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      Lisandro Martinez reveals how Man Utd responded to Erik ten Hag’s ‘standards’ remark following Liverpool hammering

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      LISANDRO MARTINEZ insists Manchester United’s Europa League triumph over Real Betis “doesn’t say anything” as they are looking to meet manager Erik ten Hag’s “standards”.United destroyed Betis with a score of 4-1 at Old Trafford with goals by Marcus Rashford, Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst – the visitors temporarily equalised with Leicester loanee Ayoze Perez.
      Lisandro Martinez revealed how Manchester United responded to criticismCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag blasted Manchester United aces for dropping standards against LiverpoolCredit: PA
      This comes shortly after Sunday’s 7-0 mauling to Liverpool, which led to some fiery remarks by Ten Hag accusing his players of dropping their “standards” after a dominant run across all competitions.
      Martinez suggested the team took the Dutchman’s criticism on board and are now refusing to lose their concentration.
      The Red Devils picked up a comfortable lead in the first leg of the Last 16 but the centre-back insists they need to remain focused ahead of a tough return fixture next week in Seville.
      Martinez told MUTV: “It was a great result for us, but we have to keep going.
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      “It doesn’t say anything this result. It’s the first leg and when we go to Betis, we have to be ready and focused, especially in their home, they play well and have the support of their people.
      “We are happy for this game. I think the energy of the team [lacked], they started to play, and in the second half we changed the passion, the energy and we showed our mentality and we created more chances, then we score.”
      Antony, Fernandes and Weghorst received immense criticism after the embarrassing loss at Liverpool.
      But Martinez backed all of his United three team-mates, who redeemed themselves with an improved performance against Betis.
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      The Argentina international added: “He’s a really good player [Antony], with a lot of quality, his skills are amazing and I’m happy for him because it’s important for his confidence. I’m really happy with the job of the team.
      “I’m happy for him [Fernandes] as well, as like you say, there was a lot of criticism to our team but it’s like this when you play for a big, big team, it can happen, so you have to be ready and be happy with where we are.” More

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      Ten Hag makes alarming admission about David de Gea’s kicking as he identifies possible cause for keeper’s struggles

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      ERIK TEN HAG says David de Gea still needs to work on his kicking despite the 32-year-old goalkeeper having played over 500 games for Manchester United.At the Carabao Cup Final he surpassed Peter Schmeichel’s long-standing record with his 181st clean sheet for the club as they ran out 2-0 winners over Newcastle.
      Manchester United star David de Gea struggles with his kicking, claims Erik ten HagCredit: Rex
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag issued some productive criticismCredit: Getty
      But there has long been question marks over his distribution from the back.
      They were raised again on Tuesday when he gave the ball away almost leading to a second Real Betis goal.
      Speaking after the game Ten Hag said: “From today I can’t ignore it, but I think we have seen many games he did really well.
      “We work on that but David is working on that.
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      “But I think we have seen in this season that he is improving and he will keep improving, I’m sure.
      “I don’t know what the reason today was. There was a lot of wind, a different ball, probably he had some problems with that, but I know we can deal with it and he will do better Sunday.”
      De Gea is still to agree on a new contract with his current United deal running out at the end of the season.
      He is the club’s top earner on £375,000 a week but will have to take a cut to £200,000 a week if he wants to extend his stay.
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      The player himself continues to publicly claim that an agreement will be reached to keep him on at the club.
      Meanwhile, injury-plagued Anthony Martial, currently out with a hip problem, has returned to training but will not be ready for Sunday’s home game against Southampton.
      Ten Hag said: “He is on his way back, he’s back in training but we will be cautious.”
      The United boss also remains positive about Christian Eriksen returning to action before the end of the season.
      He has been out of action since suffering an ankle injury in the FA Cup win over Reading at the end of January after a hefty challenge from Andy Carroll.
      Ten Hag said: “I think his progress in the rehab is OK, is going according to plan, so we will definitely see him but not before the international break.” More

