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  • EPL: Gary Neville slams Manchester United owners after 1-0 loss to West Ham

    EPL: Gary Neville slams Manchester United owners after 1-0 loss to West Ham

    Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has hit out on the owners  of the club after their latest defeat to West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday.

    Manchester United failed to consolidate on their position on the log and are  now at the risk of losing out on playing champions League football come next season as Liverpool have been knocking on the door.

    The Red Devils lost 1-0 away to West Ham on Sunday evening in a thrilling English Premier League encounter.

    The former England international had a go at the Glazer family, describing them as the real disgrace.

    Erik ten Hag’s men were given a run for their money by the West Ham team, who had two goals ruled out and were denied a penalty for handball in the first half.

    Neville did not hold back on Twitter after watching the game, wondering why the current owners of the club are delaying handing Old Trafford to new owners.

    He wrote. “United are so poor in this game.

    “Erik ten Hag seeing more of the players in these situations is a positive, allows him to sort out who he wants on the bus.

    “The real disgrace is the Glazers. Are they waiting for the last game at OT to pass?

    “It would be typical of them. Weak and shirking accountability and responsibility to the end! Classless to the end…”

  • How Manchester United set up FA Cup final against City with Brighton win

    How Manchester United set up FA Cup final against City with Brighton win

    Manchester United beat Brighton & Hove Albion in a thrilling penalty kicks shootout after their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday finished 0-0 after extra time.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Manchester United set up an FA Cup final with Manchester City with the win in what will be the first all-Manchester clash in the final.

    Solly March, Brighton’s seventh player to step up to the spot in the shootout, launched the ball over the bar.

    Victor Lindelof then found the net to secure a 7-6 shootout victory for Manchester United.

    “It felt great,” Lindelof said later. “It was a great relief and we’re glad to be in the final.

    “I have confidence in myself and I knew which penalty kick I wanted to take and that’s what I did.”

    The nail-biting finale was a fitting ending after 120 goalless minutes of wild swings in a game that careened from end to end all night.

    The quality of the penalty kicks in a torrential downpour was superb with Manchester United finding the net with all seven of their kicks.

    Brighton’s first six efforts were equally impressive until March fired wildly off target.

    “They were great penalty kicks,” Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea said. “I was prepared as always. I tried to put pressure on the takers.

    “There’s still a long way to the final but it will be a big game against one of the best teams in Europe and the world.”

    Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United, 12-times FA Cup winners, are chasing a Cup double after winning the League Cup in February.

    Treble-chasing Manchester City await in the final after they beat Sheffield United 3-0 in their semi-final clash on Saturday.

    “We showed at home we can beat them (Manchester City). So, let’s hope,” De Gea said.

    Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-1 in the English Premier League (EPL) at Old Trafford on Jan. 14.

    “We are on the right track. One trophy, another final and fighting for the top four. It’s not enough, but it’s a big step from last season.”

    Sunday’s semi-final was a rematch of the 1983 final, when Brighton lost to Manchester United in the south coast side’s only appearance in the showcase game.

    It had fans on the edge of their seats at Wembley with numerous chances for both sides to break the deadlock, including several in extra time.

    Marcus Rashford’s deflected shot in the extra period was pushed wide by Brighton’s diving goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, and then he fired a long shot that sailed just wide.

    Kaoru Mitoma nearly won it for Brighton late in extra time, but collided with De Gea in the box.

    “It was a very tight game. We played against a very good team,” De Gea said.

    “Brighton play really good football. We are now in the final but we have another big game on Thursday (against Tottenham in the Premier League). So, we need to go home and recover.”

    The loss ended Brighton’s superb run and ended The Seagulls’ hopes of clinching a first-ever major trophy.

    The FA Cup final is on June 3 at Wembley Stadium.

  • Ex-Man U player declared bankrupt after ‘secret split’ from wife

    Ex-Man U player declared bankrupt after ‘secret split’ from wife

    Former England and Manchester United player, Wes Brown has been declared bankrupt after a reported ‘secret split’ from his wife, Leanne.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) filed a bankruptcy petition against Brown on February 27 and has been declared bankrupt at the High Court.

    The former defender, now 43 years old, played 362 times for Man United in 15 years and wore 23 caps for England. After leaving United in 2011, he played for Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers.

    Raking in £50,000 per week while playing, Brown won five Premier League titles, two FA Cup, two League Cups and two Champions Leagues.

    The bankruptcy petition against Brown was rubber-stamped at the High Court on April 12 and listed on The Gazette, the official public record.

