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GARY NEVILLE slammed Manchester United for their defensive frailties after the draw with Liverpool.The pundit took aim at Erik ten Hag and the way he has set up his team in recent weeks, questioning why his side concede so many shots on goal.Gary Neville slammed Erik ten Hag for the way he sets up his sideCredit: GettyManchester United conceded 28 shots against LiverpoolCredit: GettyUnited sat back for large spells during the matchLiverpool had 28 shots in the 2-2 draw – the most United have ever conceded in a Premier League home game.It has been a recurring theme in recent weeks for the Red Devils, who allowed Brentford to have 31 shots and Chelsea 28 in recent games.Neville criticised United’s lack of defensive structure and claimed they are the worst team in the league out of possession.He said on The Gary Neville Podcast: “Their structure defensively goes from being in shape and being OK to all of a sudden emptying the whole midfield. Players press on their own without the rest of their team-mates going with them.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”You have players in front of the ball at throw-ins and the ball gets thrown in behind towards the back four.”All of the things that you see as, if you like, the easiest things in football to do, Manchester United do really badly.”No other team in the league plays as badly out of possession as they do. That’s why they concede so many shots, and over 20 against Liverpool. That has got to stop and stop quickly.”Neville also reserved criticism for one Red Devils in particular – Kobbie Mainoo.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe youngster scored a brilliant goal but Neville claimed his positioning throughout the match “defied logic”.Neville said: “Look where Mainoo is there, he’s ahead of the ball at the throw in. As a central midfield player, I always think you’ve got to run back.”Neville and Carragher’s reaction to Man Utd vs Liverpool emerges in behind-the-scenes clip but fans spot bigger concernFellow pundit Jamie Carragher interjected: “There’s a man-marking system, no doubt he’s got his eye on Mac Allister.”Neville replied: “Forget about that, forget about Mac Allister, don’t be ahead of the ball, get up to that one, he’s moving up there now.”Kobbie Mainoo left acres of space in midfield at times More

MANCHESTER United fans have been left fuming at the decision to hand Liverpool a late penalty in Sunday’s 2-2 draw after new footage emerged.Mo Salah earned Jurgen Klopp’s side a vital point when he converted from the spot following a foul on Harvey Elliott by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.New footage has emerged of Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s tackle on Harvey Elliot that handed Liverpool a late penaltyCredit: XFans claimed Wan-Bissaka made no contact with ElliottCredit: AFPElliott tripped over the defender’s leg in the 84th minute of the gameCredit: GettyReferee Anthony Taylor immediately gave the visitors a penalty, leaving United fans fumingCredit: GettyLuis Diaz put Jurgen Klopp’s side in front at Old Trafford, but Bruno Fernandes equalised for United after a mistake from Jarell Quansah.Kobbie Mainoo then scored a stunning goal to give United the lead in the 67th minute. However, controversy arose when Harvey Elliott appeared to be fouled by Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the box in the 84th minute, resulting in a penalty. Fans have since questioned the decision after slow-motion footage appeared to show Wan-Bissaka committing to the challenge before Elliott kicked the ball away and hooked his foot under the defender’s leg.READ MORE ON MAN UTDWith the footage going viral, plenty of fans had their say.One said: “Literally no contact !! So fuming.”Another added: “How tf this was a penalty. Harvey Elliot fell onto Wan Bissaka’s leg he didn’t even touch him lmao. LiVARpool at it’s finest.”A third then put: “I’m still fuming over that Penalty, Harvey Elliott dragged his right leg waiting for a contact from Wan Bissaka… What is the essence of VAR if it can rectify this silly errors?”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnother supporter echoed this view, likening it to the late penalty that United conceded to Chelsea on Thursday evening.They said: ” ‘I have watched this video a million times and also watched the penalty given to Chelsea a million times WTF are these decisions? “erik ten haag post match interviewLiverpool only taking a point from Old Trafford opens up the race for the Premier League title.The Reds are behind Arsenal only on goal difference and ahead of Manchester City by a point.How the title run-ins compareIt’s going to go right down to the wire with just one point separating the top three – but how do Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City’s run-ins compare?
ARSENAL: Aston Villa (H), Wolves (A) Chelsea (H), Spurs (A), Bournemouth (H), Man Utd (A) and Everton (H)
LIVERPOOL: Crystal Palace (H), Fulham (A), Everton (A), West Ham (A), Tottenham (H), Aston Villa (A), Wolves (H)
MAN CITY: Luton (H), Brighton (A), Nottingham Forest (A), Wolves (H), Fulham (A), West Ham (H) and Tottenham (A TBC) More

