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      Piers Morgan slams ‘complete idiot’ Erik ten Hag in astonishing rant against Man Utd boss about Cristiano Ronaldo

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      ERIK TEN HAG has been slammed by Piers Morgan in an astonishing rant.The broadcaster called the Manchester United manager a “complete idiot” after launching into a tirade whilst discussing Cristiano Ronaldo.Piers Morgan has slammed Erik ten Hag in an astonishing rantCredit: GettyManchester United boss Ten Hag was called a ‘complete idiot’ by Morgan during his tiradeCredit: GettyThe broadcaster’s rant was prompted by discussing Cristiano Ronaldo’s performancesCredit: GettyMorgan did not hold back in his assessment of Ten Hag, who is already under pressure this season.He infamously interviewed Ronaldo in November 2022 prior to his controversial Old Trafford exit.Appearing on talkSPORT, Morgan praised the 39-year-old’s performances during the international break.Ronaldo’s strikes against Croatia and Scotland have seen him pass the landmark of 900 career goals.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSHowever, when asked why Ten Hag allowed Ronaldo to leave United for Saudi Arabia, the TalkTV presenter exclaimed: “Ten Hag is a complete idiot. I’m sorry, he is, he has been since he went there (United).”He even took aim at the Dutchman’s recent comments following United’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool, adding: “He talks complete gibberish, he’s now banging on about Harry Potter or something.”As for his now iconic chat with Ronaldo in the build-up to the 2022 World Cup, Morgan said: “Ten Hag is everything Ronaldo told me he was in that interview that led to him leaving United.”Ronaldo criticised the club and his treatment by the Red Devils boss amid the straining of his relationship with Ten Hag.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe ultimately left United before signing for Al-Nassr after just 13 appearances under the former Ajax boss.Morgan continued to hit out at Ten Hag, fuming: “You know the problem with Ten Hag? He’s like that bossy little school teacher you get who doesn’t know how to handle supreme academic talent. Watch moment pitch invader joins Portugal attack before ‘trying to hug Cristiano Ronaldo’… and steward has a nightmareMorgan sat down with Ronaldo for an explosive interview in 2022 which led to his United exitCredit: TalkTVTen Hag has lost two of his three Premier League matches already this seasonCredit: Getty”You look at the players he’s been unable to handle at United, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford – it’s all the top players.”He can handle the lesser ones, he can handle the guys he brings in from Ajax who’ve never been on the big world stage, but he cannot handle top players.”I can’t believe I’m saying this, as it’s a miracle, but United have got worse than they were last season and there are two hopes for United of getting the top four this season – no hope and Bob Hope, and Bob Hope’s been dead about 20 years.”United have lost two of their first three Premier League matches following an eighth placed finish last term.Meanwhile, Ronaldo has scored 62 goals in 68 appearances for Al-Nassr since joining the Saudi Pro League side.His goals in the Nations League over the last week have also taken his career tally to 901 for club and country.Ronaldo scored just three goals in 13 United appearances under Ten HagCredit: ReutersThe 39-year-old’s two goals during the international break have taken his career tally to 901Credit: Getty More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Anthony Martial’s free transfer to Brazilian giants collapses over TWO outrageous contract demands

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      FLAMENGO have reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign free agent Anthony Martial.The 28-year-old has been available since leaving Manchester United in July.Flamengo have rejected the chance to sign former Man Utd forward Anthony MartialCredit: PAHe is yet to find a new club despite receiving plenty of interest.Flamengo identified Martial as a target last week after star man Pedro suffered a serious knee injury.But despite initiating talks, the Brazilian side rejected the opportunity to sign him.According to news outlet Meia Hora, Martial’s demands were “unworkable” for Flamengo.Read More in FootballThe Frenchman wanted a three-year contract in Rio de Janeiro.And his preferred salary was deemed far too high by club officials.It is now believed there is no possibility of negotiations progressing.Martial has been linked with several clubs since leaving Man Utd including Atalanta and Lille.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSEarlier this month he was also reportedly offered the biggest contract in AEK Athens’ history.Following his Man Utd departure, Martial’s agent told Sky Sports: “Anthony is on vacation. We are studying the different projects and we will take time.Man Utd’s completed summer transfer deals”Anthony has made sure to be fit and ready for his new club. He has been training normally for two months.”He is 28-years-old. I hear reports that he would be too financially greedy with the clubs. This is not true.”Anthony wants an ambitious project to achieve high club goals and get back into the France team. He will choose his club according to the sporting and family project.”The finances are important for any professional player but they are not his priority.” More

