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MANCHESTER UNITED have decided to part ways with manager Erik ten Hag after a dismal start to the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.The Red Devils sacked Ten Hag on Monday following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham on the weekend. The Premier League giants failed to find any consistency under the Dutchman, with speculation around his future starting at the backend of last season.Man Utd have put Ruud van Nistelrooy in charge on an interim basis as the club begin their search for their seventh manager since Sir Alex Fergurson left the club.The Red Devils are in talks with Sporting manager Ruben Amorim to become the club’s new manager, with United ready to pay his €10m release clause.NEXT MAN UTD MANAGER LATEST ODDSFollow our live blog below…We have moved!Keep up to date with the very latest from Old Trafford with our live blog.Copy linkCopiedHowe about Eddie?But how about Eddie Howe, whose Newcastle release clause is less than Dan Ashworth’s; who has an excellent record of over-achievement in the Premier League; who preaches an entertaining style of football and has been unsettled by behind-the-scenes changes at St James’ Park.If leaving the club with the richest owners in world football to go to Old Trafford is a step down, then why did Ashworth do it?It is reckoned that Howe might fancy the switch and you can be sure that Ashworth, still a close ally, will have asked the question.Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a cost-cutter who, having just shelled out £15million to sack Erik ten Hag, would rather not pay another large compo fee – but he will also understand that this appointment must be the right one, irrespective of cost.Whoever does succeed Ten Hag will inherit an omnishambles. He will need to be utterly clear in his vision and ruthless in his approach.Ashworth and the rest of Sir Jim’s Rat Pack simply have to get this one right.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd move for AmorimManchester United are making a strong move for Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim.According to The Athletic, United are actively working on a deal to appoint Amorim.The Red Devils are ready to pay the Portuguese tactician’s €10million (£8.3m) release clause.The Manchester giants are in talks with Sporting and the 39-year-old head coach is open to accepting a move to Old Trafford.Copy linkCopiedWho else?Thomas Frank is the bandwagon candidate and was sounded out by Manchester United earlier this year. His Brentford side play a very direct brand of football but the Dane is tactically flexible.Last week Frank spoke of not relishing the intense spotlight that comes with the biggest jobs – without ruling himself out of making such a move. And wouldn’t it be sadly typical of United to appoint the only manager whose team has lost to them in the last eight games? After those front-runners, it is instructive to look at Dan Ashworth’s previous.Gareth Southgate says he is taking a year out, during which he will literally be knighted for the job he’s just done with England but still won’t be fancied by supporters of any major club. Because, I don’t know, handbrakes or something.Sir Dave Brailsford offered Graham Potter the job at Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s other club, Nice, but he has been out of work since failing in his only elite managerial role at Chelsea. Unai Emery surely isn’t crazy enough to leave Aston Villa for United.Copy linkCopiedMore candidatesThen there’s Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim, who distanced himself from the Liverpool vacancy earlier this year and whose mate, Hugo Viana, is Manchester City’s incoming director of football, making him favourite to succeed Pep Guardiola at the Etihad.Amorim would be a well-received appointment. But is he already spoken for?Ruud Van Nistelrooy, the caretaker manager, is the bookies’ favourite because he’s in the building and he’s Dutch.But the “give it to Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] to the end of the season” and “give it to Ralf [Rangnick] to the end of the season” thing hasn’t worked well in the past. It brings a sense of impermanence and drift.Ratcliffe isn’t a sentimentalist. And anyway Van Nistelrooy doesn’t hold Solskjaer’s nostalgia value.As for others with United links, it is surely too early for Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna or Middlesbrough’s Michael Carrick.Copy linkCopiedXavi next?Who is the best man for the job? Pep Guardiola. Can we get him? No. Has Pep got any mates? Yes.Some of Pep’s mates are doing pretty well – Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, Enzo Maresca at Chelsea – and so Sir Jim Ratcliffe will surely have asked his chief executive, Pep’s former mate Omar Berrada, whether Pep has any other mates.Hence the one-time Barcelona playmaker and manager Xavi becoming a major contender.But Xavi couldn’t hack the pressure of managing Barca. And that sort of ‘kid on a FIFA computer game’ mindset isn’t Ashworth’s way.It’s the sort of thinking which saw United re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s reign, stink-bombing the dressing room in time for Erik ten Hag’s arrival.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedOver to Sir JimSir Jim Ratcliffe has assembled one hell of a brains trust at Manchester United. So now is the time for them to start getting brainy. To start taking intelligent decisions. To make Manchester United sensible again.The Ineos chief, who took over United’s footballing arm ten months ago, has poached Dan Ashworth from Newcastle as sporting director, Omar Berrada from Manchester City as chief executive and Jason Wilcox from Southampton as technical director.These men sit alongside Ratcliffe’s chum, Sir Dave Brailsford, the former British cycling chief and marginal gains man, as the Old Trafford decision-makers.In the summer, when Ratcliffe made the expensive mistake of handing Ten Hag a new contract after the FA Cup Final victory over Manchester City, his cabinet hadn’t been fully constructed.But now that the delusional Erik ten Hag is gone – ranting on about media ‘fairytales’ over his imminent sacking and denying results that he didn’t like – it’s time for them to take a shot at sanity.Ten Hag will justify himself with boasts about two domestic knock-out trophies. Yet he assembled a former Dutch Eredivisie All Star XI to lead United to 14th place in the Premier League and 21st in the Europa League.The £85million fee paid to his former club Ajax for Antony is a towering monument to an era of staggering incompetence. So now it is time to find out whether United will bend to the will of Ratcliffe – a self-made, hard-hootered, multi-billionaire businessman.Or whether Ratcliffe will descend into the United rabbit hole and end up as mad as everyone else employed there since Sir Alex Ferguson resigned in 2013.Copy linkCopiedTen Hag’s last presserErik ten Hag gave a press conference to preview Manchester United’s Carabao Cup tie with Leicester on Wednesday – even though he was sacked today.The Dutchman spoke to the media directly after his press conference following Sunday’s controversial 2-1 loss away to West Ham.Yet bizarrely, Ten Hag found himself axed more than TWO DAYS before the Leicester game.Unfortunately, club staging press conferences directly after games – to preview a match a few days later – is something which has crept into the game.It is actually a bad idea. And it is only to save club media staff and the manager from staging a press conference the day before the game, which has always been the case.But if a manager attempts to preview a game three days later, there is always a danger that the situation could change such as a key player getting injured or something important happening at the club in general.Yet this situation was particularly unusual – and the manager who delivered a pre-match press conference ended up getting the boot.At the conference, which was due to be released at 1.30pm tomorrow, Ten