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      ‘This is pathetic’ Fans slam Bruno Fernandes for feigning injury and then leaping to his feet in shock loss to Fulham

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      BRUNO FERNANDES has been slammed by fans after feigning injury against Fulham.The Manchester United captain often incurs the wrath of supporters for his antics, particularly his behaviour towards referees.
      Bruno Fernandes went down after taking a shot under pressure from Sasa LukicCredit: TikTok / @xxdunnerxx
      The midfielder rolled around clutching his legCredit: TikTok / @xxdunnerxx
      But seconds later he was back on his feet and carried on as normalCredit: TikTok / @xxdunnerxx
      On this occasion he angered fans by claiming to be injured before springing back up to his feet moments later.
      The midfielder appeared to go down hurt after taking a shot from distance under pressure from Saša Lukić.
      Fernandes flung himself to the floor theatrically despite not receiving any contact from the Fulham star.
      He clutched his ankle and waved at referee Michael Oliver before rolling around in apparent agony.
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      But seconds later he was magically healed as he leapt to his feet before asking for the ball to be passed to him.
      Fans were outraged by Fernandes’ behaviour with many criticising the 29-year-old.
      One reacted saying: “Normally a big Bruno fan but this is PATHETIC.”
      Another added: “Absolutely shows what he’s all about. What a tool.”
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      A third wrote: “Everything that’s wrong with modern footballers. More interested in winning a free-kick than doing anything positive in that move.”
      And another commented: “Maguire is a better captain than this guy😭”
      United were beaten for the first time in eight games by Fulham with Alex Iwobi sealing a 2-1 win late on.
      Bruno Fernandes looks dejected during the Fulham lossCredit: Getty More

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      West Ham set to flog Nayef Aguerd to highest bidder as David Moyes plans defensive transfer

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      WEST HAM plan to spend big on a centre-half — and could cash in on Nayef Aguerd.Boss David Moyes’ spies have put a quick and tough defender on their summer wanted list.
      West Ham could look to sell Nayef Aguerd this summerCredit: Getty
      Moroccan international Aguerd, 27, might be sold abroad, where he has admirers, and a less frantic and physical level may suit him more.
      The defender has made 19 Premier League appearances so far this season.
      But some fans have deemed him far too weak in recent months.
      Since Aguerd returned to the squad from the Africa Cup of Nations, West Ham have conceded 11 goals in three games.
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      Club officials are now willing to let him leave at the end of the campaign.
      Aguerd attracted interest from Liverpool and Manchester City last summer, but both clubs are not expected to bid for him.
      However, City could look to move for West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta.
      Pep Guardiola may target the Brazilian if Bernardo Silva leaves.
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      Man City made a move for the Paqueta last summer but ended their interest when the FA opened an investigation into potential betting-rule breaches, which is yet to be resolved.
      The midfielder was valued at £70million while being linked.
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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘demands tough new pay structure at Man Utd’ with switch to bonuses to lower club’s £300m wage bill

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE will introduce a new pay structure at Manchester United to bring the club’s wage bill down. The British billionaire has begun running football operations after his 27.7 per cent investment was confirmed last week.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to slash Man Utd’s huge wage billCredit: PA
      Man Utd reportedly splashed £330million on player wages last year.
      Casemiro is supposedly on £350,000-a-week, Raphael Varane takes home £340,000 every seven days and Marcus Rashford is also among the top earners with his £325,000-a-week contract.
      Ratcliffe is desperate to get the wage bill under control with finances tight at Old Trafford.
      The Ineos chief plans to implement a bonus-led pay structure so only top performing players get the big bucks.
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      Manchester City have a similar system already in place and new United CEO Omar Berrada has been pinched from the Etihad.
      He will help lead the approach when negotiating deals with players alongside potential new director of football Dan Ashworth coming in from Newcastle.
      The bonus-led structure could take years to implement across the board due to existing star’s contracts.
      Although Ratcliffe has plans to cut the wage bill quicker by putting several players up for sale.
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      The wage bill at the start of the season
      The likes of Raphael Varane, Casemiro, Sofyan Amrabat, Antony and Anthony Martial have all been linked with exits.
      Meanwhile, SunSport can exclusively reveal that Man Utd are interested in signing Luton star Ross Barkley for a bargain price.
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      Real Madrid ‘considering shock transfer for ageing Man Utd misfits Varane and Casemiro’, say reports in Spain

