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Video: United star’s disgust at Ten Hag’s instruction plain to see during Arsenal match

Derick Kinoti — Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:41 +0000

A shocking video emerged on social media after Manchester United’s loss against Arsenal, in which Antony is seen angrily reacting to tactical instructions from Erik ten Hag.

United were beaten 1-0 on Sunday at Old Trafford. Leandro Trossard grabbed the only goal of the fixture.

The surprise personnel change in Ten Hag’s starting XI selection was Amad Diallo. Amad was deployed in his favoured right-wing position in an attacking line also consisting of Alejandro Garnacho on the opposite channel and Rasmus Hojlund leading the line.

Amad justified his inclusion. He was undoubtedly United’s best performer during the time he was on the pitch.

He won all his tackles and successfully delivered all the long balls he tried to find his teammates with. The Ivorian was also brilliant whenever he embarked on dribbles and attempted to take on his man.

Unfortunately, his participation in the match was cut short with 20 minutes of regular time left on the clock with what seemed like an injury. He had to be taken off and Antony was introduced into the proceedings in his place. Unsurprisingly, Antony didn’t offer much but it’s an incident which occurred during the game that particularly irked fans.

In the dying embers of the game, Ten Hag made a bold move as he decided to make a triple attacking change. He brought on Christian Eriksen, Omari Forson and Ethan Wheatley. This forced the Dutch coach to adjust his tactics and positioning of the players.

Ten Hag resorted to instructing Antony to assume an unorthodox left-back role. This did not go down well with the Brazilian, who reluctantly trudged over to that part of the pitch but only after captain of the day Scott McTominay approached him and urged him to do so quickly.

Eriksen also joined in to encourage Antony to heed the manager’s instructions.

The footage also shows the 24-year-old winger pointing at his head and flapping his arms about while seemingly angry and questioning Ten Hag’s decision to put him at left-back. Antony then covers his mouth and shares a word with fellow countryman Gabriel Jesus.

antony’s reaction to having to play left back again pic.twitter.com/t7F3BhuDbA

— belles (@daloting) May 12, 2024

This is not the first time Antony has lashed out when asked to temporarily fill in at left-back. He did the same thing in the dramatic 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final win vs. Liverpool in March.

For a player who has been nothing short of embarrassing this season, it’s startling that Antony would still have the cheek to publicly question the boss and publicly express his disagreement, particularly when United are chasing the game.

It’s another example of why he should be one of the first names out the door as soon as the summer transfer window commences. He neither has the ability nor mentality required to play for a club like United.

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United star wins prestigious award for his philanthropic efforts back home

Derick Kinoti — Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:26 +0000

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has claimed the UNFP Citizen Player Award as a reward for his charitable contributions and philanthropic efforts back home.

Madein Foot reports that Varane was handed the prize at Pavillon Gabriel in Paris, France.

Varane won it due to his selfless acts of offering free football courses to young children in the North and in Martinique.

RAPHAËL VARANE OBTIENT LE PRIX DE JOUEUR CITOYEN
Le joueur est fondateur de stages de football gratuit pour les jeunes #TropheesUNFP pic.twitter.com/J0A6SbnaLT

— Scoop Ligue 1 (@ScoopLigue1) May 13, 2024

Last year, the accolade was won by Zimbabwe international Marshall Munetsi, who earned praise and admiration for making a huge difference in his home country.

It’s believed that Munetsi donates around 20% of his monthly football earnings to his foundation, which targets underprivileged children by paying school fees for them, and supplying stationery, food hampers and football kits.

Varane is currently injured and not available to Erik ten Hag for selection in United’s games.

The 31-year-old is out with a muscle injury that he picked up in the 4-3 loss at the hands of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last month.

The issue has caused him to miss United’s last five Premier League games and the four-time Champions League winner is facing a race against time to feature again this term.

There is an expectation that Varane will depart Old Trafford once the campaign concludes, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS eager to get his massive wages off the club’s books.

Journalist Dharmesh Sheth gave an update on the Frenchman’s future and said, “There are going to be players that are going to leave because they’re at the end of their contract. We’ve mentioned these before, we’ve mentioned Raphael Varane, we’ve mentioned Anthony Martial, they are very likely to leave the football club.”