Hag revealed his frustration with Luke Shaw’s injury nightmare.Ten Hag also stressed that he would consider it a success if he won the Carabao Cup for United, meaning he would have won a trophy for a third season in a row.He stressed that the most important thing was to win silverware, above anything else – and pointed out the fact that United still had the chance of winning four trophies – even though he has been sacked with United 14th in the table.Copy linkCopiedInside Erik ten Hag’s sacking as reasons Man Utd finally pulled the trigger revealedErik ten Hag has finally been sacked by Manchester United – and SunSport can reveal the reasons why.The Dutch boss, 54, was axed just hours after the Red Devils’ 2-1 defeat at West Ham as the club released a blunt 87-word statement.The result leaves Man Utd 14th in the Premier League – with the club also winless in all three of their Europa League matches.Ten Hag was under serious pressure in the summer after guiding United to a record-worst eighth placed finish.But ultimately the ex-Ajax boss escaped the axe and was handed an improved contract on the back of his side’s FA Cup win.However, SunSport can now reveal why United chiefs performed a U-turn just nine games into the Premier League season.While Red Devils chiefs found the decision difficult, they were unanimous in their decision to move on from Ten Hag.The United boardroom were keen to give the Dutchman a chance to work under the new structure put in place by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.United bosses were keen to keep Ten Hag in a bid to find continuity in their leadership for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson retired at the end of the 2012-13 season.However, they were left disappointed by both the results AND the performances on the pitch and feared the lack of momentum could only cause United to fall further.Chiefs felt there were no excuses for the shoddy form and poor results both in the Premier League and Europa League – especially the manner in which the side have dropped points from winning positions.Having put things in place to watch the team develop, the shocking start to 2024-25 left them with no option but to sack Ten Hag.Copy linkCopiedFrank speaks about Man Utd vacancySpeaking to the media ahead of Brentford’s Carabao Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday, Frank said: “Of course, I feel for Erik. He is a great coach and has a great career. He did a good job at Man United, two trophies in two years.”It’s a non-stop developing world and that is more than acceptable. At these big clubs, there are massive expectations but there has to be a reality check… You feel for guys who lose their jobs and I’m sure Erik gave everything.”There are better people to judge that (improvement). He had a very good first season and had more than a few injury problems.”When asked if he wanted the Man Utd job, Frank said: “I’ve got a big responsibility to Brentford Football Club, the fans, the leadership, players and staff. One focus, to beat Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup.”I’m very happy here, one of the best clubs in the world. What happens in the future who knows, but I am very happy here.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLineker suggests ‘brilliant’ left-field coach Man Utd ‘probably won’t think about’ to replace Ten HagGary Lineker has thrown an unexpected name into the hat to replace Erik ten Hag.The Dutchman was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday following weeks of speculation.Match of the Day host Lineker joined Micah Richards and Alan Shearer to discuss United’s next steps on their podcast The Rest Is Football.The panel speculated on who would come in to take over from Ten Hag long term.And Lineker put forward Lee Carsley, England’s current interim coach, as a surprise candidate.Lineker said: “I’m going to throw in a name here. I think it would be very interesting, he’s certainly a brilliant coach.”A certain Lee Carsley – who they probably won’t think about.”He’s a really imaginative coach, he plays attacking football.”From what I heard from England players, they thought he was really good. Really interesting and thoughtful on the game.”Copy linkCopiedZidane the fan favourite to replace Ten Hag as Manchester United managerA survey conducted by BetMGM, which polled 1,000 Manchester United supporters — found that over a quarter of fans (26%) would like to see the Frenchman take over at Old Trafford ahead of Ten Hag’s former assistant and current interim manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, at 20%.Gareth Southgate was also fancied by 20% of voters, while new England manager Thomas Tuchel was liked by 15%. Former United player and current Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick attracted 14% of votes — the same percentage as ex-Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Eddie Howe.Interestingly, Ruben Amorim, Xavi Hernandez and Julian Nagelsmann – all fancied in the betting to replace Ten Hag – were not picked by any fans.Copy linkCopiedMicah Richards reacts to Ten Hag sacking and next managerSpeaking on the Rest is Football podcast, Richards said: “You have to give them time. “They have got some good people in the backroom staff. I think all the noises coming out of Man United are not good, leaks to the press and all of that sort of thing.”They had the meeting the other week with Ten Hag. It looked like he was going to be sacked, it didn’t happen and then it happens today. I think they have the right pieces in play.”Copy linkCopiedMan Utd chief tasked with choosing Ten Hag replacement has incredible hit-rateManchester United chief Dan Ashworth has the tough job of picking the club’s new manager after Erik ten Hag was sacked.Ashworth is set to lead the search and he boasts an impressive CV when it comes to appointing the right managers for the right teams.The 53-year-old previously worked for the FA and played a huge role in giving Gareth Southgate the England job in 2016.He revolutionised the team and guided the Three Lions to two Euros finals that ended in heartbreak.Ashworth then worked at Brighton, where he appointed Graham Potter as boss.He implemented an attractive style of play and took them from near the bottom of the league to European contenders.Ashworth then moved to Newcastle and he gave Eddie Howe the job, who led the Toon into the Champions League for the first time in two decades.Interestingly, Unai Emery was supposedly his first-choice at St James’ Park, but the Spaniard instead went on to oversee Aston Villa’s remarkable rise from relegation candidates to matching Europe’s elite.Copy linkCopiedTen Hag’s worst XI of Man Utd signings cost £300MILLIONErik ten Hag has been sacked with Manchester United 14th in the Premier League and £300MILLION out of pocket.The Dutchman was shown the exit door following 2-1 defeat at West Ham with club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy to take charge in the interim.Ten Hag leaves with an FA Cup and Carabao Cup to his name but in the league and Europe results were underwhelming.And so too was his transfer business.In his two seasons, Ten Hag signed 21 players costing over £545m.Copy linkCopiedBREAKING: Ten Hag seen for first time since Man Utd sackingThe Dutchman has been spotted for the first time since his dramatic Manchester United axing.Ten Hag was dismissed as Red Devils manager on Monday morning.Ten Hag was seen getting into the back of his car as he left his Cheshire home.The 54-year-old bowed his head as he prepared to travel back to the Netherlands.Man Utd released a blunt 87-word statement as the 54-year-old was relieved of his duties.It read: “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager.”Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.”We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future.”Credit: ZenpixCopy linkCopiedHojlund reactsRasmus Hojlund has taken to Instagram to react to the sacking of Erik ten Hag.The forward was signed by the Dutchman in 2023, joining from Atalanta for an initial fee of £64million.Copy linkCopiedDamning numbersHere are Man Utd’s defensive numbers compared to other Premier League clubs under Ten Hag:Copy linkCopiedOle ‘under consideration’ for bombshell Man Utd returnFormer Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being linked with a stunning Old Trafford return.The Red Devils are searching for a new manager after sacking Erik ten Hag on Monday.Ten Hag leaves the club with United languishing in 14th place in the Premier League.He was given his marching orders following a dismal run of just 4 wins in 14 games across all competitions.Ex-United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been put in temporary charge and is currently favourite to take over full-time.But it’s reportedly another blast from the past who may be back in the dugout long-term.Solskjaer – who has been a free agent since United dismissed him in November 2021 – could benefit from the awkward timing of the dismissal.Ten Hag is due a whopping £17million in compensation with United having to buy him out of his huge contract.Cost-cutting is already underway at Old Trafford and club bosses are reportedly scouring cheaper options.According to the Manchester Evening News, free agent Solskjaer is therefore “under consideration for a return.”The report adds it is unclear if he is viewed as a” serious long-term option as manager or a backroom staff member.”Copy linkCopiedHow much Man Utd will have to pay Ten Hag after sackingIt has been revealed how much Manchester United will have to pay up after sacking Erik ten Hag.According to reports, the Red Devils will have to pay up to £15million to the Dutchman.The former Ajax manager was reportedly earning £6.75m-per year with a contract until the summer of 2026.Ten Hag signed a contract extension at the start of July after winning the FA Cup with United.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedBiggest net spend since Ten Hag joined Man UtdHere is a list of the highest-spending Premier League clubs since Erik ten Hag was appointed Man Utd manager in 2022.Chelsea – £715mMan Utd – £400mTottenham – £310.5mArsenal – £285mNewcastle – £235mCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedFerdinand reacts to Ten Hag sackingFormer Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, spoke on his YouTube reacting to the breaking news regarding Ten Hag, he said: “I look at Ineos and I think about the way things panned out at the end of the season.”Did they back themselves into a corner, with the way that they handled stuff in the summer?”They’ll look back and go ‘we could have handled it better’. I think having a manager in place and actively looking for new managers and it becoming public knowledge, isn’t a great way to do it.”It isn’t a great way to advertise for the job. It’s hard for the guy coming in, to come in under that cloud.”It’s also even harder for the guy whose in the hot seat, still the manager and then they keep him as the manager and he has to face questions constantly about his standing within the organisation.”It’s not easy to navigate through a situation that is so public, a club the size of Manchester United but if they’re honest, Ineos – they could have done that in a better way.”Copy linkCopiedWhat did Ten Hag win during his time as Man Utd manager?The Dutchman was in charge of the Red Devils for two-and-a-half years.Ten Hag enjoyed a successful first season as United boss with a third-placed finish in the Premier League and his side won the EFL Cup – the club’s first major honour in six years.However, the Dutchman failed to build on the success of his opening season after a disappointed eighth-placed finish, United’s lowest in Prem history.United were also knocked out in the group stage of the Champions League.That said, the Red Devils did end the season on a high by winning the FA Cup, beating rivals Man City 2-1 at Wembley.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopied’Thanks for everything boss!’Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has had his say following Ten Hag’s sacking.He posted on Instagram: “Thanks for everything boss! I appreciate the trust and the moments we share together, I wish you all the best in the future.”Even knowing the last period isn’t been great from all of us I hope you fans can keep with you the good things the manager as done for our club!”Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedNeville on Ten Hag’s sackingGary Neville has had his say on Ten Hag’s sacking as Man Utd boss. “The big shock for me is just how bad they’ve been, with the new signings that have come in,” he told Sky Sports News. “I felt as though they would be able to get a decent level of performance together. The fact it was a smooth transfer window, the fact with Erik Ten Hag, there’s some stability.”But the fact they’re in 14th is unnacceptable. You can’t be in 14th after nearly nine or 10 games with the level of spend that’s occured.”I was hoping it would end differently, I think United fans were hoping that the manager could keep his job, but it’s just not been the case.”Copy linkCopied More

MANCHESTER UNITED have decided to part ways with manager Erik ten Hag after a dismal start to the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.The Red Devils sacked Ten Hag on Monday following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham on the weekend. The Premier League giants failed to find any consistency under the Dutchman, with speculation around his future starting at the backend of last season.Man Utd have put Ruud van Nistelrooy in charge on an interim basis as the club begin their search for their seventh manager since Sir Alex Fergurson left the club.Names linked to the post include Gareth Southgate, Ruben Amorim and Graham Potter.NEXT MAN UTD MANAGER LATEST ODDSFollow our live blog below…Inside Erik ten Hag’s sacking as reasons Man Utd finally pulled the trigger revealedErik ten Hag has finally been sacked by Manchester United – and SunSport can reveal the reasons why.The Dutch boss, 54, was axed just hours after the Red Devils’ 2-1 defeat at West Ham as the club released a blunt 87-word statement.The result leaves Man Utd 14th in the Premier League – with the club also winless in all three of their Europa League matches.Ten Hag was under serious pressure in the summer after guiding United to a record-worst eighth placed finish.But ultimately the ex-Ajax boss escaped the axe and was handed an improved contract on the back of his side’s FA Cup win.However, SunSport can now reveal why United chiefs performed a U-turn just nine games into the Premier League season.While Red Devils chiefs found the decision difficult, they were unanimous in their decision to move on from Ten Hag.The United boardroom were keen to give the Dutchman a chance to work under the new structure put in place by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.United bosses were keen to keep Ten Hag in a bid to find continuity in their leadership for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson retired at the end of the 2012-13 season.However, they were left disappointed by both the results AND the performances on the pitch and feared the lack of momentum could only cause United to fall further.Chiefs felt there were no excuses for the shoddy form and poor results both in the Premier League and Europa League – especially the manner in which the side have dropped points from winning positions.Having put things in place to watch the team develop, the shocking start to 2024-25 left them with no option but to sack Ten Hag.Copy linkCopiedFrank speaks about Man Utd vacancySpeaking to the media ahead of Brentford’s Carabao Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday, Frank said: “Of course, I feel for Erik. He is a great coach and has a great career. He did a good job at Man United, two trophies in two years.”It’s a non-stop developing world and that is more than acceptable. At these big clubs, there are massive expectations but there has to be a reality check… You feel for guys who lose their jobs and I’m sure Erik gave everything.”There are better people to judge that (improvement). He had a very good first season and had more than a few injury problems.”When asked if he wanted the Man Utd job, Frank said: “I’ve got a big responsibility to Brentford Football Club, the fans, the leadership, players and staff. One focus, to beat Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup.”I’m very happy here, one of the best clubs in the world. What happens in the future who knows, but I am very happy here.