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      Gary Neville pinpoints moment that could win Arsenal the title as he lauds Gunners star for Liverpool performance

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      GARY NEVILLE has identified the moment that he believed could win Arsenal the league as he sang the praises of Aaron Ramsdale. The Gunners goalkeeper had to be at his best yesterday to pull off huge saves late in the game against Liverpool.
      Aaron Ramsdale’s reflexes are the main reason Arsenal survived Liverpool’s late Anfield onslaughtCredit: Reuters
      The Reds roared back from 2-0 down and were threatening to win the match before Ramsdale’s interventions.
      The 24-year-old had to pull off a heart-stopping fingertip save from Mohamed Salah only minutes before he rushed off across his goal to block Ibrahim Konate’s close range effort.
      The saves rescued a point for Arsenal and means they are still in control of their own destiny in the title race.
      And Neville believes that if the Gunners do manage to claim the Premier League crown, it could all come down to Ramsdale.
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      He said of the keeper’s heroics: “That could win Arsenal the title.”
      The Sky Sports pundit added: “I think today is a really good point for them. Things happen out there in this stadium [Anfield] that just do not happen in any other stadium.
      “You’re never safe in the game here. You might be 2-0 up and sometimes if you’re 2-0 up in a title race you might get accused of bottling it. 
      “But that’s not what Arsenal have done today. Liverpool from nowhere come into the game and in the overall title race, you expect that with the games to come, Newcastle away and City away, [Arsenal] will drop more points.
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      “And that will happen, but they have to hope that City will drop a couple of points as well.”
      Arsenal took a commanding grip of this game with goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus the reward for their dominance in the opening half-hour.

      Salah pulled Liverpool back into proceedings just before half-time before super-sup Roberto Firmino came off the bench to equalise three minutes from the end.
      And as if that drama was not enough, Andy Robertson also accused the linesman of elbowing him at half-time. More

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      Man Utd icon Roy Keane leaves Sky Sports studio in stitches with brutal verdict of Andy Robertson after linesman ‘elbow’

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      ROY KEANE had the Sky Sports studio in stitches as he assessed the controversial incident of Andy Robertson allegedly being elbowed in the throat by a linesman.The shock scenario unfolded at half time during Liverpool’s thrilling 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield yesterday.
      Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis appeared to elbow Andy RobertsonCredit: Twitter
      Liverpool star Robertson was holding his jaw as he left the field furiousCredit: Alamy

      But assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis stole the headlines after the shocking moment between him and Liverpool’s Robertson.
      The full-back approached Hatzidakis after the whistle had gone for the break.
      But as he remonstrated with the official, replays appeared to show Hatzidakis strike the Scottish star with his elbow.
      Referee Paul Tierney then gave the Scot a yellow card for his protestations AFTER blowing up for half-time.
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      The official was subsequently surrounded by Liverpool players, including a furious Robertson.
      Television replays appear to show Hatzidakis strike the full-back, with the PGMOL confirming that they will launch an investigation into the incident.
      Some fans have called for Hatzidakis to get an eight-match ban for the action – but Manchester United legend Keane was having none of it.
      Working as pundit for Sky Sports alongside Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards, he had his colleagues crying with laughter as he gave his verdict.
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      When asked firstly if he had ever seen anything like it before at half time, he replied: “No, not really. But Robertson, do you know what, does he grab the linesman first? I’m not sure, but he’s complaining. He should be more worried about his defending.
      “Do you know what it is, that Robertson? I’ve watched him a number of times. He’s a big baby. That’s what he is.
      “Just get on with the game and concentrate on your defending. He does grab the linesman first.”

      Then, later on in the show after the full-time whistle, he added: “What’s he gone over for and what’s he complaining for?
      “I said at half time, Robertson what a baby, a big baby. Just get on with the game. Baby.”
      That led to a huge outburst of laughter from his fellow pundits.
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was asked his thoughts about the incident, to which he responded: “Nothing. I know it happened but I didn’t watch it.
      “If it happened the pictures will speak for themselves. I have nothing else to say about it.”
      Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards and Gary Neville struggled to hold their laughter as Roy Keane gave his verdictCredit: Twitter More

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      Leicester brutally snubbed by Jesse Marsch as ex-Leeds boss does not want to boss free-falling Foxes in the Championship

