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RUBEN AMORIM promised in his first press conference that we would see ‘an idea’ of his methods and approach at Ipswich – and it took just 81 seconds! Marcus Rashford may have got the manager off to a flier, but there is clearly lots more work to do.Here, presenter of our brilliant new YouTube show Tactics Exposed, Dean Scoggins gives a tactical rundown of Amorim’s first game.Ruben Amorim took charge of his first Man Utd game on SundayCredit: PAThe Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw by IpswichCredit: GettyFORMATION CLEARAs expected, Amorim went for his tried and tested 3-4-3 formation. Rashford led the line with two ‘inside forwards’ playing around him. The three defenders were very much centre-backs and were very structured – especially when playing out from the back.Amorim opted for a 3-4-3 formationIt was the team’s first time using the formationThe system relies on a huge amount of running from the wing-backs and midfield two. Read More on Man UtdPerhaps surprisingly, it was Noussair Mazraoui chosen in defence with Diogo Dalot then at left wing-back.It is obvious this is the system Amorim believes in.Despite the early goal, there was still a lack of creativity but he has had just a week on the training ground.Amorim said: “The system is not the concern, everyone is talking about it – but it’s the players understanding how were are going to play, not their positions.”Most read in FootballMIDFIELD STRUGGLESAmorim started with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen in the centre of the field. Despite them clearly being drilled to stay close and work together, they were caught numerous times in transition and looked short of legs to play in these roles.Casemiro looked unsure alongside Christian Eriksen in midfieldCredit: GettyThe two experienced players looked unsure if they were pushing up behind their attacking players, or sitting deep in front of the defence and Ipswich’s best moments in the first half came from those two being neither up or back.It looked far more natural when Manuel Ugarte came on and was later partnered by Bruno Fernandes, they worked better as a pair and pressed higher to put more pressure on the Town midfield.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAmorim needs A LOT of time on training pitch to fix Man Utd… unfortunately he won’t get it, writes Charlie WyettIN theory at least, the only way is up for Manchester United, writes Charlie Wyett.We are nearly a third of the way through this Premier League season and it is still staggering to see United lurking in 12th place.They have managed just four wins with a goal difference of 0. Only Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored less.It is certainly not a false position and a point at Ipswich illustrated the massive job that Ruben Amorim faces.United’s fans sang the name of their new manager throughout the game.They also gave the players rapturous applause on the final whistle and although this was an improvement on some of the performances this season, the bar has been set pretty low.The club’s optimistic supporters will see that their team is only six points off the top four.  Ultimately, though, it is difficult to see United even reaching last season’s final position of eighth as they look worse.United’s patched-up defence will improve – and a three-man formation at the back will help them – but you have to wonder where the goals are going to come from. Marcus Rashford struck after 81 seconds and then went missing for the rest of his 68 minutes on the pitch.Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee were also introduced in that double change midway inside the second half but added absolutely nothing. What a terrible couple of signings they have proved to be and United’s fans would swap both of them for Ipswich’s Liam Delap.Amorim did not celebrate the Rashford goal and paced around his technical area throughout looking uneasy.Each time there was a break in play, he called over players for instructions.Alejandro Garnacho headed over to the touchline on a couple of occasions while there were also words for Diogo Dalot, Casemiro and Jonny Evans.Amorim, a manager with infectious enthusiasm, will be hopeful he can get his message across to all of the players in the next few weeks.But the problem for the Portuguese coach is that this was the first of 10 games in the space of 33 days.What he really needs are spells on the training ground without a midweek game but he does not have that luxury.IMPERFECT 10sThe role Amorim wants his ‘inside forwards’ to play is not quite as a No10.. but these are the playmakers. Four players got the chance to be in those positions and none of them really made an impact on the game.Amorim said his players were ‘thinking too much’ and that was clear as they didn’t have an instinctive view on when to run in behind and when to drop deep to receive the ball.Roy Keane tells fan ‘I’ll wait in the car park’ after furious pitchside confrontation following Ipswich vs Man UtdBruno Fernandes started as a second No10 but would drop deepThe Portuguese coach likes these players to be ‘different’ in that one is more of a traditional No10 and the other makes runs in behind. Garnacho made lots of runs but was barely found, Bruno linked play well in the early stages but was often touching the ball in deep areas that gave no danger to Ipswich.Amorim brought on Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount as fresh legs in these positions but with little joy. It will be these positions that take the most work.AMAD WORLDIvorian winger Amad got a new position at right wing-back. Again, Amorim likes to have different profiles of player on each side and Amad is the direct runner, whilst Dalot is more of a traditional full-back and cuts inside on his right foot from left wing-back.Amad Diallo played as a right wing-backAmad started the game superbly with the bursting run to set up Rashford for the goal – and it is this type of direct running that Amorim loves.But the intensity dropped and Amad spent more time in a traditional right-back position and lots of time defending rather than attacking. He had some bursts in the second half, but it was from far too deep to create any more clear chances.HOJLUND v RASHFORDThe No9 position is going to be hotly debated, it’s clear that this player has to work VERY hard, running the channels and creating space for the other forwards around him.Marcus Rashford broke the deadlock for United within the opening two minutesObviously Rashford got the dream start – but it went quickly downhill from there and he struggled physically and to get back into the game. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe press looked disorganised too – but Amorim has had only a couple of days on the training ground.Hojlund looked a far more natural fit for what Amorim wants.. this player must come to feet, be physical with centre-backs and then spin and get in the box for crosses.. more of an old-school No9.Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Onana saves Amorim from embarrassment in first game as bossMANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.But Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.And it was the newly-promoted side who looked likelier to get a winner in the second half.Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players…ANDRE ONANA – 7/10United’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.JONNY EVANS – 5The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.AMAD DIALLO – 6Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal but offered little else.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.CASEMIRO – 4Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.Struggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.DIOGO DALOT – 5Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that.SubsUgarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5 More

OWEN HARGREAVES believes that several Manchester United stars will find themselves dropped in the coming weeks.The Red Devils have endured an awful start to the season and sit 12th in the Premier League table.Owen Hargreaves had his say on his former sideCredit: GettyRuben Amorim’s side drew 1-1 with Ipswich in his first game at the helmCredit: PAMan Utd’s poor form ultimately cost former boss Erik ten Hag his job, with new manager Ruben Amorim taking charge for the first time in yesterday’s clash with Ipswich.Following the 1-1 draw, ex-United midfielder Hargreaves, 43, gave a frank assessment of his former side.The ex-England ace picked out Diogo Dalot and substitute Joshua Zirkzee for criticism.Hargreaves said of Amorim: “He was in front of me, and he was really frustrated, I’m not going to lie.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He wasn’t happy with Dalot’s positioning in the first half. Zirkzee’s positioning in the second half made him a bit frustrated as well.””Many of these players won’t be playing in three, four, or five weeks time.”Dalot, 25, was asked about how things have changed under his Portuguese compatriot.The full-back said: “He has impacted straight away. The way he transmits ideas is really clear. We just need to put it into practice now.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We just need to be ready. For the standard of this club we have to get information really quick.”We have only been together with the international players for two or three days, so you have to give credit to everyone.”Amorim’s reality check after first match as Man Utd & Ipswich draw 1-1After the game, Amorim took a swipe at Zirkzee’s movement.The Dutchman, 23, replaced Christian Eriksen in the 68th minute and played off fellow substitute Rasmus Hojlund.Amorim said: “I think that [decision-making] is a concern, you don’t need to coach them at this level.”You have to keep the ball and know the momentum to put the ball in front. Sometimes you feel that you can’t keep the ball and you [have to] put the ball in front.”Then you have like we are in the end of the game, we were around the box with two strikers. Josh has to understand that he has to go to the box to have the crosses.”So we are doing some things that were not at the right moment, so that is something we have to address.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Sometimes people talk about the 3-4-3, that is not the concern, the system is the system but the understanding of the game is what we have to improve a lot in this area.”Amorim will take charge of his first game at Old Trafford on Thursday as United host Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Onana saves Amorim from embarrassment in first game as bossMANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.But Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.And it was the newly-promoted side who looked likelier to get a winner in the second half.Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players…ANDRE ONANA – 7/10United’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.JONNY EVANS – 5The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.AMAD DIALLO – 6Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal but offered little else.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.CASEMIRO – 4Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.Struggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.DIOGO DALOT – 5Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that.SubsUgarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5 More

