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  • VIDEO: Eric Cantona declares himself Manchester United’s manager

    VIDEO: Eric Cantona declares himself Manchester United’s manager

    Legendary French star, Eric Cantona has declared himself manager of Manchester United.

    Cantona made the announcement on his Instagram account on Thursday.

    United are in search of a new manager since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked, with Michael Carrick currently in charge of the first team.

    The Red Devils have been linked with a host of experienced and world class managers such as Zinedine Zidane, Ernesto Valverde and Mauricio Pochettino.

    But Cantona posted a video on Instagram on Thursday announcing that he is the club’s new manager.

    “Hello my friends, I would like to tell you in exclusivity that I am the new manager of Manchester United.

    “I will tell you later the name of my staff. See you soon.”

    Cantona is considered one of the greatest players in United’s history, racking up 82 goals in 185 appearances between 1992 and 1997.

    He helped the club secure four Premier League titles and two FA Cups for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side during that period.

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  • Man Utd facing massive payoff to Solskjaer and staff

    Man Utd facing massive payoff to Solskjaer and staff

    Premier League club Manchester United are facing a massive payout to sacked manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his staff.

    United handed Solskjaer’s coaching staff new three-year contracts only weeks before sacking him.

    Mike Phelan signed a new deal last month, and sources have now disclosed that he was followed by the rest of the coaching team, including Michael Carrick – now caretaker boss – first-team coach Kieran McKenna and goalkeeper coach Richard Hartis, says the Daily Mail.

    Now he has been fired, it is likely any new manager would bring in his own staff, meaning compensation pay-outs to Solskjaer’s men running into millions.

    Sources say that the deals were agreed in the summer, when Solskjaer signed his extension, and that it took time for the finer details to be ironed out.

  • Sad-looking Adekunle Gold captured in stadium in United’s defeat to Watford

    Sad-looking Adekunle Gold captured in stadium in United’s defeat to Watford

    Nigerian singer Adekunle Kosoko, known professionally as Adekunle Gold was captured on camera in the stadium during Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat to Watford.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the photo has gone viral on social media with Nigerians mocking the singer as he looked morose throughout the match which saw Manchester United eventually sacking its head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

    Adekunle Gold was especially captured by stadium cameras with the match at 2-1 in the 91st minute and 4 minutes remaining in added time. Watford eventually went on to win the match 4-1.

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    In reaction, Adekunle Gold tweeted:

    Manchester United fell to the disappointing Premier League defeat at Watford on Saturday afternoon, as the hosts scored twice in each half.

    It was an afternoon to forget for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team as the Red Devils lost their first match following the international break.

    The encounter at Vicarage Road got off to a manic start with David De Gea saving not one but two Ismaila Sarr penalties as the Senegalese’s first attempt had to be retaken.

    However, first-half goals from Joshua King and Ismaila Sarr ensured Claudio Ranieri’s side still went into the break two goals up.

    Donny van de Beek joined Anthony Martial in coming off the bench at the start of the second half and the Dutchman restored hope for the Reds by scoring swiftly, in the 50th minute.

    A turnaround seemed possible but when Harry Maguire was sent off for collecting two yellow cards, it made United’s comeback task more difficult.

    In stoppage time, Joao Pedro and Emmanuel Dennis put the game to bed as the Hornets ran out 4-1 winners under the floodlights.

  • Key statistics show why Manchester United are right to fire Solskjaer

    Key statistics show why Manchester United are right to fire Solskjaer

    An analysis of key statistics has shown why English premier league side, Manchester United are right to fire their head coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports United fired Solskjaer on Sunday following an abysmal 4-1 defeat at the hands of Watford on Saturday.

    The Watford game was the Red Devils fifth Premier League loss since the end of September.

    The Watford match meant that Solskjaer managed 168 games being at the helm of affairs at Old Trafford. Of the 168 games, Solskjaer managed to win 92 games, with 35 draws and 41 defeats.

    Manchester United currently sit on the 7 place in the Premier League table. The club have played 12 premier league games so far this season, won 5, drew 2, lost 5, scored 20 goals, conceded 21 and garnered only 17 points.

    Overall, Manchester United have played 21 matches this season. Won 9 matches, and 4 ended in a draw. 8 were defeats.

