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      Cristiano Ronaldo and Tyrone Mings WRESTLE each other in ‘WWE match’ sparking mass melee in Man Utd’s clash at Villa

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      MANCHESTER UNITED forward Cristiano Ronaldo got caught in a ‘wrestling match’ with Aston Villa’s Tyrone Mings at Villa Park this afternoon, sparking a huge melee.The Portugal skipper, 37, came to blows with Mings while United were on the attack.
      Ronaldo and Mings came to blows during the second halfCredit: Reuters
      The Portugal star dragged Mings to the groundCredit: Reuters
      A number of Man Utd and Aston Villa stars intervenedCredit: Reuters
      He attempted to hold off the England defender in a bid to create some space, but the pair became tangled in the process.
      Ronaldo eventually wrestled Mings to the ground, sparking outrage from the Villa players who were quick to swarm him.
      Following a VAR check for violent conduct, both players were shown a yellow card by referee Anthony Taylor.
      Fans took to Twitter to react, with one person writing: “Mings got dropped so bad.”
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      Another added: “Mings making sure Ronaldo knows no means no, as usual he didn’t take well to that news.”
      A third said: “Ronaldo should try his chance in wrestling after he retires!”
      While a fourth joked: “Ronaldo can come out of Mings’ pocket now if he wants.”
      Ronaldo was named United captain for the first time under Erik ten Hag before the game.
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      Ten Hag revealed that he handed him the armband because he is a natural leader.
      The Dutchman told Sky Sports: “Nothing changed, when you are captain and leader you have to set an example and that is what I expect from him.

      “He is an important part of the squad, we are happy with him and now he has to take even more of the leader role.”
      Aston Villa went on to win the game 3-1 thanks to goals from Leon Bailey, Lucas Digne and Jacob Ramsey. More

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      Man Utd will let Aaron Wan-Bissaka join Crystal Palace in loan transfer after playing just FOUR MINUTES for Erik ten Hag

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will let Aaron Wan-Bissaka go ‘home’ to Crystal Palace if the clubs can agree a loan deal.Wan-Bissaka is well out of favour under Erik ten Hag — playing just four minutes for the first team as a substitute back in August and only getting a brief look at the bench in recent weeks.
      Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka could move back to Selhurst ParkCredit: PA
      Erik ten Hag has only given Wan-Bissaka a handful of minutes of playing timeCredit: EPA
      Palace boss Patrick Vieira would take their former defender back but a loan move is the only way he can afford him — and that will take some negotiating.
      Wan-Bissaka, 24, needs a fresh start after his Old Trafford move turned into a nightmare.
      United paid £45million for the right-back in the summer of 2019.
      But their chances of getting decent money from selling are limited because of his fall from grace and the fact he has less than two years left on a five-year deal.
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      Palace may have to pick up all of Wan-Bissaka’s £80,000-a-week wages making it an expensive deal even without having to pay a transfer fee.
      Wan-Bissaka will also want his long-term future sorted, adding a further complication to negotiating a return to Selhurst Park.
      Meanwhile, Vieira is planning to let teenager Malcolm Ebiowei go out on loan to give him game time.
      The exciting wideman joined from Derby last summer and figures regularly on the bench for Palace.
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      Yet Ebiowei, 19, has made just three first-team appearances and a move, probably to the Championship, would help his progress.
      Ebiowei scored and starred for Palace Under-23s against Arsenal last week but needs games at a good level to stay sharp. More

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      Erik ten Hag praises Cristiano Ronaldo for his DEFENDING… as wantaway Man Utd icon’s goalscoring woes go on