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      REAL MADRID are planning a shock double swoop for Manchester United stars Raphael Varane and Casemiro, according to reports.The move would see the duo both return to the Spanish giants just a few seasons after they left for Old Trafford.
      Raphael Varane has been linked with a shock return to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Casemiro could also head back to his former clubCredit: Getty
      Varane, 30, played 360 times for Real Madrid before sealing a £41million switch to Man Utd in 2021.
      Casemiro, 32, then followed him the a year later for £70m after winning five Champions League with Los Blancos.
      But both have supposedly been put up for sale by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      Ineos are desperate to recoup some of the cash they spent on them to fund their own spending.
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      Varane and Casemiro are both among the club’s top earners.
      And according to a shock report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid are analysing whether they should re-sign the duo.
      Their experience at the club is considered valuable to manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      But Real Madrid could face competition from Saudi Arabian clubs in the race to sign Varane and Casemiro.
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      And with Ratcliffe planning a squad overhaul, they may not be the only two players leaving Man Utd.
      Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Sofyan Amrabat, Antony and Anthony Martial have all been tipped to depart.
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      Meanwhile, SunSport can exclusively reveal that the Red Devils are interested in signing Luton star Ross Barkley in a bargain deal. More

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      Man Utd blasted as ‘shocking’ after Fulham horror show and fans warned Sir Jim Ratcliffe revolution will be ‘very slow’

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      FORMER Arsenal and England midfielder Paul Merson has berated Manchester United for their performance against Fulham.The Red Devils suffered a 2-1 defeat to Marco Silva’s side at Old Trafford on Saturday.
      Man Utd suffered a 2-1 defeat to Fulham on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Paul Merson branded United’s performance as ‘shocking’Credit: Getty
      After a goalless first half, Fulham’s Calvin Bassey broke the deadlock with a powerful strike in the 65th minute.
      Harry Maguire equalised with a late tap-in, but Alex Iwobi restored Fulham’s lead deep into stoppage time.
      Speaking after the game, Sky Sports pundit Merson suggested it was a reflection of United’s incompetency.
      He said: “Man United were shocking, I’m not exaggerating. Absolutely shocking.
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      “You know, how they can think they can get in the top four. And what’s the point of getting the top four anyway?
      “Just to get into the Champions League. They’re not going to win it. So what’s the point in being in it?”
      Referring to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recent 25 per cent takeover, he continued: “They’re a gillion quid away.
      “Honestly, I don’t know where they’re gonna catch up. Where he went, I want to take over Man City, whoa, pull it in to try and take over a couple of the others first.
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      “Do you know what I mean? You go in like, ‘I’m gonna take Man City over’. Just go right bang, wait there a minute, you know, over the next couple of years, we’ve got to try and catch them and then we’ll catch them. I mean, no chance.
      “This is going to be very slow. This ain’t gonna be overnight. This is going to be very very slow. If Man United went and won the league in the next five years whoever’s the manager should get knighted.”
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      Despite the defeat, Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag insisted that the club is moving in the right direction.
      He said: “You have to see the bigger picture and the bigger picture looks very good.
      “We have to catch up in many positions. We have to recover the injuries, then we will be more balanced.
      “We have to also strengthen the squad in the transfer window. Many good players are coming up with really high potential.
      “Definitely we are in the right direction. When we have the players available, we have a very good team.” More

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      Ex-Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson, 76, wants football RETURN despite hospital dash after training ground collapse

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      ROY HODGSON plans to stay in football and is looking for a consultancy job — possibly abroad.Hodgson, 76, left his role as Crystal Palace manager after a training-ground collapse but is not finished with the game.
      Roy Hodgson is looking to move into consultancyCredit: PA
      The former England and Liverpool boss will look to carry on working in an off-field capacity.
      And he would relish a crack in another country and has vast experience in Sweden and Italy.
      Hodgson’s reputation is high in the coaching world and he could soon be fielding offers.
      Insiders reveal Hodgson played a key part in picking the team for Monday’s 1-1 draw against Everton before his medical drama.
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      Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone came back into the side and Odsonne Edouard was named ahead of Matheus Franca.
      Both switches had been lined up in preparation for the game before he left.
      Palace meanwhile kicked off their post-Hodgson era today with a 3-0 win over Burnley.
      It was Austrian boss Oliver Glasner’s first game in charge of the Eagles.
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      He did not deviate too far from Hodgson’s plans in terms of selection, keeping Sam Johnstone in the team over former Manchester United keeper Dean Henderson.
      Edouard also kept his place in the side over Franca, playing to the left of target man Jean-Philippe Mateta.
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      In winning his first game in charge, Glasner became the first Palace manager to do so since Alan Pardew, who did so in 2015. More

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      Premier League managers want to bring in never-before-seen new rule that will put them on a par with players

