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      Moment mouse is spotted at Old Trafford during Man Utd’s win over Southampton as fans fume ‘this is disgusting’

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      A MOUSE was spotted at Old Trafford during Manchester United’s late comeback win over Southampton.The discovery was made by a fan sitting in the East End, who shared a video to a popular social media account.A supporter posted this video from Old TraffordCredit: X @AmorimBalllA field mouse was stuck at the back of a seat in frontThe video has been viewed more than 4,000 times and countingUnited, who were 10 minutes away from the embarrassment of losing to Southampton at home before Amad Diallo’s 12-minute hat-trick, disgusted fans in more ways than one.During last night’s match, an X account user claimed that a “rat is at Old Trafford. Yes it’s real 😅.”Attached was a video of a field mouse stuck between the concrete floor and the back of a seat in front.It showed an empty pitch, leaving many to speculate that it was taken before the game or at half-time.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe fan didn’t alert those around them in the clip, but thought it was best saved for social media.The video has been viewed more than 4,000 times,with one fan writing: “This is disgusting!”Another fan wrote: “So gross 🤢”, while a third said: “It’s all falling, reset everything from the start.”Meanwhile a rodent was seen scurrying across United’s pitch, with Saints keeper Aaron Ramsdale spotted in the far distance.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSManchester United declined to comment when approached by SunSport.It’s believed the rodent problem stems from Old Trafford being squeezed between a railway line and a canal.OLD TRAFFORD STADIUM VT YOUTUBE masterAmad Diallo’s quickfire hat-trick snatched victory away from SouthamptonCredit: RexIt comes after The Mail reported a mice infestation at Old Trafford in December.Rodent droppings were reportedly found in food kiosks and plush suites during a hygiene inspection.While more were unearthed during checks of a ground-level corporate suite.As a result, United’s hygiene rating dropped from four to two stars at the end of 2024.In November, fans spotted a dead rat in a puddle under a seat.The club have now been ordered to make drastic improvements to bring up their hygiene rating.A club spokesperson previously addressed how they are trying to combat their rodent problem, stating in December: “Manchester United implements a robust pest-control system throughout Old Trafford.”Multiple weekly checks are made in all catering areas and stringent measures are taken to ensure levels of hygiene and cleanliness are high wherever food is stored, prepared and served.”If incidences of this nature do occur at the stadium, immediate and appropriate action is taken.”The shocking discovery comes just one year after the Red Devils were given a ONE-star hygiene ratings by inspectors.United’s hygiene rating has plummeted once againOld Trafford’s plumbing has also been a problemOne game saw a torrent of water stream down from the roofSunSport revealed guests were allegedly served raw chicken during an event at Old Trafford and subsequently became ill.United only gained their recent four-star rating in November.And the rodent incident is a setback in their quest to regain their status as the league’s top club.Fans have long thought the Theatre of Dreams could do with a lick of paint, with the ancient arena even leaking water during a recent press conference with manager Ruben Amorim.It comes after water has been seen flooding down from a damaged roof at recent games.READ MORE SUN STORIESRatcliffe is now hoping to build a new £2billion mega stadium while revamping the surrounding area.The Red Devils sit 12th in the table after just seven wins in 21 games this term. More

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      Chelsea ‘make shock move for Alejandro Garnacho with Man Utd star seen as replacement for outcast Christopher Nkunku’