    In 71.43% matches this season, the total goals in the match was over 2.5 goals. In 85.71% matches, the sum of the goals was greater than 1.5 Goals. In 14 games, each team scored a goal in the match. Average goals was 1.81 per match.

    TNG reports, with these statistics, after three years in charge at Old Trafford, the 48-year-old Norwegian professional football manager failed to bring any silverware to the cabinet.

    These have prompted Manchester United to call it quit. However, the English premier league side have said “Ole will always be a legend at Manchester United”.

    The club announced Michael Carrick will now take charge of the team for forthcoming games, while searching for an interim manager to the end of the season.

  • Former Manchester United players praise Solskjaer after exit

    Former Manchester United players praise Solskjaer after exit

    Former Manchester United players, David Beckham and Patrice Evra have paid tribute to sacked manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Solskjaer was relieved of his duties on Sunday, following United’s dismal 4-1 defeat by Watford, after three years in charge at Old Trafford.

    The club held an emergency board meeting after their reverse at Vicarage Road – their fifth Premier League loss since the end of September – where the decision was taken to sack the 48-year-old, with Michael Carrick taking temporary charge.

    Former Manchester United midfielder, Beckham and Evra took to social media to bid farewell to Solskjaer.

    Beckham posted to social media: “The most gracious man in the room…”

    While Patrice Evra wrote: “Thank you for making us believe in Manchester United again. People forget really quickly.”

  • OFFICIAL: Manchester United fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

    OFFICIAL: Manchester United fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

    Lacklustre coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been fired by Manchester United following his poor performance at Old Trafford.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Manchester United fired Solskjaer on Sunday following Saturday’s 4-1 defeat The Red Devils suffered in the hands of Watford.

    “Manchester United can confirm that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left his role as Manager,” the club tweeted.

    According to a statement on the club’s website, Michael Carrick will take charge of the team for forthcoming games.

    “Ole will always be a legend at Manchester United and it is with regret that we have reached this difficult decision.

    “While the past few weeks have been disappointing, they should not obscure all the work he has done over the past three years to rebuild the foundations for long-term success.

    “Ole leaves with our sincerest thanks for his tireless efforts as Manager and our very best wishes for the future. His place in the club’s history will always be secure, not just for his story as a player, but as a great man and a Manager who gave us many great moments. He will forever be welcome back at Old Trafford as part of the Manchester United family.

    “Michael Carrick will now take charge of the team for forthcoming games, while the club looks to appoint an interim manager to the end of the season,” the statement on the club’s website reads.

  • Manchester United sends Paul Pogba to Dubai

    Manchester United sends Paul Pogba to Dubai

    Premier League outfit Manchester United have sent Paul Pogba to Dubai for warm-weather training.

    The midfielder is stepping up his rehabilitation from a thigh injury.

    Pogba, who sustained the injury whilst on international duty last week, is expected to miss a minimum of six weeks on the sidelines.

    And United have allowed the France international to spend part of his rehab programme in the United Arab Emirates.

    Pogba has travelled to Dubai with a coach who is keeping a close eye on his progress.

    He is likely to miss the rest of 2021 but is working hard to return as soon as possible, says the Daily Mail.

  • EPL: More pressure on Solskjaer as United lose 2-0 at home to Man City

    EPL: More pressure on Solskjaer as United lose 2-0 at home to Man City

    Manchester City returned to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday after cruising to a 2-0 victory over local rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford.

    City’s title defence hit an unexpected setback last week with a 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace, but an own goal from Eric Bailly and a close-range finish from Bernardo Silva moments before half-time were enough to secure all three points for Pep Guardiola’s side.

    The result is sure to turn the heat back up on United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after his side was thoroughly outplayed once again by a key rival. Two weeks after their 5-0 humiliation at the hands of Liverpool – and a week after a temporary reprieve with the win at Tottenham – United were again outclassed and while the scoreline was not quite as lopsided, the manner of the defeat will be cause for concern.

    City, who displayed excellent game management, barely allowed the hosts the ball, limiting them to just one-third possession. Their only shot on target was a first-half volley from Cristiano Ronaldo, which was comfortably palmed away by City goalkeeper Ederson.

