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      Arsenal legend Ian Wright pinpoints three positions Erik ten Hag must strengthen in transfer window at Man Utd

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      IAN WRIGHT has outlined three areas that Erik ten Hag needs to strengthen in the summer transfer window.The Arsenal legend is adamant that the Dutch manager “deserves” to be backed in the market for his achievements this season.
      Ian Wright thinks there are three areas that Man United need to strengthen this summerCredit: Getty
      The former Arsenal star believes Erik ten Hag deserves to be backed in the marketCredit: Getty
      One area Wright highlighted was David De Gea’s position in goalCredit: Getty
      However, Wright, 59, has suggested that Ten Hag, 53, needs to sign a new right back.
      He claims that the right side is currently “not working” and that it would be improved with a new wide defender.
      The ex-Gunner also thinks that Manchester United should look to sign a new striker and a new goalkeeper to at least challenge David De Gea.
      He said on his Wrighty’s House podcast: “That man [Ten Hag] has got to get everything he needs to try and do his job well and play the football he wants to play.
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      “For what he’s done at Manchester United this season, he deserves that.
      “I still don’t think the right-hand side of the team is working right now. You’ve got [Jadon] Sancho and Antony who are capable of doing unbelievable stuff.
      “Antony had so many options [at Ajax] – he could cut in and target the No. 9 or there would be a player overlapping him. He had so many different options to get the best out of him.
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      “The same for Sancho at Borussia Dortmund. You have two unbelievable players who can do loads of great stuff but they’ve not been put into a system where they can thrive.
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      “I can’t wait for Erik ten Hag to get the right-back he wants and the No 9 he wants. 
      “At some stage something needs to be done about the goalkeeper [De Gea]. I want to see all of those things before I judge Erik ten Hag too much.”
      United have been linked with Brentford’s David Raya and Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili. More

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      Man Utd and Tottenham blow in David Raya transfer race as LaLiga giants monitor Brentford keeper

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham have been handed a blow in their pursuit of David Raya.The Premier League sides have been linked with the Brentford goalkeeper, 27, as they look to replace long-term stars David De Gea and Hugo Lloris.
      David Raya is reportedly wanted to LaLiga teamsCredit: Getty
      However, they are not the only clubs interested in signing the Spaniard.
      According to The Telegraph, Raya has attracted interest from some of the top sides in LaLiga.
      This could hurt the English teams’ chances of completing a transfer, as a move to his homeland could be tempting.
      The report suggests that the Spanish clubs would be willing to wait till his contract expires to sign him for free.

      Raya has rejected two contract offers to extend his stay at Brentford, with his current deal set to expire at the end of next season.
      This means that Man United and Tottenham would have to accelerate their efforts to sign the goalkeeper.
      Manager Thomas Frank has insisted that it would cost “at least” £40million to sign the Spanish international.
      When asked if Raya will stay at the club earlier this month, he said: “I think we need to get into the Champions League and then he would consider it.
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      “I love David as a keeper. I really believe he is one of the best in the Premier League.
      “If someone wants to come and buy him, he is very expensive. He will be, for me, at least £40m-plus. No doubt about that.”
      However the Bees are braced to lose Raya and are lining up a move for his potential replacement, Dutch international keeper Mark Flekken, according to reports.
      He built his career with lower-league German clubs Alemannia Aachen, Greuther Furth and MSV Duisburg before Freiburg signed him in 2018.
      They want to offer the Enschede-born keeper a new deal, with a release clause higher than the £11.44million in his existing contract. More

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      Ian Wright gives prediction for Liverpool vs Arsenal and urges ruthless performance from Mikel Arteta’s men