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      TOP bosses are ready to push for managers to be treated the same as players — and only move clubs during transfer windows.Some experienced Premier League chiefs want the League Managers Association to lobby for a change in rules on when sackings can be made.
      A transfer window for Premier League managers has been proposedCredit: Getty
      Many feel that dismissals are too easy for clubs and believe it would be better if they could only be axed in the summer or in January.
      One leading gaffer said: “Players have contracts and rules that mean they are not moved outside of the windows. It should be the same for us.”
      The LMA has seen several members come and go this season as clubs find it simpler to ditch the man in the dugout, instead of failing players.
      And while the EFL sees the biggest turnover, the Prem’s top guns could also join the fight.
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      The number of sackings this year in the Premier League has been uncharacteristically few so far.
      Last year saw 14 sackings, including the likes of Antonio Conte, Thomas Tuchel and Patrick Vieira.
      But this season we have seen just four managers either get the chop or leave by mutual consent.
      Julen Lopetegui left on the eve of the season and was replaced by Gary O’Neil, who has been a roaring success for the Old Gold so far.
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      Since then there have been few changes, with Paul Heckingbottom being the first to lose his job at Sheffield United.
      Steve Cooper followed, despite having the loyalties of the Nottingham Forest faithful – with Nuno Esperito Santo replacing him.
      Roy Hodgson taken ill during Crystal Palace training with press conference cancelled
      And most recently Roy Hodgson agreed to step down as Crystal Palace manager due to his health issues – although the club were already readying themselves for the arrival of Oliver Glasner before that.
      Jurgen Klopp could be leading the way by announcing his departure for the summer – should transfer window departures become the norm in the game. More

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      Arsenal player ratings: Bukayo Saka back to his brilliant best but Ben White off the pace in Newcastle mauling

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      ARSENAL put Newcastle to the sword in some style to keep firmly in the hunt for the Premier League title.Mikel Arteta’s side walked all over Eddie Howe’s men in an impressive 4-1 win.
      Bukayo Saka scored and impressed in Arsenal’s victorious 4-1 win against NewcastleCredit: Reuters
      Arsenal did not look at all like the side that Porto beat earlier in the week.
      After a 1-0 defeat in Portugal, the Gunners made sure fans could leave that in the past as they went straight back to it with a thumping victory.
      And there were signs that summer-signing Kai Havertz is slowly getting back to his best after a tough start in London.
      Starboy Saka also scored and particular mention should go to Jorginho who was at the centre of it all.
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      Arteta’s squad have scored now 25 goals since the new year and it does not look like they will be stopping anytime soon.
      Here’s how SunSport’s Ellie Grant rates the Arsenal team…
      David Raya – 6
      An easy one for Raya – one goal may have slipped in but he did not have very much work to do as the Magpies could not break down Arsenal’s backline.
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      And when they did Raya was there at their feet to stop it.
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      Ben White – 6
      Provided a good effort at the back but not as high up in the flank as fans usually expect him.
      But the defender made sure the Magpies knew not to bother coming down the Gunner’s end.
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      William Saliba – 8
      Did well to assist the Gunner’s frontline. Provided excellent effort in the first half for the first two goals walking all over the Magpies.
      Gabriel Magalhaes – 7
      It may have not been his goal in the first 45 but that did not matter.
      Excellent effort in both halves and consistently provided chances for the attackers.
      Jakub Kiwior – 8
      He may have been very quiet in the first half.
      But he roared in the second scoring the fourth goal for the Gunners.
      Arsenal tore Newcastle apart with a resounding victoryCredit: AFP
      Martin Odegaard – 8
      The skipper may have got the yellow card early on but this did not stop him from from being in the centre of it all.
      Had great control of the game pulling the strings and threading the passes to create chances.
      Declan Rice – 7
      The midfielder ensured that the counter-attack was never on and was continuously providing chances for his side throughout the game.
      Kai Havertz – 9
      He may have struggled in Porto but the German shined at the Emirates.
      A stellar effort from the £65million signing who chipped in his sixth goal of the season.
      Bukayo Saka was scintillating for Arteta’s menCredit: Reuters
      Bukayo Saka – 9
      The winger once again found the back of the net to boost his tally to 13 goals this term.
      He continuously danced his way through Newcastle’s defence to make sure he was at the centre of the magic.
      Jorginho – 8
      In the mix of it all the whole game from start to finish. Prevented Newcastle from getting forward at all times.
      One of the stars of the show for the stunning victory.
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      Gabriel Martinelli – 8
      The Brazillian shinned in the first half supporting Havertz to find the back of the net.
      Constantly in the mix of the game not backing down to the Magpies’ defence.
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      Leandro Trossard – 7
      Emile Smith Rowe – 7
      Reiss Nelson – 7
      Eddie Nketiah – 7
      Mohamed Elneny – 6 More