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What must have been so galling for Amorim is the fact that he had always had the tools to finally be the Sir Alex Ferguson successor to get it right. Succeeding Fergie may be the hardest job in football. Following Amorim might just be the easiest.
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https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-michael-carrick-simple-trick-4193682
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Salah starts again for Liverpool. Start of the farewell tour?
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Saudis confident Mo Salah will quit Liverpool this summer
Salah transfer looks 'inevitable' despite patching things up with Arne Slot
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/saudi-arabia-mo-salah-transfer-4187266
2 days ago
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Mohamed Salah didn't really want to leave under circumstances like how an acrimonious January exit would have played out. A summer move to Saudi Arabia, however, makes sense for all parties.
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Saudis confident Mo Salah will quit Liverpool this summer
Salah transfer looks 'inevitable' despite patching things up with Arne Slot
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/saudi-arabia-mo-salah-transfer-4187266
3 days ago
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Some huge performances. Mbeumo and Amad transform the attack, with Martinez and Shaw especially courageous at the back. But it was Fernandes and Mainoo who exposed Amorim's greatest mistake. Piece from Old Trafford on Carrick's dream start.
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Man Utd flatten Man City as Carrick exposes Amorim’s greatest mistake
Michael Carrick’s interim stint is off to perfect start with midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo repeatedly unlocking Pep Guardiola’s shell-shocked defence
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-michael-carrick-ruben-amorim-mainoo-fernandes-4162102
9 days ago
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EXCL: Understand Glasner has fallen down the Man Utd managerial shortlist, with availability not changing that. Told De Zerbi and Tuchel current top picks, with interest in Luis Enrique not cooling because club doesn’t want him, but the other way round. More here 👇
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Oliver Glasner no longer Man Utd's first choice - with two alternative targets
He is among the favourites to take over from interim boss Michael Carrick
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/oliver-glasner-man-utd-manager-targets-4176651?ico=most-popular
9 days ago
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They've been at it again. Whether it's Carrick's wife or Lisandro Martinez, nobody is safe from the ex-player podcast chatterati and the impossible task of escaping the noise. Don't let them tell you they have the club's best interests at heart.
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Gary Neville has made Man Utd the impossible job
The pile-on after Ruben Amorim's sacking has been startling
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/gary-neville-next-man-utd-manager-4150994
9 days ago
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🔴Five affected by Amorim exit - what next?🔴 🤒Fears Fernandes has had enough of upheaval 🇪🇸 Rashford's Barcelona ambitions 💕Mainoo's change of heart 🛫Sancho still set to leave 😶🌫️Onana's forlorn second chance hopes More here 👇
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Three Man Utd players who want to leave - and two who are keen to stay
Plus: the wantaway star who United are 'done' with - and stance on Rashford fee
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/five-man-utd-players-futures-4159788
13 days ago
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Why Manchester United have gone for Carrick over Solskjaer. An uncharacteristically sensible pick, in my opinion.
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The five reasons Man Utd are appointing Carrick - not Solskjaer
Ineos has been put off Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following talks as Michael Carrick emerges as front-runner to take over until the end of the season
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-michael-carrick-solskjaer-4164323
13 days ago
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Why Manchester United are set to pick Carrick, as first reported here, over Solskjaer. 📈Carrick tactical plan impressed 👪Doubts over Ole backroom staff 🧠Memories of how last Solskjaer spell ended 🎭Concern over lack of recent roles 🥅Issue with long-term goals
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The five reasons Man Utd want Carrick - and are wary of Solskjaer
Ineos have been put off Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following talks as Michael Carrick emerges as frontrunner to take over until the end of the season
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-michael-carrick-solskjaer-4164323
14 days ago
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When you are each trying to create your own media empire, you have to shout ever louder to get heard. And there is always only one topic of conversation.
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Gary Neville has made Man Utd the impossible job
The pile-on after Ruben Amorim's sacking has been startling
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/gary-neville-next-man-utd-manager-4150994?ico=most-popular
18 days ago
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Even with Amorim's corpse still warm, we've already had Neville talk "DNA", Butt and Scholes pick Keane over Glasner and Rio thinking Arteta would swap Arsenal for the circus. Piece on ex-player podcast chatterati and the impossible task of escaping the noise.