“Then you’ve got players who are going to have one year left on their contract, then you’re going to have players who are slightly older that are on longer-term contracts, who, United will think, this is not the way we want to start this new era.”

Sheth further stated, “So you could see a situation where there could be five, six, seven players leaving the club and five, six, seven players coming into Manchester United.”

United return to action on Wednesday when they host Eddie Howe’s Newcastle at home.

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“We will see”: PL boss breaks silence on future of two stars with strong links to United

Derick Kinoti — Tue, 14 May 2024 02:00:39 +0000

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding star duo Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, even as they continue to be strongly linked to Manchester United.

United are gearing up for a very busy transfer window that will see them address multiple positions across the pitch.

Midfield and attack are believed to be some of the areas Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are eager to bolster. Eze and Olise have been mentioned as targets in this respect.

A previous report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that United will rival Tottenham Hotspur for Olise’s services.

Meanwhile, Olise is thought to be a name that features very highly on the Red Devils’ wishlist and there is a belief that the club is leading the race to sign the electric French winger.

It was stated that Palace will not entertain any offers below the the £60m mark for either of the two.

United were treated to a stunning show of what Eze and Olise could both bring to Old Trafford when they combined excellently to sink the 20-time English champions in a 4-0 hammering at Selhurst Park last week.

On that occasion, Olise bagged a brace while Eze proved to be a dominant force to reckon with in the middle of the park.

Understandably, Glasner – who has worked wonders at Palace since he arrived – has stated his desire to keep them.

The Australian coach spoke to reporters and said, “I hope all the players will be here. I know the club will do everything to ensure they will play for Crystal Palace next season.”

“I think what we can show from the sports department is that we are ambitious and they can benefit and make a big contribution to being successful. That is what we can offer them, the rest we will see.”

“I can’t keep doing the same thing and getting results like that, so we need to look at it.”

Glasner added, “It’s not a crisis and we won’t rip everything up and start again, but we need to adjust to the group we now have.”

Olise and Eze are out of contract with the Eagles in 2027.

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"It's being discussed": Surprise club plotting to complete summer swoop for Bruno Fernandes - report

Derick Kinoti — Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:23 +0000

Saudi Arabia Pro League giants Al-Ittihad are reportedly keen on making a summer swoop for Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes.

Despite United’s struggles this season, Fernandes has still managed to put up impressive numbers.

The Portugal international has plundered 10 goals and seven assists in 33 Premier League appearances. Across all competitions, he has managed 15 goals and 11 assists – such has been the level of impact.

Fernandes’ importance to United has been made even more apparent considering just how much the team has struggled in his absence due to injury in their past two matches vs. Crystal Palace and more recently, Arsenal.

In both games, the Red Devils have been dominated on their way to defeat.

It was previously stated that United bosses led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe would be willing to let almost every United player within the ranks leave for the right offers.

Only Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Hojlund are believed to be untouchable and will not be sold under any circumstances.

It was revealed that even Fernandes and Marcus Rashford could depart if they were to receive crazy offers for either of them. The skipper responded to these claims in an interview with Portuguese media and insisted that the decision as to whether he or not he will be playing for United next season doesn’t solely depend on him.

He however remarked that at the moment, his attention is on the 20-time English champions and helping the club to get back on track in terms of performances.

According to The Telegraph, Fernandes is attracting overtures from Saudi Arabia.

This is not the time outfits from the Gulf state have been mentioned to be eyeing the 29-year-old playmaker. Al-Hilal’s pursuit of him has been well-documented.

Jason Burt now states that Al-Ittihad, which already has the likes of Karim Benzema, Fabinho and N’Golo Kante on their payroll also want Fernandes.

The newspaper reveals, “There is also huge interest in Bruno Fernandes. Although that deal is regarded as far less likely, it is being discussed within the Pro League.”

“Whether Fernandes is one of the players who goes remains to be seen. The United captain also has two more years left on his contract, and with an option for a further year, and the 29-year-old would be in demand if he became available.”

“But that seems highly unlikely with United’s new owners, Ineos, having quickly concluded that the Portuguese international remains a critical part of the squad as a player but also as a leader. His importance has been underlined by how United have struggled without him.”

