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      Piers Morgan blasts ‘arrogant’ Man Utd boss Ten Hag for driving out Cristiano Ronaldo for Weghorst after Arsenal loss

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      PIERS MORGAN has slammed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag for driving Cristiano Ronaldo out of the club.The Portuguese star left the club after his contract was mutually terminated following his interview with Morgan.
      Piers Morgan slammed the treatment of Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Instagram
      The Arsenal fan labelled manager Erik ten Hag as ‘arrogant’Credit: Getty
      Morgan also said United signing Weghorst sounds like an ‘Austrian sausage’Credit: Getty
      In the interview, Ronaldo blasted the Red Devils and claimed he had been disrespected.
      This left the club without a forward until the loan signing of Wout Weghorst.
      Following the Gunners’ win over United, Morgan took aim at the Dutch manager for “forcing” Ronaldo out of the club.
      The Arsenal fan all labelled Ten Hag as “arrogant” before suggesting that he had “never heard” of Weghorst.
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      He tweeted: “Congrats ⁦Manchester United ⁩ – that’s what happens when you hire an arrogant coach who disrespects the GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo so badly he leaves.
      “And then replaces him with someone I’ve never heard of who sounds like an Austrian sausage.”
      After leaving United, Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabia outfit Al-Nassr on a £175million-per-year deal.
      Weghorst joined United on loan from Burnley after the clubs agreed to a deal that would see his stint in Turkey with Besiktas cut short.
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      Since Ronaldo left United, the club has seen a much-improved run of form that has seen the climb up into the Champions League places.
      The 37-year-old made his first appearance in Saudi Arabia for the Riyadh All-Stars XI against PSG.
      In the match, he scored a brace, including a trademark penalty.
      He made his debut for Al-Nassr in their 1-0 win over Ettifaq yesterday. More

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      Man Utd ripping out 850 £3,000-a-season executive seats and replacing them with general admission tickets

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed they will RIP OUT 850 executive seats from the Stretford End at Old Trafford.And they’re going to be replaced with general admission tickets.
      Manchester United are set to remove 850 executive seats at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      It comes in hope of improving the atmosphere at the Theatre of Dreams.
      Work will begin at the end of next season with the £3,000 tickets set to be replaced with general admission seats in time for August 2024 after conversations with supporters and the Fans’ Advisory Board.
      The International Suite in the Stretford End opened with a small number of executive seats before increasing with a second tier in 2000.
      Head of fan engagement at United Rick McGagh, added: “The Stretford End is one of the most famous stands in world football.
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      “It has been the backdrop to many of the most memorable moments in our history, and, when it’s at its loudest, you can feel the difference it makes to the players, and the connection the fans have with the team.
      “Fans and fan groups including MUST and TRA have long campaigned for us to remove the executive seats from the heart of the Stretford End and to make them standard tickets and, therefore, more accessible to all fans.
      “We have listened and agree that as many fans as possible should have the chance to be a Stretford Ender.
      “We have worked with our Fans’ Advisory Board in recent months to make this happen and we are all looking forward to an even louder Stretford End from August 2024.”
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      Meanwhile, Collette Roche, chief operating officer, said: “Structural work will take place over the coming year to return the Stretford End to general admission seating and create a new concourse.
      “During this period, we will be consulting fans to understand how best to repurpose the space currently used by the International Suite.
      “We very much value our executive club members who currently sit in the Stretford End and recognise the impact this change will have.
      “The club is committed to working with those affected to find alternative seating where necessary ahead of the 2024/25 season.
      “Plans for the long-term redevelopment of Old Trafford continue to progress, while we simultaneously take steps, such as this one, to improve the matchday experience in the near-term.
      “We are grateful to our Fans’ Advisory Board for their backing of this initiative, and believe it provides another positive example of the benefits of dialogue with fans.” More

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      Gary Neville open to signing petition getting HIMSELF banned from commentating on Arsenal matches for Sky Sports

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      GARY NEVILLE joked he would be willing to sign a petition banning HIMSELF from commentating on Arsenal matches. The former Manchester United defender, 47, is one of the main men with the microphone for Sky Sports.
      Arsenal fans are fed up with Gary Neville on commentary for their matchesCredit: Getty
      The Gunners restored their lead at the top by beating his beloved Man UtdCredit: Getty

      But with his connections to the Red Devils, some viewers reckon he can slip into being biased.
      And during Arsenal’s dramatic 3-2 win over Neville’s beloved United on Sunday, a Twitter account suggested the idea of a Neville embargo when the Premier League leaders play live on Sky.
      The Arsenal Therapy Show tweeted: “Like this tweet if you would sign a petition to have @GNev2 banned from commentating on Arsenal games.”
      The post has received more than 17,000 likes already.
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      And it got further traction when Neville brilliantly retweeted it and quipped: “I will sign it 🙋🏻‍♂️!
      “Thought I was fair yesterday as well 😂”
      The tweet prompted a mix of comments in the replies below.
      One said: “Thought Gary was very fair yesterday, had excitement in his voice for Arsenal’s goals which I found refreshing.”
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      Another wrote: “A tricky job to pull off with your love and emotions towards United, Gary. In all honesty, you did alright and take the banter well. Credit to you.”
      But a third added: “Honestly I don’t knock you, you are a true United fan but watching an important match with the commentator a passionate United fan came through badly, no matter how hard you tried.”
      Neville understandably got excited when Marcus Rashford blasted in his smart opener before Arsenal hit back through Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka’s stunner.
      Lisandro Martinez levelled it up with a looping header but Nketiah grabbed a last-gasp winner to restore Arsenal’s five-point lead at the top if the table.
      A video of Neville allegedly reacting to Nketiah’s flick in the 90th minute spread on social media – but the commentator confirmed the footage was from a different day.
      But even after racking up a staggering 50 points by the halfway mark of the season, Neville still does not believe Arsenal will be lifting the Premier League trophy by the end of May.
      He said: “I don’t see them going on to win the league.
      “I think Manchester City will win the league because I just think they’ve got a special run in them.
      “I think that at a point in the season Arsenal will lose one or two matches and City will be right on their shoulders and it will become very difficult for them.
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      “But they could win the league. And to be honest with you, to say they could win the league… I thought they would be nowhere near winning the league, Arsenal, I can’t believe they’re in the chat.
      “The fact they’re in the chat of winning the league is incredible so it’s not a negative thing for me to say I think City will win the league because that’s what we all said probably at the start of the season.” More

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      ‘I don’t know if it’s going to turn nasty this’ – Arsenal fans target Man Utd icon Gary Neville after Emirates win

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      GARY NEVILLE feared things could get a “little bit nasty” after Arsenal supporters attempted to hijack his podcast on Sunday.The former Manchester United captain was at the Emirates to cover the Gunners beating his old club 3-2 to move five points clear.
      Gary Neville was left fearing the worst after a run-in with Arsenal fansCredit: Sky Sports
      The Sky Sports pundit, 47, had last week predicted that Mikel Arteta’s side would not be crowned Premier League champions this season.
      He predicted that Man City would pip them and that United would eventually finish second.
      But as he was filming his latest episode of his Sky Sports podcast with Martin Tyler in the gantry after full-time, things got a little worrying for the ex-England defender.
      As he was speaking, a supporter shouted something at Neville over his shoulder, leading to him saying: “I think there’s some Arsenal fans having a little bit of a pop.”
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      He then turned around and said: “You alright, lads? Are Arsenal going to win the league?
      “I don’t think you will! But that’s life! But you’re having a great season, well done.”
      Both Neville and Tyler started laughing, but the former’s tone soon changed as fans continued to shout at him.
      He said: “I don’t know whether it’s going to turn a little bit nasty, this, from a little bit of good humour.”
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      Neville managed to keep his composure as a fan dangled a scarf directly behind him before his hecklers eventually departed and allowed him to continue.
      It comes just a week after Neville stated his belief that Arsenal’s charge to the title would soon collapse.
      He told Sky Sports: “They won’t win the league. Manchester City will win the league, and I think Man Utd will finish second, and I know that will annoy Arsenal fans.
      “I think at some point Man City will hit a run. Once they do, they’ve got to play Arsenal twice. At some point, there will be a very difficult period for Arsenal this season.
      “Is it conceivable that Arsenal are going to continue as they are? I don’t think it is.”
      Over 16,000 supporters have now liked a tweet from “The Arsenal Therapy Show” calling for Neville to be banned from the Emirates.
      But after noticing the numbers, Neville was a good sport this morning and replied on Twitter: “I will sign it. Thought I was fair yesterday as well.” More

