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MANCHESTER UNITED take on Chelsea in a huge Premier League clash at Old Trafford.Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue his reign as interim boss despite the appointment of Ruben Amorim earlier this week.The Portuguese coach will begin his new role as Man United head coach during the November international break.Chelsea have enjoyed a strong start to life under Enzo Maresca with the Blues losing only to Liverpool and Manchester City after nine Premier League games.Kick off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main EventLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appMan Utd team: Onana, Dalot, De Ligt, Mazraoui, Martinez, Casemiro, Ugarte, Rashford, Garnacho, Fernandes, HojlundChelsea team: Sanchez, Gusto, James, Fofana, Colwill, Lavia, Caicedo, Palmer, Neto, Madueke, JacksonFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…A chance to go 3rdThe final whistle has just blown at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, and it was a 4-1 in favour of the hosts, who beat down Aston Villa. However, that makes the Premier League table even more interesting, as it gives Chelsea a chance to go 3RD if they can beat Man Utd away from home. The current Premier League top 7 after Spurs beat Aston VillaCopy linkCopiedA bit of extra motivationCole Palmer seems to love playing against Manchester United.A Manchester boy, it seems to make perfect sense. Last season, he sent Stamford Bridge into bedlam with a hat-trick, including goals in the 109th and 110th minute to take home three points against the Red Devils. In fact, he apparently was a boyhood Manchester United fan, so make of the below picture what you will…Cole Palmer was a boyhood Manchester United fanCopy linkCopiedTwo in a row for Reece?Any Chelsea fan, or consistent watcher of The Blues will tell you that if he could stay fit then Reece James would be one of the finest full-backs in world football. Unfortunately for him, and for fans of him and Chelsea, he seems to be made of glass. Every time he returns from injury it seems to be a matter of one or two games before he’s injured again. That said, he played a full 90 minutes against Newcastle and if he can do so again today then Chelsea fans can start to get excited again.Copy linkCopiedA tough one for Chelsea This has been a tough fixture in recent seasons for Chelsea.In fact that doesn’t quite do it justice.Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 11 home league games against Chelsea (W5 D6).Chelsea haven’t won at Old Trafford since a Juan Mata goal saw them win in 2013…Bruno Fernandes has proved a thorn in the side of Chelsea in recent yearsCredit: PACopy linkCopiedEyes on Rasmus Hojlund Ruben Amorim’s arrival will be a big boost for a lot of players, but perhaps none more than Rasmus Hojlund. It has been incredible to see the development of Viktor Gyokeres at Sporting under the Portuguese boss, which has seen him heavily linked with the Red Devils in recent days. But it would sure save Man Utd a whole heap of cash if Ruben Amorim can start seeing a similar pathway with Hojlund. Undoubtedly, the Dane has got the talent to become one of the most prolific strikers in the league – but we have yet to see the best of him. All eyes will be on him today against a Chelsea defence which has been inconsistent at time this season. Copy linkCopiedChelsea’s line upThis is how the Blues line up, with Reece James looking to complete his second full 90 in a row.Chelsea’s starting XI away to Man UtdCopy linkCopiedMan Utd starting XI This is how Man Utd line up at home against ChelseaMan Utd’s starting XICopy linkCopiedA new role for ColeCole Palmer is one of the finest players in world football at the moment, and part of what makes him so good is his versatility. We usually see him playing just inside the right channel, but Enzo Maresca made a clever change in their last Premier League game against Newcastle to get a bit more out of his main man. Palmer actually drifted over to the left side, where he combined really well with Pedro Neto, allowing Malo Gusto to burst down the right and link-up with Noni Madueke. We saw this come into full effect for Nicolas Jackson’s goal, where Palmer played one of the passes of the season into Pedro Neto, who cut it back for the Senegalese striker to finish. He then also slammed home the winner for The Blues, beating Nick Pope at his near post again from the left hand side. Cole Palmer moved out to the left against NewcastleCopy linkCopiedNew manager bounceA term we have gotten used to hearing of late, Chelsea probably feel disappointed that Erik ten Hag was sacked right before they played Man Utd. Typically, a team feels rejuvenated when their manager is sacked, and the new boss brings fresh ideas and life to a team. That seems to be the case at Man Utd right now, as they smashed in five goals against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first game in charge. The question is, will it be enough to beat Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea?Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon and welcome to Man Utd vs Chelsea!Enzo Maresca’s Blues have made a fine start to the season, and a win today will take them into fourth place as it stands, just ahead of Nottingham Forest. Chelsea are looking to bounce back from a Carabao Cup exit against Nottingham Forest, in which they started a heavily rotated XI. They are visiting Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Manchester United, who may look to continue their ‘new manager bounce’ since sacking Erik ten Hag. Incoming boss Ruben Amorim will no doubt be watching the game from Portugal, as he prepares to take over one of the biggest and toughest jobs in world football. This has been a tough fixture for Chelsea in recent years, with Cole Palmer saving the day for them against Man Utd last season – smashing in a FOUR goal haul.Kick-off takes place at 4:30pmCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopied More

PREMIER LEAGUE action returns to the big screens with another set of mouthwatering fixtures for football fans to sink their teeth into.Leaders Manchester City will be determined to maintain top spot with a win against battling Bournemouth.Arne Slot’s Liverpool face Brighton for a second successive time in three days, while Wolves host Crystal Palace to round off what is expected to be a thrilling Saturday.Kick-off times: 12:30pm/3pm/5:30pm GMTTV channels: TNT Sports 1/Sky Sports Main Event and Premier LeagueLive stream: discovery+/NOW TVFollow ALL the action from around the grounds with our live blog below…Back at itSecond half is underway across the afternoon Premier League fixtures!Reminding you the live scores:Liverpool 0-1 BrightonIpswich 0-0 LeicesterBournemouth 1-0 Man CitySouthampton 0-0 EvertonNottingham Forest 1-0 West HamCopy linkCopiedJust Allen from Portman RoadGoalless at the break. Facundo Buonanotte saw an effort kept out by Arijanet Muric while Dara O’Shea should have scored when he got round the back of the Leicester defence to meet a corner unmarked but headed wide.And Chaplin went close firing a shot just wide from the edge of the box after a brilliant run and Ben Johnson also saw an effort from distance kept outCopy linkCopiedGraham Hill from the City GroundWest Ham have lost their way – in more ways than one.Chris Wood headed Nottingham Forest into a 28th-minute lead for his eighth goal of the season – three behind Erling Haaland as we stand.Wood then cleared off the line from Lucas Pacqueta a minute before the break…. Is there anything he can’t do?But then Edson Alvarez was sent off for bringing down Anthony Elanga – it was his second yellow after being cautioned for pulling back Forest defender Murillo.Bizarrely, Alavarez seemed to lose his way, as well as his head.He walked straight past the tunnel and headed on towards the Trent End before an official told him to turn back.Earlier, West Ham’s Guido Rodriguez was lucky not to be red-carded after going through the back of Morgan Gibbs-White just outside the penalty area.Copy linkCopiedKen Lawrence from the AmexThere had been suspicions that Liverpool might have been flattering to deceive in their full-throttle start under Arne Slot and the way they failed to deliver in a shocker of a first-half display tended to confirm those views.Copy linkCopiedCopy linkCopiedWest Ham nightmareWest Ham have endured a horrid first half against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.Not only are the Hammers 1-0 down after Chris Wood’s opener on 27 minutes.But the East Londoners also lost Edson Alvarez to a second yellow card after a poor challenge on Anthony Elanga!Copy linkCopiedHalf-time across the boardThat’s all she wrote in the first 45 minutes, here’s all the live scores:Liverpool 0-1 BrightonIpswich 0-0 LeicesterBournemouth 1-0 Man CitySouthampton 0-0 EvertonNottingham Forest 1-0 West HamCopy linkCopiedJack Rosser from St Mary’s Southampton have had enough chances late on to go in ahead at the break.There have been a couple of hairy moments when possession has been lost but they are starting to get into more of a flow and find a way through Everton on a more regular basis.Keeping that up after the break will be the biggest task.Copy linkCopiedGraham Nickless from the Vitality StadiumBournemouth ended Arsenal’s unbeaten Premier League run on the same grass two weeks ago.And now Man City’s undefeated record is being severely tested by the Cherries who lead at half-time.The hosts have taken the game to the champions with Antoine Semenyo hitting the only goal on nine minutes.Copy linkCopiedAlmost half-timeWe’re set for a break across the board with Brighton and Bournemouth leading against Liverpool and Manchester City respectively.Stoppage time is being played while Ipswich and Leicester as well as Southampton and Everton are goalless.