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLineker suggests ‘brilliant’ left-field coach Man Utd ‘probably won’t think about’ to replace Ten HagGary Lineker has thrown an unexpected name into the hat to replace Erik ten Hag.The Dutchman was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday following weeks of speculation.Match of the Day host Lineker joined Micah Richards and Alan Shearer to discuss United’s next steps on their podcast The Rest Is Football.The panel speculated on who would come in to take over from Ten Hag long term.And Lineker put forward Lee Carsley, England’s current interim coach, as a surprise candidate.Lineker said: “I’m going to throw in a name here. I think it would be very interesting, he’s certainly a brilliant coach.”A certain Lee Carsley – who they probably won’t think about.”He’s a really imaginative coach, he plays attacking football.”From what I heard from England players, they thought he was really good. Really interesting and thoughtful on the game.”Copy linkCopiedZidane the fan favourite to replace Ten Hag as Manchester United managerA survey conducted by BetMGM, which polled 1,000 Manchester United supporters — found that over a quarter of fans (26%) would like to see the Frenchman take over at Old Trafford ahead of Ten Hag’s former assistant and current interim manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, at 20%.Gareth Southgate was also fancied by 20% of voters, while new England manager Thomas Tuchel was liked by 15%. Former United player and current Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick attracted 14% of votes — the same percentage as ex-Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Eddie Howe.Interestingly, Ruben Amorim, Xavi Hernandez and Julian Nagelsmann – all fancied in the betting to replace Ten Hag – were not picked by any fans.Copy linkCopiedMicah Richards reacts to Ten Hag sacking and next managerSpeaking on the Rest is Football podcast, Richards said: “You have to give them time. “They have got some good people in the backroom staff. I think all the noises coming out of Man United are not good, leaks to the press and all of that sort of thing.”They had the meeting the other week with Ten Hag. It looked like he was going to be sacked, it didn’t happen and then it happens today. I think they have the right pieces in play.”Copy linkCopiedMan Utd chief tasked with choosing Ten Hag replacement has incredible hit-rateManchester United chief Dan Ashworth has the tough job of picking the club’s new manager after Erik ten Hag was sacked.Ashworth is set to lead the search and he boasts an impressive CV when it comes to appointing the right managers for the right teams.The 53-year-old previously worked for the FA and played a huge role in giving Gareth Southgate the England job in 2016.He revolutionised the team and guided the Three Lions to two Euros finals that ended in heartbreak.Ashworth then worked at Brighton, where he appointed Graham Potter as boss.He implemented an attractive style of play and took them from near the bottom of the league to European contenders.Ashworth then moved to Newcastle and he gave Eddie Howe the job, who led the Toon into the Champions League for the first time in two decades.Interestingly, Unai Emery was supposedly his first-choice at St James’ Park, but the Spaniard instead went on to oversee Aston Villa’s remarkable rise from relegation candidates to matching Europe’s elite.Copy linkCopiedTen Hag’s worst XI of Man Utd signings cost £300MILLIONErik ten Hag has been sacked with Manchester United 14th in the Premier League and £300MILLION out of pocket.The Dutchman was shown the exit door following 2-1 defeat at West Ham with club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy to take charge in the interim.Ten Hag leaves with an FA Cup and Carabao Cup to his name but in the league and Europe results were underwhelming.And so too was his transfer business.In his two seasons, Ten Hag signed 21 players costing over £545m.Copy linkCopiedBREAKING: Ten Hag seen for first time since Man Utd sackingThe Dutchman has been spotted for the first time since his dramatic Manchester United axing.Ten Hag was dismissed as Red Devils manager on Monday morning.Ten Hag was seen getting into the back of his car as he left his Cheshire home.The 54-year-old bowed his head as he prepared to travel back to the Netherlands.Man Utd released a blunt 87-word statement as the 54-year-old was relieved of his duties.It read: “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager.”Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.”We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future.”Credit: ZenpixCopy linkCopiedHojlund reactsRasmus Hojlund has taken to Instagram to react to the sacking of Erik ten Hag.The forward was signed by the Dutchman in 2023, joining from Atalanta for an initial fee of £64million.Copy linkCopiedDamning numbersHere are Man Utd’s defensive numbers compared to other Premier League clubs under Ten Hag:Copy linkCopiedOle ‘under consideration’ for bombshell Man Utd returnFormer Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being linked with a stunning Old Trafford return.The Red Devils are searching for a new manager after sacking Erik ten Hag on Monday.Ten Hag leaves the club with United languishing in 14th place in the Premier League.He was given his marching orders following a dismal run of just 4 wins in 14 games across all competitions.Ex-United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been put in temporary charge and is currently favourite to take over full-time.But it’s reportedly another blast from the past who may be back in the dugout long-term.Solskjaer – who has been a free agent since United dismissed him in November 2021 – could benefit from the awkward timing of the dismissal.Ten Hag is due a whopping £17million in compensation with United having to buy him out of his huge contract.Cost-cutting is already underway at Old Trafford and club bosses are reportedly scouring cheaper options.According to the Manchester Evening News, free agent Solskjaer is therefore “under consideration for a return.”The report adds it is unclear if he is viewed as a” serious long-term option as manager or a backroom staff member.”Copy linkCopiedHow much Man Utd will have to pay Ten Hag after sackingIt has been revealed how much Manchester United will have to pay up after sacking Erik ten Hag.According to reports, the Red Devils will have to pay up to £15million to the Dutchman.The former Ajax manager was reportedly earning £6.75m-per year with a contract until the summer of 2026.Ten Hag signed a contract extension at the start of July after winning the FA Cup with United.