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      TNT Sports commentator left in awe as Man Utd goalkeeper Andre Onana produces double save ‘like Peter Schmeichel’

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      ANDRE ONANA drew comparisons to Peter Schmeichel after producing a remarkable double save against Southampton.The Manchester United keeper kept the score goalless with two stunning stops in the 28th minute.First Onana dived down to his right to keep out a low shot from Tyler Dibling, showing a strong hand to stop the ball going in.He had to be alert as the ball bounced up and into the path of Matheus Fernandes on the six-yard box.The Saints star fired towards goal but Onana made himself big and pulled off another incredible save, leading to big praise from TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher.He said: “Oh what a save! That was like Peter Schmeichel spreading himself in the old days here.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDOnana, 28, has improved this season after a shaky debut season at Old Trafford.But boss Ruben Amorim has reportedly been concerned with the United No1, particularly after he conceded a direct corner against Wolves.United were said to be looking at Royal Antwerp star Senne Lammens as a replacement, who could cost up to £20million.Scouts have watched the Belgian in action as the club try to find a keeper who can provide Onana with serious competition.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSUnited also have Altay Bayindir and he proved the hero against Arsenal in the FA Cup last weekend.The No2 pulled off a string of saves to keep United in the match before stopping Kai Havertz’s penalty in the shoot-out to help his side progress to the fourth round.Fuming Roy Keane tells ‘rubbish’ Rod Stewart to retire after he ‘had a go’ at Man Utd icon More

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      Erling Haaland signs TEN-YEAR Man City contract worth £260million with release clause removed

