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      Man Utd and Newcastle fans set for huge change in Carabao Cup final with standing back at Wembley after 35 years

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Newcastle fans will be able to cheer their boys on STOOD UP after it was announced standing is returning to Wembley.The first domestic final of the season, the Carabao Cup final, will take place on February 26.
      Standing tickets are available for Man Utd and Newcastle fans at the Carabao Cup FinalCredit: Rex
      And it will be Newcastle taking on Manchester United in the mouth-watering showpiece at Wembley.
      The Magpies stormed their way into the final after beating Southampton 3-1 on aggregate.
      Eddie Howe’s side have not won a major trophy in 68 years as he looks to make history.
      While United cruised into the final after beating Nottingham Forest 5-0 on aggregate.
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      Both clubs have announced ticket details already for the final – however this one will have a huge change following successful standing trials in both the Premier League and EFL.
      A statement from the EFL read: “The Carabao Cup Final between Manchester United and Newcastle United on Sunday 26 February (kick off 4:30pm) will be the first major domestic English men’s final in almost 35 years at which some supporters will be permitted to stand.
      “Both Clubs will receive an allocation of 867 seats which will be available within new standing areas at Wembley Stadium, located behind each goal, in both the East and West Stands, to accommodate both sets of supporters on the day.
      “EFL and Premier League Clubs have been permitted to introduce licensed standing in seated areas since the start of the 2022/23 season, with the likes of Cardiff City, Queens Park Rangers, Chelsea and Manchester City offering standing for home and away fans.
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      “In these areas, fans are allowed to stand for matches in allocated spaces behind a barrier or a rail which prevents them from falling forward.
      “In all other areas of the stadium supporters must remain seated.
      “Tickets for this area will be sold by the Clubs in accordance with the Wembley Stadium Ticket Policy.” More

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      How will Erik Ten Hag solve his Mason Greenwood dilemma? Man Utd boss faced with making decision after charges dropped

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      ERIK TEN HAG felt he had rid himself of the last distraction in his camp when the club cancelled Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract during the World Cup.The Manchester United boss had grown tired of the Ronaldo question in every press conference and was relieved when it was all over.
      Man United are conducting its own investigation into the allegations made against Mason GreenwoodCredit: AFP
      Erik Ten Hag previously praised the player’s performance on the pitchCredit: Getty
      At lunchtime today at their Carrington training ground, the afterglow of booking a Carabao Cup Final date will have faded.
      Ten Hag’s run of 12 wins and a draw from the last 14 will be shunted to the sidelines ahead of Saturday’s game against Crystal Palace.
      The big question now is what is Ten Hag – who turned 53 today – and United are going to do about Mason Greenwood after charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm were dropped?
      It is a problem that will persist as long as Greenwood remains in the club’s employment, particularly given what Ten Hag said after being appointed when the player was still on bail.
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      At his unveiling last May he said: “Let’s wait for the judgment.
      “If he’s proven innocent he would get a place in my team, he’s an exceptional talent who can play on the left wing, right-wing, centre forward, and false nine.”
      Indeed he is, but it is all a lot more complicated than that, with the implications going far beyond where he might fit into a 4-2-3-1.
      For over a year, Greenwood will have been hoping the police investigation and subsequent charges – which have been dropped – would all go away and he could pick up where he left off.
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      He was the latest United wonderkid with the potential to be the next Wayne Rooney.
      Have no doubt about it, this two-footed star was that good. He had the world at his feet.
      Now it is about him finding his feet again in a world that is very different to the one he left.
      The skills that graced the football field are no longer what comes to mind when his name is mentioned after those images and that tape came into the public domain.
      Despite no further action being taken and no stain on his character, this will follow him around.
      United will have taken note of this and everything else surrounding the case as they scrambled to sit down with lawyers today after being caught cold themselves by the announcement.
      What they have to juggle is whether a worldwide sporting brand as big as theirs can welcome the 21-year-old back into the fold.
      They have kept paying him and he has two-and-a-half years left on a contract that has the option of a further year on it.
      If anything it will have to be some pay-off if they want him to take his talents elsewhere, if there is an elsewhere.
      As officially still registered as an Under-21 player, Greenwood is eligible to play for United even if he is not officially on the squad list for the rest of the season.
      He can claim that he has every right to return to Carrington and resume training – despite United ordering him to stay away until they have completed their own internal investigation.
      Of course, he would be nowhere near match fit having spent so long on the sidelines, even if he has stuck to his own regime to keep himself in shape.
      That, however, is the least of the concerns.
      How will his teammates, and the rest of the staff at the club react if he returns?
      And what about the Red Devils’ women’s side?
      Outside of the club, social media was hardly welcoming him back to the sport with open arms today.
      Can he mentally recover from it all or cope with what is to come?
      If he does play again chants will follow him wherever he goes.
      Young players are often so good because they play with abandon, there is nothing else to think about in their lives except football, not for Greenwood now.
      All of this is not making a judgement, this is just how it is.
      As a club, United have so much to think about which is why their short statement today was effectively buying them time.
      From a purely financial point of view, they have to take in the reaction of their sponsors.
      Nike and EA Sports were quick to distance themselves from Greenwood when this all blew up.
      It seems a long time ago now that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was building his bright new future on a vibrant young frontline of Greenwood, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford at the start of the 2021-22 season.
      Greenwood scored in each of the opening three games.
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      After his goal in the first game, a 5-1 win over Leeds, Solskjaer was effervescent in his praise.
      But now the only question is whether he can ever play for United again?
      The charges against the 21-year-old have been droppedCredit: PA
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      Mason Greenwood told to stay away from Manchester United until club conducts own investigation after CPS drops charges

