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      Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set for £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transfer

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      PEP GUARDIOLA revealed Kyle Walker was left out of their FA Cup drubbing of Salford because he wants to QUIT the Etihad.The Manchester City boss initially said the reason for skipper Walker’s absence was tactical.Kyle Walker has asked to leave Man City for a £400,000-a-week move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyPep Guardiola revealed Walker’s request after axing him for the win over SalfordBut after the 8-0 win Pep admitted it is because the right-back hopes for a fresh start abroad.Walker – who has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia on a £400,000-a-week deal – has won six Prem titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League since joining in a £50million deal from Spurs in 2017.But he has struggled for form this season and was expected to make a confident-boosting return against the Division Two side.Guardiola said: “Two days ago Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He asked after the treble, when Bayern (Munich) wanted him but the offer was not good enough.“He went to (director of football) Txiki (Begiristain) of course, and I prefer to play other players whose mind is here.“Maybe I’m wrong but I still am pretty convinced that there’s no-one in our job that doesn’t want to be where they are who can perform.“Kyle asked to explore, but it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen because you never know. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”He has been our right back and given us something we haven’t had.“He’s been amazing but now in his mind he would like to go to another country and play for other reasons.”Kyle Walker’s wife Annie is SCRAPPING her £27m divorce bid as cheating Man City star eyes £400k-a-week moveWalker’s request comes after SunSport exclusively revealed wife Annie Kliner is scrapping her £27million divorce bid.An insider said: “It was just a few months ago that Annie served Kyle with divorce papers, but she’s having second thoughts.“He’s a top target for the Saudi Arabia clubs and if he decides to take a deal it’ll be life-changing — and not just because of the massive amount of money he’ll be making.”Walker is now back in the marital home, those close to Annie said.Wife Annie Kliner is scrapping her £27million divorce bidCredit: Refer to CaptionWalker has moved back into the marital home, SunSport revealedThey added: “Annie is no fool. She sought legal advice about the finances last year and knows that the deal in Saudi is worth a lot.“Annie says it’s not about the cash but keeping their family together, yet his earning potential is something she will have thought about.“She is savvy and has been mapping out a plan for a long time. “Annie always puts the children first but she has to think about herself too.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And financially she wants to know she would be secure whatever happens between them.“Kyle has assured her that whatever happens, she would have the financial support.” More

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      Man Utd will give Saka-less Arsenal hell in Cup clash if Arteta doesn’t learn from Amorim’s near masterclass v Liverpool

