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      Casemiro to snub Galatasaray and fight for Man Utd place despite being humiliatingly hauled off in Liverpool horror show

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      CASEMIRO is determined to stay and fight for his place at Manchester United — despite hitting a new low on Sunday.The veteran midfielder, 32, is a target for Turkish giants Galatasaray.Casemiro is ready to fight for his place at Manchester UnitedHe faces fresh competition after Manuel Ugarte arrived from PSG on deadline dayThey would offer an initial loan deal – although his £375,000-per- week wages could prove a stumbling block.Galatasaray know the former Real Madrid superstar is facing a battle for his place under Erik ten Hag after a horror show against Liverpool on Sunday.He was at fault for the visitors’ first two goals and was replaced by youngster Toby Collyer, 20, at half-time to complete his embarrassment.And he will now have United’s new £50.8million signing from PSG Manuel Ugarte in his way when the Prem returns next weekend.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSHowever Casemiro’s camp say he is not expecting to leave United any time soon and is fully focused on getting his season back on track.Even so, Galatasaray are monitoring his situation and have time to weigh up their options before firming up any interest – as their window does not close until next Friday.The lines of communication between United and Galatasaray are open – as the Turkish giants made enquiries for both Scott McTominay and Aaron Wan Bissaka.Both ended up moving elsewhere but the Super Lig side are weighing up another approach as they look to add more experience to their midfield.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSunSport revealed last month that Casemiro – who was left out of the starting line-up for the FA Cup final in May – had won over Ten Hag with his pre-season form.The manager also publicly backed him after his performance in the defeat to Liverpool and tipped him to come good.Man Utd Player Ratings Casemiro’s Nightmare Against LiverpoolUnited captain Bruno Fernandes told the squad everyone had to take responsibility for a performance which many pundits think could spell the beginning of the end for Ten Hag.A source said: “Nobody was pointing the finger at Casemiro after the game.”If anything the opposite was true and the mood among the dressing room was that everybody had to improve and do better.”Casemiro’s wife came to her husband’s defence, reminding people of the many trophies he has won throughout his illustrious career.Anna Mariana posted a picture of his collection of silverware on Instagram, with the Brazilian having won the Champions League five times as well as La Liga three times with Real Madrid and, most recently, the FA Cup with United.She then posted a picture of her husband celebrating with team-mates writing: “Always strong Casemiro, the biggest ❤.”Meanwhile, Liverpool legend Graeme Souness, who was critical of Casemiro last season, said Kobbie Mainoo is not ready to start every game.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.Souness told talkSPORT: “If anyone shows anything at United, they’re put into superstardom category, way before they’ve even become a good player.”And Mainoo right now should be a player that’s flitting in and out of a good team – not coming in and being asked to stand up and play against the very best teams.”The England youngster, 19, was easily pushed off the ball for Liverpool’s third and Mo Salah’s eighth goal at Old Trafford in seven appearances.However new owners INEOS have been looking to slash the wage bill since they moved in at United earlier this year.And the prospect of getting one of the top earners Casemiro – who turns 33 in February and might find games hard to come by in the coming months – off the books would be tempting.United signed Casemiro for £60 million two years ago and he is under contract until summer 2026.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe former Real Madrid star was axed from the Brazil squad ahead of the Copa America in the summer and was not recalled for this month’s games.United sources say they are expecting him to be back at Carrington next week to prepare for the trip to Southampton on Saturday week.Manuel Ugarte the next Roy KeaneBy PHIL THOMASNEARLY two decades have passed since Roy Keane led Manchester United into battle for the final time.It left a gap in the engine room that the Red Devils have never really come close to filling in the 19 years that have followed.Many tried and some managed it in flashes and, although the trophies still rolled in for a time, there was no snarling, bring-it-on warrior prowling the midfield.Until now… until the imminent capture of a man who views a 50-50 challenge like a starving Labrador staring at a side of ham.For three months, United have licked their own lips at the prospect of a midfield marshalled by Uruguayan tough guy Manuel Ugarte.Finally, they have their man.Ugarte is pretty much a ball-winner pure and simple.Rarely will you see him pinging 40-yard passes to split a defence.But ending his days with half the reputation of Keane and a fraction of his silverware would still mean a hell of a career. 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      Football analyst bizarrely blames ref Anthony Taylor for ‘hindering Man Utd’s play’ in humiliating loss to Liverpool

