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      Who is Kobbie Mainoo? Where does Man Utd teenage star play and what is his shirt number

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      A brand new name is on the Manchester United starting line-up – but it is one fans have craved for some time.Kobbie Mainoo, 18, has been given a shock call up to start in the Premier League for United’s trip to fiery Goodison Park.
      Kobbie Mainoo has been long coveted by United fansCredit: Getty
      Who is Kobbie Mainoo?
      Kobbie Mainoo is a teenage Manchester United midfielder who wears the No 37 shirt.
      He has been at United since the age of nine.
      The Stockport-born youngster was a key member of a successful FA Youth Cup-winning side in 2022, and was rewarded with his first professional contract in May of that year.
      The following season he continued to progress for the Red Devils Under-18’s and Under-21’s, and made his senior debut in a 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Charlton in January 2023, playing 30 minutes.
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      Erik ten Hag has been impressed and is now beginning to integrate the teenager into first-team more often.
      Mainoo suffered an injury in the US in pre-seasonCredit: Getty
      Mainoo starred for the club in pre-season against Arsenal before suffering an injury against Real Madrid, which has kept him out for the first part of this season.
      The teenager has represented England internally at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels, and is also eligible to play for Ghana.
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      Everton vs Man Utd LIVE SCORE: Kobbie Mainoo makes FIRST Prem start as Red Devils take on punished Toffees – latest

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have their eye on three Premier League points today at Goodison – but the Toffees’ recent punishment could spur them on that little bit more.Sean Dyche’s men have plummeted down to 19th following a ten-point deduction for breaching Financial Fair Play rules.
      And they’ll be desparate to get the win against a United side who are without their suspended boss, Erik ten Hag.

      Kick-off time: 4:30pm GMT
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
      Everton XI: Pickford, Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Harrison, Garner, Gueye, McNeil, Doucoure, Calvert-Lewin
      Man Utd XI: Onana, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Mainoo, McTominay, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial, Garnacho
      Explainer: Why did Everton get a ten-point deduction?

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      ‘They feel harshly treated’
      Gary Neville hasn’t minced his words in the commentary box. The Sky Sports pundit gave his opinion earlier today, and he’s clearly unimpressed with the harshness of Everton’s punishment.
      He said: “I can see why Everton fans are extremely annoyed.
      “Did that offence warrant the largest sporting sanction that the Premier League have ever handed out? Compared to some of the offences we’ve seen, where the top clubs have been scooting behind each other’s backs, trying to work out a way to destroy the ethos of English and European football.
      “From my point of view, they feel harshly treated after the six clubs that tried to walk away with the crown jewels got fined £3.5m, we accept it’s a different offence. I can see why they’re annoyed. Is it a start of a new wave of authority from the Premier League?”
      Interesting
      Should be interesting to see James Garner up against Kobbie Mainoo in the middle of the park today. Both products of United’s youth system of course.
      Garner, 22, has played every minute of the 14 games he has started for Everton this season and is quietly going about his business, earning plaudits for his displays.
      You would seriously have to think he would be a starter at Old Trafford these days.
      Anyway, asked about his relationship with Ten Hag, Garner revealed: “Erik ten Hag is a very approachable man, but very strict.
      “He doesn’t allow anyone to break the rules. He tells it like it is and punishes people who have done wrong.
      “I simply asked him if I was going to be part of the group or if he saw me playing a role. I felt that the conversation had not gone as well as I wanted and I made the decision to leave.”
      Credit: getty
      Baptism of fire
      What a test for young Kobbie Mainoo!
      The 18-year-old makes his first Premier League start for Manchester United in what’s likely to be a bear pit at Goodison Park today. Supporters have high hopes for the teenager.
      Great for him, not exactly a ringing endorsement for Sofyan Amrabat.

