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MANCHESTER UNITED legend Dwight Yorke has claimed Erik ten Hag could be sacked in just THREE GAMES time.The Red Devils kicked off their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford.Erik ten Hag guided his side to a slender victory in their Premier League openerCredit: RexManchester United Treble winner Dwight Yorke still feels time could nearly be up for Ten HagCredit: EPAThey go to Brighton on Saturday lunchtime, before hosting Liverpool in their final match before the international break.Upon returning from the two-week hiatus they then head to Southampton.Ten Hag looked set to be sacked prior to last season’s FA Cup final.But Man Utd then claimed a 2-1 win over Manchester City at Wembley to save their campaign after placing a record low of eighth in the Premier League table.READ MORE ON MAN UTDNew Red Devils co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe still held talks with ex-Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel as they reviewed Ten Hag’s position.But the club ultimately decided to stick with the former Ajax man.However, Yorke, who was a part of Man Utd’s 1999 Treble-winning side, still feels losing their upcoming trio of fixtures could cost Ten Hag his job.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSpeaking to CSGOluck, he said: “Erik ten Hag is a very lucky man to still be the manager of Manchester United. The FA Cup saved his job because what we saw in the Premier League definitely wasn’t enough to get a new contract.Most read in Football”United were talking to other people so they clearly weren’t totally happy. He now needs to find a style of play that will conjure up results.Player Ratings: Manchester United vs Fulham”The Ajax way doesn’t work in the Premier League so he needs to give that idea up quickly.”There are a few exceptions like Ruud van Nistelrooy and Japp Stam but players from that league haven’t done very well in England either.”It’s all well and good wanting to play that way but not at Manchester United who have had their own style, he has to be very careful in finding that balance because United have their own traditions.”He continued: “If Erik ten Hag loses three or four games early in the season, he will be under serious pressure, especially if the other big teams all pull away to leave Manchester United sitting in mid-table.”The biggest issue for Ten Hag, which could end up costing him his job, is losing to the teams that aren’t Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham.”If they lose to Brighton and Southampton, which is after Liverpool, Ten Hag will have a serious problem.”There is no way of trying to butter it up and be nice about it.”Beat the teams around you and things will be fine, if you lose those then that’s what will cost Ten Hag his job.”Saved from the sackExplaining the decision to stick with Ten Hag, Ratcliffe told The Times earlier this month: “We’ve got some very good people and some fresh faces. You can’t put your head in the sand, you have to face facts.”It needed a fresh start, so that’s what we’ve done.”Erik is a good guy and had been doing his best, but doing too much.”He was trying to sort out the squad and fix leaks in the roof at the same time.”What we know about the ‘new’ Old TraffordMANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.A capacity of 100,000 is expected.It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.They plan to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a second venue. They will scale it down to a 30,000-seater that can then be used for the women’s team and academy matches.That would mean the history remains with statues and the Munich clock and memorial plaque all most likely staying in their current positions.The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.The target is for completion by 2030. Ten Hag, whose contract has been extended until 2026, also spoke defiantly after it was confirmed he would be staying.He said: “So many people advised negatively when I started in this club. And I could have gone into projects with much better conditions, with much better structures but I choose this: Man United.“I feel this is my club. And I want to go for this challenge although I knew this will be very tough, very hard.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But you only know when you are in and there are some challenges here. But already, we overcame many obstacles and we have to beat even more but, and I said it also in the spring, I feel we are in the right direction.”And even in the summer I think many positives happened that we can accelerate this process.”Man Utd ratings vs Fulham as new boys shine… but Mount and Amad struggleDEBUTANT Joshua Zirkzee was the hero for Manchester United in an evening where their new guns showed what they are all about.The Dutchman had to remain patient for his opportunity but he took it brilliantly once he came on the pitch.Zirkzee came on for Mason Mount on the hour mark and had been quiet up until his pivotal moment.Ten Hag will take positives from the display and it was his astute sub which led to the winner as his side got their