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Marcus Rashford scored his 21st goal of the season as Manchester United left it late to beat managerless Leeds United 2-0 at Elland Road on Sunday. Rashford salvaged a 2-2 draw for Erik ten Hag’s side after relegation-threatened Leeds had taken a shock two-goal lead when the two rivals met at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The forward continued his outstanding form by heading the Red Devils in front 10 minutes from time in a fiery Premier League encounter in West Yorkshire. Alejandro Garnacho sealed the victory five minutes later as Manchester United moved about Manchester City into second place ahead…

Manchester United recorded their first Premier League clean sheet since January 3 as they won 2-0 at Leeds on Sunday. Late goals from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho saw the Red Devils temporality rise to second in the table. United had failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five EPL matches, with their previous shutout coming since a 3-0 win over Bournemouth. Harry Maguire played the full 90 minutes against Bournemouth but had not started an EPL match since then. Maguire’s returned to United’s starting XI at Elland Road and played a key role in preventing Leeds from scoring.…

Marcus Rashford has been challenged to finish the season with as many as 35 goals by Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. Rashford hit the net for the 20th time this term as the Red Devils recovered from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 Premier League draw with Leeds United on Wednesday. The England forward has scored 12 goals in 14 appearances since returning from the World Cup and has almost three times as many goals as United’s next highest scorer Bruno Fernandes, who has seven to his name. With Rashford on course to comfortably surpass the most prolific campaign…

Erik ten Hag has praised Marcus Rashford’s goalscoring exploits but has set the Manchester United hitman a target of 30 to 35 goals this season. Netted 20th of the season against Leeds Third time in four campaigns he’s achieved that Manager Ten Hag still wants more WHAT HAPPENED? The 25-year-old’s header against Leeds on Wednesday sparked a United comeback that saw them salvage a point after going two goals down. Despite not being able to find a winner, he has been an integral part of United’s successes this campaign, netting 11 goals in the Premier League, one in the FA Cup, three…

Emi Martinez has opened up about his celebration with the FIFA World Cup Golden Glove award stating that even Lionel Messi asked him not to do it. The Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper had already done this celebration at the Copa America 2021. Messi had asked him not to repeat the gesture, however, he went on to defy his skipper. Explaining his celebration, Martinez said, “Do I regret the celebrations? Well, there are things I wouldn’t do again in the same way, I didn’t set out to hurt anyone. Throughout my career, I’ve played with French people and I’ve never had a problem… You…

Bruno Fernandes “goes 200mph like a headless chicken”, claims Paul Parker, with the Portuguese said to be too “selfish” to captain Manchester United. Playmaker is a key man for Red Devils Can let emotions spill over at times Inherited armband from Maguire WHAT HAPPENED? The 28-year-old playmaker has become a talismanic presence at Old Trafford, with 57 goals and 46 assists recorded for the Red Devils through 159 appearances. Fernandes is, however, a fiery character who often wears his heart on his sleeve and can rub team-mates and opponents up the wrong way. Parker says that is an issue that needs to be addressed, with…

Joao Felix has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo was a model professional after being dropped by ex-Portugal boss Fernando Santos. The 38-year-old headed to Qatar with the expectation he would lead his nation in what was likely his last World Cup. However, after getting through the group stage with Ronaldo in the side, he was unceremoniously axed for the last-16 clash with Switzerland. Goncalo Ramos came in for the ex-Manchester United star and instantly delivered, scoring a stunning hat-trick to secure their passage to the quarter finals. Ramos retained his place vs Morocco, but failed to replicate his feats with Ronaldo called from the…

The Dutchman has an iron fist inside a velvet glove – and in just seven months, he has turned the Premier League’s biggest underachievers back into a force to be reckoned with. Erik ten Hag has booted Cristiano Ronaldo out of Manchester United and given Jadon Sancho time out to deal with mental issues. He’s the manager who responded to a humiliating surrender at Brentford by ordering his players into training the next day – only to join them on an eight-and-a-half-mile punishment run in searing summer temperatures. The Dutchman has an iron fist inside a velvet glove – and in just seven…

