Ruben Amorim looks to have finally found his feet at Manchester United, as the FA Cup third-round victory over Arsenal could certainly mark a turning point.

Prior to the game, Amorim had won just 4 of his opening 12 matches in charge of the Old Trafford side, enduring a tough start to life in the Premier League.

A 2-2 draw against runaway leaders Liverpool offered some hope that things may turn out well, but it was at the Emirates where Amorim finally delivered.

When Diogo Dalot was sent off with 30 minutes remaining, retaining the trophy appeared unlikely. After holding out for the rest of normal time, a solid display during the 30 added minutes ensured United still had a chance of progression via a penalty shootout.

Five perfect penalties were dispatched beyond David Raya and this display of grit and determination should inspire the team.

With a couple of weeks left of the January transfer window, Amorim’s priority will be to perhaps bring in a player or two that fits his style of play, thus bolstering his first-team squad.

Naturally, when a new manager takes charge of a team, there are several players who don’t quite fit into his way of thinking. This applies to the Red Devils, as a few first-team stars who were regulars in the starting XI under Erik ten Hag are now fighting for their futures at the club.

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As such, we have taken a deeper look into the players that Amorim might be looking to get rid of, either this month or in the summer.

From those out of contract in the summer to players attracting interest from other clubs in the transfer window, the former Sporting CP manager could be set to embark on a mass rebuild at Old Trafford.

1

Victor Lindelof

At Man Utd since: 2017

Victor Lindelof cost Man Utd £31m when he joined from Benfica in the summer of 2017 as José Mourinho looked to bolster his defence.

Aged just 22, it was clear the Swede had plenty of potential to develop into a world-class centre-back, but it hasn’t totally gone to plan in Manchester.

Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjær utilised his talents on a regular basis, but the moment Erik ten Hag stepped through the door, his game time was heavily reduced. Indeed, he played just 39 of the 76 Premier League matches across the 2022/23 and 2023/24 campaigns.

This season, the 30-year-old has made just nine appearances throughout 2024/25, including only four starts. His contract expires this summer, which means if Amorim wishes to secure a transfer fee for the defender, he must sell him during the current window.

Discussing his future via GiveMeSport, Fabrizio Romano stated that United are willing to listen to offers this month, with Leicester City previously showing interest – but he could stick around until his contract expires in a few months.

2

Christian Eriksen

At Man Utd since: 2022

Securing the services of Christian Eriksen for free in the summer of 2022 was seen as a smart move from Ten Hag. The Dane suffered a cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 game against Finland, but after being fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), he returned to football with Brentford less than a year after the incident.

Across his first two seasons at United, Eriksen registered 16 goal contributions for the Red Devils, winning the League Cup and FA Cup in the process.

Despite scoring four goals and grabbing three assists for the club this term, things haven’t been all plain sailing for the Dane. Indeed, during the League Cup tie against Tottenham Hotspur before Christmas, Eriksen struggled.

Not only did he lose possession five times, but the midfielder only completed 21 passes and took 38 touches as he and Casemiro were overrun in the middle of the pitch.

He was subbed off after 56 minutes, and at the time of writing, has started just once since, in the 2-0 loss to Newcastle United in the Premier League.

He will turn 33 before the end of the season, and with his contract set to expire in just a few months, it looks as though Amorim won’t be offering an extension.

Considering he earns £150k per week at the club, allowing him to leave will see Amorim save a fortune on wages.

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Casemiro

At Man Utd since: 2022

Shelling out a staggering £70m for Casemiro in 2022 certainly raised eyebrows. Yes, the Brazilian had shone for Real Madrid during the 2021/22 season, culminating in the club winning the Champions League and La Liga titles, but it was clear he was on the wane.

The midfielder is currently earning £350k per week, and judging by his performances on the field of late, Amorim will surely be keen to move him on sooner rather than later, with this money better spent elsewhere to improve his side.

In the Premier League this term, Casemiro has a pass success rate of just 81%, while he loses possession on average 9.7 times per game, with his lack of pace a worrying factor, especially in Amorim’s tactical system.

A move to Saudi Arabia appears to be on the cards for the former Real star, which would net Amorim a decent financial windfall while moving on one of Utd’s highest earners.