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedBiggest net spend since Ten Hag joined Man UtdHere is a list of the highest-spending Premier League clubs since Erik ten Hag was appointed Man Utd manager in 2022.Chelsea – £715mMan Utd – £400mTottenham – £310.5mArsenal – £285mNewcastle – £235mCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedFerdinand reacts to Ten Hag sackingFormer Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, spoke on his YouTube reacting to the breaking news regarding Ten Hag, he said: “I look at Ineos and I think about the way things panned out at the end of the season.”Did they back themselves into a corner, with the way that they handled stuff in the summer?”They’ll look back and go ‘we could have handled it better’. I think having a manager in place and actively looking for new managers and it becoming public knowledge, isn’t a great way to do it.”It isn’t a great way to advertise for the job. It’s hard for the guy coming in, to come in under that cloud.”It’s also even harder for the guy whose in the hot seat, still the manager and then they keep him as the manager and he has to face questions constantly about his standing within the organisation.”It’s not easy to navigate through a situation that is so public, a club the size of Manchester United but if they’re honest, Ineos – they could have done that in a better way.”Copy linkCopiedWhat did Ten Hag win during his time as Man Utd manager?The Dutchman was in charge of the Red Devils for two-and-a-half years.Ten Hag enjoyed a successful first season as United boss with a third-placed finish in the Premier League and his side won the EFL Cup – the club’s first major honour in six years.However, the Dutchman failed to build on the success of his opening season after a disappointed eighth-placed finish, United’s lowest in Prem history.United were also knocked out in the group stage of the Champions League.That said, the Red Devils did end the season on a high by winning the FA Cup, beating rivals Man City 2-1 at Wembley.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopied’Thanks for everything boss!’Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has had his say following Ten Hag’s sacking.He posted on Instagram: “Thanks for everything boss! I appreciate the trust and the moments we share together, I wish you all the best in the future.”Even knowing the last period isn’t been great from all of us I hope you fans can keep with you the good things the manager as done for our club!”Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedNeville on Ten Hag’s sackingGary Neville has had his say on Ten Hag’s sacking as Man Utd boss. “The big shock for me is just how bad they’ve been, with the new signings that have come in,” he told Sky Sports News. “I felt as though they would be able to get a decent level of performance together. The fact it was a smooth transfer window, the fact with Erik Ten Hag, there’s some stability.”But the fact they’re in 14th is unnacceptable. You can’t be in 14th after nearly nine or 10 games with the level of spend that’s occured.”I was hoping it would end differently, I think United fans were hoping that the manager could keep his job, but it’s just not been the case.”Copy linkCopiedMore potential candidatesEdin TerzicEarlier this month, SunSport revealed Edin Terzic is the shock name on United’s list to replace Ten Hag.German Terzic took Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final last season before surprisingly quitting.He has many admirers at Old Trafford and it would he a smart but unexpected move to go for him now they’ve sacked Ten Hag.Graham PotterThe English boss, 49, has been out of work since being axed by Chelsea in April 2023.He’s reportedly highly-thought of by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and likes to play attacking football.Credit: PAKieran McKennaMcKenna, 38, worked as Under-18s coach at both Spurs and Man Utd before landing the top job at Ipswich Town.The young boss incredibly guided the Tractor Boys to back-to-back promotions, guiding them from League One back to the Premier League, ending the club’s 22-year absence.McKenna has Ipswich playing exciting, expansive football – something Man Utd fans crave.Copy linkCopiedRunners and ridersSo who could take over as permanent United boss following Ten Hag’s axing as manager?We know Ruud van Nistelrooy will take over on a permanent basis.But here’s who could take the post full-time.Ruud van NistelrooyVan Nistelrooy landed a coaching job under Ten Hag earlier this year and is said to have done a superb job working with the clubs strikers behind the scenes.And now he will have the chance to show what he can do in a live ‘interview’ of sorts. How long the club will give him is another matter.Gareth SouthgateSouthgate has been out of club management for 15 years and a portion of England fans were frustrated by what they deemed a defensive style.However, his ability to largely galvanise the fan-base and deal with the pressure of one of the biggest jobs in sport with real class would be a huge asset for United.Copy linkCopiedPiers Morgan has his sayPiers Morgan has made his feelings clear on Erik Ten Hag’s sacking. The Sun columnist has been staunch in his views that Ten Hag should’ve been sacked months ago. Copy linkCopiedNext up for UnitedThings weren’t going to get any easier for Erik Ten Hag, had he kept his position as manager. United take on Chelsea next in the Premier League in what will now be the all-important audition process for Van Nistelrooy. As a player, the former Real Madrid striker netted three times against the Blues in the Premier League. He’ll be desperate for one of his own strikers to try and do the same on Sunday night. Enzo Maresca’s Blues have enjoyed a good start to their campaign and currently sit fifth on 17 points. Copy linkCopiedGrim viewingJust three wins in the league this season, with one of those coming against 20th-place Southampton. Copy linkCopiedIt was comingThe fact of the matter is; this shouldn’t have been a surprise to Manchester United fans or Erik Ten Hag. Although the former Ajax man started well, winning a Carabao Cup and securing a Champions League spot in his first season, the club have dithered ever since. United finished eighth last season, their lowest ever league position, and even their FA Cup win over Manchester City looks to have papered over the cracks. The club are languishing in 14th after nine games this season. New owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS Group have ultimately decided that enough was enough. With a goal difference of -3, having picked up just three points from three games in Europe, they decided it was time for a change. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedResults this seasonThey simply haven’t been good enough this season. Man Utd 1-0 Fulham – WBrighton 2-1 Man Utd – LMan Utd 0-3 Liverpool – LSouthampton 0-3 Man Utd – WMan Utd 7-0 Barnsley – WPalace 0-0 Man Utd – DMan Utd 1-1 Twente – DMan Utd 0-3 Tottenham – LMan Utd 3-3 Porto – DVilla 0-0 Man Utd – DMan Utd 2-1 Brentford – WFenerbahce 1-1 Man Utd – DWest Ham 2-1 Man Utd – LCopy linkCopiedRuud awakeningRuud van Nistelrooy will take charge as manager on an interim basis.The former Red Devils striker only came in as Ten Hag’s assistant at the beginning of this season.And already he finds himself in one of the biggest jobs in football.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

ARSENAL and Liverpool had to settle with a point each in a thrilling top of the table clash at the Emirates.Bukayo Saka opened the scoring inside 10 minutes after his return from injury before Virgil van Dijk headed in from a corner to level things at the Emirates.The Gunners then regained the lead just before the break with Mikel Merino heading home from a brilliant set-piece routine, but Mo Salah scored a late goal to allow Liverpool to keep pace with Man City at the top of the Premier League.