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel down to North London to face Arsenal in what is, without a doubt, the most high profile match in the FA Cup third round.With United coming into this match on the back of a promising, and perhaps surprising, 2-2 draw away to league leaders Liverpool last weekend.Manchester United face Arsenal in the FA Cup this weekendCredit: APThe Red Devils will be encouraged by last week’s 2-2 draw with LiverpoolCredit: GettyThe absence of Bukayo Saka could hinder ArsenalCredit: GettyAnd with Arsenal having lost their Carabao Cup semi-final match 2-0 at home to Newcastle in midweek, both sides are in an interesting moment coming into this match.From a tactical perspective we know exactly what to expect from both of these teams.Arsenal will set up in a loose 4-3-3 system with their captain Martin Odegaard given the freedom to step forward into more advanced positions.The loss to injury of Bukayo Saka, however, has been a significant blow to Mikel Arteta’s side which makes their attack far less effective.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUnited, on the other hand, will play in their 3-4-3 (or more accurately 3-4-2-1) shape that we have seen since Amorim came into the club.United’s performance against Liverpool, which showed some tactical variation, gives some idea as to how they will play at the Emirates this coming weekend.Pressing high and oftenOne of the most striking features that we saw from United against Liverpool was their willingness to be aggressive out of possession.They pressed high and often as the Reds were looking to build their attacks.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThis was actually a very smart choice from Amorim and his coaching staff as United wanted to force Liverpool to attack quickly down the wide areas.They achieved this by pressing from more narrow positions from inside to outside.Given the tactical systems that the two were playing, 4-3-3 vs 3-4-2-1, Liverpool would have had a natural advantage of 3v2 in the midfield with Ryan Gravenberch typically the deepest midfield player where he would have been the free man.By pressing Liverpool quickly and trying to force them to play to the outside, United looked to take that advantage away quickly as Liverpool attacked.Man Utd’s mentality praised by Amorim after draw with Liverpool Man Utd’s high press against Liverpool saw Manuel Ugarte step up to track Alexis Mac Allister, ready to pounce on any mistakesWe see the United press here. Manuel Ugarte steps up in the midfield to track Alexis MacAllister and the two attacking midfielders and striker for United are ready to press any attempt at a short pass out from Liverpool.While United pressed the build-up from Liverpool they also were able to jump out and press the ball whenever Liverpool had possession deep inside their own half.The front three of Rasmus Hojlund, Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo were consistently looking for ways to apply pressure and to either force a mistake or a long ball from Liverpool.This type of high press that forces the opposition into areas where you are more comfortable would also work well against Arsenal.While the likes of Gabriel and William Saliba are comfortable on the ball for Arsenal they are less effective when they are forced to play quickly.Against Arsenal we are likely to see United continue to force the opposition to attack down the outsides of the pitch early. This will be especially effective against this Arsenal side with the likes of Trossard playing from the right of the attack as opposed to Bukayo Saka.Bruno Fernandes takes the front foot to press and pin Liverpool into their full-back positionHere, we see Bruno Fernandes taking the front foot and looking to jump higher in order to press the ball when Liverpool are pinned into their full-back position.The freedom of the two attacking midfielders to jump high is underpinned by the fact they have two wing-backs and two deeper midfielders behind them to provide support.We believe that we are likely to see United play aggressively and from the front foot out of possession against Arsenal. They are going to look to force mistakes from Arsenal early and in their own half.Attacking with pace on the counterThe term transitions has been more and more commonly used in football in recent years and Ruben Amorim is very much a coach who wants his team to be effective in these moments of transition.This means that when his team loses possession, and transitions from attack to defence, he wants them to be aggressive in pressing to try to regain the ball.It also means, however, that when they regain possession they will be aggressive in their attacking transition as they look to attack quickly and with pace.We saw the speed and aggressive nature of United on the counter attack clearly in this game against Liverpool.United were happy to sit deeper and defend when they were in the more established defensive phase.But as soon as there was an opportunity to spring forward and to attack we saw United move quickly. They were especially effective when pinning the Liverpool fullbacks with the attacking midfielders and the wing-backs working together to overload the Liverpool fullbacks on either side.Trent Alexander-Arnold finds himself isolated and pulled inside and the pass can be played to release the runner ahead in the wide areaIn this example United have regained possession with Bruno Fernandes in possession on the near side. Trent Alexander-Arnold finds himself isolated and pulled inside and the pass can be played to release the runner ahead in the wide area. This results in United pushing players forward at speed to attack the Liverpool back line.Arsenal under Arteta will likely be more cautious in their approach to building the attack than we saw Liverpool in the match last weekend.Arteta likes Arsenal to be slower and more methodical as they build their attack but this does not mean that there will not be spaces that United can take advantage of on the counter attack.This does not mean though that United cannot be effective in transition and on the counter attack against Arsenal.The North London side have a tendency to look to control possession but when they do move the ball high and wide they will leave spaces that can be taken advantage of by United.This example is from late in the game vs Liverpool and Amad takes possession deep inside his own half. In this situation, Amad drives forward but it is also notable that he has support from the likes of Hojlund and Garnacho to move quickly and support the counter attack. Amad drives forward but it is also notable that he has support from the likes of Hojlund and Garnacho to move quicklyFocusing attacks down the left-sideAgainst Liverpool we saw United develop a clear preference for attacking down the left-side of the pitch and we believe that this is something that we will see again against Arsenal this coming weekend.With Lisandro Martinez progressing the ball from the left sided central defensive position and with Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes effectively receiving and linking play, this strategy had clear benefits for United during this match.While you could argue that United were trying to attack Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back for Liverpool but in our opinion this was a clear plan regardless of who Liverpool played on that side.This means that Amad Diallo, on the other side, had space to attack the area with far side runs off the ball to further stress the opposition defensive line.These far side runs when combined with the passing and progression on the left-side will be effective in putting pressure on Arsenal’s defensive system.United were effective when building down the leftUnited were effective when building down the left because of the movement and intelligence of Fernandes. Here, Dalot has received possession and he has space to move forward into.Alexander-Arnold cannot move higher to engage because Fernandes has moved across and pinned Liverpool in that position.When they are building the play down their left-side do not be surprised to see United choose to go longer from Dalot or Martinez in order to release the runs of Hojlund as the main striker.The Danish striker is naturally left-footed so he has a tendency to position himself in the channels on that side of the pitch. Any long balls in the channels here will force William Saliba to have to defend 1v1 against the powerful Hojlund.Arsenal are more defensively solid than Liverpool but the tendency of United to overload the left-side and mix their approach between short combinations and longer passes will stress the Arsenal defence and allow United to create chances.Here, we see a moment when Alexander-Arnold has been caught too deep but United are able to take advantage of the space.United were able to take advantage of the space left behind the Liverpool defenceWe see Dalot and Fernandes have moved high and Gravenberch has been pulled wide to follow Fernandes. This takes away central cover and the long ball into the channel releases Hojlund who has bent his run.It will be interesting to see whether Arteta adjusts his normal approach defensively to take into account the fact that United will focus on that side of the pitch. There is no doubt that the 2-2 draw away to Liverpool at Anfield will have given United confidence coming into this game against Arsenal.READ MORE SUN STORIESWe think that they will continue to be aggressive both in and out of possession and they will look for ways to attack and unbalance the defensive line for Arsenal.A win in this match in the FA Cup could well be the start of a strong run for United. More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal in Matheus Cunha transfer battle with Wolves star ready to make summer move