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      REFEREE Anthony Taylor has been partly blamed for Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat against Liverpool on Sunday.American analysts pointed to Taylor’s positioning and argued that the PGMOL official blocked United from playing their best football.CBS Sports Golazo pointed to Anthony Taylor’s positioningFirst, when Bruno Fernandes couldn’t make his ideal passAnd pointed to the ref again for Liverpool’s second goal of the first halfCasemiro, 32, was at fault for Liverpool’s two opening goals as he twice gave possession away cheaply inside United’s half that led to Luis Diaz scoring a brace inside 42 minutes.A dismal second-half saw United carved open by Liverpool for Mo Salah’s strike, as fans booed a match that echoed last season’s struggles.But CBS Sports Golazo has since offered a fascinating insight into how and why Liverpool’s first two goals came about.American presenters Ian Joy and Michael Lahoud cheekily pinned some of the blame on referee Taylor’s positioning.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Wythenshawe-born official was seen getting in the way of United’s transitional play on both occasions.Footage has now showed that Bruno Fernandes was potentially limited from making key passes in decisive moments due to the space occupied by Taylor.First, the analysts argued that Taylor blocked Fernandes from unleashing a quick breakaway ball through to Alejandro Garnacho.The Portugal star was forced to pass back to Casemiro, who offloaded a horror pass that was intercepted by Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch, and put in the back of the net by Diaz.Most read in FootballFernandes struggled to exert his usual creative influence on proceedings against LiverpoolFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThen the pundits explain how the 45-year-old’s positioning stopped Casemiro from playing a forward pass to Joshua Zirkzee for the Colombian’s second.Again, the defensive midfielder conceded possession and Liverpool doubled their lead moments later.’Man Utd have wrong bald Dutch manager’ – how Slot schooled Ten Hag at Old TraffordBut the Brazilian ace lost possession 13 times before being substituted for teenager Toby Collyer at the break.United are now talking about offloading Casemiro to Galatasaray on loan, according to journalist Ali Naci Kucuk.The CBS analysis has gone viral, with Premier League fans split on its authenticity.One fan wrote on X: “I didn’t realise this at all! Fantastic analysis. But it doesn’t make the loss any less embarrassing.”One post rejecting the claim, stated: “The ref can have his share blame for this but I don’t think it’s due to him that we lost the game.”Another added: “Let’s not blame referee there! It was individual mistakes and Erik ten Hag’s substitutions that cost us the three points.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA fourth said: “It’s part of football and no one forced Casemiro into making such an awful pass for the first goal.”While a fifth chimed in: “Come on. United were bad across the board.”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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      Man Utd chief Dan Ashworth blamed for Newcastle’s dire transfer window as successor calls strategy ‘not fit for purpose’

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      PAUL MITCHELL blamed predecessor Dan Ashworth for Newcastle’s underwhelming transfer window and says the recruitment team assembled by him were not “fit for purpose”.Ashworth left St James’ Park for Manchester United and was replaced by ex-Tottenham and Monaco chief Mitchell as sporting director two months ago.Man Utd chief Dan Ashworth has been blamed for Newcastle’s poor transfer windowSuccessor Paul Mitchell has slammed Newcastle’s recruitment departmentCredit: GettyBut the new man has come under fire from the Toon Army after failing to deliver the top-class centre-half Eddie Howe wanted following the failed pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.Right-wing was another position the Magpies boss wanted to strengthen but he was left with only defender Lloyd Kelly, a free transfer from Bournemouth, and £10m forward William Osula from Sheffield United as outfield additions.Mitchell said: “You look at the money we have invested up to this point, £250 million net over the last two-and-a-half years.