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      Ralf Rangnick bluntly says ‘I was right’ about state of Man Utd two years after saying club needed ‘open heart surgery’

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      RALF RANGNICK sent out a fresh warning to Erik ten Hag after claiming he was “right” about Manchester United all along.The Red Devils have continued to struggle after the German interim boss left the club at the end of the 2021-22 season.Ralf Rangnick said it looks like he was ‘right’ about Man UnitedRangnick said he heard Ten Hag agreed with his ‘open heart surgery’ diagnosisDespite the FA Cup won in May, Man United finished eighth, a record-low, in the Premier League last term.And after splashing out £205m in the summer window, the problems have spread into the new campaign, with two defeats following their marginal opening day win over Fulham.In fact, United have won just five of their last 15 Premier League matches since their 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in March.Now former caretaker Rangnick, who replaced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2021, has arrived to rub salt in the wounds, doubling down on the ‘open heart surgery’ remarks he made before his exit.He told Norwegian news outlet TV2: “I probably made that statement when the season was almost over about two years ago. “It is probably only two or three weeks since Ten Hag was asked the same thing.”Then he said that I was right in my analysis. I don’t know how many players they have signed since, but it looks like I was right.”Rangnick originally made the comments in April 2022 after United slipped to a 4-0 defeat at Anfield in one of his final matches at the helm.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe now Austrian boss said back then: “We need positive energy for the new team and the new manager.”It’s not the manager’s quality – it’s changing all the other things that have brought the club into a position we are in right now.I rebuilt Rashford’s wrecked Rolls-Royce”The good thing – one of the few – is it’s crystal clear. You don’t even need glasses to see the problems.”Now it’s only about how you can solve them. Not minor cosmetic things. This is an open heart operation. If everyone realises this has to happen and works together, it doesn’t need to take years.”It can happen within one year. Other clubs have shown it’s possible within three transfer windows.”Many United fans agreed with Rangnick and believed the club were starting to make positive steps this summer, with the overhaul of the ‘elite’ old guard in charge in senior management.United appointed Man City chief Omar Berrada as the club’s new CEO in January and Jason Wilcox as technical director in April.The owners paid a £10m compensation fee for Dan Ashworth from Newcastle, making him the new sporting director at Old Trafford.And just last week, Ashworth, 53, hired Sam Erith as performance director until the end of the season. More

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      Jadon Sancho will only get in Chelsea team ‘if football becomes 24-a-side’, ex-Man Utd star fears

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Andy Cole has warned Jadon Sancho he will struggle at Chelsea “unless football becomes 24-a-side”.The English forward, 24, joined the Blues on Deadline Day on a loan deal with an obligation to buy for around £23million.Jadon Sancho joined Chelsea on loan with an obligation buy at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyManchester United legend Andy Cole has issued a warning to SanchoCredit: PAHe is yet to make his debut for the Blues, but could feature in their trip to Bournemouth on Saturday night.However, Man Utd Treble winner Cole, 52, feels Sancho will struggle to establish a run in Enzo Maresca’s team due to Chelsea’s inflated squad.Speaking to Betfred, he said: “Manchester United paid over £70million for Jadon three years ago, so it’s a lot of money lost isn’t it?”Jadon’s a very talented kid and he’s still only 24 years old, so if Chelsea can get the best out of him, like Borussia Dortmund did last season, then it would be a steal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”There’s so much talent and so much unlocked potential there, so if Chelsea can unlock it and get him to the peak of his powers, then it would ultimately be a very, very good deal for them.”However, you can flip it on its head and ask where he’s going to play?”Unless football becomes 24-a-side, he’s going to struggle like everybody else is at Chelsea because nobody knows what’s going on there.”They’ve got loads of big names but they can only choose 11 players to start, so it will be interesting to see how he does at Chelsea.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSancho scored two and assisted two in the Bundesliga at Dortmund last seasonMaresca has a host of options in the wide attacking positions including Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix, Pedro Neto and Noni Madueke.Sancho scored two goals and provided two assists in 14 Bundesliga games while on loan at Dortmund during the second half of last season.Erik ten Hag loses again in new role as head of Dutch giants after Man Utd’s horror start to Premier League seasonAside from that short stint back in Germany, he has not played any football since the 2022/23 campaign due to a spat with Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag.Sancho, who has featured 23 times for England, has also not received a cap for his country in three years. More

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      Bruno Fernandes sends 16-word warning to Scott McTominay after former Man Utd star almost ruined his birthday