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      Four arrested after Old Trafford violence after Betis fans ‘threw coins and sausages at disabled Man Utd fans’

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      FOUR Real Betis fans were arrested after “throwing coins and sausages” at Man United’s disabled section at Old Trafford.Trouble emerged between the supporters during the Europa League tie last night as missiles were thrown from the away end.
      Four Real Betis fans were arrested after throwing items at Man United fans sat in the disabled sectionCredit: Reuters
      Real Betis fans also clashed with riot policeCredit: @StuSharp_MUFC
      Greater Manchester Police have said 50 away supporters started the troubleCredit: Getty
      The away fans are put near the disabled section in Old TraffordCredit: Alamy
      Betis were followed by 3,900 fans to Manchester for the first leg of the round of 16.
      And it kicked off after Bruno Fernandes netted United’s third goal when a group of 50 of them started to cause trouble in the ground.
      A police officer was struck by a firework, while United supporter Louise Rigby says that her eight-year-old autistic son was hit by a coin, but was luckily not hurt.
      She told MEN: “They were throwing sausages, hot dogs. Before the match even started they were throwing lighters and euros and packets of tissues and plastic drinks cups. We were getting stuff thrown all over us.
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      “Once our third goal went in, that’s when it turned nasty. They were jumping over the barriers and throwing things. One coin hit my son on the back of the head.
      “He’s got special educational needs and we were sitting in the disabled area. We go to every match. There were a lot of people in wheelchairs and they were all getting things thrown at them.
      “It was absolutely appalling. I’m all for rivalry but last night was so uncalled for. They were setting off flares and all sorts. They were throwing pints and other items. Even before everybody got a sense something was going to erupt.”
      Footage has been shared on social media of the scenes breaking out as riot police moved to the away end.
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      In other areas fans were spotted ripping seats off in order to throw it at the United fans.
      In another case, one fan was filmed repeatedly spitting at the home end as stricken stewards were piled on.
      While a Betis fan masked in a balaclava could be seen attempting to swing his belt across the narrow gap in an attempt to hit home supporters.
      According to MEN, United officials will hold talks with the Manchester United Disabled Supporters’ Association as their seating is below the away section.
      Some Betis fans were filmed spitting at United supportersCredit: @stoney_29
      The disgraceful scenes saw stewards piled on in the standsCredit: @stoney_29
      The report has also suggested that club insiders believe more trouble comes from European games than domestic ones.
      Greater Manchester Police [GMP] have confirmed that they are working with Spanish authorities and the two clubs following the incidents.
      GMP did confirm that the away fans lit flares and pyrotechnics inside Old Trafford and have also insisted that the majority of away fans were “respectful and well behaved”.
      Four Real Betis supporters were arrested for violent disorder, assault, possession of flare inside the stadium and possession of a controlled drug.
      Chief Inspector Jamie Collins, GMP’s match commander on the night, said: “The violent disorder experienced does not reflect the majority of supporters attending this fixture who went just to watch the football on the pitch.
      “Last night’s behaviour by the minority was totally unacceptable and quite shocking for the decent supporters who may have got caught up in this.
      “We are also continuing to offer the welfare needed to support one of our colleagues who was injured as a result when trying to keep the public safe.
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      “GMP are working closely with Manchester United, the UK Football Policing Unit, Real Betis, UEFA and Spanish Police colleagues to identify those involved in a post-match investigation which is ongoing.
      “If any supporters from Manchester United or Real Betis and those attending the game have any information or footage that can assist with enquiries, they are asked to contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 as soon as possible so we can bring those responsible to justice and also to seek, where possible, football banning orders.” More

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      Fan-led consortium ‘developing’ FOURTH Man Utd bid as they look to ‘regain control of club they love’ from Glazers