“It’s a lot of money and was our model in place to be able to spend more to the levels we would have liked to keep enhancing the team? READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I don’t think it was, because we haven’t sold a player during that time, barring what we were forced to do through legislation of PSR.“There hasn’t been a clear strategic strategy over the last five years to say once we get to this point, can we keep enhancing the team with the same level of investment?“I don’t think that was factored into the strategies we had and that is a learning for everyone but I do think we have to be more global in our vision of the players we sign.“I think the skill, whether it be personal philosophy or the demands of financial fair play has to come into play where you have to find undervalued talent at a certain age profile.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMitchell then took aim at the recruitment team set-up by Ashworth, who has overseen the big-money buys of Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs De Ligt, Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee since his arrival at Old Trafford.He added: “Should our scouting and recruitment be driven more extensively with a wider reaching net? ‘Man Utd have wrong bald Dutch manager’ – how Slot schooled Ten Hag at Old Trafford“It definitely should be because this is becoming a really nuanced space now, when you just can’t capitally fund everything every year and buying loads of players at peak age and peak price.“Of course it needs to be, and that’s the responsibility of me, the scouting team, the recruitment team and Eddie. To do that, to look at that. Is it fit for purpose?“Not last winter gone, the winter before that. Is it fit for purpose in the modern game, with the modern challenges? “Because other clubs that have maybe adopted a different approach over time, with more intelligence, maybe more data-informed than what we are, actually prospered, didn’t they, this window? “And I think that’s where we have to grow to be now.“It’s kind of the next phase of the growth of this project. We have to become better in this area of expertise, and there’s a skill.”Nine managers Man Utd considered before keeping Erik ten HagERIK TEN HAG appears to be safe as Man Utd manager, but the Dutchman edged dangerously close to the sack.Here are nine managers Red Devils chiefs are reported to have considered for the job and what allegedly happened with each.Gareth SouthgateEnjoys plenty of support among Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos chiefs but made clear he wouldn’t talk to any clubs until after Euro 2024. There is yet to be any suggestion that contact was made with the England boss.Kieran McKennaTalks were opened with McKenna’s representatives before the FA Cup final, but the former Man Utd coach opted to sign a new deal with Ipswich after Ten Hag’s Wembley win.Roberto De ZerbiAllegedly sounded out before the FA Cup final with salary expectations discussed. But Ineos chiefs concluded ex-Brighton boss was not the right fit for the project.Thomas FrankBrentford boss met Man Utd representatives the day before the FA Cup final. The Dane also dined with Ratcliffe, Roy Hodgson and Frank Lampard at the launch of a new Ineos car in February.Marco SilvaFulham boss reportedly met Man Utd representatives face-to-face two days before the FA Cup final, around the same time as Ten Hag was conducting his press conference.Mauricio PochettinoFell out of Man Utd’s thinking in the first week of June, despite being a favourite of Sir Alex Ferguson.Thomas TuchelMade a very strong impression and came across well during a Monaco meeting. Personal terms were discussed before the ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss decided to step back from the process.Ruben AmorimSporting boss was discussed by the Man Utd hierarchy but did not make the final reckoning.Roberto MartinezPortugal manager was considered in the early stages. More

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      Man Utd flop Jadon Sancho makes bizarre claim about Enzo Maresca being reason he joined Chelsea but it doesn’t add up