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      JESSE MARSCH has reportedly snubbed the chance to take over Leicester City.The Foxes are looking to replace Brendan Rodgers after they sacked the Northern Irishman following the 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace eight days ago.
      Jesse Marsch has reportedly snubbed the Leicester City jobCredit: AP
      On Friday, SunSport revealed Marsch had emerged as the shock favourite for the job.
      The American, 49, held positive talks with Leicester chiefs on Thursday.
      And the former Leeds United boss was expected to finalise terms on a contract to become their new manager.
      However, The Telegraph now states that he has “withdrawn from the recruitment process”.
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      This fresh update states that he watched Leicester lose their crunch relegation clash at home to Bournemouth on Saturday.
      And afterwards he made the decision “after a conversation with his coaching staff that night” before informing the Foxes on Sunday morning.
      The report claims that “Marsch is understood to feel that the club would need a different kind of manager in the Championship next season if they were to be relegated” from the top-flight.
      And he also allegedly added that the club needs “a different profile of player to the one that he is accustomed to recruiting” previously.
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      The loss to Bournemouth left Leicester with just one point from their last eight matches and two points from safety with the club sitting second bottom of the table.
      Marsch replaced Marcelo Bielsa in February 2022 at Leeds and saved the Elland Road side from the drop last term.

      However, a poor start to this season led to the ex-Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig head coach being axed in February.
      Meanwhile, Leicester will now “have to return to one of the others who met with the club over a series of preliminary interviews” last week as they continue to search for a new boss.
      Legendary former manager Martin O’Neill and Dean Smith, who was fired by Norwich earlier in the campaign, are both in consideration.
      And Rafa Benitez is another that is believed to be in the running. More

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      I’m a former Premier League referee and if linesman Hatzidakis did elbow Robertson he should get a MASSIVE ban

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      LIVERPOOL star Andy Robertson’s clash with assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis will be a hot topic for football fans up and down the country on Easter Monday.To me, it looks like Robertson goes to grab Hatzidakis, who brushes him off with his arm and catches him accidentally.
      Mark Halsey has called for Constantine Hatzidakis to be banned if he did elbow Andy RobertsonCredit: PA
      Robertson walked off the pitch at half-time holding his jawCredit: Alamy
      I cannot think why an assistant would throw his arms into a player’s face.
      Sure, from one camera angle it does not look good.
      But you have to ask why has Robertson gone to approach the assistant referee?
      I have heard people say this is the end of the linesman’s career, but, just like Aleksandar Mitrovic, it is his full-time job.
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      However, if he is proven guilty and did intentionally use his elbow then he will face the same consequences as the Fulham frontman.
      Match officials are the guardians of standards and must be accountable if found guilty for that type of behaviour towards a player.
      Mark Halsey has given his take on the incredible incidentCredit: PA
      WHAT’S BEEN SAID?
      THERE has been plenty of reaction to the Robertson incident at Anfield.
      The PGMOL released a statement which said it was “aware of an incident involving assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson at half-time during the Liverpool v Arsenal fixture at Anfield”.
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      The statement added the body will “review the matter in full” after a fiery encounter at Anfield.
      Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton was watching the game for BBC Radio 5 Live and thinks Hatzidakis should be punished for the “unprecedented” reaction.
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      Sutton said: “I really don’t know what he was thinking. As far as I can see, he has to be banned.
      “He will have to sit out a number of games. I can’t remember another incident like this. Where is the precedent for these things?”
      Sutton added: “A big debating point was Mitrovic and the eight-game ban and the FA want him banned for more but you can’t have assistants throwing elbows. What should the punishment be?”
      And former England international Darren Bent quickly took to Twitter and called for an eight-game ban, just like Fulham star Aleksandar Mitrovic was penalised.
      He tweeted: “8 game ban for the linesman.” More

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      Marcus Rashford set to miss Man Utd’s Europa League clash with Sevilla as club nervously await scans on groin injury

