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      Bristol Rovers sack manager Matt Taylor weeks after he was forced to step away due to ‘ongoing family emergency’

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      BRISTOL ROVERS have sacked manager Matt Taylor following Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Birmingham.Taylor’s assistant, Wayne Carlisle, has also been relieved of his duties amid the staff shake-up.Matt Taylor has been sacked by Bristol RoversCredit: GettyFormer Sunderland star Lee Cattermole has been announced as one of two interim replacementsCredit: Getty – ContributorA statement from Bristol Rovers on Monday morning read: “Bristol Rovers FC can confirm that Manager Matt Taylor and Assistant Manager Wayne Carlisle have been relieved of their first team duties.”The Club would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Matt and Wayne for all their hard work during their time with Bristol Rovers, and we wish them both every success in their respective future careers.”David Horseman and Lee Cattermole will take interim responsibility for first-team football duties while the Club undertakes a thorough recruitment process for a new first-team manager.”Taylor joined Bristol just over one year ago following spells in charge of Rotherham United and Exeter City.READ MORE FOOTBALLDuring his time at the club, the 42-year-old took charge of 57 games.Out of those he won 19, drew seven and suffered 31 defeats.Bristol Rovers now sit 20th in the League One table following a 2-0 loss to Birmingham at the weekend.After the match, Taylor admitted he had concerns about the future of his job.Most read in EFLFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe told BBC Radio Bristol: “I can’t control that. Whoever is in charge of this football team the same patterns will occur.”The manager went on to add: “People will say ‘Just kick it and chase it’ but we haven’t got the physicality to do that.EFL club owner gives update on new £2bn ‘spaceship’ stadium included in mega plans for state-of-the-art complex “So in terms of the plan at the start – slightly younger profile, slightly different in terms of using the ball and manipulating the ball – we have to believe they can still improve.”Confidence is now a big factor and you can’t hide away from it, so you need the ones who will stand up and be counted.”It’s my team and results haven’t been good enough. There are players coming back but something has to change in our direction.”Taylor was forced to temporarily step away from the job last month due to a family emergency.He went on to miss two fixtures before returning.Former Premier League star Lee Cattermole will take charge on an interim basis following Taylor’s departure, alongside David Horseman.Cattermole joined the club’s coaching staff just last week.Upon his arrival, he said: “I am delighted to join the coaching team at Bristol Rovers.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Having spoken to the guys here and George Friend, I very quickly got excited about the project being developed here at the Club.”Everything I’ve heard about Bristol Rovers tells me it’s an exciting time to be part of things here, and I’m looking forward to getting going.” More

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      Man Utd star Harry Maguire admits he’s had ‘really positive’ contract talks as he eyes future at club under Ruben Amorim

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      HARRY MAGUIRE revealed he has held ‘positive’ talks with Manchester United about his future.The former Red Devils captain is out of contract at the end of the season, though the club have an option to extend his stay by a year.Harry Maguire revealed he has held talks with the club over his futureCredit: GettyMaguire has struggled with injuries in recent months but his performances have improved, and he played 90 minutes in the derby win over Manchester City.His future at Old Trafford is still unclear but Maguire said he has held positive talks with club chiefs.He said: “I haven’t really thought about it. I’ve still got this year to go with an option in their hands.“But, yeah, all the signs are positive at the moment and the chat that I’m having is really positive.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDMaguire appears to have turned a corner since being made available for transfer in the summer of 2023.West Ham had a bid accepted for the centre-back but Maguire turned it down as he wanted to stay and fight for his place at United.Maguire is now being picked by new boss Ruben Amorim, who has deployed a back three since taking the reigns.Speaking of his adjusted role, Maguire added: “I’ve been injured when he first joined, so I’ve just got buy myself a bit of time and they’re looking after my minutes, so I haven’t been able to play back-to-back games yet.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMan Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s best performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez’ pass, he then clipped the ball past Ederson and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on in a deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zirkzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6No time to have any influence on the game.“Hopefully with 90 minutes under my belt for the first time in two, three months, really.“It’s nice, it feels good. Obviously playing the back three, I’ve played in numerous times in my career – generally played on the left, but obviously playing in the middle at the moment.Gary Neville hits out at ‘Moping’ Rashford and Garnacho and has heated argument with Micah Richards live on Sky Sports “It feels good, we feel solid. There’s still, like I say, so much more improvement we need to do.”Speaking of Amorim’s impact, Maguire continued: “I think you can see we have a good structure, a good style of play, the way that he wants us to work.“But, yeah, I think his demands, he’s tactically very good. He’s proven that he’s a winner.“And, look, we’re still pretty new. I think he’s been here a month now or so, and we’re really looking forward to where we can go and where we can take this club, and I’m sure he’ll take it in a positive way.” More