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      JADON SANCHO has revealed Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was a key factor in his decision to move to Stamford Bridge — but does his story check out?Sancho, 24, is seeking to reignite his career by ending his Manchester United hell after completing a season-long loan to rivals Chelsea.Jadon Sancho said Enzo Maresca was a key factor in his decision to move to ChelseaThe 24-year-old said he knew him from Maresca’s time with Pep GuardiolaSancho enjoyed his first Chelsea sessions this week during the international breakAnd the Blues have an obligation to make the move permanent for between £20-25m next summer if certain criteria are met.Sancho told Chelsea’s official website: “I think it’s the manager who really drew me to the project.”I knew him from his time with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. “He spoke to me on the phone about this project and what he was building here, and for a young player like myself it’s exciting and I can’t wait to get started.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever Sancho left Man City’s academy in 2017, long before Maresca was even in the picture.Maresca first joined the Citizens to lead their Elite Development Squad team to Premier League 2 glory in 2020/21.Before returning to work as one of Guardiola’s assistants in the treble-winning campaign of 2022/23.All of which doesn’t exactly align with Sancho saying he knew him from the manager’s time with Guardiola.Most read in FootballMaresca joined Man City three years after Sancho’s exitFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThat’s not to say that the two have never met, but Sancho’s claim about working together at City has raised eyebrows and questions.Whatever the truth behind his statement, Sancho seems to have a good grasp of what is required under the Italian tactician.Jadon Sancho compared to Brazil football legend by excited Chelsea fans as ex-Man Utd star has first training session, ChelseaFC.mp4The fifth different Chelsea boss since Todd Boehly’s reign started in 2021, let Raheem Sterling join Arsenal on loan after stating that he “prefers a different kind of winger”.Sancho revealed that Maresca’s deadline day phone call persuaded him to join Chelsea.The former Dortmund wideman added: “They’re signing me for a reason and to contribute to the team, and I’m ready to do that.”I enjoy his style of play. The wingers when they get on the ball, he loves them to go one versus one and be direct. “We play a lot of one-twos with the 10s and the striker, combination plays. It’s very attractive and it’s a style that I play.”Sancho will face stiff competition for minutes, battling with the likes of Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix, Mykhailo Mudryk, Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke for places in Maresca’s starting lineup.But he left Chelsea fans convinced they have their own Ronaldinho after clips emerged from his first training session on Wednesday. More

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      Man Utd flop Antony ‘to be offered remarkable escape route out of Old Trafford in days by former Red Devils manager’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED flop Antony could be offered the chance to join Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce, according to reports.The Brazilian winger, 24, has endured a nightmare two years at Old Trafford since arriving from Ajax for £85.5million.Antony could be set for a loan move in the coming daysCredit: RexJose Mourinho is reportedly interested in bringing him to FenerbahceCredit: GettyLast season, he contributed just one goal and one assist in 29 Premier League games.And his overall tally in all competitions since moving to England stands at 11 goals and five assists in 83 appearances.Erik ten Hag has handed him just one minute of action in Man Utd’s opening three Premier League matches.Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo are all ahead of him in the pecking order.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd while the transfer window has closed across most of Europe, it remains open in Turkey until September 13.According to Sport Witness, Mourinho’s Fenerbahce are eyeing up a loan move for Antony.They hope to have a deal finalised by Wednesday evening as they look to make the South American forward their latest signing.Mourinho, who joined Fenerbahce in the summer, has already brought in the likes of Youssef En-Nesyri, Caglar Soyuncu and Allan Saint-Maximin.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAntony managed just two goal contributions in the Premier League last seasonAnd the addition of Antony could further his hopes of leading Fenerbahce to a first league title since 2014.Meanwhile, their rivals Galatasaray have sealed a loan deal for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.’Will you let me finish’ snaps Gary Neville live on Sky Sports as Man Utd legend refuses to answer Carragher’s questionThe Nigerian forward, 25, failed to secure a transfer to Chelsea or Saudi Arabia on Deadline Day.Now he is in Turkey as he joins the club on a temporary basis.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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      Man Utd full squad wages revealed with two stars tied at top and Ten Hag’s main man shockingly way down at very bottom

