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      Man City accidentally name injured star with horror broken leg on teamsheet – before quickly correcting mistake

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      MANCHESTER CITY accidentally named an injured star on their bench to play Southampton – before quickly changing it. The Premier League champions host the Saints sitting a point behind leaders Liverpool. Oscar Bobb with manager Pep GuardiolaCredit: PAAnd they went into the match with four first-team players missing; Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Jeremy Doku and Jack Grealish. But there was actually a fifth with Oscar Bobb also sidelined – but the matchday teamsheet said otherwise. Bobb – out with a horror broken leg injury – was mistakenly named instead of James McAtee.But City soon amended the mistake with a re-print of the team sheet. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBobb was a standout in City’s pre-season tour but a freak training injury before the season started has left him sidelined until the New Year. City are still without playmaker Kevin de Bruyne too after he came off in the Champions League against Inter Milan in September. He has missed the last seven games with manager Pep Guardiola unsure when he will return. Guardiola said when probed: “I don’t know. Of course, I prefer to have all of the squad with the amount of games but it is what it is.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Hopefully he comes back soon but I don’t know yet. I would like to tell you but I don’t know.” City come into the game having won their last four, running riot midweek with a 5-0 hammering against Sparta Praha. Man City player ratings: Even Pep Guardiola can’t believe how good Erling Haaland is as new Samba man fails to shine (1) More

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      Laura Woods blasts ‘we don’t look the part at all’ as TNT Sports host claims Arsenal ‘aren’t main Man City title rivals’

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      LAURA WOODS has claimed Arsenal are not Manchester City’s main title rivals this season.The TNT Sports host has also admitted the Gunners “don’t look the part” amid their poor disciplinary record this season.Laura Woods has admitted Arsenal are not Manchester City’s main title rivalsCredit: RexThe Gunners were beaten by Bournemouth last weekend as their disciplinary woes continuedCredit: GettyMikel Arteta’s side have already had three red cards in eight Premier League matches so far this term.William Saliba is the latest player to be suspended as he serves a one-match ban this weekend.The French defender was sent off in the defeat to Bournemouth last Saturday.He will now miss Sunday’s home clash with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSAhead of the match, Woods admitted Arsenal’s disciplinary record is a worry.She told BetMGM: “I do worry for Arsenal, with injuries and suspensions.”No Ricardo Calafiori, no Martin Odegaard, no Jurien Timber and no William Saliba. I tell you what, it’s pretty infuriating being an Arsenal fan at the moment!”What’s even more infuriating is feeling like a broken record and mentioning that the next day Tosin Adarabioyo only got booked for a foul just like Saliba’s on Diogo Jota.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Yes, we Arsenal fans moan, but we should also all be wanting to see consistency in the league with decisions like this because next week it’ll be your team. “Taking a bit of responsibility, though, Arsenal need to stop getting themselves into these situations. We’re literally leaking points and throwing away games. We don’t look the part at all!”How Arsenal can fool Liverpool with ‘musical chairs’ trap Trent Alexander-Arnold must beware ofArsenal ratings vs Shakhtar: Jesus reminds fans of his quality but Trossard flops for poor GunnersARSENAL continued their unbeaten run in the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk – but it was far from a convincing performance.Gabriel Martinelli orchestrated the decisive goal when his low-driven strike hit the post and deflected in off the back of goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk.Here’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Gunners…DAVID RAYA – 7Seldom asked to do much aside from recycle the ball to Gabriel or Saliba until the final stagesPushed a potentially dangerous cross out of danger in the 84th minute. Pulled out a magnificent low save in injury time before claiming a dangerous cross to keep his clean sheet.BEN WHITE – 6Back in at right-back today and played as if he had never been out of the team. Received a yellow card in the 34th minute. Subbed at half-time for Mikel Merino.