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      Gary Neville hits out at ‘MOPING’ Rashford and Garnacho and has heated argument with Micah Richards live on Sky Sports

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      GARY NEVILLE wants “moping” Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho to use being dropped as motivation to raise their standards.The Manchester United duo were axed from Ruben Amorim’s matchday squad for yesterday’s trip to the Etihad.Gary Neville and Micah Richards debated the situationCredit: X @SkySportsPLMarcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were dropped for yesterday’s matchCredit: APFollowing the Red Devils’ dramatic 2-1 triumph, Sky Sports pundits Neville, Roy Keane and Micah Richards debated Rashford and Garnacho’s situations.Neville, 49, said: “I don’t know about their long term future, but what is really clear is that [Amorim] mentioned engaging with team-mates, he’s mentioned standards.”He’s giving us clues, in fact, emphatic clues, about the last few days that they’re moping and not doing their bit around the training ground.”It’s standards in training and he’s thought ‘no, I’m not having it, I’m not accepting it’. Good on him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”For far too long we’ve seen players mope around that pitch and still continue to get a game or on the bench. No.”It’s got to be non-negotiable. If you don’t give your all in your job, you’re gone, you’re out. That’s it.”Neville went on to add that he hopes the pair can use this as fuel to raise their levels and improve.He continued: “We’ve been sat in this studio for years as ex-Man United players saying ‘give your absolute all’ and players haven’t been running back.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRoy Keane also had his sayCredit: X @SkySportsPLAmad Diallo fired home Man Utd’s late winnerCredit: Getty”We’ve seen Rashford and Garnacho stand on that left and right wing and not chase back when full-backs have gone past them and still stay on the pitch. No more.”I want Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho to come back stronger, take the message that they’ve been given by training at the training ground this morning on a Sunday with no-one else there.Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim says he has no disciplinary issues with Rashford and Garnacho “I want them to take this in the right spirit and become the very best players for Manchester United.”I don’t care who you are, whether you’re Andrei Kanchelskis or Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Nani, whoever you are as a wide player at Manchester United you’ve got to run this way [forward] as fast as you can and run that way [backwards] as fast as you can.”They have got the talent, they’ve got the ability, but if they don’t do that there is no place for you in the club, there is no place for you in the team.”Richards, meanwhile, attempted to defend Rashford.’THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD’After Neville compared the forward’s application to that of Amad Diallo, Richards, 36, said: “It’s different though, for Rashford.”He’s got the weight of the world on his shoulders, it’s pressure.”You know what it’s like. Coming into the team as a kid, you run around.”For me it just looks like Rashford’s got the world on his shoulders. It seems to me like there’s a bigger problem than just football.”You have to earn the right to win football matchesRoy KeaneExasperated, Neville responded: “Micah, I played with David Beckham, with Wayne Rooney, with Roy Keane…”The pressure that Marcus Rashford is under is nothing like the pressure that David Beckham and Roy Keane were under.”Richards then hit back: “But look at your squad. The names you’ve just reeled off. All serial winners. This Man United team are not all serial winners.”As Neville reached for his glass of water, Keane responded to Richards: “We weren’t winners at the start Micah, you have to earn the right to win football matches.”Rashford watched the match from home, and after the game posted a picture of his TV with the caption: “Yesssssssss! Love it lads.”‘IT’S A SIMPLE SELECTION’Explaining his selection decisions, Amorim said: “We try to evaluate everything training performance, game performances, engagement with team-mates, push their team-mates up.”Everything is on the line when we analyse and try to choose the players. It is my selection. Simple.“I don’t want to send a message it is simply an evaluation and they know it. The players are really, really smart.”Everybody understands my decision and I have to choose. It is simple selection.“Of course the context is difficult because we have to win games and we have a difficult situation now.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I pay attention to everything, the way you eat, the way you put your clothes to go to a game. Everything. I make my evaluation and then I decide.”Man Utd will next be in action on Thursday when they travel to Tottenham for their League Cup quarter-final.Man Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s bets performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez pass, he then clipped the ball past Edersonn and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on ina deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zrikzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90’ – 6No time to have any influence on the game. 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      ‘We played like under-15s,’ fumes Bernardo Silva as angry Man City ace admits ‘we deserved’ Man Utd loss