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Gary Neville has made the next Man Utd manager's job impossible
The pile-on after Ruben Amorim's sacking has been startling
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/gary-neville-next-man-utd-manager-4150994?ico=most_popular
19 days ago
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EXCL: Understand Michael Carrick is among the candidates to become interim Manchester United manager until the end of the season. List still being drawn up, but former midfielder a current frontrunner.
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Michael Carrick a ‘top contender’ to take over as Man Utd interim boss
Carrick considered as Amorim successor alongside three other permanent coaches
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/next-man-utd-manager-carrick-amorim-4148559
21 days ago
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Inside the Civil War that got Ruben Amorim sacked. 🥊Row with Wilcox over formation ✍️Disagreements over certain signings 🤯Public comments too strong to be ignored 📊Failure to accept role in setup More here👇
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Inside the Man Utd civil war that got Ruben Amorim sacked
Amorim will go down as one of the worst head coaches in Man Utd history
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-civil-war-brewing-4143837?ico=most-popular
21 days ago
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Wouldn’t be expecting too much business at Manchester United this January. Not judging by a miserable Ruben Amorim yesterday.
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Ruben Amorim looks like a broken man
Man Utd have given up on two of their main January transfer targets
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/ruben-amorim-man-utd-broken-4145592
23 days ago
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Despite many more millions spent on big-money signings tasked with turning Man Utd around, Lisandro Martinez's return to fitness could prove to be the real difference-maker for Ruben Amorim. Piece on the Butcher's impact, in defence and attack.
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Man Utd's little giant can make or break Ruben Amorim
Lisandro Martinez gave the beleaguered manager a chance to rip up his script against Newcastle - and it worked to brilliant effect
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-lisandro-martinez-make-break-ruben-amorim-4101179
28 days ago
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There's money to spend, but missing out on Semenyo doesn't mean it'll be spent on another forward. A look at Manchester United's January transfer plans. Could be a rather intriguing month.
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Six transfers Man Utd are considering in January - and how likely they are
Ex-Wolves star and an Everton midfielder are on Ruben Amorim's radar as Man Utd suffer setback in Antoine Semenyo chase
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfers-january-likely-4101127
28 days ago
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Clinging onto the past has held Man Utd back for much of the post-Ferguson era. Is the same happening with their youth obsession? Piece looking at the inner workings of the academy and why Ruben Amorim is well within his rights to be cautious.
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Inside Man Utd's academy - and why Amorim just won't pick the kids
Club insiders, player parents and Ruben Amorim's Sporting youth coach tell The i Paper what's really going on behind the scenes at Carrington's talent factory
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-academy-amorim-kids-4099519
about 1 month ago
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At times, the football last night was of the champagne variety, swashbuckling forwards plundering four more goals. The full picture, as always, is a less rosy one. Amorim was right to change his system. The execution was, once again, a little off.
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Ruben Amorim cannot get away with it much longer
The Man Utd boss has once again revealed how out of touch he is with fans
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/ruben-amorim-man-utd-longer-4106904
about 1 month ago
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Mohamed Salah may have saved Liverpool's season. He just didn't intend to do it this way.
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Liverpool fans should thank Mo Salah for his outburst
The Egyptian might have just saved their season
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-fans-mo-salah-outburst-4096176
about 1 month ago
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It is not clear what Mohamed Salah's intentions were last week at Elland Road. But it is what his incredible outburst has unintentionally done that could save Liverpool's season. Piece from Anfield, where everyone has come out fighting.
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Liverpool fans should thank Mo Salah for his outburst
The Egyptian might have just saved their season
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-fans-mo-salah-outburst-4096176
about 1 month ago
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Real Madrid's demise is only part of a European power shift. After years of bluster, the Premier League really can now lay claim to being the best league in the world.
