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☆ Arsenal win to move level with Man City, Spurs slip up at Wolves
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Nov 11 (Reuters) - Arsenal beat struggling Burnley 3-1 to move level on points with leaders Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table on Saturday after Tottenham Hotspur slipped to a last-gasp loss at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Leandro Trossard, William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko scored in Arsenal's victory which lifted them above Spurs to second in the table, level on 29 points with Manchester City, who have a game in hand. Arsenal's afternoon was slightly soured by substitute Fabio Vieira being shown a straight red card but manager Mikel Arteta, who blasted officials after the loss to Newcastle United a week earlier, gave the referees high marks. A goal in the 59th minute from defender Victor Lindelof earned United a 1-0 win over Luton and secure a second successive league victory. Idrissa Gueye scored four minutes from time to earn Everton a breathless win at Selhurst Park.

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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erik ten Hag can breathe a sigh of relief after Manchester United ended another difficult week on a winning note. Victor Lindelof's goal secured a 1-0 win against Luton in the Premier League on Saturday that should hold back further speculation about Ten Hag's future for now. It wasn't the most convincing performance from a United team that had lost 4-3 against Copenhagen in the Champions League in midweek. It was vital Ten Hag secured a win ahead of the upcoming international break, with questions raised about his position in recent weeks. GOAL DROUGHTLife would be a lot easier for Ten Hag if striker Rasmus Hojlund could emulate his Champions League form in the Premier League.

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☆ United and Rashford unhappy with striker's form says Ten Hag
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MANCHESTER, England, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Manchester United and Marcus Rashford are unhappy with his recent performances manager Erik ten Hag has said after the striker's red card contributed to their midweek Champions League loss but the Dutchman believes he will rediscover his form. "We have to win every game, so we are very disappointed if losing any game," Ten Hag said. It's always about being in the process, thinking about the process, and then it's about managing their process. Ten Hag, whose performance as manager has been called into question during his side's poor run of form, was asked if he trusts his players as United flopped after Rashford's red card. Bruno Fernandes scored in added time in United's 1-0 win at Fulham last Saturday that allowed Ten Hag to breathe easy for one night at least.

Persons: Marcus Rashford, Erik ten Hag, FC Copenhagen's Elias Jelert, Marcus, Rashford, Ten Hag, United's, It's, Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay, Lori Ewing, Ken Ferris Organizations: Manchester United, Champions League, FC Copenhagen's, Premier League, United, LUTON, Old, Luton Town, Liverpool, Manchester City, England, Brentford, Fulham, Thomson Locations: MANCHESTER, England, Old Trafford, Copenhagen, Fulham

☆ Tottenham face test of top-four ambitions after midweek mayhem
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Before the mayhem of Monday's home defeat against Chelsea, Wolves away would have been viewed as another opportunity for Tottenham to underline their top-four credentials. But that 4-1 reverse, Postecoglou's first setback in the Premier League, could cost the north London club more than a return to top spot and the loss of three points. A tumultuous derby ended with Tottenham having only four of their starting line-up left on the pitch. A home game against City will perhaps say a lot more about whether or not Chelsea have turned a corner. Former midfielder Paul Scholes believes Ten Hag still has some credit left in the bank after last season when United finished third in the Premier League and won the League Cup.

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☆ Manchester United stunned by Copenhagen in seven-goal Champions League thriller
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Manav Tanneeru | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Manchester United’s nightmare season continued on Wednesday night after it was stunned in the Champions League by Copenhagen in a seven-goal thriller. So I can’t make any criticism on the team for that.”Ten Hag looks on during the Champions League game against Copenhagen. James Gill - Danehouse/Getty ImagesAfter an adversity-filled few weeks, Wednesday looked like it might have been the rebirth of Manchester United under the Dutchman. Copenhagen players celebrate after beating Manchester United. Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesBardghji became the youngest player to score a Champions League goal against Manchester United, aged 17 years and 358 days.

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☆ Rashford sees red as Man United give up two-goal lead to lose in Copenhagen
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"The red card changes everything," a beleaguered Ten Hag told TNT Sports. "We controlled the game until the red card. The night marked the first Champions League loss for United in which they led by two or more goals. It was their first defeat after taking a two-goal lead in all competitions since a 5-3 loss to Leicester City in September 2014. The defeat spoiled a feel-good return to Copenhagen for Hojlund, who was born in the Danish capital and whose younger brothers Emil and Oscar both play for Copenhagen.

