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      Three-time Man Utd title winner looks unrecognisable with new facial hair as he returns to Old Trafford

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      AN ex-Manchester United star looked unrecognisable on his return to Old Trafford.The three-time Premier League winner, who spent six years at the club, watched the recent goalless derby against City from the stands.The cult hero returned to Old Trafford to watch the Manchester derbyCredit: instagramHe won three Premier League titles at Man UtdCredit: instagram He posted a photo alongside his old team-mate Darren FletcherCredit: instagram He shared photos of his trip down memory lane on Instagram and he even posted a snap alongside his former team-mate and now coach Darren Fletcher.The 43-year-old wrote: “A few years have passed but the sentiment remained the same.”It was nice to stand on the Old Trafford turf again and meet old friends.”The former player lifted ten trophies during his time at United, including the Champions League in 2008.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe made 61 appearances for the club in all competitions before leaving in 2012.The goalkeeper was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson from West Brom and later had spells at Brighton, Wolves and Birmingham.On the international stage, he was capped 11 times by Poland.Have you worked out who the unrecognisable cult hero is?Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSIt is, of course, former back-up keeper Tomasz Kuszczak.Kuszczak hung up his gloves in 2019 and returned to his homeland to start a construction business and get a degree in sports journalism.How Ruben Amorim can fix Man United’s Garnacho problemHe also briefly worked as a goalkeeper coach to the Polish national side.Tomasz Kuszczak played 61 times for UnitedCredit: GettyKuszczak won ten trophies in six years at Man UtdCredit: Action Images – ReutersJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Arsenal in talks with serial winner Kingsley Coman over stunning transfer but face battle for Bayern Munich star

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      ARSENAL are reportedly in talks with Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman over a stunning summer transfer.The serial winner, 28, is on course for a 13th career league title of his career after also lifting trophies at Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.Arsenal are in talks with Bayern Munich over a deal for Kingsley ComanCredit: GettyWhile Coman could make his 330th appearance for Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Inter Milan.However, the French winger may not be making many more amid reports that he is up for sale.Florian Plettenberg claims Bayern are ready to listen to offers for Coman this summer as he approaches the final two years of his contract.And Arsenal are said to have already made an approach as Mikel Arteta seeks reinforcements in attack.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Spaniard has been forced to deal with injuries to key men this season including Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.Coman’s stellar winning record makes him an ideal candidate to help the Gunners finally secure a Premier League title.And the star could be willing to take a cut on his current £275,000-a-week wages for a go in England’s top flight.However, it’s also reckoned that Saudi teams are lining up for Coman this summer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThey are ready to offer him mind-boggling numbers to snare the star in his prime.But Arsenal are hopeful they can win the race by offering Coman a first-team spot, Champions League football and the chance to participate in another title battle.How Declan Rice can be ‘world class’ AGAIN vs Real Madrid | Tactics Exposed Deano’s DecisionMeanwhile, the Gunners are said to be confident of keeping William Saliba this summer.The defender is a target for Real Madrid but they have reportedly cooled their interest due to the mega fee it will take to sign him. More

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      ‘First points, then pints’ – Premier League manager starts new tradition of joining fans at local pubs if club wins

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      WOLVES boss Vitor Pereira has a new tradition of joining fans in the pub after winning games.The Portuguese was appointed in December and he has brought a winning feeling back to Molineux.Vítor Pereira has begun to visit pubs after winsCredit: XWolves’ 4-2 victory over Tottenham on Sunday was their fourth in a row – their longest top-flight winning streak in 53 years.Pereira, 56, celebrated by joining fans in a local pub where patrons sang his name and posed for photos.The Wolves manager embraced fans and reportedly said: “First points, then pints.”Pereira is now a frequent visitor to the local Wetherspoons, sparking a tradition of visiting The Moon Under Water after picking up three points at home.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAfter beating Southampton at Molineux, he said of his connection with the fans: “Since the first game, we have this chemistry.”I think I am one of them. I am the guy to finish the game and go to the pub to drink two or three pints with them.”To stay home alone, I don’t like. What is the problem? Nothing.”For me it is very normal, we don’t have a lot of restaurants here, at the pub I can eat a pie with a pint.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSPereira in’t the first football figure to make a trip to the pub.Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have regularly been spotted in local Welsh boozers mixing with fans.Birmingham part-owner Tom Brady was spotted in a Midlands drinking spot surrounded by supporters.And for one manager things went even further, with much-loved ex-Burnley boss Sean Dyche having a pub named after him in recognition of his achievements at Turf Moor. Pereira has overseen a resurgence at Wolves since succeeding Gary O’Neil.He has steered the club away from relegation trouble with eight wins and two draws from 16 Premier League matches.Premier League clash descends into farce as VAR counts number of players More

