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KOBBIE MAINOO ranted to Manchester United team-mates Casemiro and Antony moments after going off injured in their 3-0 loss to Tottenham… before the Red Devils then messed up the substitution.England international Mainoo, 18, suffered a knock moments after Bruno Fernandes’ red card and was swiftly replaced by Mason Mount.Kobbie Mainoo went off injured in the first half and was replaced by Mason MountCredit: ReutersHe ranted to Casemiro and Antony after being substitutedCredit: Sky SportsIt was unclear what exactly Mainoo was furious aboutCredit: Sky SportsManchester United then messed up the substitution and momentarily played with nine menCredit: Sky SportsAs he trudged off the pitch, he could be seen remonstrating with substitutes Casemiro and Antony.The Three Lions star appeared to be angry at a particular incident on the pitch, though it is unclear specifically what he was gesturing about.Man Utd then made matters worse as play resumed before Mount had come on the pitch.It meant they were temporarily defending with just nine players as Mount waited by the touchline.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAfter the ball went dead seconds later, the ex-Chelsea man was finally allowed to enter the fray.The embarrassing mistake occurred at the end of a nightmare first half for Erik ten Hag’s side.Brennan Johnson had given Tottenham the lead after less than three minutes into the match after Micky van de Ven sauntered past four Man Utd defenders and crossed for the Welshman to score.Ange Postecoglou’s side completely dominated and should have been ahead by more when Fernandes was shown a red card shortly before half-time for a wild challenge on James Maddison.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMan Utd legend Gary Neville pulled no punches in his scathing view of Erik ten Hag’s side – before they conceded second-half goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke.After labelling the Red Devils “helpless” and “hopeless”, Neville added: “I can’t believe what I’m watching, it’s awful.” Ten Hag gives clear reason why he won’t bench Man Utd star despite fan moansAnd ex-Spurs midfielder Jamie Redknapp said: “Spurs have been excellent.”But United have been abject. No confidence, no identity. It has been so poor from them.”Mainoo was clearly upset as he trudged down the tunnelCredit: Getty More

ERIK TEN HAG has backed Bruno Fernandes despite his poor start to the season.The Manchester United boss admitted he is “worried” about the team’s ability to create chances ahead of Sunday’s shocker against Tottenham – but insists he has full confidence in the Portuguese star.Erik ten Hag has backed his star Bruno Fernandes despite his poor start to the seasonCredit: sky sportsTen Hag insisted he has full confidence in the Portuguese starCredit: AlamyUnited were desperately hoping to get back to winning ways after back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente.Going into the Spurs clash, United ranked 13th in the Premier League for chances created, with just 60 all season.And ahead of Sunday’s clash. Ten Hag revealed his fear about his squad creating chances, telling Sky Sports: “We are creating lots of chances but we don’t finish enough. I’m worried when we don’t create chances.”And a player who has been scrutinised the most is captain Fernandes, who is having a quiet season after failing to score in the Premier League and registering just one assist.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut Ten Hag is not worried about his performances and believes he will have a great campaign.The Dutchman continued: “Every season it’s the same and at the end of the season.”Bruno created the most chances in the PL and scored a lot of goals. I’m not worried.”And fans have disagreed with the boss suggesting if other stars such as Christian Eriksen and Casemiro are benched due to poor form then so should Fernandes.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne said: “If Casemiro is on the bench due to poor form then Bruno Fernandes shouldn’t be starting either.”Another added: “Erik ten Hag needs to be the manager a club like Man Utd needs… You cant keep Bruno Fernandes on the pitch all the time hoping for one moment of brilliance.”A third then put: “Bruno should be on the bench after his bad run of games.”‘Man Utd have wrong bald Dutch manager’ – how Slot schooled Ten Hag at Old TraffordLast term Fernandes scored 15 goals and created 13 assists across all competitions last season.However, the Dutchman may have spoken too soon.Just before half time against Spurs, Fernandes was shown a straight red card – his first for United – after a wild lunge on James Maddison. More

