Manchester United’s stuttering form continued on Saturday night with Newcastle United beating Erik ten Hag’s men by a goal to nil.

In truth, the scoreline flattered United with the home side in full control throughout the game and unfortunate not to put the visitor to the sword.

United looked shattered on the night and completely devoid of any passion and desire, particularly at the top end of the pitch.

Anthony Martial was given the nod ahead of mega-money summer signing Rasmus Hojlund yet did very little to justify his selection.

The Frenchman was virtually non-existent throughout his 60 minute cameo, looking as though he wanted to be anywhere else but on the field.

Erik ten Hag was seen fuming at his forward for an incident toward the end of the first half which saw a Newcastle defender stroll away from the feeble attempt of pressure from Martial.

Anthony Martial is yet to complete a full 90 minutes this season…

Erik Ten Hag stormed onto the touchline to berate Martial during the first-half pic.twitter.com/yp0t4pLX2w

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 2, 2023

The move almost resulted in a goal for the hosts and Ten Hag couldn’t hide his anger.

Martial didn’t take the verbal volley lying down and can be seen shouting back at his manager whilst gesticulating in frustration toward the United bench.

The 27-year-old is yet to complete 90 minutes for United this season and given his first half performance it was a surprise to see him reappear for the second period.

He was eventually hooked after Anthony Gordon’s opener but the damage was done and United couldn’t find a route back into the game.

In fairness to Martial, he was one of many players who looked completely uninterested last night, but given his career at Old Trafford is on the line, the lack of effort was alarming.

Ten Hag will need a big response from his players for the visit of Chelsea on Wednesday night with the big games coming thick and fast for United.

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The last international break of the calendar year was wrapped up over the weekend with European nations learning their fate regarding qualification Euro 2024.

Portugal are one of the sides safely through to next summer’s tournament, finishing with maximum points from their ten qualifying fixtures.

Roberto Martinez men rounded off their campaign with a routine 2-0 victory against Iceland but it was an incident in the tunnel at half-time that grabbed the headlines, rather than the performance on the night.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva were caught sharing an awkward reaction toward Bruno Fernandes’ half-time pep talk with goalkeeper, Diogo Costa.

In a clip that surfaced on X, Fernandes appeared to be discussing something with Costa with Ronaldo and Silva in earshot of the conversation.

Nah, look how Ronaldo and Bernardo Silva reacted to Bruno’s analysis talk before the second half pic.twitter.com/juwUuJKKQv

— Freddy (@freddyCR7LA) November 20, 2023

The pair then made eye contact with each other before smirking and turning away from their teammates.

Ronaldo then jogged out of the tunnel with a bemused grin on his face to start the second half.

It’s unclear what Fernandes was saying and the reaction from Ronaldo and Silva could have been unrelated to the United captain but the clip makes for awkward viewing and suggests there could be a lack of respect from Ronaldo toward Fernandes.

The United man was in fine form once more for his country, lashing home a fine effort in the first half to set Portugal on their way.

Braga striker Ricardo Horta added to Bruno’s strike midway through the second period to put the cherry on a fine qualifying campaign for Martinez and his troops.

Portugal will be one of the favourites for the crown in Germany and the tunnel incident is unlikely to cause any disturbance in the happy Portuguese camp.

Bruno will hope to translate his international form to club level with United facing a tricky set of fixtures in the coming weeks.

Trips to Everton, Galatasaray and Newcastle are on the horizon before United’s next Premier League outing at Old Trafford midway through December.

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The centre-half’s frustration is palpable as referee John Brooks assesses the VAR monitor, his anger undoubtedly shared by every single United fan who tuned in to watch the game.

(WARNING – Video contains expletives)

I love Maguire’s reaction for the disallowed goal.

“I wasn’t even involved ref! Hey! I wasn’t even involved! F****ing hell!I wasn’t even involved!” pic.twitter.com/OqekXi1beG

— 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗴’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 (@TenHagBall_) November 5, 2023

Though United would ultimately end up winning the game 1-0, courtesy of a last-minute winner by Bruno Fernandes, it was a tough match for Erik ten Hag’s men, devoid of clear-cut chances or any semblance of attractive football.

Arguably, Fulham were the better team and may feel hard done by to have come away from the match with nothing to show for their efforts. The home side were largely held at bay by the impressive Maguire, who overcame an early blow to the head to produce a Man of the Match performance in the United defence. 

