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      Van de Beek takes girlfriend and baby to The Ivy for dinner after being snubbed from Man Utd squad for Arsenal win

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      DONNY VAN DE BEEK has been pictured taking his family to The Ivy for dinner. The Dutchman was omitted from Manchester United’s squad for the 3-1 victory over Arsenal.
      Donny Van de Beek pushes his daughter’s buggy as they go to dinnerCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Van de Beek donned a dark T-Shirt and khaki cargo trousers for the dinnerCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The United star and girlfriend Estelle Bergkamp announced the birth of their child in AprilCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The couple have been dating since 2019Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      And following the win, Van de Beek was spotted grabbing some dinner with his girlfriend Estelle Bergkamp and baby Lomee in the evening.
      Van de Beek, 25, was seen pushing Lomee’s baby buggy as he sported a T-Shirt and khaki cargo trousers for the dinner.
      Meanwhile, Estelle – who is the daughter of Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp – sported a dark blazer and trousers.
      The pair revealed they had welcomed their first child in April of this year, but have been dating since the summer of 2019.
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      The young family were also spotted holidaying in Marbella over the summer.
      And it is also rumoured they could have tied the knot after Frenkie de Jong was spotted flying to England last week, with reports indicating his visit was due to an invite to his countryman’s wedding.
      The Ivy is a popular spot for many footballers.
      Manchester City star Jack Grealish was spotted celebrating his birthday with a number of fellow Man City stars and Aston Villa captain John McGinn.
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      Van de Beek has played just 19 minutes of football this season, making three substitute appearances in United’s first three games.
      SunSport exclusively revealed United boss Erik ten Hag is shocked by the midfielder’s lack of confidence but blocked an exit back to Ajax due to believing he can still play a big role this season. More

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      Man Utd confirm Europa League squad as Erik ten Hag omits Phil Jones and Brandon Williams after transfer spree

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag has selected his 25-man squad for the upcoming Europa League campaign.The Dutchman has picked a strong squad to compete in Uefa’s second tier competition, and he has a number of new faces to help bolster his chances of picking up silverware in his first season.
      Ten Hag has named his 25-man squad for the Europa LeagueCredit: Rex
      Man Utd veteran Jones has been left outCredit: Getty
      Experienced academy product Williams is also missing from the squadCredit: PA
      United backed Ten Hag in the summer transfer window to the tune of £216million.
      Ajax ace Antony and five-time Champions League winner Casemiro were the Red Devils’ marquee signings.
      However, with those new arrivals, old squad members have had to make way in the Europa League squad.
      United veteran Phil Jones has missed out on the 25-man squad, as has young full-back Brandon Williams.
      Jones, 30, has started two games in the last two years and has been largely unavailable through injury.
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      And Williams, 22, who spent last season on loan at Norwich, is yet to feature this term.
      Instead, two young players have been selected.
      Exciting talents Facundo Pellistri and Alejandro Garnacho have been chosen.
      United kick-start their Europa League campaign, a competition they won under Jose Mourinho, against Real Sociedad on Thursday.
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      Ten Hag’s men are also joined in Group E by FC Sheriff, a Moldovan team who managed to beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu in last season’s Champions League group stages.
      Cypriot side Omonia complete the group. More

