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Erling Haaland thanked his fans for their support after becoming the youngest and fastest player to score 40 goals in the Champions League.

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Haaland scored his 40th Champions League goalNeeded just 35 games to reach milestoneSent message of thanks to his supportersWHAT HAPPENED?

Haaland helped inspire City to a comeback win against RB Leipzig on Tuesday. The reigning European champions were 2-0 down before the Norwegian pulled one back early in the second half and both Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez struck to secure the win. The 23-year-old needed just 35 games to score his 40 goals in the competition – making him the quickest to do so as well as the youngest.

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The striker celebrated the record with a post on social media, writing in the caption: "I've said it before. I'll say it again. Nothing happens without you all. Thank you for the endless support! We keep working."

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The European record is the second one Haaland has broken in a matter of days. The ex-Borussia Dortmund star opened the scoring as City drew 1-1 with Liverpool on Saturday. That was his 50th goal in the Premier League and he reached that milestone in just 48 matches.

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Haaland will aim to continue his goalscoring exploits this weekend when City take on Tottenham in the Premier League. The English champions will hope to keep the pressure on league leaders Arsenal, who are a point ahead of them.

The Italian coach is expected to leave Stamford Bridge and return to Italy after just one season in London, but who could replace him?

Maurizio Sarri is still Chelsea manager – but not for much longer.

The Italian coach was expected to be sacked earlier in the season following a disastrous 6-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City, but managed to survive in his post for the remainder of the campaign. He eventually secured a third-place league finish as well as the Europa League trophy.

He is, however, known to be leaving his post at Stamford Bridge imminently for a move back to Italy, with Juventus his likeliest destination.

Goal takes a look at his leading candidates below…

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Chelsea could be tempted to follow in the footsteps of Man United and hire a club legend. 

Gianfranco Zola worked as Sarri's assistant and was the obvious choice to replace the Italian should he have been sacked prior to the end of the season. 

As well as being one of the finest players ever to represent Chelsea, Zola also has plenty of experience of managing in England, though his spells at West Ham, Watford and Birmingham City were short and not particularly sweet. 

Still, if Chelsea want to replicate the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer effect by hiring a fan favourite who also commands the respect of the dressing room, they need look no further than Zola. 

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Should Sarri head to Juventus, he could be going for a straight swap with Allegri, who was most recently manager at the Old Lady since 2014. 

The Italian won five straight Serie A titles during his time in Turin and finished as Champions League runners-up twice, in 2015 and 2017. 

He doesn't have much experience managing outside of Italy, however, managing Milan and Sassuolo prior to his time at Juventus. 

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It would be the stuff of fairy tale for club legend Frank Lampard to return to Chelsea as manager. 

The former Blues midfielder is in charge of Derby County and made headlines earlier this season as his Championship outfit knocked a Mourinho-led Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup, as well as reaching the final of the Championship play-offs in his debut season. 

Like Zola, Lampard is a fan favourite who would be very familiar with the philosophy and inner-workings of Chelsea. 

Lampard has already long been considered a front-runner to replace Sarri, with the club to meet with the former midfielder for further talks.

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Ten Hag has quietly built a solid reputation for himself around Europe as he took Dutch side Ajax to the semi-finals of the 2018-19 Champions League.  

Ajax, massively considered dark horses in the competition, managed to defy expectations and knocked out defending champions Real Madrid in the last-16 stage and eliminated favourites Juventus in the quarter-finals.

The Dutch manager has been considered for the Chelsea position, although he is cautious about signing on at Stamford Bridge due to the transfer ban that is currently in place.

There was plenty of promise when Mauricio Pochettino's side went forward on Sunday, but the Argentine will have grimaced at his side's defending

The tone for Chelsea's afternoon of sloppy defending was set just seven minutes in at the London Stadium, when Nayef Aguerd was given all the space in the world to nod home a corner from West Ham debutant James Ward-Prowse.