With just 18 months left on his deal, the Old Trafford side won’t recoup the £70m they paid for him, but anything over £20m would surely be a bonus.

4

Antony

At Man Utd since: 2022

If the club overpaid for Casemiro, the deal to sign Antony was even more excessive. The winger joined from Ajax for a fee in the region of £86m.

“Antony is one of the most exciting young talents in European football and has exactly the right profile for the attacking, dynamic team Erik is building,” ex-United football director John Murtough said on his arrival.

While he may have been one of the most exciting talents before moving to England, the Brazilian has failed to recapture this sort of form. In 94 games for the Red Devils, the winger has scored 12 goals while chipping in with five assists.

Each goal contribution has cost the club £5m, while his impact this term has been non-existent, netting just once in 12 games.

He has started only one game since Amorim took the reins and it is clear he isn’t fancied in his system. It looks as though he could be loaned out during the winter window, but once the summer comes around, it seems as though the manager will be looking at selling him for a decent transfer fee.

5

Alejandro Garnacho

At Man Utd since: 2020

Alejandro Garnacho has scored eight goals already during the current season, but under Amorim, the Argentinian has started only four games.

Despite his stature as arguably one of the finest young players in the Premier League, could he be on the move soon?

Napoli have shown plenty of interest in the winger, with sporting director Giovanni Manna meeting with his representatives recently to discuss a potential move to Serie A.

A fee of €60m (£50m) is being demanded by the Old Trafford side, although Napoli have yet to go beyond €45m (£38m), and this difference could see the deal drag out over the remainder of the transfer window.

If the fee is met, Amorim appears to be keen on letting the youngster leave, especially as he could use the money to bolster his team as he sees fit in the summer.

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Marcus Rashford

At Man Utd since: 2014

Marcus Rashford appeared destined to become a legend at Man Utd. Bursting onto the scene during the 2015/16 season, the attacker scored twice in games against FC Midtjylland and Arsenal in the space of a few days, showcasing his vast potential.

It took until Ole Gunnar Solskjær took over for Rashford to finally break into double figures for goals in a Premier League season, but he was one the key players at the club.

Despite enjoying a wonderful debut season under Ten Hag, registering 39 goal contributions in all competitions, the previous 18 months haven’t been as productive.

At the time of writing, the Englishman has found the back of the net just seven times this term, with all but three scored under Ten Hag’s leadership.

Since United’s 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest in early December, the 27-year-old hasn’t featured for the club, and it looks as though his days in Manchester could be numbered.

Milan and Barcelona are reportedly keen on signing the player during the January transfer window, and Amorim will surely be looking to prioritise an exit as soon as possible considering the forward doesn’t feature in his current plans.

It takes time to build a team to a manager’s exact specifications, but Amorim looks like he isn’t wasting any time on moving players on while seeking to sign his own transfer targets in the process.

Time must be given to the former Sporting CP boss, as if he brings in the players that he believes fit his system, the Red Devils could finally emerge from their post-Sir Alex Ferguson malaise.

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كشف مصطفى منير المدرب المساعد للسنغالي اليو سيسيه في الجهاز الفني لمنتخب ليبيا، تفاصيل وضعه وموقفه من العودة إلى مصر بعد المشاكل الأمنية في ليبيا خلال الأيام الماضية.

وتدخل أشرف صبحي وزير الرياضة لإعادة الرياضيين المصريين في ليبيا بعد التوترات الأمنية التي شهدتها العاصمة طرابلس خلال الساعات الماضية، وما تبعها من اشتباكات مسلحة أثارت القلق بشأن سلامة الرياضيين المصريين المتواجدين هناك.

وقال مصطفى منير في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة “صدى البلد”: “ملتزمون داخل الفندق ولا نخرج، وبالأمس كان يوجد ضرب نار في الخارج طوال الليل وعلى الفندق، ومنتظرين نقلنا لمصراتة لكي أستطيع العودة إلى مصر”.

طالع | وزير الرياضة يطمئن على سلامة الرياضيين المصريين في ليبيا بعد التوترات الأمنية

وأكمل: “حاليًا الأمور أفضل بعض الشيء، الاتحاد الليبي أخذ قرارًا أننا نظل في الفندق ولا نخرج منه، وسيحاولون نقلنا غدًا لو الأمور هادئة”.