RUBEN AMORIM has warned Manchester United’s supporters to expect even MORE suffering.The new Red Devils boss had to settle for a scrappy point in his first game in charge against relegation battlers Ipswich.Ruben Amorim’s side were made to battle at Portman RoadCredit: PAMan Utd scored after 81 seconds before being pegged back by the Tractor BoysCredit: GettyMarcus Rashford’s strike after just 81 seconds was cancelled out by a deflected Omari Hutchinson effort.It leaves United 12th in the Premier League table — a massive 15 points behind leaders Liverpool.Frustrated Amorim admitted his “confused” players must improve EVERY aspect of their game.The Portuguese said: “They are very good players but we have to improve physically, technically and tactically and we need time to do that.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“We are going to suffer for a long period and we will try to win games — but this will take time.“Decision-making is a concern, you don’t need to coach them at this level. We are doing some things not in the right moment and that’s what we have to address.“In the first half they were a little bit afraid. We only had two days so they are confused. We have to be so much better physically to cope.“It’s hard to expect anything now. But by this time next year, I promise we won’t have the same struggles.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“It was a tough match. We started very well but then we should have had more of the ball, we gave it away too much.“The second half, we didn’t play very well but we controlled the game better. We created better chances than Ipswich but we have to find more time to work with the players because we can do much better.”Man Utd player ratings vs Ipswich (1)United, who have won just four league games all season, needed keeper Andre Onana to twice deny Liam Delap to avoid suffering a shock defeat at Portman Road. And Amorim added: “We have to win games but we could have lost if it was not for Onana, so we have to understand that and be pragmatic.“These guys had just two days to train to change so much.“It’s so clear for everybody that he saved us two times.“One important thing is he did long balls and tried to connect with players, that was good. He understood the idea. He did a great job.”Cameroonian stopper Onana, 28, said: “We are such a big club so there is no time to cry, we have to move on. Better days will come, it will not rain forever here.”’WE NEED TO ROTATE’Next up for Amorim are Norwegian minnows Bodo/Glimt at home in the Europa League on Thursday, which kicks off a run of ten games in just 32 days across three competitions.The 39-year-old’s first Premier League game at Old Trafford is Everton on Sunday lunchtime.Amorim is aware of United’s busy schedule in the next month and said: “Everybody is going to play, everybody is going to be on the bench.“With this schedule, we need to rotate the team.”On his first experience of the English top-flight, Amorim said: “You are lucky guys. You have the best by far — the best league in the world. And you see this every weekend.“But to tell the truth, when the game starts it’s the same thing since I was in the third division.“I’m so focused on the game and I’m playing with my players inside the pitch. But yes, you do have the best league in the world.”Asked about how Amorim has changed things since Erik ten Hag’s axing, Portugal defender Diogo Dalot, 25, said: “He has impacted straight away. The way he transmits ideas is really clear. We just need to put it into practice now.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We just need to be ready. For the standard of this club we have to get information really quick.“We have only been together with the international players for two or three days, so you have to give credit to everyone.”Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Onana saves Amorim from embarrassment in first game as bossMANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.But Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.And it was the newly-promoted side who looked likelier to get a winner in the second half.Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players…ANDRE ONANA – 7/10United’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.JONNY EVANS – 5The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.AMAD DIALLO – 6Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal but offered little else.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.CASEMIRO – 4Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.Struggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.DIOGO DALOT – 5Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that.SubsUgarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5 More

LEICESTER players were seen partying in Copenhagen just hours after losing at home to former manager Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea.Footage released in the Danish press shows stars including Harry Winks and Conor Coady dancing in Museo nightclub, with a banner ominously close to them saying “Enzo I Miss U”.Leicester players including Conor Coady and Harry Winks were seen dancing in a Danish nightclubCredit: ekstrabladet.dkSomebody was holding up an ‘Enzo I Miss U’ sign near where the players were standingCredit: ekstrabladet.dkIt comes after Leicester lost to Chelsea on SaturdayCredit: ekstrabladet.dkThe Leicester players’ manager Steve Cooper was sacked on SundayCredit: ekstrabladet.dkThe partying took place at the Museo club in CopenhagenCredit: ekstrabladet.dkCooper was dismissed despite Leicester sitting one point above the relegation zoneCredit: GettyWinks and Coady can be seen in good spirits while revellers dance around them and hold bottle sparklers.Foxes boss Steve Cooper was sacked on Sunday afternoon, just hours after his players were dancing away in the Danish capital.According to Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet, Jannik Vestergaard and Victor Kristiansen – both Danish internationals – were also in the luxury nightclub.SunSport understands the Leicester players were at their Christmas party.