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Rio Ferdinand names the only Man Utd player he would ‘go to war with’

Rio Ferdinand names the only Man Utd player he would ‘go to war with’

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Rio Ferdinand named David de Gea as the only current Manchester United player he’d want to fight with on the pitch with the rest of the team lacking character. The Red devils suffered a 4-1 defeat to rivals Manchester City on Sunday as they slipped out of the top four race. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But it was the manner of their perfromance which left the likes of Gary Neville and Roy Keane fuming after the game, claiming the players gave up in the second half. Inter Milan played better football than Liverpool over two games, says Ferdinand Frank Leboeuf names his three favourites to win Champions League this season Over one 15 minute period towards the end, Man City had enjoyed a superb 92 per cent possession of the ball.      (ad...
Inter Milan played better football than Liverpool over two games, says Ferdinand

Inter Milan played better football than Liverpool over two games, says Ferdinand

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Rio Ferdinand was impressed by Inter Milan in their Champions League last 16 clash with Liverpool, believing the Italians played better football than the Reds over both games, despite exiting the competition. Inter won 1-0 at Anfield on Tuesday, but after losing 2-0 at the San Siro last month they see their Champions League campaign come to an end before the quarter-final stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Simone Inzaghi’s team were very good in the first leg and would have felt bad to lose it 2-0, while they were good again at Liverpool, but the Reds had more chances, hitting the woodwork three times. Frank Leboeuf names his three favourites to win Champions League this season Kevin De Bruyne explains why Man Utd are failing with Rangnick’s tact...
Man Utd urged to ignore Alex Ferguson advice by Steve McManaman

Man Utd urged to ignore Alex Ferguson advice by Steve McManaman

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Former England player Steve McManaman has urged Manchester United to ignore Sir Alex Ferguson’s manager recommendation and go all out for Mauricio Pochettino. United, who suffered a huge 4-1 defeat to Manchester rivals City on Sunday, are set to appoint a permanent manager at the end of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ralf Rangnick has been in charge of the team on a temporary basis since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking in November and looks set to move into a consultancy role at the club this summer. Pochettino and Erik ten Hag are the frontrunners for the United job and McManaman says the former, who spent five years at Tottenham, would suit the Red Devils ‘down to the ground’.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({...
Kevin De Bruyne explains why Man Utd are failing with Rangnick’s tactics

Kevin De Bruyne explains why Man Utd are failing with Rangnick’s tactics

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Kevin De Bruyne taunted Manchester United after their derby thrashing by claiming they lacked the stamina to compete with Guardiola's side. Man City secured a 4-1 win, with De Bruyne scoring a brace and setting up another as City took a huge step towards retaining the league title, opening up a six-point lead over Liverpool, who have a game in hand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Interim United manager Ralf Rangnick has tried to implement a high-pressing style since taking charge, similar to Guardiola at City and Liverpool. Chris Sutton names the ten players Man Utd should get rid of this summer Roy Keane names six ‘shameful’ Man Utd players that should never play for the club again Rangnick identifies only two players that can handle pressure wh...
The eye-watering bonuses Arsenal players will receive if they reach the Champions League

The eye-watering bonuses Arsenal players will receive if they reach the Champions League

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Arsenal are now set for a top four finish in the Premier League and their players will be richly rewarded if they manage it, not just with a spot in next year's Champions League. The Daily Mail claims that Arsenal players will receive lump sum bonuses that are worth up to £500,000 if they make it back into the Champions League places this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); These bonuses are not equal throughout the team, but the most on offer is the huge £500k payment. The report also claims that a top four finish would see clauses in some contracts triggered which would see wages increase for those players.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Qualifying for the UEFA Champions League is worth up to £50m to a club...
Rangnick identifies only two players that can handle pressure when Man Utd fall behind

Rangnick identifies only two players that can handle pressure when Man Utd fall behind

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Ralf Rangnick feels only Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay are showing the qualities needed to help Manchester United overcome problems in games when things aren’t going their way, according to reports. McTominay played the full 90 minutes of United’s 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday while Shaw missed the game after testing positive for coronavirus. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United’s players were accused of giving up in the second half by the likes of Roy Keane and Gary Neville as Man City enjoyed 92 per cent possession in the last 15 minutes. According to ESPN, Rangnick and his coaching staff have been left ‘alarmed’ by a lack of ability to overcome adversity within the team since taking over from Solskjaer.      (adsbygoogle = wind...
Chris Sutton names the ten players Man Utd should get rid of this summer

Chris Sutton names the ten players Man Utd should get rid of this summer

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Chris Sutton believes Roy Keane was ‘being kind’ when he said five or six Manchester United players should never play for them again, instead believing 10 should be offloaded. Keane was unimpressed by his former team as they were comfortably beaten 4-1 by Manchester City on Sunday. Not for their lack of quality, but for not showing enough effort in the second half of the clash. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Irishman said the United team ‘gave up’ and half the team should be dropped as soon as possible. ‘I could write down five or six players who I think should never play for Man United again. Just shameful, shameful,’ Keane told Sky Sports. ‘Subs coming on and you hope they’re going to have an impact but they’re not prepared to run around. A coup...
Roman Abramovich sets two major demands for Chelsea buyers

Roman Abramovich sets two major demands for Chelsea buyers

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Roman Abramovich is reportedly demanding that Chelsea’s new owners continue to invest in the squad and pledge to redevelop Stamford Bridge. Last week, the 55-year-old billionaire announced that he has put Chelsea up for sale, saying that the decision is in the club’s ‘best interest’. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Abramovich has chosen to sell the club after the threat of sanctions from the UK Government, which has already targeted Everton investor Alisher Usmanov. It’s believed that the Russian billionaire, who bought Chelsea for £140 million in 2003, has already set a £3 billion asking price.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Sky Sports, up to 10 parties are considering making an offer to buy Chelse...
Four Man Utd stars ‘unhappy’ with Rangnick as teammate nicknamed ‘teacher’s pet’

Four Man Utd stars ‘unhappy’ with Rangnick as teammate nicknamed ‘teacher’s pet’

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Division and frustration continue to happen at Manchester United with one player labelling a teammate a ‘teacher’s pet’ as current malaise deepens. United’s campaign suffered another huge blow as they were thrashed 4-1 by Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday, slipping out of the top four as a result. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Roy Keane and Gary Neville were among the former United stars to slam the attitudes and application of the current team where a number of issues continue to cause major problems. While Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial were among those allowed to leave the club on loan in January, fringe players in the squad have still ‘expressed bitterness’ at being overlooked by Rangnick, according to the Manchester Evening News. ...
Mikel Arteta speaks out on Alexandre Lacazette’s future at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta speaks out on Alexandre Lacazette’s future at Arsenal

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Mikel Arteta still has no plans to tie down Alexandre Lacazette’s future until this summer, despite his contract expiring at the end of the campaign. The Frenchman is the Arsenal captain and has been a key part of the team since December as the Gunners made their way up the Premier League table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They are now in a strong position to finish fourth, with Lacazette helping out youngsters in the side like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Smith Rowe and Martin Odegaard. Lacazette did not score, but three of those youngsters did in the 3-2 victory over Watford on Sunday, with Smith Rowe missing the match through illness.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arteta was asked if there is a case for L...
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