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      Jamie O’Hara urges Man Utd to SACK Ten Hag and get former star in on ’emergency loan’ for FA Cup final

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      JAMIE O’HARA thinks Manchester United should SACK Erik ten Hag before the FA Cup final.And the former Spurs star reckon United should bring in another manager on LOAN.Erik ten Hag is under massive pressure at Manchester UnitedCredit: AlamyJamie O’Hara has a radical plan to replace Ten Hag this seasonCredit: talkSPORTTen Hag hit rock bottom at United on Monday when his side were thrashed 4-0 by Crystal Palace.And it seems unlikely the Dutch boss will survive at Old Trafford even if pulls off a shock win over neighbours Man City at Wembley later this month.Meanwhile United legend Michael Carrick – who previously stepped in as caretaker at after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked – has continued to impress at Middlesbrough.And O’Hara reckons United should get the former England midfielder in the dugout for the final instead.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLReflecting on the loss to Palace, he said: “Man Utd were terrible.””They should get someone new in for the final to give themselves a chance. You can’t have Ten Hag in the dugout.”He’s leaving at the end of the season. The players have stopped running for him. “I would change it and try and get a lift by getting in Michael Carrick. Just a couple of games, then he can go back to Middlesbrough.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCarrick, 42, arrived at the Riverside in October 2022 with the club in 21st place, a point above relegation.But after winning 16 of his first 23 games at the club, Middlesbrough reached the play-offs before being knocked out in the semi-finals.Three key things Ten Hag is getting wrong at Man UnitedBut Boro narrowly failed to make the play-off spots this season, meaning the former England star is on his summer break.Thomas Tuchel has been linked with the full-time job at United next campaign.But O’Hara does not believe that the former PSG and Chelsea coach is the right man for the job.I would change it and try and get a lift by getting in Michael Carrick.Jamie O’HaraSpeaking to Grosvenor Sport, he said: “I really liked Tuchel at Chelsea. “I thought he created a team that was really hard to beat and nobody wanted to play against them but I don’t know if it works at Man Utd.“I think they need maybe Graham Potter or Roberto De Zerbi. Someone to build and create a new mentality and philosophy.”O’Hara thinks United should bring in Carrick on loanCredit: Rex More

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      Luke Humphries reveals he ‘loves’ Luke Littler and reveals weekly catch up with Premier League darts rival

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      LUKE HUMPHRIES has revealed he “loves” Luke Litter as the pair always have a weekly catch-up at the Premier League Darts.World No1 ‘Cool Hand Luke’ came out on top at Night 15 in Leeds, defeating Michael van Gerwen in the final for victory at his home event.Luke Humphries has revealed he ‘loves’ Luke Litter as the pair always have a weekly catch-up at the Premier League DartsCredit: GettyThe World No1 came out on top at the Premier League Darts Night 15 in Leeds on ThursdayCredit: AlamyBefore beating Van Gerwen in a deciding leg Humphries defeated Littler 6-1 in the semi-final.After his win at the First Direct Arena Humphries shut down any notion of animosity between himself and the 17-year-old.He said: “I love him to be honest, I think Luke is fantastic,” Humphries said. “I get on really well with him. “A lot of media outlets paint a different picture, me and Luke Litter are fanatic friends. We get along really well.”READ MORE IN DARTSHumphries changed his walk-on song in honour of his club Leeds United with Kaiser Chiefs’ ‘I Predict A Riot’ anthem as the Championship team are in the run for promotion.With a home crowd behind him, Humphries recorded his fourth nightly win of the season and could become the first player in the competition’s history to win five in a single year.Littler is also on track to break that record but Humphries confirmed there was no rivalry between the pair and they would take time out of their preparations for the night to discuss their week on stage.Humphries continued: “Every time we walk in this arena we always have a little thing together.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We get up on the stage and have a practice, have a chat for 20 minutes or whatever, have a little talk about what’s gone on in the week and that’s our thing. “Everyone can paint the picture of ‘we’re rivals’, nah. We are rivals, we want to beat each other, but you will never get the negativity between us both because we get on really well and that’s it.Watch Michael van Gerwen’s reaction after spotting Luke Littler desperately revving up crowd live on Sky Sports“He respects me and I respect him as an unbelievable talent up there, but the way he has dealt with himself this year has been absolutely amazing. “His family should be very proud to be honest, because he has shown a lot of grit, a lot of determination and shown a lot of people that he deserves to be here.”My dream would be to play him in the final because whoever won out of us two, I would be happy for him and if I won I am sure he would be happy for me.”Humphries and Littler’s had already secured play-off spots with Van Gerwen now joining them following his run to the final in Leeds.The final place is to be decided in the last week of the regular season and it is between Nathan Aspinall and Michael Smith. More