وتابع: “لا يوجد أحد تواصل معي من وزارة الشباب والرياضة، واتصلت بالسفارة المصرية ونصحوني بالبقاء في الفندق ولا أتحرك على الطريق نهائيًا”.

واختتم: “حاليًا كل المباريات متوقفة لحين إشعار آخر”.

Leeds United progressed through to the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday with a narrow 1-0 win over League Two side Harrogate Town at Elland Road.

A second-half header from Largie Ramazani, who was assisted by a fine cross from Manor Solomon, secured the victory for the home side and booked them a place in the next round.

Their next match in the FA Cup is not until February and this means that the Whites can fully turn their attention back to the Championship and ensure that they do not let their place in the automatic promotion spots slip.

The West Yorkshire outfit are currently one point ahead of Sheffield United and Burnley in second and third in the Championship and this means that they do not much in the way of wiggle room at the top of the table.

Daniel Farke’s side take on Sheffield Wednesday, Norwich, and Burnley – all top-half teams – as part of a three-game week coming up and will need to be spot on to keep their place in the top two.

The January transfer window also provides Leeds with a chance to bolster their squad to give them a lift ahead of the upcoming matches, with the club reportedly eyeing a Championship star this week.

Leeds United eyeing Championship full-back

According to LeedsUnitedNews, versatile Plymouth Argyle full-back Bali Mumba has emerged as a target for the Championship leaders this month.

The report claims that the Whites have sent scouts to watch the former England youth international in action in the second tier this season, whilst they also had him watched in their 1-0 win over Brentford in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Mumba won nine of his 14 duels and was not dribbled past a single time to help his side keep a clean sheet against the Premier League side, which suggests that the Leeds scout may well have been impressed by what they saw.

The outlet adds that Leeds are now considering a bid to sign the 23-year-old star to bolster Farke’s options in the full-back positions ahead of the second half of the season.

Mumba is also a player the German head coach already knows well from their time together at Norwich City. Farke, who once described him as “outstanding”, signed the defender from Sunderland in the summer of 2020.

The English dynamo went on to play nine times in the first-team for the Canaries and made his Premier League debut in the 2021/22 campaign under the now-Leeds boss.

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Ironically, Farke could sign Mumba this month to come in as an upgrade on another full-back he signed for Leeds after working with him at Carrow Road – Sam Byram.

Sam Byram's performances for Leeds

The veteran defender returned to Elland Road in the summer of 2023 for a second spell in West Yorkshire and for a second stint working with the manager, who signed him for the Canaries from West Ham ahead of the 2019/20 campaign.

His versatility has been particularly useful to the Whites over the past 18 months or so, due to his ability to play comfortably at right-back, centre-back, and left-back, which has allowed him to plug gaps across the backline when needed.

The 31-year-old played 33 times in the Championship during the regular season last term and contributed with two goals and one assist, whilst predominantly playing on the left side of the defence.

Byram has followed that up with 11 starts in 21 appearances in the second tier so far this season, which shows that he has still been an important member of the squad.

Appearances

21

Assists

1

Key passes per game

0.3

Tackles + interceptions per game

1.7

Duel success rate

57%

As you can see in the table above, the former Norwich man has not offered creativity from a full-back position and has been far from outstanding defensively, with less than two tackles and interceptions combined per game.

By securing a deal to bring Mumba to Elland Road from Plymouth this month, Farke could land an upgrade on Byram from a defensive and offensive perspective.

Why Leeds should sign Bali Mumba

Firstly, the 23-year-old whiz is eight years younger than Byram and this means that Leeds could sign him as a long-term investment, as well as a short-term upgrade for the team.

Farke, as he did during his time at Norwich, could look to develop Mumba and help him to fulfill his potential over the years to come to turn him into a valuable asset, whereas the current

His performances in the Championship this season for Plymouth already suggest that he could come in as a big upgrade on Byram from a defensive perspective, as shown in the table below.