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Telegraph claims Cooper had fall-outs with both Winks and Vestergaard before his sacking.Danish defender Vestergaard was reportedly banished from training at one stage during the manager’s spell, while he also had a confrontation with Cooper.The Foxes fell to a 2-1 home defeat to Maresca’s new side Chelsea on Saturday lunchtime with goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez.Jordan Ayew grabbed a late consolation, but his goal was not enough to keep Cooper in a job.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEnzo Maresca’s Chelsea beat Leicester at the King Power Stadium on SaturdayCredit: GettyCooper was appointed as Maresca’s successor in the summer but has been dismissed after just 12 matches and 157 days at the helm.That’s with Leicester sitting one point outside the relegation zone.Awkward moment Ed Sheeran politely asked to leave after gatecrashing Ruben Amorim interview live on Sky SportsCooper, who signed a three-year contract, was told when he took the job that his only target for the campaign was to keep them up.The decision is believed to have been made solely by owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha – who fears a second relegation in three seasons.He has also reacted swiftly after criticism of pulling the trigger too late on Brendan Rodgers prior to their relegation two years ago.Cooper was informed of his dismissal by director of football Jon Rudkin.Potter is reportedly in the frame to replace the Welshman having not taken a job since being sacked by Chelsea in April 2023.Ex-West Ham boss and former Manchester United assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy are also “realistic contenders”.Leicester avoided a potential points deduction earlier this season for breaching PSR rules when they cited a technicality in the process. More

ROY KEANE told an Ipswich fan “I’ll wait for you in the car park” in a furious confrontation after Ruben Amorim’s first Manchester United match.The incident happened at Portman Road following Sunday’s 1-1 draw between the Red Devils and the Tractor Boys.Roy Keane told an Ipswich fan ‘I’ll wait for you in the car park’ during a heated confrontationRoy Keane and the fan face off in a heated confrontationSky Sports pundit Roy Keane walks away from the fanThe game marked Amorim’s debut in England after replacing Erik ten Hag.But despite taking an early lead through Marcus Rashford, United were unable to clinch victory after being pegged back through Omari Hutchinson’s wonder strike.And with both teams sharing the points, things got heated at full-time between pundit Keane, 53, and a home supporter.The Irish United legend spent two years as Ipswich manager between 2009 and 2011.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe won just 28 of his 81 matches and was sacked midway through the 2010/11 campaign with Ipswich in 21st place in the Championship.Video showed Keane leaving his Sky Sports desk before walking over to the sideline where a fan was waiting.Keane could be seen leaning in and heatedly speaking to the man while gesturing with his hand.The fan looked equally animated as Keane continued to deliver a tongue-lashing, with the pundit heard on camera saying: “I’ll wait for you in the car park.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAt the same time, other Ipswich supporters poured forward to confront their former boss.And one could be heard shouting: “F*** you Keane.”Awkward moment Ed Sheeran politely asked to leave after gatecrashing Ruben Amorim interview live on Sky SportsMan Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Onana saves Amorim from embarrassment in first game as bossMANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.But Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.And it was the newly-promoted side who looked likelier to get a winner in the second half.Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players…ANDRE ONANA – 7/10United’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.JONNY EVANS – 5The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.AMAD DIALLO – 6Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal but offered little else.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.CASEMIRO – 4Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.Struggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.DIOGO DALOT – 5Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that.SubsUgarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5Keane’s incident with the Ipswich fan came months after an Arsenal supporter was found guilty of headbutting him.Scott Law was convicted of assaulting Keane at a match in September 2023.A judge ruled he head headbutted the pundit and pushed him through the doors at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium for cheering a United goal.SunSport exclusively revealed Keane was left “shaken” as pundit pal Micah Richards pinned Law against a wall during the confrontation.The married dad of two, who claimed he was acting in self-defence, was given a 12-month community order and a three-year match ban.Law has lodged an appeal against his conviction and sentence, but a date has yet to be set.Amorim needs A LOT of time on training pitch to fix Man Utd… unfortunately he won’t get it, writes Charlie WyettIN theory at least, the only way is up for Manchester United, writes Charlie Wyett.We are nearly a third of the way through this Premier League season and it is still staggering to see United lurking in 12th place.They have managed just four wins with a goal difference of 0. Only Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored less.It is certainly not a false position and a point at Ipswich illustrated the massive job that Ruben Amorim faces.United’s fans sang the name of their new manager throughout the game.They also gave the players rapturous applause on the final whistle and although this was an improvement on some of the performances this season, the bar has been set pretty low.The club’s optimistic supporters will see that their team is only six points off the top four.  