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Emirates with our live blog below…Arteta ‘disappointed’Mikel Arteta believed his team had enough chances to win the game.He said: “Really disappointing not to win it because when you look at the chances, we should have won the game.”The team played so well, we were dominant and very determined. Really aggressive and played in the right areas to create some big chances. We are open in transition for the second goal. Against this team, you cannot do that if you want to win the game.”It is what it is at the moment. The backline is completely different to what we’re used to. We should have won the game.”Copy linkCopiedFull reportHere’s what SunSport Chief Sports Writer Dave Kidd made of the match:Copy linkCopied’Worst decision ever seen’Arsenal fans were left fuming after referee Anthony Taylor denied them a late winner at the Emirates.Taylor blew the whistle in the build up to what surely would have been the winning goal in north London…Copy linkCopiedNumber crunchHer’es a full breakdown, by the numbers of the 2-2 draw between Arsenal and Liverpool.Copy linkCopiedHenry momentJamie Carragher and Theo Walcott had a brilliant ‘Thierry Henry moment’ in the Sky Sports studio after the 2-2 draw…Copy linkCopiedSaka statsBukayo Saka has enjoyed a blistering start to the season and has already been involved in ten goals this season in just eight matches.He has three goals and seven assists – and his race to ten in eight is the fewest games by an Arsenal player in a campaign since Cesc Fabregas in 2009-10.The little magician managed it in six matches that year.Copy linkCopied’He shut me up’Ian Wright was alongside Alan Shearer and Steve McManaman in the Premier League Productions studio to watch the game.At half-time, the Arsenal legend was calling Salah ‘No Salah’ given his lack of impact in the game – something McManaman brought up at full-time.Wright responded: “Yea, he shut me up, that’s what he does.”Copy linkCopiedSalah on fireIt should have come as no surprise that Mo Salah netted against Arsenal – he absolutely loves playing against the Gunners.That was the Egyptian’s 11th goal in just 15 matches against the north London side.Only Harry Kane (14) and Wayne Rooney (12) have more goals in the Premier League against Arsenal.Salah also has a couple of assists to make it 13 goal contributions in 15 matches.Copy linkCopied’Lack of intensity’Former Arsenal star Theo Walcott said he was disappointed at Arsenal’s performance today.He said on Sky Sports: “Arsenal weren’t missing many of their starting players today. This was an opportunity for Liverpool to show exactly what they were made of. “I was disappointed with their lack of intensity. I don’t want Arsenal to lose that, the ability to put teams to the sword.”Copy linkCopied’We deserved to win’And yet more from Mikel Arteta here: Very proud of the team. The courage, quality, domination in the game we wanted to play especially in the first half. Should’ve been a bigger score in first half, they came out in second half and we didn’t have courage.We deserved to win the game. We were the better team. Learnings from both goals, second one is a transition moment we have to end up in final third. You can not give that away.We were clear in what we had to do and the execution, determination and aggression with and without the ball was really good. A few moments where we should’ve put the ball in the net.In the first phase we needed more courage to play. We created big opportunities.Mikel ArtetaCopy linkCopiedMore from ArtetaReally disappointing not to win it because when you look at the chances, we should have won the game.The team played so well, we were dominant and very determined. Really aggressive and played in the right areas to create some big chances. We are open in transition for the second goal. Against this team, you cannot do that if you want to win the game.It is what it is at the moment. The backline is completely different to what we’re used to. We should have won the game.Mikel ArtetaCopy linkCopiedMatch reportThere were enough hard-luck stories to fill a library for Arsenal as Mo Salah stole a point. The bullet-ridden Gunners ended up with a completely makeshift back four, having seen Liverpool skipper Virgil Van Dijk escape an early yellow card only to equalise Bukayo Saka’s early opener.Through in a decent penalty shout against Ibrahima Konate and it was no wonder Mikel Arteta was left with a feeling of intense frustration on a day when his team were passionate and the Emirates throbbed with sound.  The result left Arsenal five points adrift of leaders Manchester City, who are a point ahead of Arne Slot’s men.  Saka, who was outstanding on his return from injury, and Mikel Merino twice put Arsenal in front – but they were pegged back both times by a Liverpool side who rode their luck and kept their heads in this hostile environment. By the time Salah struck on the break ten minutes from time that Arsenal backline read Thomas Partey, Ben White, Jakub Kiwior and Myles Lewis-Skelly. Copy linkCopiedMentality struggle?Roy Keane admits he’s WORRIED about the mentality of Arsenal at the minute.As per the BBC, he said: “I’m starting to worry about Arsenal’s mentality now. There are elements when they get in front and seem to sit back and settle for 2-1 instead of going to get the third goal.” It was almost ‘let’s hope we can win 2-1’ and when you’re up against good players like Salah they can punish you.”Copy linkCopiedArteta on injuriesHe addressed the injuries to Timber and Gabriel, while also providing a disappointing update on Martin Odegaard.On today’s injuries, he said: “I don’t exactly know what happened but Timber said he couldn’t carry on. And Gabi as well.”Then on Odegaard he added: “As well, he’s still a bit far.”Copy linkCopiedPivotal?Virgil van Dijk told Match of the Day ‘enjoy the ride’ as he batted away questions on the importance of this game in the title race.He said: “I think someone said to me last year, Man City lost here and they won the league. We’re in October. I’ve read so many things that Arsenal are out of the title race if they lose.”We’re in the business where you can be on top one week and then not. We are in October and let’s see what it brings us at the end of the season. Enjoy the ride.”Copy linkCopiedCool and calmRoy Keane reckons Arne Slot’s calmness away from the pitch will stand Liverpool in good stead.He told Sky: “You have to defend properly and you know with people like Salah, you’ll score goals. There’s definitely a calmness to Liverpool and that comes from the manager, who speaks very well.“Even 2-1 down today they didn’t panic. There’s a lot of self belief which comes from winning football matches. We can argue all day about if they’ve been tested yet, but they’ve turned up.“Generally speaking they look a strong, efficient team. They keep turning up and that gives you a chance of winning football matches.”More from Slot shortly.Copy linkCopiedArsenal ratingsSunSport’s Jordan Davies was at the Emirates and has run the rule over the home side.Here’s a snippet of his ratings, and you can read what he’s said on every Gunners playerThomas Partey – 8Bukayo Saka – 9Leandro Trossard – ??Copy linkCopiedYoung starBukayo Saka’s goal today against Liverpool means he’s the youngest player in Arsenal’s history to hit 50 Premier League goals.He edges out idol Thierry Henry, who scored his 50th goal against – you guessed it, Liverpool!Henry was 24 years and 128 days when hitting that milestone.Saka, currently 23 years and 52 days old, now has another personal record to his name.Copy linkCopiedKon the ManIbrahima Konaté was Liverpool’s ‘best player by a mile’.That’s the view of Reds legend Jamie Carragher, who felt the defender helped Trent Alexander-Arnold in a way Virgil van Dijk failed to do for Andy Robertson in the opener.He told Sky: “He was amazing, Konate was fantastic. Honestly he was Liverpool’s best player by a mile.”How he helped cover that side, coming across. Konate’s natural reaction is to get across.”He’s actually picked and was bought because he’s playing alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold (who moves into midfield) and finds himself as a centre back and right back in a game.”Copy linkCopiedSaka reactsBukayo Saka believes Arsenal players let themselves down in the second half to throw away two points.He told Sky Sports: “We’re a bit disappointed. Credit to Liverpool, they’re a good team.“But we just feel like we didn’t show our best selves for the full 90 minutes.“I think first half we showed our qualities, we dominated and they scored from a set piece but didn’t really have any other shots.“Second half we sat back a bit and we weren’t at our best. Liverpool had more momentum and won more duels than us.