Fulham (1.17) 0-1 (0.74) Man Utd

— The xG Philosophy (@xGPhilosophy) November 4, 2023

The injury crisis that continues to plague the United dressing room undoubtedly played a significant role in this however, with Ten Hag once again fielding a severely depleted side.

Marcus Rashford and Casemiro were ruled out in the days leading up to the game, joining Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Amad Diallo on the injury table. Raphael Varane and Kobbie Mainoo, both recently returned from absence, were only fit enough to make the bench.

Nevertheless, it would have likely been a very different story if Scott McTominay’s opening goal in the 8th minute had not been disallowed.

A free-kick from Christian Eriksen found Alejandro Garnacho arriving at the back-post, who subsequently fired it back across goal into the path of the Scottish international, as McTominay finished off a well-executed move. Or so they thought.

VAR promptly jumped in to once again rule out a United goal; the fourth such example this season.

Maguire was adjudged to have been offside as the free-kick was taken, and then deemed to have been interfering with play to such an extent his offside was sufficient enough to rule the goal out.

Given it was Maguire’s ear which looked offside, and the centre-back never actually touched the ball – instead, if anything, being fouled by the Fulham defender – his frustrated swearing in the video above are understandable. It’s not a new feeling for United either.

In the entirety of last year’s campaign, the team with the most goals disallowed by VAR was Liverpool – with six. United are already fast approaching this total with less than a third of the season played.

In fact, only eleven goals have been ruled out through VAR intervention this year so, meaning Ten Hag’s side account for over a third of the total so far. Manchester City, by comparison, have had none.

United have not played well this season and the players, as well their manager, must shoulder the blame for these performances. But when the team is facing almost unprecedented levels of bad luck – either through injury or through constant poor VAR decisions – some leeway must be granted. 

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The fans hired a plane to fly a “Glazers Out” banner over the Raymond James Stadium in Florida as the Glazer-owned Tampa Bay Buccaneers played the Philadelphia Eagles in Monday night’s American Football game.

As per The Daily Mail, “The banner was organised by the United Pittsburgh and Tampa supporters groups, who were praised for their efforts on social media.”

EXCLUSIVE:#MUFC fans from the Pittsburgh & Tampa supporters groups organised a banner to fly above the Raymond James Stadium where the Glazers owned, Tampa Bay Buccaneers played this evening.

Thanks to the organisers for sharing this video with us! Great work #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/p3qeUBdR87

— United World (@UnitedWorldFans) September 25, 2023

Showing their presence in the Glazers’ “back yard” is important for United fans, who are more desperate than ever to see the Americans leave the club after 18 years of ownership.

Almost a year ago the family announced its intention to “seek strategic alternatives” for the ownership of the club, which initiated a long and painful bidding process as two main contenders emerged to buy the club.

Qatari prince, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, and INEOS owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, are still waiting for a decision on who will be the next owner after both submitted bids in the region of £5 million.

It is believed that the Glazers are holding out for more.

The fans have been even more enraged over the club’s handling of the Mason Greenwood situation and the owners’ inability or unwillingness to adequately back Erik ten Hag in the last two transfer windows.

In the winter window, despite the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo, the Glazers would not make funds available and Ten Hag had to resort to loaning Burnley striker Wout Weghorst for the rest of the season.

This summer saw the Red Devils unable to even compete for the signing of top starts such as Declan Rice, snapped up by Arsenal, and Kim Min-Jae and Harry Kane, signed by Bayern Munich.

Unable to pay for the transfer of a centre back to replace the outgoing Phil Jones, Axel Tuanzebe and Eric Bailly, Ten Hag was forced to bring in 35-year-old Jonny Evans on a free transfer.

The Glazers will perhaps need no reminding of fans’ determination for them to step aside but will at least have to endure the humiliation of it being brought to the attention of the millions of Americans watching Monday Night Football.

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Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana came to his teammates’ defence during an interview ahead of the team’s Champions League opening group stage match against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.

In an interview with Norway’s TV 2 Sport, Onana was quick to interject when it appeared as if the interviewer was about to shift blame for the high amount of goals conceded by Man United solely onto the team’s defenders.

André Onana med klar beskjed! pic.twitter.com/ATDcHG5nYr

— TV 2 Sport (@tv2sport) September 20, 2023

“You let in 10 goals, and I know it’s not your fault,” the interviewer began, seemingly shifting more blame onto United’s defenders than the keeper for United’s defensive woes.