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☆ Man United boss Ten Hag laments 'harsh' Rashford red card
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I think first we played very good until the red card. The red card changed everything. Rashford's red card was given after he planted his foot on the ankle of Elias Jelert to protect the ball and it drew the ire of Ten Hag. The loss was United's first in the Champions League in which they led by two or more goals. Ten Hag said the Rashford red was not the first questionable decision that has gone against them this season.

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☆ Man United players want to put things right, says embattled Ten Hag
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MANCHESTER, England, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Manchester United under-fire manager Erik Ten Hag came out fighting during a media grilling on Friday ahead of his faltering side's Premier League trip to Fulham. Ten Hag, however, remains defiant and said the mood in the camp was to put things right after back-to-back 3-0 home losses to Manchester City and Newcastle United. But this squad is strong, the staff is strong and this manager is strong to put this right." Eighth-placed United have lost half their Premier League games and five of their first 10 home matches in all competitions. "I came here with my philosophy based on possession but also to combine it with the DNA of Manchester United and combine it with the players, the competencies and the characters of the players.

Persons: Erik Ten Hag, I'm, Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Anthony, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Raphael Varane, Martyn Herman, Ed Osmond Organizations: Manchester United, side's Premier League, Fulham, Craven, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Premier League, Ajax, Old, Thomson Locations: MANCHESTER, England, Old Trafford

☆ Ratcliffe to invest extra $300 mln on top of 25% stake in Manchester United -source
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Anirban Sen | Thomson Reuters | Anirban Sen Is The Editor In Charge For U.S. M A At Reuters In New York | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Shares in United rose 4% to $18.85 on the news, which was first reported by Sky News. Manchester United declined to respond to a Reuters request for comment. Ratcliffe founded Ineos in 1998 and is the chemical group's chairman and chief executive officer, with a two-thirds stake. Record 20-time English champions, United have more than 650 million fans worldwide, according to market research firm Kantar. ($1 = 0.8110 pound)Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli, Kirsten DonovanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jim Ratcliffe, Ratcliffe, Glazer, Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al, Ineos, Erik ten Hag, Prerna Bedi, Shinjini Ganguli, Kirsten Donovan Organizations: Premier, Sky News, Manchester United, Reuters, Forbes, Ligue, Nice, Swiss Super League, FC Lausanne, Racing Club Abidjan, Ivory Coast Ligue, Grenadiers, United, League, Premier League, Manchester City, Thomson Locations: Manchester, United, Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, Ineos, British, Bengaluru

☆ Erik ten Hag: Manchester United just can’t find winning formula under Dutch coach
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Michael Johnston | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“It is below the standards you expect at Manchester United,” Ten Hag told reporters after Wednesday’s defeat. Rasmus Højlund joined Manchester United from Italian club Atalanta in August for a reported fee of $87.7 million. “You just can’t quite get the stability that Ferguson brought, and since then, people have come and gone,” Dutch football expert Michael Statham told CNN Sport. Manchester United manager Ten Hag has had a very public falling out with Jadon Sancho, who last played for the club in August. They are not thinking about strategic reviews or structures or whatever,” the United manager said before the Manchester derby on the weekend.

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☆ Manchester United midfielder Fernandes is "not captain material", says Keane
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MANCHESTER, England, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes should be stripped of his captaincy according to former player Roy Keane, who blasted the Portuguese international after the squad's 3-0 loss to Manchester City in Sunday's derby at Old Trafford. He is not captain material," Keane said on Sky Sports. Keane, a former United captain, echoed Gary Neville's thoughts on Fernandes after the side's 7-0 thrashing at Liverpool last season, their heaviest loss since 1931. Fernandes was made captain last summer after Harry Maguire was stripped of the role. "I know it's a big decision, obviously they changed the captaincy with Maguire, but Fernandes is not captain material.