Appearances

21

25

Tackles + interceptions per game

1.7

3.0

Clearances per game

1.0

1.8

Duels won per game

2.8

5.0

Key passes per game

0.3

0.6

The former Sunderland and Norwich starlet could offer more defensive protection, whilst – like Byram – being able to play at left-back or right-back to cover both flanks, by winning tackles and duels and making clearances and interceptions.

Mumba also has the potential to offer more at the top end of the pitch as part of a dominant team, which he has been unable to show in a struggling Plymouth team, and the current Leeds man has not provided much – as aforementioned – in that respect.

In their title-winning 2022/23 campaign in League One, the flying defender scored six goals and provided seven assists in 37 starts for the Pilgrims, which shows that he can be an attack-minded full-back who bursts forward to make an impact in the final third.

Therefore, Farke could unearth a big upgrade on Byram by signing Mumba and helping him to rediscover his attacking flair whilst keeping the defensive qualities that have caught the eye in his performances for Plymouth this season.

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It is now down to the club to act upon their interest in the Championship star and to agree a deal to bring him to Elland Road before deadline day passes next month.

Leeds United have yet to make any new signings during the January transfer window to aid Daniel Farke’s attempts to secure promotion from the Championship at the second attempt.

However, outgoings have already taken place, with the likes of Charlie Crew and Joe Gelhardt both leaving in loan moves for regular game time, joining Doncaster Rovers and Hull City respectively.

Wilfred Gnonto is another player who could join the pair out the door at Elland Road before the end of the month, with the Italian constantly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in recent weeks.

It would be a huge loss selling a player who’s registered nine goal contributions in 2024/25, but money talks, which could see the hierarchy be tempted to cash in should a big offer fall their way.

Such a departure would leave a huge hole in the Whites’ attack, potentially seeing the German pursue a move for a player who’s recently popped up on their radar.

Leeds target January move for Championship star

According to Football Insider, Leeds are plotting a move for Cardiff City winger Ollie Tanner before the transfer deadline in just a couple of weeks time.

However, the Whites are not alone in their pursuit of the 22-year-old, with Burnley, Leicester City, and Southampton all also in the race for the youngster’s signature.

The report claims that his current side are reluctant to lose the winger, with the aforementioned quartet all lining up offers to land the attacker this month.

Tanner has starred for a struggling Bluebirds outfit in recent months, scoring twice and registering two assists – in what has been a real break-out year for the former Bromley talent.

It’s unclear how much any deal would set Farke and the club back this window, but it would allow the star to form an exciting partnership on either flank with one player currently plying his trade in Yorkshire.

Why Tanner would star alongside James for Leeds

Winger Dan James cost the Whites a whopping £30m during their days in the Premier League, a figure that was seen to be slightly on the pricey side at the time.

He struggled to make an immediate impact at Elland Road, but has recaptured his excellent form over the last 18 months, subsequently playing a huge role in their promotion ambitions.

The Welsh international has registered 32 combined goals and assists across all competitions since the start of last season – often being the shining light in Farke’s side in recent months.

His frightening pace and direct nature are a nightmare for any Championship defender who tries to get in his way, with potential new addition Tanner also possessing a similar skill set.

When delving into the Cardiff winger’s stats from the ongoing campaign, it’s clear why the club are pursuing a move for the 22-year-old, having the tools to provide the difference in their title charge over the coming months.

Games played

23

Goals & assists

4

Shots taken

2.3

Successful dribbles

1.6

Dribble success rate

52%

Duels won

6.2

Touches in the opposition box

3.5

Tanner, who’s previously been dubbed “sensational” by presenter Jason Mohammad, has managed to complete 1.6 dribbles per 90 at a completion rate of 52%, highlighting his direct nature with the ball at his feet.

The Cardiff star has also registered 3.5 touches in the opposition box per 90, producing 2.3 shots – having the attacking quality to produce the goods in the final third, offering an added threat to Farke’s side.

Such quality may cost the club a pretty penny this window, but it’s evident that he has the potential to allow the supporters to forget about Gnonto should he depart this month.

However, given the interest from elsewhere, the hierarchy will have to act quickly to avoid missing out on the talent, allowing him to star on the opposite wing to current star man James.

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Deadline day transfer news keeps filtering out of Tottenham Hotspur, as chairman Daniel Levy attempts last-minute coups for manager Ange Postecoglou.