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      Erik ten Hag convinced he will still be in job next season as under-fire Man Utd boss shares two-word reason

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      ERIK TEN HAG believes “common sense” will keep him in a job beyond this season.The under-pressure Manchester United boss is facing the same scenario as his fellow Dutchman Louis van Gaal where he could win the FA Cup at the end of the season and still get the boot due to his league campaign.Erik ten Hag is confident of keeping his Man Utd job this summerCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe is yet to make a decision on the Dutchman’s futureCredit: PABut Ten Hag believes that new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will understand how injuries have impacted his season and that will be enough to keep him at Old Trafford next season.Ten Hag said: “I think they have common sense, they seen when you have 32 different backlines, when you lose eight centre backs, when we don’t have a left full back they know that will have a negative impact on results.“But we are still fighting and we have a huge FA Cup final, we are still there, it can be a highlight of the season but we know why we are underperforming, I am a realistic person, I see this, I analyse and no team will perform with these injuries.”While Ten Hag is hopeful common sense will prevail there has still been no public word of support for the beleaguered boss, who looks set to be the fifth permanent manager in 11 years to lose his job at United.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAsked why Ratcliffe has not come out in support, Ten Hag said it was a question for the owners.He said: “This question you have to make to the owners, not to me.“I don’t care if they do or they don’t, I’m working on improving and developing my team, that is my job here.”United face Arsenal on Sunday with real fears they could get a drubbing following Monday’s 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTen Hag is hopeful of having Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay back fit.Long term absentee Lisandro Martinez has also been pushing to play on Sunday but Ten Hag believes he is not quite ready.Roy Keane says he’d rather play a reserve or youth team player over Casemiro after Man Utd star’s shocker against PalaceHe said: “He is desperate to play, he misses it so much and the team misses him.“But he has had three injuries across the season and now he is almost there.“I will never gamble with a player, never. It’s about them, their futures.”Pundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?
      Michael Owen – He has to go
      “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
      Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
      “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Darwin Nunez’s agent Jorge Mendes ‘wants star to QUIT Liverpool and leaks asking price with Barcelona keen on transfer’

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      DARWIN NUNEZ’S agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly leaked Liverpool’s asking price as he pushes for a move to Barcelona.SunSport exclusively revealed last week that the Catalans are eyeing a shock move for Nunez to replace Robert Lewandowski.Darwin Nunez has struggled to take his chances this seasonCredit: PRESS ASSOCIATIONAnd the Uruguayan fuelled speculation when he deleted all Liverpool-related posts from his Instagram.He was then spotted in Barcelona on a day off from training this week.And, according to reports in Spain, Nunez’s agent Jorge Mendes is now pushing for a deal to happen.Mas Que Pelotas (via Sport) say that super agent Mendes hopes Barca would get the best out of the misfiring frontman.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd it is claimed he has even told the Spanish giants that Liverpool will accept an offer of £73million.And cash-strapped Barca believe they could afford that fee is they manage to offload their big earners in the summer.Barca’s salary cap has been slashed to just over £174million by LaLiga, meaning they will have to offload higher-paid to press on with a planned rebuild.With wages that will rocket to £27m next season, Lewandowski is the biggest earner of all — and almost certain to be sacrificed.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNunez is among the best paid at Liverpool but he is on about a quarter of the Polish forward’s money, which puts him well within Barcelona’s range.The Uruguay hitman is the Reds’ record buy, costing £85m from Benfica two years ago, with a contract running to 2028.Ex-Liverpool star reveals ‘horrendous’ Rafa Benitez cost him £200k with ‘absolute disgrace’ Champions League final callBut Anfield top brass are aware of handing incoming boss Arne Slot a decent summer kitty.Nunez has made 95 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 33 goals and registering 17 assists.But he has struggled this season, scoring only 11 goals in 34 Premier League appearances.The striker has lacked a clinical edge, with no player in Europe’s top five leagues missing more big chances.Slot snubbed Spurs, hates defending and has a PASS named after himBy Dan King
      LIVERPOOL managerial target Arne Slot was a good enough player to have a type of pass named after him.
      But it is as a manager that the Feyenoord head coach is really making his mark.
      Like another bald Dutchman, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Slot earned his stripes bossing smaller sides before being given a chance at one of the Netherlands’ big three.
      But the question Liverpool are pondering is whether Slot would make a better fist of running one of the biggest clubs in the world than Ten Hag so far has at Old Trafford.
      Slot, 45, was certainly easier on the eye as a player than centre back Ten Hag.
      “The Arne Slot Ball” was something he perfected as a silky No 10 – a back-to-goal, first-time, 180-degree spin and flick behind the defensive line for a winger to run on to deep in the opposition half.
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      Man Utd outcast Jadon Sancho is ‘sticking his middle finger up at one or two people at the club’ says Gary Lineker