Persons: Bruno Fernandes, Roy Keane, Fernandes, Keane, Gary Neville's, Erik ten Hag, Neville, Harry Maguire, Maguire, Lori Ewing, Clare Fallon Organizations: Manchester United, Portuguese, Manchester City, Old, Sky Sports, United, Liverpool, Thomson Locations: MANCHESTER, England, Sunday's, Old Trafford

☆ United manager Ten Hag says derby loss one of most disappointing days of his tenure
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MANCHESTER, England, Oct 29 (Reuters) - In what is turning into a miserable season for Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag said Sunday's 3-0 demolition by local rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford was one of the most disappointing days in his tenure with the team. Asked if Sunday was one of his worst days in the job, the downcast manager told reporters: "Yes. "When you lose a derby in the way we lose is disappointing. First half we had a very good game plan and the execution was very good and then the penalty changed the moment." Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville called United's loss "appalling" on Sky Sports.

Persons: Erik ten Hag, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, United, Scott McTominay's, Ederson, Pep Guardiola, Guardiola, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, they've, Lori Ewing, Clare Fallon Organizations: Manchester United, Manchester City, United, League, Manchester, City, Premier League, Old, Former Manchester United, Sky Sports, Thomson Locations: MANCHESTER, England, Old Trafford, Copenhagen

☆ Man Utd predicts higher annual revenue as sale process drags on
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The English Premier League club, whose future ownership remains uncertain as the Glazer family explore a potential sale, did not give any update on that process, which started nearly a year ago. Manchester United expect revenue of between 650 million and 680 million pounds for the fiscal year to June 2024, compared with 648.4 million in 2022/23. The club forecast adjusted core profit of between 140 million and 165 million pounds, compared with 155 million in 2022/23. For the quarter ended June 30, Manchester United reported a net loss of nearly 3 million pounds ($3.50 million), compared with a loss of 71 million pounds a year earlier. Annual net losses narrowed by 75% to 29 million pounds.

Persons: Molly Darlington, Glazer, Jim Ratcliffe, Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al, Erik ten Hag, Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount, Andre Onana, Yadarisa, Shounak Dasgupta, Kevin Liffey Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Manchester United, Leicester City, Champions League, English Premier League club, New York Stock Exchange, Inter Milan, European, League, Danish, Copenhagen, Manchester City, . Manchester United, Thomson Locations: Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain, Trafford, Qatar's, Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, Atalanta, Chelsea, Bengaluru

☆ Man Utd show signs of life, but City offer real test
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Another not-too-convincing victory at bottom club Sheffield United last weekend was admirable in its own way following the news of club great Bobby Charlton's death before kickoff. City suffered consecutive league defeats before the international break but have answered any doubts with wins over Brighton & Hove Albion and then at Young Boys on Wednesday in the Champions League. Guardiola will need no reminding that City lost at Old Trafford last year, having crushed United 6-3 at home. City also won the FA Cup final against United on their way to matching the Reds' treble of 1999. Sixth-placed Newcastle United will have to shrug off the disappointment of their Champions League loss to Borussia Dortmund as they face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

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☆ Manchester United: Harry Maguire and André Onana rescue Red Devils in vital Champions League win against FC Copenhagen
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Manchester United relied on two unlikely heroes – goalkeeper André Onana and defender Harry Maguire – in a much-needed Champions League victory against FC Copenhagen. Onana's penalty save denied Copenhagen late in the game. The Cameroonian international has made several errors since joining United this season, including in a Champions League defeat against Bayern Munich last month. The penalty save went some way to atoning for those mishaps, and Onana was duly mobbed by his teammates immediately after his heroics. “I’m very pleased, it was a narrow escape as we needed to win,” ten Hag told reporters after the match.

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☆ Ten Hag lays wreath on Old Trafford pitch in moving tribute to Charlton
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Soccer Football - Champions League - Group A - Manchester United v FC Copenhagen - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - October 24, 2023 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag holds a wreath in memory of former Manchester United player Bobby Charlton REUTERS/Molly Darlington Acquire Licensing RightsMANCHESTER, England, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag laid a wreath in the centre of the storied Old Trafford pitch on Tuesday in a stirring tribute to club great Bobby Charlton ahead of their Champions League group-stage match against FC Copenhagen. Charlton, an England World Cup winner and one of Manchester United's greatest players, died on Saturday at the age of 86. Supporters then broke into "There's only one Bobby Charlton!" The words "Sir Bobby Charlton, 1937-2023, Forever Loved," had been added over Old Trafford's main entrance, a wreath was placed in Charlton's seat inside the stadium and the players wore black armbands for the game. Charlton was a key figure in England's 1966 World Cup-winning team, playing alongside his brother Jack, and he made 758 appearances for United, scoring 249 goals.