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      Mikel Arteta’s brilliant response to being yellow carded during Sky Sports interview after Arsenal win over Man Utd

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      MIKEL ARTETA gave a hilarious response when he was asked about his yellow card during Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Man Utd.The Spaniard, 40, was cautioned during the first half on Sunday after furiously remonstrating when Bukayo Saka was fouled by Luke Shaw.
      Mikel Arteta was in a jovial mood after his side’s win over Man UtdCredit: Sky Sports

      His reaction to the question about his yellow card was loved by Arsenal fansCredit: Sky Sports
      But after the game, when his team had restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table, he appeared to see the funny side of the incident.
      Sky Sports’ Geoff Shreeves asked the Arsenal boss: “Can you complain about the yellow card you received?”
      To which he bluntly replied: “I don’t think so”.
      Shreeves then pressed for a bit more, asking: “Need to learn a little bit from that?”
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      Before Arteta responded: “You can always get better in life, innit?”
      And the Arsenal faithful were loving their manager’s response to his touchline antics.
      One said: “My man went from Spanish to London road within seconds”.
      Another added: “I love his response 😂😂😂. Yes gaffer, we can always get better in life 😂😂 next question pls???”
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      A third said: “My manager 🤣 can take him outta London but can’t ever take the London outta him. Class. COME. ON. YOU GUNNERS! 🔴⚪️👏🏻”.
      And a fourth responded: “Following in the footsteps of Hector Bellerin. 😍 That Spanish/Cockney slang is something else. 😂😂😂 #MyManager”.
      Arsenal’s five-point advantage over Man City comes as the Gunners reach the midway point of their season.
      Arteta’s men also have a game in hand on the defending champions – who they host on February 15.
      And Arsenal face Man City at the Etihad on Friday in the fourth-round of the FA Cup.
      They also still have to travel to Pep Guardiola’s men in the Premier League – a fixture which is scheduled for April 26. More

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      ‘He just doesn’t beat anyone’ – Rio Ferdinand slams £85.5m Man Utd star Antony after dismal showing in defeat to Arsenal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand has torn into Antony for his shoddy performance against Arsenal.The £85.5m summer signing had very little impact on the game as United slipped to a 3-2 defeat in North London.
      Rio Ferdinand has criticised Antony for his dismal showing against ArsenalCredit: Getty
      The Brazilian winger was withdrawn after 71 minutesCredit: PA
      Rio Ferdinand was unhappy with Antony’s displayCredit: PA
      And he was hauled off around the 70-minute mark for the second time in five days.
      Antony contributed just one attempt on goal and one key pass as he struggled to make a difference going forward.

      In fact, he had only one more touch than goalkeeper David de Gea.
      Now Ferdinand has accused the winger of looking a completely different player from his time at Ajax.
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      He told FIVE: “He just doesn’t beat anyone and I’m sitting there thinking, ‘Was that always the way?’
      “I’ve seen clips of him when he was at Ajax and he was somebody who used to beat people.
      “I saw Thomas Partey, who I wouldn’t put down as a sprinter, absolutely burst past him, and I’m thinking, ‘Woah, he hasn’t got much power in them legs!’
      “He’s a tricky winger, but with tricky wingers you want them to still be able to beat the defender.”
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      Antony enjoyed a memorable start to his United career by scoring on his debut against Arsenal.
      He would go on to find the net in his next two Premier League outings against rivals Manchester City and Everton.
      But the 22-year-old hasn’t found the net in the league since the win at Goodison Park and hasn’t made the impact that some would have hoped.
      Antony did net in the recent cup games with Everton and Charlton though.
      But he was slammed and hauled off at half-time earlier in the season for showboating against Sheriff and has regularly been criticised for his form.
      Gary Neville has also admitted that he wants to see more from the Brazil international.
      He told the Gary Neville Podcast, Neville said: “I wish they had better quality in the final third.
      “Obviously Sancho’s not out there and you would expect that Manchester United would have better options from the bench, but they haven’t at this moment in time.
      “I want to see a little bit more from Antony, to be honest with you.
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      “A £90million signing. I think that to have to take him off is a disappointment.
      “You’d like to think that Rashford and Antony could have counter-attacked for United.” More