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The Austria international is a solid one-on-one defender with great pace, so his addition comes as a welcome one for Postecoglou, who’s seen his defence absolutely battered by injuries over the last few months.

Man United (home)

February 16th

Ipswich Town (home)

February 22nd

Man City (home)

February 26th

Bournemouth (home)

March 9th

Fulham (away)

March 16th

Micky van de Ven has just returned to action, while Cristian Romero is apparently still a bit away from coming back into the fold. Meanwhile, Radu Dragusin could miss the majority of this remaining campaign after suffering a serious knee injury (The Telegraph).

Their need for more defensive options is pretty evident, and Dragusin’s potential long-term absence means they could look to bring in another centre-back after Danso.

Tottenham did have a loan agreement with Chelsea for Axel Disasi. However, that transfer is now unlikely to happen, the Lilywhites ending their interest in the Frenchman as Aston Villa attempt to take advantage by reigniting talks.

Interestingly, according to reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano, Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi was subject to an audacious late swoop from Spurs and Daniel Levy as well.

Tottenham make "late bid" for Marc Guehi as Crystal Palace reply

Guehi had been attracting January interest from Chelsea, who reportedly had a low-ball offer rejected as Palace set a £55 million price tag to sell him (The Sun). As per Romano, Postecoglou’s side haven’t had much luck prising the England international away from Selhurst Park either.

Palace are said to have rejected a “late bid” from Tottenham and Levy for “top target” Guehi, which happened in the last 48 hours, as Spurs frantically pursue another centre-back signing.

The 24-year-old is likely to be a very hot topic again this summer, when Guehi enters the final year of his Palace contract, but it would surely take a seismic offer for Oliver Glasner’s side to sell today.

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O clássico entre Corinthians e São Paulo terminou empatado por 1 a 1 na tarde deste domingo (22), na Neo Química Arena, pela sétima rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. O placar favoreceu o Timão, que se manteve na ponta da tabela, com 14 pontos, e ainda impediu a quebra de tabu do rival, que segue sem nunca ter vencido em Itaquera – agora são 16 jogos, sendo dez vitórias corintianas e seis empates.

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Calleri, que anotou três gols em quatro Majestosos na sua segunda passagem pelo São Paulo, abriu o placar ainda no primeiro tempo. Adson deixou tudo igual no final do segundo. O São Paulo é o terceiro colocado, com 12 pontos.

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Primeiro tempo

Os dois times entraram em campo com três zagueiros e o início do Majestoso foi equilibrado. O Corinthians pressionou nos primeiros minutos, quando João Victor arriscou e mandou para fora. Na metade do duelo, o ritmo do Timão caiu e quem passou a crescer foi o Tricolor.

Aos 18 minutos, Cássio começou a trabalhar forte. Primeiro, foi a vez de fechar o gol após chute cruzado de Alisson, que recebeu passe de Calleri. Depois, foi a vez do argentino, de cabeça, obrigar o goleiro a mais uma bela defesa. Do outro lado, Renato Augusto arrematava a longa distância e viu Jandrei defender.

O Tricolor era quem estava mais perto de abrir o placar, ocupando melhor o meio-campo e se impondo nas jogadas ofensivas. Não demorou para Arboleda, em cabeceio, assustar Cássio após cruzamento de Reinaldo na área.

Jô, até então, não entregava o que podia pelo lado corintiano e errava bastante. Apesar disso, uma bola cruzada por Renato Augusto, em posição irregular, o atacante finalizou com eficiência, mas o gol foi corretamente anulado pela arbitragem.

O Tricolor queria ir para o intervalo na vantagem e não tirou o pé nem mesmo com a confusão nos acréscimos, que se iniciou após falta de Du Queiroz em Reinaldo. Aos 50 minutos, Calleri colocou os visitantes em vantagem.

Toca no Calleri!

O argentino manteve seu bom desempenho diante do Corinthians. Agora, são três gols em quatro jogos desde que retornou ao Tricolor, no ano passado. Reinaldo cobrou a falta na área, Jô cortou parcialmente, e Diego ajeitou para Alisson, que cruzou na pequena área. Calleri dominou e bateu cruzado para marcar.