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      Newcastle’s St James’ Park stadium deemed to be ‘at risk’ amid fears over ‘unusual and historic’ stand

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      NEWCASTLE’S St James’ Park stadium has been deemed to be “at risk” amid fears over an “unusual and historic” stand.The Magpies have been playing at their 52,000-seater home for the last 133 years.Newcastle’s East Stand at St James’ Park has been deemed ‘at risk’Credit: AFPIt remains unclear whether Toon will develop St James’ or move to a new arenaCredit: GettyBut it’s understood the club are eyeing up leaving St James’ for a new 65,000-seater arena worth £3billion.There remains the option that Newcastle instead redevelop their current home instead as they look to boost their income levels.And now, part of St James’ Park has made its way onto a list of buildings deemed to be “at risk.”The East Stand was listed by The 20th Century Society as a vulnerable piece of architecture which could eventually be the subject of “neglect, dereliction or demolition.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe famous rise is described as a “finely-detailed stand” featuring “brutalist credentials.”And it was also deemed a “striking urban set-piece” of architecture from the past two centuries.The 20th Century Society decided to include the East Stand on its list due to question marks over the future of St James’ Park.Campaign director Oli Marshall told the BBC: “This is an exciting new era for Newcastle and the club have to look to the future.Most read in FootballThe East Stand, the smallest of the four sides, is flanked by Georgian townhousesCredit: AlamyNewcastle are desperate to boost the stadium capacity and hospitality offeringsCredit: GettyBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“But we included the East Stand on this year’s Risk List to highlight what an unusual and historic brutalist structure this is.“If the plan is to stay put, we hope it will be retained and made a feature of.”Newcastle United take possession of brand new touring coach with tailor-made interior Should Newcastle end up leaving St James’ Park, it’s reckoned they will move into nearby Leazes Park.It will apparently boast a “parkland-style approach” similar to Wembley Way.While the new stadium could also have a stylish “bubble-wrap” design like Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena.Newcastle’s proposed new stadium could be built at Leazes parkSunSport imagined how the new arena could look More

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      Newcastle complete Antonio Cordero transfer as Spain wonderkid, 18, picks Toon over Real Madrid and Barcelona

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      NEWCASTLE have beaten Real Madrid and Barcelona to the signing of Antonio Cordero, according to reports.The 18-year-old prodigy has caught the eye with his performances for Malaga this season.Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign Malaga winger Antonio CorderoCredit: GettyReal Madrid and Barcelona were believed to be monitoring the winger.But according to Fabrizio Romano he picked Newcastle over the Spanish giants and has agreed a move to St James’ Park.The deal will be announced by the club in the coming weeks and will be completed once the transfer window opens this summer.Cordero is out of contract at the end of the season so has been free to talk to other clubs since the start of the year.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd he visited Newcastle with his family in January ahead of the switch.Cordero has featured regularly for Malaga since breaking into the side last season.He helped his side win promotion in his debut campaign, with Malaga now 17th in LaLiga 2.Cordero has made 32 appearances this season, scoring five goals and assisting six.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHe has also created six big chances and made 22 key passes in 1690 minutes of football.Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell has prioritised signing young players, with Cordero fitting into the club’s transfer criteria.Eddie Howe ‘hungry for more’ silverware as he celebrates Newcastle’s success He said of their transfer strategy: “Scouting and recruiting emerging talent is an essential part of building a sustainable future, particularly within the current PSR framework, so the market is fiercely competitive.”We continue to scout extensively, both domestically and overseas, with a view to securing players who can come through our talent pathway and, ideally, become part of the first team in future.” More

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      ‘I’ve never seen that before’ – Thierry Henry baffled by what Leny Yoro did after Man Utd conceded against Newcastle