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7In the team after his red card against Bournemouth, played like his typically assured self marshalling the defence.One or two sloppy passes late in the second half but otherwise can have no complaints with another solid performance.GABRIEL MAGALHAES – 5Sloppily gave the ball away to hand the visitors a dangerous chance out of nothing. Had another lapse just after the opener but in the end he was bailed out by Calafiori.Marked improvement in the second half.RICCARDO CALAFIORI – 6Skied a golden chance over the bar after six minutes. Tested the goalkeeper again after 24 minutes.Dragged his foot and went down injured after skipping under a tackle in the 67th minute. Replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly in 71st minute.THOMAS PARTEY – 6Comfortable evening in midfield for him. Recycled the ball well when at his feet and kept play ticking over.Moved to right back as White was hooked but didn’t have too many worries. When he was caught out of position Rice was able to cover.DECLAN RICE – 6Like Partey, he had a quiet night in midfield with Shakhtar unable to retain meaningful possession.Moved into the six as White was hooked and Partey moved to right-back. Cut out a dangerous low cross at the edge of the area. LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4Nothing quite went right for him all night with some sloppy touches ending attacks and putting Arsenal in trouble.Summed up his night by missing a 77th minute penalty and was hooked in the 88th minute.GABRIEL JESUS – 8Wore the captain’s armband and looked bright down the right wing.Denied a well-deserved goal by the feet of the keeper in the 43rd minute after Havertz played him in.Second half saw more good link play, but never had another chance to end his goal drought as he was replaced by Sterling in the 68th minute.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Grew into the game following a quiet start and was rewarded with a goal, of sorts, after 30 minutes.Brazilian cut inside from the left wing before firing a shot to the near post before the shot rebounded off the woodwork and hit the goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk to go in the net. KAI HAVERTZ – 7Centimeters away from getting Arsenal’s second in the 39th minute after Jesus squared a volley back across goal.Returned the favour to set up his team-mate moments later only for the goalkeeper to prevent a goal.Won a free-kick at the very end of the game to run the clock down.SUBSMikel Merino (on for White HT) – 6Some nice touches and stitched play together well. A solid yet unspectacular performance.Raheem Sterling (on for Jesus 68 mins) – 6Tried to play on the shoulder of the last man but did not have the pace find the clear cut chance he would have liked.Myles Lewis-Skelly (on for Calafiori 71 mins) – 6Slotted in at left-back and was not afraid to show for the ball but often did not receive it while tucking infield.Jorginho (on for Trossard 88 mins) – N/ASaliba’s suspension takes the number of Arsenal absentees to seven this weekend.Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber are all set to miss out through injury after failing to train on Friday.Meanwhile, Woods believes Liverpool are City’s main title rivals this season.The presenter added: “I watched Liverpool in Europe on Wednesday, and while they didn’t blow RB Leipzig away, it was a good game for Darwin Nunez’s confidence.”Scoring a goal and proving a handful throughout the match, they need him to be at his best against Arsenal if he replaces Diogo Jota again.”Liverpool look organised, less chaotic and more controlled under Arne Slot. He has a brilliant team too and their defence is once again immense. I think it’ll be the defence that would carry them to a title.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Jurgen Klopp left them in a really good place with some very promising youngsters coming through and a few experienced old heads that know how to see out the league.”I absolutely afforded them a season of transition, but I’ve been so impressed, I think they’re Manchester City’s closest challengers now.”Liverpool are the biggest threat to City according to the TNT Sports hostCredit: Reuters More

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      Manchester United ‘hold secret talks’ with ‘a number of managers’ leaving Erik ten Hag’s future in huge uncertainty

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have held “secret talks” with “a number of managers” according to reports, leaving Erik ten Hag’s future in serious doubt.The Dutchman held onto his job this summer after the Old Trafford hierarchy, headed up by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, decided to hand him a new deal. Erik ten Hag’s job as Manchester United boss remains in doubtCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe could already be looking at replacementsCredit: PABut that was only after interviewing potential replacements, including Thomas Tuchel, who has since taken over as England boss. According to the Daily Mail, United are back in the market scoping out a possible successor to Ten Hag. It is claimed chief executive Omar Berrada already travelled to Spain for talks with former Barcelona manager Xavi. Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim, ex-Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic and Brentford’s Thomas Frank are also said to be on a four-man shortlist. READ MORE IN football Gareth Southgate – who stepped down as Three Lions manager after Euro 2024 – and out-of-work Graham Potter are also linked. United are 12th in the Premier League table going into their trip to West Ham this Sunday. And Ten Hag’s side have failed to win any of their first three Europa League ties following a draw with Fenerbahce in Istanbul.The ex-Ajax boss has consistently insisted that he is on the same page as United’s leadership team of Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox.Most read in FootballPaul Scholes: No improvements under Ten HagMan Utd legend Paul Scholes insisted he is yet to see any improvements under Erik ten Hag’s side this season. He said: “I think they have played in spells where they’ve looked okay. They have missed a lot of chances as well.”But I think league position tells you everything. And I’m talking about both leagues, 11th in the Premier League, 21st in the Europa League.”There’s been no improvement. I think that’s the biggest disappointment with two and a little bit years in, a lot of money has been spent and we’re not seeing improvement.”You’d like to think by now they’re up there challenging them. The top three teams I know Liverpool, City and Arsenal are ahead of most other teams.”You’d like to see them getting even a little bit closer to that, but it doesn’t feel like it…”READ MORE ON SCHOLES DAMNING VERDICT HERE CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut billionaire Ineos owner Ratcliffe refuses to give Ten Hag his public backing.And United’s co-owners are weighing up their options again amid concern over the lack of progress after another £200million was spent on transfers. Erik ten Hag in confident mood as Man Utd target rare European victory Ten Hag brought in Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee and Noussair Mazraou this summer. But United legend Paul Scholes claimed he is yet to see any improvements following a 1-1 draw at Fenerbahce this week.He said: “I think they have played in spells where they’ve looked okay. They have missed a lot of chances as well.”But I think league position tells you everything. And I’m talking about both leagues, 11th in the Premier League, 21st in the Europa League.”There’s been no improvement. I think that’s the biggest disappointment with two and a little bit years in, a lot of money has been spent and we’re not seeing improvement.”You’d like to think by now they’re up there challenging them. The top three teams I know Liverpool, City and Arsenal are ahead of most other teams.”You’d like to see them getting even a little bit closer to that, but it doesn’t feel like it.”I do actually think on Saturday they got closer to having the best team out, which has been a while.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think Luke Shaw still needs to come into that. They’ve got the young lad Leny Yoro who will probably come into that.”Mainoo back into midfield and I thought there were signs, second half especially, that they scored two really good goals which excited you. So look fingers crossed they can go on and improve.”Barcelona legend Xavi is a potential candidate to replace Ten HagCredit: PABrentford manager Thomas Frank is also linked to Man UtdCredit: ReutersSporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim is another potential replacementCredit: Reuters More

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      Where it’s all gone wrong for Crystal Palace from failed signings and moody strikers to struggling England stars

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      CRYSTAL PALACE are the most surprising member of the four clubs yet to win a Premier League game this season.The Eagles won six of their last seven matches to finish 10th last season after beating the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle and Aston Villa.Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace haven’t won a Premier League match this seasonBut they have fallen flat on their face this term, leaving Austrian boss Oliver Glasner having to front up to question marks over his future.He has a reputation for falling out with chiefs at previous clubs but staff and players haven’t noticed a shift in his mood yet. And despite the terrible start Glasner has credit in the bank.SunSport’s JACK ROSSER looks at a few reasons why things are not as they should be at Selhurst Park…DEFENSIVE ISSUESCRYSTAL PALACE were not only devastating going forwards once they hit their stride at the end of last season, they had a solid foundation — using three centre-backs — to build from too.Read More on FootballBut there appear to be one too many cracks at the back so far this season — few of the Eagles’ own making.Joachim Andersen was sold to Fulham in a £30million deal, breaking up the successful pairing of the Dane and Marc Guehi.Whether it is fatigue or distraction, Palace star Marc Guehi has not looked his usual self this termAlthough, due to Guehi’s knee injury last season, the duo only played in the same Glasner team once and the England man was used in central midfield in that game on the last day of the campaign.Guehi, 24, himself had a hectic summer, first starring at Euro 2024 with the Three Lions before a drawn-out pursuit by Newcastle ended up with him staying put.