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal target Matheus Cunha is expected to STAY at Wolves this month.But a January transfer move away from Molineux is still “not impossible”.Wolves star Matheus Cunha is being targeted by Manchester United and ArsenalCredit: GettyCunha prefers to stay at Wolves in January but a summer move is possibleCredit: RexSunSport can confirm both United and the Gunners are keeping tabs on the versatile forward during the winter market.A move before transfer deadline day is not completely out of the question.Sources, though, tell us the Brazil international would prefer to stay at Wolves and sign a new deal tying him until 2029.The centre-forward’s January status will largely depend on ongoing contract talks with the club.Read More on FootballNevetheless, the summer transfer window will possibly be a different story as Cunha could be more open then to considering offers.The striker has stood out for Wanderers during their turbulent campaign in the top flight.The Brazilian has scored 10 goals and bagged four assists in 19 Premier League appearances.Wolves are currently 17th in the table and have the same points tally as 18th-placed Ipswich Town, who are in the drop zone.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNew manager Vitor Pereira has improved the team’s fortunes after replacing Gary O’Neil last month by winning two and losing only one of his four matches in charge, which includes a 2-2 draw at Tottenham.Reports have suggested Cunha’s new deal would also include a relegation clause in case Wolves drop to the Championship.Which football clubs could Marcus Rashford join?Man Utd and Arsenal both need additions to add some spark to their attack for the second half of the season.The North Londoners have been lacking a natural centre-forward with Kai Havertz mostly filling in as a false nine.And United are likely to lose out-of-favour star man Marcus Rashford as early as this month, while other expensive strikers like Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have yet to hit a high note.Cunha switched to the West Midlands from Atletico Madrid, initially on loan in January 2023 before a £44million permanent deal.He launched his career with Swiss side Sion before spells in Germany with Red Bull Leipzig and Hertha Berlin. More

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      Everton ANNOUNCE David Moyes as new manager as club rehire legendary boss, 61, after brutally axing Sean Dyche