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      A BAFFLED Thierry Henry admitted he has “never seen” what Leny Yoro did against Newcastle.The teenage French defender played the full 90 minutes at St James’ Park on Sunday.Harvey Barnes scored for Newcastle despite pressure from Leny YoroCredit: AFPThierry Henry mocked the French defender’s reactionCredit: Sky SportsThe Magpies ran riot with a thumping 4-1 victory over Ruben Amorim’s sorry Red Devils.But it was what Yoro, 19, did after the third Newcastle goal – Harvey Barnes’ second – that dumbfounded Henry.Barnes pounced on Noussair Mazraoui’s slip before bursting through three United defenders and firing into the top corner. United trio Manuel Ugarte, Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen all slumped their heads in dejection.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut for some reason, Yoro looked across to the assistant referee – seemingly wanting a flag.There was no suggestion of a foul for the slip and it could not be offside, so Yoro’s hopeful stare was purely in vain.But compatriot Henry was not impressed.Speaking on Monday Night Football, the ex-Arsenal striker said: “Look at Yoro and what he is asking for.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I don’t know why… I don’t know what he is looking at.”You’re looking at the linesman trying to see if he is going to bail you out… on what I don’t know. ‘That should have been me’ – Micah Richards reveals Kate Abdo is up for prestigious award as Thierry Henry is impressed”I don’t know if he thought there was an offside, I don’t know if he thought that someone – I – we – I don’t know.”We all know it’s a goal. What are you looking at?”I actually don’t know. I’ve never seen that before.”We all know it’s a goal.”Jamie Carragher suggested Henry’s exaggerated facial expression would become a viral meme.’PATHETIC STUFF’But fans were unhappy with the piece of punditry from the legendary forward and felt it was mocking Yoro.One said: “I like Henry but this is nonsense. Frozen a clip just to make a cheap joke on a young centre half. If Yoro plays for Fulham or Palace they wouldn’t dream of using this ‘analysis’.”Another wrote: “What kind of analysis is this? I rate Henry’s punditry but this ain’t it!”A third replied: “Dragging a youngster and being performative just because he’s got the taste for being a viral meme now. Pathetic stuff.”Read More on The SunA fourth commented: “This is proper weird from Henry, going after a young lad in this way is just odd, especially when you see defenders do this after every goal I’ve ever seen. Probably scripted to get the clicks which has obviously worked.”And a final user typed: “Defenders often instinctively look to linesmen. Henry knows this. Just pandering to the crowd for the sake of tearing apart a teenager over a freeze frame.”Fans jumped to Yoro’s defence on social mediaCredit: ReutersMan Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Zirkzee does well before injury but dropped Onana’s stand-in has a shockerMANCHESTER UNITED’S worst ever Premier League season was confirmed with a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle.The Red Devils are now guaranteed to finish on less than 56 points, which is their lowest ever Prem total.And they can only get that high if they win ALL of their last six games.If they’re not careful, they could even finish 17th – just one spot above the marooned bottom three.It was another dark day that reflects a poor campaign for United as Newcastle carved them open with ease in the second-half.Ruben Amorim dropped keeper Andre Onana after his horror show against Lyon midweek.But stand-in Altay Bayindir had a game to forget too.Sandro Tonali’s volley, a double by Harvey Barnes and a Bruno Guimaraes finish cancelled out Alejandro Garnacho’s goal.Here is how SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse rated the United performances… More

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      ‘Can’t move, can’t run’ – Man Utd legend Nicky Butt singles out unacceptable midfielder letting Ruben Amorim down