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhether it is fatigue or distraction, Guehi has not looked his usual self this term.Spanish-born Morocco centre-back Chadi Riad, 21, was signed from Barcelona to add depth but picked up a knee problem in the Carabao Cup second-round, while USA ace Chris Richards, 24, has also had fitness issues.Visit the restaurant serving tasty food at affordable prices just steps away from historic Premier League groundSTRIKER STRUGGLESJEAN PHILIPPE-MATETA’S transformation into a lethal striker was key to Oliver Glasner’s early success with Crystal Palace.The 27-year-old French striker scored 13 goals in as many games under the Eagles boss to end last season.But a summer spent playing at the Olympics and frustration over contract negotiations have marred this season.The Olympics and frustration over his contract have marred Palace ace Jean-Philippe Mateta’s seasonMateta has just two Prem goals this term — both against Leicester — with relations between him and the club threatening to turn sour after he was offered a deal with wages well below where he feels they should be.Palace signed Eddie Nketiah, 25, for £25million from Arsenal, though the former England Under-21 international is yet to net for his new club in the Premier League.WHARTON HAMPEREDADAM WHARTON’S rise from the Championship to the England squad was one of the stories of the second half of last season.The midfielder, signed from Blackburn in January for an initial £18million, was an instant hit in South London and was at the heart of Crystal Palace’s superb finish to 2023-24.However, after not getting a single minute in Germany with the Three Lions, Wharton, 20, sustained a groin injury during his short pre-season which has continued to niggle and impacted his form.Adam Wharton has suffered a frustrating season so farCredit: GettyHe has still been playing games but has required injections and painkillers to do so while it is expected he will need surgery.There has been some frustration that after withdrawing from the England U21s squad this month and then not being involved against Nottingham Forest that the operation was not done during the last international break.A fit Wharton at the top of his game would make a world of difference.OLISE’S ABSENCECRYSTAL PALACE accepted early last season that it would almost certainly be their last with Michael Olise on the books.His electric form earned a £50million move to German giants Bayern Munich and the Frenchman has been sorely missed as talisman.Oliver Glasner points out that Olise, 22, was not even fit for half of his games as Palace manager last season, which is true, but he was involved in five of the seven wins that they picked up.Palace have really been missing Michael Olise after he left for Bayern MunichThe lack of a like-minded presence appears to have hit Eberechi Eze’s form too.While he has gone close on many occasions and had a perfectly-good stunner ruled out against Brentford, the mercurial midfielder has not been at his best.The man brought in to effectively replace Olise, Daichi Kamada, has struggled to adapt.READ MORE SUN STORIESJapan international Kamada was one of Glasner’s stars at former club Eintracht Frankfurt but has looked out of place in the Premier League so far.The 28-year-old, one of the top earners following his arrival on a free transfer after a year at Lazio, has struggled to compete deeper in midfield and has not been able to create enough when played further forwards. 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      Andre Onana ready to play in NEW POSITION for Man Utd after watching Ten Hag play Mazraoui as No10 vs Fenerbahce

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      ANDRE ONANA summed up the chaos at Manchester United by claiming: “I’ll play as a striker if I need to!”With Bruno Fernandes suspended and nine others injured, boss Erik ten Hag employed full-back Noussair Mazraoui as a No 10 in the 1-1 Europa League draw against Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce on Thursday.Andre Onana has teased he is ready to play in a new position for Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyErik ten Hag started Noussair Mazraoui in the No. 10 position against FenerbahceCredit: GettyOnana suggested Mazraoui did not want to play in such an advanced role as Ten Hag shuffled his pack, benching 21-year-old Danish centre-forward Rasmus Hojlund.The Cameroonian keeper — who made an extraordinary first-half double save to deny two Youssef En-Nesyri headers — started behind yet another new central-defensive partnership in Istanbul, with Victor Lindelof lining up alongside Matthijs de Ligt.And Onana, 28, said: “I have no problem with any of my guys because I have the feeling when you wear this shirt, you have to be able to play each position for them.“We had Mazraoui as No 10. I don’t know if he wanted to play there, but for the team, you have to take it.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS“And Casemiro did a lot of times last season (play in central defence). If I have to play striker, I will do it. So for the team, we have to be able to be pragmatic.”United have scored just seven times in eight Premier League matches this term ahead of tomorrow’s visit to West Ham — and remarkably  they have gone a whole YEAR without winning a European tie.But Onana, who has already let in 14 goals this term, said: “It will come. Everything in life is temporary. It will come, if not today. It will be tomorrow. Also us as defenders, we have to take responsibility.