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      New footage of Casemiro red card scrap emerges and Man Utd fans are convinced it will help him get ban overturned

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced that Casemiro’s red card will be rescinded after new footage emerged of his ruck with Will Hughes.The Brazilian was given his marching orders by referee Andre Marriner after a VAR check showed him grabbing the Crystal Palace midfielder by his neck.

      Fans think Casemiro’s red card could be overturnedCredit: Rex
      The result of the red card will see Casemiro miss United’s next three domestic games, which come against Leeds (home and away) and Leicester City.
      However, United fans are now hoping that the suspension can be overturned after fan footage showed a different side of the altercation.
      The footage shows Casemiro and Hughes laughing off the incident after the scuffle between the two sides ends.
      And with the reaction of the two, fans are convinced that there was less violent conduct involved.
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      One tweeted: “I think it gets turned if United appeals it.”
      A second wrote: “Bloody hell. Casemiro and Hughes are laughing about it.”
      A third commented: “This must be the first case where a player has been sent off for violent conduct and the player ‘assaulted’ doesn’t react and then hugs his attacker.”
      A fourth said: “Come on that’s not violent conduct in any way shape or form.”
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      A fifth added: “Without knowing, if someone showed you this and told you one of the players involved gets a straight red and three-game ban, you’re not guessing Casemiro.
      “The slowed-down angle used by VAR admittedly looked far worse, but from this angle it’s almost laughable.”
      After the game, manager Erik ten Hag slammed Marriner for his lack of inconsistency in the match as he did not show Jordan Ayew a red card for a similar offence.
      He said: “The player from Crystal Palace takes a big risk by this foul – that he get badly injured – by pushing him over the line.
      “Everyone is reacting, Crystal Palace players and Man United players, and not only Casemiro.
      “There was one of the players, he did even worse than Casemiro.
      “You have to be consistent.”
      The red card did make the game harder for United as their two-goal lead was halved, but thy held on for the win. More

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      Man Utd stars don’t want Mason Greenwood back this season after charges dropped

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      MANCHESTER United stars do not want Mason Greenwood in the dressing room this season — because they fear it will disrupt their progress.The striker, 21, has been told he no longer faces charges of attempted rape, ABH and coercive and controlling behaviour.
      Greenwood is suspended on £100,000-a-week pay and not eligible to train or playCredit: AFP
      Sponsors of United have refused to comment on whether they would like to see Greenwood sackedCredit: Reuters
      United bosses are still investigating his behaviour after images and audio were posted online by his alleged victim.
      While that continues, Greenwood is suspended on £100,000-a-week pay and not eligible to train or play.
      He last played in January 2022.
      A source said: “The players are open to him returning to the team but the scrutiny could be massively distracting.
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      “The dressing room is the happiest it has been for ages and no one wants to rock the boat.”
      Greenwood last played for United in January 2022 and has a contract with the club until 2025.
      Sponsors of United have refused to comment on whether they would like to see Greenwood sacked. More

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      Man Utd ‘to sell SIX players this summer including Martial and Maguire’ as Ten Hag steps up squad overhaul

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could sell SIX this players this summer as boss Erik ten Hag plots a major clear-out at Old Trafford, according to reports.The Dutchman has worked wonders on the pitch with United on course to qualify for the Champions League and end their six-year trophy drought.
      Anthony Martial could be sold this summerCredit: Reuters
      Donny van de Beek’s time at Old Trafford could be coming to an endCredit: Getty
      Captain Harry Maguire is also set to be axedCredit: Rex
      United’s improvements under Ten Hag have been built on his ruthlessness both on and off the pitch.
      And he’s set to continue with that attitude with the Mirror claiming that a mass exodus could happen at the end of the season.
      Harry Maguire could be the first out the door having fallen behind both Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez in the pecking order.
      The United captain was linked with a move away from the club in January and hasn’t been able to show his best form for some time.
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      Midfielders Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek will be joining them with the former starting once in the Prem since the Manchester derby on October 2, while the Dutchman’s time at Old Trafford has been a nightmare.
      The report also claims that Anthony Martial, who’s struggled to stay fit this campaign, will also be moved on.
      Martial has scored six goals in only 722 minutes of action this season, but he’s lost his place in the team to Marcus Rashford and Wout Weghorst.
      Meanwhile, loanees Eric Bailly and Alex Telles are also likely to have played their last games for United.
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      Bailly is currently on loan at Marseille but his disruptions have followed him to France having started just six times in Ligue 1.
      Telles has fared slightly better at Sevilla, featuring 19 times in all competitions, but a knee problem is currently keeping him on the sidelines. More

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      Wolves hilariously troll Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp after German manager claimed Neves’ third goal ‘didn’t count’

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      WOLVES have hit back at Jurgen Klopp after he dismissed their third goal against Liverpool.Ruben Neves sealed a magnificent 3-0 victory for Wolves’ against the Reds.
      Ruben Neves netted Wolves’ third goal against LiverpoolCredit: PA
      But Jurgen Klopp dismissed the goal saying he ‘did not count it’Credit: Rex
      The Portuguese midfielder finished off a swift counter-attacking move by firing past Alisson to put his side three goals ahead.
      The move was Wolves’ first attack after a long period of pressure from Liverpool as they tried to claw themselves back into the game after Joel Matip’s own-goal and Craig Dawson’s debut effort.
      These circumstances of the goal led to Liverpool boss Klopp to dismiss it as counting in his opinion.
      He said: “The third goal I don’t count because it was the first time they passed the halfway line in the second half.
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      “The other two goals, going into a game with all the things we said during the week and before the game, then this is the start, is horrible.”
      The comments then inspired Wolves’ social media admins to sarcastically troll the German manager.
      The club posted an updated full time result on Twitter picture showing the final score to be 2-0, with a frustrated Neves pictured.
      The post received a lot of praise from the club’s fans as it was ‘liked’ over 43,000 times.
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      One fan commented: “I saw what you did there, lol 👀.”
      A second tweeted: “The whole admin team needs a raise…”
      A third wrote: “Jeff Shi, who does our social media please, please give them a big fat raise!
      “Thank you in advance on behalf of all Wolves fans.”
      A fourth said: “Admin wins again.”
      A fifth added: “😂😂😂 just makes the win even better 🐺🖤💛 well done.” More

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      Man Utd fans praise Marcus Rashford as he posts sweet appeal to find fan who hugged him after scoring winner vs Palace

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      MARCUS RASHFORD has appealed to Manchester United fans to put him in contact with a fan he celebrated with.The in-form attacker hugged one United supporter after scoring his side’s second goal against Crystal Palace.
      Marcus Rashford wants to give his match shirt to the fan he is huggingCredit: Getty
      He posted an appeal on social mediaCredit: EPA
      Rashford now wants to be put in contact with the supporter so he can give him his match shirt.
      He posted an appeal on his Instagram story for his 14 million followers to look at.
      The post had a picture of the celebration along with the caption: “Whoever this guy is that I’m hugging, I would like to give him my shirt.
      “Tag him in the pic that I have just posted on my main page so I can sign it and get it to him.”
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      And fans were full of praise for the 25-year-old on social media as one wrote: “That lucky guy…. please give your shirt rash…❤️.”
      A second commented: “Post the picture here Rashy…the one on your stories. I love it.
      “May that guy get the shirt, for sure it meant so much love and admiration, and for you to want to award him a signed shirt.”
      A third added: “We appreciate you too ❤️❤️❤️.”
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      A fourth said: “Rashford I don’t know what we would Do without you 😍.”
      Rashford’s goal turned out to be vital in the game’s result as it doubled the side’s lead after Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring in the 7th minute.
      After his strike, United went down to ten men as Casemiro was sent off and Jeffrey Schlupp scored for Palace in the 76th minute.
      This set up a tense finale at Old Trafford, but  Erik ten Hag’s side managed to get through the closing stages and hold on to the win. More

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      Newcastle 1 West Ham 1: Toon drop points for second straight game as top four hopes stall after Paqueta equaliser

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      LUCAS PAQUETA could have been wearing a black and white shirt had worked out differently.The Brazilian is a close pal of Toon favourite Bruno Guimaraes and was linked with a move to St James’ Park for several months.
      Callum Wilson fired Newcastle into an early leadCredit: Reuters
      Wilson has now scored 10 goals in 12 games against West HamCredit: Getty
      Lucas Paqueta’s strike rescued a point for the HammersCredit: Getty
      Instead he joined West Ham in a club record £51 million deal in August after Eddie Howe moved on to other targets.
      And wouldn’t you just know it – the former Lyon man became the first player to score a Prem goal against the Geordies since November 6.
      His first half strike ended a run of six clean sheets and denied Howe’s men the chance to consolidate their position in the Champions League places.
      And a run of four draws in their last five games has just given the chasing pack a glimmer of hope in the race for the top four.
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      But what a valuable point it could prove to be for the Hammers and their boss David Moyes.
      Newcastle’s fans were still on a high after seeing their team reach Wembley for the first time in over two decades on Tuesday.
      There was always a danger this could have been something of an anti-climax with some of the Toon players eyeing the Carabao Cup final in three weeks time.
      Yet nothing could have been further from the truth as Eddie Howe’s men made an incredible start.
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      Just 40 seconds had passed when Miguel Almiron’s cut-back fell into the path of Joe Willock who shimmied past a defender before thumping a shot into the corner.
      But the celebrations were cut short as the VAR saw the ball had just crossed the byline before the Paraguayan rolled it across.
      Yet the Toon did not let it get them down and within a couple of minutes they had scored again – and this time it did stand.
      Michail Antonio lost the ball in his own half and Sean Longstaff sent Callum Wilson away through the middle.
      Despite not scoring since October, the former Bournemouth striker always looked confident as he stroked it past Lukasz Fabianski.
      Another VAR check followed – but this time there was no problem – Wilson was comfortably onside as he ended his 10 game goal drought.
      Wilson and Antonio do a BBC podcast together – no doubt they will have plenty to say to each other when the next one is recorded.  
      In fact he had predicted on the most recent show that he would score after four minutes – so he was just a minute out.
      West Ham’s recent form on the road has been dismal – they have earned only five points away from home this season.  
      And Toon keeper Nick Pope was looking to become the first English keeper to keep seven consecutive clean sheets iin the Prem.
      So it was the worst possible start for the Hammers.
      Anthony Gordon made his Newcastle in the second halfCredit: Reuters
      Joelinton was booked for diving as the Magpies searched for a winnerCredit: Getty
      There were reports before their win over Everton last time out that David Moyes would have been sacked if they lost.
      Instead it was his opposite number Frank Lampard who got the boot.
      But the Toffees shock win over Arsenal earlier in the day had put West Ham back on the brink of the relegation zone.
      To their credit though, the visitors responded well to their early setback.  
      Lucas Paqueta shot into the face of Sven Botman – but after treatment he was OK to continue.
      Said Benrahma blasted high over the bar while Paqueta saw another effort deflected effort wide – but from the resulting corner they were level.
      Declan Rice swung over the flag-kick and it flicked off the head of Joelinton to the back post where the Brazilian was lurking to slot home.
      It was the first time the Toon had conceded in the league since November 6 – some 572 minutes of football.
      But to be fair to the Hammers, it had been coming.
      It could have got better still for them as Vladimir Coufal’s free-kick was nodded over Nayef Aguerd on the stroke of half-time.
      The visitors had plenty of the ball after the break but it was the Toon who had the better chances.
      The largely ineffective Allan Saint Maximin got a volley in at the back post but it was blocked by the legs of Coufal.
      Joelinton went down under challenge from Aguerd in the box but only got a yellow card from ref Peter Bankes rather than a penalty.
      But the Toon were becoming increasingly frustrated without their main man Guimaraes – so they threw on new £40million signing Anthony Gordon for the last 20 minutes.
      The ex-Everton man looked determined to make an impression and injected a bit more life into the tiring Geordies.
      His delightful pass sent Wilson racing clear through the middle but Aguerd got back to make a superb last ditch tackle to deny him.
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      The forward fluffed another chance when a free-kick from Kieran Trippier dropped perfectly for him but his header was straight at Fabianski.
      Wilson had predicted on his podcast that he would score two in this game – maybe he should stick to playing after all.  
      Newcastle suffered a fourth draw in five league gamesCredit: AFP More

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      Arsenal legend Paul Merson gives brutal assessment of Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool after they were thrashed by Wolves

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      LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp has run out of ideas after the loss to Wolves.That is according to Paul Merson, who issued a brutal assessment of the Reds’ performance following their 3-0 loss to Julen Lopetegui’s side at Molineux.
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp suffered a humiliating loss to WolvesCredit: Rex
      Paul Merson suggested Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is running out of ideasCredit: Getty
      The Midlanders took the lead after just five minutes thanks to an own goal from Joel Matip.
      Craig Dawson doubled Wolves’ lead just seven minutes later and Ruben Neves sealed the hosts’ triumph on 71 minutes.
      That makes it only one win out of the last seven matches across all competitions for Liverpool, who also count four losses.
      Merson insists Klopp’s current squad is “a million miles off” last season’s team that almost won an unprecedented quadruple.
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      The Arsenal legend also believes the German tactician may have to make an important decision about his future as he is struggling to turn things around.
      Merson told Sky Sports: “First time I’ve seen Klopp just sitting there…
      “I don’t like the word ‘lost’, he’s not lost but I don’t think he knows what else to do now.
      “I think he’s watching this time and it is a million miles off where they were last year, a million miles.
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      “I think he’ll wait until the Champions League, I think he’ll wait for the Real Madrid game.
      “If he gets a couple of players fit such as [Virgil] Van Dijk then it’s a different game if they go and beat Real Madrid over two legs.
      “Watching this I don’t see them doing that. Without Van Dijk, [Joel] Matip and [Joe] Gomez don’t look the same players without him.
      “The full-backs have lost their way and the midfield’s getting overrun.
      “You’re looking at players who were consistently 8 or 9/10 last year who are now consistently 4 or 5/10 now.” More

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      ‘It’s not right’ – Man Utd boss Ten Hag blasts ref for sending off Casemiro but praises team for ‘sticking together’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag has slammed referee Andre Marriner for the dismissal of Casemiro.The Brazilian was given his marching orders in the win over Crystal Palace after grabbing Will Hughes by the throat.
      Erik ten Hag was not happy with referee Andre Marriner after the win against Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      Marriner sent Casemiro off for grabbing Will Hughes by the throatCredit: Getty
      The incident happened during a scuffle between the two side’s players after Jeffrey Schlupp shoved Antony off the pitch.
      However, footage also showed that Eagles star Jordan Ayew committed a similar offence against Red Devils midfielder Fred.
      But Ayew went unpunished and was able to continue in the match.
      After the game, Ten Hag hit out at Marriner for not giving out the some punishment to the attacker as he did with Casemiro.
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      He said: “The player from Crystal Palace takes a big risk by this foul – that he get badly injured – by pushing him over the line.
      “Everyone is reacting, Crystal Palace players and Man United players, and not only Casemiro.
      “There was one of the players, he did even worse than Casemiro.
      “You have to be consistent.”
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      Despite the decision, the Dutchman was proud of his players for “standing up for each other”.
      He added: “This team stands for each other. It’s such a good spirit in a team.
      “They don’t accept when a player from us can be badly injured, and that is the way Antony got treated.
      “This team sticks together, but of course, you have to control your emotions.
      “But it’s really difficult in such a moment, and I see two teams fighting each other, two teams where several players were crossing the line, and then one player is picked out and gets sent off.
      “For me that’s not right.”
      Casemiro will miss United’s next three Premier League games, which include two games against Leeds and one against Leicester City. More