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      GARY LINEKER joked Jadon Sancho may be sticking his middle finger up at certain individuals at Manchester United after reaching the Champions League final.The winger has featured in every game of the knock-out round for Borussia Dortmund on their route to Wembley.Gary Lineker claimed Jadon Sancho may be sticking his middle finger up at one or two people at Man UtdCredit: YouTube @The Rest Is FootballJadon Sancho has helped Borussia Dortmund reach the Champions League finalCredit: GettySancho impressed in the first leg of the semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain and put in a battling display in Paris as Dortmund won 2-0 on aggregate.The England star is now set to feature in the Champions League final – months after being frozen out at Old Trafford by Erik ten Hag.Lineker remarked on his change of fortunes while hosting The Rest is Football podcast.He said: “He was at Dortmund, went to Man Utd with big fanfare. It didn’t happen for him because of all sorts of issues and problems.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”Now he’s back at Dortmund and he’s in a Champions League final. He might be sticking his middle finger up at one or two people at United.”Sancho’s success at Dortmund has also benefitted the Red Devils, who are set to pick up £3.4million from performance-related add-ons.And United could decide to fully cash in on Sancho with the 24-year-old reportedly unwilling to return to the club while Ten Hag remains manager.Sancho fell out with the Dutchman after a defeat at Arsenal in September when he took to social media claiming he was being made a scapegoat for the team’s failures.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea made two of the biggest transfers ever in January 2023SunSport understands Dortmund are ready to offer £35m to make his loan deal permanent this summer.United are willing to accept a loss to sell Sancho could even try to pinch Donyell Malen off Dortmund in an exchange deal.Jadon Sancho belts out Adele as he leads Dortmund’s Champions League dressing room celebrations More

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      Man Utd’s Mason Mount suffers ANOTHER ‘very unlucky’ injury but Ten Hag reveals three stars back in training for Arsenal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag revealed Mason Mount has suffered yet another injury setback.However, Ten Hag, 54, also confirmed that Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford have returned to training.Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag revealed Mason Mount suffered another injuryCredit: ReutersTen Hag, though, has three Man Utd stars back in training ahead of the Arsenal gameCredit: RexThat means the United trio could be part of Sunday’s Premier League crunch clash against Arsenal at Old Trafford.But the same doesn’t go for Mount who sustained a “very unlucky” injury that adds to his fitness woes.And the versatile midfielder isn’t the only one whose problems have extended with Luke Shaw suffering a setback to his recovery from a muscle problem.Ten Hag said: “Mason Mount has suffered a new injury and he won’t be available.Read More on Man Utd“Luke Shaw has also suffered a set-back in his recovery”.Mount joined United from Chelsea last summer following a £60million deal with Chelsea.However, the England international has since been plagued with a series of injuries.Mount was sidelined for four months with a calf injury he suffered in November.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat has limited the attacking midfielder to a mere 19 appearances across all competitions on his debut campaign with United.Ten Hag has been dealing with a general injury crisis throughout the entirety of this turbulent season.Ten Hag’s six worst defeats as Man Utd managerThe Dutch tactician still has Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane in the treatment room.Malacia hasn’t played a single game this term due to a knee injury, Martinez suffered a calf injury in March shortly after his return to full fitness while Varane is treating a muscle problem.Ten Hag, though, revealed Martinez has asked to play against Arsenal but he won’t risk him.Ten Hag added: “Lisandro Martínez is desperate to play, he wanted to play vs Arsenal but it’s too early.“I’d never gamble with a player’s fitness. It’s about them and their futures. That is the most important thing. I have to take responsibility for it.”Ten Hag has lost so many defenders to the treatment room that he had to use defensive midfielder Casemiro as a centre-back. More

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      Man Utd have had their ‘trousers pulled down’ over two flop transfers, says Graeme Souness