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      ERLING HAALAND has signed an eye-watering TEN-YEAR contract with Manchester City, according to reports.The striker was contracted to the club until 2027 but his new deal will see him tied down until he is 34 years old.Erling Haaland has penned a ten-year contractCredit: GettyThat will keep him at the club until he is 34-years-oldHaaland announced the news with a video showing off his trademark celebrationHe has been tied down to the club until 2034The lengthy contract is one of the most lucrative in sport history and will run until 2034.Any release clause from his previous deal have been removed, so it would take an astronomical bid to lure him away from the Etihad.Haaland, 24, is set for a bumper increase on his £375,000-a-week salary.Man City have announced his new contract will run for ten years, and it is understood his earnings will be backdated to the beginning of the season which means Haaland will collect £3.25m in wages he is owed since then.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSunSport revealed his new contract would be worth £500,000-a-week, which means his total earnings across the deal will be £260million, or £26m a year.City have been keen to tie down their star man amid speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.Haaland is believed to be very happy at City and was persuaded to extend his deal after Pep Guardiola renewed terms for further two years in November.He is settled in Manchester and has just become a dad for the first time, and earlier this month bought a six-bed mansion with his girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen, 21, after the couple decided to “put down some roots”.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHaaland will pick up £500k-a-week after helping Man City win five trophies in two yearsCredit: GettyHaaland is settled in Manchester and recently became a dad for the first timeCredit: EPAHaaland also enjoys an excellent relationship with manager Pep Guardiola and chairman Khadoon Al Mubarak, as well as his team-mates.The 24-year-old said after putting pen to paper: “I am really happy to have signed my new contract and to be able to look forward to spending even more time at this great Club.Fans ask ‘how can you not love him?’ after Haaland’s blunt eight-word response to reporter’s fantasy football question“Manchester City is a special Club, full of fantastic people with amazing supporters and it’s the type of environment that helps bring the best out of everybody.“I also want to thank Pep, his coaching staff, my teammates and everyone at the Club as they have all helped me so much in the past couple of years. They have made this such a special place to be and now I am City no matter what.“Now I want to keep developing, keep working to get better and look to do my best to try and help us achieve more success going forward.”The Norwegian will become the highest paid player in the Premier League, overtaking team-mate Kevin De Bruyne who earns £400k-per-week.He has won the Golden Boot twice in two seasons since moving to the Prem and scored an incredible 111 goals in 126 games for the Cityzens.Haaland has won five trophies in two-and-a-half years at City and has 16 Prem goals this campaign.Pep Guardiola said of the new deal: “It’s the trust for the club to Erling. Because you never know what can happen in the next year. “But the club knows perfectly how professional he is. His commitment in every single game and every single day to show his talent.”And of course for him, because in 10 years, you never know what’s going to happen. It’s a long, long time. And always in the short careers, you have to say, OK, stay we’ll see what happens. “And he proved what he wanted. And the trust, as I said before, was the trust with the club.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAsked why Haaland wants to stay for so long, Guardiola said: “he settled perfectly. I think what happens is that he loves the club, the people he’s around. He loves the Premier League. “He loves to be here with him and his wife. Now he’s a father, so… I think he visualises there is no better place that I could be right now in the next 10 years, I would say. And that’s why he and his family decided to do this step.”By Martin LiptonIT was a January present even the most fervent Manchester City fan had not really anticipated.And no wonder that the news of Erling Haaland’s astonishing new Etihad deal brought a swathe of swift conclusions about what it means for the Norwegian and the club.For the past few weeks, it has been all about the players City were looking to sign in the January window, with a triple swoop for Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush, Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov and Palmeiras teenager Vitor Reis in the pipeline.Yet getting Haaland to effectively commit the rest of his career to City was more than just a coup – it was a huge morale boost for everybody connected to the club.Rightly so. Haaland’s record of 112 goals in just 126 games for the club is beyond incredible.In the Prem, it is 79 in 87 appearances, at a rate of 0.91 goals per game.To put that into even greater context, Alan Shearer scored his record 260 Prem goals in 441 games for Blackburn and Newcastle.If Haaland continued to score at his current rate, he would break the record after 237 games – before the end of 2029 if he stays fit.And that would not even be HALF-WAY through the ten year, £260m deal.No wonder many City fans are already pointing to Haaland’s signature, following on from Pep Guardiola’s renewal, and drawing an obvious conclusion.They wouldn’t be doing this unless City were absolutely certain the Premier League case into the “115” allegations of financial impropriety (the actual number of charges is now 130) was about to collapse into tiny pieces.It is not a ridiculous assumption to make, either. At least, not from the outside.City have, remember, always vehemently denied they did anything wrong.And unleashed the legal forces of Hell – well, £10,000 an hour Lord Pannick KC and his team – to defend their reputation.But nobody, except the lawyers involved and the panel of three empowered to hear the evidence given on both sides over the best part of three months before Christmas, REALLY knows what was said in the central London International Dispute Resolution Centre.What we do know is that if the Prem legal beaks fail to prove their case “on the balance of probabilities”, City will have won a huge and seismic victory.The authority of the League will have been fractured into tiny pieces.Yet at this stage, the commission appears to still be considering its verdict.And before Christmas, there were mutterings that City might be ready to argue that, in the event of a verdict they did not accept, the club would contest the ENTIRE fabric of the Prem financial rules.But even if the verdict goes AGAINST City, the new deal is a major defensive move for their most potent attacking force.It is hard, if not inconceivable, to imagine Haaland staying at City if they are actually relegated to the Championship – which would be a MINIMUM demand of rival clubs if the bulk of the charges are proven. Let alone if it was a Rangers-style three division relegation.Of course, if it was just one season in the Championship – and there is nothing to suggest that is in consideration until the verdict is known – the easiest way out would be to loan Haaland to another club in the City Football Group for a campaign. Girona, possibly, or an MLS year in the Big Apple.But if Haaland did kick off, City have guaranteed themselves a huge financial buffer.Tying Haaland to such a long deal – one that would not be permissible under Fifa regulations in some countries, where employment law states contracts cannot last longer than five years – is a statement, unquestionably.If another club wants to tempt him away – and Real Madrid and Barcelona are the two most obvious potential suitors, probably followed by PSG or the PIF-owned clubs of the Saudi Pro League – they will have to buy out the contract AND pay a massive fee.That would see a potential £500m transfer demand, a sum few could possibly meet.At the same time, it is also ringfencing City against the possible outcome of the European Court of Justice ruling over former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra.The international players’ union FifPro is among those arguing the end-game will be stars having “free agency” to move clubs, with no transfer fees and only the remaining contract terms needing to be bought out as a compensation move.Of course, none of that will even be an issue if City’s long-held stance is vindicated.And the thought of almost another decade of Haaland marauding up and down the Prem will chill the blood of an entire generation of defenders. 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      Ruben Amorim blasts four Man Utd stars including captain Bruno Fernandes as manager bemoans ‘lack of speed’