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will learn the full extent of Marcus Rashford’s injury on Monday.The club’s 28-goal top scorer limped out of the action towards the end of their 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday with what is understood to be a groin injury.
      Marcus Rashford went off with an injury in the win over EvertonCredit: PA
      He is likely to be absent from Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford against Sevilla on Thursday.
      But the fear is he could be out for a number of weeks.
      In what was his 350th appearance for the club, Rashford pulled up as he stretched to reach a pass from Christian Eriksen.
      He immediately signalled to the bench he needed to come off and was replaced in the 81st minute.
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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag was clearly concerned after the game.
      Ten Hag said: “We have to wait. He doesn’t look well.”
      The Dutchman blamed the injury on United’s fixture schedule.
      He was unhappy the Red Devils played late afternoon last Sunday at Newcastle, midweek against Brentford and were chosen for the 12.30pm kick off on Saturday.
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      He said: “This was avoidable. All science and research tell you players need a certain time to recover.
      “It is also part of the schedule that we are now finding ourselves in this situation and now we can only pray he is not dropping off.”
      Rashford has played 52 games this season for club and country.
      He recently pulled out of the England squad for their Euros double header against Italy and Ukraine with a knock.
      He went on a break to New York during that time which Ten Hag said was good for him to turn off totally from football for a while.
      If Rashford is sidelined for a number of weeks it will put extra emphasis on Anthony Martial who has just returned from injury.
      He came on as a sub for a third game in a row on Saturday and got his first goal since February 1. More

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      Roy Keane tells Arsenal they should be ‘delighted with a point’ at Anfield… despite going 2-0 up vs Liverpool

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      ARSENAL should be glad they managed a point at Anfield against Liverpool… despite going 2-0 up.That is according to Manchester United legend Roy Keane, who claims the Gunners should be “delighted” as they didn’t crumble under the stadium’s “energy”.
      Manchester United legend Roy Keane insists Arsenal should be glad they got a point at Anfield
      Arsenal dropped points against Liverpool despite going 2-0 upCredit: Getty
      The North Londoners’ Premier League title hopes were dealt a blow when Roberto Firmino’s last-gasp equaliser saved a point for the hosts in a thrilling 2-2 draw.
      Keane told Sky Sports: “I don’t like saying it too much, I’m for Manchester United.
      “There’s something bizarre when you’re defending and last 15-20 minutes, you’re hanging in there and Liverpool are playing to the Kop.
      “It’s extremely difficult, the energy of the stadium. The history of the club. It’s very difficult.
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      “I think Arsenal should be delighted with a point. [Manchester] City are back in control, but it’s a great point.
      “They were 2-0 up and comfortable, but you have to be grateful for what you get out of the place.”
      Arsenal enjoyed a stunning first half with Gabriel Martinelli opening the scoring after just eight minutes.
      Gabriel Jesus doubled the visitors’ lead only 20 minutes later but Liverpool wouldn’t be denied.
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      Mohamed Salah hit back three minutes before half-time and had the chance to equalise from the penalty spot in the 54th minute but sent the ball wide.
      But Firmino saved Salah’s blushes three minutes before full-time with a clinical equaliser.
      Arsenal are now six points ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand and host their title rivals at the Etihad on April 26. More

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      Roy Keane slams Virgil van Dijk for ‘pub defending’ as Man Utd icon aim savage blast at Liverpool’s backline vs Arsenal