Before he could complete his question, however, the Cameroonian shot-stopper came to his teammates’ defence, declaring: “We win together, we lose together. Clean sheet is for all of us.”

Onana continued by explaining that the onus is on every player to come away with the victory, himself included.

He even went so far as to say that, as United’s goalkeeper, his teammates would have to “point fingers” at him when they concede because of his responsibility between the posts.

Aside from his display of loyalty to his team, the 27 year old also exhibited confidence ahead of United’s clash with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena tonight.

While United’s first-choice keeper wouldn’t go so far as to guarantee that his team could come away with the victory, he did state that the players would “die on the pitch” and “give everything we have.”

Still, when looking at the entire season ahead, Onana does believe that United could overcome their disastrous start to the campaign and potentially even win the Champions League.

He explained that he knows the competition well, mentioning how he took Inter Milan to the Champions League final last season.

In Onana’s opinion, United already have the quality in their squad to go the distance.

But first, United will look to pick up points in a tricky away match as they look to establish dominance in Group A and begin to build a path to the Champions League knockout stages.

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A video posted by journalist Giovanni Albanese shows the Cameroonian alighting from a black van. He then stops to pose for pictures with a few fans before making his way into the building.

#Onana in partenza dall'aeroporto di Caselle: pronto per dare il via alla sua nuova avventura al #ManchesterUnited #calciomercato pic.twitter.com/HfPymmcWXZ

— Giovanni Albanese (@GiovaAlbanese) July 18, 2023

Yesterday, Fabrizio Romano clarified that Onana was set to travel to England on Tuesday for his medicals with United.

This came after the Red Devils reached an agreement over a transfer fee with the Nerazzurri for the shot-stopper.

Romano has now given a fresh update on the 27-year-old’s journey from Italy.

The transfer guru explains, “After some changes to the plan due to flights issues [no problems for the deal, at all] Onana will travel to the UK in 40 mins.”

“Onana’s private flight scheduled at 10.30pm Italy time from Turin.”

“André will land in Birmingham later tonight. Medical tomorrow.

After some changes to the plan due to flights issues [no problems for the deal, at all] Onana will travel to the UK in 40 mins. #MUFC

◉ Onana’s private flight scheduled at 10.30pm Italy time from Turin.
◉ André will land in Birmingham later tonight.
◉ Medical tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/sMEh2pgXyp

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2023

Erik ten Hag had earmarked Onana as his primary target to effectively replace David de Gea between the sticks.

De Gea’s tumultuous departure from the club only served to constrain United to step up their efforts for the former Ajax star.

Pending the outcome of the medical, Ten Hag will get his main man and re-unite with a player with whom he enjoyed so much success in the past.

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The likes of Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Luke Shaw, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Alejandro Garnacho and Facundo Pellistri just to mention a few were all spotted arriving in Carrington.

Reporting for duty #MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 15, 2023

Putting in a weekend workout #MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 15, 2023

These players did not feature in United’s 2-0 win against Leeds in Oslo, Norway.

They consisted of a select group of stars who featured in the international fixtures held in mid-June and as such were given an extended break.

That holiday period has now officially come to an end and it’s back to work with the upcoming 2023/24 season in mind.

After the Leeds game, Erik ten Hag spoke to MUTV and confirmed that these players would be returning today.

The Red Devils are set to face French giants Lyon on Wednesday in Edinburgh before jetting off to the USA just a few days later.

In the US, United will play take on Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.

Ten Hag is still dealing with a few injury doubts.

Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek and Dean Henderson are all still continuing with their respective recoveries.

The trio were not present in Oslo. Henderson is reportedly on Nottingham Forest’s radar and could depart imminently.

Fred is in a similar boat to the English goalkeeper. Ten Hag could not count on the 30-year-old midfielder against Leeds as it was deemed necessary that his workload be managed.

The Brazilian is attracting overtures from multiple parties with an Old Trafford exit firmly on the cards for him.

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United’s winning penalty was converted by an unlikely player – Victor Lindelof. The Swede made no mistake from the spot-kick as he buried his effort into the top-right corner.

With fans and players engrossed in the nerve-racking shootout, the calmest man at Wembley was probably Casemiro.