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      MANCHESTER UNITED captain Bruno Fernandes sent a warning to former team-mate Scott McTominay following Portugal’s Nations League match against Scotland on Sunday.McTominay fired Scotland into a shock early lead against Roberto Martinez’s side at Estadio da Luz.Scott McTominay scored for Scotland against Portugal on SundayCredit: APBruno Fernandes responded with an equaliser before commenting on his former team-mate’s InstagramCredit: GettyScotland retained the lead for the remainder of the first half but Fernandes equalised shortly after the break.It was the perfect way to mark his 600th career game – and his 30th birthday.Portugal went on to win the match thanks to a late goal from Cristiano Ronaldo.Ex-United midfielder McTominay was left deflated at full-time but took to social media to thank the travelling Scotland fans.Read More on Man UtdFernandes was quick to comment on his post, writing: “I was already missing you my guy but don’t score again at my birthday against me!”McTominay left Man Utd to join Napoli in a £25million transfer on deadline day.United boss Erik ten Hag later admitted he did not want to sell the midfielder.He said: “It is a little bit mixed, I am very happy for him but it is mixed because I wouldn’t prefer to lose him.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”He is Manchester United in everything, he was so important for Manchester United.”He was here for over 22 years but unfortunately it is the rules.Awkward moment Erik ten Hag drags Bruno Fernandes out of interview live on Sky Sports when grilled about Man Utd future”Homegrown players bring more value and that is not the right thing to do but for everyone, for all parts, it is a good deal.”Scott is happy with it, and Napoli and us.”Man Utd player ratings vs LiverpoolMANCHESTER UNITED had a horror show against Liverpool as they lost 3-0.Casemiro was so bad he was taken off at half-time.But were there any positive performances at Old Trafford?Andre Onana – 5Nothing he could do about any of Liverpool’s goals and made a few saves to prevent the scoreline from getting worse.Noussair Mazraoui – 5Came close to scoring in the first half and looked solid enough against Diaz although he did push up too high before Liverpool’s opener.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Left Diaz and Domink Szobozslai in acres of space for the opening goal but was left in a tricky spot thanks to Casemiro’s error. Booked for a shocking late tackle on Diaz.Lisandro Martinez – 3Lost Diaz for the second goal which meant the Colombian was able to score unmarked from the penalty spot.Also guilty of giving away the ball too easily and was not tight enough with his marking.Diogo Dalot – 4Was caught out pushing up too quickly for the first goal and did not do enough to stop Mo Salah’s cross in the build-up to Liverpool’s second.Looked dangerous in attack at times but too infrequently as he had plenty of defensive work to do since Rashford did not track Trent Alexander-Arnold.Casemiro – 2A horror show in the first half as he gave the ball away in the lead up to both of Liverpool’s goals.He was caught on the ball for the second after a shocking misplaced pass left his defence vulnerable for the opening goal. Hooked at half-time.Kobbie Mainoo – 4Fell victim to the Casemiro curse as he was shrugged off the ball in a terrible position, allowing Liverpool to add a third with ease.Bruno Fernandes – 5Was United’s most creative spark but that is not saying much. Tried to get his side going in the first half but looked short of ideas and inspiration after the break.Alejandro Garnacho – 4Still appears to be a little rusty and is yet to hit the heights he reached last season.Marcus Rashford – 3Nothing came off for the out-of-sorts forward who must be running out of chances before he is dropped.Joshua Zirkzee – 4Quiet up-front and had little influence on the wing as well, but missed a clear-cut chance with his head and should have turned in Rashford’s cross which he met at the far post.SubsToby Collyer (for Casemiro, HT) – 5A difficult game for the youngster to make his Premier League debut but he put himself about and won a few tackles.Harry Maguire (for De Ligt, 69mins) – 5Shored things up at the back as Liverpool took their foot off the pedal.Amad (for Garnacho, 69mins) – 5Provided a spark on the right and looked more lively than Garnacho.Christian Eriksen (for Zirkzee, 86mins) – N/ANot on long enough to make an impact. More

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      Zinedine Zidane reveals why he won’t become Man Utd manager and says ‘I work in a different way’

