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      Man Utd 0 Real Sociedad 1: Subdued Old Trafford observes minute’s silence as nation mourns death of The Queen

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      A BIZARRE PENALTY decision saw Manchester United beaten in the Europa League by Real Sociedad on a sombre night at Old Trafford.Buckingham Palace announced Queen Elizabeth II had passed away after the Royal family gathered at Balmoral this afternoon.
      A minute’s silence was perfectly observed at Old Trafford after the death of Queen ElizabethCredit: Getty
      Brais Mendez celebrates after firing Real Sociedad ahead at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      Following the Queen’s death, Old Trafford flew their flags at half-mast as the teams wore black armbands and all advertising hoardings around the ground had been blacked out.
      And the minute’s silence was perfectly respected before both teams got their respective Europa campaigns underway.
      It was the 56th minute when Italian referee Marco Di Bello pointed to the spot after the ball hit Lisandro Martinez as he slid in to block David Silva’s effort.
      But replays showed the point-blank shot had hit Martinez on the knee and deflected up onto his elbow.
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      It looked for sure that VAR would overturn the decision but it stood and Brais Mendez made no mistake in beating David de Gea with a powerful kick into the bottom right-hand corner with a goal that was very much against the run of play.
      But penalty aside, United could not have too many complaints in the end after an uninspiring showing.
      With six changes made by Erik Ten Hag from the victory over Arsenal it was a chance for players to stake claims for Premier League action.
      It is fair to say that the boss will be reverting back to ‘team A’ next time out with Cristiano Ronaldo certainly doing little to suggest he should be getting his place back.
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      This was the tournament Cristiano Ronaldo wanted out of Old Trafford to avoid.
      The five-time Champions League winner, even at 37, had his eyes set on the biggest prize once more when he tried to engineer a move away from United this summer.
      But no one with designs on it wanted him and United were not in it.
      So here he was playing in the Europa League for the first time since he turned out for Sporting Lisbon against Partizan Belgrade in the competition 20 years ago.
      He did not look up for the fight.
      Indeed when he did have the ball in the back of the net it was the lackadaisical way in which he had failed to get back onside that turned out costing him.
      It was the 35th minute and Diogo Dalot picked the ball up midway inside the opposition half.
      But Ronaldo had just been walking back from the previous attack and so was a yard offside when he met Dalot’s cross and headed goalwards.
      Alejandro Ramiro got a hand to it but could only palm the ball up onto the underside of the bar and in.
      Cristiano Ronaldo blew his big chance to get off the mark for the seasonCredit: Reuters
      The result ends the four-match winning run for Erik ten Hag’s sideCredit: Reuters
      Ronaldo did not even have time to celebrate before the flag went up for a clear offside and his body language suggested he knew it was the right decision.
      Earlier he failed to reach a Christian Eriksen cross with his head but did not look to be stretching every sinew to reach it either.
      When Eriksen slid another pass through the middle, Ronaldo’s first touch was awful, the ball looping in the air and possession gone. More

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      Erik ten Hag BLOCKED from signing third Ajax player for Man Utd in summer transfer raid as Brian Brobbey move failed

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      ERIK TEN HAG was BLOCKED from bringing a third Ajax star to Manchester United this summer, according to reports.The 52-year-old Dutchman left the Eredivisie champions for Old Trafford in the summer.
      Erik ten Hag was unable to sign a third of his former players from Ajax this summerCredit: Getty
      The Man Utd boss wanted to bring Brian Brobbey to Old Trafford but was unsuccessfulCredit: Getty
      Two of his summer signings were Lisandro Martinez and Antony – both from his former side Ajax.
      And Ten Hag, reportedly, didn’t want to stop there.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils boss made contact with striker Brian Brobbey, 20, over a possible move to Man Utd.
      However, talks never reached “concrete negotiations” as Ajax shut down any possible deal.