Segundo tempo

As duas equipes voltaram do intervalo com alterações. Pelo lado corintiano, Gil deu lugar a Adson, para tentar melhorar ofensivamente. Mantuan ficou na lateral direita. O Tricolor voltou sem Igor Vinícius, Reinaldo e Luciano, e entraram Rafinha, Patrick e Eder, respectivamente. Depois, Nestor deu lugar a Gabriel.

O clássico seguia agitado. O Timão voltou um pouco mais ligado, mas não conseguia finalizar com sucesso e empatar. O Tricolor chegou ao seu segundo gol, mas Eder recebeu em posição irregular antes de driblar Cássio e marcar, mas o tento foi anulado.

Adson sai do banco para empatar!

O Corinthians não desistiu e, aos 34 minutos, Adson, que entrou no intervalo, incendiou Itaquera após balançar a rede. Júnior Moraes fez bom passe para Lucas Piton, que cruzou na cabeça do camisa 28, que não desperdiçou e deu números finais ao confronto.

Cássio sente o ombro

Ainda deu tempo de Cássio fazer bela defesa em chute de Igor Gomes. O camisa 12 do Timão sentiu o ombro esquerdo e deixou o gramado aplaudido, aos 52 minutos.

As duas equipes voltarão a campo no meio de semana por competições continentais. Na quinta-feira, às 21h, na Neo Química Arena, o Corinthians recebe o Always Ready pela última rodada da fase de grupos da Libertadores. Um empate garante o Timão nas oitavas de final. Um dia antes, o São Paulo recebe o peruano Ayacucho, no Morumbi, pela Copa Sul-Americana. O Tricolor já está garantido no mata-mata da competição.

FICHA TÉCNICA

CORINTHIANS 1 x 1 SÃO PAULO
Local: Neo Química Arena, em São Paulo (SP)
Data-Hora: 22/5/2022 – 16h
Árbitro: Wilton Pereira Sampaio (GO)
Auxiliares: Bruno Raphael Pires (GO) e Bruno Boschilia (PR)
VAR: Daiane Caroline Muniz dos Santos (SP)
Público/Renda: 44.672 eR$ 3.688.132,50
Cartões amarelos: Du Queiroz e João Victor (COR); Diego Costa e Gabriel Neves (SPFC)
Cartões vermelhos: –
Gols: Calleri (50’/1ºT) (0-1) e Adson (34’/2ºT) (1-1)

CORINTHIANS: Cássio (Matheus Donelli, 52’/2ºT); Raul Gustavo, João Victor e Gil (Adson, intervalo); Gustavo Mantuan, Maycon (Júnior Moraes, 29’/2ºT), Du Queiroz, Renato Augusto e Fábio Santos (Piton, 29’/2ºT); Willian (Giuliano, 29’/2ºT) e Jô. Técnico: Vítor Pereira.

SÃO PAULO: Jandrei; Diego Costa, Arboleda e Léo; Igor Vinícius (Rafinha, intervalo), Rodrigo Nestor (Gabriel Neves, 14’/2°T), Igor Gomes, Alisson (Rigoni, 43’/2ºT) e Reinaldo (Patrick, intervalo); Luciano (Eder, intervalo) e Calleri. Técnico: Rogério Ceni.

Luke Shaw has been dropped from Manchester United's squad against Wolves just one game after returning from injury, and Red Devils fans are livid.

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• Shaw dropped from Man Utd squad
• Only played once since injury return
• Fans are furious with left-back

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Shaw returned to action for Manchester United for their insane Europa League comeback against Lyon after another lengthy injury lay-off, and the England international played 75 minutes at Old Trafford on Thursday. However, the left-back has been dropped from the Red Devils' squad for their Premier League clash against Wolves, with the official reason having been labelled as 'rest', and some fans are livid.

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• WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

  Manchester United fan @j_Amufc said: "Played on Thursday to get injured in time for a Sunday roast and easter eggs, Sir Luke Shaw."

  @timexx47 said: "The ghost member of the squad whom Man Utd must buy out his contract and part ways."

  @Babayaga09OP added: "Luke Shaw will take 365 working days to recover now."

  United fan @isaacngobi94 claimed: "Any serious team would have sold Luke Shaw 2 seasons ago."