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      EVERTON have announced David Moyes as their new manager.The Scot, 61, returns to Goodison Park on a two-and-a-half-year contract more than 11 years after leaving for Manchester United.David Moyes has returned to Everton after over 11 years awayCredit: SplashMoyes was originally appointed by the Toffees in 2012Credit: PA:Press AssociationMoyes replaces former Toffees boss Sean Dyche, who was brutally sacked just hours before his side’s FA Cup clash with Peterborough on Thursday night.Everton went on to beat Posh 2-0 to advance to round four under the caretaker charge of club legends Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman.But Moyes has returned to the Goodison Park dugout on a £12.5million deal until 2027 and will take charge of his first game at home to Aston Villa on Wednesday.Upon confirmation of his comeback on Saturday morning, he said: “It’s great to be back! READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”I enjoyed 11 wonderful and successful years at Everton and didn’t hesitate when I was offered the opportunity to rejoin this great club.“I’m excited to be working with The Friedkin Group and I am looking forward to helping them rebuild the club.“Now we need Goodison and all Evertonians to play their part in getting behind the players in this important season so we can move into our fabulous new stadium as a Premier League team.”Executive Chairman Marc Watts added: “We are pleased that David is joining us at this pivotal time in Everton’s history. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”With over a decade of experience at the club, he is the right leader to propel us through our final season at Goodison Park and into our new stadium. “We look forward to working with David to build the foundation of a new era for Everton.”Sean Dyche SACKED by Everton just hours before FA Cup game as two club icons take charge and David Moyes in line for jobMoyes previously managed the Toffees between 2002 and 2013.He won 218 of his 518 games in charge – leading Everton to a top-four finish during the 2004-05 season.The Toffees achieved eight top-seven finished during Moyes’ 11 full seasons in charge.They also reached the 2009 FA Cup final, in which they were defeated by Chelsea.Moyes left Goodison Park to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.He lasted just seven months at United before being axed in April 2013.Moyes subsequently spent a year in Spain with Real Sociedad, before taking Sunderland down to the Championship during the 2016-17 campaign.The experienced boss resurrected his reputation across two spells at West Ham.He kept the Hammers up during the 2017-18 campaign, before being replaced by Manuel Pellegrini.Moyes returned to the London Stadium for a second stint in December 2019, staying for nearly five years.Arguably his career highlight came during the 2022-23 campaign, when he masterminded the Hammers’ Europa Conference League triumph.During Moyes’ time in East London, West Ham also reached the Europa League semi-finals.David Moyes’ managerial career by numbers1998-2002 – Preston P 234 W 112 D 50 L 622002-2013 – Everton P 518 W 218 D 139 L 1612013-14 – Man Utd P 51 W 27 D 9 L 152014-15 – Real Sociedad P 42 W 12 D 12 L 152016-17 – Sunderland P 43 W 8 D 7 L 282017-18 – West Ham P 31 W 9 D 10 L 122019-2024 – West Ham P 231 W 103 D 45 L 83Moyes left the Hammers at the end of last season when his contract was not renewed.His replacement Julen Lopetegui was sacked earlier this week, with Graham Potter brought in.Moyes arrives back at Everton with the Toffees sitting 16th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone.READ MORE SUN STORIESDyche won only one of his final 11 games in charge but in December he did achieve creditable draws against Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.Following Wednesday’s home clash with Villa, Everton take on Tottenham and Brighton before crunch relegation six-pointers against Leicester and Crystal Palace. Moyes managed Everton for 11 yearsCredit: Getty Images – GettySean Dyche was sacked earlier this weekCredit: GettyMoyes won the Europa Conference League with the HammersCredit: Alamy More

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      Ange Postecoglou opens up on playing on pitch covered in TOADS as Tottenham prepare to brave 3G Tamworth turf

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU will bid to stop Tottenham’s FA Cup hopes croaking on Tamworth’s plastic 3G pitch on Sunday.But that is nothing compared to the surface the Aussie and his South Melbourne team once played on in Fiji — which was infested with TOADS.Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou doesn’t worry about Tamworth’s plastic 3G pitchCredit: AlamyPostecoglou has had worse than Tamworth’s pitch ahead of Tottenham’s FA Cup matchCredit: GettyIn 1999, Postecoglou’s Aussie side travelled to the Pacific Island for qualifiers ahead of the inaugural Club World Championship and found a ground littered with the amphibian critters.But they showed enough Kermit-ment to reach the finals  a year later and faced Treble-winners Manchester United in Brazil.Postefroglou . . .  sorry, Postecoglou recalled: “Warming up, there were toads which kept jumping on the pitch. At the time, you’re kind of going, ‘Really?’“But when you realise what was at stake — a fair bit of money and the opportunity to play at the Maracana against some of the best teams in the world — it was quite extraordinary.”Read More on FootballThat game 26 years ago was the Oceanic final of qualifying against local side Nadi at Prince Charles Park. South Melbourne won 5-1 and went on to play United, Vasco da Gama and Necaxa of Mexico.The gap between Postecoglou’s Melbourne team and United is similar to the 96 divisional spots between Tottenham and National League Tamworth.United won 2-0 but it was much tighter than had been expected.And the Aussie knows players can pull a ribbit out the hat for the biggest game of their lives.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPostecoglou, 59, added: “We were a semi-pro team playing at the Maracana against the great Manchester United. So there was a fair difference between us.“But qualifying for that tournament probably destroyed our domestic season because players didn’t want to risk getting injured.Ange Postecoglou proud of patched-up Tottenham’s win over Liverpool “We ended up losing but we gave a decent account of ourselves and some of my players, probably played the best game of their lives.“You know Tamworth have had a couple of defeats recently. It’s probably because their mind has been on this game.“What we’re going to face on Sunday is players hoping to play the best game of their lives.” More