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      ARSENAL legend Ian Wright has backed his former club to beat Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday.The Gunners have not won a Premier League away game against the Reds for 11 years.
      Liverpool host Premier League leaders Arsenal on SundayCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Ian Wright is confident Arsenal can clinch a Premier League win at Anfield for the first time in more than a decadeCredit: Getty
      But they head into the clash at the weekend off the back of seven successive league victories.
      By contrast, Liverpool have not won any of their last four matches in all competitions.
      And Wright, who will watch his side take a giant step towards the title with a victory on Merseyside, feels Arsenal have what it takes to do the job.
      Speaking on the Wrighty’s House podcast, he said: “Liverpool’s performance away to Man City was disappointing because it felt like an old champion going back into the ring.
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      “For a couple of rounds it looked like they were back but then they were gone after the first punch. Man City just steamrolled them and it was quite embarrassing for Liverpool in the end.
      “I think Arsenal have the energy and the capabilities to cause Liverpool problems. It’s a question of how long we can sustain it at Anfield because that’s not something we’ve done for a while there.
      “Can we sustain the pressure you need so Liverpool don’t go bang, bang, bang? That’s what I’m excited to see.
      “If we can beat them – which I think we can – then I’m starting to get very excited. I’m excited as it is but these are the huge games in a title race.
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      “I think Arsenal can do it, I’m confident Arsenal can do it. It’s so exciting. I can already feel the buzz around that game.
      “With what’s going on at Liverpool, it’s the time to attack them and get them to answer some questions.
      “I know we’re going to have a period in that game where if Liverpool are not at it, we’re probably going to score a couple of goals.
      “That’s what I’m excited about. I like our mentality and we’ve got to go there and do what we’ve been doing over the past month or so.”
      Arsenal hold an eight-point lead over Manchester City, but have played one game more.
      Pep Guardiola’s men can close the gap to five points on Saturday with a win against Southampton at St Mary’s.
      Arsenal also still have to go to the Etihad to face Man City on April 26. More

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      Andy Cole says he would be ‘tearing his hair out’ if he played with Antony at Man Utd in incredible blast

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      ANDY COLE has blasted Antony for his lack of ability to cross the ball on his right foot.The former Manchester United striker has suggested that the Brazilian winger, 23, has become predictable to Premier League defenders.
      Andy Cole has slammed AntonyCredit: Getty
      He thinks the Man United winger has become predictableCredit: Rex
      Cole, 51, scored 121 goals in 275 games for the Red Devils but expects he would not have scored as many if Antony was in his team.
      He told King Casino Bonus: “If I was a striker in this Manchester United team and saw Antony was playing on the right wing, I’d be pulling my hair out because I know that I will never get a cross my way on his weak right foot.
      “If I was making a run into the box, I would not expect anything because he always chops back on to his left foot.
      “The game has changed now and what managers want from wingers is different.”
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      The winger joined United last summer from Ajax for £85.5million.
      So far he has scored seven goals in his 31 appearances in all competitions.
      However, he has only provided one assist for his team-mates.
      Cole went on to suggest that Antony might have underestimated the difficulty of playing in the Premier League.
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      He said: “Antony has had a tough first season in the Premier League.
      “He’s finding his feet but I don’t think he expected the Premier League to be as hard as it is. 
      “Now defenders who play against him know there is no element of surprise because he always wants to come back on his left foot.” More

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      Man Utd takeover update with club to invite bidders to more talks and insist sale IS still possible

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will invite potential bidders to MORE talks in the coming days – and insist a sale IS still possible.Doubts over the Glazer family’s true intentions have been raised after their bankers Raine Group have opted for radio silence for almost a fortnight.
      The Glazers could still sell Manchester United despite fan concerns they are looking to stayCredit: AFP
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is one of the bidders for the clubCredit: PA
      Sheikh Jassim has also made an offer to buy the club
      Both Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos have been left in the dark by the lack of contact since they submitted world record £5bn bids over the final weekend of last month.
      That has led to growing concerns that the Glazers might be more minded to accept the offer of US hedge fund Elliott Management for a “small amount of common equity” that could see the club’s commercial and merchandising division hived off into a separate company.
      But the Glazers now want to discover how serious the main bidders actually are about coming close to their £6bn valuation, by inviting them for a further conversation.
      It appears the Glazers and Raine are looking to give Ineos and Sheikh Jassim a final chance to up their bids to a level where the deal cannot be turned down.
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      However, if an offer at the right level is not made, the sale could be scuppered.
      The family said to be “open-minded” about their options.
      It is understood that club co-chairman Joel and Avram Glazer are keener to stay on at the club and would settle for a minority share sale or offer of investment.
      However, the other four siblings would prefer to cash in.
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      But the latest move could bring a backlash from the bidders.
      They have hinted at frustration they feel they might have been “played” by Raine and the Glazers over the four months since the possibility of a sale was publicly announced. More