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      RUBEN AMORIM blasted four stars as he bemoaned Manchester United’s “lack of speed” in their dramatic comeback win against Southampton.The Red Devils were second best for most of the match as bottom-place Saints turned on the style at Old Trafford.Ruben Amorim criticised Bruno Fernandes and three other Man Utd stars for a ‘lack of speed’ vs SouthamptonCredit: AlamyLeny Yoro was run ragged by Kamaldeen Sulemana in United’s 3-1 winCredit: APIvan Juric’s men missed several chances before taking the lead through a Manuel Ugarte own goal.But an incredible hat-trick by Amad Diallo from the 82nd minute onwards saw United turn the game on its head at the last moment, sealing a 3-1 win for the hosts.Despite the positive result, manager Amorim was less than pleased at how easily United were ripped apart on the break.The likes of Tyler Dibling and Kamaldeen Sulemana had a field day on the flanks, with the latter making mincemeat of £60million summer signing Leny Yoro on multiple occasions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd speaking after the final whistle, Amorim targeted the French centre-back alongside midfield trio Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes for failing to pull their weight in defensive transitions.The Portuguese tactician said: “We have difficulties to press high. This team is not used to doing that.“It seems like a lack of enthusiasm, Ugarte is late, Mainoo is late, Bruno going outside and the ball is inside, one transition and Leny Yoro cannot catch the guy. “These small things push the team behind and we get nervous without the ball.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“But then when you have one goal or one opportunity, you feel like the team can better control the game.“I want to be fair with my players. Today was not a lack of enthusiasm, it was a lack of speed and sometimes lack of control of the game.Fuming Man Utd icon Roy Keane calls Rod Stewart a ‘rubbish’ singer in rant Kobbie Mainoo struggled in midfield for the Red DevilsCredit: PAManuel Ugarte’s misery was compounded by scoring an own goalCredit: Alamy“The players are not used to playing like that. You have to cover a lot of space, you have to change which player is jumping in the press.“With the ball today, we saw we had some patterns when the ball is in the sides of the pitch but then we lose the duels.“It’s hard to explain it now. We don’t have the training. It’s a different system and it’s so completely different from what they are used to doing.“I don’t know how long it will take but you can understand the profile sometimes are not the right ones but we have to improve players and we know the situation of the club.” More

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      Man Utd player ratings: Amad single-handedly saves underwhelming Red Devils as Antony hits new low

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were once again saved by hat-trick hero Amad Diallo.Southampton, who are bottom of the Premier League, caused the Red Devils severe problems and were leading with ten minutes of the match remaining.Amad Diallo once again rescued Man UtdCredit: PABut three moments of late brilliance from Amad earned United a stunning 3-1 win as the Ivorian winger took home the match ball.Here is how SunSport’s Ken Lawrence rated the performances.ANDRE ONANA: 8Series of great first half saves –  unlucky not to stop Ugarte’s own goal.LENY YORO: 5Still not seeing much of why at £57million he’s rated one of best young defenders in Europe and had a torrid time up against Kamaldeen Sulemana.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYorro struggled to deal with Kamaldeen SulemanaCredit: RexMATTHIJS DE LIGT: 6One central defender who properly looked like he knew what he was about showing some leadership. LISANDRO MARTINEZ: 5 Struggled to exert any influence – not so much as a defender but a leader.AMAD DIALLO: 9 Kept his cool when so many others are around him lost the plot to make himself a hero again with a hat-trick in ten minutes.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMANUEL UGARTE: 4Own goal summed up a serious first half no-show as part of a pitiful midfield.Most read in FootballKOBBIE MAINOO: 4Replaced at the break – the only surprise being that if was Antony who took over.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI: 7The best buy of ex-boss Erik ten Hag’s last big summer spend at just £12.7million with the wing-back suiting Ruben Amorim’s style of play.Noussair Mazraoui has proven a good signingCredit: AFPALEJANDRO GARNACHO: 5 Terrible 20th minute miss but one of the few to show any real spark as his future remains up in the air. BRUNO FERNANDES: 5Shouldn’t be captain. Undoubted flair, but just not dependable enough.RASMUS HOJLUND: 4Brilliant pass for Garnacho to mess up but otherwise? No threat at all. Hit out after his team-mates poor miss. Rasmus Hojlund showed signs of frustrationCredit: AFPSUBS: ANTONY (for Mainoo 46): 3 Awful 58th minute miss from one yard out.ZIRKZEE ( Hoijlund 54): 4Embarrassed himself with one miss-kick.COLLYER (Ugarte 54): 5Got stuck in at least.ERIKSEN (Mazraoui 83): 5Added a little craft and his assist for Amad’s second was sublime.READ MORE SUN STORIESMAGUIRE (Yoro 83): 5Need him a lot earlier. More