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      CHELSEA are plotting a move for Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, according to reports.The 20-year-old winger is reportedly seen as an ideal replacement for Premier League outcast Christopher Nkunku.Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Alejandro GarnachoCredit: AlamyChelsea are open to offloading Christopher NkunkuCredit: GettyAccording to L’Equipe, Chelsea are considering a move for Argentina international Garnacho, who is allegedly open to leaving Old Trafford.Nkunku, 27, is weighing up his options, with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich reportedly planning a swoop.The Frenchman hasn’t been able to cement a place in Enzo Marseca’s starting line-up with Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer ahead in the pecking order.Chelsea are in the market for a consistent winger amid Noni Madueke’s drop off and Mykhailo Mudryk’s provisional suspension, after the Ukrainian provided a positive result on an A-sample drugs test.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAthletic reporter David Ornstein wrote on X: “Conversations surrounding Chelsea’s interest in Garnacho are at an ‘early stage’.”Meanwhile, Napoli, who are set to lose Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to PSG, had a £40million bid for Garnacho rejected by United this week.But it is claimed that the Red Devils are holding out for £60million for their homegrown star and will listen to offers for the entire squad.United are testing the margins of the Prem’s Profit and Sustainability regulations after splashing over £600million in less than three years at the request of former gaffer Erik ten Hag.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGarnacho, whose sale would represent pure profit on the books, came through United’s ranks and has 23 goals in 116 appearances since making his debut in 2022.But this season he has been at loggerheads with manager Ruben Amorim – who dropped the forward for the Manchester derby in December.Man Utd Player Ratings vs SouthamptonHow Garnacho compares to Nknku’s Premier League form this seasonGarnacho has since returned to United’s squad but was challenged to raise his levels by Amorim.He played a full 90 minutes in United’s late comeback 3-1 victory over Southampton last night.But he was disappointed to miss a sitter in the early stages, before Amad Diallo’s late 12-minute hat-trick saved Amorim’s blushes.Before Southampton, Amorim said: “He has talent and he needs to learn to play in a different position.”He needs to play better inside. He improves a lot in the recovering position when he doesn’t have the ball.”But by doing that, sometimes he’s not in the right place to make transitions like he was in the past.”He’s improving during training and started the last game against Arsenal.”Chelsea solved United’s Jadon Sancho conundrum on deadline day last summer.Sancho was shipped out on loan to Stamford Bridge for the season – with the Blues then obliged to buy him for a reported £23milion fee.Chelsea also solved United’s Jadon Sancho conundrum on deadline day last yearThe former Dortmund star, 24, was soon handed regular starts ahead of Nkunku.Nkunku, who joined from RB Leipzig for £52million in 2023, has only scored two goals in 18 Premier League appearances.But he has amassed a total of 13 goals and four assists in 28 appearances across all competitions.Nkunku has been reduced to being a cup player- scoring seven goals in seven Europa Conference League appearances, and one in the EFL Cup and FA Cup.The Blues are also keeping tabs on Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, who is on Liverpool’s radar.Meanwhile, Garnacho joins Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo as academy products facing uncertain futures.Rashford is yet to play since revealing he is ready for a “new challenge” in December.And as the winter window draws to its cliamx, still no developments have been made for a move.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat is despite his reps meeting with AC Milan in Italy and others like Borussia Dortmund remaining linked.But Mainoo has also attracted attention from Chelsea, as well as Bayern, amid reports he has not extended his contract- set to expire in 2027 – as of yet.Rashford is yet to play since revealing he is ready for a ‘new challenge’ in DecemberCredit: ReutersKobbie Mainoo hasn’t signed a new contract yetCredit: PA More

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      Highest-paid Premier League players revealed as Erling Haaland signs Man City deal worth £26MILLION per year