      Speaking about how the situation unfolded, Romano said: “Brian Brobbey has opened up about an approach from Ten Hag, and he’s made it clear in an interview with ESPN that he would love to play for United, but what really went on with these talks?
      “There was only one approach between Ten Hag and Brobbey but the player was already blocked by Ajax, it was never a concrete negotiation.
      “As for the future, that will depend on Brobbey’s performances at Ajax, he needs to be regular and consistent.
      “I think he’s a great talent but he has to prove his skills with a top-level season.”
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      Had Brobbey joined, he would rivalled Marcus Rashford and Cristiano Ronaldo for a spot leading the line up front.
      But he did not complete a transfer and will now be looking to add to his tally with Ajax where he has already bagged nine goals in 20 appearances.
      Meanwhile, Man Utd ended up signing six players in the summer window – Martinez, Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Martin Dubravka and Antony.
      They started the season in woeful form, losing to Brighton and Brentford.
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      But since then Ten Hag has turned things around with four straight wins against Liverpool, Southampton, Leicester and Arsenal – their best Prem form since April 2021.
      Now they turn their attention to the Europa League where they host Real Sociedad on Thursday night. More

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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag responds to Eric Bailly’s sensational claims that club favour picking English players

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      ERIK TEN HAG has responded to Eric Bailly’s extraordinary claims that Manchester United favoured English players when picking the side. Ivory Coast defender Bailly, who has gone out on loan to Marseille, accused the club of making team choices based on nationality in recent years.
      Erik ten Hag is looking to keep up Manchester United’s strong run of formCredit: Getty
      Bailly have has given opinion on Manchester United after six years at the clubCredit: Getty
      He added that some of the English players “took it for granted” that they would be selected, and hoped new boss Ten Hag would change that mentality
      Ahead of United’s Europa League clash with Real Sociedad, Ten Hag said he could not comment on previous managers’ selection policy.
      But when asked if nationality was an issue for him when picking his teams, he replied: “Not for me.”
      The defender signed for United for £30million from Villarreal in 2016 but has found first-team opportunities increasingly difficult to come by.
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      Injury issues did also not help his cause.
      Now at Marseille, Bailly told the Times that United should be more like Chelsea in terms of team selection.
      He said: “The club should avoid favouring English players and give everyone a chance.
      “Encourage competition in the dressing room, not just look out for some.
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      “I always had the feeling that the national player was prioritised. That doesn’t happen at Chelsea or other big Premier League clubs.
      “Some people take it for granted that they are going to start, and that weakens the team.
      “Luckily, Ten Hag has a lot of character and I hope he can change that dynamic.”
      After a horror start which featured a humiliation at Brentford, Ten Hag has managed to turn things around at United.
      Wins against Liverpool, Southampton and Leicester came before an impressive and hard-fought victory against league leaders Arsenal. More

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      Casemiro rocks up at Man Utd training in new £200k Bentley after landing eye-watering £350k-a-week contract

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      CASEMIRO has rocked up at Manchester United training in a new £200,000 Bentley.The Brazilian signed an eye-watering £350k contract as the Red Devils snapped him up for £70m from Real Madrid last month.
      Casemiro’s has a new car following his signing of a big money contract at Old TraffordCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The former Real Madrid star is yet to start a game since his arrivalCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      He is the third-highest earner at the club behind Cristiano Ronaldo and David De Gea following this transfer window.
      He is yet to start for the club but could be in the first XI for tomorrow’s Europa League clash against Real Sociedad.
      The midfield star was snapped in a stunning grey Bentley GTC Speed convertible as he arrived at Carrington earlier today.
      He and his teammates will be hoping to make it five wins on the trot as Erik ten Hag continues to turn the form around after United’s horror start.
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      Casemiro comes with European experience having won a number of Champions Leagues while at Real Madrid.
      He also made it clear he does not mind playing in the Europe’s secondary competition after his success at the Bernabeu.
      Casemiro was one of a number of United players pictured turning up to training today in luxurious cars.
      Fellow summer signing Lisandro Martinez could also be seen wearing a black hoodie as he drove in.
      Ronaldo is snapped seconds before he put down his sun visorCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The 37-year-old’s jawline is still just about visible after he put down his visorCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Erik ten Hag has successfully navigated United to four victories in a row after their awful startCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Marcus Rashford is experiencing an uptick in form under Erik ten HagCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Tyrell Malacia has impressed since arriving at UnitedCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
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      The star defender has had a mixed start to life at Old Trafford splits opinions among fans and pundits alike.
      In contrast new arrival Tyrell Malacia has received near-universal plaudits for his dogged and determined performances since his signing from Feyenoord.
      The 23-year-old was also snapped attending the training session.
      Also seen was Marcus Rashford fresh off his brace against Arsenal which helped the ten Hag’s side to victory on the weekend.
      And Cristiano Ronaldo was also pictured seconds before he put down his sun visor.
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      Meanwhile, Phil Jones was seen arriving earlier and then leaving an hour before the first team arrived.
      The Sun revealed earlier this month had been kicked out of United’s main training ground dressing room to make way for the new signings.
      Harry Maguire has spent a handful of games on the bench but will hoping for Europa League appearancesCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      After a busy start to the season, Christian Eriksen may be given a rest on ThursdayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      David De Gea has started all United’s games so far this seasonCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Luke Shaw has made two appearances so far this seasonCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      An out-of-favour Phil Jones left training before the first team arrivedCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Wearing a black hoodie, Lisandro Martinez arrives at trainingCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke More