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S wages for the 2024-25 season have been revealed – with Bruno Fernandes joining Marcus Rashford as the top earners.The Red Devils endured another difficult Premier League season last term as they finished eighth but will be determined to improve this time around. Bruno Fernandes signed a new Manchester United contract this summerCredit: GettyHis new £325,000-a-week deal puts him level with Marcus RashfordCredit: GettyErik ten Hag looked set to be sacked but won the FA Cup and then signed a shock new deal.And he has made the most of his backing to bolster his squad with various new arrivals in the summer transfer window.Joshua Zirkzee was the first man through the door before Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.Manuel Ugarte’s deadline-day switch from Paris Saint-Germain completed the first-team incomings – as Jadon Sancho headed to Chelsea on loan. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSancho is among the top-paid players on the books at Old Trafford – but is still well short of the deals Rashford and Fernandes are on.Rashford’s contract is said to be worth a whopping £325,000 and runs until 2028.Fernandes, meanwhile, was tipped for a summer exit but, like his boss, performed a U-turn and put pen to paper again.And that new deal also saw the captain rewarded with improved terms, boosting his weekly wages up to £325,000 as well.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesCasemiro completes the United salary podium on £300,000 with Mason Mount on £250,000.Antony reportedly earns £200,000 per week and new centre-back De Ligt (£195,000) pips fellow defender Harry Maguire (£190,000).Did Mazraoui Just Solve Man Utd’s Attacking Problems? | Tactics ExposedFurther back, Christian Eriksen and Luke Shaw are said to take home £150,000 a week with the trio of Lisandro Martinez, Andre Onana and Victor Lindelof all on £120,000.Summer signings Yoro (£115,000) and Zirkzee (£105,000) complete the list of players reportedly on six figures each week. Rising star Alejandro Garnacho will no doubt hope he can improve on his £50,000-per-week contract.The same goes for £20,000-a-week Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo (£29,000), too. It is still unclear exactly what Mazraoui and Ugarte are being paid by United. Ugarte allegedly earned just shy of £100,000 per week during his one year at PSG while Mazraoui pocketed £130,000 a week at Bayern Munich. The Red Devils cut some big earners off the wage bill in the summer by letting Raphael Varane, Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Scott McTominay leave. Casemiro’s wages are £300,000 per week at Old TraffordCredit: GettyMatthijs de Ligt’s contract is worth £195,000 per weekCredit: PAMason Mount earns £250,000 per weekCredit: GettyKobbie Mainoo (£20,000) and Alejandro Garnacho (£50,000) will both be due pay rises soonCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd legend launches stinging attack on ‘not good enough’ Erik ten Hag and predicts he’ll be ‘gone by Christmas’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Teddy Sheringham claims Erik ten Hag is “not good enough” to be the club’s manager and reckons he’ll be “gone by CHRISTMAS.”Ten Hag was given a surprise reprieve by new football chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe over the summer, resulting in a two-year contract extension and extensive backing in the transfer market.Erik ten Hag has been tipped to be sacked by Man Utd by ChristmasCredit: AlamyTeddy Sheringham believes the Dutchman is ‘not good enough’ to be United’s bossCredit: AFPThe Dutchman splashed out on five new signings in Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Manuel Ugarte.But United have already lost two Premier League matches this season against Liverpool and Brighton.They were also fortunate in their sole win so far, a late 1-0 win against Fulham.And counting the Community Shield penalty defeat to Man City makes it three defeats from four already.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUnited’s dud performance in Sunday’s 3-0 home loss to Liverpool was particularly tough for fans to swallow.Ten Hag was outplayed for the whole match by Arne Slot, who only joined the Reds this summer.And the pressure is starting to build on the Dutchman despite a public vote of confidence from CEO Omar Berrada.However, former United striker Sheringham believes Ten Hag is already on thin ice.