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      BERNARDO SILVA has slammed Manchester City for “playing like under-15s” in their defeat to Manchester United.Despite taking a one-nil lead through Josko Gvardiol in the first half, City were undone by two late goals from their cross-town rivals.Bernardo Silva had harsh words for his team-mates after Man City’s late collapse against Man CityCredit: X @SkySportsPLThe late defeat saw City move to just one win from their last 11Credit: GettyIt saw Pep Guardiola’s side record fall to just one win in their last 11 games.And speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Silva, 30, said City “deserved” the result.He said: “We deserved what happened. At this level a game or two is unlucky. We can’t say this is lucky or unlucky — 10 games it’s not about that.“Minute 87 in a derby, winning 1-0 and our corner ends in a penalty for them, if we make these stupid decisions with three or four minutes to go you deserve to pay for that. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Looking at the game I think there was only one team that could win the game, but at the end we lost. It’s not one game, it’s a lot of games lately. “We have to look at ourselves. You can say ‘oh that’s a bit unlucky’, no. It’s the decisions you make. Today in the last minute we played like Under-15s.”On the “stupid” decisions City have been making, Silva continued: “We don’t want them to happen. “It’s a bit frustrating because if you look at the game until [the] 86th minute there was only one team that could win the game. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Then from a corner for Man City, you leave a centre-back, Ruben stayed, but we end up with the ball at our keeper. There’s no excuse for that.”Silva, who has been around for six Premier League titles, did not have any qualms about naming and shaming team-mates either.Pep Guardiola says ‘I’m the manager and I’m not good enough’ as Man City lose again He added: “When it happens in 10 games, we have to look at ourselves and see what we can do better.”There needs to be communication for us to play short or to keep the ball in the corner or something.”At least if the ball ends up with one of our midfielders, just put it in the corner. Not put yourself under pressure. It’s not just the pass from Matheus to the keeper. “It’s everything, how the ball ends up from Ruben [Dias] to Matheus [Nunes] and Kyle [Walker] we have to do better. “Be more experienced, smarter, at this level even if you’re better than the opponent. You deserve to lose the game.”It’s quite normal that we’re not very happy at the minute. Not just this game but the last month. We have to do better individually and collectively because it’s not the standards of Manchester City.”The defeat saw City drop outside of the top four, with City travelling to Aston Villa for their next game.Pep Guardiola’s horror Man City runPEP GUARDIOLA admitted he is having sleepless nights as he endures his worst-ever spell as a manager.Here are the three-time defending Premier League champions’ nightmare last 10 games…Oct 30: Tottenham 2 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 2: Bournemouth 2 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 5: Sporting Lisbon 4 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 9: Brighton 2 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 23 – Man City 0 Tottenham 4 – DEFEATNov 26: Man City 3 Feyenoord 3 – DRAWDec 1: Liverpool 2 Man City 0 – DEFEATDec 4: Man City 3 Nottingham Forest – WINDec 7: Crystal Palace 2 Man City 2 – DRAWDec 11: Juventus 2 Man City 0 – DEFEATTOTAL – WINS 1, DRAWS 2, DEFEATS 7 More