“We were leading 1-0, and I start to question myself, because maybe I need to do things better, my defenders as well.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I don’t think we have to look at the strikers because they are trying.“The chances are there and at the moment the ball is not going in the net, but it will come. We lose together. We win together.Manchester United vs Fenerbahce: Player Ratings (1)Man Utd ratings vs Fenerbahce: Onana saves the day for Red Devils as Lindelof has a stinker MANCHESTER UNITED were held to a 1-1 draw by Fenerbahce on a disappointing night in Turkey.Christian Eriksen broke the deadlock for Erik ten Hag’s side in the first half before En-Nesyri levelled soon after the break.Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands in the second half after a touchline tantrum.But the Red Devils could find a much-needed winner for Erik ten Hag.SunSport’s Emillia Hawkins rates the performances…Andre Onana – 7Made an outstanding double save in the 37th minute to keep two attempts from Youssef En-Nesyri out.His defenders could’ve done much better to prevent Fenerbahce’s goal.Diogo Dalot – 5Failed to track back at times and had his blushes saved in the first half by Ugarte, who made a crucial tackle on Dusan Tadic to prevent a goal.Matthijs de Ligt – 6Made some good blocks during the first half to keep Fenerbahce at bay.Missed a few chances from set-pieces after the break.Victor Lindelof – 4Failed to follow En-Nesyri for Fenerbahce’s opening goal and made no attempt to win the ball.Hauled off in the 54th minute.Lisandro Martinez – 5Like Lindelof, he did not apply any pressure to En-Nesyri for the hosts’ first goal. Poor communication from both.Christian Eriksen – 7Broke the deadlock for United with a great strike into the top-left corner from the edge of the box.Manuel Ugarte – 6Won the ball in the build-up to the first goal and saved Man Utd from conceding with a fantastic last-ditch tackle in front of goal in the 22nd minute.Was lucky to avoid giving away a penalty after the break.Noussair Mazraoui – 6Didn’t look too out of place starting in the No10 position. Played a role in the build-up to the goal, passing the ball to Zirkzee who got the assist.Eventually moved into left-back, allowing Martinez to move central.Marcus Rashford – 5Played out of preferred position and started on the right as opposed to the left.Didn’t make too much of an impact on the game.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Played a key role in the build-up to Erikson’s goal by making a direct run into the box.Challenged Dominik Livakovic a few times and looked lively.Joshua Zirkzee – 5A poor overall performance from the striker despite providing the assist for Eriksen’s opener.Failed to make much of an impact and was hauled off in the 54th minute.“We are in the second or third position (for chances created), and the most important thing is creating chances.“So if we don’t create any chances, then we all have to worry.“We have to be patient. And I know my guys, that’s what they train for. And I’m very happy, the way they fight. The issue is that we are not winning. We don’t score goals and it will come.”Onana claims that he is only just starting to feel comfortable at Old Trafford after his move from Inter Milan in the summer of 2023 in a deal worth £47.2million.He said: “I came here as the best goalkeeper in the world, and I have a difficult period. People need time to adapt. It took me a year to feel good here. Now I feel home.“I’m happy but the team is above everything because my defenders cannot do anything more for me, they are making tackles, blocking shots for me. They make things very easy for me.”Onana refused to revel in his remarkable double save from En-Nesyri after the same player headed a second-half equaliser to earn a point for Mourinho’s side which left United 21st in the Europa League table with just three points.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “I don’t really think about it. All I care about is the victory of the team. When we come to such a place we have to win.“Everyone is disappointed with the result. So I don’t give that much importance to the save.”Onana started behind another new centre-back pairing in Turkey on ThursdayCredit: Getty More

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      Deluded Erik ten Hag admits he’s in DENIAL about one Man Utd loss this season as he claims ‘it’s not fair’