“Losing Gabriel, he’s a big player for us. That’s not an excuse, we have to adapt and do our best whoever is on the pitch.”Copy linkCopiedHow we stand nowA point apiece leaves Manchester City on top following their win yesterday.Liverpool now a point behind and Arsenal a further FOUR behind.Giving City a five-point lead after nine games, a long way back already for the Gunners.Copy linkCopiedVan Dijk reactsThe Liverpool skipper tells Sky Sports: “It’s a very tough place to come, obviously teams have noted that over the years.”It was difficult for them as well but to come back twice is a good thing. We take a point and go.”They’re very solid in set pieces but when I was marked by Partey, he was only looking at me so it was quite easy to get away from him.”We didn’t create many chances in the second half but we were much more dominant and winning second balls and we kept trying.”Copy linkCopiedSummarisedRoy Keane told Sky Sports: “I thought it was a disappointing game, a real lack of quality.“Arsenal go 2-1 up and Liverpool lacked intensity but they probably deserved to get the draw at the end.“Not a great game but a draw probably the right result.”Copy linkCopiedTightLiverpool marginally shading the stats though there wasn’t much in it at all.They certainly edged the second period.Copy linkCopiedFT summary from Dave Kidd at the EmiratesYou only had to look across Arsenal’s back four in the final minutes to realise how tough Mikel Arteta’s had it – midfielder Thomas Partey at right-back; right-back Ben White at centre-half, then understudy Jakub Kiwior and youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly.Given that, it was little wonder that Mo Salah stole a point for Liverpool, who rode their luck and kept their heads in an impressively hostile Emirates environment. Copy linkCopied More

ARSENAL and Liverpool are all set to battle at the Emirates in a thrilling Premier League Super Sunday clash.Mikel Arteta was sweating over the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber both players are fit to start.Kick-off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier LeagueLive stream: NowTVArsenal XI: Arsenal: Raya, Partey, White, Gabriel, Timber, Rice, Merino, Trossard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz.Liverpool XI: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones, Salah, Diaz, Nunez.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Emirates with our live blog below…Redknapp backs the RedsFormer Tottenham and West Ham boss Harry Redknapp has predicted a 2-1 win for Liverpool at the Emirates the afternoon.He told told BetVictor: “What a game this is set to be! Things haven’t been right for Arsenal of late. Even before last week’s red, they’ve been winning games by the odd goal and haven’t been as dominant of late. “I think they badly miss Martin Odegaard’s class and composure in the final third and they seem to be accumulating more injuries.”Liverpool may not catch the eye as much as they did under Jurgen Klopp, but they look organised, they have the league’s best defensive record and that’s not by accident. A win here and they probably become the title favourites.”No William Saliba is massive. His absence probably cost them the title a couple of seasons ago and I think it’s bound to be a factor here, he’s just that good. “I think Liverpool edge it and Mohamed Salah could be the difference, particularly if it looks like Riccardo Calafiori will be out as well.”Copy linkCopiedLaur KiddingLaura Woods has claimed Arsenal are not Manchester City’s main title rivals this season.The TNT Sports host has also admitted the Gunners “don’t look the part” amid their poor disciplinary record this season.Ahead of the match, Woods admitted Arsenal’s disciplinary record is a worry.She told BetMGM: “I do worry for Arsenal, with injuries and suspensions.”No Ricardo Calafiori, no Martin Odegaard, no Jurien Timber and no William Saliba. I tell you what, it’s pretty infuriating being an Arsenal fan at the moment!”What’s even more infuriating is feeling like a broken record and mentioning that the next day Tosin Adarabioyo only got booked for a foul just like Saliba’s on Diogo Jota.”Yes, we Arsenal fans moan, but we should also all be wanting to see consistency in the league with decisions like this because next week it’ll be your team. “Taking a bit of responsibility, though, Arsenal need to stop getting themselves into these situations. We’re literally leaking points and throwing away games. We don’t look the part at all!”Credit: PACopy linkCopied30 minutes to go We’re now just 30 minutes from the big kick off at the Emirates with the Liverpool bus seen here arriving a bit earlier today.This is a massive clash between two sides who are expecting to mount a serious title challenge with Man City.Pep Guardiola’s team strolled to a 1-0 win over Southampton on Saturday to put the pressure back onto Arne Slot’s team – who can go back to the top with a win.Arsenal are currently six points of City and another defeat today would be a bitter pill to swallow, even at this early stage of the season. Copy linkCopiedWhat it all meansIt’s all change at the back for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, with Jurrien Timber coming in for Ricardo Calafiori, Ben White moving into the middle because of William Saliba’s red card and Thomas Partey starting at right-back.Raheem Sterling also loses his place with Gabriel Martinelli coming in, while Bukayo Saka is back in the team after lots of hand wringing by Gooners in the last few days.Liverpool, meanwhile, have made three changes from the win over Chelsea last weekend with Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Alexis Mac Allister coming back into the team.Diaz had missed Liverpool’s last three matches, having picked up an injury just before the international break, while Nunez and Mac Allister keep their places from midweek.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLiverpool team news – Diaz returnsLiverpool: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones, Salah, Diaz, Nunez.Subs: Jaros, Davies, Gomez, Endo, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Tsimikas, Quansah, Morton.Copy linkCopiedArsenal team news – Saka INArsenal: Raya, Partey, White, Gabriel, Timber, Rice, Merino, Trossard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz. Subs: Neto, Zinchenko, Kiwior, Nichols, Myles-Skelly, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Sterling, Jesus.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool’s absentee listArne Slot’s side have some problems of their own.Alisson continues to be sidelined after suffering a major hamstring issue against Crystal Palace at the beginning of the month.And he’ll be joined in the infirmary by Harvey Elliot who sustained a foot injury, and Diogo Jota due to abdominal pain.Federico Chiesa and Conor Bradley are both uncertain.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedWill he cost the Gunners?Someone who isn’t injured but is unavailable for this match is highly-rated centre-back William Saliba.The French phenomenon earned his first-ever sending-off after VAR intervened and upgraded an initial yellow card to a red.William Saliba was initially booked for pulling back Bournemouth striker Evanilson.Saliba attempted to stop the Brazilian who was ready to burst completely clear mid-pitch.VAR Jared Gillett summoned on-pitch ref Rob Jones to the monitor.And after looking, Jones had no doubts as he waved a red to reduce the Gunners to 10 men.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal’s injury latest The Gunners have been struck with several injuries ahead of this huge Premier League clash.With Kieran Tierney out of the picture, Takehiro Tomiyasu suffering a fresh knee setback, Riccardo Calafiori being forced off midweek and Jurrien Timber not spotted in training, Mikel Arteta could struggle to field a back four.Looking further forward, Martin Odegaard is close to returning but this looks to be too soon and Bukayo Saka hasn’t featured since picking up a muscle strain on duties with England.However, images of Timber and Saka with the team at the hotel have been circulating on social media.Could this be mind games from Mikel Arteta?Copy linkCopiedWelcome to SunSport’s coverage of Arsenal vs LiverpoolThis is what Super Sunday’s in the Premier League are made of – English giants Arsenal and Liverpool facing off in a mouthwatering match at the Emirates – and SunSport will have the ENTIRE coverage right here.Going right back to last weekend, Arsenal suffered their first Prem away defeat since New Year’s Eve 2023 at the hands of a rejuvenated Bournemouth side.Goals from Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert was enough for the Cherries to seal all three points, but the Gunners were dealt an even bigger blow when William Saliba picked up a red card.However, Mikel Arteta’s men did bounceback with a midweek Champions League 1-0 win against Shakthar Donetsk, albeit was far from convincing.Elsewhere, Liverpool are flying as they come into this game off back-to-back wins against Chelsea and RB Leipzig.Furthermore, with all of Arsenal’s absentees, they’ll be tipped to continue this impressive winning run and climb back to the top of the tree.But one thing about the Premier League is that you have to expect the unexpected which even comes down to injuries in the squad.Copy linkCopied More