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      ERLING HAALAND’S mind-boggling new £500,000-per-week deal has made the Norwegian the highest-paid Premier League player EVER.Manchester City have announced that the goal-scoring machine has signed a 10-year-contract worth £26million per season.Erling Haaland has penned a ten-year contractCredit: RexHe has been tied down to the club until 2034The 24-year-old’s record breaking deal, which runs until 2034, has knocked City team-mate Kevin De Bruyne off his perch as the Prem’s top earner.It puts the total value close to £250million and overtakes Chelsea’s nine-year-deal for Cole Palmer to become the longest contract in Prem history.Haaland, who was previously contracted until 2027, has proved a phenomenon at City, scoring 111 goals in only 126 games since signing from Borussia Dortmund for £50million in summer 2022.And now SunSport has taken a look at the revised 10 biggest earners after twice Golden Boot winner Haaland’s mammoth new deal.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS10) Kai Havertz – £280k-per-weekArsenal forked out an initial £60million and an additional £5million in potential add-ons to sign Havertz from Chelsea in the summer of 2023.He usurped Gabriel Jesus as the highest-paid player at the Emirates and his contract also includes an additional £50,000-per-week in potential bonuses.The Germany international silenced his critics in his debut season, but has faced horrific abuse from Arsenal fans for his poor finishing as Mikel Arteta’s men were dumped out of the FA Cup by Man Utd last Sunday.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSKai Havertz is the highest-paid full-time Arsenal playerCredit: Getty=7) Jack Grealish – £300k-per-weekJack Grealish, 29, penned a £300,000-per-week contract when he joined City in 2021 in a deal from Aston Villa worth £100million.Most read in FootballHe is the third highest-paid man in Pep Guardiola’s squad, but 15 goal contributions in 145 games is under-par for what many expected.Jack Grealish is the joint-third highest-paid Manchester City playerTop ten greatest Premier League players of all time as Kevin de Bruyne and Cristiano Ronaldo both miss out on top spot=7) Bruno Fernandes – £300k-per-weekBefore Amad Diallo’s recent heroics, club-captain Fernandes was one of the only Man Utd players worth their salt.The midfielder has been Old Trafford’s standout performer in recent years, winning the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Season award in 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2023/24.The Portugal international is now earning a base salary of £300,000-per-week, which equates to around £15.6million-per-year. He can also get another £75,000-per-week in bonuses.Bruno Fernandes recently signed a new deal at Old TraffordCredit: Getty=7) Bernardo Silva – £300k-per-weekYou’ll notice City account for a sizeable portion of this list. Silva was offered a £500,000-a-week contract by Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in 2023, but he rejected that lucrative offer and signed a contract extension with City.The Portuguese winger was previously linked with a move away, as his current City contract ends next summer.Bernardo Silva’s current City deal expires next summerCredit: Getty=5) Marcus Rashford – £325k-per-weekMarcus Rashford earns £25,000 more per week than club captain Fernandes, placing him second on Man Utd’s books.But the England international, 27, has been iced out of Ruben Amorim’s squad and is linked with several January moves.The wantaway star has fallen out with yet another United manager and told Henry Winter: “I’m ready for a new challenge.”Marcus Rashford is another player earning in excess of £300,000 per week=5) Raheem Sterling – £325k-per-weekRaheem Sterling’s eye-watering wages are currently split between Chelsea and his season-long loan club Arsenal.Reports suggest that both London clubs pay the former Man City winger, who has scored just one goal this term, around £162,500-per-week.If he’s forced back to Stamford Bridge in the summer, he’ll replace Reece James as Chelsea’s top earner.Raheem Sterling’s wages are split between Chelsea and loan club ArsenalCredit: Getty=3) Mohamed Salah – £350k-per-weekLiverpool legend Mo Salah is into the final year of the £350,000-per-week contract he signed in 2022.It remains to be seen whether the Egyptian, 32, who joined in 2017, will leave in the summer.Liverpool fans are desperate for Salah, who has 38 goal contributions in 29 appearances this season, to pen a new deal as Saudi Arabian clubs step up their pursuits.Mo Salah has the biggest wages of any player at AnfieldCredit: Getty=3) Casemiro – £350k-per-weekCasemiro, 32, impressed after joining United for £70m from Real Madrid, but soon endured a torrid 2023/24 campaign as he received huge criticism.But the five-time Champions League winner has been reduced to just 21 appearances this season – and mostly from the bench. Casemiro is the best-paid Manchester United playerCredit: Getty2) Kevin De Bruyne – £400k-per-weekDe Bruyne’s title as highest-paid Premier League player could was stripped away after Haaland’s new deal this week.The Man City man, 33, will go down as one of the all-time greats in English football if he leaves at the end of his contract in the summer after 10 incredible years at the Etihad.Kevin De Bruyne is now the second highest earner at City and in the PremCredit: Getty1) Erling Haaland – £500k-per-weekNo Prem player has ever earned more than HALF-A-MILLION QUID in weekly wages before Haaland.After signing his record-breaking deal, Haaland said: “I am super happy. I am proud. It is difficult to put into words because it is a big moment. I am happy and that is the right word to use.READ MORE SUN STORIES“In the end, speaking with the people I spoke with, the hunger and the support that I have been getting for the last couple of years from the board, from the bosses and from Pep, it was an easy decision. I am delighted.”The Norwegian superstar, who has the most goals for his country at the age of 24, will earn £71,000-PER-DAY. More