The hosts' second goal reflected just as poorly on Mauricio Pochettino's side, as a comedy of errors led to Michail Antonio nearly taking the net off with a powerful strike eight minutes after the break. The cherry on top of a farcical cake came when £115 million ($146m) signing Moises Caicedo conceded a late penalty in the dying embers, lazily bringing Emerson down, with Lucas Paqueta converting from the spot to seal a 3-1 win.

As much as this will have frustrated Pochettino, there were at least some signs of life going forward – something that was desperately lacking for pretty much the entirety of the 2022-23 season.

Carney Chukwuemeka's goal was sublime, Raheem Sterling was unplayable at times and his side peppered Alphonse Areola's goal. If Enzo Fernandez could have scored his penalty, or the Blues could have shown a little more composure when West Ham were reduced to ten me after Aguerd's red card, they likely would have come away from east London with something.

Instead, they head back across the capital with the sour taste of defeat in their mouths – with Pochettino still awaiting his first three points as Blues boss. The footballing revolution he was tipped to bring certainly hasn't started yet.

GOAL rates Chelsea's players from the London Stadium…

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Robert Sanchez (5/10):

Probably should've claimed Ward-Prowse's corner and prevented the home side's opener. Beaten by a Paqueta shot before the break but saved by the post. Could not do much to stop Antonio scoring.

Axel Disasi (5/10):

Booked for a rash, and probably unnecessary, challenge on Antonio. Did not get close enough to the same West Ham striker in the second half, allowing him to score.

Thiago Silva (6/10):

Won nearly everything in the air. Great on the ball too, pushing up high into midfield to help with the Blues' build-up play. Might have done better for the second goal.

Levi Colwill (5/10):

Got high and wide, interchanging positions with Chilwell in an interesting way. Antonio got the better of him for the Hammers' second.

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Malo Gusto (7/10):

A promising full debut. He used the ball neatly for the most part and positioned himself intelligently when Chelsea had the ball. Defended stoically.

Enzo Fernandez (5/10):

Hadn't missed a penalty in his career before this one. That disappointment aside, he kept things ticking over, while overhitting a few through balls.

Conor Gallagher (6/10):

Easily out-jumped by Aguerd for West Ham's goal. Gave Chelsea some bite in midfield. Will be interesting to see if he continues to start over Caicedo.

Ben Chilwell (6/10):

Got himself into some good crossing positions and swung in a couple of dangerous balls. Great engine too. A little bit surprising to see him subbed in the second half, though he had put some shift in.

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Carney Chukwuemeka (7/10):

All at sea at Aguerd headed West Ham in front, but made up for that with an emphatic finish to level things up. He'll be devastated to have been forced off through injury.

Nicolas Jackson (6/10):

Always busy, but he's still a bit raw. Once he cuts out the loose touches and nervous shooting, he should be a seriously effective striker.

Raheem Sterling (8/10):

Early days, but he looks transformed under Pochettino. A really positive performance full of direct running and trickery. Won the penalty, too.

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Mykhailo Mudryk (4/10):

Did not really get into the game after coming on at half-time. With competition for places fierce, he needs to impress when he does play.

Moises Caicedo (4/10):

Nearly scored just seconds into his Chelsea debut, but he fired wide. His first taste of Blues action ended horribly when he gave away a penalty in second-half stoppage time.

Noni Madueke (6/10):

Had one decent effort, which just deflected wide.

Mason Burstow (N/A)

Thrown on late but made no impact.

Mauricio Pochettino (4/10):

Chelsea's set-piece defending was abysmal for West Ham's first and they looked open in transition for the second. There is a lot to be positive about going forward, but defensively the Blues aren't quite there under Pochettino. He needs to rectify that – fast.

Jurgen Klopp continues to ignore the transfer “fuss” raging around Mohamed Salah, with Liverpool still confident that he will stay.

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Reds reluctant to part with talismanHave him tied to a contractRumours of move to Middle East ignoredWHAT HAPPENED?