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      Man Utd 3 Southampton 1: Amorim’s awful side saved by 12 minute Amad hat-trick as Ratcliffe watches shocking display

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were facing the embarrassment of losing four straight home games in the top flight for the first time in almost a century.And this would have been the lowest of all — against a Southampton team with the worst record at this stage of the season in Prem history.Sir Jim Ratcliffe watched on from the Old Trafford standsCredit: PAAmad Diallo took home the match ballCredit: GettyManuel Ugarte’s first-half own goal had left Ruben Amorim starting at yet another disastrous defeat in what has been an awful season.But Amad — who has scored huge goals at both Manchester City and Liverpool in recent weeks — grabbed an incredible 12-minute hat-trick to spare United’s blushes.The first came eight minutes from time. And then as the clock ticked round to 90, the Ivorian latched on to a clever pass from sub Christian Eriksen to volley his team ahead.There was still time for him to pounce on a defensive mix-up to complete his hat-trick in injury time.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAmad signed a new £90,000-per-week deal earlier this month — and he pretty much repaid it all in those minutes.Amorim had said he would learn more about his team in this game than he did in the draws at Liverpool and Arsenal — but what did this tell him exactly?United’s last home game here included a shambolic first half against Newcastle in the final days of 2024. That meant they had lost three straight home games in the league for the first time in 45 years.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut since then they have turned in encouraging displays at the Emirates and Anfield to at least give their fans some cause for optimism.Yet they still started the night 15th in the table — and new boss Amorim had won just two of his first nine league matches in charge.Manchester United squad transfer verdict: stay or go? articleAnd they started like it, too, against a team who are rock bottom and, statistically, have the worst record after 20 games of a season in Premier League history with just six points.What’s more, they had only scored 12 goals before this game in what has been a bleak campaign for everyone at St Mary’s.Yet, amazingly, it was Saints who looked more confident early on — despite losing all three of their Prem matches since Ivan Juric took charge just before Christmas.Ghanaian forward Kamaldeen Sulemana wriggled into the box and fired a low shot that was pushed away by Andre Onana.Then Mateus Fernandes was allowed to carry the ball forward but his low shot lacked conviction and was never going to trouble the United keeper.While United had been second best, they should have gone ahead midway through the first half as Rasmus Hojlund got away down the left.Manuel Ugarte’s own goal gave Southampton the leadCredit: GettyThe upset was on at Old TraffordCredit: GettyHe unselfishly squared for Alejandro Garnacho who looked a certain scorer but somehow slid his shot wide of the post.Amorim had his head in his hands in his technical area and no wonder – it was a golden opportunity.Then again, the one that came Southampton’s way soon afterwards was just as good.Tyler Dibling weaved his way through before bringing a smart save out of Onana but the rebound fell perfectly for Fernandes.The Portuguese midfielder had almost the whole goal to aim at but Onana was able to stick out a long arm and keep his effort out.Some felt the Cameroon was lucky to keep his place after the heroics of his understudy Altay Bayindir in the FA Cup win at the Emirates – but he proved his manager right with that double save.Diallo pulled the game back levelCredit: RexIt set up his dream nightCredit: GettyIt was 1930 last time the Red Devils lost four straight league games at home – and just before half-time they were staring it straight in the face.A corner on the left from Fernandes was flicked on by Dibling and cannoned off the back of Manuel Ugarte – and this time Onana couldn’t keep it out.United have conceded 10 goals from corners now in the league this season – opponents clearly know it is a weakness.Onana prevented it from getting worse moments later when he acrobatically pushed away a thumping drive from Dibling.It is 17 long matches since Saints last won on their travels in the Prem – but their fans were dreaming at the break.Amorim looked furious as he made his way off at the break and he had made three changes within the first eight minutes of the second half.One of them was Antony – who is likely to leave on loan this month – and he saw a shot deflected over within minutes of his introduction.Diallo poked United in frontCredit: GettyHe was the hero of the gameCredit: GettyAt the other end, the lively Sulemana saw a shot blocked in the box by Matthijs De Ligt – whose arm was certainly outstretched – but replays showed it hit his shoulderSulemana was giving United’s £52million defender Leny Yoro a torrid night and after beating him again he slid another shot wide of the far post.Yet United should have been level on the hour as Garnacho’s low cross found Antony sliding in at the back post – but he could only direct his effort into the grateful gloves of Aaron Ramsdale.It pretty much sums up the £85 million man’s stay at Old Trafford.Garnacho forced a flying save out of Ramsdale as United – finally – started to put the visiting defence under some pressure.And the England keeper saved again from Bruno Fernandes who saw a rebound hooked away.But on 82 minutes they got the leveller as Joshua Zirkzee fed Amad – and while his cross was blocked it fell nicely for him to thump a low shot past Ramsdale.READ MORE SUN STORIESJust as the clock ticked round to 90, Eriksen’s delicious pass was right into the path of the Ivorian who slotted past the visiting keeper.And then he took advantage of a Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ shocking touch to roll into an empty net and claim the match ball.Diallo snuck in to make it threeCredit: PADiallo turned the game on its headCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd vs Southampton LIVE RESULT: Amad the saviour AGAIN as he scores ten-minute HAT-TRICK to hand United late win