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      GRAEME SOUNESS has claimed Manchester United had “their trousers taken” with two major flop transfers.The Red Devils signed Raphael Varane from Real Madrid for £41million in 2021 and Casemiro for £70m in 2022.Graeme Souness has claimed Manchester United had ‘their trousers taken’ with two transfersCredit: ReutersUnited signed Raphael Varane from Real Madrid for £41m in 2021 and Casemiro for £70m in 2022Credit: GettyVarane, 28, who won four Champions League at Los Blancos was allowed to leave the Bernabeu due to his age and ongoing injury issues.And a year later United then secured ageing midfielder Casemiro, 32, from Real Madrid.Both stars have been underwhelming since their move to Old Trafford with Varane sidelined many times due to injury and Casemiro’s increasing lack of mobility becoming an issue at the club.Souness has slammed the Red Devils transfer once again after he labelled Casemiro a “steady Eddie” after his arrival 18 months ago.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Liverpool legend said his previous comments were justified and added United had their “trousers taken” because of the price they paid for the two flop signings.Speaking on William Hill’s Three Up Front podcast, the Souness stated via the MEN: “Yeah he [Casemiro] can point to the medals which he won but he was a bit-player in a very special team. “I never saw him coming to United and being the difference. I saw him as ‘he’s okay, not a big player’.”I think they’ve had their trousers taken with both Raphael Varane and him. If you’ve got something to offer Real Madrid don’t sell you.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Real Madrid sold Raphael Varane and Casemiro to Man United. They [United] paid a premium and I’m sure they’re on lots of money those two and it’s a football decision, that I feel, they got wrong again.Varane has just 67 appearances during his three seasons at the club but has missed a chunk of games again this campaign due to a muscle injury.Roy Keane says he’d rather play a reserve or youth team player over Casemiro after Man Utd star’s shocker against PalaceSouness continued: “Casemiro has been found out, not stitched up. If you’re a big player and you’ve got the chance to go United, you’re going to take it to make them better.”In his first term at the club, the Brazil captain thrived netting seven times from central midfield. But in the turn of a year, his form dropped off after an injury in the early part of the season and suffered woeful performances against Liverpool and Crystal Palace. More

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      ‘Idiots,’ fumes Roy Keane as he slams Premier League club in disagreement with Gary Neville

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      GARY NEVILLE clashed with Roy Keane as he labelled West Ham stars “idiots”.The Hammers announced earlier this week that manager David Moyes will leave the club this summer.Roy Keane slammed West Ham’s playersCredit: YOUTUBE /The OverlapGary Neville joked his old team-mate has had a ‘falling out’ with the Hammers squadCredit: YOUTUBE /The OverlapAnd West Ham fans are set to give their boss a huge send off after their final home game of the season against Luton on Saturday.Predicting the scores of this weekend’s fixtures on The Overlap’s Stick to Football show Neville felt Moyes would say goodbye with a win.The Manchester United legend said: “I think they will give him an amazing reception and I think the players will be up for it.”But due to them suffering an embarrassing 5-0 loss to Chelsea last Sunday, Keane interjected: “Why didn’t they thank him last week?READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We’ll be up for it this week, forget last week by the way. Idiots.”Neville hit back: “I’m not defending West Ham’s players, I’m just saying there will be a thank you type environment.”Keane predicted that Luton would win 2-1 as his old team-mate joked he was only saying that because “he’s had a falling out with the West Ham players.”But the no-nonsense Irishman continued as he ranted: “Yeah, they are officially a joke. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We turn up when we want. We needed a change of manager. That’s why they never win nothing.”However, one of the reasons why Neville is expecting Moyes to get a huge send off is due to the club lifting the Europa Conference League trophy last season.’Don’t get all excited’ – Roy Keane and Ian Wright in heated F-word bust-up as co-star forced to play peacemakerEx-Real Madrid and Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui is set to replace Moyes in the dugout.The 57-year-old has agreed terms with the club and is set to be unveiled as the new manager at the end of the season.Inside David Moyes’ West Ham exit as Hammers boss rowed with technical director and had contract offer withdrawBy Jack Rosser
      REGARDLESS of how it has ended, David Moyes leaves West Ham a club great and a history-maker.
      The Scot, 61, did not want to go like this, his departure confirmed before the end of the season with his squad in a spiral and rows with the technical director.
      Moyes has insisted all year long that he would wait until the summer to make a decision on his future on his own terms – but that option has been taken away from him.
      These final months and weeks have clouded a tenure at the London Stadium which no one saw coming – and could be quickly missed if the next steps are not carefully taken.
      Having been overlooked after keeping West Ham in the Premier League during his first spell in East London, Moyes returned in December 2019 to keep them afloat once more.
      The ex-Manchester United manager did just that and then took the Hammers to heights they could not have imagined.
      Click HERE to read the full column. More