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      Man Utd ready to open talks with Marcus Rashford over new contract amid PSG transfer interest

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to open talks with Marcus Rashford over a new contract after his sparkling start to the new season.Rashford has scored three goals in the last four games, including what proved to be the winner against Liverpool and a double in the impressive 3-1 victory over league leaders Arsenal on Sunday.
      Man Utd are ready to discuss a new contract with PSG target Marcus RashfordCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      It was a signal that the 24-year-old is getting back to his best again under new boss Erik ten Hag.
      He has just this season left on his current deal although the club have an option to extend that for a further year.
      But United are eager to tie him down to a new five-year contract to erase any doubts about his future.
      Ten Hag was unequivocal when asked if he wants to keep him at Old Trafford long term.
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      He said: “Definitely. United control the situation.”
      Interim boss Ralf Rangnick was always frustrated that Rashford could not transfer his performances in training onto the pitch come match day.
      But Rashford like a lot of the players was not happy last season and that has changed.
      Ten Hag said: “I see a happy Marcus Rashford, I see some phases in his game we could improve and we worked really hard the last two and a half months with him on different aspects and he really likes it.
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      “He wants to transfer it to the pitch. It starts with happiness, he comes in every day smiling.”
      Rashford was thinking about a move away from Old Trafford for the first time during last season.
      His representatives even had a meeting with PSG officials last month.
      Rashford had fallen out of the England reckoning with the World Cup round the corner, and wondered whether a move could revive his career.
      He scored just five goals last season and none since notching the only goal of the game in the 90th minute against West Ham last January.
      Ten Hag however was convinced he could get him back to his best.
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      In a team meeting following the 4-0 humiliation against Brentford, Rashford also challenged the boss to give him the run at number nine he had apparently promised him.
      Ten Hag has done just that with Rashford starting ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.
      United take on Real Sociedad in the Europa League tomorrow night and that could see Ronaldo returning to the side as Ten Hag rotates his players.
      Ronaldo has not started since the defeat to Brentford.
      The match will give Ten Hag the chance to give new £70million buy Casemiro a start too after being kept out the side by Scott McTominay.
      It shows the strength in depth Ten Hag now has after bringing in six new players in the summer.
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      He said: “For players not in the team they can at any moment come in, do the job and maybe do better than the ones who are in.
      “But you need more than 11 players to become successful. We have really good players and when they come on they contribute to the success we have.” More

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      Ajax chief blasts Man Utd for timing of brutal £133m transfer raid on club as Ten Hag snapped up Martinez and Antony

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      AJAX sporting director Gerry Hamstra has slammed Manchester United for their timing of the £133million double swoop for Lisandro Martinez and Antony.Antony’s £85.5m deadline day transfer, in particular, rubbed the Dutch champions the wrong way.
      Martinez unleashed a foul-mouthed rant at the Ajax sporting director before his exitCredit: Rex
      Antony didn’t train at one point to get a moveCredit: Getty
      The departures of the two South American stars left new boss Alfred Schreuder short and with voids to fill.
      Hamstra told De Telegraaf: “Manchester United’s timing was so bad. 
      “The last few days [of the window] became even more hectic after Ajax had already gone through a major rebuild of the squad following the departure of lots of top-class players.
      “‘It was so difficult to leave our manager with such a void. We all think we lost too many first-team players who always start. 
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      “We had a summer with totally different expectations.
      “We wanted to keep the group together as much as possible to be able to perform well in the Champions League and to carry on being successful.