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      ROY KEANE said at half-time that Liverpool had “defended like a pub team” in a worrying first-half performance.And nobody was more at fault than Virgil van Dijk, who played like he had been out enjoying the Bank Holiday festivities a bit too much this weekend.
      Roy Keane slammed Virgil van Dijk for his defending against ArsenalCredit: Sky Sports
      Van Dijk endured a difficult afternoon at AnfieldCredit: AP
      The Dutch defender — so pivotal to the Reds’ recent success — did not cover himself in glory for either of Arsenal’s goals.
      And his cynical challenge to haul down Gabriel Jesus as he skipped past him along the touchline smacked of desperation.
      In recent years, Van Dijk was often described as a “Rolls-Royce of a defender”.
      Yet in that disastrous opening half-hour at Anfield, the Dutch international looked like he was heading for the scrap yard at the age of just 31.
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      Former Liverpool man Jamie Carragher said their defence was “all over the place” at the start — and Van Dijk was the worst culprit.
      Speaking about Arsenal’s second goal, Keane went on to add: “Really poor defending. Liverpool not at it. No intensity. Jesus standing in the middle of the box.
      “Van Dijk’s ball watching. There’s no pressure on the ball. Far too easy for Arsenal. I bet he can’t believe his luck.
      “Robertson’s efforts to get back – you’ve got to do better than that. Liverpool’s defending is like a pub team. They’re all over the place. They are a mess.”
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      Just eight minutes had passed when he got his legs in a muddle and rolled the ball into the path of Gabriel Martinelli.
      The Gunners forward was not going to pass up a gift like that and gratefully prodded it past Alisson.
      Some 20 minutes later, Van Dijk seemed to completely lose his bearings as a cross from Martinelli was swung over from the left.
      He left Andy Robertson to go up against Jesus, who comfortably got above the Scot to make it 2-0.
      Then came his ugly tackle on Jesus as VVD’s frustration boiled over and his team looked like they might be blown away by half-time.
      The centre-back missed Tuesday’s trip to Chelsea through illness and while Liverpool rode their luck, they came away with a clean sheet from the Stamford Bridge stalemate.
      Van Dijk was restored to the starting line-up yesterday as Jurgen Klopp showed he still has faith in his £75million signing.
      That is unlikely to change just yet but the defender’s decline this season has mirrored the team’s.
      Liverpool’s defending is like a pub team. They’re all over the place. They are a mess.Roy Keane
      Anfield boss Klopp described their campaign as “rubbish” before this game — and his star defender’s form has been a concern for much of it.
      To be fair, the former Celtic and Southampton man got his act together after that horrific opening.
      He was grateful to his centre-back partner Ibrahima Konate for guiding him through it, the Frenchman the Reds’ best defender by a distance.
      Seeing Liverpool opened up like this at home will be a new worry for Klopp as they have generally looked like their old selves.
      Before Sunday they had not conceded a Premier League goal in front of the Kopites this year, with the last one coming against Leicester on December 30.
      That was almost seven and a half hours of football and had allowed the Reds to win three of their four games and keep their hopes of a top-four place flickering at least.
      Despite a spirited comeback, their failure to win here may well have put that out of reach as they are now 12 points adrift.
      In fact they are facing a battle to qualify for any of the European competitions next season.
      And that will almost certainly see their summer transfer budget hit.
      Klopp was planning to spend much of the money available on strengthening his ageing midfield.
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      Until recently he was not expecting to be blowing too much of his budget on a new centre-back.
      But replacing a Rolls-Royce does not come cheap. More

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      Man Utd LIVE: Kane transfer BOOST, Osimhen BLOW, Caicedo and Mac Allister LINKED, takeover latest