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘in advanced talks with Euro giants as ex-Man Utd boss, 51, prepares for return to management’

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is close to being appointed manager of Euro giants Besiktas. The Turkish club have been without a manager since sacking Giovanni van Bronckhorst last month. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in advanced talks to return to managementCredit: GettyThe Norweigan has not been in post since being sacked by Man Utd four years agoCredit: GettySolskjaer, 51, has not held a managerial role since leaving Manchester United in 2021. The former Red Devils striker helped guide United to a second-place finish in the Premier League and reached a Europa League final.According to Fabrizio Romano, negotiations between Solksjaer and Besiktas are in the “final stages.”Solksjaer is set to sign a “one-and-a-half-year contract” with the Turkish club. READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe is due to watch Besiktas’ game against Samsunspor this weekend from the stands in Istanbul. The 51-year-old has been linked to the vacant Leicester City and West Ham jobs over the past year.Ole was also touted for a shock return to Old Trafford before Ruben Amorim took the helm. Solksjaer spent nine seasons with United as a player, winning six Premier League titles and scoring over 100 goals.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe former super sub took on the manager’s role at the Theatre of Dreams in 2018 after a successful spell in interim charge.But he was sacked less than three years later.BBC look back on Sir Alex Ferguson’s career in two part documentary Besiktas would be the fourth club of Solksjaer’s managerial career.He has also taken charge of Cardiff City and Molde, twice winning the Tippeligaen with the Norwegian side.Besiktas are currently sixth in the Turkish Super Lig with 30 points from 18 games.Leaders Galatasaray are in charge of the title race, with former United boss Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbache giving chase.The Special One has railed against the Super Lig and its officials in recent weeks, branding the league “toxic”. More

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      Man Utd 3 Southampton 1: Amorim’s awful side saved by 12 minute Amad hat-trick as Ratcliffe watches shocking display