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  Shaw has often been criticised for being injury-prone and unfit in general. The England international has only made 20 appearances for the Red Devils over the last two seasons, with just 1365 minutes logged.

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  Ruben Amorim has called up Manchester United U21's Tyler Fredricson to the squad in place of Shaw and has handed the 20-year-old his debut against Wolves. He will take up a place in the Red Devils' back-three alongside Victor Lindelof and Noussair Mazraoui.

Mikel Arteta hailed "one of the best nights" of his career as Arsenal knocked holders Real Madrid out of the Champions League.

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Arsenal beat Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregateArteta ecstatic after historic victoryRevealed Ancelotti backed them to win the UCLFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

After establishing a 3-0 cushion from the first leg at the Emirates, Arsenal arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday with confidence but knew the tie was far from over against the record European champions. Despite the early drama and a Bukayo Saka penalty miss, the Premier League side emerged victorious again, sealing a 2-1 win, thanks to goals from the England winger and Gabriel Martinelli.

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Arsenal now stand as the only Premier League club remaining in this year’s Champions League, with all other English sides having been eliminated in earlier rounds. Their path to the final, however, is anything but straightforward. Next up for the north Londoners is a semi-final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain, managed by Luis Enrique. While Arsenal triumphed 2-0 against the French champions in the group stage at the Emirates, PSG have evolved since that encounter and pose a renewed threat.

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After the final whistle, Arteta struggled to hide his emotions. Speaking on , he reflected on the magnitude of the win: "One of the best nights in my football career. We played against a team with the biggest history. It has been an inspiration for all of us on this competition. To be able to win the tie in the manner we have done, I think we have to be very proud of ourselves. It is very difficult. After two or three minutes, you realise anything can happen in this stadium. Fortunately, a lot of things went for us. Overall, we did what we had to do to win the game."

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Despite the heavy defeat and growing pressure over his future, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti extended a gracious post-match message to Arteta.

“(Ancelotti was) very affectionate with me and told me I hope we win. And he wished me the best of luck," he revealed.

Kagiso Rabada has defended Dean Elgar’s decision to bat first in bowler-friendly conditions at Old Trafford, citing team selection as the reason for the approach.South Africa were shot out for 151, and Rabada, batting at No.9, was the top-scorer with 36 and shared in the highest-stand – 35 for the ninth-wicket with Anrich Nortje. Despite England trailing by only 40 runs at the close, with seven wickets in hand, Rabada maintained that Elgar made the correct call.”Generally, if you’re playing two spinners, then you’re going to bat first,” Rabada said. “As you’ve seen the wicket is getting drier and drier by the second. It’s day one and it’s really dry and it’s quite slow. Simon was in the game. His second ball ragged quite a bit. So I think it was the right decision (to bat first).”When asked if he would have preferred to get first use of the movement on offer and a pitch with substantial bounce, Rabada stuck to the team’s line that the surface is rapidly ragging. “We played two spinners for a reason, knowing it can get quite dry out there. It is what it is.”Related

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Old Trafford is not necessarily known for being particularly spinner-friendly. Since 2018, spinners’ strike-rates at the ground have been the third-worst among venues in England at 74 balls, or a wicket every 12.2 overs. South Africa may have been swayed by the small sample size of matches Harmer has played at the ground: three. He has taken 15 wickets at 17.60, and last played here in May, where his match-haul of 6 for 114 bowled Essex to an innings win over Lancashire.To make room for Harmer, South Africa benched Marco Jansen, despite his four wickets and a score of 48 with the bat at Lord’s. Rabada has some empathy for his fellow fast bowler, but threw his support behind Harmer.”The selection issues: we had to play two spinners,” Rabada said. “But Marco is an exciting talent. He can bat. We’ve seen what he can do with the ball. He has got a lot of x-factor. Unfortunately he had to miss out. That was a team decision. It wasn’t based on his performance.”Simon is a top quality bowler, especially in the County Championship. He has proven that. If you had to look at the (Marco’s) replacement, it’s not a bad one. Marco has got a long career ahead of him and he is going to play a lot more games. He wouldn’t mind the rest. He is going to be playing a lot more over the years.”