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      Man Utd pulled out of ‘clusterf***’ Moises Caicedo transfer allowing Brighton to poach 20-year-old Ecuador star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly dropped out of the running for Moises Caicedo in 2021 after negotiations became a ‘clusterf***’.The Manchester Evening News claims Brighton’s deadline day signing in January last year was on the shopping list of former Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      Man Utd withdrew an offer for Moises Caicedo due to ‘clusterf***’ talks
      United opened talks with Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle over a £4.5million deal.
      But the Red Devils later dropped out of the race for the 20-year-old after negotiations became problematic.
      United also forced to walk away from a potential move for Kieran Trippier in the same window after the now-Newcastle man was unsuccessful in his appeal against a ten-week betting ban.
      It meant Atalanta’s Amad Diallo was the only arrival in January that year.
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      Caicedo has since been a revelation for the Seagulls, and scored his first goal of the new campaign in yesterday’s 5-2 win over Leicester.
      At the time of his signing, Brighton’s former technical director Dan Ashworth offered some insight into the complicated negotiations for Caicedo.
      He explained: “Moises has had a lot of interest from clubs across Europe, which is understandable given how well he has done.
      “He’s been one the recruitment team has been aware of for some time and we are confident he is a player with a very exciting future ahead.
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      “It has been a complicated transfer, due to the current restrictions, and there has been a lot of hard work across several of the club’s departments to get the transfer completed.
      “Moises is still a young player, moving away from his country for the first time, so we allow him the time he needs to adjust and adapt.”
      Despite that, Brighton are confident United’s loss is their gain.
      Boss Graham Potter beamed: “It’s no secret we have been working to bring Moises to the club, and we are very please he is finally here.
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      “He will need time to settle in with the group, for us to get to know him and vice versa, as well as get up to speed and ready for the demands of the Premier League.
      “He has done very well in Ecuador and made his debut for his country at just 18. He’s an exciting signing, but it is important we give him time to adjust.” More

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      Man Utd overpaid by more than £100m on new transfers while City saved £90m… find out how savvy your club is

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      MANCHESTER UNITED overpaid by more than £100million on new transfers – more than any other Premier League side.It is a complete contrast to last summer when the Red Devils were the most savvy operators, saving nearly £60m on their new signings.
      Only three clubs underpaid on transfers in the summer transfer window
      Antony cost Manchester United £54million more than his market valueCredit: PA
      United also overspent on Lisandro Martinez and Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
      Manchester City made huge savings on Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
      But this time around it is rivals Manchester City who have been most shrewd, saving just over £90m despite big buys including Erling Haaland and Kalvin Phillips.
      Haaland, who has scored 10 goals in six Prem games, is already proving to be one of the best signings of the summer.
      And given he has a value of £135m but cost City just £51m, he is also one of the biggest bargains.
      By contrast, United overpaid by £54m on Antony alone, since the winger has a value of just £31.5m on Transfermarkt yet arrived for £85.5m.
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      According to OLBG using data collected from Transfermarkt, United’s total overspend was an eye-watering £102,620,00, with Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez also arriving for fees beyond their value.
      Ajax proved tough negotiators and managed to wrangle £55m out of United for Martinez, whose true value is closer to £29m, while United overspent by £34m on Casemiro.
      That spend dwarfs Chelsea as the next highest on £69,740,000, and West Ham who are third after ovepaying by £39,610,000.
      The Blues splashed £62m on Marc Cucurella from Brighton but it is claimed the defender is only worth £25m, while Carney Chukwuemeka was also signed for £15m more than he is worth.
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      Only three teams underpaid on transfers this summer – a big change compared to last year when eight teams managed to make savings with their additions.
      Aston Villa’s big underspending came on defender Diego Carlos and Leonardo Dendoncker, who arrived for a combined saving of around £22m.
      Fulham also made a small saving of £4m after signing 11 players in the transfer window. More

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      ‘I don’t want to be too harsh’ – Roy Keane shows softer side to Gunners as he names favourite Man Utd game against them