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      Gareth Southgate’s former England assistant Steve Holland set to land first manager job in 17 years

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      FORMER England assistant manager Steve Holland will be named the new head coach of Yokohama F-Marinos this week.Gareth Southgate’s No 2 flew to Japan for contract talks last week and has agreed to take charge for the new J1 League season, which starts in February.Gareth Southgate’s former England assistant Steven Holland is set for a managerial job in JapanCredit: GettyHolland won numerous trophies as a No2 at ChelseaCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdHolland, 54, has not had a managerial role since an 18-month spell in charge of Crewe in League One 17 years ago.But he has been one of England’s most successful coaches over the past two decades.He helped Chelsea win two Premier League titles and the Champions League during eight years as an assistant coach at Stamford Bridge.After leaving the Blues to join the FA, he helped Southgate lead England to a World Cup semi-final and two European Championship finals before standing down last summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThomas Tuchel, another Champions League winner with Chelsea, is now at the helm of the national team.He officially starts his new role next month.And Tuchel now knows that his first match will be against Albania at Wembley on March 21.England have been drawn against the Balkan side in a tasty World Cup 2026 qualifying group.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSerbia, Latvia and Andorra make up the other teams in Group K.Fans are already eagerly awaiting Tuchel’s first England squad after his recent praise for Chelsea’s Cole Palmer.The Sun’s Charlie Wyett reacts to World Cup 2026 qualifying draw as Thomas Tuchel’s England are placed in group full of controversyWhile the German has even extended an olive branch to Three Lions rebel Ben White.Speaking about the Arsenal defender, Tuchel said: “It should be a clean start and clear narrative, I will be in the stadiums from January.“Yes, I will reach out to him (White).” More

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      Amorim could have made up an excuse for dropping Rashford but didn’t, and now he is on his final chance at Man Utd

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      ALL the talk before this game was about Marcus Rashford.By the end, the delirious Manchester United fans did not give their former hero a second thought.Marcus Rashford is on his final warning at Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyHe was axed by Ruben Amorim for United’s 2-1 win at Man CityCredit: PAThey had done very nicely without him, thank you, a point new Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim made quite forcibly afterwards.Rashford’s ability meant he should have been here — he should have been centre stage, he should have had the spotlight following him.But the forward’s application means the floodlights are fading very fast and he needs to be very careful if he is going to have a United career beyond the New Year.This was a big statement from Amorim to leave Rashford, 27, and the 20-year-old Alejandro Garnacho out of the squad altogether.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOn the morning of the game, they were ordered to train with Jonny Evans and Toby Collyer, while the rest of the squad prepared for the trip to the Etihad.Amorim has simply not been happy with the pair in training, in games or, it appears, off the pitch either.The fall from grace for Rashford has been dramatic.From being a shining example to all kids who dream of becoming a football star for the club they grew up supporting.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe trip from Withington to Buckingham Palace and an MBE in recognition of his fantastic work in ensuring this country’s poor and hungry children are looked after should never be forgotten.On the pitch two seasons ago, Rashford also posted the career-best figures of 30 goals for a campaign.’It doesn’t look good’ – Roy Keane tips Marcus Rashford for Man Utd transfer exit after he is DROPPED for City clashRashford has split up with partner Lucia LoiCredit: GettyHe made a surprise appearance at the NBA last monthCredit: GettyThe world then was at his feet . . . and then it all seemed to become too much.The attention, the celebrity, the fame, the riches, the nightlife — all those temptations that come with being a modern-day Premier League star were there and he  welcomed them.Suddenly, a shy lad who used to stay under the radar off the field with his childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi was enjoying the trappings.That relationship with Loi has been a casualty of it all, too.Amorim could easily have used the excuse of rotation, tiredness, a tweak or whatever for his and Garnacho’s absence — but he was not going to. He wanted people to know why they were out. Not good enough.Rashford’s form began to slide last season as he went from that remarkable 30-goal campaign in 2022-23 to scoring just eight times.He lost his place not only in United’s first team but in the England squad for the summer’s Euros in Germany.Former Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag had protected him. The Dutchman warned him and he was still let down on — and notably off — the pitch.Rashford’s amazing charity work can’t be forgottenCredit: PAFirst, when Rashford partied in the city centre following United’s 3-0 home derby defeat to Pep Guardiola’s men in October of last year.Ten Hag said that was “unacceptable”.It was his birthday and it was a quiet family affair, his PR guru tried to trot out. It was anything but.Then Rashford was partying until the early hours of Friday, January 26, in Belfast, when he was meant to be training later that day ahead of a Sunday trip to Newport in the FA Cup.He got a private jet back but rang in sick.When former Ajax chief Ten Hag found out why, he was beyond angry.The manager later confided that he wanted to freeze him out in United’s reserves but just did not have enough players.The pair barely talked again.Man Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s best performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez’ pass, he then clipped the ball past Ederson and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on in a deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zirkzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6No time to have any influence on the game.It takes a lot for the Red Devils supporters to turn on one of their own — but that is what has happened with Rashford.The fans see a lack of application, slumped shoulders, an unforgivable lack of effort on the pitch.His United team-mates see it, too, and there have been verbal altercations on the pitch.Amorim’s arrival from Sporting Lisbon last month offered new hope.So what on earth was he doing  spending the weekend before the new boss arrived courtside at an NBA game in New York, sporting a  Louis Vuitton coat and glitzy grillz on his teeth?Perhaps it was this that Amorim was referring to when he said it was “important how people dressed”.There were so many withdrawals from the England squad at that time that anyone in a replica shirt had a chance of a call-up, but Rashford did not get one.That is how far he has slipped down the ladder with the Three Lions.He scored in the opening two minutes of Amorim’s first game in charge away to Ipswich.And another pair followed in the 4-0 win over Everton.But he started on the bench for the Arsenal and Nottingham Forest defeats.He was then hooked after 56 minutes away to Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League. Amorim has seen enough.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Portuguese says the player will get another chance — it will be his last.And one day Rashford is really going to regret it . . . More