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Man City have just changed the Champions League for good
Pep Guardiola's side have kicked Real Madrid while they're down, signalling a true power shift in European football
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-champions-league-power-shift-real-madrid-4098239
about 2 months ago
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Taking Salah out of the Liverpool team certainly helps them improve defensively. There remains, however, major concerns over the guy brought in to replace his goals in the long term. Piece from Milan.
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Isak's damning stats show Liverpool have a bigger problem than Salah
Slot's tactical switch has helped Liverpool move on quickly from Salah after his outburst - but it hasn't got their £125m striker firing
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/alexander-isak-stats-liverpool-salah-4098924
about 2 months ago
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Pete Hall
Cunha worries Amorim. And me. AFCON ramps up the pressure. A few months ago, fans would have been relishing the prospect of the Latin Roy of the Rovers leading from the front. This pale imitation of the player Manchester United signed doesn't inspire anyone.
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My Man Utd signing of the summer is in danger of being a flop
In late October I said there was something Cantona-esque about Matheus Cunha – he is proving me wrong already
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-west-ham-matheus-cunha-ruben-amorim-4079295
about 2 months ago
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When Mo Salah took off his Airpods and stormed over to us at Elland Road last night, we had no clue what we were about to witness. Piece on an extraordinary 10 minutes and why, despite all the criticism coming his way, he probably does have a point.
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Salah: Someone doesn't want me at Liverpool - I'm being thrown under the bus
The out-of-favour Egyptian suggests he could play his final game next week after a breakdown in his relationship with Slot - before then referencing Jamie Carragher
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/mohamed-salah-liverpool-transfer-saudi-pro-league-4091989
about 2 months ago
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When Mo Salah took off his Airpods and stormed over to us at Elland Road last night, we had no clue what we were about to witness. Piece on an extraordinary 10 minutes and why, despite all the criticism coming his way, he probably does have a point.
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Salah: Someone doesn't want me at Liverpool - I'm being thrown under the bus
The out-of-favour Egyptian suggests he could play his final game next week after a breakdown in his relationship with Slot - before then referencing Jamie Carragher
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/mohamed-salah-liverpool-transfer-saudi-pro-league-4091989
about 2 months ago
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Cunha worries Amorim. And me. AFCON ramps up the pressure. A few months ago, fans would have been relishing the prospect of the Latin Roy of the Rovers leading from the front. This pale imitation of the player Manchester United signed doesn't inspire anyone.
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My Man Utd signing of the summer is in danger of being a flop
In late October I said there was something Cantona-esque about Matheus Cunha – he is proving me wrong already
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-west-ham-matheus-cunha-ruben-amorim-4079295
about 2 months ago
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Cunha worries Amorim. And me. AFCON ramps up the pressure. A few months ago, fans would have been relishing the prospect of the Latin Roy of the Rovers leading from the front. This pale imitation of the player Manchester United signed doesn't inspire anyone.
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My Man Utd signing of the summer is in danger of being a flop
In late October I said there was something Cantona-esque about Matheus Cunha – he is proving me wrong already
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-west-ham-matheus-cunha-ruben-amorim-4079295
about 2 months ago
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📢📢 Pleased to announce I've been appointed North-West Football Correspondent for The i Paper. Big thanks to those who've helped during 13 years freelancing – you know who you are. Now to get stuck into a familiar patch, alongside some top journalists (and some rubbish ones).
about 2 months ago
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Back to square one. Minus one. This run of games was always going to give us the truest indication of where Manchester United are at. There's been recent improvement that will buy Amorim time, but those gains, to quote a ghost of recent past, are only marginal.
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Ruben Amorim has set fire to Man Utd’s marginal gains
As is the case at United, they are only ever two defeats from another crisis
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-ruben-amorim-marginal-gains-4063550
2 months ago
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As unlikely as it may seem at this stage, Andre Onana remains open to giving his Man Utd career one more shot next season. He is far more likely, however, to follow Rashford and Sancho out the door on a permanent basis.
