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  • Man Utd knocked out of English League Cup

    Man Utd knocked out of English League Cup

    Manchester United suffered fresh humiliation as fourth-tier Grimsby Town beat them 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the English League Cup.

    Goals from Charles Vernam and former United youth player Tyrell Warren gave Grimsby a deserved two-goal lead at halftime in Wednesday’s second-round clash at Blundell Park.

    United struggled in torrential rain but found a lifeline when Bryan Mbeumo scored his first goal for the club to reduce the deficit in the second half.

    Grimsby defended bravely but Harry Maguire’s 89th-minute header levelled the tie and forced a dramatic penalty shootout.

    The shootout lasted 18 minutes, with Matheus Cunha missing the chance to win it before Mbeumo hit the bar to send Grimsby fans into celebration.

    United manager Ruben Amorim watched the shootout from the dugout. The Portuguese faces growing pressure after another disappointing result.

    “I know the best team won. The only team that was on the pitch. The best players lose,” Amorim told reporters in a cryptic post-match comment.

    “There’s nothing more to say. The team spoke loud today. We lost. The best team won,” he added.

    Other Premier League sides had no such issues, as Brighton thrashed Oxford United 6-0, Everton beat Mansfield Town 2-0, and Fulham edged Bristol City 2-0.

    Having taken just one point from two league games, United were hoping to spark their season to life. Instead, they suffered a new low.

    Since taking charge, Amorim has earned 28 points from 29 Premier League matches – United’s worst start since 1974.

    He was backed in the transfer window with big-money signings but has failed to halt the club’s downward spiral.

    Amorim handed a first start to £73 million signing Benjamin Sesko, recalled goalkeeper Andre Onana, and included Kobbie Mainoo for his season debut.

    United were poor in the first half and fell behind in the 22nd minute when Vernam beat Onana at his near post after a well-worked move.

    Grimsby doubled their lead eight minutes later as Onana failed to claim a cross and Warren tapped in from close range.

    After the break, Amorim introduced Bruno Fernandes and Mbeumo, but United were fortunate not to trail 3-0 as Grimsby had a goal ruled out.

    Mbeumo offered a spark with a calm finish, and Maguire’s header in the closing moments appeared to have spared United’s blushes.

    Sesko nearly won it in stoppage time during a goalmouth scramble, but Grimsby held on to force the penalty decider.

    Onana made a crucial save in the shootout, but Cunha’s poor effort was stopped, keeping the hosts alive.

    Fifteen consecutive penalties were then converted before Mbeumo struck the crossbar, ending United’s campaign and igniting wild celebrations.

    “We started with no intensity, no pressure, no ideas. We were completely lost,” Amorim admitted after the game. “It’s hard to explain.”

  • Amorim details what went wrong in Man Utd draw

    Amorim details what went wrong in Man Utd draw

    Man United manager Ruben Amorim has detailed what went wrong in their frustrating 1-1 Premier League draw with Fulham on Sunday.

    Captain Bruno Fernandes had the chance to give the visitors the lead from the spot just before half-time but put it well above Bernd Leno’s crossbar.

    Rodrigo Muniz’s own goal from Leny Yoro’s header finally broke the deadlock in the 58th minute before Emile Smith Rowe restored parity in the 78th.

    Man United are without a win in their first two Premier League games of the new season with Ruben Amorim still struggling at the helm

    Speaking to the press after the game, Amorim lamented his side’s failure to kill off the game at Craven Cottage.

    He said: “I think we scored the goal and then we forgot about how we play. We want to win so badly, and that is a good feeling, that we scored a goal and everyone on the pitch was thinking, ‘Let’s hold onto the advantage and try to win the game’.”

    “For me that is the moment that we have to enjoy more and push the opponent. We tried to press the opponent super high and left a lot of space.”

    “We have to grow up a lot as a team. For me the most important thing is that during the week they were working really hard, today we worked really hard, and we are going to improve.”

  • Transfer: Mbeumo to undergo Man Utd medical

    Transfer: Mbeumo to undergo Man Utd medical

    Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brentford to sign forward Bryan Mbeumo who will complete his medical this weekend.

    United have had two offers rejected by Brentford, the second for more than £60M, before coming to an agreement with the Bees on Friday afternoon in a deal that could rise to £70m with £5m of add-ons.

    Now, as reported by journalist David Ornstein, Mbeumo will complete his medical this weekend before being announced as a United player much to the delight of fans who have been crying out for reinforcements in attack.