The Egypt international continues to see questions asked of his future at Anfield as clubs in Saudi Arabia remain in a position to keep spending. Al-Ittihad are said to be keen on Salah, with talk of big-money offers and record-breaking contracts doing the rounds.

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Liverpool have turned a deaf ear to the gossip, with there no need for them to consider parting with a player that is tied to terms through to 2025. Klopp has batted away all questions on the subject and remains adamant that a key part of his plans will be hanging around on Merseyside.

WHAT THEY SAID

Klopp told when quizzed on the subject of Salah’s future once again: “I never had any doubt about his commitment to this club. You can’t imagine how much fuss the world has made but how calm we are with it. He is our player and wants to play here.”

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Salah scored his 188th goal for Liverpool in their 3-0 win over Aston Villa, doubling his tally for the season, and could make even more history on Merseyside before the day comes for him to bid farewell.

England captain Harry Kane was denied a penalty against Malta on Friday, and was booked for diving after a challenge from goalkeeper Henry Bonello.

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Kane brought down in the boxAppealed immediately for a penaltyBooked by official, with VAR not interveningWHAT HAPPENED?

Kane interecepted a pass from goalkeeper Bonello in the Malta penalty area and appeared to be nicked on his ankle by the shot stopper's trailing arm as he dived for the ball. The referee, though, saw it differently and booked Kane for diving, much to the bemusement of the Bayern forward. VAR opted against intervening.

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Replays showed that Bonello made contact with Kane's ankle, so there should have been a VAR review at the very least, although the decision was not deemed to be a clear and obvious error. Kane and his team-mates were particularly aghast, and manager Gareth Southgate was also seen questioning the decision with the fourth official.

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England took a 1-0 lead through an own goal from Enrico Pepe and will hope to see the victory out. Given Malta's standing in the international game, one has to think that Kane will be out to boost his own goal tally.

The MLS referees' labor union has turned down a new CBA offer and is now set to strike just four days before the start of the 2024 season.

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MLS to begin 2024 with replacement refsPSRA rejects latest CBA offer from PROReferees set to strikeWHAT HAPPENED?

The Professional Referees Organization (PRO) and Professional Soccer Referees Association (PRSA) have failed to agree a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) ahead of the 2024 season. Now, as a result, PRO and MLS are set to begin the 2024 season with replacement referees on every level. PRO is the organization that employs referees for the league.

Their previous CBA expired on January 15, and they have been at the negotiating table since. Over a month's time, they came to a tentative agreement last week. However, when the PSRA members voted over the offer on the table, 95.8% of voters said "NO."

Starting February 18 at 12:01 AM, PSRA officials will be locked out and PRO will begin preparations for the first week of the season without their core officiating group.

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"It's extremely disappointing that the officials have voted against the tentative agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement reached by the Professional Soccer Referees Association and the Professional Referee Organization," Major League Soccer executive vice-president of sporting product & competition Nelson Rodriguez said.

"PRO worked for months and addressed all the issues that were raised by PSRA’s bargaining unit. It is also unfortunate that the PSRA rejected PRO’s offer for a mutual no strike – no lockout commitment, which would have allowed all match officials to continue working during ongoing negotiations. PRO has informed us of its contingency plan for the upcoming MLS season, which includes utilizing experienced professional match referees supported by veteran VAR officials. We are confident in the comprehensive plan they have put in place."

WHAT PRO GM MARK GEIGER SAID

PRO general manager Mark Geiger said: "Time has been of the essence to conclude a fair deal and move forward together with renewed positivity ahead of our 12th year of supporting the growth of the professional game in the United States and Canada.

"We made meaningful progress during recent bargaining, agreeing to fair pay increases, and addressing many of the PSRA's concerns with respect to non-economic items. This represented approximately a 25 percent overall increase over 2023 when comparing salary, retainers, game fees, and benefits plus the addition of business class travel for the MLS Cup Playoffs. The result of the membership vote is disappointing.