Burt further points out, “In saying that, if United were made an extraordinary offer for Fernandes and he was interested in leaving them it would have to be considered. There has been previous interest in Fernandes from Al-Hilal, who have just won the Pro League, and Ittihad would be interested this time round if they were given any encouragement.”

United return to action on Wednesday when they host Newcastle at Old Trafford. In the crucial fixture which will all but determine which team clinches Europa League football through a league finish, Ten Hag will be hoping to have Fernandes back and available for selection.

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United's summer plans set to receive huge boost as aging star holds showdown talks with Saudi clubs - report

Derick Kinoti — Mon, 13 May 2024 22:59:00 +0000

Casemiro’s agents have reportedly held talks with clubs from Saudi Arabia as his exit from Manchester United in the summer looks increasingly certain.

No player has highlighted United’s poor and dreary season as much as Casemiro.

The Brazilian has been unable to build on an extremely positive debut campaign in England and has really struggled this term. He now appears to be struggling with the intensity and physical demands of the Premier League and has also lost one or two yards of pace.

Often, Casemiro has been one of the weakest links in the United team and this was evident again over the weekend as he played a huge part in Arsenal’s opener and only goal of the match that saw them earn a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

While the rest of his teammates pushed high up the pitch to engage in the press and put the Arsenal forwards in offside positions, Casemiro was lazily jogging back to do the same.

The result of his error was that he played Kai Havertz onside. The Germany international delivered the ball into the box to find Leandro Trossard at the near post, who was all too happy to guide his effort into the back of Andre Onana’s net.

Casemiro even had the chance to block Havertz’s low cross but he also failed at that.

A previous report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that there are up to three Saudi Pro League outfits eager to sign Casemiro when the transfer window opens.

United are believed to want a fee in the region of £30 million to let him leave. It was subsequently relayed that Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr were preparing to table a €40m offer for Casemiro.

A slight update provided by The Telegraph has indicated that the 32-year-old’s representatives are actively pushing to secure their client a lucrative transfer to the Gulf country.

“Saudi Pro League clubs are pushing to sign the Manchester United midfielder Casemiro when the transfer window opens next month.”

“The Brazilian’s representatives are already understood to have held talks with Pro League clubs. United are prepared to sell and would like any deal agreed at the start of the window but will not push Casemiro out.”

The five-time Champions League winner, who was recently dropped from the Brazil squad ahead of the upcoming Copa America tournament, has two years left on a four-year deal he penned when he made the switch from Real Madrid last summer.

United also retain the option of extending his terms by an extra 12 months.

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England legend blames United’s loss vs. Arsenal on surprise star who was “awful the entire match”

Derick Kinoti — Mon, 13 May 2024 22:00:20 +0000

Former England striker Gary Lineker has blasted Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho for not doing enough nor coming up with the goods when it mattered in the club’s loss at the hands of Arsenal over the weekend.

United were beaten 1-0 by the Gunners, whose goal was grabbed by Leandro Trossard.

The result left Erik ten Hag’s men in eighth position in the Premier League standings, three points adrift of Newcastle in sixth and with just two top-flight games left to play.

United were slightly better and much more compact against Arsenal at Old Trafford. The team also registered more possession and more shots but unfortunately, they didn’t really test David Raya.

Most of the Red Devils’ joy in attack came down Garnacho’s flank on the left.

The Argentine produced multiple take-ons and got into some very promising positions but his decision-making often let him down – something that is expected of a player so young and still learning their craft.

However, this did not spare the 19-year-old from being criticised by Lineker.

Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, the former Leicester City and Barcelona made remarked, “Arsenal went there, it’s not a place where they’ve been particularly successful the last decade or so.”

“All they would have cared about at this stage was that they had to get that win come what may. There was a degree of caution to the game that, I was thinking, ‘God, they might pay for this, you know.'”

Lineker added, “Garnacho was a threat, but his final ball was awful the entire match, I thought.

“I mean, he’s dangerous and all it needed was, you know, one where he cuts in and could conceivably bend one in the top corner and then all of a sudden the title race is pretty much done really.”

United return to action on Wednesday when they take on Eddie Howe’s Newcastle – a crucial fixture that will have a huge say in determining who or not qualifies for the Europa League.

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Ornstein confirms former star’s tip for next United manager is definitely “one to watch”

Derick Kinoti — Mon, 13 May 2024 21:54:09 +0000

Reliable journalist David Ornstein has hinted that Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino could become a strong option for Manchester United to potentially replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.