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      MASON Greenwood has been told to stay away from Manchester United until the club decides what to do with him.The 21-year-old had charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault all against the same woman dropped today.
      Man United are conducting its own investigation into the allegations against Mason GreenwoodCredit: AFP
      But the club now wants to conduct its own internal investigation into the circumstances around the allegations brought against the player.
      That has started and United has not put a time frame on how long it will take.
      They did not want to begin that process previously in case it interfered with ongoing criminal proceedings.
      In the meantime, Greenwood will not be able to return to the club’s Carrington Training base or be involved with the squad in any capacity, despite the case against him not going to trial.
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      His name has remained on Man Utd’s first-team squad list on its official website, a possible indication he could resume his football career.
      The player broke his silence on the charges being dropped in a statement issued on Thursday.
      Greenwood said: “I am relieved that this matter is now over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.
      “There will be no further comment at this time.”
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      Greenwood last appeared in court in November where a trial date was set for November 23 this year.
      The alleged offences related to one woman and were said to have taken place between November 1, 2018, and October 15, 2022.
      Greenwood was accused of “repeatedly engaging” in controlling and coercive behaviour for almost four years – including making threats and derogatory comments on social media.
      He was also charged with attempting to rape the woman on October 21, 2021, and allegedly assaulted her between December 12, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
      The footballer was originally remanded in custody after being charged by police on October 15.
      But a judge released him on the condition he does not contact witnesses, including the complainant, and resides at an address in Bowdon.
      The striker also spent three nights in custody after he was arrested at his £15,000-a-month rented home in Trafford last January.
      He was suspended from Utd but still received his £75,000-a-week salary.
      Greenwood was removed from FIFA 22 and dropped by sponsors Nike in the wake of the allegations.
      Football Manager 2022 also confirmed he would not feature in the game.
      All merchandise bearing the No11’s name was axed from the official Utd site and teammates unfollowed him on Instagram.
      Greenwood last played for the Red Devils on January 22 last year when the team beat West Ham 1-0.
      The player joined the club aged just six and rose through the ranks to land himself a regular spot on the first team.
      In 2019, he became the youngest footballer to play for United in the Champions League when he took to the pitch aged 17.
      Greenwood has made 129 appearances in total for the Red Devils and netted 35 goals.
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      In 2020, England manager Gareth Southgate gave the striker his first cap when Greenwood came off the bench in a 1-0 win against Iceland.
      Greenwood missed out on last year’s Three Lions’ World Cup campaign in Qatar as the case went to court. More

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      Manchester United releases statement after Mason Greenwood has all charges dropped