"The PSRA has rejected a no strike/no lockout proposal from PRO through the 2024 MLS Cup, which, along with their public strike authorization, has created significant risk as the 2024 season begins. We are left with no choice but to institute a lockout and use qualified non-bargaining unit officials so that games can go ahead as scheduled."

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“We live for this game, giving it 100 percent of our dedication, experience, fitness and ability,” Peter Manikowski, president and lead negotiator for PSRA, said. “The skyrocketing growth of MLS has significantly increased demands on officials mentally and physically, and as such has increased demands on both our professional and personal time. Our members are asking not only for fair compensation at a time when the league is reporting record growth, but also for the ability to take care of themselves on the road and at home to continue officiating at the highest level that this sport demands.”

Manikowski also revealed that it is the belief of the PSRA that replacement referees do not have the qualifications to perform at the highest level of the game in North America.

“This game evolves rapidly and play happens quickly,” Manikowski said. “We think replacement officials generally do not have the current experience and level of fitness required to do our jobs. The sport and everyone involved — players, coaches and fans — deserve referees who are the best in North America at knowing the MLS game and its current rules and applications.”

Mitchell Johnson has said that he is pleased with the balance of Australia’s bowling attack, and backed himself to come out firing in the knockouts following a fairly underwhelming outing in the group stages

Daniel Brettig16-Mar-2015One of the casualties of Australia’s unduly disjointed World Cup schedule was Mitchell Johnson. Save for a ball that thudded into the arm of Brendon McCullum, his afternoon at Eden Park looked like the first net session of a new summer, an all-scrambled bowling radar and batting rhythm – he also made a duck.Having effectively two weeks between game one and game two was a major obstacle for Johnson, given how he has shown himself to be unusually durable either side of a six-month hiatus from the game for foot surgery and some overdue work on his technical and mental approaches to the game in 2011-12.Three games later and he is rediscovering his rhythm, also sitting happily in the slipstream of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood as Australia’s designated first-change bowler. Johnson’s least convincing display since Auckland actually came against Sri Lanka when a dry pitch and the selection of Xavier Doherty meant he reverted to taking the new ball.”I think it’s worked perfectly, he’s got a lot of attention,” Johnson said, smiling, of his left-arm off-sider Starc. “He’s obviously bowling very well. He’s done a really good job upfront for us. His career in one-cricket has, so far, been outstanding. He’s always performed well for us in one-day cricket. It wasn’t a surprise that he was going to perform like this through the World Cup as well.”It’s very important to play my role in the team. I’ve really enjoyed being a first-change or second-change bowler throughout this tournament. I think it’s probably suited the team, me bowling at first change and Starcy using that new ball and swinging the ball around and Josh or Patty using it at the other end pushing into the breeze. It’s worked really well. The balance that we’ve got with our bowling attack is really good at the moment.”As for my bowling, I felt like it really clicked coming into the start of the real stuff now. I feel like I’m one of those bowlers that the more I bowl the better I feel with rhythm. We’ve had five [or more] days between games and we’ve been training, but I just feel like I’m starting to click now.””Starc has always performed well for us in one-day cricket. It wasn’t a surprise that he was going to perform like this through the World Cup as well”•Getty ImagesMcCullum and Tillakaratne Dilshan have inflicted the sorts of indignities Johnson had experienced before his time away from the game but very seldom faced in the past 18 months. Dilshan’s sextet of boundaries at the SCG made for memorable viewing, but Johnson has exhibited his recently-found maturity by being able to shrug it off.”I’m ready for whatever’s going to come at me, I’m not stressed about those things,” he said. “That over against Dilshan it wasn’t a horrific over. I probably just over-pitched at the start and then back of a length, and he got away with it. I probably bowled that one short ball I wasn’t happy with, to be honest. The rest were OK.”How I fought back from that was really good for me. To be able to come back and bowl late in the game and be able to bowl that way when the wicket didn’t change. We thought it was going to slow down a bit but it was a still a pretty good wicket. We held our nerve and won the game. Luckily we’d scored a lot of runs.”Nevertheless, it doesn’t sound like Johnson will be lobbying to keep the current ODI playing conditions in place should he ever find himself on the ICC cricket committee. “There’s a couple of overs here and there that have gone for runs,” he said, “But that’s what we expect in this day and age of this game and with the way players play the game now. Two new balls with four fielders out makes it a little bit predictable.”It is something I’ve expected throughout this tournament and with the way the game is. It will be interesting to see if there’s a bit more pressure on how guys play the game. Coming into a quarter-final we’ll see if guys are still prepared to play that type of cricket.”