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle vs Arsenal statsArsenal dominated 64 per cent of possession against Newcastle but still lost 1-0 at St James’ Park.The Gunners registered 10 shots but only one of them was on target.The Magpies, on the other hand, produced nine shots, four of which were on target.More below:Copy linkCopiedUpdated Premier League tableNottingham Forest and Brighton have climbed up to the Premier League’s top four.That is of course as things currently stand…Copy linkCopiedGraham Hill from City GroundIt’s that man again. Chris Wood heads Forest into a 28th minute lead from Alex Moreno’s cross.The Kiwi striker has now scored eight goals this season – netting in his last four Premier League games.Ten minutes earlier, Guido Rodriguez was lucky not to be red carded after going through the back of Morgan Gibbs-White just outside the peanlty area. The challenge was a bad one but ref Peter Bankes decided a yellow card was enough.Copy linkCopiedJack Rosser from SouthamptonSouthampton have predictably seen most of the ball so far but it has not carried much threat for Everton.Russell Martin must get incredibly frustrated by his side at times – watching them play some fine football through the pitch before falling to pieces in the final third. They have been guilty of overplaying far too much when the chance to get forward comes about.Copy linkCopiedWorld from BournemouthThe champions’ unbeaten league run could be in peril on the south coast.Antoine Semenyo gives Bournemouth the lead on nine minutes from Milos Kerkez’s pass.And the table toppers are wobbling against the club that has never beaten them in a league match in their entire history!Copy linkCopied27 – GOAL! Forest 1-0 West HamNottingham Forest open the scoring with Chris Wood, who’s back at it!Forest are now fourth in the Premier League table!Copy linkCopiedAlexander Isak speaksNewcastle star Alexander Isak looked back at today’s “massive” win over Arsenal.That was massive, against a big team. It means a lot to the fans that we can win this game.Arsenal have a strong defence and so it is a difficult task but I’m happy we could score today and keep a clean sheet.The cross was amazing, I just had to jump and put my head on the ball, so credit to him.Alexander IsakCopy linkCopiedKen Lawrence at the AmexFerdi Kadioglu’s 15th-minute strike made it five times in a row that Brighton have taken the lead in a Prem game against Liverpool.But – Seagulls spoiler alert – they only ended up winning one of them.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-0 ArsenalNewcastle defeated Arsenal 1-0 at St James’ Park to turn the mood around Tyneside.The Magpies got their winner after just 12 minutes when Alexander Isak met a stunning cross from Anthony Gordon and headed the ball past David Raya.The Gunners have found themselves farther from the top amid a season that was supposed to see them challenging for their first Premier League title since 2004.Copy linkCopied14 – GOAL! Liverpool 0-1 BrightonAnother shocker in the Premier League!Brighton upset Liverpool with Ferdi Kadioglu’s opener!Copy linkCopied15 – GOAL! Bournemouth 1-0 Man CityBournemouth do the unthinkable and open the scoring against Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium!And is Antoine Semenyo who is putting the Cherries up front in their bid for another major Premier League scalp!Copy linkCopiedKick-off across the boardAnd we’re off in all of the afternoon Premier League fixtures:Liverpool vs BrightonIpswich vs LeicesterBournemouth vs Manchester CitySouthampton vs EvertonNottingham Forest vs West HamCopy linkCopiedGraham Hill at City GroundSo far it’s looking good for Forest, they welcome back the influential Morgan Gibbs-White, after suspension and injury, while free-scoring striker Chris Wood has been passed fit to play.With Arsenal losing at Newcastle, it means Forest can go third in the Premier League table if they can produce a third successive league win – and they haven’t hit those lofty heights since 1999!As for West Ham, they haven’t named a recognised striker, although Michail Antonio is on the bench. Crysencio Summerville is making his second Premier League start.Big atmosphere at the City Ground… with the Premier League anthem booed loudly after recent fines and bans.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJack Rosser at St Mary’sThere is a nervy edge in the air at St Mary’s. Russell Martin will know he is facing a huge couple of games to determine his future as Southampton manager.They are still looking for their first win of the season and face another relegation rival in Wolves a week today.Adam Lallana will have a huge role to play against an Everton side who are unbeaten in five and starting to find their feet after a poor start to the season.Southampton knocked them out of the Carabao Cup earlier this season, but that will count for nothing this afternoon.Copy linkCopiedWord from BournemouthPep Guardiola may have been telling porkie pies about Man City’s injury crisis in the build-up to this game.Kyle Walker is back in the starting lineup and Kevin De Bruyne is on the bench.And Bournemouth, who have never beaten the Blues in their league history, also have to face goal machine Erling Haaland who returned to firing line after being rested at Tottenham in mid-week!Copy linkCopied More