BRUNO FERNANDES was controversially sent off a high lunge on James Maddison – and he raged at the ‘wrong decision’.Manchester United were trailing 1-0 to Tottenham when their day went from bad to worse.Bruno Fernandes was sent off for a dangerous tackle on James MaddisonCredit: GettyHe caught Maddison high on his left legCredit: sky sportsBut the skipper appeared to slip before he made the tackleCredit: sky sports Chris Kavanagh immediately brandished the red cardCredit: RexFans felt the decision to send him off was harshCredit: GettyWith 42 minutes on the clock, Fernandes appeared to slip while tackling the Spurs midfielder.And the Red Devils skipped ended up catching Maddison high on his left leg with his studs.Referee Chris Kavanagh immediately brandished the red card and the decision was not overturned after a brief VAR check.It is the first time Fernandes has been sent off for a straight red card in his entire career and received his marching orders in a Man Utd shirt.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe decision to send him off proved controversial, with Sky Sports pundits Jamie Redknapp, Ashley Young and Darren Bent saying it was harsh.Asked if he deserved to go for an early bath, Redknapp replied: “No, he slips, his feet go under him. I think it is a yellow card.”Young added: “I don’t think it’s serious foul play or it’s reckless.”Yes, he is out of control, but he slips, I don’t think he goes to take out Maddison.”Most read in FootballMARK HALSEY: Questions must be asked after Bruno Fernandes was sent off for Man Utd against TottenhamIN real time Bruno Fernandes’ first-half challenge on James Maddison looked a poor one.And based on an immediate viewing, it seemed ref Chris Kavanagh’s decision to show a red card was the correct one.But replays clearly showed he slipped and his foot did not make contact as high on Maddison’s leg as it first seemed.In these circumstances a ref has to consider whether a challenge was reckless, which would be worthy of a caution, or if it has endangered a player’s safety with excessive force and brutality — a red-card offence.Looking back at the footage, you would have to say it was reckless rather than a case of serious foul play.There should be no criticism of Kavanagh as he only gets one view of it.But the question to ask is why VAR Peter Bankes did not get involved, as he sees what we see.If VAR had recommended a review I’m sure Kavanagh would have changed his mind.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd Bent reacted: “First time I saw it I thought that it was naughty. But he slips and it is more petulant than anything. “It is a poor decision, a bad one, a poor one.” Ten Hag gives clear reason why he won’t bench Man Utd star despite fan moansSpeaking after the game, the Portuguese midfielder was raging at what he insisted was the wrong decision.He told Sky Sports: “Even James Maddison when he gets up he said it’s not a red card. If this is a red card we have to look at many other incidents.”I don’t understand why VAR doesn’t call him [referee] to the screen.”The red card makes it worse. I have to appreciate all the effort my team-mates have done to try and return to the game but it wasn’t possible. They showed great effort and character and I was happy for that.”Fans were also fuming over the decision, as one commented: “This is not a straight red card. It is a high challenge, but the slip is so clear. He should know better, but shouldn’t be sent off for this.”Another tweeted: “Never on God’s green Earth is that a red for Bruno Fernandes.”The player will now miss games against Aston Villa, Brentford and West Ham.READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter the red, Man Utd’s woeful performance got even worse and they then went two goals down as Dejan Kulusevski scored straight after half-time.The visitors wrapped up the three points late on when Dominic Solanke prodded home a third.Man Utd ratings vs TottenhamMANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.Andre Onana – 5Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.Noussair Mazraoui – 5First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.Lisandro Martinez – 5Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.Diogo Dalot – 5Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.Manuel Ugarte – 5Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.Kobbie Mainoo – 5Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.Marcus Rashford – 5Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.Bruno Fernandes – 4Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.Subs:Mount (for Mainoo 45)  5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5. More