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      Dream Team gaffers missing out on predatory Eddie Nketiah’s plentiful returns

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      IF Arsenal do win the Premier League title this season – and such talk is warranted given they’re on track to achieve 100 points – then Eddie Nketiah (£3.2m) will deserve his fair share of the plaudits.When Gabriel Jesus (£5.3m) was sidelined with an relatively significant injury, there were plenty of fans and pundits who doubted whether the Gunners could maintain their momentum.
      The Brazilian No9 scored five goals and assisted another five in is first 14 league games for his new club, gluing the front three together beautifully.
      In addition, many observers had already questioned whether Arsenal had the necessary depth to sustain their impressive results – Man City’s second-choice XI is considerably stronger.
      However, Nketiah has led the line superbly since the restart, scoring six goals in as many games.
      Do you owe Nketiah an apology?Credit: getty
      Sunday’s main event played host to the 23-year-old’s crowning moment as he scored a brace against Man United to help Mikel Arteta’s side to their 16th victory of the league campaign.
      In an age of false nines, Nketiah is a striker in the mould of a classic poacher.
      While limited in regards to some technical aspects of the game compared to Jesus, Nketiah has razor-sharp instincts when inside the opposition’s box.
      His predatory nature was fully on display against the Red Devils as he scored a close-range header to capitalise on hesitancy from Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£3.3m) before his improvised finish in the 90th minute bagged all three points.
      A prolific scorer at youth level for England, his prowess in the penalty area has rarely been doubted but there were question marks over his ability to link up with Bukayo Saka (£4.1m), Martin Odegaard (£3.6m) and Gabriel Martinelli (£3.6m) in the same effortless manner as Jesus.
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      So far, Nketiah’s contribution to Arsenal’s build-up has been greater than expected, much to Arteta’s relief, and more than a few doubters owe the young forward an apology.
      The Gunners haven’t missed Jesus as of yet
      And his success is plainly there for Dream Team managers to see as well.
      An 18-point haul at the expense of David De Gea (£3.8m) and company means Nketiah has banked 49 points in the space of six games since the restart.
      Hat-trick machine Erling Haaland (£8.8m) was the only forward to register more points at the weekend.
      At the time of writing, Nketiah features in just 2.1% of teams – the slim of minority of gaffers who recruited him in the wake of Jesus’ injury have been handsomely rewarded.
      On top of everything else, he’s extremely affordable at £3.2m. More

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      Gary Neville forced to deny claims he reacted with disappointment after Eddie Nketiah’s late winner against Man Utd

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      GARY NEVILLE has been forced to deny he was devastated during Sky Sports’ coverage of Arsenal’s last-gasp win over Manchester United.Gooners have been laughing at Nev’s expensive after a snap of him looking gutted went viral after Eddie Nketiah’s stoppage-time winner.
      Eddie Nketiah scored a 90th minute winner against Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      United looked to have done enough to earn a point after goals from Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martinez saw the game level heading into added-time.
      But Nketiah continued his fine goalscoring run by turning home Martin Odegaard’s shot.
      The goal ended United’s 10-match unbeaten run in all competitions and further damaged their already faint title hopes.
      Neville was seen with his head in his hands moments after Nketiah’s goal and Arsenal fans have been taking great pleasure on social media.
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      One said: “This is absolutely amazing.”
      A second admitted: “My mood was good and with this made my day heelllll yeeeeaaaah!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
      A third went: “I love it, and I think he deserves it. More more tears.”
      A fourth chimed in with: “Wonderful to see.”
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      But Neville, who was commentating on the game for Sky Sports, has confirmed the photo was from another day.
      Someone sent him the snap on Twitter and he replied: “That wasn’t yesterday in comms my friend 👍🏻.” More