      Should do the trick. Call off the lawyers.
      ‘We were all shocked’
      Sean Dyche has written a message for Evertonians in today’s match programme.
      He reiterates that ‘we were all shocked’ by the 10-point deduction and intend to appeal the decision.
      He added: “Our form is encouraging and the feelings of our recent performances have been good, backed incredibly by your support both home and away. We are locking in a strong mentality and the challenge for us now is to continue building the positive momentum.
      “The goal for us doesn’t change. We have to win football matches.
      “I said when I became manager that we have to learn to win and do so in different ways. Our 3-2 victory at Crystal Palace last time out was a brilliant example of that. I know we can play better than we did at Selhurst Park.
      “We can deal with the ball better, particularly looking at the second half, but the resilience and teamsmanship is growing all the time. I know, as always, you will be with us all the way.”
      Credit: GETTY
      Update
      Aston Villa are leading Tottenham 2-1 thanks to Ollie Watkins’ second-half strike.
      If it remains that way, Unai Emery’s side will move into fourth position – two points behind leaders Manchester City. Just over 20 minutes remaining in that one.
      Team news
      Everton make one change from their dramatic late win at Selhurst Park before the international break.
      Midfielder Amadou Onana has a calf strain isn’t fit enough to feature in the squad, but Seamus Coleman returns to the bench for the first time this season.
      Manchester United welcome back Luke Shaw following a long spell out through injury.
      He’s one of three changes that also sees teenage midfielder Kobbie Mainoo make his first Premier League start, and Anthony Martial comes in for Rasmus Hojlund, who has failed to recover from a hamstring injury.
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      Starting XI
      Everton XI: Pickford, Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Garner, Doucoure, Gueye, Harrison, Calvert-Lewin, McNeil
      Subs: Virginia, Patterson, Keane, Godfrey, Coleman, Hunt, Danjuma, Dobbin, Chermiti
      Manchester United XI: Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw, McTominay, Mainoo, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial
      Subs: Bayindir, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Reguilon, Van de Beek, Amrabat, Hugill, Mejbri, Pellestri
      Suspended
      I guess this is team news, of sorts.
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will not be on the touchline this afternoon after accumulating three yellow cards this season.
      And he’s taken the opportunity to sport a snazzy grey flat cap and turtleneck combo. Should blend in nicely at Goodison…
      The Dutchman will be watching from the stands, meaning his assistant Mitchel van der Gaag will lead the side. Oh, and Steve McClaren will also be knocking about.
      Credit: getty
      Team news
      The starting XI’s will be arriving shortly, folks.
      What do we reckon then? A return for Luke Shaw? Everton unchanged from their 3-2 win over Crystal Palace? We’ll find out very soon indeed.
      Protest
      As mentioned, Everton supporters will be protesting the Premier League’s 10-point deduction this afternoon.
      50,000 pink cards have been printed showing the Premier League logo alongside the caption: ‘corrupt’. Most of those will be handed to supporters outside the stadium.
      Cards will be held up before the clash during the Premier League anthem, and again in the 10th minute. There’s also enormous banners being draped around the ground and inside.
      Everton fans also paid for a plane to fly over the Etihad Stadium yesterday with the banner ‘Premier League = corrupt’. Not shown on Sky Sports, however…
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      Elsewhere
      Not sure if you’ve been following, but this Tottenham vs Aston Villa match is absolutely bonkers.
      About 16 sitters missed in the opening 28 seconds (slight exaggeration), another injury for Rodrigo Bentancur and three Villa bookings… but it’s 1-1 at the break.
      I suspect we’ll see a few more goals before the full-time whistle. I’ll keep you posted.
      Welcome
      Well here we are.
      It’s been just over a week since Everton were hit with the biggest sanction in Premier League history.
      And the sense of injustice is burning just as bright as when the decision was announced. Trust me.
      The Toffees have raised more than £33,000 to go towards protests over their 10-point deduction handed down by the Premier League.
      And those objections will be visible for all to see this afternoon.
      Everton supporters have promised a hostile atmosphere at Goodison Park, so it’s not exactly an ideal time for Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United to visit.
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      Tottenham 1 Aston Villa 2 LIVE SCORE: Ollie Watkins gives Villa lead after Son has second goal ruled out for offside

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      TOTTENHAM host Aston Villa in a huge Premier League clash to kick off Super Sunday.Spurs will be hoping to get back to winning ways following their late defeat at Wolves before the international break.