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      ZINEDINE ZIDANE has revealed why he does not want to become Manchester United manager.The 52-year-old has been out of the dugout since 2021 when his second spell in charge of Real Madrid ended.Zinedine Zidane has ruled himself out becoming Man Utd bossCredit: EPADespite being away from the game for three years, he continues to be linked with top jobs such as Man Utd, Bayern Munich and the French national team.But Zidane has lifted the lid on why he does not see a move to Old Trafford as an option.He told L’Equipe: “Would I want to go to Manchester? I understand English, but I’m not completely fluent in it. “I know that there are coaches who go to clubs without speaking the language, but I work in a different way. READ MORE ON MAN UTD”Many elements come into play in order to win, it is a global context. I know what I need to win.”Zidane speaks Spanish and Italian fluently.For now, Man Utd are not on the lookout for a new manager after Erik ten Hag signed a new contract in the summer.The Dutchman came close to losing his job as club chiefs spoke to other bosses including Thomas Tuchel.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSZidane’s managerial careerIn four years at Real Madrid: 2x LaLiga2x Supercopa de Espana3x Champions League2x Super Cup2x Club World Cup Pressure is already starting to mount on Ten Hag, with United 14th and on a -3 goal difference in the Premier League after three games.But the club are sticking by him and he has the full support of chiefs Omar Berrada and Dan Ashworth.’Man Utd have wrong bald Dutch manager’ – how Slot schooled Ten Hag at Old TraffordBerrada said: “Do we still believe in Erik? Absolutely. We think Erik is the right coach for us and we’re fully backing him.”“In terms of the contract, that was a decision that was taken prior to both of our arrivals – but we’re very happy with that decision.“Erik has our full backing and we have worked very closely together in this transfer window.“We’re going to continue working very closely to help him get the best results out of the team.”Ashworth added: “I’ve really enjoyed working with Erik for the last eight weeks.“My job is to support him in every way I can whether that’s operationally with recruitment, whether that’s medical, with psychology, or training ground flow.“It’s to take as much of that off him to allow him to fully focus on the training pitch and the match plan to deliver success.”Ten Hag’s five worst defeatsERIK TEN HAG has suffered some heavy defeats during his tenure as Manchester United manager.5. Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd, November 2023The damaging defeat saw the Red Devils dumped out of the Champions League.4. Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth, December 2023It was the first time the Cherries had ever won at Old Trafford with the players being booed off.3. Brentford 4-0 Man Utd, August 2022Perhaps a sign of things to come, in Ten Hag’s second Premier League game, his side was dismantled by the Bees.2. Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd, May 2024The heavy defeat to the Eagles saw the Dutchman edge ever closer to the sack.1. Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd, March 2023Man Utd were embarrassed at the hands of their bitter rivals as they crumbled at Anfield as it was the club’s worst defeat in 92 years. More

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      Laura Woods names her all-time Premier League XI with Man Utd and Arsenal legends dominating

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      LAURA WOODS has named her all-time Premier League XI and boss – with a shock midfield three and NO Sir Alex Ferguson.The footie presenter’s best starting line-up is also dominated by four Arsenal and Manchester United legends.Laura Woods was asked to pick her Premier League all-time XIArsenal hero Patrick Vieira made the cutWoods, 37, mocked up her ultimate Prem XI for BETMGM, with only ONE current player making the cut.In goal, Woods went for Peter Schmeichel, pointing to the impressive accolades achieved by the former Man United keeper.The Denmark international won 15 major honours under Ferguson, including the Treble in 1999 and five Prem titles.Arsenal fan Woods only included one of Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard – solely opting for the ex- Liverpool captain.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe said: “In the team that Gerrard was in, I think he just dragged everybody up to his level, and I don’t think Liverpool would have had the success of that generation without him.”The rest of the midfield trio was made up by former Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira and Manchester City ace Kevin De Bruyne.Woods said: “Vieira is an incredible player. Again, another leader, so strong. I loved him and Roy Keane going at it in the tunnel.”Vieira won three Premier League titles, while former Man United captain Keane lifted seven.Most read in FootballGary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Tony Adams and Ashley Cole made up Woods’ back-four.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd it’s hard to argue with her front-three of Cristiano Ronaldo, Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry.But in a true to shock to everybody – or maybe no one – Woods finished her dream matchday squad with Invincibles manager Arsene Wenger.How Euro 2024 host Laura Woods finally tamed Love Island’s biggest bad boy Adam Collard who made Joey Essex look like a puppyShe said: “Wenger changed the Premier League. No one’s done it unbeaten since. “Everything about the way he treated those players and the way he dragged them from the pubs to the most professional era football in England had ever seen. I think he changed the game in this country.”Meanwhile, Woods hosts Prem football every Saturday on TNT and is a lead presenter on the channel’s Uefa Champions League coverage, after stepping down from her role at talkSPORT.The award-winning broadcaster is expecting her first child with former Love Islander boyfriend Adam Collard, 28.The loved-up couple recently enjoyed a romantic getaway to Ibiza at the end of August.Arsenal manager Arsene Wengergot the nod ahead of Fergie More