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      Gary Neville’s commentary for Amad Diallo’s goal goes viral as Man Utd legend has another Torres goalgasm moment

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      AMAD DIALLO’s match-winning moment in the Manchester derby as United came from behind to win 2-1 at City gave Gary Neville one of his famous goalgasms.The 22-year-old won a penalty late – scored by Bruno Fernandes – before then scoring an injury-time winner.Amad Diallo was the match-winner as Man Utd mounted a late comeback to beat Man CityCredit: PAThe goal left Gary Neville in raptures as he had another priceless moment on commentaryCredit: AFPAnd the attacker’s last-gasp strike had Gary Neville in raptures on commentary.As the ball trickled into the goal for the winner, Neville was heard on Sky Sports co-commentary alongside Peter Drury giving another priceless reaction.It was a throwback to his legendary commentary clip when Fernando Torres sent Chelsea into the Champions League final with a shock goal against Barcelona in 2012.Reacting on social media, one fan said: “That Gary Neville ‘OOOOOOHHHHHH WOAHHHHHHHHH’ has got to be one for the history books.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA second said: “Fairs, although I still rate the one he did for Fernando Torres’ goal against Barcelona.”A third said: “One of @GNev2’s very best non-verbal warblings.”Another said: “Top 2 Neville commentary moments and it’s not 2.”A fifth added: “I need a compilation of all of Gary’s ‘OOOOOOOHHHH WOOOAHHH’.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSpeaking in the Sky Sports studio after the game, Neville was full of praise for Ruben Amorim’s bold choice to completely leave out Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.Neville said: “I don’t know about their long-term future.Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim says he has no disciplinary issues with Rashford and Garnacho “But what is really clear is that [Amorim] mentioned engaging with team-mates, he’s mentioned standards. “He’s giving us clues, in fact, emphatic clues, about the last few days that they’re moping and not doing their bit around the training ground.”It’s standards in training and he’s thought ‘no, I’m not having it, I’m not accepting it’. Good on him.”For far too long we’ve seen players mope around that pitch and still continue to get a game or on the bench. “No. It’s got to be non-negotiable. If you don’t give your all in your job, you’re gone, you’re out. That’s it.”Rashford shared a picture of him celebrating the win from home to Instagram.On his and Garnacho’s absence, Amorim explained the pair were left out due to simple selection and had trained well on Sunday morning.READ MORE SUN STORIESElsewhere, Kyle Walker was labelled “embarrassing” by Roy Keane after flopping to the floor when butting heads with Rasmus Hojlund, which came after he had fouled the United forward.The result lifted the Red Devils to 11th in the table, while City fell outside of the top four with Pep Guardiola’s side now registering just one win in their last 11.Man Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s bets performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez pass, he then clipped the ball past Edersonn and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on ina deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zrikzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6No time to have any influence on the game. 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      ‘I’m only doing it for the money’ – Tyson Fury gives brutally honest assessment of boxing career ahead of Usyk rematch