ARSENAL extended their winless streak in the Premier League to three games after losing 1-0 at Newcastle. Alexander Isak’s first-half header was enough to secure the three points for the Magpies as Arsenal failed to convert any of their chances throughout a tense 90 minutes at St James’ Park. Kick-off time: 12:30pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+Newcastle starting lineup: Pope; Livramento, Schär, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton; Willock, Isak, GordonArsenal starting lineup: Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Merino, Trossard; Saka, Martinelli, HavertzFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from St James’ Park with our live blog below…That’s all from NewcastleNewcastle defeated Arsenal 1-0 at St James’ Park to turn the mood around Tyneside.The Magpies got their winner after just 12 minutes when Alexander Isak met a stunning cross from Anthony Gordon and headed the ball past David Raya.The Gunners have found themselves farther from the top amid a season that was supposed to see them challenging for their first Premier League title since 2004.That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a fantastic rest of the day!Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGary Stonehouse from St James’ ParkIf this was Alexander Isak’s Arsenal audition then he passed it with flying colours – but he threw a huge grenade in the title hopes of his potential future employers.Newcastle’s Swedish striker, 25, has been on Mikel Arteta’s radar for months after his blistering form last term.After contract talks were put on hold and with just one goal in his opening seven appearances this season, talk of a £130million transfer appeared to be way off.But what a difference a week makes as his third strike in just six days left Arsenal looking more like title pretenders than contenders as they suffered a second consecutive away defeat for the first time since May 2022.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedArsenal player ratingsHere’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rates each Arsenal player:DAVID RAYA – 6THOMAS PARTEY – 7WILLIAM SALIBA – 7GABRIEL MAGALHAES – 5JURRIEN TIMBER – 6MIKEL MERINO – 5DECLAN RICE – 6LEANDRO TROSSARD – 5BUKAYO SAKA – 6GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7KAI HAVERTZ – 6SUBS:ETHAN NWANERI (MERINO, 61) – 6OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO (MARTINELLI, 61) – 5BEN WHITE (TIMBER, 71) – 6GABRIEL JESUS (TROSSARD) – 5JORGINHO (PARTEY, 86) – N/ACredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedAnthony Gordon shinesNewcastle star Anthony Gordon stood out against Arsenal at St James’ Park.Gordon dominated down the right flank against Jurrien Timber, who played left-back for the Gunners.The winger even got an assist as he set up Alexander Isak’s winner with a stunning cross.Very well-deserved new contract for the England international.Copy linkCopiedUpdated Premier League tableArsenal are now third in the Premier League table with five points separating them from the top and Manchester City, who have a game in hand.Newcastle, on the other hand, are eighth with three points away from the top four.More below:Copy linkCopiedNewcastle vs Arsenal statsArsenal dominated 64 per cent of possession against Newcastle but barely managed to do much.The Gunners registered 10 shots but only one of them was on target.The Magpies, on the other hand, produced nine shots, four of which were on target.More below:Copy linkCopiedFT: Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalNewcastle picked up a huge Premier League victory over Arsenal at St James’ Park.The Magpies got their winner after just 12 minutes when Anthony Gordon’s crisp cross from the right found Alexander Isak in the penalty area where he headed the ball past David Raya.The Gunners couldn’t respond throughout the game and suffered yet another miserable result.The North Londoners are finding themselves farther away from the Prem summit.Credit: RexCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFT: Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalPeep!That’s full-time at Newcastle!!!Copy linkCopied90+6 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalYellow cardArsenal star Havertz is booked for dissent in the final few seconds…Copy linkCopied90+3 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalWhat a chance!How did Arsenal miss that?!Saka delivers an incredible cross from the right that both Brun and Schar can’t clear.The ball reaches Rice at the far post but his header is completely weaked and wobbles out for a goal-kick!Copy linkCopied90+1 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalChanceArsenal ace Nwaneri tries an ambitious effort but his shot goes way over the bar.Copy linkCopied90 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalFive more minutes of stoppage time to go.Plenty of time for Arsenal to equalise, but not enough ability it seems…Copy linkCopied88 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalYellow cardArsenal ace Jordinho, who came on for Partey, gets booked two minutes in the match for a rough challenge on Bruno.Copy linkCopied87 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalChanceNewcastle ace Barnes gets his first touch down the right and delivers a cross that finds Joelinton at the far post.The forward gets the header but Raya picks it up with ease.Copy