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO was singled out for special praise by Erik ten Hag — for his defensive work.Ten Hag’s Manchester United team travel to Aston Villa on Sunday with the Dutchman delighted that Ronaldo is now leading his pressing game.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is struggling to hit the back of the net so far this seasonCredit: Getty
      But Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has praised Ronaldo for his defensive work rateCredit: EPA
      The Red Devils have only conceded once in their last seven games — a penalty in the 1–1 draw with Chelsea.
      Ronaldo missed that Stamford Bridge clash after Ten Hag axed him for refusing to go on as a sub in the 2–0 win over Tottenham and then walking down the tunnel five minutes before the final whistle.
      But CR7 is back in Ten Hag’s good books after he hailed the forward for his tracking back.
      Ten Hag said: “We defend with 11, starting with Cristiano up front.
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      “So we are hard to beat as a team. That’s a compliment but it’s also that process we have to keep going.
      “That makes it hard to beat us because everyone is convinced of that plan, everyone is disciplined in that plan.
      “When we play with the desire and passion, we are hard to beat and that makes us, in this moment, successful.”
      Desire and passion were not the first words former Ajax boss Ten Hag would have used to describe superstar Ronaldo – who went into a super sulk.
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      Ronaldo, 37, was already on a warning from Ten Hag having left Old Trafford at half-time after being replaced in a pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano.
      Ronaldo’s act of contrition was accepted, so he started in the 3–0 Europa League win over Sheriff Tiraspol — scoring the 701st club goal of his career.
      And he has been there at kick–off ever since, against West Ham and Real Sociedad and, again, NO goals have been conceded.
      Ronaldo will be up front again at Villa Park on Sunday.
      However, his Portuguese team-mate Bruno Fernandes will be missing, suspended after picking up five bookings.
      Ten Hag has always been adamant that no player — not even a scoring phenomenon like Ronaldo — is irreplaceable.
      But fiery playmaker Fernandes has figured in every game under the new Red Devils boss and he admitted: “Yeah, until now, Bruno is so important for us.
      “In every match, he plays really good — as a No 10, he’s playing really good games and we have to replace him.
      “That’s the squad. You need a squad, it’s not about 11 players.
      “You need a squad to win in a season and now we have to replace him and we will do.”
      As United fans start believing a Champions League place can be achieved this season, against all expectations, they have voted new-boys Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez first and second in the club’s player of the month awards.
      Yet Ten Hag underscores the new togetherness among his players as a major factor in how the midfielder and defender have settled down.
      He explained: “The signings thank the squad.
      “They are the right players with the right players who were already there. And together, they are forming a team and the team spirit is good — it’s high.
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      “So we need to keep that going, keep constructing that, keep building that, and bring even more passion and desire in because we want to win something.”
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      Man Utd ‘target Benjamin Sesko and Dusan Vlahovic transfers as they prepare for life without Cristiano Ronaldo’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly identified two strikers as they prepare for life without Cristiano Ronaldo.Erik ten Hag has started Ronaldo in United’s last three games but he looks set to move on, possibly in January.
      Benjamin Sesko is reportedly on Manchester United’s radarCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils are also monitoring Dusan Vlahovic’s situationCredit: Reuters
      United are preparing for life without RonaldoCredit: Alamy
      The Red Devils boss tried to sign a striker over the summer but was met with protests after targeting former West Ham star Marko Arnautovic.
      Now United are on the lookout for another Austrian front-man, Benjamin Sesko, according to The Telegraph.
      The club have been monitoring the 19-year-old striker since he broke into RB Salzburg’s first team last season.
      But United could have difficulty trying to sign the youngster as he has a pre-contract agreement with Red Bull group and is set to join RB Leipzig.
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      He could also cost up to £40millon – a big fee for a forward who has scored just six goals in 23 games this season.
      But United are believed to be keen on signing a striker with a lot of potential and Juventus attacker Dusan Vlahovic has also caught the eye.
      Vlahovic signed for the Italian side only last January but United are reportedly monitoring his situation with Max Allegri’s side struggling in Serie A and out of the Champions League.
      The Serbia international is also likely to command a significant fee after Juventus splashed out £62m on him amid interest from Arsenal.
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      Any new arrival will need to buy into Ten Hag’s project and his philosophy of togetherness – much like Ronaldo.
      The Dutchman has praised Ronaldo since he returned to the side after he was dropped against Chelsea but there is still talk of the Portuguese leaving.
      Napoli are said to be interested in a January move with the striker also open to the switch to the Serie A leaders.
      But there is dwindling interest in the superstar and he could remain at Old Trafford if Ten Hag is unable to find a replacement. More