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      NICKY BUTT has brutally slammed Christian Eriksen’s laboured performance during Newcastle’s 4-1 demolition of Manchester United.The Dane, 33, was outrun and outfought by Newcastle’s superior midfield, who mounted a second-half surge with the score level at 1-1 at half-time.Nicky Butt singled out Christian Eriksen while calling out of the rest of Man Utd teamButt said Eriksen couldn’t ‘run or move’ while being outpaced against NewcastleMan Utd were hammered as Newcastle completed the league double over them for the first time since 1931Alejandro Garnacho had cancelled out Sandro Tonali’s skilful opener at St James’ Park, but Man Utd were never really in it.Harvey Barnes scored twice in the second half and Bruno Guimaraes lashed in a fourth after a howler from No 2 keeper Altay Bayindir. The Turkish international came into the side because Andre Onana was dropped from the squad for his own errors in the Europa League last Thursday.However, Butt – who was spotted sitting next to Newcastle heroes Alan Shearer and David Ginola during the game – didn’t hold back in his assessment.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSpeaking to Premier League Productions, Butt suggested his former club didn’t look like they cared on Sunday, before pointing out a lack of athleticism in Ruben Amorim’s struggling side.The Treble winner said: “It is easy to sit there and apologise but for me if you go on a football pitch you have to do something about it.”I did not expect Man Utd to come here and win. Newcastle are a better team, better individuals, better athletically, more power, more pace.”I don’t know how Man United go on the football pitch and allow it to happen. I came here [as a player] and lost 5-0, so it can happen. Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”But allowing it to happen is something different, I didn’t see one tackle or one bit of aggression. I didn’t see anybody go head to head with anybody.”You have to at least go and show that we are not going to accept this lying down. Ruben Amorim show his disappointment at Man Utd’s 4-1 loss to Newcastle “They just lay down and let themselves get beat too easily. They have no power and no pace. It is sad to see. “I see Christian Eriksen who was a top player and now he can’t move, can’t run. It’s ridiculous.” Barnes put in a proper winger’s performance, with Eriksen and shock starter Victor Lindelof unable to lay a glove on him or anybody else.Roy Keane also blasted the Red Devils as “physically and mentally weak” in the aftermath.Keane then reignited his feud with club captain Bruno Fernandes over a “meaningless” interview which was “full of sound bites”.Man Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Zirkzee does well before injury but dropped Onana’s stand-in has a shockerMANCHESTER UNITED’S worst ever Premier League season was confirmed with a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle.The Red Devils are now guaranteed to finish on less than 56 points, which is their lowest ever Prem total.And they can only get that high if they win ALL of their last six games.If they’re not careful, they could even finish 17th – just one spot above the marooned bottom three.It was another dark day that reflects a poor campaign for United as Newcastle carved them open with ease in the second-half.Ruben Amorim dropped keeper Andre Onana after his horror show against Lyon midweek.But stand-in Altay Bayindir had a game to forget too.Sandro Tonali’s volley, a double by Harvey Barnes and a Bruno Guimaraes finish cancelled out Alejandro Garnacho’s goal.Here is how SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse rated the United performances…Newcastle completed the league double over United for the first time since 1930-31, with Jason Tindall taking the reins in the absence of Eddie Howe.Man Utd’s 14 league defeats this season is their joint highest tally in a single Premier League campaign, also losing 14 games last season.They last suffered more defeats in a top-flight campaign in 1989/90 (16 in 38 games).After being undefeated with Sporting Lisbon before moving to Old Trafford, Amorim has now lost 10 Prem games since joining.Read More on The SunNext up, United host Lyon in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final – their last chance of qualifying for the Champions League. Amorim’s side are currently tied 2-2 after two huge errors from goalkeeper Onana, while his spat with Nemanja Matic still overshadows the tie.  More

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      Andre Onana to be offered Man Utd escape route as mega-money Saudi clubs line up transfer for flop goalkeeper

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      ANDRE ONANA is set to be offered an escape route from Manchester United by clubs in Saudi Arabia — but wants to stay and fight for his place.The Cameroon international keeper was all smiles as he returned to United’s Carrington HQ on Monday after being given time off to clear his head by Ruben Amorim.Andre Onana was given the weekend off following his Lyon shockerCredit: GettyBoss Amorim left him out of the squad for Sunday’s 4-1 defeat at Newcastle following his nightmare display in Lyon last week.But Onana was assured he would be back in the starting line-up for the Europa League quarter-final  second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.Understudy Altay Bayindir, 27, also struggled at St James’ Park, gifting the Toon their fourth goal with a woeful clearance.So Amorim is likely to stick to the plan and put the club’s season in the hands of the former Inter Milan stopper.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOnana, 29, looked relaxed and happy as he drove into training with one of his representatives, stopping to sign autographs outside.He has recently changed agent — a move which sparked speculation he could look to leave United less than two years after joining them in a £47.2million deal.Onana was targeted by Saudi clubs before he left Inter for the Theatre of Dreams in July 2023 and there is still interest from the Kingdom.However, it is understood he is not looking to quit Amorim’s strugglers right now and plans to prove the critics wrong and re-establish himself.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSunday’s Tyneside humiliation confirmed the Red Devils will suffer their worst season in Premier League history.They have 38 points with six games left so cannot beat their tally of 58 from the 2021-22 season.Ruben Amorim responds to question about dropping Andre Onana after disasterclass against LyonBut they could still qualify for the Champions League by winning the Europa League.And skipper Bruno Fernandes has promised to repay the fans against Lyon with the tie poised at 2-2.He said: “On Thursday we will fight back and do something special.“The fans have always been by our side — without them we’d be in a worse position. It’s time to pay them back.”TONY AWARDSMeanwhile, Real Betis are pushing to make Antony’s move permanent after an encouraging start to his loan in Spain.Other clubs have taken notice of his form since the January switch, so Betis will have to find the cash to buy the winger, 25, who United spent £85.5m on in 2022.Read More on The SunUnited have also confirmed that club director Jean-Claude Blanc has stepped down.The Frenchman will fill a new advisory role as he remains the chief executive of Ineos Sport. More