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      MANCHESTER United says it is “determining next steps” after all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against Mason Greenwood were dropped.The striker’s club added in a statement: “Manchester United notes the decision of the Crown Prosecution Service that all charges against Mason Greenwood have been dropped.
      Mason Greenwood was cleared of all charges todayCredit: Getty
      His club Man Utd released a statement after Greenwood was cleared of all chargesCredit: AFP
      “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.”
      It comes after Greenwood, 21, had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped.
      He broke his silence on the matter this afternoon, saying: “I am relieved that this matter is now over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.
      “There will be no further comment at this time.”
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      His name has also remained on Man Utd’s first-team squad list on its official website.
      Greenwood was first arrested in January last year after police swooped on his mansion.
      He was due to stand trial in November accused of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
      The Crown Prosecution today confirmed they had dropped all charges against him.
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      A spokesperson said: “We have a duty to keep cases under continuous review.
      “In this case a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
      “In these circumstances, we are under a duty to stop the case.
      “We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
      Greenwood last appeared in court in November where a trial date was set for November 23 this year.
      The alleged offences related to one woman and were said to have taken place between November 1, 2018, and October 15, 2022.
      Greenwood was accused of “repeatedly engaging” in controlling and coercive behaviour for almost four years – including making threats and derogatory comments on social media.
      He was also charged with attempting to rape the woman on October 21, 2021, and allegedly assaulted her between December 12, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
      The footballer was originally remanded in custody after being charged by police on October 15.
      But a judge released him on the condition he does not contact witnesses, including the complainant, and resides at an address in Bowdon.
      The striker also spent three nights in custody after he was arrested at his £15,000-a-month rented home in Trafford last January.
      He was suspended from Utd but still received his £75,000-a-week salary.
      Greenwood was removed from FIFA 22 and dropped by sponsors Nike in the wake of the allegations.
      Football Manager 2022 also confirmed he would not feature in the game.
      All merchandise bearing the No11’s name was axed from the official Utd site and teammates unfollowed him on Instagram.
      Greenwood last played for the Red Devils on January 22 last year when the team beat West Ham 1-0.
      The player joined the club aged just six and rose through the ranks to land himself a regular spot on the first team.
      In 2019, he became the youngest footballer to play for United in the Champions League when he took to the pitch aged 17.
      Greenwood has made 129 appearances in total for the Red Devils and netted 35 goals.
      In 2020, England manager Gareth Southgate gave the striker his first cap when Greenwood came off the bench in a 1-0 win against Iceland.
      Greenwood missed out on last year’s Three Lions’ World Cup campaign in Qatar as the case went to court.
      Utd have not yet released a statement following the development.
      Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr, GMP’s Head of Public Protection, said today: “The investigation team has remained in regular contact with the legal team, providing any updates of note, and so understand the rationale for the discontinuation of proceedings at this stage, and that this decision has not been taken lightly.
      “Despite the media and public’s interest in this case, we have decided not to comment on it in any further detail.
      “I would, however, like to use this opportunity to reiterate GMP’s commitment to investigating allegations of violence against women and girls and supporting those affected, regardless of their circumstances, throughout what can be a hard and upsetting time for them.
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      “An ever increasing number of officers are receiving specialist training and the force is more consistently utilising tools, available via the criminal justice system, to keep people safe and care for victims.
      “If you feel you are or might be a victim, please don’t let this case put you off asking for help.” More

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      Man Utd transfer target Benjamin Pavard available for bargain fee in summer with Bayern Munich ready to sell up

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Benjamin Pavard will reportedly be available for a bargain fee in the summer with Bayern Munich ready to part ways with the World Cup-winning Frenchman.Pavard, 26, has long been linked with a move away from Bayern despite helping win three German titles.
      Bayern Munich are willing to sell Benjamin Pavard for a bargain fee in the summerCredit: Getty
      Man Utd, as well as Chelsea and Barcelona, have all kept tabs on Pavard’s situation at the Allianz.
      And according to Sport 1, Pavard will be available for £26.8million in the summer.
      This could be due to the versatile defender being out of contract in the following summer.
      Bayern were open to selling Pavard in January, but a move failed to materialise despite late interest from Inter Milan.
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      Had Inter landed Pavard, they were open to selling Milan Skriniar to Paris Saint-Germain.
      The report states that Pavard would prioritise a transfer to Barca in the summer.
      Pavard could see his game time significantly decrease following the loan arrival of Joao Cancelo from Manchester City.
      Bayern also have an option to buy the Portugal international for £70m.
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      Cancelo got off to the perfect start to life in Germany, grabbing an assist on his debut.
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      Erik ten Hag ‘called Dean Henderson to convince him to complete Man Utd transfer return but Forest ace rejected him’

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      MAN UTD boss Erik ten Hag reportedly called Dean Henderson in a bid to cut his Nottingham Forest loan short during the January transfer window.The Dutch head coach, 53, was on the lookout for a back-up keeper last month after Martin Dubravka was recalled by Newcastle.
      Dean Henderson has been Forest’s first-choice keeper this seasonCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag tried to get Dean Henderson to return to Man Utd in JanuaryCredit: PA
      It left United with 36-year-old Tom Heaton as the next in line should David de Gea suffer any form of injury.
      Henderson, 25, left Old Trafford to join Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan deal in the summer.
      And the England international later revealed he was furious with Man Utd chiefs, claiming they had promised him the No1 spot last season before De Gea reclaimed it.
      But according to MSN, Ten Hag attempted to repair those bridges in the January window by ringing the keeper and trying to convince him to cut his loan short.
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      The Man Utd boss is said to have raised concerns about the number of goals Forest were conceding.
      Steve Cooper’s men have shipped 35 goals in 20 Premier League games this season.

