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MANCHESTER UNITED bounced back from a disappointing draw with Leeds earlier this week to earn a 2-0 win over the Whites thanks to Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.The scoreline did not directly reflect the game itself, with Leeds causing numerous problems for Erik ten Hag’s men, but United did enough to steal all three points on the day.
Rashford led United to a 2-0 winCredit: Getty
Rashford opened the scoring late in the game with a header following Luke Shaw’s superb cross before Garnacho sealed the win just a few minutes later.
Here’s how SunSport’s Emillia Hawkins rated the performance.
David De Gea – 6
When called upon throughout the game, De Gea made some good saves to keep the score level.
But, a huge error in the early stages of the second half almost led to a Leeds opener when he passed the ball straight to Crysencio Summerville, who could not make the most of the opportunity.
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Diogo Dalot – 6
After a shaky first half, Dalot grew in confidence after the break which helped to strengthen United’s defence.
He even came close to breaking the deadlock in the 64th minute when his long-range strike rattled the crossbar.
Harry Maguire – 4
It was another disappointing day at the office for the England defender.
Maguire was sloppy in possession of the ball and almost cost his team a goal on two separate occasions – giving the ball away once before escaping penalty appeals.
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Luke Shaw – 7
The most composed player in United’s defence, Shaw did well to break down some potentially dangerous Leeds attacks.
His ability to play out from the back also enabled Rashford and Sancho to push forward.
Tyrell Malacia – 6
The right-back struggled to contain the threat of Summerville on the wing, which led to a few mistakes.
But as the Red Devils looked to attack, he was quick to offer support to Rashford.
Marcel Sabitzer – 7
Sabitzer was dragged out of position on a number of occasions, leaving a gap in midfield as a result.
But he did well to make some strong challenges in a bid to break down play.
Fred – 6
The midfielder made some strong challenges in midfield, but he sometimes drifted too far forward, leaving Sabitzer on his own to deal with any counter attacks.
Jadon Sancho – 7
Sancho is slowly but surely beginning to find his form again after a long spell out of action.
He provided an energetic outlet on the right, forcing fouls from Junior Firpo.
Bruno Fernandes – 6
He struggled to make the most of his chances, especially during the first half.
Marcus Rashford – 8
Just as Man Utd looked as though they were beginning to settle for a draw, Rashford popped up – as he has done so many times already this season – to score a crucial goal.
He has posed a problem to every team he has come up against this year, and today was no different.
Wout Weghorst – 5
He struggled to make an impact in attack with a lack of involvement throughout the game.
When he was in possession, the small window of opportunity for a potential goal frequently slammed shut due to a sloppy pass or a lack of pace and intensity.
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Substitutes
Alejandro Garnacho (for Sancho, 61) – 8
The young star made his presence known as soon as he stepped onto the pitch and earned a goal as a result.
Lisandro Martinez (for Malacia, 61) –
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ERIK TEN HAG appears to have dismissed Manchester United’s chances of winning the title this season after admitting the squad “lack quality.”Man Utd were left to call up reinforcements for their 2-2 draw against Leeds.
Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United currently “lack quality”Credit: Getty
That game saw United without both first-choice centre-mids, Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, and right-winger Antony.
This saw Fred and Marcel Sabitzer partner up in midfield, with the Brazilian putting in a less-than-stellar display.
Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford, who SunSport revealed has set up a security firm, was shifted out to the right wing to accommodate Alejandro Garnacho at left wing.
Despite a solid performance from Garnacho, United did not start truly kicking into gear until Rashford was moved away from the right wing as he replaced Wout Weghorst up front.
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Speaking ahead of the match today, Ten Hag revealed his vision to have two top class players in every position in order to allow United to compete on all fronts.
He said: “If we want to restore Manchester United, we need top players but also double in each position because we want to act in so many competitions.
“You saw it in the last game how we have, in certain positions, a lack of quality. That can’t be if you want to compete for the highest [trophies].
“I’m here to manage the team, get the best out of them, and of course I have a job in bringing the right players in.
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“There is a lot of communication about that with the board and management of the club but I am here to achieve the sporting aims and goals, not the finance.”
After a January which saw Ten Hag only loan in players, his summer war chest could be significantly larger with the club set to be sold to new owners.
Middle Eastern consortiums and Britain’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe are among the interested parties, with the latter said to be “determined” to get a deal done.
Ten Hag added: “I am calm about the situation (takeover). I am planning. I always go for the highest, so we go for the best, the best we can get, but also we have plan B.
“What you see in the Premier League is other clubs investing but also having quality in managers, players and getting good players in.
“The competition is really tough. For a long time it was a two-horse race but now I think it is a six, seven, eight-horse race.’
“I still can refer to my first press conference here: I said ‘Things can change.'”
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A HOST of former Manchester United and City stars have a regular kickabout together arranged by a “secret” Whatsapp group.However, they get booted out if they break one strict rule.
Stephen Ireland arranges regular kickabouts for a host of former Premier league starsCredit: Bradley Ormesher
Danny Simpson revealed he is one of players that takes partCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Premier League title winner Danny Simpson, 36, revealed he is one of the players involved in the games.
The ex-United trainee, who won the title with Leicester in 2016, is currently a free agent after his contract expired at Bristol City last summer.
But he continues to get his kicks with a competitive game of footy involving a number of other former top-flight players.
He revealed to The Telegraph that regularly plays in games across Cheshire that are organised by former Manchester City, Aston Villa and Stoke ace Stephen Ireland.
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And he is joined by the likes of Joleon Lescott, Nedum Onuoha, Danny Drinkwater, John O’Shea and Ravel Morrison.
Simpson said: “People realised I wasn’t playing, and I think if you’re out of contract, someone will end up trying to recruit you.
“You get kicked out if you haven’t paid your loser’s fee, though!”
Simson added: “I miss being around the lads every day. I’ve not been quiet about that.
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“I do miss walking out on a Saturday but mainly… well, if you’re around 20 lads every day for 20 years, that’s hard to replace. 
“It’s one thing being fit in terms of treadmill runs, box-to-box-sprints, but then there’s being football fit.’”
Despite enjoying his matches with his former pro colleagues, Simpson still has ambitions of getting another club and continuing his career.
He added: “I’m not retired. If someone needs a right-back, I have to be ready.
“Maybe that is my last hurrah.” More