linkCopied86 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalSubstitutionNewcastle boss Howe brings on Havey, who replaces Gordon.A very warm applause for the outgoing England international.Copy linkCopied85 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalArsenal star Jesus goes down inside the area after Hall dispossessed him.The Newcastle ace came from behind and appears to have gotten the ball.Copy linkCopied83 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalNothing is changing really, Arsenal can’t step inside the penalty area against Newcastle’s stunning defence.The Magpies trying to hit on the counter-attack to seal the three points.Copy linkCopied80 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalJust 10 more minutes to go until full-time.Newcastle are very comfortable and – more importantly compact – with midfield and defence in absolute harmony.Arsenal can’t find any space and haven’t been able to create a single dangerous situation for Pope.Copy linkCopied77 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalNewcastle goalkeeper Pope was dealing with a knock that required treatment.But thankfully the England international is fine and back on his feet.Copy linkCopied75 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalSaka is in pain after landing awkwardly in a challenge against Hall – unknown if the Newcastle ace had contact with the winger’s heel.The England international is moving a lot slower, and remember he just returned from an injury!Copy linkCopied72 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalSubstitutionAs promised, Arsenal boss Arteta brings on Jesus and White for Trossard and Timber respectively.Copy linkCopied71 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalYellow cardNewcastle ace Tonalli gets booked shortly after his introduction for stopping an Arsenal counter-attack.Copy linkCopiedJordan Davies from St James’ ParkMikel Arteta is tasking 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri with providing the creative spark to turn this game around for Arsenal – and potentially reignite their season.The teenage sensation – fresh from scoring a worldie against Preston in the Carabao Cup in mid-week – is on for Mikel Merino.Arsenal desperately need control in midfield which is why Oleksandr Zinchenko has also come on at left-back for Gabriel Martinelli allowing Thomas Partey to slip back into a more natural role in the middle of the pitch.Copy linkCopied70 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalArsenal ready to introduce White and Jesus to the game.The Gunners need to show something in attack.Copy linkCopied68 Newcastle 1-0 ArsenalArsenal star Rice took a moment for himself as he appeared to be in pain.Lar thing Arteta needs right now…Copy linkCopied More

MANCHESTER UNITED have appointed Ruben Amorim as the club’s new head coach.The 39-year-old Sporting boss replaces Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman’s two-and-a-half-year tenure came to an end on Monday.Amorim will take the reigns on November 11, with his first game in the United dugout coming away at Ipswich.The Portuguese coach has signed a deal until 2027, with the Premier League giants holding an option for an additional year.Follow our live blog below…Enzo – Ruud a ‘fantastic guy’Chelsea and Enzo Maresca will go up against Ruud van Nistelrooy’s United on Sunday. And the Blues boss can’t wait to face off with his former teammate, who is acting as interim boss at Old Trafford.The pair spent a season together at Malaga in 2011-12.Maresca said: “I didn’t speak with Ruud. I will give him a big hug before the game. “We expect a tough game. Fantastic guy. Humble, very professional. “We had a very good group of human beings with Malaga. It’s nice to remember that kind of moment.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedPep talkManchester City boss Pep Guardiola has welcomed Ruben Amorim to English football.But he claims he has “no advice” for his crosstown rival.Guardiola said: “Welcome to Manchester United, to England, and I congratulate him next Tuesday [when City play Sporting]. “We faced each other two or three seasons ago in the Champions League.”No advice. I’m not the right person to give advice to colleagues. “Not because he’s [at] United, I think they have a lot of people in United that will tell him the situation in the club, so I cannot give him advice.”Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedRuud era continuesRuud van Nistelrooy will stay on as interim boss until Amorim arrives at Old Trafford on November 11.The former United striker will be in charge for another three matches, all of them at home. He oversaw Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie against Leicester, where United ran out emphatic 5-2 winners. Man Utd vs Chelsea, November 3Man Utd vs PAOK, November 7Man Utd vs Leicester, November 10Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedAmorim on ArtetaMan Utd’s new boss will come up against Mikel Arteta and Arsenal on December 4.It’s not the first time the two bosses have come face-to-face.Prior to a Champions League clash between Sporting and the Gunners last year, Amorim declared he was full of admiration for the Spaniard.And he preached the need for fans to have patience in the modern game. Amorim said: “Arteta is a [good] example because he was able to withstand the pressure, which is unbearable for a team in the Premier League. “Now he is bearing the fruits. It is important for fans to understand that to pick up the fruits from your work, you have to wait.”Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedSporting statementPortuguese champions Sporting CP have confirmed how much Man Utd have spent to take Ruben Amorim to Old Trafford.A statement from the club read: “Sporting SAD has reached an agreement with Manchester United FC regarding terms and conditions of coach Ruben Amorim’s departure, in return for which MUFC will pay Sporting SAD Euro 11,000,000 (£9.2million).””Furthermore, Sporting SAD will have a benefit of Euro 1,658,000 (£1.4m) relating to the extinction of credit rights, recorded as liabilities and contingent liabilities, as a result of the revocation and renegotiation of contracts relating to intermediation fees.”Credit: PACopy linkCopiedFriends reunited United fans are keen to see if Ruben Amorim can kickstart Manuel Ugarte’s Old Trafford career. The midfielder excelled under the 39-year-old at Sporting before earning a big-money move to Paris Saint-Germain.Ugarte has appeared just four times for United this season since joining from PSG in the summer. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedDalot excited to work with ‘perfect match’ AmorimMan Utd’s Diogo Dalot is the first player to comment following the arrival of new boss Ruben Amorim.Dalot told Sky Sports: “He is a fantastic coach and knows what he wants. Very demanding is what I can expect. “It’s a perfect match for a club like this. He has high standards and I hope it can be a good match. I hope we can win together. “The Premier League suits people from Portugal. We have a culture of constantly trying to improve ourselves as we come from a small country. “I really hope that it is one more case. I am really excited to start working with him.”Copy linkCopiedFirst fiveAmorim’s first game will be on the road against Ipswich on November 24.The 39-year-old’s first test at Old Trafford will come just four days later against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.Games against Everton, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest follow in a typically quickfire Premier League winter schedule. Copy linkCopiedTrusted teamUnited could also splash another £4.1million to bring Amorim’s coaching staff to Old Trafford. The Portuguese giants want extra cash to release three trusted members of the tactician’s backroom staffAmorim wants to take Sporting’s assistant manager Adelio Candido, assistant coach Carlos Fernandes and goalkeeper coach Jorge Vital with him to Manchester. Credit: APCopy linkCopiedStat attackRuben Amorin only began his managerial journey in the summer of 2018.Just six years later, he’s heading to one of the most successful clubs in English football.Copy linkCopiedMoney talksMan Utd have paid an extra £900,000 to Sporting – so they can land Ruben Amorim three weeks early.The Portuguese club initially demanded the 39-year-old stay for a one-month notice period.SunSport understands Old Trafford bosses were so keen to get Amorim through the door before the international break that they shelled out almost £1m in extra compensation. Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedDio in demandSunSport understands Ruben Amorim wants to bring £70million Ousmane Diomande with him to Man Utd. One of Europe’s most in-demand young defenders, landing Diomande would be a major coup for United. He’s previously been chased by Liverpool and Arsenal, with Bayern Munich also linked.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedThree and outDespite Amorim pledging his future to Man Utd, he will remain in the dugout with Sporting CP for three more games.All eyes will be on Tuesday night’s visit of Manchester City in the Champions League, which comes after a home clash tonight with Estrela Amadora. Amorim will be hoping to leave the club on a high after a Lisbon derby against Benfica on November 10.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedUnited statement in fullThe Red Devils have their man – and he’ll be in the building from November 11.”Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruben Amorim as Head Coach of the men’s first team, subject to work visa requirements.”He will join until June 2027 with a club option of an additional year, once he has fulfilled his obligations to his current club. He will join Manchester United on Monday 11 November.”Ruben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football. “Highly decorated as both a player and coach, his titles include winning the Primeira Liga twice in Portugal with Sporting CP; the first of which was the club’s first title in 19 years.”Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to take charge of the team until Ruben joins.”Copy linkCopiedAmorim’s first gameWith the new boss confirmed to arrive in just 10 days, United fans can look forward to Amorim’s opening match.But they will have to wait a few weeks yet before seeing their new boss on the touchline.Amorim’s first game will be a trip to Ipswich Town on Sunday, November 24, after the upcoming international break.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedDevil in the detailMan Utd’s statement on Ruben Amorim has revealed they are giving him a different job title to Erik ten Hag.The 39-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Old Trafford after the Dutchman was sacked on Monday.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedAmorim’s start dateUnited have confirmed Amorim will join up with Man Utd on Monday, November 11.Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue as interim manager and take charge of Sunday’s game against Chelsea.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedAMORIM CONFIRMEDManchester United have confirmed Ruben Amorim has joined the club as their new manager.The 39-year-old has put pen to paper on a deal running until June 2027, with a club option of an additional year. Credit: XCopy linkCopiedTen Hag ‘completely devastated’Erik ten Hag has returned to the Netherlands after Monday’s sacking.His former teammate Hans Kraay has revealed the former United boss is “ruined” after his time at Old Trafford was cut short.Speaking to Dutch outlet SoccerNews, Kraay said: “I understand he is getting £15million and people will think he is somersaulting through Manchester.”No, he is completely, completely devastated, he is completely ruined.”At the moment you don’t think about money. That will come later.”Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedDeco’s warningRuben Amorim was touted as a potential successor to Xavi at Barcelona back in February. But Barca sporting director Deco was not convinced the 39-year-old had the relevant experience to manage at the very top.Deco told Nascer do Sol earlier this year: “How many Portuguese coaches are prepared for the weight and responsibility of taking charge of Barcelona, ​​especially Barcelona with all the difficulties it faces?”I know that Ruben Amorim is doing a good job at Sporting and that, on top of that, he plays with a style similar to ours. “But he also has very little experience.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedRuud – Ten Hag ‘hurt’ after sackMan Utd’s interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed Erik ten Hag’s “hurt” after losing his job on Monday.The Dutchman won two trophies with the club after joining in April 2022.But he leaves United languishing 14th in the Premier League after a dismal start to the season. Van Nistelrooy said: “He is very disappointed and touched. I really felt he loved and cared for the club.“He wanted to bring this club forward and that’s why we connected. “That is why it hurt that he had to leave, but he was also proud of the achievements with the club winning two cups.”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedDalot – ‘We’ll be ready’Man Utd’s players are keeping a close eye on developments from Portugal today.Diogo Dalot has admitted the team have “seen the rumours” regarding Amorim’s future. He said: “Obviously he’s a good manager, we don’t know if he’s coming. “We see the rumours like you, like everybody we see it.”But we will just focus on what we have here, doing our job and what the future brings. We’ll be ready.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedAmorim ‘betrayal’ Ruben Amorim’s imminent move to Manchester United has not gone down well with former Sporting president Jose Dias Ferreira.He told Portuguese outlet Sic Noticias: “I have great admiration for Amorim.”For everything he did for Sporting. [But] his departure leaves me disappointed.”As a Sporting fan, I can truly say that it is a betrayal.”Because betrayal is not just stabbing someone in the back. Betrayal is not fulfilling promises, commitments or principles.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedAgbonlahor – ‘Utd have got right man’Former Aston Villa star Gabby Agbonlahor did his coaching badges with Ruben Amorim.And he believes the 39-year-old is exactly the right man to turn United back into Premier League challengers.Agbonlahor told talkSPORT: “I did do my coaching badges with him.”You could tell he was so into it in a way that he had to get his badges to go and start managing…he was very focused.”Since the start of last season, Sporting Lisbon have scored the most goals in the top six leagues. “They were waiting 19 years to win a title, he goes there and they’ve won two in the last five seasons…”United have got the right man.”Copy linkCopiedSeeing redSporting Lisbon star striker Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly been left unhappy with Amorim’s upcoming exit.The ex-Coventry forward has netted 41 goals in 44 games since joining the club in 2023.He turned down offers this summer to leave, reportedly as he was “enticed” to continue working with Amorim. Speaking to SportTV, Gyokeres said: “He’s here and that’s what I’m focused on, let’s see what happens. “He’s still here, so I’m not going to wear myself out.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More