Reigning MLS Cup champions Atlanta United and Supporters' Shield holders New York Red Bulls lead the field as Major League Soccer kicks off this week

The race for the 2019 MLS Cup will go through the Eastern Conference, and if defending champion Atlanta United has anything to say about it, through Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Tata Martino and Miguel Almiron may have moved on, but the Five Stripes remains the favorites, led by MLS goal king Josef Martinez and newly-acquired Argentine midfielder Gonzalo 'Pity' Martinez.

The New York Red Bulls fell short in their quest to finally win an MLS Cup title last year, but they bring back most of the same squad that set a new league record for points in a season, so another title challenge is a safe bet. Tyler Adams leaving will make things difficult, but the Red Bulls boast the best defense in the league and the ever-reliable Bradley Wright-Phillips.

There are some clear-cut title contenders in the West, led by Sporting Kansas City and the Seattle Sounders, two teams with balanced veteran lineups, and also with the salary cap space to make big acquisitions this summer, if not sooner. Sporting KC has what may be its deepest team ever, but the search for a big-money striker continues. The Sounders struck gold with last summer's signing of Raul Ruidiaz, but Garth Lagerwey has the resources to add another attacking weapon.

The city of Los Angeles could have a say in the MLS Cup conversation as well, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic leading a revamped LA Galaxy and Carlos Vela ready to build on last year's impressive debut season for Los Angeles FC.

Several teams underwent significant roster shakeups, particularly in the Western Conference, where Minnesota United and the Colorado Rapids made multiple big-time acquisitions to push themselves into the playoff conversation.

Those are just two of teams who could be this year's surprise turnaround. The San Jose Earthquakes are another candidate, with new head coach Matias Almeyda leading the way. Orlando City is another team that could see a dramatic turnaround after a disappointing 2018. Toronto FC is just a year removed from being considered the best team in MLS history, so a return to the playoffs could take place, assuming TFC succeeds in finding a suitable replacement to fill the void left by Sebastian Giovinco's departure.

Here is how the 24 MLS teams stack up heading into the 2019 season:

FC Cincinnati1FC CincinnatiThe expansion team made plenty of moves this winter in an effort to put together a respectable roster, but while there is a good nucleus of veterans, it is still going to be a rough debut season for the league's newest team. Fanendo Adi is a solid striker, and Costa Rican midfielder Allen Cruz is a special talent, but head coach Alan Koch will be hard-pressed to turn FC Cincinnati into a playoff team in year one.AdvertisementJonathan Daniel2Chicago FireThe good news for Fire fans is Bastian Schweinsteiger is back and Djordje Mihailovic is poised for a breakout season. The bad news is the Fire's defense looks very suspect and a lack of depth could prove costly for a team that didn't do enough this winter to close the gap on the playoff teams in the MLS Eastern Conference.Montreal Impact3Montreal ImpactAfter falling four points short of the playoffs in 2018, the Impact picked up veteran forward Maxi Urruti to try and help Montreal close the gap. The more pressing concern is how the Impact's revamped defense will perform. Urruti should help Montreal generate more goals, but the defense must be stingy if the Impact are going to reach the posteason.ENJOYED THIS STORY?