    Last year, it was reported Brown split from his wife Leanne, 46, who appeared in the reality TV show, Real Housewives of Cheshire. They married in 2009 and had three daughters together.

    According to sources, the secret split happened before Christmas 2021.

    Brown reportedly moved out of the home he shared with Leanne and their children Halle, Lilia, and Lola.

  • Man Utd vs Sevilla: Ten Hag speaks on replacing De Gea after making howlers leading to goals

    Man Utd vs Sevilla: Ten Hag speaks on replacing De Gea after making howlers leading to goals

    Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag has taken a side on replacing the club’s goalie, David De Gea in subsequent games.

    De Gea’s mistakes led to Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Sevilla in the second leg of the quarter-final of the Europa League on Thursday evening.

    De Gea committed at least two blunders leading to goal in the encounter versus Sevilla last night in Seville.

    Many pundits believe that Ten Hag would be looking for another goalkeeper with better feet as it appears the 32-year-old is finding it difficult playing from the back.

    De Gea’s contract would be running out at the end of the season and there are calls for the former Spain International to be replaced.

    However, after the defeat last night, Ten Hag was asked if De Gea is United’s long-term goalkeeper.

    The Dutchman said, “He is the one with the most clean sheets in the Premier League.

    “So it shows he’s a very capable goalkeeper.”

  • UEL: Why we lost to Sevilla – Man U coach, Ten Hag

    UEL: Why we lost to Sevilla – Man U coach, Ten Hag

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said his players lacked passion and the manner of their Europa League quarter-final exit was “unacceptable”.

    This was after the English Premier League side lost 3-0 at Sevilla on Thursday.

    Youssef En Nesyri scored twice at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium as Sevilla, 13th in LaLiga, cast aside their domestic struggles to go through 5-2 on aggregate.

    Manchester United put in a listless and error-strewn performance, with goalkeeper David de Gea and defender Harry Maguire culpable for a couple of Sevilla’s goals.

    Asked if Sevilla displayed more fight than his side, Ten Hag told reporters: “I have to acknowledge, it’s the truth. It’s hard, it’s tough, but it’s the truth.”

    The Dutch manager said United had to show more desire and more composure on the ball.

    “When you get a setback, you have to deal with it, and carry on … It’s not about playing skills, it’s about character. So be composed and have desire and passion,” he added.

    “They had more willingness to win … . I think that’s unacceptable.”

    Manchester United play Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday before a Premier League trip to Tottenham Hotspur.

  • EPL: Taiwo Awoniyi castigated for missing a begging chance against Man Utd

    EPL: Taiwo Awoniyi castigated for missing a begging chance against Man Utd

    Nigeria and Nottingham striker, Taiwo Awoniyi has been criticized for missing a scoring opportunity in the match against Manchester United at the City ground on Sunday.

    Former Premier League stars, Andy Cole and David Seaman castigated the forward for not being in clinical in front of the goal.

    Awoniyi was presented with a chance to level for Nottingham just before the break.

    But the attacker ended up hammering the ball over the crossbar, which Cole and Seaman were not impressed with.

    “That was a side foot all day long for me. David de Gea’s left hand, that is where I’m going. He laid it perfectly for him. He [Awoniyi] doesn’t need to go wide of Diogo Dalot because he is in a good position,” Cole told Premier League Productions.

    “If you touch him, it is a penalty. So he can actually gamble and take a touch. If he takes a touch and pushes it past him, it is a penalty.

    On his part, Seaman said, “I think he should be more composed [Awoniyi missed the chance].

    “It just looks like he is putting his foot through the ball rather than guiding it into the side. It was a terrible touch there. It was not fantastic. Just smash it.”

  • BREAKING: Injured Man U centre back out for rest of season

    BREAKING: Injured Man U centre back out for rest of season

    Injured Manchester United centre back, Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot.

    However, the Argentinian defender is expected to make a full recovery in time to be ready for the start of next season, according to a club statement.

    Recall Martinez sustained the injury in the 86th minute of Thursday night’s 2-2 draw with Sevilla in the quarter-final of the UEFA Europa League.

    His defensive partner, Raphael Varane was also substituted with an injury at half-time in the same game but is expected to be out for a few weeks.

    “While Lisandro’s first season at United has sadly come to a premature end, it will remain a memorable one for the centre-back having made 45 club appearances whilst establishing himself as a firm fan favourite and helping the team to win the Carabao Cup.

    “In December, Martinez became only the fifth United player to win the World Cup, as Argentina beat France in the Qatar 2022 final.

    “Everyone at Manchester United sends Lisandro and Rapha our best wishes for a speedy recovery,” the statement reads.