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      Man Utd legend slams ‘unfair’ criticism of Casemiro and claims ‘he’s not as old as people talk about’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Nicky Butt has defended Casemiro following his disastrous start to the Premier League season.The Red Devils midfielder, 32, has endured a dismal opening three games of the campaign for Erik ten Hag’s side.Casemiro has had a horror start to the new season in Manchester United’s midfieldCredit: GettyRed Devils legend Nicky Butt has stuck up for the BrazilianCredit: GettyIt culminated in him giving the ball away for two of Liverpool’s goals as Man Utd suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford.New £50million signing Manuel Ugarte is expected to replace Casemiro in Ten Hag’s midfield when they return to action at Southampton on Saturday.Yet despite Casemiro’s poor form, Man Utd icon Butt, 49, who won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and one Champions League during his 13-year stint at the club, has labelled criticism of the ex-Real Madrid man “harsh”.Speaking to Manchester Evening News, he said: “He’s won everything there is to win in the game.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”I think [the criticism] is a bit unfair. He’s had one horrendous half and everyone is turning against him.“I think it’s a bit harsh, he knows what he is doing.”He’s won more things than I ever did so I wouldn’t sit here and say he’s this, that and the other.”But he did have a bad game, I’m sure he’s had a few before, we all have.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCasemiro won five Champions Leagues with Real Madrid, along with three LaLiga titles.He joined Man Utd in 2022 in a deal worth up to £70million and is the highest-paid player on their books, raking in a wage of £375,000 a week.Marcus Rashford releases training video during break after England snub as Man Utd fans say ‘hat-trick incoming’He enjoyed an impressive first season in England, scoring in the Carabao Cup final as Man Utd ended a five-year trophy drought.But the 2023/24 campaign was a disappointing one for the midfielder – who has 75 caps for Brazil.Following a nightmare performance in Man Utd’s 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace back in May, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher urged Casemiro to “leave the football before the football leaves you”.Man Utd player ratings vs LiverpoolMANCHESTER UNITED had a horror show against Liverpool as they lost 3-0.Casemiro was so bad he was taken off at half-time.But were there any positive performances at Old Trafford?Andre Onana – 5Nothing he could do about any of Liverpool’s goals and made a few saves to prevent the scoreline from getting worse.Noussair Mazraoui – 5Came close to scoring in the first half and looked solid enough against Diaz although he did push up too high before Liverpool’s opener.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Left Diaz and Domink Szobozslai in acres of space for the opening goal but was left in a tricky spot thanks to Casemiro’s error. Booked for a shocking late tackle on Diaz.Lisandro Martinez – 3Lost Diaz for the second goal which meant the Colombian was able to score unmarked from the penalty spot.Also guilty of giving away the ball too easily and was not tight enough with his marking.Diogo Dalot – 4Was caught out pushing up too quickly for the first goal and did not do enough to stop Mo Salah’s cross in the build-up to Liverpool’s second.Looked dangerous in attack at times but too infrequently as he had plenty of defensive work to do since Rashford did not track Trent Alexander-Arnold.Casemiro – 2A horror show in the first half as he gave the ball away in the lead up to both of Liverpool’s goals.He was caught on the ball for the second after a shocking misplaced pass left his defence vulnerable for the opening goal. Hooked at half-time.Kobbie Mainoo – 4Fell victim to the Casemiro curse as he was shrugged off the ball in a terrible position, allowing Liverpool to add a third with ease.Bruno Fernandes – 5Was United’s most creative spark but that is not saying much. Tried to get his side going in the first half but looked short of ideas and inspiration after the break.Alejandro Garnacho – 4Still appears to be a little rusty and is yet to hit the heights he reached last season.Marcus Rashford – 3Nothing came off for the out-of-sorts forward who must be running out of chances before he is dropped.Joshua Zirkzee – 4Quiet up-front and had little influence on the wing as well, but missed a clear-cut chance with his head and should have turned in Rashford’s cross which he met at the far post.SubsToby Collyer (for Casemiro, HT) – 5A difficult game for the youngster to make his Premier League debut but he put himself about and won a few tackles.Harry Maguire (for De Ligt, 69mins) – 5Shored things up at the back as Liverpool took their foot off the pedal.Amad (for Garnacho, 69mins) – 5Provided a spark on the right and looked more lively than Garnacho.Christian Eriksen (for Zirkzee, 86mins) – N/ANot on long enough to make an impact. More