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      Lewandowski laughed in face of Premier League manager over transfer offer after having Man Utd dream dashed

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI has revealed he laughed at Jurgen Klopp when the Liverpool boss made a cheeky transfer offer.Lewandowski’s ex-Borussia Dortmund manager had STOPPED the strike legend joining Manchester United six years earlier in 2011.
      Robert Lewandowski was linked with Prem clubs, mainly Man Utd, before joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich in July 2022Credit: Getty
      And the former Bayern Munich hero, now in scorching form for Barcelona, admits he was stunned when Klopp asked him about moving to Anfield.
      It came when Bayern hosted Liverpool in the 2017 Audi Cup.
      Lewandowski told Bild: “We spoke on that occasion. Klopp asked me, ‘Don’t you want to come to Liverpool?’ 
      “We looked at each other, then I laughed.

      “I don’t know if he was totally serious. But going to Liverpool was never in my mind.”
      The form of Lewandowski, 34, is as hot as ever as he closes on LaLiga title glory in his first season with Barca.
      The Poland superstar has notched 27 goals in 34 games across all competitions for the Spanish giants.
      That compares to netting 344 times in 375 appearances for Bayern, where he won the Champions League and eight Bundesliga crowns.
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      It followed two German titles with Klopp’s Dortmund.
      But he admits he was thrilled when Old Trafford chief Sir Alex Ferguson called him 12 years ago.
      Lewandowski, however, was less delighted by the fact he struggled to understand Fegie’s Scottish accent!
      And although he “wanted to go to Man Utd” Klopp ruled it out by saying: “No chance – we need you.” More

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      Frank Lampard AGREES to become interim Chelsea manager until end of season – and could be boss to face Wolves

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      FRANK LAMPARD has agreed to return to Chelsea as interim manager.The news comes after the club held talks with Luis Enrique about the vacant manager’s position at the club.
      Frank Lampard could be rehired by Chelsea on a short term basisCredit: Alamy
      Luis Enrique has also held talks over the jobCredit: Getty
      However, the club icon is to be ready to help the Blues on a short term basis after the sacking of Graham Potter.
      Lampard has agreed a deal in principle to take charge of the Stamford Bridge outfit until the end of the season.
      The 44-year-old played for the club for over a decade, winning everything on offer.
      After retiring, he then was the head coach at the club after a spell at Derby until he was sacked in 2021.
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      Ashley Cole, Chris Jones and Joe Edwards will return to the Blues.
      Lampard has been out of work since being sacked by Everton earlier in the season.
      The club are also progressing with their attempts to hire a long-term coach.
      Enrique is the frontrunner for the job after talks with the Blues top brass in London.
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      The Spaniard jetted into the capital with his adviser Ivan de la Pena for talks with the Stamford Bridge hierarchy and on his return joked with journalists.
      He said: “I’ve come from Formentera, it is a beautiful island, like paradise. A wonderful island and I would advise everyone to go there.”
      Enrique was clearly playing around and it is believed he is keen to take the job after successful talks.
      He quit as manager of his national team following the World Cup last year and had planned to wait until the summer before stepping back into work.
      Potter was sacked by Chelsea after the club’s defeat to Aston Villa on the weekend.
      Since then Bruno Saltor has taken temporary charge and was in the dugout for the 0-0 draw against Liverpool on Tuesday evening. More

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      Man Utd 1 Brentford 0 LIVE RESULT: Rashford goal earns Ten Hag’s first Prem win since February as Red Devils go fourth

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are up into fourth in the Premier League after beating Brentford 1-0. Marcus Rashford scored the game’s only goal as Ten Hag’s men picked up their first win since the middle of February.

      Start time: 8pm BST
      TV/Live stream: Not televised in UK
      Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot Martinez, Varane, Shaw, Sabitzer, McTominay, Bruno Fernandes, Antony, Sancho, Rashford
      Brentford XI: Raya, Roerslev, Jansson, Pinnock, Mee, Henry, Norgaard, Jensen, Damsgaard, Mbuemo, Toney

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      United looking to build form
      Man Utd have a big five game ahead of them.
      Erik ten Hag’s side have three league games that look very winnable.
      Thrown in-between the games they have Europa League quarter final games against Sevilla.