ROY KEANE jokingly suggested Erik ten Hag “had a couple of glasses of wine” before his TV interview following Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool.The Red Devils icon, 52, raged at the Red Devils’ tactics on Sunday evening as they were largely dominated by Jurgen Klopp’s men at Old Trafford.Manchester United legend Roy Keane joked Erik ten Hag had drunk some wine before his post-match interviewCredit: Sky SportsErik ten Hag still spoke about the positives following his side’s draw with LiverpoolCredit: AlamyA quick-fire double in the second half ultimately earned Man Utd a point, though the performance still left a lot to be desired.Yet Ten Hag remained somewhat upbeat as he hailed his team for “improving”.He said: “I have very mixed emotions. On one side, I am disappointed that we have dropped seven points [from their last three games], but we have to blame ourselves for making stupid mistakes.”On the other side I am very proud. You see how we are improving and the potential of this squad is amazing.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe comments left Keane beside himself as he admitted he sees a very different Man Utd side.Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “Listen, obviously he’s had a couple of glasses of wine after the game.”I don’t know how strong that is, but he seemed really upbeat, and I admire him for that, because he’s obviously seen something that I’m not seeing at this moment in time.”He then went on to add: “The way Man Utd are playing is like a mid-table team, a small club.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”You don’t know what you’re going to get.”Man Utd conceded a late penalty that Mo Salah converted as Ten Hag’s side spurned more points from a winning position.erik ten haag post match interviewThey scored in stoppage time against Brentford, only to concede an even later equaliser.Five days later, they then gave up a 3-2 lead at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea roared back to claim a thrilling 4-3 victory.And the Liverpool draw now means they have won just one of their last five Premier League games.The poor run leaves them 11 points adrift of fourth-place Tottenham and fifth-place Aston Villa with just seven games remaining as they look set to miss out on Champions League football.Keane added: “They are competing at this moment in time with Aston Villa and Spurs for that fourth and fifth position, and at this stage, they’re well behind them.”So I don’t get his positivity. Maybe that’s just me being a bit old and grumpy.”Ten Hag’s side look set to miss out on Champions League football next seasonCredit: Getty More

LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp has slammed his own team and Manchester United while backing title rivals Arsenal.The Reds failed to grab a crucial three points on Sunday after they drew 2-2 against Erik ten Hag’s side.Jurgen Klopp has slammed his own side after their 2-2 draw against Manchester UnitedCredit: BBC SportThe Liverpool boss praised Arsenal and said they would beat UnitedCredit: AlamyFailing to win now means Klopp’s squad sit second in the Premier League behind Arsenal, who are ahead with a nine better goal difference. Manchester City sit a point behind them.The German boss firmly believes that when the Gunners face United at Old Trafford in May, Mikel Arteta’s squad will emerge victorious. He even blamed Liverpool for their own lack of success and said that his team should have won both recent games against the Red Devils, following their 4-3 FA Cup defeat last month.Klopp told BBC: “Arsenal is a good football team. And if they [Manchester United] play like today, Arsenal will win that game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I’m 100 per cent sure, so that’s just, I’m really sorry to say that but this is a matter of fact. We should have won both games and didn’t. That’s our fault.”Luis Diaz opened the scoring at Old Trafford with a first-half strike – and Liverpool had chances to extend their lead.But Bruno Fernandes levelled things out early into the second half and then youngster Kobbie Mainoo gave United the lead 17 minutes later.Mo Salah was able to save the Reds with a spot-kick in the 84th minute to prevent his side going home empty-handed.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERBack in December Liverpool could only manage a 0-0 draw with United at Anfield.And their bad luck against United continued after a last-minute winner from Amad Diallo in the FA Cup quarter-final forced Liverpool out of the competition in March.Neville and Carragher’s reaction to Man Utd vs Liverpool emerges in behind-the-scenes clip but fans spot bigger concernMeanwhile, Arsenal are on top form after winning 3-0 at Brighton this weekend.They also haven’t conceded in the league since the start of March against Brentford.But the Gunners do not have an easy run of games in the final stretch of the season.They face Aston Villa, Wolves, Chelsea, Tottenham, Bournemouth, United and then Everton.How the title run-ins compareIt’s going to go right down to the wire with just one point separating the top three – but how do Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City’s run-ins compare?
ARSENAL: Aston Villa (H), Wolves (A) Chelsea (H), Spurs (A), Bournemouth (H), Man Utd (A) and Everton (H)
LIVERPOOL: Crystal Palace (H), Fulham (A), Everton (A), West Ham (A), Tottenham (H), Aston Villa (A), Wolves (H)
MAN CITY: Luton (H), Brighton (A), Nottingham Forest (A), Wolves (H), Fulham (A), West Ham (H) and Tottenham (A TBC) More