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHaving survived last season thanks to his FA Cup final win over City, Sheringham reckons Ten Hag has now proven for sure that he is “not good enough” to manage a club of United’s calibre.And the Treble winner, who netted 46 goals in 153 games for the Red Devils between 1997 and 2001, will eat his hat if Ten Hag lasts past the Christmas period. Man Utd fans say ‘this is a tough watch’ as Ten Hag claims he ‘feels sorry’ for journalist in awkward interviewTen 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.Sheringham told Ladbrokes: “When you’re finishing eighth in the Premier League, that’s quite clearly not good enough, for Man United. “Full stop. End of story, for me. You’ve got to change what’s going on. “When you look at the inconsistency of last season, and that has followed on, without a shadow of the doubt in the first three games of this season… you can see there’s been no change whatsoever. “Different players, maybe. But still no change in the philosophy, and the way Erik ten Hag wants to play.“Look, I don’t want to see people getting sacked. It’s not nice to say that people shouldn’t be in certain positions, but he shouldn’t be there. It’s not good enough for Man United. “They’ve fallen way below the expectancy levels, and to think that it’s alright to finish eighth… it’s just wrong. READ MORE SUN STORIES“Do I think the manager will be there at the end of the season? No, I don’t. I think he’ll be gone by Christmas.”Teddy Sheringham was speaking at the launch of Ladbrokes’ “Gaffer of all Accas”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.SubsTom 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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      Kyle Walker reveals former England star ‘couldn’t stop crying’ after manager sacking with whole dressing room in tears

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      KYLE WALKER revealed the whole Tottenham dressing room burst into tears when former boss Andre Villas-Boas was sacked.Villas-Boas was given his marching orders after a chastening 5-0 home defeat against Liverpool in December 2013 – but one former England star was particularly distraught.Kyle Walker revealed a former England star ‘couldn’t stop crying’ in 2013After then manager Andre Villas Boas was sacked amid a poor run of resultsThe Manchester City defender, who spent eight years at Spurs between 2009-17, described his former manager as “so, so nice”.On the latest episode of the You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker podcast, he said: “I can remember when he left, Levy sacked him and he came downstairs and was sort of crying in front of us.”He started crying. I’ve got tears running down my eyes… Michael Dawson is welling up and couldn’t stop crying, like emotionally crying. “Because that’s how much he meant to the lads. Now we probably did not do him justice on the pitch because that’s why he got the sack.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”But for 10 or 12 men to be crying because the manager’s gone. He’s done something well in the dressing room and I think a footballer’s side is connected with us as well.”England defender Dawson was Tottenham’s captain at the time and was particularly close with Villas-Boas.Walker – who is now managed by the fair but ruthless Pep Guardiola – also explained that perhaps Villas-Boas was “too nice” and would text players on their birthdays.The England star added: “I think that [niceness] probably killed him.”Most read in FootballWhile nearly 12 players cried, it was Michael Dawson who was the most distraughtFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSVillas-Boas enjoyed a good first season at White Hart Lane during 2012-13, taking Spurs to the brink of the Champions League with a squad that included an emergent Gareth Bale.But Bale was sold to Real Madrid for £85.3 million after the North London side missed out on qualification for Europe’s elite competition by one point to rivals Arsenal.The Welshman’s fee – a world record at the time – was invested badly and Villas-Boas soon found himself under pressure, with Luka Modric sold to Madrid for £33m during the previous summer.Boy Wonders: Spurs star Will Lankshear the next Harry Kane?Spurs replaced Bale with Christian Eriksen, Paulinho, Roberto Soldado, Nacer Chadli, Etienne Capoue, Erik Lamela and Vlad Chiriches. Walker admitted he regrets the fact the team did not perform well enough to keep Villas-Boas in his job.The 34-year-old added: “Bale was a massive, massive loss.”They signed seven players off the back of the Bale money. There’s a lot of changes there and we just never really gelled in time for the manager to then do well.”Walker left Spurs for Man City in 2017 for £45m, where he established himself as one of the world’s best right-backs, and became the Etihad’s captain at the start of last season.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, Villas-Boas took over at Zenit Saint Petersburg shortly after leaving the Premier League, going on to manage Shanghai SIPG and most recently Marseille in Ligue 1. The 46-year-old is now the president of Porto, the club where he captured a treble that included the Europa League before he moved to England with Chelsea in 2011.Kyle Walker has gone onto to win everything in football with Man City More