season off to a flyer.Here is how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the Red Devils display…Andre Onana – 6Made an outstanding early tip over from Kenny Tete and was rarely seriously troubled beyond that.Noussair Mazraoui – 7A pretty impressive debut from the Moroccan. Looks assured on the ball, gets forward in support and can put a foot in.Harry Maguire – 7Dominant and commanding in defence, but embarrassingly booked for diving at the other end. Really Harry, even you?Lisandro Martinez – 6Skinned by Adama Traore early. Showed all his defensive guile in how he handled him after that, and got back superbly to deny a breakaway goal.Diogo Dalot – 6Had his hands full dealing with Traore’s pace, but knocked in a couple of wicked curling crosses at the other end.Casemiro – 7Headed over then shot over, but two great passes put Fernandes clean through. Often looked United’s most likely source of a goal.Kobbie Mainoo – 8So crisp, so tidy, so rarely wastes a pass. Another near-flawless, if not exactly flair-packed, display from the youngster. Fizzed a shot just wide, too.Mason Mount – 5So desperate to do well, which earned him an early booking. Only Leno’s legs denied him the goal his effort deserved.Amad Diallo – 5Made one marvellous mazy run into the box, although the tumble to ground that followed wasn’t so impressive.Marcus Rashford – 6Still nowhere near the star of two years ago, but another step in the right direction at least. Some way to get yet, though.Bruno Fernandes – 7Fluffed two great chances, driving at keeper Leno’s legs twice when Casemiro put him through, but sprayed passes around and started the move for the winner.SubsAlejandro Garnacho (for Diallo, 60mins) – 6Put a spark in United when he came off the bench and teed up the winner.Joshua Zirkzee (for Mount, 60 mins) – 7The debut he dreamed of. Barely had a touch, but then fed the ball wide and stuck out his left foot to jab the winner.Matthijs de Ligt – (for Mazraoui, 81 mins) – 5Was only on for the last ten minutes and looked solid although he did not have too much to doJonny Evans (for Maguire, 81 mins) – 5Scott McTominay (for Mainoo, 84 mins) – 5 More

EAGLE-EYED Chelsea fans noticed Enzo Maresca and his staff appearing to scream at new signing Pedro Neto during Thursday’s match against Servette.Just 15 minutes into the game, the winger was seen on the edge of the penalty area while Chelsea were defending a short corner.Some fans noticed Enzo Maresca shouting at Pedro Neto against ServetteCredit: GettyMaresca wanted him to mark a nearby playerCredit: AlamyThe Chelsea coach was highly animated on the touchline during the gameCredit: AlamyWhile he waited for the set piece to be taken, he received strict instructions from the Blues’ bench.Everyone in the dugout except the substitutes began screaming at him to prevent the short corner by marking his nearest opponent.Neto quickly took notice and ran over to the Servette star to cover him.Despite the brief misunderstanding, the winger impressed during Thursday’s match.Read More in FootballChelsea went on to win 2-0 thanks to goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke.Neto joined the Blues in a £54million transfer from Wolves earlier this month.Upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge, the Portugal international said: “It’s a big club, with big ambitions.”I know the history the club has. I’m really looking forward to meeting my teammates, meeting the staff, and meeting everyone else, because I want to make history with the club.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSChelsea ratings vs ServetteCHELSEA sealed their first win under new manager Enzo Maresca as they beat Swiss minnows Servette.Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke got the second-half goals to give the Blues a commanding lead in their Uefa Conference League play-off double header.But it was far from convincing with Chelsea BOOED OFF at half-time.Here’s how SunSport’s Jack Rosser rated the Blues stars…Filip Jorgensen – 7Made some very smart saves – especially late on as the visitors caused problems and came close to finding a goal to get back in.Axel Disasi – 6Kept things quiet down Chelsea’s right hand side having been started out of position at right-back. The Frenchman did not offer much going forwards but was more than solid enough defensively.Tosin Adarabioyo – 6An assured first start for the club since joining from Fulham on a free transfer. The defender was not caused any real problems and dominated in the air – a big reason Chelsea decided to snap him up.Benoit Badiashile – 6Solid enough defensively but looked awkward on the ball at times, especially when Chelsea were trying to pick a way through a solid midfield.Renato Veiga – 5Was given the task of moving inside from left-back and looked to struggle a lot at points, losing the ball cheaply on half way at one stage.Moises Caicedo – 5The midfielder was sent out in the holding role and hardly helped defensively by having Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Nkunku, a striker, ahead of him. Struggled to get a grip of midfield and dictate the game.