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      Chelsea one of three clubs leading transfer chase for Endrick as Man Utd fall behind in bid to land Brazilian wonderkid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have fallen behind in the transfer race to sign Endrick. The Brazilian wonderkid is being monitored by a number of European heavyweights ahead of a potential transfer.
      Endrick is being tracked by a number of European giantsCredit: Getty
      Endrick shot to fame after scoring 165 goals in the Palmeiras academyCredit: Getty
      Such names include financial powerhouses Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.
      And according to Fabrizio Romano, the trio are all “pushing hard” to sign Endrick.
      No official bids have been sent to Palmeiras yet, although Romano is reporting a bid will be submitted soon.
      The 16-year-old has a release clause worth £52million, but cannot join any club overseas until 2024.
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      Endrick’s agent Frederico Pena explained the reasoning behind this.
      He said: “He has to play for Palmeiras until he turns 18. Consequently, he’ll play at Palmeiras for at least 22 more months.
      “Endrick’s contract with Palmeiras runs until July 2025… He can only move abroad from Brazil from July 2024. No player under the age of 18 can move abroad. He can be sold, but he cannot be transferred.
      “In other words, a club comes here, they do a deal with Palmeiras. But he can’t leave. He has to stay at Palmeiras even though he’s already been sold.”
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      Pena also squashed rumours of an agreement with Real Madrid, which had given Man Utd a boost to their own hopes of signing the teenager.
      And Endrick fuelled this speculation further by copying the new celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a goal during his last game.
      Endrick shot to fame in Brazil following a meteoric rise in the Palmeiras academy where he scored a staggering 165 goals. More

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      Liverpool ’emerge as favourites to seal £130m Jude Bellingham transfer ahead of Man Utd, Chelsea and Real Madrid’

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      LIVERPOOL have emerged as favourites to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.The England star has drawn interest from all over Europe with his sensational displays in Germany.
      Jude Bellingham is high in-demandCredit: Getty
      The Englishman’s future dominates Marca’s Saturday editionCredit: Marca
      Bellingham, 19, is a priority signing for Real Madrid – although Liverpool have taken steps to put themselves in pole position.
      According to ESPN, Jurgen Klopp’s side are building a “close relationship” with the midfielder’s representatives.
      They add that Liverpool are working hard on a “framework” for the deal.
      Bellingham is under contract in Germany for another two-and-a-half years – although Dortmund are likely to let him go either in January or more likely next summer.
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      It is suggested that it could take a fee in the region of £130million to snap up the Three Lions ace.
      Liverpool opted against making a big splash in the transfer market for a midfielder last summer – instead choosing to wait for Bellingham.
      They decided to keep Naby Keita for the last year of his contract, while signing Arthur Melo on loan.
      Spanish paper Marca claim that Real Madrid have received assurances that Bellingham wants to play for them.
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      But the Spanish champions would not be able to afford the package that Liverpool are putting together.
      Chelsea are also set to be in the mix, with Todd Boehly eager to sign Bellingham.
      Despite the American’s spending power, however, the Blues find themselves behind in the race at present.
      Manchester United have also been mentioned as Bellingham suitors in the past, but are not at the front of the queue. More

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      How Man Utd could line up against Aston Villa with Garnacho pushing to start and Maguire set for recall