      “That’s what we talked about with Alfred. Of course we knew there were a few snags.
      “But no one had foreseen that our players would be bought for such huge sums of money.”
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      Details of how Martinez and Antony pushed for moves away from Ajax have been revealed.
      It is claimed Argentina international Martinez unleashed an X-rated rant at sporting director Hamstra.
      The defender is believed to have branded Hamstra a “f**king nobody”.
      And Antony kicked up a fuss and was absent from training.
      Ajax also lost Andre Onana, Nicolas Tagliafico, Noussair Mazraoui, Sebastien Haller and Ryan Gravenberch during the transfer window.
      And it didn’t help when Ajax failed to re-sign Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech.
      They instead had to settle for ex-Sevilla ace Lucas Ocampos. More

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      ‘Let the blame be on me’ – Bruno Fernandes reveals what he told Rashford to help Man Utd star rediscover scoring form

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      BRUNO FERNANDES has allegedly revealed the advice that he gave Marcus Rashford to help the star rediscover his form.The England international striker, 24, scored twice on Sunday to help Manchester United defeat Arsenal 3-1.
      Marcus Rashford scored twice as Man Utd defeated ArsenalCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Bruno Fernandes has revealed he gave the forward during his lean spellCredit: Getty
      Rashford, who is being preferred up front to Cristiano Ronaldo, has led the line during each of United’s four-match winning run.
      And he appears to be loving life under Erik ten Hag with three goals already this term.
      His return to form comes after months of speculation that he was set to depart Old Trafford over the summer.
      That came after a dismal campaign in 2021/22 that led to just five goals for the club and also led to him losing his place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad.
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      Meanwhile, Twitter account @FernandesZone has now claimed that his United teammate Fernandes has let slip the advice he gave his younger colleague.
      Fernandes is reported as saying: “I have told Marcus I don’t care if I miss 10 passes, just focus on receiving the right pass and score it, let the blame be on me.”
      The Portuguese international also endured a difficult campaign with United last term following a stunning first full season at the club.
      He found the net 28 times during the 2020/21 season, but he failed to match those stats the following campaign with just 10 goals.
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      Fernandes, 27, has now been handed the captain’s armband since skipper Harry Maguire was demoted to the bench.
      He scored the winner at Leicester City last week and has impressed everyone with his displays and work-rate so far under Ten Hag.
      The two stars and the rest of United’s squad will now be hoping to continue their impressive run when they kick off their Europa League group stage campaign at home to Real Sociedad on Thursday.
      They then travel to South London to take on Crystal Palace on Sunday. More

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      Tyrell Malacia reveals healthy rivalry with Luke Shaw for Man Utd left-back spot as Dutch star impresses since transfer

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      TYRELL MALACIA believes the rivalry between himself and Luke Shaw for a spot in Manchester United’s starting XI is a healthy one.Erik ten Hag signed the Netherlands international in the summer to further bolster United’s leaky defence.
      Tyrell Malacia has seemingly become Manchester United’s first-choice left-backCredit: Getty
      The Dutchman is keeping Luke Shaw on the sidelinesCredit: Getty
      Malacia is relishing the competition for first-team minutes with ShawCredit: Getty
      Malacia was initially brought in as a back-up for Shaw but has seemingly displaced the England international as United’s first-choice left back.
      And the task of keeping Shaw on the substitutes’ bench is one the 23-year-old is relishing.
      He told United Review: “Yeah, of course, because we can keep each other sharp every day, so you have to step up your game every training, every game.
      “If you are not, then the coach can make another decision and that’s good for the team.”
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      United legend Rio Ferdinand recently likened Malacia to former team-mate Patrice Evra, a comparison the Dutchman is flattered by.
      He said: “It’s the first time hearing it because I don’t watch the media.
      “So for me, it is the first time I’m hearing this but it’s a big compliment.
      “I’m honoured to get this compliment from him, yeah.”
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      Ten Hag expects Malacia to contribute defensively and offensively for the Red Devils for several years to come.
      He said of the former Feyenoord man: “I think he’s the modern left-back or full-back.
      “He suits the profile [we were looking for] and most important from every full-back is that he closes the right area.
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      “He can also take part in the offensive side of our game, and he can do that really well. I think he will really contribute to the team.”
      Malacia and his Manchester United team-mates will be back in action Thursday night, welcoming Real Sociedad to Old Trafford for their opening Europa League Group E match. More