Casemiro played all 120 minutes and produced a defensive masterclass from the middle of the park to help his side advance to their second final of the season.

The Brazilian was particularly impressive considering he played a huge chunk of the game walking a tightrope after being booked during the opening 45 minutes.

As the shootout was going on, Casemiro was filmed performing a dance around the centre circle.

The sensational defensive midfielder was seen on camera cheerfully jumping up and down while flapping his arms around.

Casemiro was perhaps trying to distract Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, whose main task was keeping out United’s penalties from going in.

Casemiro later assumed his position next to Marcus Rashford when David de Gea took his position between the sticks.

Casemiro during the shootout. pic.twitter.com/pqv0MHT6kr

— Paul, Manc Bald and Bred (@MufcWonItAll) April 23, 2023

Another video that has surfaced on social media shows Casemiro volunteering to take the first penalty.

As United were in a team huddle receiving instructions and possibly words of encouragement from Erik ten Hag, Casemiro raises his hand and gestured to everyone that he will go first.

Casemiro wanted the first pen pic.twitter.com/YpMD96J2W0

— UtdPlug (@UtdPlug) April 23, 2023

He was granted the opportunity and put the ball into the back of the net, effectively setting the tone for the rest of his teammates, none of whom missed.

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Goals from former Arsenal man Joe Willock and Callum Wilson were enough to sink Erik ten Hag’s men, who have been struggling for form in the Premier League since their Carabao Cup triumph at Wembley against Newcastle.

Partey, who has been an integral player for league leaders Arsenal, was filmed having dinner with Ghanaian media personality Nana Aba Anamoah.

Nana Aba, who herself appears to be a United supported told Partey, “Arsenal fans. I’m here with your super-duper midfielder.”

Nana Aba then asks Partey to say something to the Arsenal fans.

The camera panned around to the Arsenal star who pauses momentarily before saying, “Hello!”

“Join us in celebration of [Manchester] United’s loss.”

Aba is then seen to be shocked at Partey’s answer as she opened her mouth in disbelief – a light-hearted moment at best that obviously did not go down well with United supporters online.

Super Partey pic.twitter.com/O5kUwmjL1c

— nana aba (@thenanaaba) April 3, 2023

The result left United 22 points adrift of the Gunners and in fifth position, level on points with Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle.

Tottenham have however played two more games than the 20-time English champions.

Speaking during his presser today, Ten Hag was put to task over his team’s poor league form in recent weeks.

A dismissive Ten Hag however brushed off talks that there are problems within the ranks. The Dutchman instead pointed to his side’s FA Cup and Europa League triumphs against Fulham and Real Betis respectively as examples that United are simply going through a temporary dip in performances and results.

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Martinez was subbed in the 83rd minute along with United’s other centre back, Raphael Varane.

Victor Lindelof was brought on to replace them both as United went three at the back, with Facundo Pellistri the other sub.

Lisandro was visibly angry at the sub and was caught on camera thumping the chair in the dugout.

pic.twitter.com/1QfPTAGXhW

— A-n-t-o-n-y S-p-i-n (@AntonyyOOC) April 3, 2023

The gamble did not pay off as Lindelof was outjumped moments later by Callum Wilson to kill the game.

After the game Ten Hag explained (via The MEN) that “you try to save the game, to go one-against-one in the back, bring off your two centre halves, bring a fresh one in, who can defend with space on his back and bring an extra player in offence with Pellistri.”

Going three at the back is one thing, but taking off the player who had arguably been your best throughout the game is something that aroused criticism from pundits such as Gary Neville.

“Since the two centre backs went off it has been a mess, I didn’t like it,” Neville said (also via The MEN).

“I never see one centre back working, it very rarely does. Shaw is playing as a second centre-back anyway, you might as well have a proper one in there.”

Lisandro’s stats for the game had been excellent up until that point.

The Argentine had registered 81% pass accuracy, won 5 ground duels,4 tackles, played 4 long balls and completed 3 clearances, 2 blocks and 2 interceptions for an excellent all round performance in an otherwise gloomy United showing.

Lisandro Martinez’s game by numbers vs. Newcastle:

81% pass accuracy
65 touches
5 ground duels won
4 tackles won
4 long balls completed
3 clearances
2 blocks
2 interceptions
1/1 dribble completed

Another top class performance. pic.twitter.com/3FnR0OSUro

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) April 2, 2023

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