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      ROY KEANE has revealed Manchester United’s 6-1 drubbing of Arsenal was his favourite game he played against the Gunners.The Red Devils ran riot against the north Londoners 21 years ago at Old Trafford and went into half-time leading 5-1.
      Manchester United ran riot at Old Trafford Arsenal 21 years agoCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTD
      Dwight Yorke bagged a hat-trick in the 6-1 rompCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTD
      The drubbing of Arsenal is one of Roy Keane’s favourite footballing memoriesCredit: GETTY
      A hat-trick from Dwight Yorke and goals from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham helped United romp to victory over their title rivals.
      Keane also got on the scoresheet that afternoon, which ranks highly in his memories of the once iconic fixture.
      He said: “Obviously we hammered them 6-1 (Feb 2001), Arsenal made changes, new players at the club who hadn’t settled and we took full advantage.
      “Yorkey was in his prime there, brilliant player.”
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      Keane, however, admits United were aided by Arsene Wenger’s team – which won the double the following season – being a work in progress.
      He continued: “The 6-1 was pretty good but to be fair to Arsenal, they weren’t at their strongest so I don’t want to be too harsh on them.”
      Keane has fond memories of the fixture, which was once pivotal to the destiny of the Premier League trophy, so much so he’d come out of retirement to play the Gunners one last time.
      He said: “Obviously when I was playing, Arsenal were a very good team, big personalities, a lot of players that were probably disliked, I was against Patrick [Vieira] in midfield.
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      “The two teams were pretty close it was brilliant, if I could come out of retirement for one game it would be that one, Arsenal.
      “Brilliant, pace of the games, physical, top quality players on both teams, good memories with Arsenal.”
      United renewed their rivalry with Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
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      Erik ten Hag’s troops made it four wins in their last four outings with a 3-1 victory over the Premier League table toppers.
      A debut goal from £85million summer signing Antony and a brace from Marcus Rashford sealed the three points and fired the Red Devils into fifth place.
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      ‘Distressed’ Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe appears to pull up injured in warm-down after Man Utd defeat

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      ARSENAL ace Emile Smith Rowe appeared to have picked up an injury during the team’s warm-down at Old Trafford.Smith Rowe, 22, came on from the bench after 74 minutes during the Gunners’ 3-1 loss to Manchester United and stayed for a practice session after the final whistle.
      Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe appeared to have picked up an injury at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the attacking midfielder sustained an injury while working out with the rest of the substitutes.
      It was added that the England international looked “distressed” as he was accompanied to the back by assistant coach Carlos Cuesta.
      Ornstein shared several pictures of the incident at the Theatre of Dreams after United’s victory.
      And Smith Rowe looked distressed as he made his way back to the dressing room.
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      Smith Rowe recently came back from a groin injury he sustained during pre-season.
      The playmaker has still managed to play in four out of six Premier League matches for Arsenal.
      That is after the versatile midfielder enjoyed a brilliant campaign last season with a total of 11 goals and two assists in 37 appearances.
      Smith Rowe has yet to make claim to the starting line-up with manager Mikel Arteta forming a strong quartet up front.
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      Arteta has chosen Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli in the wings whereas captain Martin Odegaard plays in the No10 role.
      And of course Gabriel Jesus spearheads the attack with three goals and three assists in six matches. More

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      Man Utd ‘blocked Ten Hag’s approach for Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech despite changing transfer strategy to back boss’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag was BLOCKED from signing Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech during the transfer window, according to reports.The Red Devils had been heavily linked with a swoop for the Morocco international last month.
      Man Utd blocked a move for ZiyechCredit: Getty
      Chelsea were understood to be prepared to sell him for as little as £8million, but no offer was received before deadline day.
      And according to Manchester Evening News, that was because United chiefs actually BLOCKED Ten Hag from making a bid despite claims suggesting they would back him fully.
      Nevertheless, the Red Devils had another expensive summer having introduced five new additions.
      Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen became the first signings of the window when they arrived from Feyenoord and Brentford respectively.
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      United began to splash the cash when they brought in Lisandro Martinez from Ajax for £55m.
      Casemiro followed in a shock £70m move from Real Madrid last month.
      And Antony became the most expensive signing of the summer when he made the blockbuster £85.5m move from Ajax on deadline day.
      The Red Devils also signed Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a season-long loan with a £5m option-to-buy.
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      However, they did miss out on top target Frenkie de Jong, who decided to remain at Barcelona.
      The midfielder was expected to leave before deadline day, but chose to stay despite the club threatening to slash his wages. More

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      Man Utd ratings: Rashford back to his best, Antony an instant hero and Eriksen the shrewdest of signings