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      TYSON FURY claims he is more motivated by money than his boxing legacy, saying: “I wasn’t born in a Christmas cracker.”The Gypsy King has no intention of being a cheap plaything in the heavyweight division as he prepares for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury has admitted he will follow the money over legacyCredit: GettyFury said he wants the ‘easiest fights possible for the largest amounts of money’Credit: AFPAnd he is still fuming that Anthony Joshua cost him a fortune with his September slaughter at the hands of Daniel Dubois.He said: “I’m only doing it for the money, obviously. More generational wealth.“All prize fighters, if they tell the truth, do it for the money, don’t they? Who here is not doing it for the money?“I don’t want to work for f*** all. I want as much as I can get. I want the easiest fights possible for the largest amounts of money possible. I wasn’t born in a Christmas cracker.”READ MORE IN BOXINGA Saudi Arabia-written script had AJ winning his old IBF heavyweight world title back from his former Team GB understudy Dubois, with the Gypsy King watching from ringside and ready to pounce.No matter how Fury did in his rematch with Usyk, the biggest fight in British boxing history — and likely a double-header worth half-a-billion pounds — was in the bank.But when AJ, 35, was dropped in the very first round by Dynamite Dan — and ironed out brutally in the fifth — Fury leapt out of his VIP seat and roared: “That’s just cost me 150 million, the silly c”. Joshua has since rejected the instant rematch and is now recovering and however Fury does in his Saturday rerun with the 38-year-old Ukrainian, the battle lines are drawn for 2025. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the cash-crazed giant is still seething that Joshua’s first brutal KO defeat has hit him in the pocket. Fury, 36, said about his X-rated review of the Wembley demolition: “Yeah, I meant that. Of course I did. Oleksandr Usyk puts Tyson Fury rivalry aside and invites Gypsy King to the pub to ‘drink beer’ and cheer on Man Utd “We would have had a two-fight deal lined up for a s-tonne of money.“Unfortunately, doors open, doors close. If you’ve been knocked out twice or whatever, four, five times, or six or seven? What does it matter? It’s still a big fight.”Once the fanfare kicks off, Tyson’s wild dad John gets involved and brilliant old tales of their 2010 sparring session with a Rolex at stake are retold — it will be a huge money fight.But another Usyk masterclass on Saturday would mean their combined recent record will be 0-3 — and people outside the UK will see the clash as a showbiz fight between two spent forces — for dosh.But Fury’s story has not changed — he does not care about records or belts or legacies. Cash is king — and he will fight a fellow British icon in the desert or an MMA bloke in the snow for more of it.He said: “If he said to me, ‘right, you can fight AJ for 50 quid or you can fight Jon Jones in Antarctica for 1,050 quid’ — where am I going to go?“I’m going to go for the money obviously because I’m a prize fighter.”But even though he is a heavyweight boxing historian he couldn’t care less about his standing among the icons, just that his generational wealth must outlast his lifetime.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe father-of-seven said: “Legacy is my kids, isn’t it?“One thing I do care about is my family, my kids That’s it.” More