      Creativity key for Red Devils
      While United dominated the game today in terms of possession, they will feel they should have tested Raya in the Brentford goal far more.
      With 18 shots in total for the game, the meagre 3 shots on target was a poor return.
      Fortunately for the hosts, Thomas Frank’s side offered very little in the final third to test David de Gea.
      Top four for ten Hag
      Man Utd now sit three points clear of Tottenham in fifth.
      Erik ten Hag’s side still have a game in hand over their North London rivals.
      They sit level on points with Newcastle but the Geordies have a far better goal difference.
      Rashford the man of the moment
      Marcus Rashford put in another performance for United today.
      Scoring the winning goal and becoming a constant thorn in the side of Brentford.
      His goal was the difference between the two sides this evening.

      FT: Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      United fans go home content with the win and the three points.
      Brentford will feel they could have given a better account of themselves.

      FT: Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      90+4. The referee brings the game to a close.
      United claim all three points and move into fourth spot.
      It was a nervy end to the game but the points are staying in Manchester.

      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford

      90+3. United are looking to keep the ball in the corner and run the clock down.
      On this occasion the flag goes up for offside.
      One last chance for Brentford maybe.
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      90+1. We are going to have four additional minutes here.
      Brentford come forward with Baptiste.
      The ball breaks to Toney who tries a drink but it sails over the bar.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      89. The corner is swung in and headed clear.
      Brentford pass the ball around and are looking to find a away through the United back line.
      Fred is penalised for a foul on the halfway line.
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      87. We come into the closing stages of the game.
      The Brentford attack breaks down and United counter.
      This game is still finely poised.
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      85. Brentford start to press and United look nervy.
      They manage to win a corner.
      United bring off Antony for Lindelof which sums up the confidence at Old Trafford at the moment.
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      83. United are starting to dominate more now.
      ten Hag’s side are passing the ball around but lacking that killer pass.
      Brentford have defended well this evening.
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      81. Rashford does well down the left.
      He twists and turns and lays the ball back to Fred.
      The Brazilian blazes it over the bar when it seemed easier to score.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      79. The ball is played the Fred on the right hand side.
      He looks to drift one into the back post.
      It runs out of play with no United player in sight.
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      77. The game is getting a little scrappy in the rain.
      United look dangerous on the counter attack.
      Antony shoots from distance, troubling fans in row M again rather than the Brentford keeper Raya.
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      75. Brentford seemingly have a spring in their step whenever they come forward.
      All too often they are overrunning the ball with one loose touch.
      United turn defence into attack immediately.
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      73. United are put under pressure at the visitors are on the front foot.
      As soon as the attack breaks down, ten Hag’s side look to catch them on the counter.
      Brentford get numbers behind the ball to snuff out the attack.

      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford

      71. Sancho is teasing the Brentford defence down the left now.
      Twisting and turning trying to create a chance to get the ball into the box.
      Fred is set to come on for Sabitzer.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      69. ten Hag looks worried on the touchline.
      de Gea stayed down after that save.
      The Spanish keeper is back on his feet and seems able to continue.
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      67. Norgaard looks to dink a ball into the back post.
      As they challenge for the header it runs wide for a goal kick.
      Brentford come forward immediately and Schade finds himself one on one with de Gea who blocks the effort.
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      65. When Brentford come forward the home fans fall silent.
      Despite dominating this game there is an air of nervousness amongst the home faithful.
      The single goal scoreline is still a danger to the Red Devils.
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      63. Sancho receives the ball on the edge of the box.
      He drops the shoulder and tries to create a shooting opportunity but is crowded out.
      Brentford win the ball back and look to come forward.
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      61. Brentford have their first corner of the game.
      The ball is played into the near post as United struggle to clear.
      Jadon Sancho defending well for the hosts.
      Credit: Reuters
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      59. While United struggle to find a second goal the visitors are still in this game.
      Brentford whip a ball into the box but Martinez heads clear.
      The away fans make themselves heard as they try to press for an equaliser.
      Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
      57. The rain continues to come down in Manchester.
      Brentford are getting stuck in with the challenges.
      With the wet conditions they are committing too many fouls.
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