      Kick off time: 2pm GMT
      TV channel/ live stream: Sky Sports Main Event/ NOW

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      Tottenham pay emotional tribute to Terry Venables with pre-match applause and black armbands vs Aston Villa

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      TOTTENHAM have paid an emotional tribute to their former boss and player Terry Venables who has died aged 80. Ahead of their Premier League clash against Aston Villa a minute’s applause was held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Tottenham and Aston Villa players led a minutes applauseCredit: AFP
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      Tottenham captain Son Heung-Min was among the players sporting a black armbandCredit: Getty
      Spurs and Villa players also wore black armbands in honour of the legendary boss.
      Venables’ family published the news of his death on Sunday morning.
      As both a player and manager at Tottenham a minute’s applause was held before their clash against Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon in North London.
      Ange Postecoglou’s side with Unai Emery’s squad applauded the England legend alongside fans.
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      Spurs released a statement ahead of the tribute which read: “The Club is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player and manager Terry Venables.
      “Our deepest condolences are with Terry’s friends and family at this incredibly difficult time.
      “In tribute, we shall hold a minute’s applause prior to kick-off and our players will wear black armbands during this afternoon’s fixture against Aston Villa.
      “Rest in peace, Terry 🤍.”
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      Terry won the FA Cup as a player and manager for Spurs in 1966-67 and in 1990-91 respectively.
      Then as a midfielder, Venables made over 500 appearances for Chelsea, Tottenham, QPR and Crystal Palace as a player.
      Venables then turned to a career in managing and led Crystal Palace, QPR, Barcelona and Tottenham to great achievements in club football.
      The Englishman was then best known for managing England and leading the Three Lions to the semi-finals at Euro 1996.
      He also managed the Australian National team from 1997-98.
      Fellow Aussie and Spurs boss Postecoglou also released a statement prior to the game on Sky Sports.
      He said: “If you are asking about a person who embodies everything this football club has always wanted to be, it is Terry.
      “It wasn’t just about the way he managed or coached, it was the person he was.
      “He influenced Australia as well. He was the manager of the national team and almost got us to the World Cup.
      “But the biggest testament is that anyone who I have ever come across that has worked with him will say he is by far the best coach, manager and tactician they have come across.”
      Terry Venables has died aged 80Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Venables played and managed at Tottenham – winning the FA Cup in both rolesCredit: Getty More

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      Liverpool could let wonderkid leave on January loan transfer with Championship side leading chase

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      YOUNG Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah will be on Preston’s wanted list if he goes out on loan.Quansah, 20, made his Kop debut against Newcastle in August.
      Jarell Quansah is on the radar of PrestonCredit: Getty
      He has played nine matches so far with four starts coming in the Europa League and Carabao Cup.
      And he may be allowed out in January to gain more experience.
      North End boss Ryan Lowe has watched the centre-back and is already on good terms with the Anfield chiefs after taking Calvin Ramsay on loan in the summer.
      The Scottish right-back is yet to make his debut due to a knee issue but did make the subs bench yesterday in Preston’s 2-1 loss to Cardiff.
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      Meanwhile, Quansah has also been checked out by Leicester, who are in the market for a defender.
      The Foxes are top of the Championship and the new signing could boost their squad as they aim for the title.
      Quansah has come through the ranks at Liverpool after joining the club aged five.
      He spent last season out on loan with Bristol Rovers in League One.
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      The wonderkid has also been capped three times by the England Under-21s.
      Jurgen Klopp has heaped praise on Quansah and admitted he has been pleasantly surprised by how good he has been this season.
      His manager when at Bristol Rovers, Joey Barton said: “He has an enormous future in front of him.” More

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      Everton’s prospective takeover bidders suffer huge blow after two wealthy investors REJECT chance to join team