    “Bryan Mbeumo expected to undergo medical this weekend ahead of completing transfer from Brentford to Manchester United. Agreement reached between #MUFC & #BrentfordFC today after weeks of negotiations – deal for 25yo worth maximum of £71m.”

    he club have their first pre-season friendly against Leeds United in Stockholm on Saturday and Mbeumo is likely to be announced after the game either in the afternoon or on the day after on Sunday.

    The 25-year-old is set to become United’s third signing of the summer after completing deals for Wolves striker Matheus Cunha and teenage full-back Diego Leon as the club continues to buy despite the need to sell many of their unwanted assets.

    Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia are currently in what is being called the “bomb squad” who have been kicked out by Amorim as the club attempt to sell them before the season begins. After signing Cunha, Mbeumo and Leon the side must sell some of these unwanted players first or risk going against financial rules.

  • Transfer: Man Utd want Jackson-Garnacho swap deal

    Transfer: Man Utd want Jackson-Garnacho swap deal

    Man United are reportedly hoping to swap wantaway winger Alejandro Garnacho for Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson this summer.

    Garnacho, 21, has made it clear he wants to leave Old Trafford this summer after a high-profile falling out with manager Ruben Amorim.

    The winger has previously been linked with a move to Chelsea, with the West London club approaching Man United in January but ultimately being rejected.

    Now, according to iNews, United would be willing to send Garnacho to Stamford Bridge, but only if they get Jackson, 24, in return.

    Jackson has found himself in a tricky situation at Chelsea following the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro this summer.

    Chelsea are understood to be willing to sell Jackson having previously deemed him “untouchable”, with AC Milan also reportedly interested.

  • ‘A disaster’ – Alex Ferguson reveals his worst signing at Man Utd

    ‘A disaster’ – Alex Ferguson reveals his worst signing at Man Utd

    Former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson as revealed that Owen Hargreaves is his worst signing at Old Trafford.

    Speaking in his autobiographical documentary, Never Give In, Ferguson recalled signing Hargreaves from Bayern Munich in 2007 for €25m.

    “We started to prepare an offer for Hargreaves, but I had doubts. I didn’t get a good vibe about him signing,” Ferguson revealed.

    “His agent was a nice man, a lawyer. I told him that at Manchester United we could help him develop. But it turned out to be a disaster.”

    Hargreaves’ time was marred by injuries as he amassed just 39 appearances in four seasons, with two goals and two assists.

    “He had no confidence. He didn’t show the determination to overcome the physical challenges. It was one of the most disappointing operations of my career,” added Ferguson.

  • Transfer: Mbuemo delivers personal demands to Man Utd

    Transfer: Mbuemo delivers personal demands to Man Utd

    Bryan Mbeumo is demanding a huge pay-rise as he prepares to leave Brentford this summer.

    The forward is interesting Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle United this summer.

    The Times says Mbeumo is currently on £50,000-a-week at Brentford and his agents are demanding £250,000-a-week from his next club.

    It’s been claimed Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle have all been in contact, but Mbeumo has made it clear his priority is Manchester United.

    Mbeumo’s agents have informed United that he wants to be part of manager Ruben Amorim’s rebuild.

  • Amorim addresses Fernandes, Garnacho exit talks

    Amorim addresses Fernandes, Garnacho exit talks

    Manchester United Ruben Amorim intends to speak with Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho as speculation grows over their potential departures from Old Trafford.

    Portugal international Fernandes has been linked with a £200m, three-year deal from Al-Hilal, with a one-week deadline, while Garnacho also hinted at a possible exit.

    “I will speak with my players but the focus is the last game. I don’t know what is going to happen. We have a plan,” said Amorim.

    We were prepared for both situations, with Champions League and without. We have an idea type of squad we want, but we still have the last game. We have time to address all these situations.

    “We have this game against Villa and we need to focus on that. It is not over. We want to finish in a good way in front of our supporters.. Then, after, we will assess the squad. We know what we want to do. We will deal with that when the season is finished.

    “You feel it is going to take time. It is not about (transfer) windows. Sometimes we don’t know. Things can change fast, but to reach the kind of level we need to be at Manchester United will take time. I don’t know how many windows or years we need to reach that point, but we can improve, that is clear.”

  • Tottenham end trophy drought in Europa League victory

    Tottenham end trophy drought in Europa League victory

    Tottenham Hotspur have beaten Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final at the Estadio San Mamés in Bilbao.

    Spurs’ victory ends a 17-year wait for another piece of silverware after their 2008 EFL Cup win.

    It also confirms the club’s participation in the Champions League next season.