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      AMAD DIALLO was Man Utd’s saviour yet again as he scored a HAT-TRICK in just ten minutes to bring United back from the brink.Southampton had taken the lead through a Manuel Ugarte own goal – it was the first time have scored from a corner this SEASON,Man Utd’s Alejandro Garnacho and Anthony both missed golden chances as Ruben Amorim’s side struggled to break down the Premier League’s bottom club.But Diallo came to the rescue yet again, scoring three goals in just ten minutes to earn United all three points.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Skipper still vital to attacking threatEven though, by his standards, he didn’t have his most effective game he is integral for Man Utd.His ability to pick a pass and score goals himself, he links play as well for the Red Devils.With this transition period they are in, he needs to use his experience to bring his side through this.Copy linkCopiedBoss struggling to find a strikerOne of the most expensive positions to fill is to find a goal scorer.It is evident that Hojlund is causing them more problems than he is solving, spending far too little time in the box.Zirkzee seemed to improve things when he came on but like his teammate he drops deep often.So many times in the first-half as wingers got into dangerous positions, there was no target for them in the penalty area.Copy linkCopiedRuben struggling with vision stillIt is blatantly obvious that if Man Utd are committed to their new manager and his style, it is going to require huge investment.Ruben Amorim has been in charge for long enough now that you can see so little of this existing squad is capable of delivering his vision.To make the harsh changes that are required will take time and multiple transfer windows to achieve, this is no quick fix, exactly the opposite if we are honest.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWinger has moment to rememberHe has had an interesting start to his United career already, having to go out on loan to impress and get his chance.Although there is plenty to work on still, in glimpses he is showing signs of someone who can be a star of the future.Tonight, Amad Diallo grabbed his first senior hat-trick for the club and the match ball will take pride of place in his home no doubt.Credit: AlamyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNothing gets easier for SaintsWith the club need almost heading towards that point of no return, points are desperately needed.It does not get any easier for Southampton in their upcoming fixtures sadly.That said, there are no easy games in the top-flight and if they want to survive, they need to raise their levels for the entire match. not just 75 minutes like we saw today.Copy linkCopiedRed Devils need to put run togetherMan Utd will need to take the positives from tonight’s game.While the performance was nothing to write home about, they got an important win to build on.Their next five fixtures give them the chance to do exactly that.Copy linkCopiedSaints starlets will see vultures circleUnless some divine inspiration helps them, it seems pretty certain that Southampton will be going down this season.That then brings a different problem for The Saints as the likes of Dibling and Sulemana are going to attract some interest from Premier League clubs.Whether they cash in on them or not could dictate how quickly their return to the top-flight takes.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTorrid night for youngsterLeny Yoro had a game that he will want to forget in a hurry.Kamaldeen Sulemana rinsed him all evening with his pace and skill.The Man Utd defender will need to use this now as a motivation to up his game and develop more as a player from it.Other than that, something like this can haunt someone and see their performances suffer as a result.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedAmad saves United’s blushesA twelve minute hat-trick from Amad Diallo turned this game on its head this evening and clinched the points.He has been the one positive the Red Devils’ fans have enjoyed this season and even takes the match ball home tonight.Southampton could not deal with him down the left flank and he threatened for the entire game.Copy linkCopiedBoss gives thoughts on performanceRuben Amorim gave his views on his side’s display against Southampton this evening:In the end it is good, very difficult game. They did a very good job of creating space between the lines. When they lose their physicality, towards the end of the game, we find the way to win. Today was not a lack of enthusiasm, it was sometimes a lack of speed and lack of control of the game.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Ken Lawrence at Old TraffordAmad Diallo proved himself worth every penny of his big pay rise and five year deal.But oh, dear. United were in the main awuful and Southampton deserve to have departed heartbroken after the winger’s late, late double.They certainbly love a drama at the Theatre of Dreams and Amad was the stunning hat – trick star biut Ruben Amnorim will know he really did dodge a bullett.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 3-1 SouthamptonThis was shaping up like it was going to be an embarassing defeat but they have managed to grab victory at Old Trafford.It was not a performance to be proud of until they dug deep and scored late goals to win this game.This scoreline will certainly paper over the cracks until their next match now.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 3-1 SouthamptonThe referee brings the game to a close at Old Trafford.Amad has won this game for the Red Devils with his first senior hat-trick.Southampton were so close to an upset here.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Southampton90+4. Playing from the back strikes again.As Ramsdale plays the ball to Harwood-Bellis, his first touch is heavy.Amad ghosts in to poke it into an empty net.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Amad Diallo (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-1 Southampton90+3. Southampton will take this defeat badly.For the best part of an hour they bossed this game.Not taking their chances, they are now facing getting nothing out of the match.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-1 Southampton90+2. Man Utd have got themselves out of jail.A volley from Diallo from close range beats Ramsdale as Old Trafford erupts.We are going to have five added minutes.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedGoal – Amad Diallo (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 Southampton88. Time is running out for either side to find a winner.A point will do neither team any favours in the table.The hosts look the more likely to score at the moment.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 Southampton86. Zirkzee has offered more since replacing Hojlund.He makes far more intelligent runs that the Dane, although rarely spends any time in the penalty area also.Antony is fouled on the halfway line and wins a free-kick.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 Southampton84. This is going to make for an exciting finish now.Man Utd have their tails up and want to go for the win.The Saints need try and catch them on the counter-attack.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 Southampton82. Finally, The Saints defensive line is broken.Amad gets lucky as his first shot ricochets off Walker-Peters in front of him.He drills home a right-footed shot, beating Ramsdale at his near post.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Amad Diallo (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Southampton80. Man Utd need goals, we all know that.However, Amorim seems to think the answer to that is bringing on Maguire for the hosts.Eriksen also looks like he is about to join the game.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Southampton78. Downes ‘takes one for the team’ to prevent Antony getting away.The referee immediately shows him a yellow card.Fernandes gets to the byline and looks to dink it past Ramsdale from a tight angle.The former Arsenal stopper makes a good block.Copy linkCopied More