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Kim Klement4Orlando CityGone is Kaka, but in steps Nani to help fill the big-name void. Now Orlando City just needs to sort out the defensive woes that plagued the Lions in 2018. The pressure is on Dom Dwyer to perform, but it will be the back-line head coach James O'Connor puts together that will make or break Orlando City's season.

After being left out of the line up by Erik ten Hag for disciplinary reasons, the England forward came off the bench to score the winner at Molineux

Manchester United are into the top four of the Premier League table, but they needed Marcus Rashford to save them from a disappointing draw against Wolves as the forward stepped up from the bench to seal a 1-0 win at Molineux.

Erik ten Hag revealed before kick-off that in-form Rashford had been left out for "internal disciplinary reasons", but with United struggling to break down their relegation-threatened hosts, the Dutch coach turned to the England international at half-time.

Rashford came up trumps, scoring one while having another ruled out for handball by VAR as he proved the difference on a day when United's other attackers put in displays to forget.

But who were the biggest winners and losers from Saturday's game? GOAL breaks it down…

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Marcus Rashford:

All the talk ahead of kick-off at Molineux centred on Rashford following Erik ten Hag's decision to drop the forward due to disciplinary reasons, and now all the talk after the game will focus on the England international, too. Brought on at half-time to give United the spark that they had been missing without him, Rashford stepped up as the game entered its closing stages, trading passes with Bruno Fernandes before driving into the box and firing past Jose Sa for his third goal in as many games since the World Cup. As long as he maintains his discipline, Rashford is undroppable right now.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka:

Heading into the January transfer window, it felt almost certain that Wan-Bissaka would be moved on by United this winter, but the waters have now been muddied somewhat. With Diogo Dalot having returned from the World Cup with an injury, Wan-Bissaka has been thrust back into the line-up and has barely put a foot wrong. Against Wolves, he looked to get forward and combine with Antony at every opportunity, while in defence he was excellent, with one superb block in the first half ensuring the teams went in level at the break. United could still let the ex-Crystal Palace man go in January, but they may be forced to think about it slightly more than they would have done a week or so ago.

David de Gea:

There was speculation leading into the Premier League's return that Ten Hag was ready to move on from De Gea in the coming months, hence him not being handed the same contract extension that others whose deals end next season got in December. And while there remain doubts over what he can do with the ball at his feet, he showed here that he remains one of the finest shot-stoppers in the Premier League when called upon. De Gea did not have much to do, but stepped up twice in the second half, first to keep out a fizzing Ruben Neves free-kick before palming away Raul Jimenez's close-range header in stoppage time, to move himself up into second in the list of most clean sheets for a United goalkeeper. Only Peter Schmeichel now stands above him.

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Man Utd's long-serving centre-backs:

When Luke Shaw was named as Raphael Varane's centre-back partner against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, illness was cited as the reason for Harry Maguire only being a substitute and Victor Lindelof not being in the squad. But four days on, and Shaw was again at the heart of the United backline at Molineux, with both Maguire and Lindelof named on the bench. This was the clearest sign since Erik ten Hag took over that the usual starting centre-back duo from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign are now well down the pecking order, with the Dutch coach clearly more comfortable playing a left-back in the middle than he is two naturals in the position. It would not be a surprise if both Maguire and Lindelof were now moved on in the next six months or so.

United's forward line:

While Rashford came off the bench to be United's hero, the three players that started in attack had afternoons to forget. Alejandro Garnacho was perhaps a little unlucky to be sacrificed for Rashford at half-time, but the teenager did miss a big chance to break the deadlock after being put in on goal by a poor Nelson Semedo back-pass. Anthony Martial and Antony were, however, both very poor, and can be thankful to Rashford for digging them out of a hole. Both should have scored with their heads in the first half, with Martial cutting a particularly frustrated figure as he dropped deep to try to get involved in the game. Antony, meanwhile, continues to flatter to deceive, and though Ten Hag clearly trusts the player who shone so brightly for him at Ajax, there will soon be questions asked as to whether he deserves his place in the side if performances don't improve.