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Onana's Man Utd career takes new turn as Rashford set for £26m transfer
Ruben Amorim is weighing up the futures of Onana, Rashford and Jadon Sancho
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/andre-onana-man-utd-rashford-transfer-4056573
2 months ago
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Had a fun chat with Monty Panesar yesterday morning. He certainly felt he had the upper hand over Steve Smith, but will be slightly less boisterous now. Probably only slightly, mind. 👇
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Monty Panesar: I tried to rattle Steve Smith - it worked
The former England spinner on the Australia captain's jibes, his career highs and lows, bucket hats, rituals and that infamous Celebrity Mastermind appearance
https://inews.co.uk/sport/cricket/monty-panesar-interview-steve-smith-4057242?ico=most_popular
2 months ago
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Why it is time to turn to Joshua Zirkzee.
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Man Utd should turn to £36m forgotten man - or lose him forever
Amorim has to find a way to slot Zirkzee in as West Ham and Everton circle
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-joshua-zirkzee-36m-forgotten-4049433?ico=most_popular
2 months ago
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🚨EXCL: Tottenham are to rival Inter Milan for Belgian defender dubbed the next Vincent Kompany. More details👇
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Tottenham rival Inter Milan for 'the next Vincent Kompany'
Spurs have made contact with Genoa to sign defender Koni De Winter
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-rival-inter-milan-for-next-vincent-kompany-3806567
7 months ago
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Excl: Everton set to pull off considerable coup by luring Man Utd academy director Nick Cox to become their new technical director. Will become their most senior football executive in a newly-created role. Big blow for United.
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Everton poach Man Utd academy chief in stunning coup
The highly-rated Nick Cox will become Everton’s most senior football executive
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/everton-poach-man-utd-academy-chief-stunning-coup-3754190?ico=most_popular
7 months ago
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Pete Hall
‘He just wants to be the only one close to God.’ Spoke to those who’ve worked with Sir Dave Brailsford at a high level to look at the reasons behind his swift Manchester United exit. Certainly left quite the legacy…
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'He knew nothing about football': Ineos insiders on Brailsford's Man Utd failure
The infighting that led to Sir Dave Brailsford's decision to step back
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/nothing-football-ineos-brailsford-man-utd-3741448?ico=most_popular
8 months ago
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‘He just wants to be the only one close to God.’ Spoke to those who’ve worked with Sir Dave Brailsford at a high level to look at the reasons behind his swift Manchester United exit. Certainly left quite the legacy…
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'He knew nothing about football': Ineos insiders on Brailsford's Man Utd failure
The infighting that led to Sir Dave Brailsford's decision to step back
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/nothing-football-ineos-brailsford-man-utd-3741448?ico=most_popular
8 months ago
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Fernandes' decision to stay means already important player sales simply must happen, and quickly. Rashford, Antony, Sancho, Hojlund, Mainoo and Garnacho are all attracting interest. Let the bidding commence. Soon.
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The six transfer decisions Man Utd have to get right
Ruben Amorim could do with some exits quickly as he looks to rebuild his squad
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-six-transfer-decisions-have-get-right-3728886
8 months ago
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Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna will hold talks with Manchester United this week, as the Serie A champions look to end Alejandro Garnacho's Old Trafford misery.
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Alejandro Garnacho nears £50m Man Utd exit after falling out with Ruben Amorim
The Argentine was omitted from United's squad for the final game against Aston Villa
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-alejando-garnacho-nears-exit-ruben-amorim-fallout-3713749
8 months ago
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Aston Villa file complaint against "inexperienced referee", ignoring the fact they were dominated by a second-rate Manchester United.
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Aston Villa file complaint over 'inexperienced' referee in Man Utd defeat
Official's mistake contributed to damaging defeat at Old Trafford, argue club
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/aston-villa-man-utd-referee-complaint-3713918?ico=most_popular
8 months ago
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I need help! I am running out of new ways to explain that Manchester United are not very good! A summer with a thesaurus always at hand awaits. As things are only going to get worse from here. Piece from another miserable night in Bilbao:
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https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-future-bleak-things-worse-3707889
8 months ago
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Didn't see Amad Diallo being Manchester United's best hope of salvation this time last year.