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been given a huge transfer boost in their quest to sign Premier League star Harry Kane as rivals Bayern Munich appear to RULE OUT a move for the England skipper.Elsewhere, Victor Osimhen has revealed his happiness at Napoli, which comes as a major blow to United’s transfer pursuit of the Nigerian striker.
      Meanwhile, The Red Devils reportedly want to sign Brighton pair Moises Caicedo AND Alexis Mac Allister this summer.
      And we have the very latest takeover updates from Old Trafford.
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      Rashford blow
      Man Utd will learn the full extent of Marcus Rashford’s injury on Monday.
      The club’s 28-goal top scorer limped out of the action towards the end of their 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday with what is understood to be a groin injury.
      He is likely to be absent from Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford against Sevilla on Thursday.
      But the fear is he could be out for a number of weeks.
      In what was his 350th appearance for the club, Rashford pulled up as he stretched to reach a pass from Christian Eriksen.
      He immediately signalled to the bench he needed to come off and was replaced in the 81st minute.
      Bookings ahead of Sevilla
      Man Utd have several players walking the tightrope of suspension against Sevilla in their Europa League quarter-final clash.
      Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro will be suspended for the second leg, if they are booked during next week’s clash.
      That means United’s midfield stars will have to watch their tackles or face missing out on the return tie.
      Osimhen update
      Man Utd target Victor Osimhen has dealt the Red Devils a blow by revealing his happiness at Napoli.
      The Nigerian striker has been sensational in Serie – as the Naples giants close in on a historic league title.
      And he has spoken to L’Equipe to speak about how much he loves playing for the club.
      Kane doubt
      Man Utd might get a pass to Harry Kane – with Bayern Munich’s chief financial officer admitting the Bavarians might not be able to afford him.
      Dr Michael Diederich revealed: “I don’t rule anything out but can we afford such a transfer and do we want such a transfer? We have to keep an eye on our profitability.”
      That will be music to Utd fans’ ears, who are desperate to add a No9 to their squad.
      Feyenoord swoop
      Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag sent scouts to watch two Feyenoord players in action earlier this week, according to reports.
      According to The Mirror, he has his sights set on Feyenoord duo Orkun Kokcu and Santiago Gimenez.
      Man Utd representatives were in Rotterdam on Wednesday for the KNVB Cup semi-final clash between Ten Hag’s former club Ajax and Feyenoord.
      It is understood that they were there to watch Kokcu and Gimenez in action.
      Keane destroys Carragher
      Man Utd legend Roy Keane had one word to describe Jamie Carragher’s defending after Micah Richards showed a clip of the Liverpool legend in action.
      The Anfield icon was bamboozled by Thierry Henry as the Arsenal hero netted a stunning solo goal in a 4-2 win over the Reds at Highbury in 2004.
      Henry left Carragher tripping up over his own feet before coolly slotting into the back of the net.
      Showing the clip on Sky Sports, Richards brutally joked: “Jamie’s always talking about body positions, and I just want to look at your body position here.
      “Because I don’t know if you was dancing, or you was twisting. You twist one way, you twist the other, and you take [Igor] Biscan out of the game as well!”
      Carragher then replied: “My only defence is it was against the greatest player to ever play in the Premier League.”
      Manchester United legend Keane then chimed in, joking: “Did you just come back from injury Jamie?”
      And when asked how he would describe the defending, Keane simply said: “Shocking.”
      Dave Saves
      David De Gea has hit 20 clean sheets for the season in all competitions.
      The goalkeeper is in the race for the Golden Glove with Newcastle’s Nick Pope, who has kept 13 Premier League clean sheets, the same number as De Gea.
      The Toon’s defence is better as they have conceded 16 goals less.
      Bayern rule out Kane move
      Bayern Munich have seemingly ruled out a move for Spurs striker Harry Kane.
      The England record goalscorer has been linked with moves to both United and the German champions.
      But chief financial officer Dr Michael Diederich has hinted they won’t be after Kane this summer.
      He said: “I don’t rule anything out but can we afford such a transfer and do we want such a transfer? We have to keep an eye on our profitability.”
      Keys slams Ten Hag
      Broadcaster Richard Keys has slammed Erik ten Hag for his criticism of fixture congestion.
      United are in the midst of a run of three games in eight days and Keys did not have sympathy with the Dutch boss.
      The ex-Sky Sports man said: “Erik, as regards the scheduling and injuries, it’s the English Premier League. If you don’t like it, there is always of course Eredivisie, where you can go and ply your trade.”