United suffered their second consecutive Premier League defeat on Sunday in a 1-0 loss at the hands of Arsenal, to pile further misery and pressure on Ten Hag.

The result means that the Red Devils have now won just two of their last 11 top-flight games – an extremely poor return to say the least.

With Newcastle and Brighton up next before a trip to Wembley to face Manchester City in the FA Cup final, there is a real chance that United could finish the season without tasting victory again.

It’s widely believed that Ten Hag will be sacked once the campaign concludes as United continue to be strongly linked with individuals who could succeed him including Thomas Tuchel, Hansi Flick, Gareth Southgate, Graham Potter and Roberto De Zerbi, just to mention a few names.

According to Ornstein, there may be a surprise new candidate if certain conditions are met – Pochettino.

The Argentine coach has managed to steer Chelsea’s season back on track after a disappointing first half of the campaign. The Blues are now fighting to qualify for Europe after winning their last three Premier League matches.

Like Ten Hag, Pochettino has faced intense criticism for large parts of the season and he recently admitted that it wouldn’t be the end of the world if he were to be sacked by the Stamford Bridge outfit.

The 52-year-old has been linked to United before. He was a target for the club alongside Ten Hag following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s departure. Ten Hag eventually landed the hot seat but it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for the Dutchman.

Ornstein, speaking on Sky Sports, suggested that Pochettino may once again be considered for the United job.

The journalist said, “If Mauricio Pochettino is to leave [Chelsea] I’m sure there are a number of vacancies and people looking at him because of his career so far. He’s been heavily linked to Manchester United in the past.”

“He met with INEOS about the OGC Nice job some time ago, so there are some links there. Maybe his current style of management is fitting to the current style that INEOS like to exhibit themselves. I’m not saying he’s in the frame by any means but it’s just one to watch.”

Amidst all this, former United goalkeeper Tim Howard believes that Pochettino would succeed at Old Trafford and earn the respect of the players if he were to be appointed.

When asked on NBC (via The Express) whether he would support Pochettino’s arrival, the ex-American shot-stopper remarked, “I do. A collective buy-in creates culture, we’ve seen that with results, we’ve seen the buy-in. I’ve never seen a collective buy-in from senior players under Ten Hag.”

It remains to be seen whether this speculation materialises into something a bit more solid.

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Genius tactician “desperate” for United job, seen as “in-betweener version” of Tuchel and Southgate - report

Derick Kinoti — Mon, 13 May 2024 18:54:37 +0000

Former Germany and Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick is reportedly “desperate” to be considered for the Manchester United managerial position.

It’s looking increasingly likely that United and Erik ten Hag will part ways at the end of the season.

The Red Devils suffered their 14th top-flight defeat on Sunday in a limp 1-0 loss at the hands of Arsenal. Ten Hag’s men were slightly more compact and better but it ultimately proved insufficient and they couldn’t get a share of the points.

Club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was present at Old Trafford alongside some of his closest associates including Sir Dave Brailsford. They would have undoubtedly taken note of the performance and result, possibly pushing them more towards making a change in the dugout.

United have been linked to a number of top coaches including Gareth Southgate, Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Roberto De Zerbi and Flick.

A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Ten Hag’s side were one of a number of top Premier League clubs that made enquiries to Flick’s camp to explore the possibility of securing his services.

He has been out of work since being relieved of his duties by the German national team in September.

However, during his time in the Bundesliga with Bayern, Flick enjoyed great success. He guided the Bavarian outfit to a treble in the 2020 campaign.

It was stated that Flick is eager to manage in the Premier League and in a fresh update issued by GIVEMESPORT, the 59-year-old has his heart set on a move to United.

The outlet states, “GMS sources understand that Hansi Flick wants to be considered for the Manchester United job if it becomes available, despite opening talks over returning to Bayern Munich, and he is trying to force his way into the conversation due to being attracted to the possibility of managing in the Premier League for the first time in his career.”

“He is surveying his options before embarking on a fresh challenge and returning to the dugout in the coming weeks.”

“Thomas Tuchel is also attempting to make sure he is in the frame to replace ten Hag, but there are concerns over his character as there are fears that he can come across as too combative, which would go against him when Manchester United make a decision over their future plans.”

The report adds that Flick is perceived as a “safer bet” in comparison to the more abrasive Tuchel, who is believed to have a reputation for falling out with the top brass wherever he goes.

Flick is being viewed as an “in-betweener version” of Tuchel and Southgate.

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United hit by concerning security breach following devastating PL loss - report

Derick Kinoti — Mon, 13 May 2024 01:00:32 +0000

Manchester United were reportedly hit by a major security breach after a YouTube prankster managed to make his way into the team coach following the club’s 4-0 hammering at the hands of Crystal Palace last Monday.

United fell to a devastating loss at Selhurst Park on Monday evening but according to The Daily Mail, there were further incidents for the club after the final whistle.

The newspaper reports that there was a massive security breach involving a YouTube prankster, who found his way to the team bus after the battering.

It’s understood that Lizwani cleverly evaded security and boarded the team coach.

He was dressed in a full United tracksuit and carried a designer washbag to help further his deceptive agenda. He somehow managed to fool security before boarding the waiting bus.

Journalist Mike Keegan notes, “Mail Sport understands that, after casually taking a seat onboard the vehicle waiting to take Erik ten Hag and his team back to Manchester following a miserable 4–0 thumping a week ago, he was quickly spotted by United’s guards.”

“And in what were described by sources as ‘amicable’ scenes, he was then removed from the vehicle – but not before what is being viewed as a substantial security breach.”

Keegan explains that the incident has prompted the Premier League to notify clubs to be on high alert for a recurrence of such cases.

After he was ejected from the team bus, Lizwani was held by security until police arrived to have a word with him.

It’s believed that Palace have launched an investigation to determine how the prankster succeeded in his efforts.

CCTV footage is being examined by the Eagles to unearth the trail of events that ultimately led to Lizwani boarding the United coach.

The working theory is that he accessed the area via an exit gate which was opened after the game and then hid before eventually proceeding into the United bus under false pretences.

The Mail notes that Lizwani has a track record of gatecrashing popular events and award ceremonies.

Earlier this year, he positioned himself behind popular Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy and producer Emma Thomas as the latter accepted an award for best film.

He has also infiltrated other events such as the FIFA Ballon d’Or, the MOBO Awards and the Brit Awards in 2022.

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United at serious risk of missing out on prime target to PL rivals amid confusion over transfer value - report

Derick Kinoti — Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:21 +0000

Manchester United are reportedly still unsure about what they want to fork out for OGC Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, even as he continues to attract interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

Todibo has been a long-standing target for United and the club’s interest in him can be dated as far back as last summer.

United were keen to add him to the ranks at Old Trafford but his transfer was almost entirely dependent on Harry Maguire leaving Old Trafford for a new adventure with David Moyes’ West Ham.

When Maguire’s proposed move to The London Stadium collapsed, so did a switch to United for Todibo.

However, it’s believed that United’s interest in the Frenchman remains steadfast. A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Erik ten Hag’s side sent representatives to watch the central defender in action against Strasbourg.

On that occasion, Todibo performed well and gave a good account of himself.

It was also relayed that the Red Devils are likely to make a £40 million bid in the summer for Todibo but The Sun reports that nothing is guaranteed yet and United are still not sure about the amount of money they want to pay for one of their prime defensive targets.

The newspaper points out that despite United’s advantage owing to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s majority ownership of Nice, there is still confusion around Todibo at Old Trafford.

“Incredibly, despite that obvious advantage, United have yet to work out what they are going to pay.”

“And meanwhile, Prem rivals are watching Todibo ready to pounce.”

“Chelsea and Tottenham are both said to be interested in the impressive centre half.”

Todibo’s terms at The Allianz Riviera are set to expire in 2027 but by the player’s own admission, he is ready for a transfer to a bigger and more prestigious club.

He said, “I am at Nice and we’re having a great season. I don’t have my head elsewhere. If I did it would be difficult for me personally and for the group too. I feel really good at Nice. We’ll see what happens in the summer but we’re not there yet. I don’t want to get ahead of myself.”

“I don’t want to give false hope. For now, I’m here at Nice.”

He added that he will wait until the summer to make his decision, which he will then announce to Nice supporters.

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