    Both City goals exposed United’s continued defensive vulnerabilities and lack of intensity. In the seventh minute, Joao Cancelo was allowed space and time to whip a dangerous cross into the area and Bailly sliced his attempted block beyond David de Gea and into the roof of the net.

    Cancelo earned his second assist of the match in the 45th minute when his curled cross beat the United defence and found Silva on the backpost, where his Portugal teammate poked home to double City’s lead. A fine cross and finish from City, but United full-back Luke Shaw was guilty of losing his man and failing to intercept the cross before it made its way to Silva.

    City had numerous chances to increase their lead in the second half and earn a more comfortable scoreline befitting their dominance, but had to settle for a 2-0 victory.

  • Liverpool fullbacks enjoyed mocking Man Utd fans at Old Trafford

    Liverpool fullbacks enjoyed mocking Man Utd fans at Old Trafford

    Liverpool fullbacks Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold enjoyed mocking the Old Trafford crowd after their 5-0 win at Manchester United.

    The Liverpool Echo reports Alexander-Arnold was sarcastically waving to the home fans who were hurling abuse at him.

    And Robertson also enjoyed his ceremonial walk around the pitch as he blew kisses at the United faithful.

    Earlier, with his side 4-0 down after just 45 minutes, Cristiano Ronaldo showed his frustration in first half injury time as he aggressively kicked out at midfielder Curtis Jones while the ball was underneath him.

    This provoked an instant reaction from the Liverpool players, namely Robertson who sprinted over to Ronaldo and pointed in his face, furious at the 36-year-old’s actions.

    Despite Liverpool’s anger, referee Anthony Taylor opted to show the Portuguese forward a yellow card instead of a red.

    Robertson was even more motivated following the incident, as was clearly shown when Mo Salah completed his hat-trick to make it 5-0.

    The Scot ran over to celebrate with the Egyptian before sending a message of merciless encouragement to those around him.

    He could be heard saying: “Keep going, keep going! Be ruthless!”

  • Solskjaer Vows To Stay As Man Utd Boss Despite Liverpool Thrashing

    Solskjaer Vows To Stay As Man Utd Boss Despite Liverpool Thrashing

    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted he is the right man to manage Manchester United despite a historic hammering by Liverpool on Sunday as Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 rout at Old Trafford.

    For the first time in Premier League history, United trailed 4-0 at half-time and lost by five goals without scoring at home for the first time since 1955.

    The Red Devils have now taken one point from a possible 12 in the league to fall to seventh, eight points off leaders Chelsea.

    “I do believe in myself, that I am getting close to what I want with the club,” said Solskjaer.

    “The results lately haven’t been good enough, that brings doubt in anyone’s mind, but I’ve got to keep strong and believe in what we’ve been doing.”

    Naby Keita started the rout before Diogo Jota doubled Liverpool’s lead inside 15 minutes.

    Salah then took centre stage to take his tally for the season to 15 goals in 12 appearances and become the top-scoring African player in Premier League history in the process.

    To round off a miserable day for United, Paul Pogba lasted less than 15 minutes as a second-half substitute as he was shown a straight red card for a reckless lunge that forced Keita to leave the pitch on a stretcher.

    Liverpool’s first victory in front of a crowd at Old Trafford under Jurgen Klopp moves them back above Manchester City into second, just a point behind Chelsea.

    “What we did in the last third was insane. Pressing high, winning balls, scored wonderful goals,” said Klopp after Liverpool’s record away win against United.

    “The result is insane. I asked if there was one like this in history and if there isn’t then it will take a while (to beat).”

    By contrast, United’s hopes of a first league title since 2013 already look over.

    That gap is likely to grow in the coming weeks with Tottenham and City to come in the next fortnight before an international break.

    Whether Solskjaer will still be in charge come November is now in serious doubt as he has completely failed to form a balanced team from a talented collection of star players.

    “In the last few weeks we’ve hit a brick wall,” added Solskjaer. “The performances haven’t come, the results haven’t come. We’ve conceded too many easy goals and that’s a concern.”

    Salah teed up Keita to open the floodgates after just five minutes with a composed low finish past David de Gea.

    United came from 2-0 down at the break to beat Atalanta 3-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday.