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      Erik ten Hag reveals why Man Utd went all out to sign Wout Weghorst and says he will surprise fans

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      ERIK TEN HAG has revealed why Manchester United swooped to sign Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley.Weghorst joined the Red Devils on Friday and was in the stands to watch the 2-1 win over Manchester City today.
      Manchester United signed Wout Weghorst on loan until the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      The 30-year-old could make his United debut in Wednesday’s trip to Crystal Palace.
      Weghorst had been on loan at Besiktas for the season, but United forked out £2.5million in compensation to the Turkish club to cut the move short.
      United will also pay Burnley around £2.6m to take him on loan.
      And his fellow Dutchman Ten Hag, who has tracked the striker for some time, has revealed exactly why the Red Devils went all out to sign him.
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      The gaffer said: “He is adding a type of striker we don’t have in this moment and I’ve known him for a long time and I’ve followed him through the leagues.”
      Ten Hag added: “He’s a goalscorer definitely but also a type who will work for the team, who is a really good pressing player in defending, so he can contribute [there] as well.”
      The United boss went on to say that Weghorst will surprise fans with his counter-attacking speed – despite his 6ft 6in frame.
      Ten Hag continued: “He’s a box player who can also play counter-attack, you won’t expect it always when you see his profile but he’s a really good counter player. 
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      “I’ve seen many goals, especially in the Bundesliga where they play a lot of counter there, and he was really effective.”
      Weghorst will also bring qualities off the pitch in terms of his personality, according to Ten Hag.
      He added: “I never only look at a player and his technical skills, I look at the personality so the total human being and I think he will contribute extra to that winning attitude.” More

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      Man Utd 2 Man City 1: Rashford scores winner after controversial equaliser to complete incredible derby fightback

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      PEP GUARDIOLA lost the plot and Manchester City simply lost in the most astonishing and unbelievable of Old Trafford derbies.Little more than ten minutes from time City, for all they had been sub standard, were a goal to the good thanks to Jack Grealish’s header three minutes after coming off the bench.
      Marcus Rashford secured derby joy for Man United against CityCredit: Getty
      Jack Grealish came off the bench to head home the opener for Man CityCredit: Getty
      Bruno Fernandes then scored a controversial equaliserCredit: AP
      Rashford slid home from close-range to complete the turnaroundCredit: Getty
      Yet two goals in three manic minutes turned the whole thing on its head and proved that United might just have a say in the title outcome themselves.
      But it came with a huge dose of controversy, as Guardiola – and the entire City team – were left raging at United’s equaliser from Bruno Fernandes.
      Marcus Rashford was clearly a yard offside when Casemiro sent a searching long ball into the City half and was rightly flagged as such.
      Yet he didn’t touch the ball, allowing Fernandes instead to clip it over Ederson for the leveller – and immediately he urged ref Stuart Attwell to consult with his linesman.

      And when VAR official Michael Oliver double checked, Old Trafford went wild as he signalled a goal.
      City rightly claimed that Manuel Akanji couldn’t get to the ball simply because of Rashford’s presence regardless of whether he touched it.
      Strictly speaking they were right, too. But by the rules of the game, the goal had to stand and on the touchline Guardiola was raging.
      Just as he was minutes later when Erling Haaland tumbled in the box and he claimed the Norwegian’s legs had been taken by Casemiro.
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      The Brazilian had, in fact, got a crucial toe to the ball and saved the day – and by then United were already in front.
      No surprises for the scorer either – Rashford, once again the man on the spot, scoring his eighth goal in a seventh successive game.
      Substitute Alejandro Garnacho was the creator, finally getting a cross into the box at the second attempt.
      And there was Rashford to poke past Ederson from bang in front for the winner.
      City, for all they had good cause to feel aggrieved at United’s leveller, could only blame themselves too.
      Once again they were poor, and Arsenal could find themselves with an eight point advantage after tomorrow’s trip to Spurs.
      Pep Guardiola and City were left raging with the officials at full-timeCredit: PA
      The Red Devils are now just a point behind their neighboursCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd player ratings: Rashford shines again despite injury scare as Fernandes nets controversial finish

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      MANCHESTER UNITED came from behind to claim a 2-1 win over bitter rivals Manchester City on Saturday.After a solid first-half display, the Red Devils found themselves at a disadvantage when Jack Grealish gave City the lead following a fantastic cross from Kevin De Bruyne.
      Rashford scored the winning goalCredit: Getty
      Fernandes also got on the scoresheetCredit: Reuters
      But, Bruno Fernandes levelled the score with a controversial finish just minutes before Marcus Rashford fired home the winner.
      The sensational result sees Man Utd move just one point behind their rivals.
      Here’s how SunSport’s Emillia Hawkins rated the performance.
      David De Gea – 6
      The Spaniard didn’t have too much to do throughout the game thanks to the defensive line in front of him, but when he was called upon he reacted well.
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      There wasn’t much he could’ve done to prevent Grealish’s goal in the second half, with De Bruyne picking out the England international with a clever pass.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 7
      Wan-Bissaka did well both defensively and when carrying the ball out from the back.
      He played a key, yet understated role in United’s back four. 
      Raphael Varane – 7
      The Frenchman did an exceptional job to keep Man City target man Erling Haaland quiet throughout.
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      Luke Shaw – 7
      For a natural left-back, Shaw certainly did not look out of place alongside Varane in the middle of United’s defence.
      The England international put on a solid performance to stop City’s flow going forward.
      Tyrell Malacia – 7
      Malacia put on a strong defensive display, limiting the creativity of Riyad Mahrez on the wing.
      Casemiro – 8
      United’s £70million summer signing certainly justified his price tag with another solid performance in midfield.
      Alongside fellow Brazilian Fred, Casemiro was able to shut De Bruyne and Rodri out of the game which limited City’s creativity.
      Fred – 8
      A stand-out performance from the Brazilian. He did an excellent job to keep De Bruyne quiet throughout the first half while also providing an attacking threat going forward.
      But, City began to take control of the game in the early stages of the second half, making it much harder for Fred to keep the Belgian at bay.
      Christian Eriksen – 6
      Eriksen was able to unlock the Man City defence with a few outstanding passes during the first half, but he struggled to make as much of an impact after the break and was substituted with 20 minutes to go.
      Bruno Fernandes – 7
      Far from his best performance, Fernandes struggled to offer much of an attacking threat on the right wing.
      He was also lucky to escape a booking for a number of rash challenges.
      Nevertheless, he was the man to level the score, albeit in controversial fashion, late in the game.
      Anthony Martial – 6
      We didn’t see too much of the Frenchman as he was bizarrely hauled off at half time, but he did pose a threat to City’s defence when he was on the pitch.
      The Red Devils appeared to lose their spark when Martial made way for Antony at the break.
      Marcus Rashford – 8
      Rashford struggled to make the most of his chances throughout the first half and his game was almost cut dramatically short when he went to ground with a suspected hip injury in the 40th minute.
      But, he came out for the second half all guns blazing and secured all three points for his team with a composed finish in the final 10 minutes.
      Substitutes
      Antony (For Martial, 54) – 6
      He didn’t offer too much up front after replacing Martial at the break.
      Alejandro Garnacho (For Eriksen, 71) – 7
      The young star looked to cause problems as soon as he was introduced in the second half.
      He posed a threat to City’s defence while on the ball going forward and claimed the assist for Rashford’s winner.
      Harry Maguire (For Rashford, 90+2)
      No time to make an impact after being introduced.
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      Scott McTominay (For Casemiro, 90+2)
      No time to make an impact after being introduced.
      Lisandro Martinez (For Malacia, 90+3)
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      Man Utd 2 Man City 1 LIVE REACTION: Rashford and Fernandes seal incredible Manchester derby comeback after Grealish goal

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      MARCUS RASHFORD and Bruno Fernandes goals completed an incredible comeback for Manchester United against rivals Man City!Jack Grealish opened the scoring, heading in from a Kevin De Bruyne cross just moments after his introduction.
      However, Fernandes levelled on the 80th minute, with VAR playing its part to award the goal after Rashford was initially deemed to be offside.
      And just moments later it was Rashford who poked his side into the lead to send Old Trafford into raptures.
      The goals were enough to see the Red Devils claim the three points in the Manchester derby.

      Start time: 12:30pm GMT
      TV: BT Sport 1
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      Man Utd XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Shaw, Malacia, Casemiro, Fred, Eriksen, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial
      Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Ake, Cancelo, Rodri, De Bruyne, Silva, Mahrez, Foden, Haaland

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      Wout’s the one
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag revealed why he signed Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley.
      Weghorst, who watched the Manchester derby from the stands, cut his loan stint at Besiktas short and will spend the rest of the season at Old Trafford.
      Ten Hag said: “He is adding a type of striker we don’t have in this moment and I’ve known him for a long time and I’ve followed him through the leagues.”
      The Dutchman added: “He’s a goalscorer definitely but also a type who will work for the team, who is a really good pressing player in defending, so he can contribute [there] as well”
      Credit: Getty

      Fer having a laugh
      Manchester United stars Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes struggled to hold back their smiles when asked about their controversial equaliser.
      Both were quizzed about the incident and let out little laughs, though Fernandes defended the decision to allow the goal.
      The playmaker said: “I was facing the goal, Marcus probably saw I was in a better position.
      “I didn’t know if either of us was offside. He didn’t make any influence on the defenders. It is what it is”
      Credit: Getty
      Casemiro stands out
      Manchester United star Casemiro stood out once more with a stunning performance at Old Trafford.
      The Brazil international ran United’s midfield against Manchester City.
      And as the heat map shows, the midfielder was everywhere.
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      Erik ten Hag speaks
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, on the other hand, insists Bruno Fernandes’ goal correctly stood.
      Ten Hag told BT Sport: “The first half we played very well. We defended very well. We were proactive, with good opportunities on the break.
      “At half-time I was very happy with that, though we should have been 1-0 up. After that it changed, we had to sub [Anthony] Martial and that changed the game.
      “We were not proactive any more, and just before I wanted to change, they scored. But the spirit in the team is so huge.
      “The belief is there, that the game is 90 minutes and they can fight back. We are in a good direction but there is still a long way to go.
      “It’s a confusing moment for the opponent. But if you follow the rules, he [Rashford] didn’t touch the ball, he was not interfering and it’s a goal. Bruno came from the back, I could see that from the other side”
      Credit: AFP
      Pep Guardiola speaks
      Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists Manchester United’s equaliser shouldn’t have stood as Marcus Rashford was offside in the build-up.
      Guardiola told BT Sport: “We played really good. They are an incredible threat in their transitions, I congratulate the team. They run behind us and punished us in the transitions.
      “Rashford was offside, he distracted our keeper and distracted our central defenders. The rule is the rule but I know how we play.
      “The second half was really good. We missed a little bit up front, we were a little bit disconnected, but we made a fantastic game.
      “I don’t care about the Premier League or the Carabao Cup, we cannot win. We have won a lot so it is not a problem. Problem is we have performed like we have done. Today we performed. We focus on Spurs in a few days”
      Credit: AP
      Bruno Fernandes speaks
      Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes insists Marcus Rashford wasn’t involved in his controversial equaliser.
      Fernandes told BT Sport: “It’s always important to win the game. It doesn’t matter the opponent. All that matters is winning. Great effort from the team.
      “I was facing the goal, Marcus saw I was in a better position. I didn’t know if any of us were offside.
      “He [Rashford] doesn’t make any influence as there was no-one near him. The only closest [Manchester] City defender was the one closest to me”
      Credit: Getty
      Rule book guildeline
      Here is what the rules dictate about players getting implicated from an offside position:
      “A player in an offside position at the moment the ball is played or touched by a team-mate is only penalised on becoming involved in active play by:

      Interfering with play by playing or touching a ball passed or touched by a team-mate orinterfering with an opponent by:
      Preventing an opponent from playing or being able to play the ball by clearly obstructing the opponent’s line of vision or challenging an opponent for the ball orclearly attempting to play a ball which is close when this action impacts on an opponent ormaking an obvious action which clearly impacts on the ability of an opponent to play the ball

      Credit: PA
      City fans fuming
      Manchester City fans were left enraged after Manchester United were awarded their very controversial equaliser.
      With United on the ball, Casemiro delivered a pass into the path of Marcus Rashford, who knew he was offside and although he didn’t touch the ball on his run towards the goal Bruno Fernandes ran onto it and found the back of the net.
      City stars argued that goalkeeper Ederson had been pulled out from his goal line due to the England international’s positioning.
      Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: “Rashford is clearly active in the attack and is offside so no idea how that’s a goal.”
      A second fan said: “Understand he doesn’t touch the ball but he literally positions himself to take the ball into his stride then just leaves it. Mental VAR decision.”
      A third slammed: “Whoever gave that should be sacked. 100% offside. Linesman always flag when an offside player then goes after the ball, even if a defender has it. Always. Shocking.”
      A fourth added: “Baffling that’s not offside.”
      A fifth user said: “If Rashford isn’t there, [Manuel] Akanji makes a challenge. Such a simple decision.”
      Another added: “How can you take five steps with (the) ball at your feet and NOT be interfering with play?!”
      Credit: PA
      Cech slams VAR
      Chelsea legend Petr Cech put VAR on full blast after Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Manchester City.
      United equalised with Bruno Fernandes’ controversial goal as City complained that Marcus Rashford, who was offside, got in the way.
      The linesman’s flag went up but VAR overruled that decision and Fernandes’ goal stood.
      However, Cech doesn’t seem to agree and claims officials “don’t understand the game”

      Updated Premier League table
      Manchester United have overtaken Newcastle in third place in the Premier League table after their victory over Manchester City.
      United are also just one point behind City, who are now trailing five points from table-toppers Arsenal.
      The Gunners also have a game in hand ahead of tomorrow’s North London derby against Tottenham.
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      Man Utd vs Man City stats
      Manchester City controlled 70 per cent of possession against Manchester United.
      City registered five shots but only one of them was on target, which shows how well United’s defence neutralised the Premier League’s leading goalscorer Erling Haaland.
      The Red Devils, on the other hand, produced eight shots, half of which were on target.
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      FT: Man Utd 2-1 Man City
      Manchester United came from behind and picked up a triumphant 2-1 win over Manchester City at Old Trafford.
      The two teams went through a dull first half but the second half was everything but a bore.
      City opened the scoring in the hour-mark when Kevin De Bruyne’s crisp cross from the right found the incoming Jack Grealish who beat David de Gea with a thunderous header.
      But United wouldn’t be denied and equalised on 78 minutes after a big VAR call.
      Casemiro delivered a beautiful ball towards Marcus Rashford who was offside.
      Rahsford knew that and left the ball for the incoming Bruno Fernandes who scored with a powerful long-range shot.
      The linesman’s flag went up but VAR overruled that decision despite City’s complaints that the England international got in the way of their defenders trying to mark Fernandes.
      The Red Devils completed their comeback only four minutes later.
      A cross from Alejandro Garnacho down the left found Rashford who was forgotten by Nathan Ake and beat Ederson from close range
      Credit: Reuters
      FT: Man Utd 2-1 Man City
      Peep!
      That full-time in Manchester!!!
      90+5 Man Utd 2-1 Man City
      City pushing for a late equaliser but United’s defence is so compact.
      Rashford cheering his team-mates on from the touchline
      90+3 Man Utd 2-1 Man City
      United boss Ten Hag tries to kill the tempo with a triple change.
      Maguire, Martinez and McTominay replace Rashford, Casemiro and Malacia
      90 Man Utd 2-1 Man City
      Five more minutes of stoppage time to go.
      This is going to be nerve-wracking!!!
      88 Man Utd 2-1 Man City
      United turned the entire match around in just four minutes.
      It all started with a VAR call that led to Fernandes’ goal and ended with Rashford’s finish
      Credit: AFP
      Credit: Getty
      88 Man Utd 2-1 Man City
      Yellow card
      Another booking for United, this time for Fred who also fouled Grealish
      85 Man Utd 2-1 Man City
      What a game! Just like we thought we would have an absolute bore after a dull first half.
      City are pushing for a late equaliser and complained for a penalty after Haaland went down inside the box while under pressure from Casemiro who just got the ball
      82 Man Utd 2-1 Man City
      What a comeback! How impressive are United under Ten Hag?
      Garnacho delivers a wonderful cross from the left and finds Rashford who is forgotten by Ake.
      The England international beats Ederson from close range
      82 Man Utd 2-1 Man City
      Goal!
      United turn it around with Rashford!!!