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      ERIK TEN HAG admits he is in denial about Manchester United’s 3-0 home hammering by Tottenham.That late-September drubbing sent the Red Devils into meltdown and left Ten Hag on the brink of the sack.Erik ten Hag is in denial about Manchester United’s 3-0 home hammering by SpursCredit: EPABruno Fernandes was initially sent offCredit: RexDefeat left Ten Hag facing the sackCredit: ReutersOld Trafford skipper Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half with United one goal down — but his red card was later rescinded.Even though Spurs were running rings around United when they had 11, deluded boss Ten Hag says he ignores the result. The Dutchman said: “I deny that game.“I ignore that game against Spurs because we were down to ten with a 1-0 losing position and then the red card was overturned.“That is not a fair assessment because we didn’t have the chance to bounce back.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS“Everyone agreed it was not the right decision, that it was an injustice and it is also an injustice to assess the team on that performance.”Ten Hag’s side are unbeaten in four games since that Spurs defeat.He added: “You see this team is resilient.“Against Brentford but also in the two tough away games in Europe — Porto and Fenerbahce — this team has character and showed fighting spirit and determination to win.”Most read in FootballMan Utd ratings vs Fenerbahce: Onana saves the day for Red Devils as Lindelof has a stinker MANCHESTER UNITED were held to a 1-1 draw by Fenerbahce on a disappointing night in Turkey.Christian Eriksen broke the deadlock for Erik ten Hag’s side in the first half before En-Nesyri levelled soon after the break.Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands in the second half after a touchline tantrum.But the Red Devils could find a much-needed winner for Erik ten Hag.SunSport’s Emillia Hawkins rates the performances…Andre Onana – 7Made an outstanding double save in the 37th minute to keep two attempts from Youssef En-Nesyri out.His defenders could’ve done much better to prevent Fenerbahce’s goal.Diogo Dalot – 5Failed to track back at times and had his blushes saved in the first half by Ugarte, who made a crucial tackle on Dusan Tadic to prevent a goal.Matthijs de Ligt – 6Made some good blocks during the first half to keep Fenerbahce at bay.Missed a few chances from set-pieces after the break.Victor Lindelof – 4Failed to follow En-Nesyri for Fenerbahce’s opening goal and made no attempt to win the ball.Hauled off in the 54th minute.Lisandro Martinez – 5Like Lindelof, he did not apply any pressure to En-Nesyri for the hosts’ first goal. Poor communication from both.Christian Eriksen – 7Broke the deadlock for United with a great strike into the top-left corner from the edge of the box.Manuel Ugarte – 6Won the ball in the build-up to the first goal and saved Man Utd from conceding with a fantastic last-ditch tackle in front of goal in the 22nd minute.Was lucky to avoid giving away a penalty after the break.Noussair Mazraoui – 6Didn’t look too out of place starting in the No10 position. Played a role in the build-up to the goal, passing the ball to Zirkzee who got the assist.Eventually moved into left-back, allowing Martinez to move central.Marcus Rashford – 5Played out of preferred position and started on the right as opposed to the left.Didn’t make too much of an impact on the game.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Played a key role in the build-up to Erikson’s goal by making a direct run into the box.Challenged Dominik Livakovic a few times and looked lively.Joshua Zirkzee – 5A poor overall performance from the striker despite providing the assist for Eriksen’s opener.Failed to make much of an impact and was hauled off in the 54th minute.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAhead of tomorrow’s trip to West Ham, Ten Hag bemoaned the injuries which have hampered his Old Trafford reign.With Antony taken off on a stretcher at the end of Thursday’s 1-1 draw in Istanbul, he is likely to have NINE players out.Manchester United vs Fenerbahce: Player Ratings (1)Ten Hag, whose side sit 12th in the table, said: “That holds us back in our levels. And also in our position in the league.”Manuel Ugarte, 23, was impressive midweek in a rare start in the midfield holding role following his £42.3million move from Paris Saint-Germain.But Ten Hag says the Uruguayan still needs time to settle at Old Trafford.He added: “The No 6 position is a key position in your team, and he has to learn this position in our game model.“He came late in the window and then we had to integrate him and that takes time.”Manuel Ugarte still needs time to settle at Old TraffordCredit: Getty More

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      ‘It causes a little bit of a tummy ache’ admits Mikel Arteta as Liverpool game gives Arsenal boss sleepless nights

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      MIKEL ARTETA is having sleepless nights and getting “tummy ache” over picking his ravaged Arsenal team to face Liverpool.The Gunners boss must do without the suspended William Saliba and is also sweating on the fitness of Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber.Mikel Arteta took one small step in training but isn’t expecting one giant sleep before Sunday’s match with Liverpool as he sweats on injuriesCredit: GettyDeclan Rice will be handed an extra big role as fellow midfield star Martin Odegaard is still out injured for the GunnersCredit: GettyGabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Gabriel are still hoping for lift-off without a handful of top men at home to the Prem leadersCredit: GettyAnd with injured captain Martin Odegaard still missing, Arteta says he has no fears about fielding the kids as the Londoners aim to avoid falling seven points behind Arne Slot’s Prem leaders on Sunday.Spaniard Arteta, 42, revealed: “Normally, I prefer to go to bed with the line-up in my head so I can sleep like a baby.