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      I’m a Man Utd star following the footsteps of my dad and aiming to shock Liverpool in biggest game of my career so far

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      A MANCHESTER UNITED loanee is looking to end rivals Liverpool’s stunning momentum when Accrington Stanley visit Anfield.The Premier League high-flyers and Accrington face off on Saturday in the third round of the FA Cup.Manchester United loanee Sonny Aljofree plays for Accington Stanley this seasonCredit: RexSonny is the son of ex-Man Utd academy graduate HasneyCredit: GettySonny is determined to beat Liverpool in the FA Cup and was contacted by Man UtdCredit: GettySonny used to watch his dad Hasney take on Liverpool with PlymouthCredit: Sonny AljofreeAnd Sonny Aljofree – the son of United academy graduate Hasney – is expected to line up against the Reds from the start after joining Stanley on loan in August.Sonny, 20, had a feeling he would be locking horns with Man Utd’s biggest rivals before the draw and is relishing the incredible opportunity.The centre-back, who trained with the first team last season despite never making a senior appearance, is set for a full circle moment.Following the FA Cup draw, Hasney, 46, sent his son an old photo of him watching his dad’s former team Plymouth take on Liverpool from the Kop stands in the FA Cup third round back in 2017.Read More on Man UtdSonny told Manchester Evening News: “I was sat in the kitchen, having my tea with my family and I saw Liverpool come up and I had just a funny feeling. “I was like, ‘I can’t play against United at Old Trafford, so the next best thing will probably be Liverpool here’.”I said to my mum, ‘This is gonna be us here’. Obviously, it came up and all of us have just gone off and started cheering.”It’s another chance to learn and gain valuable experience. I think everyone’s up for it, and I definitely am because as a United fan, you want to beat them, so that’s what we’re going there to do, hopefully.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSUnited contacted Sonny after the draw and sent him a powerful message.However, the Manchester giants also urged him to “take it in” and enjoy this incredible opportunity.Man Utd fans say ‘call the game off’ as Ruben Amorim confirms major line-up decision for Arsenal FA Cup clash Sonny added: “[Man Utd told me] Just win. “They’ve told me to [make] sure that I take it in and not just let it go by, so just as much as it is a massive experience and there’ll be nerves around it, just trying to take it in and appreciating the kind of magnitude of the game that I’m hopefully going to be involved in.”Hasney will be one of 50 to 55 friends and family supporting Sonny on the biggest day of his career, which has seen him registering 16 appearances with Accrington across all competitions.The former defender began his career at United before leaving the club without making an appearance. The ex-England youth international went on to play for Bolton, Dundee United, Plymouth, Sheffield Wednesday, Oldham and Swindon Town.He returned to the Red Devils as a youth coach before taking up a role as head of coach education and development in Singapore.Sonny added: “My dad’s always been the one who’s been giving me advice throughout and his thoughts and you take that and do it because he’s been through it. He knows what I’m going through.”I think there’s not that much advice you can give me against Liverpool, except making sure I’m doing all the right things leading up to the game, so I have no excuses when it comes to it. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think that’s what he’s always said to me no matter how you play, you just can’t have any regrets leading up to any game that you’re playing, so you’re leaving it all out there and making sure in your head you’re prepared and ready, doing all the right things leading up to it.”Sonny joined United’s academy at a very young age but has yet to make a senior appearance with the club instead loaning him out to Altrincham before moving him to Accrington.Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man UtdSIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S minority takeover at Manchester United was announced on Christmas Eve in 2023 – and a lot has happened at Old Trafford since…December 2023 – Man Utd confirm Ratcliffe’s takeover on Christmas Eve, vowing to invest £245m into Old TraffordJanuary 2024 – Ratcliffe and right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford photographed meeting Erik ten Hag during tour of Carrington January 2024 – Omar Berrada poached from Man City as new CEO February 2024 – Ratcliffe’s £1billion, 27.7 per cent takeover officially completed February 2024 – Former CEO Richard Arnold quits board as Ineos pair John Rees and Rob Nevin addedMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe bans words “awesome” and “lukewarm cappuccino” in bizarre moveMarch 2024 – Matt Johnson appointed head of women’s footballMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe announces plans to build “Wembley of the North” to replace Old TraffordMarch 2024 – Man Utd NYSE share price drops to $13.73 on March 21 – down from $20.52 immediately after Ratcliffe takeover in DecemberApril 2024 – Senior staff club credit cards and private cars cancelled April 2024 – John Murtough quits as football director April 2024 – Jason Wilcox appointed technical director after compensation package agreed with Southampton May 2024 – Ratcliffe turns Carrington “toxic” after sending email to employees slamming “disgraceful” lack of cleanlinessMay 2024 – Work finally starts on leaking Old Trafford roofMay 2024 – Man Utd finish eighth in Premier League, worst-ever finish May 2024 – Ratcliffe gives employees just one week to decide if they want to accept redundancy May 2024 – Staff forced to pay for own transport to FA Cup final and only given one ticketMay 2024 – Pre-match party and hotel for senior staff before FA Cup final axedMay 2024 – Man Utd shock rivals Man City to win FA Cup despite suggestions Erik ten Hag will be sacked regardless of resultJune 2024 – Man Utd announce £50m plans to upgrade Carrington training ground June 2024 – Ratcliffe introduces strict “back to work” policy forcing staff to come into officeJune 2024 – Ratcliffe scores own goal with comments about women’s teamJuly 2024 – Man Utd finally agree deal to bring in Dan Ashworth as sporting director after four months of gardening leave at Newcastle, who received £3m in compensationJuly 2024 – Erik ten Hag signs shock new contract extension until 2026July 2024 – Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake appointed assistant managers, Andreas Georgson first-team coach and Jelle ten Rouwelaar goalkeeper coach. Darren Fletcher’s role changes from technical director to first-team coach. Steve McClaren, Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy depart.July 2024 – Ex-Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell joins on short-term basis as interim director of recruitment July 2024 – Jean-Claude Blanc added to Man Utd board  July 2024 – Man Utd cut down number of staff on US pre-season tour to 125July 2024 – Ratcliffe makes 250 redundancies including popular media man John Allen, historian Cliff Butler and kitman Alex WylieAugust 2024 – Man Utd splash out £199m in the summer transfer window August 2024 – Matchday staff lunchboxes scrapped and some forced to eat beside toiletOctober 2024 – Man Utd stop paying £2m-a-year ambassador salary to Sir Alex FergusonOctober 2024 – Staff Christmas party cancelled October 2024 – “Back to work” policy costing Utd fortune to convert hospitality suites into temporary offices between home matchesOctober 2024 – Erik ten Hag sacked with club 14th in Premier League table, costing club £15mNovember 2024 – Ruben Amorim appointed new Man Utd manager on deal until 2027 after stumping up £10m release clause November 2024 – Coach Ruud van Nistelrooy axed by new manager Ruben Amorim November 2024 – Man Utd chiefs locked in blame game over summer shambles including Erik ten Hag situation and transfer signings November 2024 – Ratcliffe reportedly set to half £40,000 budget paid to Manchester United Disabled Supporters AssociationDecember 2024 – Ratcliffe admits “mediocre” Man Utd “still in last century” December 2024 – Fans protest after OAP and children concessions tickets ditched and minimum home ticket cost up to £66December 2024 – Dan Ashworth sacked after five months as sporting directorDecember 2024 – £100 staff Christmas bonus ditched for £40 M&S voucherDecember 2024 – Ceiling starts leaking during Ruben Amorim’s press conference after 3-0 defeat to BournemouthDecember 2024 – Reports of a mice infestation at Old Trafford as rodent droppings found in food kiosks and plush suites as food hygiene ratings drops to just two starsDecember 2024 – SunSport reveals Ratcliffe cuts £40,000 funding donation to Association of Former Manchester United Players charity More