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      MANCHESTER UNITED extended their winning streak to four matches with an impressive 3-1 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford.United manager Erik ten Hag handed a full debut to Antony just three days after his £85.5million move from Ajax on Deadline Day.
      Manchester United star signing Antony scored on his debut against ArsenalCredit: Getty
      And the winger kicked things off on the right foot as he opened the scoring on 35 minutes with a clinical finish following a slick pass by Marcus Rashford.
      The Gunners equalised on the hour-mark with Bukayo Saka but the Red Devils wouldn’t be denied.
      Rashford proved he is back to his best as he put United back in the just six minutes later after a brilliant ball by Bruno Fernandes, who enjoyed a stunning partnership with Christian Eriksen in midfield.
      The striker sealed the win after another scintillating pass by Fernandes allowed Eriksen, who participated in all three goals, to break through and set him up in the area on 75 minutes.
      SunSport’s Kostas Lianos rates all of United’s stars after an impressive display against Arsenal:
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      David de Gea – 7
      Very composed display by David de Gea, who carried no fault for Saka’s goal. Saved United from an opener by Gabriel Martinelli on 30 minutes when he tapped the Arsenal’s star’s header away.
      Diogo Dalot – 6
      Diogo Dalot held his ground well on the right flank throughout the match. Struggled in the opening minutes of the second half during Arsenal’s onslaught, which led to Saka’s goal.
      Raphael Varane – 7
      A solid performance by Raphael Varane who kept Gabriel Jesus quiet throughout the match. But was at fault for Saka’s goal as he gave the ball away in his own half.
      Lisandro Martinez – 7
      Lisandro Martinez continued to impress after winning Player of the Month in August as he also kept Jesus quiet. Gave United a scare at the end when he hobbled off with a knock.
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      Tyrell Malacia – 7
      Saka kept Tyrell Malacia on his toes on the left throughout the entire first half and most of the second.
      But Malacia got the better of the Arsenal star after Rashford’s first goal and looked to be dangerous in attack.
      Scott McTominay – 7
      Scott McTominay linked up well with Christian Eriksen in midfield. Picked up a yellow card for flooring Jesus in the second half.
      Christian Eriksen – 8
      A brilliant performance by Christian Eriksen, who proved United wasted no time or money signing him as he participated in all three goals.
      Eriksen’s brilliant pass to Fernandes split Arsenal’s midfield open and led to Antony’s opener.
      The playmaker then passed to the Portugal international before the latter’s assist for the second… before the Dane set Rashford up with an assist of his own.
      Antony – 8
      What a debut by Antony just three days after his arrival. The winger needed only 35 minutes to score his first United goal and dominated on the right wing in the first half.
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      Manchester United star Marcus Rashford registered a brace and an assistCredit: EPA
      Bruno Fernandes – 8
      Another player that participated in all of United’s three goals. Fernandes found Jadon Sancho before he passed to Rashford for Antony’s goal.
      Then Fernandes got the assist for Rashford’s first and found Eriksen with a brilliant ball before the England international’s second.
      Jadon Sancho – 7
      Jadon Sancho was the one that passed the ball to Rashford before the latter’s assist to Antony. A solid performance by the winger on the left as he gave Ben White a difficult afternoon.
      Marcus Rashford – 9
      Marcus Rashford is back to his best and making a strong claim to spearhead United’s frontline. Rashford registered two goals and an assist to also put himself back in England contention.
      Sub: Cristiano Ronaldo – 7
      Cristiano Ronaldo replaced Antony and was all smiles throughout the match, hinting he has forgotten about the exit he wanted in the summer.
      Ronaldo stood out on the left wing and could have scored if Aaron Ramsdale hadn’t gotten to the ball first.
      Sub: Fred – 6
      Didn’t have enough time to shine but Fred did well in midfield after his introduction in the second half.
      The midfielder stole a loose ball by Ramsdale, which created an opportunity for Fernandes to score but the Arsenal keeper fixed his error.
      Sub: Casemiro – 6
      United’s star signing didn’t have much time after coming on in the 80th minute. But did exactly what he’s famous for, keeping the lines together and protecting the score.
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