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel to Aston Villa this weekend with youngster Alejandro Garnacho pressing for only his fourth Premier League start for the Red Devils.United travel to Villa on Park on Sunday afternoon looking to maintain their recent run of good form in domestic and European competition.
      Alejandro Garnacho scored United’s winning goal against Real Sociedad on ThursdayCredit: Getty
      The teenager is in contention to start in Sunday’s match against Aston VillaCredit: AP
      Skipper Harry Maguire is also in line to retain his place in the starting XICredit: AP
      How Manchester United could line up at Villa Park
      And winger Garnacho will be hoping his recent good form will earn him a place in Erik Ten Hag’s starting XI this weekend.
      The Spaniard was on target in the Red Devils’ Europa League triumph over Real Sociedad on Thursday night – scoring the only goal of the game.
      The 18-year-old’s display in the Basque Country has made a solid case for him to start against the Villans.
      Another Red Devil who made a strong case to start at Villa Park is club skipper Harry Maguire.
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      The England international returned to the starting XI in last weekend’s 1-0 victory over West Ham and also featured in the win over Sociedad.
      Maguire turned in a steady performance worthy of retaining his place in the starting XI.
      The 29-year-old’s back-to-back starts against the Hammers and Sociedad came after he was dropped from the XI following United’s horror shows against Brighton and Brentford in August.
      Victory at the Reale Arena wasn’t enough for United top Group E, meaning Ten Hag’s troops will have to go into a playoff against a demoted team from this year’s Champions League.
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      He said: “You do not always get what you deserve.
      “That’s always football. The first leg, you get a penalty that isn’t a penalty. Today we win. So I’m happy with that.”
      Ten Hag said of Garnacho’s strike: “Some other things like the performance from Garnacho, Donny back in the team, we made a really good goal.
      “But, of course, we are disappointed because we didn’t score the two goals we need.
      “Antony was not available, Anthony Martial was not available, Jadon Sancho was not available, so it’s thin, and I am really happy with Garnacho’s performance.
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      “He was a threat, he scored a goal, he was reliable in defending, so I hope he can keep this going.
      “It was a great attack, Bruno [Fernandes], Ronny [Cristiano Ronaldo] and a great finish, it was really enjoyable.” More

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      Donny van de Beek almost certain to seal Man Utd transfer exit in January after fans slam his Real Sociedad showing

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      DONNY VAN DE BEEK is almost certain to seal a transfer away from Manchester United after fans have slammed him for his performance against Real Sociedad.The Dutchman, 25, rarely features for the Red Devils despite his ex-Ajax boss, Erik ten Hag, being in charge.
      Van de Beek failed to impress on his return to United’s teamCredit: Getty
      Van de Beek has played just five times for United this season and has struggled with injury.
      His latest appearance came in the 1-0 Europa League group win over Real Sociedad.
      However, Van de Beek failed to impress.
      He struggled to get on the ball and make any kind of contribution to the game.
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      Van de Beek managed just nine passes in 58 minutes.
      One fan said on Twitter: “We might need to sell Donny van de Beek to raise some funds and allow him get some regular playing time.”
      Another said: “Donny van de Beek has blown his best chance yet at Manchester United.”
      A third tweeted: “Donny van de Beek was given chance yesterday to prove himself but failed terribly.”
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      Despite his woes since his £39million 2020 transfer, Van de Beek still feels he can make an impact at Old Trafford.
      Speaking to the club website, Van de Beek said: “To be injured is the most difficult thing for a player.
      “You want to be on the pitch, around the guys in the stadium, feel the grass and, yeah, it’s a hard time if you are injured.
      “I’m happy to be back and have to stay fit for a longer time and just try to help the team.
      “I feel great, I feel good and what I’m saying is I just need to keep going and, if chances come, I have to take them.
      “It [playing an attacking role] is also one of the points how I can maybe help the team, play in between the lines and make my runs with the ball, give some passes.
      “I just do my best and have to stay fit and just help the team. 
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      “Yes [it’s been hard], especially for some of the other guys who have played so many games.
      “I was out for a while so, for me, it’s a little bit different.” More