ROY KEANE left Kelly Cates giggling with a cheeky put-down as he assessed the Premier League title run-in.The pundit appeared on Sky Sports’ coverage of Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday.Roy Keane had Kelly Cates laughing with a cheeky put-downPresenter Cates saw the funny sideCredit: GettyThe result meant the Reds failed to regain their position at the top of the table, with Arsenal now ahead on goal difference.After the match Keane was asked for his thoughts on the run-in and was given a look at each team’s remaining fixtures, including Manchester City.And with Keane umming and ahhing over who he thought would win the Prem, Cates stepped in for a bit of cheeky advice.She said: “It’s a prediction rather than a prophecy.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWithout hesitating Keane sharply hit back, tongue-in-cheek: “Yeah of course. I get that Kelly.”The host laughed in response as Keane continued his analysis, suggesting players at all three clubs will still fancy their chances of clinching the league title.But when pressed on which side he would feel most confident playing for, Keane said City or Liverpool.He said: “I’d probably be more comfortable in the City dressing room. They’ve scored eight goals in two games, people like Pep [Guardiola] and [Kevin] De Bruyne, I’d probably want to be in the City camp.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”It wouldn’t be so bad to be in the Liverpool camp. If you’re asking me I went with Liverpool last week, am I going to change my mind?”City trail Arsenal and Liverpool by just a point and have just one big six club left to play, Tottenham, while the Gunners must also play Spurs, as well as United and Aston Villa, with Liverpool also facing Villa and Tottenham.How the title run-ins compareIt’s going to go right down to the wire with just one point separating the top three – but how do Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City’s run-in compare?
Arsenal: Aston Villa (H), Wolves (A) Chelsea (H), Spurs (A), Bournemouth (H), Man Utd (A) and Everton (H)
Liverpool: Crystal Palace (H), Fulham (A), Everton (A), West Ham (A), Tottenham (H), Aston Villa (A), Wolves (H)
Man City: Luton (H), Brighton (A), Nottingham Forest (A), Wolves (H), Fulham (A), West Ham (H) and Tottenham (A TBC)

Neville and Carragher’s reaction to Man Utd vs Liverpool emerges in behind-the-scenes clip but fans spot bigger concern More

FOOTAGE has emerged of Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher celebrating Manchester United and Liverpool’s goals from the commentary gantry… but some fans were distracted by their surroundings.Man Utd icon Neville, 49, and Liverpool legend Carragher, 46, watched their former sides play out a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville watched their former clubs from the commentary gantryCredit: Twitter / SkySportsPLNeville stared at the camera after Bruno Fernandes levelled for Man UtdCredit: Twitter / SkySportsPLNeville went wild after Kobbie Mainoo put the hosts in frontCredit: Twitter / SkySportsPLCarragher was left despondent but many fans were focused on the gantry behind himCredit: Twitter / SkySportsPLCarragher’s eyes widened before Mo Salah converted his penalty to level the gameCredit: https://twitter.com/SkySportsPLBoth men were put through the wringer during the course of the game as Liverpool went 1-0 in front, before Man Utd roared back to lead 2-1.Jurgen Klopp’s men then salvaged a point with a late penalty, but failed to find a winner.Clips of Neville and Carragher’s goal celebrations made for a hilarious watch.In particular, Neville relished Man Utd’s strikes – glaring at the camera after Bruno Fernandes’ equaliser, before he went wild at Kobbie Mainoo’s brilliant strike.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCarragher was more composed with his reactions to Liverpool’s goals, but many on social media were instead left commenting on the state of the Old Trafford gantry.One said: “My god the state of that gantry. Wouldn’t be out of place in non-league.”Another joked: “A bigger issue is why are they commentating from someone’s backyard shed and not in the stadium?”A third replied: “Where was it filmed? Chernobyl. State of it.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSInside Ratcliffe’s Man Utd plansEverything you need to know as Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes charge at Manchester United…
While a fourth responded: “That f***ing roof 😂.”A fifth said: “They need a trip to B&Q, mate. Pickup a new shed.”Sir Alex Ferguson misses Man Utd vs Liverpool for lower league clash as he’s spotted live on Sky SportsAnd yet another added: “Garden shed roof 😆.”The latest comments around Old Trafford’s poor quality come after new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe unveiled plans to build a new 100,000-seater stadium that could act as the “Wembley of the North”.Last month, Ratcliffe said on the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast: “You have got this opportunity if you choose to, to build a completely new ground, because we have got enough space.”If you built a completely new ground it would absolutely be state-of-the-art, world class, 90,000 or maybe even 100,000 that then provides a platform for some of the big competitions in the north of England.”Why do England always play in the south? Why is the FA Cup final always in the south? Why can’t the Champions League final be in the north occasionally?”Football in the north is just as important as it is in the south, arguably more so, and the people in the north pay their taxes, so why do we have Wembley, Twickenham, Wimbledon etc in the south.”What have we got in the North? There’s a strong argument to build a ‘Wembley of the North’.” More