GARY NEVILLE raged at Manchester United and claimed he “could not believe” what he was watching during their dismal first-half against Tottenham.Micky van de Ven, 23, robbed Marcus Rashford of the ball inside the Tottenham half and drove at the Man Utd defence in the third minute of the game.Micky van de Ven stole the ball from Marcus Rashford in his own halfCredit: Sky SportsHe dribbled past four Manchester United players with incredible pace and powerCredit: Sky SportsVan de Ven got to the byline and pulled it across for Brennan JohnsonCredit: Sky SportsJohnson tapped home from two yards to give Spurs a third-minute leadCredit: GettyGary Neville pulled no punches in his assessment of his former sideCredit: GettyHe weaved his way past four Red Devils players before producing a brilliant low cross for Johnson to tap home into an open goal.Legendary Man Utd defender Gary Neville labelled his former side’s defenders “helpless” when analysing the move on commentary.He also said: “Absolutely brilliant from Van de Ven.”He drives through four Manchester United players. It’s amazing. Brilliant.”Less than 10 minutes later, Neville labelled Man Utd’s start to the game as “hopeless”.He also added: “Dominance [for Spurs so far]. There’s a long way to go, but this game can’t go like this.”Erik ten Hag, coming into October, November, this is where he’s really going to be judged.”He’s had five transfer windows, these are his players out on the pitch. This is his team. We’ve got to start seeing some real progression.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd before half-time he furiously said: “I can’t believe what I’m watching, it’s awful.”And fans on social media were left utterly baffled at how easily Van de Ven waltzed through he Red Devils’ defence.Man Utd arrive for Tottenham clash in new George Best adidas rangeOne said: “Three minutes in, and Ten Hag’s defence revealed its strategy: ‘Build the suspense, then let them score’!”While another added: “These days anybody can score against Manchester United!!!”A third replied: “So similar to the goal Twente scored too. No one willing to make a challenge, even if it’s a tactical foul. Every other team does it.”And a fourth responded: “Surely Ten Hag’s time is coming to an end, he is completely clueless.” More

LIAM DELAP scored a brilliant brace as Ipswich came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.The former Manchester City striker, 21, fired the newly-promoted side ahead at Portman Road after just eight minutes.Liam Delap scored both Ipswich goals to salvage a point for the home sideCredit: GettyHe fired the hosts in front after eight minutesCredit: GettyMorgan Rogers levelled for Aston Villa as Ipswich’s lead did not last longCredit: GettyOllie Watkins headed the visitors in front shortly after the half hour markCredit: PADelap stole the show for Ipswich with an all-round brilliant performanceDelap had 22 touches in the game as he terrorised Villa down the left-hand sideMorgan Rogers levelled for the visitors after a quarter of an hour, playing a one-two with Ollie Watkins inside the area before he lashed a smart finish into the bottom corner.And Unai Emery’s side completed the turnaround 13 minutes before half-time when an unmarked Watkins headed Villa in front.Ipswich pressed for an equaliser after the break and got their reward in the 72nd minutes in superb fashion as Delap breezed past Diego Carlos with two delightful step overs and rifled into the far corner.The result sees Kieran McKenna’s men climb out of the relegation zone and up to 15th, while Villa miss out on moving level on points with table-toppers Liverpool as they remain fifth.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIpswich took the lead when Villa failed to clear the ball and Jack Clarke cut the ball back for Delap, whose first-time shot slipped through goalkeeper Emi Martinez’s glove even though he had the near post covered.But Villa responded seven minutes later when Jacob Greaves gave the ball away in a poor clearance, with Rogers picking it up in the box and playing a one-two with Watkins before firing home the equaliser.Portman Road was quickly silenced soon after when Leon Bailey whipped in a cross that took out both Ipswich centre backs and Watkins made it 2-1 with a header for his fourth goal of the season.Ipswich had two glorious opportunities to level but Martinez came to Villa’s rescue when he palmed away a rocket of a shot from Kalvin Phillips before sticking a leg out to deny Delap when he was clean through on goal.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWatkins now has four Premier League goals in six matches this seasonCredit: GettyBut Delap produced another moment of brilliance in the 72nd minute to equaliseCredit: GettyIt is Ipswich’s fourth point of the season and lifts them out of the relegation zoneCredit: GettyThe second half was not as chaotic as the first as the two teams played with more composure.Ipswich equalised on a counter-attack after 72 minutes, however, when Delap beat the offside trap and got the better of defender Diego Carlos with a sublime shimmy before beating Martinez. More