MANCHESTER UNITED travel to West Ham for a huge Premier League clash at the London Stadium this afternoon.Erik ten Hag’s men are looking to secure back-to-back wins in the top flight for the first time this season.Elsewhere, Tottenham face a tricky London derby clash against Crystal Palace, while Chelsea take on Eddie Howe’s Newcastle.Kick off time: 2pmTV/Stream: Not available in the UK.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPremier League resultsCrystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamChelsea 2-1 NewcastleWest Ham 2-1 Man UtdArsenal vs Liverpool – 4.30pmCopy linkCopiedFT! West Ham 2-1 Manchester UnitedYet another Premier League defeat for Manchester United.Two huge talking points that will be talked about for this week – the West Ham penalty which was a bit iffy and that Dalot miss.Boy, did that turn out to be costly…Copy linkCopiedLatest – West Ham 1-0 Manchester UnitedAlmost FOURTEEN minutes of stoppage time has been played now!Garnacho slides a ball into the box for Zirkzee who has a side-footed attempt blocked!Copy linkCopiedFT! Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleChelsea back to winning ways in the Premier League!Copy linkCopiedLatest – West Ham 1-0 Manchester UnitedEmerson with the chance to kill the game but his shot is straight at Onana.Up the other end, a ball into the box for Hojlund is missed by the Dane as time starts to run out with only a couple of minutes of added time left.Copy linkCopiedFT! Crystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamMateta’s goal the difference at Selhurst Park for Palace’s first win of the season!Copy linkCopied90+6 – Crystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamEight yellow cards shown in this one but just that one goal still.Spurs have had more of the ball in the second half yet Crystal Palace have had more of the opportunities to kill the game.Copy linkCopied90+3 – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleNkunku kicks the ball away after fouling Bruno G and is shown a yellow card this time.Copy linkCopied90+2 – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleYeah, no penalty given. Good work from VAR.Nkunku escapes a booking for throwing himself to ground looking for it. Four minutes of stoppage time remaining.Copy linkCopiedLatest – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleChelsea think they have a penalty when Nkunku goes down running alongside Burn.Simon Hooper takes his time to think about it before pointing to the spot.Having watched it back, it’s an absolute shocker of a decision and VAR will surely turn this over.Copy linkCopied90+2 – GOAL! WEST HAM 2-1 Manchester UnitedJARROD BOWEN scores from the spot!Onana goes the right way, down to his left but Bowen finds the corner. A huge goal for the hosts.Copy linkCopiedPENALTY TO WEST HAM!In the 90th minute and Manchester United are FURIOUS!De Ligt adjudged to have fouled Danny Ings. Very soft, very controversial. A huge moment.And there’s going to be 12 minutes of added time too!Copy linkCopiedVAR check…David Coote on his way to the screen to review a penalty appeal for West Ham!A few of their players were calling for it, for a foul on Danny Ings….Copy linkCopiedCompetitiveMuch better from the Hammers in this half as they ramp up the pressure.United have been better since falling behind and it sets up a great closing stages.Copy linkCopiedFrom Andy Dillon at Stamford BridgeWhatever your loyalty, it’s heartwarming to see Romeo Lavia finally making an impact after such injury troubles.  Filling in for Chelsea’s captain Enzo Fernandez he has done a sterling job and set Palmer on his way for The Blues’ second goal.Copy linkCopied81 – GOAL! West Ham 1-1 MANCHESTER UNITEDWhat a huge goal this could well be!Diallo zips a clever ball to the back post to find Dalot all alone.He nods it back into a dangerous area and Zirkzee should be scoring with his head from there.Instead, he nods it into the path of CASEMIRO who heads from just a few yards out into the top corner.Copy linkCopiedLatest – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleHuge let off for Chelsea there as Alexander Isak bullies Levi Colwill off the ball and then goes round Robert Sanchez.With the goal gaping – and a team-mate free in the middle – he only needs to pass it across for a goal, but instead tries to beat another Chelsea defender and the ball drops out for a corner.Copy linkCopiedLatest scoresJust as we were heading into the final quarter of an hour in the 3pm games yesterday, it’s looking tight across the division.Latest scoresCrystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamChelsea 2-1 NewcastleWest Ham 1-0 Man UtdCopy linkCopied74 – GOAL! WEST HAM 1-0 Man UtdThe deadlock is broken – and it’s CRYSENCIO SUMMERVILLE!Garnacho – who has been woefully wasteful – with a poor ball inside which West Ham win back and get to Bowen wide on the right.He picks out Ings inside the area who scuffs his shot towards the back post and Summerville follows it in and slides in for a tap-in.His shirt is off as he bounds down the touchline in celebration!Copy linkCopiedFrom Charlie Wyett at the London StadiumWest Ham have certainly improved in the second half although they could not have got any worse. The triple change at half-time has made a difference, Crysencio Summerville has added a spark and the home fans have finally found their voices.Although West Ham are on top, they do remain open at the back. As stalemates go, this is entertaining.Copy linkCopiedFrom Rob Maul at Selhurst ParkEberechi Eze should have been given a penalty when he was brought down in the Tottenham penalty box on 52 minutes. But neither the referee nor VAR decided to give one.  You do wonder sometimes if the Stockley Park officials are having a tea break because they should have overruled man-in-the-middle Darren Bond on that occasion.Copy linkCopiedLatest – Crystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamWell then. Arsenal fans will be crying out for a red card for Micky van de Ven here.Not just as it’s Spurs, but because William Saliba is missing today for a similar challenge.The Dutchman with a last-man challenge on Ismaila Sarr but it’s only a yellow card….Copy linkCopiedLate gameIt probably won’t surprise you to hear Bukayo Saka actually STARTS for Arsenal against Liverpool later.Arteta might’ve fooled one or two, mind you. But I’m pretty sure Arne Slot wasn’t one of those.Jurrien Timber, who was another one seemingly set to miss out, also starts.Our Arsenal vs Liverpool blog is now LIVE.Copy linkCopiedIronic cheersThe home support do have something to cheer about as De Ligt goes into the book for stopping a West Ham attack.Ironic cheers, perhaps. But still something to get excited about and now the atmosphere is picking up!Copy linkCopiedAnother chance goes beggingDecent build-up from United as West Ham continue to struggle to live with them.Rashford’s deep cross from the left finds Garnacho unmarked outside the back post but his left foot volley is into the side net.Copy linkCopied More