      79 Man Utd 1-1 Man City
      VAR makes a huge call that ultimately leads to United’s equaliser.
      Casemiro delivers a wonderful ball towards Rashdford who is in an offside position.
      The forward knows it and doesn’t touch the ball as he scouts Fernandes’ run.
      The playmaker gets to the ball and beats Ederson with a wonderful shot.
      City complain that Rashford participated by getting in the way and blocking their defenders from getting to Fernandes
      79 Man Utd 1-1 Man City
      Goal!
      Fernandes’ goal stands!!!

      79 Man Utd 0-1 Man City
      No Goal
      United star Fernandes scores but the linesman’s flag goes up for offside
      78 Man Utd 0-1 Man City
      A very good game by Walker and Akanji so far.
      The two defenders are working very well on the right and find it easy to team up and shut down United’s attacks down that wing – Garnacho struggling so far
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      ‘That’s a JOKE’ – Man City fume as Man Utd are awarded controversial goal after offside Marcus Rashford’s involvement

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      MANCHESTER CITY were left fuming after Manchester United were awarded a VERY controversial goal.With United on the ball, a pass was played into the path of Marcus Rashford.
      Bruno Fernandes causes scenes at Old Trafford! 💥His goal is ruled onside after the linesman initially put his flag up! ✅ pic.twitter.com/AJDIGH2Be5— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 14, 2023

      Marcus Rashford was clearly offside when the ball was played
      But with Rashford not touching the ball, Bruno Fernandes put it past Ederson and into the net
      But Man City players were left fuming and surrounded the refCredit: Getty
      Fans online were also left fuming with the callCredit: PA
      But after Rashford failed to touch the ball on his run towards the goal, Bruno Fernandes ran onto it and found the back of the net.
      Law 11, which details the offside law, states in section two: “Making an obvious action which clearly impacts on the ability of an opponent to play the ball.”
      City argued that goalkeeper Ederson had been pulled out from his goal line due to Rashford’s positioning.
      Even Chelsea legend Petr Cech was left baffled by the decision.
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      He said: “The first United goal just proved the people who make the rules don’t understand the game.”
      And fans were left fuming online.
      Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: “Rashford is clearly active in the attack and is offside so no idea how that’s a goal.”

      A second fan said: “Understand he doesn’t touch the ball but he literally positions himself to take the ball into his stride then just leaves it. Mental VAR decision.”
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      A third slammed: “Whoever gave that should be sacked. 100% offside. Linesman always flag when an offside player then goes after the ball, even if a defender has it. Always. Shocking.”
      A fourth added: “Baffling that’s not offside.”
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      A fifth user said: “If Rashford isn’t there, Akanji makes a challenge. Such a simple decision.”
      Another added: “How can you take five steps with (the) ball at your feet and NOT be interfering with play?!”
      Rashford was once again involved as he fired the Red Devils into the lead minutes later.
      And Erik ten Hag’s side held on to claim a 2-1 victory from the jaws of defeat after City had bossed the second half and taken the lead through Jack Grealish. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘doesn’t realise he’s not 25’ and should have tried to help Man Utd youngsters, slams Eric Cantona

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      OLD TRAFFORD icon Eric Cantona has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo “doesn’t realise” that he’s no longer 25-years-old.Cantona, 56, blasted Ron, 37, for failing to help develop Manchester United’s youngsters.
      Eric Cantona has hit out at Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AFP
      Ronaldo was sacked by United in NovemberCredit: AFP
      The Red Devils sacked Ronaldo in November following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
      And Cantona reckons Ronaldo is failing to accept that his career is nearing an end.
      He told Manchester Evening News: “I think you have two kinds of players at the end of their career. Me, I decided to retire young, that’s another thing.
      “And then the one who wants to play and play until the age of 40 years old.
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      “You have two kind of players: the one who wants to play every game because they still think they’re 25 years old and the ones who realise they are not 25 years old and they are here to help the young players, they know they will not play every game, they know they will play some games.
      “But their part is to help the young players. Like (Zlatan) Ibrahimovic still does it with Milan, Ryan Giggs or (Paolo) Maldini when he was in Milan.”
      Cantona went on to say Ronaldo should have been more accepting of his role off the bench.
      The striker started just four Premier League games before having his contract ripped up after claiming he felt “betrayed” by the club.
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      Cantona added: “But I think Ronaldo didn’t realise – and he still doesn’t realise – he’s not 25 years old.
      “He’s just older and he should have realised that instead of being not happy to play some games, say, ‘OK, I am not 25 years old, I cannot play every game, but I will help the young players and accept that situation and that’s my situation.'”
      Ronaldo himself hit out at all young players on the planet in his explosive interview with Morgan.
      But he did name Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro as three players he admires at Old Trafford.
      He said: “All leagues in the world, the youngest now, they are not the same as my generation. But we cannot blame them because it’s part of life, you know.
      “The new generation and the new technologies that distract them for another thing so… but they are not the same.
      “They listen but this is why we have two ears, as you listen from one side and they go away from another side.
      “It doesn’t surprise me. But in the same way it’s a shame because if they have the best examples in front of your eyes, and if they don’t at least copy what you did, for me, it’s kind of weird, because I remember when I was 18, 19, 20, I always looked to see the best players in Van Nistelrooy, Ferdinand, Roy Keane and Giggs – this is why I have the success that I have and longevity.
      “Because I take care of my body, my mentality, my head, because I see these guys and I learn from them.” More