Liverpool famously missed out on Cristiano Ronaldo but their gamble on Joao Carlos Teixeira, who made his debut for the club on this day in 2014, did not pay off. Deco (R) gives a thumbs-up next to team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo after Nuno Gomes (unseen) scored their team’s first goal during the Euro 2008 Championships quarter-final football match Portugal and Germany How things could have turned out differently. Back in 2003, Gerard Houllier and Phil Thompson were in talks with Sporting Lisbon regarding a £4m deal for a certain teenager called Cristiano Ronaldo, only for the Portuguese’s wage demands to cool their interest…

Julian Nagelsmann referred to Leo’s possible absence in the Champions League and praised the world champion. Lionel Messi lives an atypical situation in France. Despite having arrived as the world champion and being the main figure of the Argentine team, the Parisian ultras insist that the top winner of the Ballon d’Or (7) has to leave the club at the end of the season. While the most radical fans don’t want Leo, the Bayern Munich manager praised the Albiceleste captain. The tense relationship between the ultras of PSG and Lionel Messi was born in the previous campaign, when the current…

Jadon Sancho will return, but Casemiro remains unavailable for Manchester United ahead of the game against Leeds United on Sunday. Manchester United will be determined to return to winning ways when they lock horns with Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon. And Erik ten Hag has several pressing roster issues ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Casemiro is the most notable absentee as he remains suspended due to the straight red card he saw against Crystal Palace. The Brazilian international accompanies Donny van de Beek (knee), Christian Eriksen (ankle), Scott McTominay (knock), Anthony Martial (hip) and Antony (leg) on…

Mikel Arteta hailed the ‘courage’ of Leandro Trossard after the January signing stake an impressive case to start Wednesday’s crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City. Mikel Arteta refused to get too despondent after a 1-1 draw against Brentford (Picture: Sky Sports) The Gunners spurned the chance to move eight points clear of the reigning champions after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Thomas Frank’s in-form side at the Emirates Stadium. After a frustrating opening period, Arsenal sprung into life after the re-start but it took until the 64th minute for the deadlock to be broken. Trossard had only been on…

Trossard opens account for Arsenal but Premier leaders are held by Brentford Despite Arsenal dominating the possession (69%) and shot counts (23-9), it was the Bees who created the better quality chances. Arsenal have looked defensively vulnerable in two straight games now which has to be seen as a concern.Brentford extended their unbeaten run to 10 matches and remain in the hunt for a top six berth. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta claimed Brentford’s equaliser should have been ruled out for offside. The Gunners had taken the lead in the second half when Leandro Trossard scored his first goal for the…

GABRIEL MARTINELLI STRUGGLES FOR ARSENAL IN BRENTFORD DRAW Gabriel Martinelli had another difficult outing for Arsenal as they played out a frustrating 1-1 Premier League draw against Brentford on Saturday. The Brazilian has been one of the Gunners’ top performers this campaign, registering seven goals and two assists from 20 league appearances. However, he has failed to make a goal contribution in the last five league games. He was once again disappointing against the Bees at the Emirates. Martinelli failed to win any of his eight duels while losing possession nine times. He failed to win a take-on. There were…

LONDON: Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to earn the right to become Premier League champions, rather than rely on any possible sanctions imposed on title rivals Manchester City. Arsenal are five points clear of champions City heading into this weekend’s fixtures — with the two teams meeting at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. The game will take place with a cloud hanging over City, who have been accused of more than 100 alleged breaches of financial rules. City have denied wrongdoing but could face tough sanctions, including points deductions and even expulsion, if they are found to have broken regulations…

