looking back to their humiliation at Liverpool.Pellegrini was “not sad” at United’s fate and will be even happier if his Spanish team pull off a shock in the first leg of their last-16 Europa League tie at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
      Real Betis’ skipper and winger Joaquin joins manager Manuel Pellegrini for a laugh in the press conference ahead of their big tie at Old TraffordCredit: PA
      He only saw the first half of Sunday’s match at Anfield on TV before Betis played out a 0-0 draw with Real Madrid.
      Liverpool were only 1-0 up at that point but ran out shock 7-0 winners.
      Pellegrini said: “It really was unbelievable.
      “I only watched the first 45 minutes because after that we had to play Real Madrid and didn’t see the other six goal.
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      “I understood immediately what would happen to Manchester United because of their rivalry with Liverpool. Because of the amount of goals, I knew it would not be easy for them.
      “But also as a Manchester City fan, I was not very sad about what happened.”
      Pellegrini knows what it is like to inflict such pain on United. He beat David Moyes’ side 4-1 at The Etihad and 3-0 at Old Trafford during  his first season in 2013-14.
      That was also the season he took the Premier League title back across town as United struggled in their first campaign after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, which saw Moyes sacked before it ended.
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      Pellegrini also won the League Cup with City in 2013-14 and 2015-16.
      He said: “I had three unbelievable years as City manager where we were able to get the better of them and win the title.”
      But the Chilean, 69, does not believe Sunday’s result will have a bearing on tonight’s clash.
      In-form Betis are currently fifth in the LaLiga table having won three straight games before that draw with Real last weekend.
      Pellegrini said: “I do not think they will start the game thinking they have a 7-0 defeat inside them.
      “We must be the best Betis we can be and get a good result here.
      “We are in a good stage. It is fundamental that we continue to grow and make the next step.
      “We always have that ambition to take that further step.” More

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      Ex-Marseille star hopes rumours of buy-clauses in Man Utd’s Eric Bailly and Arsenal’s Nuno Tavares deals are ‘fake news’

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      THE loan plights of Eric Bailly and Nuno Tavares at Marseille have taken another plunge.Manchester United central defender Bailly and Arsenal left-back Tavares joined the French giants for the season in search of regular starts.
      Nuno Tavares has come under fire in France for his defensive performances on loan from Arsenal for MarseilleCredit: Getty
      Eric Bailly was banned for seven matches in January for a kung fu-style kickCredit: Getty
      But a scathing verdict has been delivered on both – for different reasons.
      Ivory Coast star Bailly, 28, has impressed… when he’s not missing out with injury or picking up a SEVEN-GAME ban for a shocking challenge.
      But Portuguese ace Tavares, 23, has struggled defensively, albeit looking menacing when pushing forward.
      And ex-Marseille midfielder Jean-Charles de Bono hopes it’s “fake news” that there’s a clause in both players’ deals forcing the second-placed Ligue 1 club to buy them in the summer.
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      De Bono also reckons Bailly would be a financial drain.
      The pundit told Football Club de Marseille: “If they finish second and you have to keep him on a big salary for the next two years, it’s going to be difficult.
      “Today, it would not be a good move for OM. Then again, I don’t know if he’ll have fewer injuries next season or he regains all his feelings. It could then be something else entirely.
      “But today, when we talk about it, Bailly is not a good move for OM.
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      “I think that in the mind of our manager Igor Tudor he is not one of the priorities.
      “Bailly takes himself a bit for someone else, a bit like Tavares.
      “We hope that this story of a mandatory purchase option if we finish second is fake news.” More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea in Kamada transfer race and trying to persuade Frankfurt midfielder to back out of Dortmund deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Eintracht Frankfurt star Daichi Kamada.But they must first convince the Japanese attacker to not join Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer.
      Man Utd and Chelsea want Daichi Kamada, who has a verbal agreement with Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      Kamada, 26, has become a bonafide Bundesliga star after six years with Frankfurt.
      The No10, who can also play up top, has 37 goals in 164 games for the Germans.
      And he is expected to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.
      It’s believed Kamada has already struck a verbal agreement to join Dortmund this summer.
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      But the Mail claims Man United and Chelsea remain keen on signing him.
      The ace has 26 caps for Japan and is a huge star back home.
      Both English sides are keen to expand their fanbase in the Far East.
      And Kamada would also bring plenty of quality to each squad as well.
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      United and Chelsea could now attempt to convince Kamada not to join Dortmund.
      But with the star already settled in Germany, changing his mind could prove difficult.
      Dortmund was also the home of fellow Japanese icon Shinji Kagawa — who had a spell at United too.
      And Kamada could be keen on following in his countrymen’s steps by playing in front of the famous Yellow Wall. More

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      Michael Carrick ‘in line for shock Premier League job’ with Man Utd legend working wonders at Middlesbrough

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      WEST HAM could target Middlesbrough manager and former Hammer Michael Carrick if they sack David Moyes, reports suggest.Moyes has come under fire amid an intense relegation scrap that heated up on Saturday when the Hammers suffered an embarrassing 4-0 loss at Brighton.
      Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick could take over at West HamCredit: Rex
      Michael Carrick played for David Moyes at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty – Contributor
      SunSport understand chairman David Sullivan and the board are sticking by him but pressure is mounting with the team 16th in the Premier League table and just one point away from the danger zone.
      According to The Times, Carrick is expected to be a potential replacement if the 59-year-old tactician is relieved of his duties.
      That would see the Manchester United legend replacing his former Old Trafford boss in the dugout.
      The former midfielder played for Moyes at Old Trafford during the latter’s ill-fated stint that barely lasted nine months after he replaced Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm in 2013.
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      That would also mark an emotional return to West Ham for the England international, who started out in the academy at the age of 16 before his senior call-up two years later.
      Carrick spent five years with the East Londoners, who also loaned him out to Swindon and Birmingham, before his departure for Tottenham in 2004 and ultimately United two years later.
      The 41-year-old amassed a total of six goals and three assists in 153 appearances for West Ham.
      Carrick is still popular among the fans and has earned plenty of admirers from the club’s hierarchy thanks to his impressive work at Middlesbrough.
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      The ex-Tottenham star took over at Boro in October when they had slumped to 21st place.
      And thanks to the ex-United caretaker’s efforts, the Championship outfit has climbed up to third place within just a few months.
      Under Carrick, Middlesbrough have won a whopping 14 out of 20 matches across all competitions and lost a mere five. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea dealt transfer blow as ‘Barcelona enter race to sign France star Marcus Thuram for FREE’

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      BARCELONA have reportedly entered the race to sign Borussia Monchengladbach star Marcus Thuram on a free transfer in a blow to Premier League sides.The French international – whose contract at the Bundesliga side is set to expire in the summer – has a host of admirers.
      Barcelona have reportedly entered the race to sign Marcus ThuramCredit: Getty
      Premier League sides including Man United, Chelsea and Arsenal have all been linked with moves for him.
      They may all find it more difficult to land Thuram as Barcelona are now interested in signing him, according to fichajes.
      The report suggests that the 25-year-old could arrive as a replacement for Ansu Fati or Ferran Torres.
      Barca could be tempted to cash in on one of them in order to alleviate their financial struggles.
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      The club are currently dealing with an impending transfer ban which would make registering new players difficult.
      Thuram also has ties to Barcelona as his father, Lilian, played for the club between 2006 and 2008.
      The forward has been in great form this season for Monchengladbach.
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      He has scored 14 goals and provided four assists in 24 appearances in all competitions.
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      He is currently the joint-fourth top scorer in the Bundesliga, behind Vincento Grifo, Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug.
      Thuram made five appearances in the World Cup in Qatar for France, including as a substitute in the final. More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal transfer target Ansu Fati ‘offered to half of Europe by Jorge Mendes’ as Barcelona exit draws nearer

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      BARCELONA star Ansu Fati has allegedly been offered to “half of Europe” by his agent Jorge Mendes.We reported last month how a trio of Premier League clubs had allegedly been in contact with the ace over a potential summer transfer.
      Clubs chasing Ansu Fati have received a boost with a fresh report from SpainCredit: Getty
      Super-agent Jorge Mendes has allegedly offered him to ‘half of Europe’Credit: Reuters
      The trio of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are all circling for Fati, whose current deal contains a world record €1billion (£898million) release clause.
      The Spanish international forward, 20, has a contract at Barcelona until 2027.
      However, their president Joan Laporta has announced that he wants to sign another forward this summer but one will have to depart.
      With Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele being first-choice, then that would leave Fati, Raphinha or Ferran Torres as the likely ones to be sold.
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      Fati announced a fortnight ago that he wanted to stay at the Nou Camp – but Catalan journalist Joan Fontes claims that the youngster could be sold.
      He says that the ace feels he should have a bigger role at Barcelona, only his manager Xavi Hernandez disagrees.
      And that has led to Ansu’s agent Mendes offering his client to “half of Europe”’ as he tries to find him a new club.
      Fati was considered the next rising star when he made his senior debut at the tender age of 17 in 2020.
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      However, persistent knee problems have hampered Fati’s development.
      He has 18 goals in 63 top-flight appearances for the club in total since his breakthrough.
      He has played over 30 times this season, but only ten of those have been starts. More

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      Wout Weghorst drives to Man Utd training after ‘This Is Anfield’ sign storm as Bruno Fernandes hitches a ride with Fred

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      WOUT WEGHORST has been snapped driving to Manchester United training after causing a storm for touching the “This Is Anfield sign” before the 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool.The Dutch loanee, 30, caught flack after the humiliating loss to Liverpool at Anfield.
      Wout Weghorst looked glum-faced as he drove into Man Utd trainingCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Bruno Fernandes caught a ride from midfielder FredCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Weghorst touched the Liverpool badge before kick-off as he headed out of the tunnel – a tradition done by home players.
      The result that followed didn’t help Weghorst’s case as United held seven away at their rivals.
      And he has faced calls to be sacked having only netted one goal in 14 appearances.
      Weghorst looked glum-faced as he drove into United’s Carrington training ground in his Range Rover.
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      Meanwhile, fellow under-fire United star, Bruno Fernandes, caught a ride from midfielder Fred in his plush Bentley.
      Fernandes has received criticism for his captains performance in the loss to Liverpool.
      Despite this, manager Erik ten Hag has rallied behind his star midfielder.
      When asked if Fernandes will stay as captain, Ten Hag said: “Yes, definitely. I think he’s playing a brilliant season, he’s played an important role in the position that we are.
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      “He’s giving energy to the team, running a lot with intensity, in the right way.
      “He’s pointing and coaching players, he’s an inspiration for the whole team. No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes.
      “I’m really happy to have Bruno Fernandes in my team and I’m happy with him as our captain with Harry not on the pitch.”
      United are back in action on Thursday in the Europa League against Real Betis.
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      Man Utd transfer target Jurrien Timber drops huge hint he could quit Ajax in summer transfer window

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      JURRIEN TIMBER has dropped a massive hint suggesting he could quit Ajax. Manchester United wanted to sign Timber last summer, but saw their pursuit fall flat as he signed a contract extension.
      Jurrien Timber has dropped a huge hint he could leave Ajax this summerCredit: Rex
      The 21-year-old was wanted by Manchester United last summerCredit: Getty
      However, the 21-year-old has given perhaps his biggest indication yet that he may leave the Dutch champions.
      As quoted by Ajax Life, Timber said: “Transfer? You never know what crosses your path.
      “This summer I will look at my options and make a decision.
      “I feel good at Ajax, that’s important for now. Last summer there was interest, but I chose to stay at Ajax.”
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      With the failure to land Timber, Man Utd instead signed Lisandro Martinez.
      Timber has previously blasted reports suggesting former Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal told him not to join United.
      Speaking to Dutch outlet AD in September, Timber said: “Many things that are written in the media are false.
      “Like when people say that it was Louis van Gaal who told me not to go to Manchester United.
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      “He actually said I would make minutes there.”
      Timber has played 35 times for Ajax in a season that has seen the club sack Ten Hag’s successor Alfred Schreuder following a seven-game winless run.
      Despite a Carabao Cup victory less than a fortnight ago, United are now trying to get over the 7-0 thrashing by Liverpool.
      The fallout from the result has been severe, with SunSport revealing manager Erik ten Hag was the “angriest he’s ever been”. More