      Yorke on ownership
      Ex-United striker has claimed he is not bothered who the owner of the club is – providing they are willing to spend big.
      Yorke told LegalSportsbooks.com: “I don’t know the individuals enough to make such a statement of who I would prefer to own the club.
      “Mr Ratcliffe is a local guy and Manchester United fan, but we’ve heard all of this through the media, we don’t know the ins and outs of who to favour. You hear this and that about Qatari human rights but that’s all from the media so we don’t know. 
      “For me, it’s about who buys the club with the interest of the club, makes the fans happy and gets them back to competing against the best in the world again.
      “Why would I want to get involved in the politics of it? As a player, all you want is an investment into the team and training facilities, that’s all you should care about.
      “You want to play with the best players and compete for the number one spot in England and Europe.”
      Raya to leave Brentford
      Man Utd target David Raya looks set to leave Brentford, according to reports.
      The stopper is out of contract next summer and the Bees want to cash-in at the end of this season.
      A £40m price tag is on his head, claims Fabrizio Romano.
      De Gea on fixture congestion
      David De Gea has opened up on fixture congestion with United in the midst of three games in eight days.
      The goalkeeper said: “As the manager said, we will need everyone at some point because we have many, many games. It’s hard to recover from so many games, but everyone is ready, everyone is training well.
      “Playing Wednesday night and playing Saturday is not easy. The energy displayed by the team, the intensity, the desire were incredible, we controlled the game from start to finish. The team put in a great performance and it was very enjoyable.
      “It doesn’t matter who is playing. Everyone is ready to play, even those who are on the bench today still have a very big impact.
      “We have a very good group. It’s great to see everyone push in the same direction.”
      Eyes on Sevilla
      Man Utd are back in action on Thursday in the Europa League quarter-finals against Sevilla.
      The Spanish side head to Old Trafford in the midst of an awful season.
      They are onto their third manager of the campaign in Jose Luis Mendilibar and the team sit 13th in LaLiga, just five points above the drop zone.
      However, Sevilla come with European pedigree having won the competition more times than anyone else, winning it on six occassions.
      United eye Feyenoord duo
      Man Utd are monitoring Feyenoord duo Orkun Kokcu and Santiago Gimenez, according to reports from The Mirror.
      A number of scouts from Premier League clubs like Tottenham, Brighton, West Ham and Tottenham recently watched them play against Ajax.
      Kokcu is a technical central midfielder and Gimenez is a 21-year-old attacker.
      Incredible Martial stat
      Anthony Martial has incredibly registered a goal or an assist every 89 minutes this season.
      The Frenchman has seven goals and two assists in 17 games in all competitions.
      He has started just nine games.
      Pundit Paul Scholes thinks he can get 20-25 goals a season if he keeps fit.
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      Casemiro welcomed
      When Casemiro first joined Man Utd he did not speak English.
      But thankfully, he was left shocked when assistant coach Eric Ramsey began speaking to him in Spanish, he is fluent in the language.
      This reportedly help the ex-Real Madrid man settle into life at his new club, claim Manchester Evening News.
      Seagull Swoop
      Man Utd are interested in signing Brighton duo Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo, according to reports.
      Erik ten Hag is eager to add to his midfield ranks ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
      And according to The Telegraph, he believes that both Mac Allister and Caicedo would be a perfect fit for the Red Devils.
      United have struggled this season when missing Casemiro and Christian Eriksen in midfield.
      And with loan star Marcel Sabitzer set to return to Bayern Munich this summer, reinforcements will undoubtedly be required to build on the club’s current form.
      However, it will cost a lot to tempt the Brighton duo away from the Amex Stadium.
      Exclusive: No rush to sell McTominay
      Man Utd will demand at least £50MILLION before considering selling Scott McTominay this summer.
      Newcastle are one of a host of clubs who are big admirers of the Scottish midfielder — who has been at Old Trafford since he was a kid.
      But United bosses have made it clear to both the player and would-be suitors that he is still a valuable member of the squad and they will not be pressured into a sale.
      McTominay, 26, is under contract for another two years, with the club also having the option to extend by 12 months beyond that.
      Although United are looking to raise transfer funds, they are in no rush to cash in on the man whose two goals gave Scotland a famous win over Spain.