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Man Utd's best hope for Europa glory is a player they nearly threw away
Amad Diallo has been a breath of fresh air while Rasmus Hojlund's struggles continue
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-best-hope-europa-league-3702844
8 months ago
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Ruben has been listening. Mount deserves that start more than anyone really. Big night for him.
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The surprise Amorim pick that can inspire Man United to Europa League glory
Amorim could deploy a false nine against Tottenham Hotspur to energise a United side struggling with Rasmus Hojlund in attack, with Mason Mount a candidate to start in that role over Amad Diallo and A...
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-europa-league-final-mount-hojlund-amorim-b2754250.html
8 months ago
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Not even John Candy made this much effort to get to his destination. Perhaps it is because Manchester United supporters are aware of something the casual viewer is not. Piece from Bilbao:
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The £100m game that will define Man Utd and Spurs' next decade
For both clubs, it is Bilbao or bust - this is a final that has everything riding on it
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/100m-game-man-utd-spurs-next-decade-3705153?ico=most_popular
8 months ago
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Spurs have had a terrible season – winning the Europa League won’t give them bragging rights over Arsenal
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Spurs have had a terrible season – winning in Europe won’t change that
Spurs could win their first major silverware in 17 years, with bitter rivals Arsenal unable to win a trophy once again under Mikel Arteta. But, argues Pete Hall, a win won’t make up for Ange Postecogl...
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-hotspur-europa-league-ange-postecoglou-b2752386.html
8 months ago
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Manchester United’s season may have looked very different had Amad Diallo and Mason Mount stayed fit. And that is a damming indictment on everyone else around them.
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Ruben Amorim finally has a Man Utd selection problem
Two of Manchester United’s substitutes embarrassed their misfiring teammates on Thursday night – at this rate they should start the Europa League final
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/ruben-amorim-man-utd-selection-problem-3685012
9 months ago
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Despite the assumption he'll take the riches on offer in US or Saudi Arabia, Kevin De Bruyre would prefer to stay in Europe. Napoli are keen, have made contact and are early frontrunners to secure the veteran's signature.
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Napoli lead Aston Villa in race to sign Kevin De Bruyne
De Bruyne is not happy with how Manchester City have handled his exit
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/napoli-aston-villa-kevin-de-bruyne-3683141
9 months ago
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It’s rare that everyone can walk away from such a huge transfer deal with their heads held as high as Trent’s amicable exit. Piece on how Liverpool tried to persuade Alexander-Arnold to stay - and why he said no.
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Inside Liverpool's bid to keep Alexander-Arnold - and why he said no
Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to sign a six-year contract with Real Madrid
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-tried-convince-trent-alexander-arnold-stay-why-3676183?ico=most_popular
9 months ago
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Where has this Man Utd been all season?
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Where has this Man Utd been all season?
It's the question on everyone's lips after Ruben Amorim's side seal an away win in Bilbao to put one foot in the Europa League final
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-athletic-bilbao-one-foot-europa-league-final-3672042?ico=most_popular
9 months ago
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✨When Bielsa schooled shellshocked Ferguson✨ Giving modern day Manchester United the runaround is easy. What Bielsa and Bilbao did to them in 2012 stunned the world. A look back on our first glimpse of breathless Bielsaball, with the help of Fernando Llorente:
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‘We were ready to eat them’: When Bielsa’s Bilbao schooled Fergie’s Man Utd
Fernando Llorente recounts the last Europa League meeting between Manchester United and Athletic Bilbao, when a team of superstars were left stunned
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/bielsa-bilbao-schooled-fergie-man-utd-3668533
9 months ago
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I do think more competition for Rashford will materialise in the coming weeks. Last few months have shown there is still a player in there. Wouldn't break the bank to get him, either.
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Barcelona target Rashford - but won't match fee Aston Villa agreed with Man Utd
United could be forced to accept a reduced offer given their financial position
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-barcelona-target-marcus-rashford-aston-villa-3666935
9 months ago
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