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7A very encouraging full debut for the summer signing – neat and positive on the ball and created some good chances for those ahead of him.Pedro Neto – 6A first start for his new club and the winger made some very encouraging runs down the right hand side. Will take time to settle but looks a very good option.Christopher Nkunku – 6Rather fortunate to win the penalty as it looked a touch harsh but stepped up and converted well.Mykhailo Mudryk – 4The definition of all bark, no bite. The Ukrainian winger has pace to burn and a huge bag of tricks but neither help him make any significant impact on games.Continuing to play like that and Raheem Sterling might have a future here after all.Marc Guiu – 6Missed an absolute sitter to score his first goal for Chelsea.After working so hard through the first half, Guiu turned a tap in into a howler when putting what should have been an easy finish straight at the scrambling Servette keeper.”It’s a young squad with really talented players. I played against Chelsea last year and I know the team we have.”I can’t wait to meet them and work with them because we can do great things.” Jamie Carragher says ‘players should stop joining Chelsea’ and ‘sign a four-year deal at a proper club’ in stunning rantNeto made his first Premier League appearance for the Blues during Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.He came off the bench and played 32 minutes against Pep Guardiola’s side.Where will they get changed? Jamie Carragher’s huge Chelsea rantPREMIER LEAGUE legend Jamie Carragher let rip at Chelsea’s transfer market activity, going on an epic rant about the west Londoners…He told Sky Sports: “Chelsea have just got to stop buying players and players have got to stop signing for Chelsea.”If I was a player and look at Chelsea, why would you sign?”The only reason you’d sign is because someone might say – your agent might say – ‘We’re getting a seven-year deal’.”You know what I’d say? ‘Back yourself as a player, sign a four-year deal at a proper club and back yourself to do well’.”And then when you’re due for renewal your money goes up anyway.”I don’t understand why you’d sign a seven-year deal. Back yourself.”He continued: “All players need competition. But every team I played in there were seven or eight players who knew they were playing every week.”Then you’ve got six or seven players who are fighting for three positions, and then you’ve got another six players who know they are squad players.”And of the Blues’ swollen array of talent, Carragher asked: “Where are they going to fit in the changing room?”How are you going to put on a training session.” More

DOMINIC SOLANKE has been ruled out of Tottenham’s clash with Everton on Saturday due to an ankle injury, manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed.The striker, 26, made his Spurs debut in their 1-1 draw against Leicester on Monday after arriving from Bournemouth in a deal worth £65million.Dominic Solanke will not feature for Tottenham against Everton on SaturdayCredit: GettySolanke looked lively but spurned some good chances against LeicesterBut he picked up a knock in the game that has forced him to delay his first home game in front of his new fans.Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Postecoglou said: “Dom picked up a knock in the last game.”He got through the game but it flared up the day after. He’ll miss tomorrow [Everton].”It’s an ankle injury. He copped it fairly early on when someone went over his ankle.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRicharlison could lead the line in Solanke’s absence, but Postecoglou may opt to move Son Heung-min into the centre instead.It is safe to say many fans were furious with the news after selecting him for their fantasy football teams.One reacted to the news by simply saying: “FPL is so back.”While another joked: ” Sooooooo…… erm……. wildcard?”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third replied: “Solanke over Jota already a disaster then.”And a fourth added: “Prime fantasy football right here 😂.”Spurs ace Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling deadly hippy crack just days before the new seasonMeanwhile, Postecoglou also offered updates on other Tottenham players, confirming Rodrigo Bentancur will miss out after suffering a nasty concussion against Leicester.However, Pedro Porro has recovered from his knock and Yves Bissouma is back in the fold after the club suspended him from their Premier League opener for filming himself inhaling laughing gas.On Bentancur, Postecoglou said: “Absolutely not [will he play against Everton].”Irrespective of concussion protocols, with any kind of head injury we’re always going to be more conservative. We’ll take our time with Rodrigo and make sure he’s 100 per cent.”He then went on to add: “Biss [Bissouma] is available. We’ve got some options there. The idea of bulking up the squad in pre-season is we have some options.”He’s available for selection. The bridge-building continues.” More