  • EPL: Manchester United beat Everton 2-0 to revive top four hopes

    EPL: Manchester United beat Everton 2-0 to revive top four hopes

    The Red Devils of Manchester United put up a great showing against Everton today at the Theatre of Dreams as they saw of relegation-threatened Everton 2-0.

    Recall that Manchester United lost its last game 2-0 to Newcastle United last weekend.

    It’s a result that strengthens the Red Devils’ top-four hopes as they, at least temporarily, move six points clear of Tottenham Hotspur. Goals from Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial wrapped up the win for United, although there was a late concern with Marcus Rashford hobbling off with a new injury.

    It was an entertaining start at Old Trafford, with Marcel Sabitzer firing wide inside the opening two minutes, before Rashford smashed a one-on-one chance directly at Jordan Pickford. Antony hit the post from the edge of the box soon after, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka failing to hit the target from the follow-up as the defender skewed his effort wide on his left foot.

    On 19 minutes, Ellis Simms should have netted from just a few yards out, but scuffed his shot wide, while Pickford had to be on hand to keep out strikes from Sabitzer and Antony. United were really pushing for the opener and Ben Godfrey’s last-ditch tackle prevented Antony from shooting against Pickford, before Rashford’s attempt was blocked by Michael Kane in the box.

    Rashford and Sabitzer then had good strikes saved by Pickford, but it took until the 37th minute to find their well-deserved opener. After some neat build-up play in a condensed area, Jadon Sancho picked out McTomainy’s dart in behind the backline and the no.39 unleashed a low, driven shot which squirmed past Pickford at his near post.

    The United onslaught continued with Wan-Bissaka’s shot from the edge of the area deflecting over, while in injury-time Antony’s curled effort tested Pickford once again in busy half for the goalkeeper.

    But it was a quiet start to the second half, with a looping header from James Tarkowski the only chance of note inside the first 20 minutes after the break. Bruno Fernandes’ header tested Pickford after 67 minutes as United stepped up their efforts to get a second, before Wan-Bissaka’s flick from a corner was saved.

    Soon after, the Red Devils doubled their advantage when Rashford latched onto Seamus Coleman’s mistake and, as the ball slipped under the Irishman’s foot, United’s no.10 drove forward and then centred the ball for a waiting Martial to tap in.

    Everton tried to score late on, with Demari Gray shooting wide and then Coleman’s tame effort was easily saved by David de Gea. After 81 minutes, Rashford limped out of the game and appeared to have picked up an injury.

    Fernandes’ header was saved by Pickford in the dying embers of the contest, while the returning Christian Eriksen saw his attempt blocked by Coleman. Here’s how we rated the United players.

  • EPL: Ten Hag ready to see ‘big six’ leave Man Utd

    EPL: Ten Hag ready to see ‘big six’ leave Man Utd

    Premier League side Manchester United could be set for a major overhaul at the end of this season.

    Manager Erik ten Hag is determined to reshape the squad in his image, as he started to do last summer.

    The Dutchman was furious with his team for their meek capitulation against Newcastle United in a 2-0 Premier League loss at the weekend.

    Per the Manchester Evening News, Jadon Sancho is among those who could be moved on in the summer.

    Ten Hag is growing impatient with Sancho, who has not produced despite getting ample chances this season.

    The source adds that fringe players such as Phil Jones, Harry Maguire, Axel Tuanzebe, Erik Bailly, and Scott McTominay may all leave as well.

  • EPL: Newcastle defeat Manchester United 2-0, climb to 3rd on the log

    EPL: Newcastle defeat Manchester United 2-0, climb to 3rd on the log

    Newcastle United saw off Manchester united 2-0 to revive their hopes of finishing among top four teams in the English Premier League and securing a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League football.

    Few weeks back same side met at the Carabao cup final but the Red Devils emerged as the better side after 90 minutes.

    However, in a twist of fate, Newcastle got back their pound of flesh by defeating their Carabao cup conqueror by 2-0 at  St James’ park.

    Isak turned Varane smartly on the edge of the D and slipped an excellent through pass towards Guimaraes on the right side of the area. He stood up a deep cross towards Saint-Maximin, who headed it powerfully back across goal to give Willock a simple close-range header for Magpies first goal.

    In the 88th minute, Trippier put in yet another brilliant ball, and Wilson got in front of Lindelof to flick an accomplished header past de Gea to put the game at 2-0 and beyond the reach of Manchester United.

    The result meant Newcastle have now climbed to the 3rd position on the log and pushed Manchester United to fourth position.

    Although both teams are locked on 50 points, Newcastle are in third position courtesy of a better goal difference.