“But sometimes it cannot be as you have to wait for the next day.“Sometimes two or three days before, you already have the idea, ‘Against this team this is what I am going to do’ — but when you have uncertainty with injuries it is tricky.READ MORE TOP STORIES“The stress comes from two things. First, when you don’t have options, what do you do? And then you get in the shoes of the players.“And every time you make a decision it is a positive one for somebody and not so positive for one.“That’s what causes a little bit of tummy ache but that happens every week.“The process of choosing the line-up and understanding how everyone will feel about it.Most read in FootballBen White is tipped to start but Raheem Sterling’s situation is less clearCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“There is going to be a lot of possibilities, a lot of ifs.“Probably the team that we start won’t be the team that finishes.Arsenal star Saka of three key men to miss training ahead of crunch Liverpool Premier League showdown “How prepared we are to make the changes we need to?“Get on with it. Show your teeth. Show how much you want it.“We know how good we are and how difficult we can be for the opponents.“You need the team prepared. When you lose your captain, that’s a big thing. When you lose your central defender, a full-back, another full-back,   a striker, a winger. . .“The team has to have the resources. First of all, mentally to adapt and then maintain the same belief that even like this we’re a great team.”Star winger Saka, 23, faces a late fitness test on a hamstring injury picked up in England’s Nations League clash with Greece 16 days ago.Defender Calafiori, 22, will have more tests on his knee today, while full-back Timber, 23, is still struggling with a muscle issue.Normally, I prefer to go to bed with the line-up in my head so I can sleep like a baby.Mikel ArtetaMyles Lewis-Skelly, who was a sub in Tuesday’s 1-0 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk, could get his first Prem start at left-back.READ MORE SUN STORIESAsked whether he would be scared to start the 18-year-old in such a big game, Arteta said: “No. He is in contention.“Myles came on the other night and he did really well. He is a first-team player.”Myles Lewis-Skelly looks relaxed as Arteta ponders starting the teenCredit: GettyArsenal ratings vs Shakhtar: Jesus reminds fans of his quality but Trossard flops for poor GunnersARSENAL continued their unbeaten run in the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk – but it was far from a convincing performance.Gabriel Martinelli orchestrated the decisive goal when his low-driven strike hit the post and deflected in off the back of goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk.Here’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Gunners…DAVID RAYA – 7Seldom asked to do much aside from recycle the ball to Gabriel or Saliba until the final stagesPushed a potentially dangerous cross out of danger in the 84th minute. Pulled out a magnificent low save in injury time before claiming a dangerous cross to keep his clean sheet.BEN WHITE – 6Back in at right-back today and played as if he had never been out of the team. Received a yellow card in the 34th minute. Subbed at half-time for Mikel Merino.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7In the team after his red card against Bournemouth, played like his typically assured self marshalling the defence.One or two sloppy passes late in the second half but otherwise can have no complaints with another solid performance.GABRIEL MAGALHAES – 5Sloppily gave the ball away to hand the visitors a dangerous chance out of nothing. Had another lapse just after the opener but in the end he was bailed out by Calafiori.Marked improvement in the second half.RICCARDO CALAFIORI – 6Skied a golden chance over the bar after six minutes. Tested the goalkeeper again after 24 minutes.Dragged his foot and went down injured after skipping under a tackle in the 67th minute. Replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly in 71st minute.THOMAS PARTEY – 6Comfortable evening in midfield for him. Recycled the ball well when at his feet and kept play ticking over.Moved to right back as White was hooked but didn’t have too many worries. When he was caught out of position Rice was able to cover.DECLAN RICE – 6Like Partey, he had a quiet night in midfield with Shakhtar unable to retain meaningful possession.Moved into the six as White was hooked and Partey moved to right-back. Cut out a dangerous low cross at the edge of the area. LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4Nothing quite went right for him all night with some sloppy touches ending attacks and putting Arsenal in trouble.Summed up his night by missing a 77th minute penalty and was hooked in the 88th minute.GABRIEL JESUS – 8Wore the captain’s armband and looked bright down the right wing.Denied a well-deserved goal by the feet of the keeper in the 43rd minute after Havertz played him in.Second half saw more good link play, but never had another chance to end his goal drought as he was replaced by Sterling in the 68th minute.