Ultimately, though, it is difficult to see United even reaching last season’s final position of eighth as they look worse.United’s patched-up defence will improve – and a three-man formation at the back will help them – but you have to wonder where the goals are going to come from. Marcus Rashford struck after 81 seconds and then went missing for the rest of his 68 minutes on the pitch.Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee were also introduced in that double change midway inside the second half but added absolutely nothing. What a terrible couple of signings they have proved to be and United’s fans would swap both of them for Ipswich’s Liam Delap.Amorim did not celebrate the Rashford goal and paced around his technical area throughout looking uneasy.Each time there was a break in play, he called over players for instructions.Alejandro Garnacho headed over to the touchline on a couple of occasions while there were also words for Diogo Dalot, Casemiro and Jonny Evans.Amorim, a manager with infectious enthusiasm, will be hopeful he can get his message across to all of the players in the next few weeks.But the problem for the Portuguese coach is that this was the first of 10 games in the space of 33 days.What he really needs are spells on the training ground without a midweek game but he does not have that luxury.Afterwards, Keane admitted he was starting to get fed up with life as a pundit.He said: “I’ll struggle for the next 10 months doing this. I love football, but the hassle of matches, getting to games, and the hassle of fans.“I was in court a few months ago with somebody headbutting me, do you think I enjoy that side of it? Absolutely not.”Earlier this month Keane also revealed his future plans to move abroad when he quits his job on Sky Sports.READ MORE SUN STORIESKeane told The Overlap: “In the next couple of years, I reckon I will be moving abroad… putting it out there.“Do you know what, Switzerland, maybe? Switzerland is beautiful.”The incident happened as he worked as a Sky Sports pundit following Man Utd’s 1-1 draw More

MANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.Marcus Rashford scored less than two minutes into the Ruben Amorim eraCredit: PAAmorim watched his side play out an unconvincing draw against IpswichCredit: GettyBut Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.And it was the newly-promoted side who pressed for a winner in the second period.Amorim’s No1 Andre Onana kept the scores level with a number of impressive saves as the points were shared.Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players.READ MORE ON MAN UTDANDRE ONANA – 7/10Andre Onana was Man Utd’s standout player at Portman RoadCredit: AFPUnited’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.Most read in FootballJONNY EVANS – 5The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.AMAD DIALLO – 6Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal and was still a threat at the end.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.CASEMIRO – 4Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCasemiro struggled again before being substituted by AmorimCredit: GettyStruggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.DIOGO DALOT – 5Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.Roy Keane furious as Adam Lallana escapes red card for challenge Man Utd legend ‘would’ve been sent off’ forAmorim needs A LOT of time on training pitch to fix Man Utd… unfortunately he won’t get it, writes Charlie WyettIN theory at least, the only way is up for Manchester United, writes Charlie Wyett.We are nearly a third of the way through this Premier League season and it is still staggering to see United lurking in 12th place.They have managed just four wins with a goal difference of 0. Only Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored less.It is certainly not a false position and a point at Ipswich illustrated the massive job that Ruben Amorim faces.United’s fans sang the name of their new manager throughout the game.They also gave the players rapturous applause on the final whistle and although this was an improvement on some of the performances this season, the bar has been set pretty low.The club’s optimistic supporters will see that their team is only six points off the top four.  Ultimately, though, it is difficult to see United even reaching last season’s final position of eighth as they look worse.United’s patched-up defence will improve – and a three-man formation at the back will help them – but you have to wonder where the goals are going to come from. Marcus Rashford struck after 81 seconds and then went missing for the rest of his 68 minutes on the pitch.Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee were also introduced in that double change midway inside the second half but added absolutely nothing. What a terrible couple of signings they have proved to be and United’s fans would swap both of them for Ipswich’s Liam Delap.Amorim did not celebrate the Rashford goal and paced around his technical area throughout looking uneasy.Each time there was a break in play, he called over players for instructions.Alejandro Garnacho headed over to the touchline on a couple of occasions while there were also words for Diogo Dalot, Casemiro and Jonny Evans.Amorim, a manager with infectious enthusiasm, will be hopeful he can get his message across to all of the players in the next few weeks.But the problem for the Portuguese coach is that this was the first of 10 games in the space of 33 days.What he really needs are spells on the training ground without a midweek game but he does not have that luxury.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.READ MORE SUN STORIESMARCUS RASHFORD – 6Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that. SubsUgarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5Mason Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5Unused subs: Altay Bayindir Tyrell Malacia, Antony, Kobbie Mainoo. More