      Maguire praised by Ten Hag
      Harry Maguire has been praised by Erik ten Hag after a great performance against Everton.
      The Dutchman said: “That was a different Harry Maguire to what I’ve seen in the first weeks and months.
      “It’s not been that easy for Harry but the demand is on him. He did really well today, in and out of possession, dominating his opponent, dictating and bringing passes.”
      Maguire has featured in only five minutes across three home Premier League games since he started against Bournemouth at the beginning of January.
      Ten Hag gives Rashford update
      Manager Erik ten Hag has given an update on the fitness of Marcus Rashford after he went off injured in the win over Everton.
      The boss also slammed the schedule of fixtures.
      He said: “We have to wait. He doesn’t look well.
      “This was avoidable. All science and research tell you players need a certain time to recover.
      “It is also part of the schedule that we are now finding ourselves in this situation and now we can only pray he is not dropping off.”
      Scholes predicts Kane blow
      Man Utd legend Paul Scholes believes Harry Kane will choose to stay at Tottenham this summer despite interest from the Red Devils.
      Kane, 29, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks.
      But according to Scholes, the England skipper would not be the best fit for Man Utd.
      When speaking to BT Sport, the 48-year-old said: “I think goals are a problem, [United are] a long way behind City and Arsenal at the top of the table goals wise.
      “I think Harry is very happy where he is. If he was going to move it would have been to Man City a couple of years ago. 
      “He would be fantastic, 25 goals guaranteed, but it’s very difficult for him to move at 30 years of age.
      “It’s a risk as well for Man Utd, if you put all your eggs in that Harry Kane basket and all of a sudden Daniel Levy is messing you about, you might end up with no one.
      “If you get him early, brilliant, but I just think he’s very happy at Tottenham doing what he’s doing.”
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      Top four race
      Man Utd secured a huge win over Everton 2-0 yesterday, helping ease concerns of just a Europa League finish.
      However, United fans may still be concerned as Newcastle secured a great win over Brentford 2-1.
      The game between Tottenham and Brighton ended 2-1 to the hosts.
      This means that Man Utd and Newcastle have a three-point cushion ahead of Tottenham.
      Meanwhile, Brighton trail by seven points but have two games in hand.
      Aston Villa are in the mix too, but they remain six points away.
      Good Morning United fans
      Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham has been put on full blast because he “doesn’t have discipline”.
      That is according to Liverpool hero Dietmar Hamann, who insists Bellingham needs to work on his game if he wants to join a bigger club.
      The midfielder has attracted immense interest from some of Europe’s heaviest hitters, such as Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and the Reds.
      Hamann told Sky Sports: “What Bellingham doesn’t have is discipline.“He may want to return to the island [England] or Real Madrid. He has to play differently.
      “At Dortmund he can do what he wants. Nobody dares to say anything. Because they’re afraid of upsetting him. If you have that as a team-mate, you’ll have a problem.
      “If he doesn’t do anything forwards and backwards, what does he do then?
      “Obviously he is an exceptional player. But he has to get his discipline under control.”
      Manchester United legend Bryan Robson was involved in a car crash while heading to watch his old club’s victory over Everton on Saturday.
      The 66-year-old was driving to Old Trafford when his blue Mercedes S350d was hit from behind by another vehicle – damaging the boot and bumper.
      Police officers attended, closing one lane while debris was removed from the dual carriageway.
      Robson – nicknamed Captain Marvel during his playing days – stood on the grass embankment hugging a young lad while chatting to cops.
      The ex-midfielder was dressed in official club colours ready for his role as a Manchester United ambassador.
      Bayern Munich are keen to hijack Man Utd’s move for Harry Kane, according to reports.
      Bayern insider Christian Falk told CaughtOffside: “There are always rumours about FC Bayern but they haven’t discussed Füllkrug yet. There is still a little hope that they can sign Harry Kane, but Bayern also now have an eye on Randal Kolo Muani of Frankfurt.”
      According to Falk, Tuchel is desperate for a new No9 with doubts over Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s fitness.
      “The new manager, Thomas Tuchel, is checking the squad at the moment to determine whether he needs new players in the summer,” Falk continued.
      “At the moment, they’re focusing on the No.9 position. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is 34 years old and has problems with his back.
      Mathys Tel is very talented, but just 17 years old. Bayern want to discuss the potential need for a new striker at the end of the season.”
      Man Utd loanee Eric Bailly is expected to return to Old Trafford at the end of the season, reports suggest.
      The 28-year-old joined Marseille on a season-long loan in August after falling out of favour with Erik ten Hag.
      His current contract includes an £8.4million obligation to buy clause, which will be triggered if he makes 19 Ligue 1 appearances and Marseille qualify for the Champions League.
      However, according to French outlet La Provence, Bailly is not expected to meet that target.
      The defender has made just 11 league appearances for the Olympians so far this season. And he is not expected to play a part in the majority of the club’s nine remaining Ligue 1 games.
      Man Utd target Ousmane Dembele’s contract talks have stalled, according to reports in Spain.
      The 25-year-old has just 12 months left on his current deal.Sport report that the negotiations have hit a stumbling block because the Catalans can’t afford the French star’s demands.
      That news has put several Premier League clubs on red alert.
      Dembele contract stalls
      Man Utd target Ousmane Dembele’s contract talks have stalled, according to reports in Spain.
      The 25-year-old has just 12 months left on his current deal.
      Sport report that the negotiations have hit a stumbling block because the Catalans can’t afford the French star’s demands.
      That news has put several Premier League clubs on red alert.
      ‘Bellingham needs to work on his game’
      Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham has been put on full blast because he “doesn’t have discipline”.
      That is according to Liverpool hero Dietmar Hamann, who insists Bellingham needs to work on his game if he wants to join a bigger club.
      The midfielder has attracted immense interest from some of Europe’s heaviest hitters, such as Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and the Reds.
      Hamann told Sky Sports: “What Bellingham doesn’t have is discipline.
      “He may want to return to the island [England] or Real Madrid. He has to play differently.
      “At Dortmund he can do what he wants. Nobody dares to say anything.
      “Because they’re afraid of upsetting him. If you have that as a team-mate, you’ll have a problem.
      “If he doesn’t do anything forwards and backwards, what does he do then?
      “Obviously he is an exceptional player. But he has to get his discipline under control.”
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