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were facing the embarrassment of losing four straight home games in the top flight for the first time in almost a century.And this would have been the lowest of all — against a Southampton team with the worst record at this stage of the season in Prem history.Sir Jim Ratcliffe watched on from the Old Trafford standsCredit: PAAmad Diallo took home the match ballCredit: GettyManuel Ugarte’s first-half own goal had left Ruben Amorim starting at yet another disastrous defeat in what has been an awful season.But Amad — who has scored huge goals at both Manchester City and Liverpool in recent weeks — grabbed an incredible 12-minute hat-trick to spare United’s blushes.The first came eight minutes from time. And then as the clock ticked round to 90, the Ivorian latched on to a clever pass from sub Christian Eriksen to volley his team ahead.There was still time for him to pounce on a defensive mix-up to complete his hat-trick in injury time.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAmad signed a new £90,000-per-week deal earlier this month — and he pretty much repaid it all in those minutes.Amorim had said he would learn more about his team in this game than he did in the draws at Liverpool and Arsenal — but what did this tell him exactly?United’s last home game here included a shambolic first half against Newcastle in the final days of 2024. That meant they had lost three straight home games in the league for the first time in 45 years.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut since then they have turned in encouraging displays at the Emirates and Anfield to at least give their fans some cause for optimism.Yet they still started the night 15th in the table — and new boss Amorim had won just two of his first nine league matches in charge.Manchester United squad transfer verdict: stay or go? articleAnd they started like it, too, against a team who are rock bottom and, statistically, have the worst record after 20 games of a season in Premier League history with just six points.What’s more, they had only scored 12 goals before this game in what has been a bleak campaign for everyone at St Mary’s.Yet, amazingly, it was Saints who looked more confident early on — despite losing all three of their Prem matches since Ivan Juric took charge just before Christmas.Ghanaian forward Kamaldeen Sulemana wriggled into the box and fired a low shot that was pushed away by Andre Onana.Then Mateus Fernandes was allowed to carry the ball forward but his low shot lacked conviction and was never going to trouble the United keeper.While United had been second best, they should have gone ahead midway through the first half as Rasmus Hojlund got away down the left.Manuel Ugarte’s own goal gave Southampton the leadCredit: GettyThe upset was on at Old TraffordCredit: GettyHe unselfishly squared for Alejandro Garnacho who looked a certain scorer but somehow slid his shot wide of the post.Amorim had his head in his hands in his technical area and no wonder – it was a golden opportunity.Then again, the one that came Southampton’s way soon afterwards was just as good.Tyler Dibling weaved his way through before bringing a smart save out of Onana but the rebound fell perfectly for Fernandes.The Portuguese midfielder had almost the whole goal to aim at but Onana was able to stick out a long arm and keep his effort out.Some felt the Cameroon was lucky to keep his place after the heroics of his understudy Altay Bayindir in the FA Cup win at the Emirates – but he proved his manager right with that double save.Diallo pulled the game back levelCredit: RexIt set up his dream nightCredit: GettyIt was 1930 last time the Red Devils lost four straight league games at home – and just before half-time they were staring it straight in the face.A corner on the left from Fernandes was flicked on by Dibling and cannoned off the back of Manuel Ugarte – and this time Onana couldn’t keep it out.United have conceded 10 goals from corners now in the league this season – opponents clearly know it is a weakness.Onana prevented it from getting worse moments later when he acrobatically pushed away a thumping drive from Dibling.It is 17 long matches since Saints last won on their travels in the Prem – but their fans were dreaming at the break.Amorim looked furious as he made his way off at the break and he had made three changes within the first eight minutes of the second half.One of them was Antony – who is likely to leave on loan this month – and he saw a shot deflected over within minutes of his introduction.Diallo poked United in frontCredit: GettyHe was the hero of the gameCredit: GettyAt the other end, the lively Sulemana saw a shot blocked in the box by Matthijs De Ligt – whose arm was certainly outstretched – but replays showed it hit his shoulderSulemana was giving United’s £52million defender Leny Yoro a torrid night and after beating him again he slid another shot wide of the far post.Yet United should have been level on the hour as Garnacho’s low cross found Antony sliding in at the back post – but he could only direct his effort into the grateful gloves of Aaron Ramsdale.It pretty much sums up the £85 million man’s stay at Old Trafford.Garnacho forced a flying save out of Ramsdale as United – finally – started to put the visiting defence under some pressure.And the England keeper saved again from Bruno Fernandes who saw a rebound hooked away.But on 82 minutes they got the leveller as Joshua Zirkzee fed Amad – and while his cross was blocked it fell nicely for him to thump a low shot past Ramsdale.READ MORE SUN STORIESJust as the clock ticked round to 90, Eriksen’s delicious pass was right into the path of the Ivorian who slotted past the visiting keeper.And then he took advantage of a Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ shocking touch to roll into an empty net and claim the match ball.Diallo snuck in to make it threeCredit: PADiallo turned the game on its headCredit: Getty More

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      Antony’s horror Man Utd career gets even worse with ‘miss of the season’ as fans say ‘maybe this sport isn’t for you’

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      ANTONY registered a contender for “miss of the season” against Southampton. The out-of-form winger came off the bench with United 1-0 down against bottom of the table Saints. Alejandro Garnacho squared it to Antony but he missedCredit: TNT SportsFans raged at Antony onlineCredit: ReutersBut Antony sent the Old Trafford crowd and fans online into meltdown after his horror miss from just yards out. Alejandro Garnacho – who squandered a sitter of his own in the first-half – squared the ball across to substitute Antony. But the Brazilian appeared to slip and actually send the ball sideways – back the way it came from.Fuming fans online showed no mercy as one said: “How has Antony not scored?.”READ MORE IN football Another raged: “Antony maybe this sport just isn’t for you.”One added: “I have so many questions… “Why go to ground? Why lead with your knee? And how on earth does Antony miss that? Miss of the season?CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnother joked: “What a block by Antony.”Most read in FootballAntony was signed by old boss Erik ten Hag from Ajax for £85.5million but he has struggled for form with just 12 goals to his name in United red. United needed a late Amad Diallo hat-trick to come from behind in the last ten minutes and win the game 3-1. Amad Diallo was the hero at Old TraffordCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I just knew…’ – TNT Sports hailed for showing ‘perfect’ graphic seconds before Southampton goal at Man Utd