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      Antony’s horror Man Utd career gets even worse with ‘miss of the season’ as fans say ‘maybe this sport isn’t for you’

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      ANTONY registered a contender for “miss of the season” against Southampton. The out-of-form winger came off the bench with United 1-0 down against bottom of the table Saints. Alejandro Garnacho squared it to Antony but he missedCredit: TNT SportsFans raged at Antony onlineCredit: ReutersBut Antony sent the Old Trafford crowd and fans online into meltdown after his horror miss from just yards out. Alejandro Garnacho – who squandered a sitter of his own in the first-half – squared the ball across to substitute Antony. But the Brazilian appeared to slip and actually send the ball sideways – back the way it came from.Fuming fans online showed no mercy as one said: “How has Antony not scored?.”READ MORE IN football Another raged: “Antony maybe this sport just isn’t for you.”One added: “I have so many questions… “Why go to ground? Why lead with your knee? And how on earth does Antony miss that? Miss of the season?CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnother joked: “What a block by Antony.”Most read in FootballAntony was signed by old boss Erik ten Hag from Ajax for £85.5million but he has struggled for form with just 12 goals to his name in United red. United needed a late Amad Diallo hat-trick to come from behind in the last ten minutes and win the game 3-1. Amad Diallo was the hero at Old TraffordCredit: Getty More