For the second time this week Leeds United and Manchester United lock horns and there will be an intense atmosphere at Elland Road for this clash between bitter rivals. Managerless Leeds were 2-0 up at Old Trafford in midweek but coughed up their lead to draw 2-2 as they remain just above the relegation zone. After firing Jesse Marsch, there is a lot of uncertainty around Leeds but their players at least dug deep to grab a point on the road against their fiercest rivals. As for Manchester United, Erik ten Hag was not happy with the sloppy start against Leeds but he…

Man Utd’s takeover is moving closer with formal bids expected from a number of interested parties in the next week – and Erik ten Hag admits they will have to show him the money in the transfer market. Erik ten Hag has admitted that Manchester United’s next owners will have to show him the money if he is to continue his Old Trafford rebuild. The Dutchman insists that the Glazer family’s decision to put the club on the market did not affect his plans in the January transfer market – and that he continues to talk to the Americans about…

PSG’s already crippled squad dealt with a stomach virus ahead of a 3-1 Ligue 1 loss against Monaco on Saturday. PSG already crippled by injury Names of those affected not yet released Teenager Warren Zaire-Emery handed start WHAT HAPPENED? PSG were struck by a virus before their Ligue 1 clash, according to RMC Sport, with one player removed from the squad altogether and a number of regulars relegated to the bench. Fabian Ruiz, who was fit before the match and in training this week, is not in the XI. Meanwhile, Achraf Hakimi and Sergio Ramos began on the bench – although both…

A frightened Sir Alex Ferguson thanked the presence of seven police vans having been left shaken by hundreds of Leeds fans before a clash against rivals Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson was left frightened by the presence of hundreds of Leeds fans outside the team hotel during his time as Manchester United boss. In the build up to a League Cup tie at Elland Road back in the 2011/12 campaign, Leeds fans got wind that the United side were staying at the Malmaison Hotel. With a crowd forming with the idea of disrupting their rivals on their bus route to the ground, Ferguson compared the…

Bruno Fernandes has confessed he is enjoying his role as a leader of the Manchester United dressing room and is relishing the chance to work with the club’s young players. The Portugal international has regularly worn the captain’s armband in the absence of centre-back Harry Maguire, having proven himself as a natural leader to new manager Erik ten Hag. “I try to be myself,” Fernandes told The Athletic of his new role. “It’s the way I am – I know that if some people see me talking to my team-mates or giving information to them, some of them like it, others less.…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly called striker Mason Greenwood after charges against him including attempted rape were dropped. Man Utd head coach Erik ten Hag is reported to have called suspended forward Mason Greenwood and told him he was “pleased” after a number of criminal charges against him were dropped. Greenwood was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, assault and coercive and controlling behaviour back in January 2022, with a court date set for some time this month. However, the 21-year-old had all charges against him dropped on February 2, with the Crown Prosecution Service finding there was “no longer…

Lionel Messi would play these friendlies. Lionel Messi and Argentina won the Qatar World Cup almost two month ago, and since then, they have not been able to play together a single game, but that would be about to change, according to Argentinian sources. However, the party will be total in March, since the National Team has two friendlies scheduled after being world champion. Although it is not yet confirmed (although everything is very advanced), Lionel Scaloni’s team will play a match at the Monumental Stadium, which is completely renovated; and another in the interior of the country with the…

Charges of attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and assault against Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood were dropped in early February. Mason Greenwood has been in contact with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag for the first time since the charges against him were dropped in early February, it has been claimed. The forward, 21, had been due to stand trial in November but Greater Manchester Police announced last week that the Crown Prosecution Service had dropped charges of rape, assault and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour. The CPS said a “combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material…

Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of ‘dominating’ one of his Manchester United team-mates during his second stint at Old Trafford. Ronaldo departed United by mutual agreement in December, following a disappointing end to his time at the club. The Red Devils legend returned to Old Trafford, to much fanfare, in the summer of 2021, and netted 18 Premier League goals last season. He was also chiefly responsible for the Red Devils topping their Champions League group, scoring six goals. But United failed to qualify for the Champions League for this season, and reports emerged in the summer that Ronaldo wanted to leave the club. His form…