    The only goal of the match was scored just before the half-time break, when Brennan Johnson guided the ball into the back of Man Utd’s net.

    Spurs’ triumph is notable as, next season, they will become the first Premier League club to finish outside the top ten and then play in the Champions League.

    This win-or-bust clash between two heavily maligned English giants offered a golden ticket to the UCL, despite their truly atrocious domestic form.

    Rarely has the final of Europe’s secondary competition had so much at stake, and neither defence looked particularly assured in the opening exchanges.

    Tottenham worked the first clear-cut chance when Brennan Johnson made a surging run down the right and picked out Pape Matar Sarr, whose effort was blocked by Harry Maguire.

    Down the other end, Maguire teed up Amad Diallo to fire a shot right across the face of goal after Tottenham failed to clear their lines from a United corner.

    However, Ange Postecoglou’s side broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute when a whipped cross from Sarr caused havoc in the area, with Johnson getting to the ball at the near post before Luke Shaw inadvertently applied the final touch.

    It won’t win any prizes for its aesthetic qualities, but it came at a crucial time towards the end of a first-half slugfest in the Basque Country.

    Johnson’s breakthrough was the 31st time that the Red Devils had conceded the opening goal in a match this season, the most of any Premier League club across all competitions.

    It was the latest damning statistic for Ruben Amorim’s men, but they looked to change the narrative when Rasmus Højlund headed over from Amad’s cross.

    Tottenham’s defending hardly inspired much confidence, with Guglielmo Vicario just about managing to thwart Leny Yoro from Bruno Fernandes’ set piece.

    The north Londoners were holding onto their slender lead by the skin of their teeth when Vicario failed to collect a routine free-kick from Fernandes, but he was bailed out by Micky van de Ven’s stunning acrobatic clearance of Højlund’s header.

    United continued to look the more likely side to strike next, and Fernandes should have done much better when his diving header went wide from Noussair Mazraoui’s cross.

    Amorim introduced Alejandro Garnacho as part of a double change with Joshua Zirkzee, with the former almost making an immediate impact after forcing Vicario into a fine one-handed save.

    Ultimately, it was to be Tottenham’s night, as Postecoglou’s players earned a piece of silverware that more gifted Spurs teams during Mauricio Pochettino’s exciting tenure failed to deliver.

    It was a fine way for the Australian to mark his 100th match in charge, as Spurs achieved their 150th victory in European competition.

    Meanwhile, United’s unbeaten UEL run ends in their 15th and final game in this competition, as the inquest into the club’s disastrous campaign begins.

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  • Beckham backs Amorim, warns Man Utd not to sell Fernandes

    Beckham backs Amorim, warns Man Utd not to sell Fernandes

    Manchester United legend David Beckham has expressed his support for Ruben Amorim to succeed at Old Trafford.

    Despite appointing him as Erik ten Hag’s replacement in November, the Red Devils’ struggles have continued, and they currently sit 16th in the Premier League.

    However, the former England captain has urged United to give Amorim time to implement his playing style.

    “I think Ruben definitely needs to be backed in bringing in the players he wants but I actually don’t know how possible it is,” Beckham told The Athletic.

    “I don’t speak to Jim Ratcliffe that often, only from time to time.

    “Ruben needs to be backed as a manager to bring in his team and his philosophy; he’s trying that already but I think once he brings his team in and his players, then you’ll see something different.

    “I’d like to think you wouldn’t have to sell your captain Fernandes. He has been exceptional. We’ve all been critical at times of some United players — but when we needed someone to step up, he has done it.”

  • Chelsea players surprised me in Man Utd win – Maresca

    Chelsea players surprised me in Man Utd win – Maresca

    Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was left pleased after their 1-0 win against Manchester United.

    Marc Cucurella proved the matchwinner, with Maresca delighted to strengthen their Champions League qualifying hopes.

    He said, “Very important. At this stage of the season it’s important to win games. We also pay attention in the way we win the game. I think tonight we struggled on the ball because we didn’t expect them to be so aggressive man-to-man.

    “I used to watch five, six, seven games of the other team. I’ve never seen them so aggressive man-to-man. So they surprised us a little by that.

    “Very, very nice (goal). The assist from the right full-back, the goal from the left full-back is the way I like to play. It’s nice. I think Cucu already scored this season an exactly similar goal against Brentford, against Wolves.

    “He’s in the right position at the right moment, so it’s not about how big you are, tall or small. Just to be in the right position at the right moment. Cucu is an intelligent player and he’s helping us also with the goals.”