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      EVERTON takeover bidders 777 Partners’ efforts to bring wealthy investors Andy Bell and George Downing into their camp have been snubbed.The pair have around £80million in loans due to them as part of the project to build a new stadium.
      777 Partners have been unable to convince a duo to invest in the businessCredit: Getty
      Americans 777 asked if they would join their group but pensions guru Bell and property developer Downing said no.
      The rejection is the latest huge blow for Everton following their ten-point deduction for breaching financial fair play rules.
      Sean Dyche’s team recorded a loss of £44.7m during the 2021-22 season.
      It consequently meant their three-year total losses were worth £124.5m and Premier League rules state that no club can lose over £105m across that period.
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      The points deduction has plunged Everton into a relegation battle and they are five points from safety ahead of their game against Manchester United today.
      Everton look set to fight the punishment by appealing the decision.
      Meanwhile, rival clubs could reportedly sue the club.
      Burnley, Leeds and Leicester may all launch legal action after they were relegated in the previous two campaigns instead of the Toffees.
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      777 Partners agreed to acquire Everton in September from Farhad Moshiri for around £500m.
      The Miami-based company already part-own several clubs such as Sevilla, Genoa, Hertha Berlin, Standard Liege and Vasco da Gama. More

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      Who is Man Utd assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have a different face in the dugout for the crunch trip to Everton today.Erik ten Hag has been banned, leaving his assistant Mitchell van der Gaag to lead the orders. But who is the Dutch No 2?

      Who is Mitchell van der Gaag?
      Mitchell van der Gaag joined United last summer, following Ten Hag to Old Trafford after also serving as his assistant at Ajax.
      The Dutchman had previously been a manager himself, taking charge of clubs in Portugal, Cyprus and the Netherlands.
      He spent two years with Motherwell during his playing days and was a Dutch youth international.
      Though he suffered a heart scare back in 2013 while managing in Portugal, almost dying in the dugout during a match.
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      The then manager of Belenenses collapsed during a 1-0 win over Maritimo.
      Van der Gaag will be supported by Eric Ramsay, Steve McClaren and Benni McCarthy in the dugout at a fiery Goodison Park.
      Van der Gaag during his playing days for MotherwellCredit: Getty
      Why is Erik ten Hag banned today?
      Erik ten Hag is not on the touchline against Everton after receiving three yellow cards in the Premier League this season.
      The Dutchman was booked by referee Graham Scott after complaining about the award of a throw-in during the 1-0 victory over Luton at Old Trafford.
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      And that followed the 53-year-old’s cautions against Tottenham as well as Arsenal earlier in the campaign.
      In 2019, the FA made key changes to disciplinary rules and that included yellow as well as red cards for coaching staff. More

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      Why is Erik ten Hag not on the touchline for Man Utd against Everton?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be hoping to pile further misery on an Everton side who were recently docked TEN points – but they’ll have to do it without Erik ten Hag on the touchline.The Red Devils return from the international break off the back of a marginal 1-0 win against Premier League strugglers Luton.
      Victor Lindelof’s strike sealed all three points for United against LutonCredit: Reuters
      And they’ll be expected to take another three points from the Toffees following their recent FFP punishment.
      But Sean Dyche’s men could be fired up for the match as they will be aware that there is not much room for error.
      Furthermore, things just got tougher for United due to Ten Hag falling victim to a major FA rule change.
      Why is Erik ten Hag not on the touchline?
      Erik ten Hag is not on the touchline against Everton as he has already received his third yellow card of the Premier League season.
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      The Dutch tactician was booked by referee Graham Scott after complaining about the award of a throw-in during the 1-0 victory over Luton at Old Trafford.
      That follows the 53-year-old’s cautions against Tottenham as well as Arsenal earlier in the campaign and that led to a one-match ban.
      In 2019, the FA made some key changes to disciplinary rules and that included yellow as well as red cards for coaching staff.
      What has Erik ten Hag said about the ban?
      The United gaffer has accepted responsibility for arguing with the officials during the Luton fixture.
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      Ten Hag said: “There is a certain point you have to accept decisions, I should do as well.
      “We have a very competent coaching staff and they will take over, and of course up to a certain point, I can be involved.
      When is Man Utd vs Everton?

      Manchester United’s thrilling game against Everton will take place TODAY – Sunday, November 26.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 4:30pm GMT.
      Goodison Park is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 39,572.
      Goals from Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial were enough to see United run out 2-0 winners when the teams last met. More