Diego Costa:

Costa is yet to score in a Wolves shirt, and if Saturday's performance is anything to go by, it will be a while before he finds the net in the Premier League again. The ex-Chelsea man was bullied by Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw before being replaced by Julen Lopetegui at half-time, and Costa spent the second 45 minutes sat in the stands alongside new signing Matheus Cunha. It would be a shock if Cunha is not brought straight into the line-up to replace Costa when Wolves take on Aston Villa in their next game on Wednesday.

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David de Gea (7/10):

Barely tested but made fine saves when called upon to keep out a Neves free-kick and Jimenez's late bullet header.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (7/10):

Worked tirelessly up and down the right-hand side and made a key first-half block to further highlight his defensive strengths.

Raphael Varane (8/10):

Imperious at the back, winning countless headers and making plenty of key blocks.

Luke Shaw (7/10):

Again looked comfortable at centre-back, proving Ten Hag right for sticking with him over Maguire and Lindelof.

Tyrell Malacia (7/10):

Did well defensively and provided good thrust down the United left when joining in the attack.

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Casemiro (6/10):

Solid again at the heart of the United midfield. Has mastered the art of the tactical foul and showed plenty of nous when Wolves looked to attack.

Christian Eriksen (6/10):

Dictated the tempo with his passing and provided dangerous deliveries from set-pieces, but couldn't find the spark before being replaced on the hour.

Bruno Fernandes (6/10):

A mixed showing from the No.8, as he mixed in overhit passes and wayward shots with some neat touches, the most important of which was the assist for Rashford's winner.

The Blues have a host of talent out on loan that they could look to offload to help raise cash for a summer spending splurge

Getty£12 million – Baba Rahman

Chelsea would likely lose money on the sale of Baba Rahman after signing him from Augsberg in 2015 in an initial £14 million deal; with add-ons meaning the fee could rise to £21.7m. 

However, he has the chance to rebuild his career again after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament while at the Africa Cup of Nations last season with Ghana. 

The defender has since joined Schalke on loan but he has yet to make an appearance for the club. The Bundesliga side agreed an 18-month loan deal at the end of January although they'll be wanting to see a lot more of him out on the pitch if they are to make the move permanent. 

AdvertisementGetty£10m – Marco van Ginkel

Van Ginkel was once hailed as the new Frank Lampard and is proving to be a key player for Eredivisie table-toppers PSV Eindhoven, in his third loan move to the club. 

Such is the 25-year-old's importance to the Dutch club, he is their captain despite not formally being owned by them, and his 12 goals in 25 games have seen him make a healthy contribution to their push for the title. 

PSV tried to include a clause for a permanent move, but they couldn't agree a price with Chelsea, who want to make a profit on the £8 million they paid in 2013 to sign him from Vitesse.

Getty Images£10m – Mario Pasalic

Mario Pasalic has proved himself to be a useful player on his loan spells at Elche, Monaco, AC Milan and now at Spartak Moscow, but he has still yet to play for Chelsea after joining for £3m in 2014. 

He has racked up 22 appearances for Spartak, which have included both Champions League and Europa League games, and his appearances for the Russian club have put him in contention for Croatia's World Cup squad.

There is, however, a feeling that at 23 years old, he would have surely made it at Chelsea by now if he was considered a part of their long-term plans.

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Getty Images£10m – Tomas Kalas

Tomas Kalas has become well known in English football after several seasons in the country, having spent the last two campaigns at Fulham.  

He also helped Middlesbrough gain promotion to the Premier League during his spell with the club and had spells abroad with three other clubs including Vitesse Arnhem. 

The 24-year-old may eventually be sold after only making two appearances for Chelsea, despite being one of the longest-serving players under contract at Stamford Bridge. And the Blues are in a stronger bargaining position, with the player being under contract until 2021.