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      A FAN-LED consortium are putting together a bid for Manchester United.The club is up for sale after the Glazer family decided it was time to move on after nearly 20 years owning the football giant.
      United could be set to see a change of ownership after nearly decades of Glazer family reignCredit: Getty
      Bids from British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe and a Qatar investment group so far appear to be the favourites in the fight for ownership of Man United.
      But another bid has reportedly emerged from fan-led group Red Devils United.
      CBS reports that the group are “developing” an offer for the club.
      They said they want to use “the collective power of Manchester United supporters to regain control of the club that they love.”
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      The bid is believed to be a mix of private investors and fan-funding.
      Any fans backing the group are being asked to buy NFTs in return for “membership and some control over decision making.”
      Red Devils United are yet to formally enter the bidding process.
      They said: “This will be the first time the club has heard of this project. We will send details of this proposal to Manchester United and will invite questions from the club, their representatives and the fanbase.”
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      Group representative Lorenzo Alessi added: “The mission behind Red Devils United is to revolutionise and democratise elite sports ownership by giving supporters a voice at the highest levels of the game.”
      This is the latest twist in the ongoing saga of Man United’s ownership.
      Earlier today Elliott Management were revealed to have made it through to the second stage of the sales process.
      The American hedge fund have submitted an offer which is open to all parties.
      But they are reported to not want to buy United outright and instead offer financial backing to any groups who are interested.

      Reports earlier this week suggested investors from Elliott were willing to stump up cash to help improve Old Trafford.
      The group are believed to be willing to finance £2bn towards stadium improvements.
      Red Devils United and Elliott Management are the latest groups to publicly declare an interest in the bidding process.
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      The most prominent bids involve include British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, owner and chairman of chemicals firm Ineos.
      And Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of Qatari bank QIB who is a member of Qatar’s ruling royal family. More

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      Man Utd legend urges Scott McTominay to make shock transfer move despite Newcastle and West Ham interest

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      FORMER Manchester United man Paul Parker has urged Scott McTominay to join Rangers.That’s because he does not think the Scotland international is good enough for Celtic.
      Scott McTominay has been struggling for game time at Old TraffordCredit: Reuters
      McTominay, 26, has started just seven Premier League games this season, only one of which has come since the start of October.
      And Parker, who won two league titles with Man Utd in the 1990s, believes a move north of the border could be on the cards for the Red Devils man.
      Speaking to MyBettingSites, he said: “I think it could be a possibility for him to go to Rangers. He is not good enough to play for Celtic.
      “There is no way he would be able to play regularly for Celtic in the way they play. He will have a better chance of playing if he moves to Rangers.
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      “But it’s a big decision for him to leave Man Utd. But he has to do it because right now he is also playing jeopardy with his spot in the national team.
      “He can be a sub for Man Utd but if he’s got anything about himself he wants to play as many games as possible.
      “Right now his career isn’t something to write about and he needs to show that he is hungry enough to get a decent career.
      “I expect that he wants to leave Man Utd to show that he is a good player.”
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      Rangers sit nine points adrift of Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
      Meanwhile, McTominay has been linked with a move that will keep him in the Premier League.
      Both Newcastle and West Ham are thought to be interested in signing the Scot in the summer.
      McTominay, who has a contract to stay at Old Trafford until 2025, has racked up 200 appearances for United, scoring 18 goals and providing a further five assists.
      Paul Parker has tipped Scott McTominay to join RangersCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Victor Osimhen could get dream Man Utd shirt number after transfer with long-term star ‘set to leave’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Victor Osimhen could get his dream shirt number if he arrives at the club this summer.The Napoli striker has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford when the transfer window re-opens.
      Victor Osimhen could take the number nine shirt if he signs for Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      Current No9 Anthony Martial has been linked with a summer exitCredit: PA
      And he sent fans into overdrive this week by revealing it is his “dream” to play in the Premier League.
      He has also attracted attention from Chelsea and Arsenal but United could offer him something extra.
      Osimhen could be given the number nine jersey in the summer, with current occupier Anthony Martial possibly on his way out.
      United are reportedly open to selling Martial, who left the club on loan to Sevilla last season.
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      He has also been plagued by injuries this season though is approaching full fitness after overcoming a hip problem he picked up last month.
      Erik ten Hag still has faith Martial can deliver but he has made no secret of his desire for United to being in a new frontman.
      Ten Hag said of the Frenchman: “I’m sure a striker like he is will improve our team.
      “You always need different qualities in a squad to be technical in games and between games, see what you need, what the games need, but Martial can create something with his movements, his dealing with the ball, his smartness and his finishing.”
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      Osimhen offers similar attributes but has been much more prolific this season, scoring 19 goals in 21 Serie A games.
      However United could find it difficult to lure the Nigerian to Old Trafford with Arsenal said to be leading the race to sign him. More

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      Paul Scholes slams ‘ridiculous’ and ‘stupid’ football law that almost cost Man Utd

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      PAUL SCHOLES slammed the “ridiculous” and “stupid” football law that almost cost Manchester United.Scholes was on punditry duty for BT Sport to watch his former team beat Real Betis in the first leg of their round of 16 tie.
      Paul Scholes on punditry duty for Manchester United’s winCredit: BT Sport
      Ayoze Perez celebrates his goalCredit: Getty
      Marcus Rashford opened the scoring after six minutes but on-loan Leicester striker Ayoze Perez equalised just after the half hour mark.
      But the leveller was controversial as Perez’s team-mate Juanmi appeared to handle the ball in the lead up to the goal.

      VAR did not intervene as it was deemed accidental because it came off the chest onto the arm.
      Further, as the handball came during the build-up and not from the actual scorer, the goal was allowed to stand.
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      It left Owen Hargreaves to say: “It was still handball, wasn’t it Scholesy?”
      Scholes replied: “It was a handball. It was not accidental.”
      Hargreaves agreed: “Yeah, he actually meant it. Look where his arm goes. He almost goes to catch it with one arm.
      “Even if you were playing with your mates in a training game in a park, you would say handball.”
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      Scholes then added: “If you look closely, I think it touches his arm first anyway. It’s arm on to chest. But these rules are stupid aren’t they?
      “A handball is handball. It led to a goal and it should have been disallowed.”
      United boss Erik ten Hag could breath a sigh of relief as second-half goals from Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst gave his side a healthy advantage.
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      Man Utd ‘determined to sign Harry Kane this summer as Ten Hag makes England captain top transfer target over Osimhen’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag has made Tottenham talisman Harry Kane his No1 target, according to reports.SunSport exclusively revealed this week that United are growing increasingly confident they will land the Spurs striker this summer.
      Harry Kane could finally depart Spurs this summerCredit: Getty
      Their recent disappointments mean another season without silverware is guaranteed for England captain Kane – who has never won a major trophy.
      And with his contract up at the end of the 2023/24 season, a departure from his boyhood club seems more likely than ever.
      United have also been linked with Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen.
      But, according to Manchester Evening News, Ten Hag has prioritised Kane to reinvent his attacking line-up this summer.
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      Man Utd, who look set to qualify for the Champions League, are hoping to beat Bayern Munich to Spurs’ record scorer, with the Bundesliga champions also interested in signing him.
      Kane has scored 268 times in 428 appearances for Tottenham, including 20 already this season.
      He attempted to leave the club in 2021 but Spurs chief Daniel Levy blocked him from joining Manchester City.
      Now, though, the forward has more bargaining power given he is preparing to enter the final 12 months of his contract.
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      United have been linked with pursuing a number of other forwards at the end of the season.
      They include Osimhen, who has netted 21 goals in 26 games this term.
      Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos and Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus are other potential acquisitions.
      In order to bring in a new attacker, Ten Hag is expected to sell Anthony Martial.
      The Frenchman, 27, has contributed just 14 goals in his last three seasons and remains incredibly injury-prone.
      Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move to the Premier LeagueCredit: Reuters More