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      Man Utd fans sing X-rated chant at Kalvin Phillips in Manchester derby after City ace returned from World Cup overweight

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans mocked Kalvin Phillips by singing an X-rated song about his weight.Phillips was criticised by his own manager Pep Guardiola for returning from the Qatar World Cup “overweight”.
      Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips warms up at Old TraffordCredit: AFP
      United fans used the dig as ammunition during the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
      According to journalist Andy Mitten, supporters in the Stretford End chanted to Phillips: “Get your t**s out for the lads.”
      They then followed it up with a chant against his old side Leeds, who they said are “falling apart again.”
      Phillips, 27, was left out of City’s squad after returning back from the winter World Cup.
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      And when asked why, Guardiola responded: “He’s not injured – he arrived overweight.
      “I don’t know [why]. He didn’t arrive in the condition to do training sessions and to play.”
      Phillips faced a period on the bench for City but his boss’ swipe appeared to have motivated him.
      Guardiola said: “He has the perfect body now – so sexy. We will see for the weekend.’
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      “He has spent the first part of the season out with surgery to arrive for the World Cup – and did everything to get to the World Cup.
      “It’s not just about just being fit you also have to understand what we want to do, the movements etc.
      “So that means, as quick as possible, because Rodri cannot play all the games, so as quick as possible he he will play.
      “But I’m happy that yesterday for example Kalvin trained really well and sooner or later he will play.”
      Phillips came on for the last four minutes when City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge and was on the end of similar stick.
      But Guardiola responded: “He has a big sense of humour. It was funny from the Chelsea fans.”
      Kalvin Phillips came on against Chelsea off the benchCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham ‘to hold further talks with Sporting Lisbon over £40m transfer for wing-back Pedro Porro’

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      TOTTENHAM are reportedly set to have further talks over a transfer for Pedro Porro.The Sporting Lisbon star is highly rated in Portugal and his club are only willing to sell him for his release clause.
      Tottenham reportedly want to have talks with Sporting Lisbon over Pedro PorroCredit: Getty
      The 23-year-old wing-back’s release clause is £40million.
      Spurs want to hold further talks with the Portuguese side to see if a deal can be struck, according to the Daily Mail.
      Former Manchester City prospect, Porro has excelled since breaking into the Sporting side.
      This season he has scored once and assisted five goals in 12 league games as well as helping on the defensive side of the game too.
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      Manager Antonio Conte are in need of a new right-wing-back after Emerson Royal and Matt Doherty’s inconsistent performances.
      While summer signing Djed Spence has barely been given a chance to feature under the Italian boss.
      Conte admitted when Spence signed that he was a club “investment” rather than one of his targets.
      He said: “Spence is an investment of the club. The club wanted to do it.
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      “I said ‘OK, this player is young but he showed he can become a good, important player for us’.
      “The club decided to buy him.”
      Porro is not the only Sporting player to have been linked with Spurs.
      Marcus Edwards, who used to be in the Spurs academy, has gathered interest from the North London side, but like Porro, Sporting are demanding that his release clause be met if they are to sell him.
      The 24-year-old’s buy-out clause is £52million. More