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      Man Utd stars’ wages revealed as Amad Diallo TRIPLES salary with new contract – but shock name is bottom

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      AMAD DIALLO has earned a huge pay rise at Manchester United thanks to a bumper new contract.The 22-year-old put pen to paper on a new five-and-a-half year deal this week, extending his stay at Old Trafford to June 2030.Amad Diallo has penned a new £100,000-a-week contractCredit: GettyThe 22-year-old has tripled his salaryCredit: GettyAmad will now take home £100,000-a-week – over three times the amount he earned previously.He said: “I am really proud to have signed this new contract. I have had some incredible moments with this club already but there is so much more to come. I have huge ambitions in the game and I want to achieve history at Manchester United. “I have learnt so much since arriving here four years ago; I am very grateful to the coaches and staff who have helped me to develop, and to the fans for driving me forward every day.  “It has been a difficult season for everyone, but I fully believe that we are on the right path and the future is going to be really special.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”I am ready to give everything to help the team and make our supporters proud again.”Amad’s new deal bumps him much higher in Man Utd’s wage list and above the likes of Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot.Meanwhile, academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo reportedly earns the least out of all United players.Casemiro tops the list as the club’s highest earner, taking home a whopping £375,000-a-week.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSCasemiro is still United’s highest earnerCredit: GettyHe is followed by Marcus Rashford and club captain Bruno Fernandes, who both earn a weekly wage of £325k.The Red Devils will reportedly look to get Rashford off their wage bill this year amid a run of poor performances.OLD TRAFFORD STADIUM VT YOUTUBE masterAC Milan and Tottenham are allegedly among the clubs interested, but he will likely have to accept a significant pay-cut.Mason Mount – who has made just 32 appearances since joining Man Utd in July 2023 – ranks fourth in the club’s list of earners, pocketing £250,000-a-week.And under-fire Antony – who cost the Red Devils £86million almost three years ago – earns a weekly wage of £200k.He is followed by the likes of Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire and Christian Eriksen.Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Andre Onana and Leny Yoro are all among the players in the middle of the list, as are summer signings Noussair Mazraoui and Manuel Ugarte. More

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      Man Utd fans say ‘call the game off’ as Ruben Amorim confirms major line-up decision for Arsenal FA Cup clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Ruben Amorim confirmed Altay Bayindir will play in goal against Arsenal in the FA Cup. United travel to the Emirates on Sunday and do so with some tweaks to the side. Altay Bayindir will play in goal against Arsenal in the FA CupCredit: GettyAmorim revealed Andre Onana will be rested with back-up stopper Bayindir replacing the Cameroonian. He said: “Altay is going to play.” Bayindir – signed for £4.3million from Fenerbahce in September 2023 – has made only four United appearances since joining. They have all been in either the Carabao or FA Cup – failing to play in the Premier League. READ MORE ON MAN UTDBayindir’s most recent came against Tottenham in United’s 4-3 Carabao Cup quarter-final loss at Tottenham in December. And the Turkish international was beaten direct from a corner by Son Heung-min.Arsenal are also on a run of scoring from corners – leaving United fans fearing the worst.One said: “Advantage Arsenal then.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnother added: “Game’s over before it even started.”One joked: “Call the game off.”Which football clubs could Marcus Rashford join?Another said: “Congratulations Arsenal for winning against Man United tomorrow by 3-0, with two goals directly scored from corners.”Reports recently indicated manager Amorim wants to sign a goalkeeper this year to push Onana. And Bayindir’s agent Sefa Seyrek claimed the United No2 has attracted attention elsewhere. Seyrek told Sports Digitale: “Altay had offers from many European clubs last summer. “There are currently clubs that are interested, but Altay wants to stay and play in Manchester. The club definitely does not want to lose Altay.”Andre Onana and back-up keeper BayindirCredit: Alamy More