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      Ipswich 0 Brighton 2: Tractor Boys fall into drop zone without rivals PLAYING as Mitoma and Rutter earn Seagulls win

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      KAORU MITOMA delivered relief for Brighton in another harsh lesson for Ipswich.The Japan international’s first goal since November inspired a first win in nine Premier League games for the Seagulls.Kaoru Mitoma hails his breakthrough just before the hourCredit: PAMitoma hardly hit his shot powerfully but it was still good enoughCredit: GettyGeorginio Rutter then finished Ipswich off on 81 minutesCredit: RexGeorginio Rutter made sure of the much needed win from the bench, lifting the mood and sending them back into the top half.And, at the fourth attempt, it was the first win they had managed over a promoted club this season.Not that Ipswich played like a side fresh from the Championship – they just finished like one.Kieran McKenna’s men had Brighton on the ropes for a lot of this contest, but lacked the knockout blow when they needed it.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHis opener damaged Ipswich’s resolve and Rutter made sure of the three points eight minutes from time.Town signed winger Jaden Philogene in a £20million deal from Aston Villa on Wednesday, but last night’s game came too soon for the new man.Despite Hurzeler saying it would be a risk to start him, Joao Pedro returned to lead the line for Brighton.There is a real sense around Portman Road that they might just be able to defy the odds and beat the drop this season.Most read in FootballRutter enjoys sealing victory as Brighton’s poor run endsCredit: ReutersJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut early on they were sitting off Brighton, not showing the sort of attacking verve which has provided that hope.But for all of the Seagulls’ early possession, they could not craft a clear opening and it was the hosts who provided the first spark of action.Tomas Soucek reveals heartwarming video call with Michail Antonio as he dedicates celebration to stricken West Ham starAfter some strong and smart centre-forward play by Liam Delap, Nathan Broadhead stepped towards the Brighton defence, cut inside and saw a low effort just palmed around the far post by Bart Verbruggen.His effort brought the Sir Bobby Robson Stand to life, giving McKenna’s men the backing they needed.With their tails up, Ipswich started finding gaps to exploit. Omari Hutchinson scared the Brighton back line before, from a similar position to Broadhead, Delap also drew a save from Verbruggen.Brighton were struggling to get a handle on the hosts whenever they added some pace to the attack, and Hutchinson was a particular problem.The former Chelsea man found space one the edge of the area but was again denied by Verbruggen, who did well to get down to the powerful strike.Town continued to trouble the Seagulls after the break with Hutchinson twisting and turning on the left, while Delap was booked after being caught giving Joel Veltman a nudge in the ribs off the ball.At the other end, Pedro tried to copy the dark arts. First by diving under pressure from Dara O’Shea before leading with his shoulder in a nasty collision with keeper Christian Walton.And having taken an almighty knock, the keeper was at fault for Brighton’s opener.Jacob Greaves missed a challenge down the left which allowed Yasin Ayari to roam free and cut back for Matt O’Riley.Instead of pulling the trigger the summer signing kept his cool and squared for Mitoma, whose shot somehow squeezed under the body of Walton – an effort he should have stopped.It was evidence of the quality gap when it really matters. Ipswich had created all the significant chances, Brighton had not had a real sniff, certainly nothing you could call clear cut.Yet they made it count, and Ipswich had not.There is greater depth in Hurzeler’s squad too. After Pedro drew a fine stop from Walton on the turn, he was replaced by Rutter – who made sure of the result.READ MORE SUN STORIESFrom a wide free-kick, Danny Welbeck – another sub – fumbled the ball towards the Frenchman who turned and finished from close range.If the hope of survival is to persist in Suffolk, they must find the temperament to grab hold of games when they are on top.Mitoma & Co mixed joy and relief as they clinched three pointsCredit: ReutersIpswich striker Liam Delap leaps with Adam Webster in Town’s defeatCredit: Reuters More