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      TNT SPORTS were hailed for showing the perfect graphic seconds before Southampton’s goal at Manchester United. The Saints travelled to Old Trafford bottom of the Premier League on the back of three defeats. This was shown seconds before Southampton’s goalBut they also made the trip having not scored a single goal from a corner kick all season – as shown in a graphic on TNT.So it came as no surprise to United fans when just seconds later the hosts went behind following a Manuel Ugarte own goal from a Southampton corner kick.One said: “Southampton haven’t scored from a corner this season. Man Utd: Hold my beer.”Another added: “I just KNEW Southampton were scoring from that corner as soon as those corner stats appeared on the screen.”READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSOne joked: “I’m crying, commentary said Southampton haven’t scored from a corner this season and IMMEDIATELY they score it vs Man United.” Another said: “Whoever from TNT Sports put that graphic up before Southampton scored from their corner needs a pay rise.”While Southampton have found little success scoring corners this season – United have had the same problem defending them. Ugarte own goal was the tenth goal Ruben Amorim’s side have conceded from a corner this season. Most read in FootballPrem goals conceded from corners in 24/25 season Manchester United: 10Wolves: 10Southampton: 9West Ham United: 5Fulham: 4Brighton: 4Tottenham: 4Leicester: 4Everton: 4Arsenal: 4CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThat puts them level with Wolves on the most goals conceded from corners this season. Harry Maguire admitted in December that he feared clubs were targeting United’s inability to defend set-pieces. United needed a late Amad Diallo hat-trick to come from behind in the last ten minutes and win the game 3-1. Harry Maguire reveals Man Utd weakness that rivals are ‘targeting’ after defeat to Wolves More

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      Brutal Ruben Amorim hauls off in-demand ace for Antony at HALF-TIME in shocker vs Saints leaving Man Utd fans baffled

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      RUBEN AMORIM did not pull his punches following a dismal Manchester United performance against Southampton.The Portuguese boss admitted he would learn more about his players from this game than he had against Liverpool or Arsenal.Brutal Ruben Amorim brought on Antony at half-time against SouthamptonCredit: GettyKobbie Mainoo was hooked at half-time with Manchester United 1-0 downCredit: APRasmus Hojlund and Manuel Ugarte were also hooked minutes into the second halfAnd the opening 45 minutes against the Saints proved there was still a long way to go before this team could be considered a European challenger.With new manager Ivan Juric, the Prem’s bottom side created a plethora of dangerous chances that were thwarted by Andre Onana, before Manuel Ugarte bundled into his own net from a corner.Brutal Amorim then hooked Kobbie Mainoo at half-time and replaced him with Antony.The move comes with Mainoo in the middle of stalled contract talks and reports about his future swirling, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich both said to be interested in the midfielder’s services.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAmorim made more changes a few minutes into the second half as well, with Rasmus Hojlund and Manuel Ugarte both being hooked as Joshua Zirkzee and Toby Collyer replaced them.Reacting to the changes on social media, one fan said: “If Amorim used all five subs at HT, he would be completely justified in doing so…..”A second said: “I don’t get that substitution at all and will add fuel to the rumour mill fire concerning Mainoo but I will trust the Amorim process.”A third added: “Antony on for Mainoo? does Amorim want to lose this game?”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnother said: “Zirkzee already done more than Hojlund since he came on … this one’s on Amorim for not starting him.”A fifth said: “Why has he taken off Ugarte and not Garnacho. Shocking subs by Amorim.”Manchester United squad transfer verdict: stay or go? articleIn the end, Amorim was vindicated with Manchester United triumphing 3-1.But many will put that down to the brilliance of Amad Diallo who scored a 12 minute hat-trick late in the game. More