FULHAM fans are being offered pints for a quid at Craven Cottage this Saturday.Marco Silva’s side face Leicester in their first home game of the season at 3pm.Fulham are offering their fans £1 pints this SaturdayCredit: RexThey want their fans their as early as possible amid a new ticketing systemCredit: PA:Empics SportAnd supporters are being welcomed back to the stadium with £1 pints and 50p soft drinks.The early bird prices will be available from inside the ground until 2pm.Fulham have slashed the price of a beer to encourage fans to get to Craven Cottage early in a bid to avoid potential chaos.The club are rolling out a new electronic ticketing system and they say “queues” are expected while everyone gets to grips with the new way to enter the ground.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTurnstiles at the Riverside Stand will open three hours before kick-off and supporters can enter the Johnny Haynes Stand, Hammersmith and Putney Ends from 1pm.Every person that arrives within the first hour of their stand opening will also be entered into a ballot to win a signed shirt.Fans have praised the club for their incentives, with one saying: “Very clever way of getting people in the ground early hahah I definitely will be.”Another added: “Going to be messy and I’m all for it.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBoth the upper and lower tiers of Fulham’s new Riverside Stand will be open for the first time tomorrow.There are new state-of-the-art hospitality seats to be enjoyed by VIPs.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to replace Old Trafford with a ‘Wembley of the North’But the Sky Deck experience on the top of the stand is not expected to be available until December.Fans will get a luxury Premier League day out there as they have access to a bar, restaurant, swimming pool, halfway line seats and views of London.What we know about the ‘new’ Old TraffordMANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.A capacity of 100,000 is expected.It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.They plan to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a second venue. They will scale it down to a 30,000-seater that can then be used for the women’s team and academy matches.That would mean the history remains with statues and the Munich clock and memorial plaque all most likely staying in their current positions.The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.The target is for completion by 2030. More

PAUL SCHOLES does not believe Manchester United have improved on last season despite their opening day win over Fulham.Erik ten Hag’s men edged past the Cottagers at Old Trafford thanks to a late goal from new signing Joshua Zirkzee.Paul Scholes does not believe Manchester United have improved from last seasonCredit: YouTube/ The OverlapErik ten Hag’s men kicked off their Premier League season with a 1-0 win over FulhamCredit: RexMan Utd supporters are keen to see progression after Ten Hag narrowly avoided being sacked in the summer.Beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final seemed to save the Dutchman from being dismissed.But Red Devils legend Scholes, 49, was left unimpressed by the Fulham victory as he berated old issues in the side.Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, Scholes said: “With Manchester United’s opening game against Fulham, I didn’t see many differences from their performances last season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I thought they did okay, and they deserved to win the game, but there were still plenty of times where there were loads of space in central midfield.”The problem with United is that every time they have the ball, they are trying to attack, which isn’t a good thing.”You sometimes need five minutes on the ball to help take the sting out of the game, but constantly attacking, results in end-to-end football.”If you look at Manchester City and their midfield, they take the sting out of the play and kill opposition teams that way, but with United, there is so much chaos with players running everywhere.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhat we know about the ‘new’ Old TraffordMANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.A capacity of 100,000 is expected.It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.They plan to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a second venue. They will scale it down to a 30,000-seater that can then be used for the women’s team and academy matches.That would mean the history remains with statues and the Munich clock and memorial plaque all most likely staying in their current positions.The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.The target is for completion by 2030. Next up for Man Utd is a trip to Brighton on Saturday lunchtime where they have won just one of their last three Premier League games.Matthijs de Ligt could make his first start for the club after joining from Bayern Munich as Harry Maguire faces a late fitness test.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to replace Old Trafford with a ‘Wembley of the North’But a number of first-team players remain unavailable including Luke Shaw, Rasmus Hojlund, Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia and new signing Leny Yoro. More