      However, it is understood Henderson did not want any part of Ten Hag’s proposition as he opted to stay at the City Ground.
      Shortly after the exchange between the pair, Henderson was then sidelined for five weeks after suffering a thigh injury.
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      And Ten Hag ended up bringing in former England man Jack Butland on loan from Crystal Palace until the end of the season.
      Butland, 29, is yet to feature for United, with Heaton picked as the preferred option for the Carabao Cup wins over Charlton and Forest.
      He could earn his first start for the club when they travel to the Nou Camp to take on Barcelona in the Europa League play-off round on February 16. More

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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag hints at shock position change for Bruno Fernandes and Victor Lindelof in top-four race

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag has hinted at potential position changes for Bruno Fernandes and Victor Lindelof. The Red Devils cruised into the Carabao Cup final with a 5-0 win on aggregate against Nottingham Forest.
      Erik ten Hag played two Man Utd stars in different positions against Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      Bruno Fernandes was played on the right while substitute Jadon Sancho played centrallyCredit: Getty
      Victor Lindelof played in defensive midfieldCredit: Getty
      But the game saw two first-team stars play in new positions.
      Ten Hag replaced three attacking players after an hour, and on came Jadon Sancho, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford for Alejandro Garnacho, Wout Weghorst and Antony.
      Instead of Sancho occupying the right flank, as he has done many times in his career, the England international operated centrally.
      Interestingly, Fernandes was sent out wide to the right.
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      The Dutchman said on Fernandes: “It was one thought about, but also to bring a different dynamic in the team, I wanted to see how that works, we brought Bruno more times before in the wide position.
      “I think it’s difficult to anticipate it when you first have to deal with Antony, then you bring a semi-wide player there, it’s difficult to anticipate, Bruno is really effective but I want to see the combination with Jadon and Anthony Martial, we’ve seen a different dynamic, that can help us and give us more opportunities in the future.”

      Fernandes provided the goods as his outside of the foot pass found Fred for United’s second of the night.
      The midfielder, who regularly captains the side in Harry Maguire’s absence, says he learned the skill from Ricardo Quaresma.
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      And when Lindelof replaced Casemiro with ten minutes to go, the Swede playing in holding midfield.
      But Ten Hag says Lindelof was trained there during his Benfica days.
      On Lindelof, Ten Hag said: “He was educated as a six, a control, holding midfielder in Benfica, I know he can do that.
      “We tried it in training, maybe one game, I want my centre halves in midfield positions so we create dynamics to construct more dynamic.”
      Man Utd will play Newcastle at Wembley for the Carabao Cup on February 26.
      But Fernandes is keen for United to not lose focus in their pursuit of a top-four finish.
      Fernandes and Lindelof becoming familiar in new roles could help Ten Hag rotate his team better to maintain momentum.
      Fernandes said: “Obviously it’s really good.
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      “For me it’s been three years in the cup, we reached one final and didn’t win that one unfortunately.
      “But now we have another chance. But before that are a lot of games coming, we have to be prepared for that.” More

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      How one Newcastle star will win Carabao Cup winners medal if his team are BEATEN by Man Utd in final

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      A NEWCASTLE player could get a Carabao Cup winners medal if his team LOSES to Manchester United at Wembley on February 26. The Toon booked their place in their first Cup final since 1999 with a 3-1 aggregate win over Southampton.
      Martin Dubravka played twice for Man Utd in their run to the EFL Cup final and can win a medal despite returning to Newcastle early with his loan being cut shortCredit: Getty
      They will play top-four rivals Man Utd under the Wembley arch, who candidly brushed Nottingham Forest aside.
      The Red Devils ran out 5-0 winners across two legs, helping boss Erik ten Hag secure a Cup final appearance in his first season at Old Trafford.
      But United had the help of a Newcastle star to reach the Carabao Cup final.
      Martin Dubravka moved to Man Utd on loan in the summer and made two EFL Cup appearances against Aston Villa and Burnley.
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      However, the 34-year-old was recalled by Newcastle on January 1.
      And the former Toon No1 is now cup tied – meaning he can’t even man the bench for Eddie Howe’s side.

      You should never want your parent club to lose, but in Dubravka’s case, a Carabao Cup winners medal is at stake.
      Should United beat Newcastle at the end of the month, Dubravka will pick up a medal for his participation, while his Newcastle team-mates drown their sorrows as losers.
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      A Newcastle win, however, will see the opposite happen, and Dubravka will have to share a dressing room filled with winners medals.
      Former Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey – sealed a January transfer to Nottingham Forest – will be hoping is old team win the Wembley dust-up.
      The ex-England international, 30, played twice for the Toon in the competition, and could win a medal despite not being at the club anymore. More