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Grew into the game following a quiet start and was rewarded with a goal, of sorts, after 30 minutes.Brazilian cut inside from the left wing before firing a shot to the near post before the shot rebounded off the woodwork and hit the goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk to go in the net. KAI HAVERTZ – 7Centimeters away from getting Arsenal’s second in the 39th minute after Jesus squared a volley back across goal.Returned the favour to set up his team-mate moments later only for the goalkeeper to prevent a goal.Won a free-kick at the very end of the game to run the clock down.SUBSMikel Merino (on for White HT) – 6Some nice touches and stitched play together well. A solid yet unspectacular performance.Raheem Sterling (on for Jesus 68 mins) – 6Tried to play on the shoulder of the last man but did not have the pace find the clear cut chance he would have liked.Myles Lewis-Skelly (on for Calafiori 71 mins) – 6Slotted in at left-back and was not afraid to show for the ball but often did not receive it while tucking infield.Jorginho (on for Trossard 88 mins) – N/A More

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      CHRIS WOOD haunted former boss Steve Cooper with the goals that took Nottingham Forest fifth in the table.It was the now-Leicester City manager Cooper who took Wood to Forest 16 months ago in a £15million deal from Newcastle.Chris Wood celebrates his match-winning double for ForestCredit: AFPWood fired home his brilliant first goal to make it 2-1Credit: GettyThe striker looped home a header to complete Forest’s victoryCredit: ReutersCooper may have known what he was doing – but he would not have seen this scenario coming.The Kiwi striker struck in the space of 13 minutes after the break to make it a miserable reunion for Cooper – who was sacked by Forest last December.And the travelling City Ground fans did not let him forget it at this East Midlands derby – as they revived a chant from his days on Trentside.They sang: ‘Stevie Cooper, he hates the Leicester, he hates the Derby, Forest are magic’.READ MORE TOP STORIESForest had taken the lead through home-grown skipper Ryan Yates – only for Jamie Vardy to level the scores.But it was Wood, 32, who had the final say as he scored for the third game running to make it seven for the season as Forest gatecrashed the top six.Cooper will be furious with his side’s defending though – as Leicester made mistakes for all three of Forest’s goals.The Foxes boss was reluctant to talk about his City Ground spell in the build up to the game – and only mentioned them once once in a paragraph near to the end of his programme notes.Most read in FootballJamie Vardy had put Leicester level midway in the first halfCredit: RexFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSForest boss Nuno Espirito Santo was serving the second game of a three-match touchline ban and sat at the back of the main stand with the Forest analysts as his side clinched their second win in five days.The Portuguese coach saw Forest take a 16th minute lead when Yates made the most of a series of defensive errors.Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese modelFacundo Buonanotte misplaced a pass and when the ball came back into the Leicester box from Elliot Anderson, James Justin sliced his clearance to Yates to net from the edge of the area.But the Foxes levelled just seven minutes later as Vardy displayed his poacher instincts.Harry Winks delivered an ideal cross into the six yard box – and Vardy got in ahead of Murillo to grab his fourth goal of the season after a superb team move.But Forest should have regained the lead just moments later as Foxes keeper Mads Hermansen made a point blank save from Nicolas Dominguez.Hermansen made another crucial save nine minutes before the break when the Dane produced a flying stop to keep out a long range effort from Callum Hudson-Odoi.It was end to end stuff and Stephy Mavididi almost put Leicester ahead in first half stoppage time when he curled a shot just wide of the far post. But Forest went ahead just one minute after the restart.Again, Leicester were at fault with Winks losing the ball with the Foxes in little danger.It was Anderson once more who took advantage and slid the ball in for Wood to turn and fire home just out of Hermansen’s reach as the ball squeezed in.Ryan Yates drilled the opener for Forest on 16 minutesCredit: ReutersThe goal put Forest in control, and Hudson-Odoi almost made it three when he swept a shot against the post – with Anderson putting the rebound wide.But Leicester shot themselves in the foot yet again on the hour when they gifted Wood his second of the game.Belgium defender Wout Faes appeared to have a long ball from Forest keeper Matz Sels under control – but when he mis-timed his header back to Hermansen, Wood nipped in to finish the job.Wood was subbed as Forest saw out the game – wary of Leicester’s comeback at Southampton last weekend. But the Foxes looked a beaten side after Forest’s third goal.READ MORE SUN STORIESForest fans continued to taunt Cooper in the final stages with a chant of: “Take them down, take them down Stevie Cooper”.In contrast, Leicester fans booed their team off at the final whistle. More