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☆ Maguire, Onana lift Man Utd 1-0 past Copenhagen for first Champions League points
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"Especially in the dying second when you concede a penalty, but a brilliant save from Andre Onana." But Onana dived to his left to push the shot away before being mobbed by team mates at the final whistle. "I'm just doing my job, the most important thing is to win against a tough team," Onana told TNT Sports. "We are Manchester United. The victory was United's first in the Champions League since a 2-0 away win at Villarreal on Nov. 23, 2021.

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☆ Ten Hag sings praises of much-maligned Maguire, Onana after Champions League win
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MANCHESTER, England, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Harry Maguire and Andre Onana, two of Manchester United's biggest targets of fan criticism, earned a huge measure of redemption in their squad's 1-0 victory over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday -- and praise from manager Erik ten Hag. Maguire, whose abuse from supporters had former player David Beckham reach out to him in support, headed home in the 72nd minute, while Onana saved a penalty in the final seconds of the match for United's first Champions League win of the season. Ten Hag said defender Maguire, who was also excellent in Saturday's 2-1 Premier League win at Sheffield United, is playing much more proactively in possession. "Stepping in passing vertical, defending also on front foot, stepping in defending forward, very confident in the duels, he is dominating, dominating his opponents," Ten Hag said. "There is a great spirit and they are together and that is important always as a team, the team is more than the sum of the individuals," Ten Hag said.

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☆ Ten Hag calls on Man Utd to pay tribute to Charlton with CL win
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Charlton, who was a key figure in England's 1966 World Cup-winning team, died at the age of 86 on Saturday. He helped United win the European Cup in 1968 and three English league titles as well as the FA Cup. "Bobby was a legend - a giant not only for Manchester United, but for football. We have to live it every day," Ten Hag told reporters ahead of Tuesday's home game against FC Copenhagen. Asked about how United would deal with the emotions of the game, Ten Hag said: "We are professionals, it's our job.

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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — If gaining much-needed Champions League points wasn't motivation enough, Manchester United’s players are sure to be driven by the memory of Bobby Charlton on what will be an emotional night at Old Trafford on Tuesday. United’s players paid similar respects to Charlton before the Premier League match at Sheffield United on Saturday — only hours after his death was announced — and captain Bruno Fernandes was among those who dedicated the 2-1 victory at Bramall Lane to Charlton and his family. Fernandes and United manager Erik ten Hag were at Old Trafford to sign a book of condolence on Sunday. And what he meant to Manchester United, the importance to Manchester United, the standards he set, they were emphasized.”The players and Ten Hag will not lose sight of the importance of the match against Copenhagen itself, however. He might have returned for the match against Sheffield United but got sick.

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☆ Bobby Charlton, England and Man United great, dies at 86
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

One of the true Greats Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away," Hurst wrote on X. "Today is not just a sad day for Manchester United & England, it's a sad day for football and everything that Sir Bobby represented," said former United and England midfielder David Beckham. Beckham's glittering Manchester United career began after attending a Bobby Charlton Soccer School as a young boy. "A huge loss for his family and for the Manchester United family and for English football, European football," he said. "At Manchester United, you always have to win, but I think he set this standard as a Man United player, what he achieved, he's an example."

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☆ Charlton remembered as Man United beat Sheffield United
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Manchester United beat Sheffield United 2-1 to climb to eighth in the Premier League table. "Fantastic, of course we have to say our big goodbye remembering Bobby Charlton because what he did was magnificent," Ten Hag said. CHARLTON NAMEManchester United and Sheffield United players came out in black armbands at Bramall lane after news of the death of Charlton at 86, and fans held up signs and jerseys bearing his name. "It's not only Manchester United who will miss him," said Sheffield manager Paul Heckingbottom. Manchester United plan to have a book of condolence open for fans at their stadium on Sunday.

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The move leaves the remaining bidder for Manchester United, Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe, in a stronger position. The exact value that Ratcliffe's bid infers on Manchester United could not be learned, but the sources said it was higher than Jassim's offer of more than $6 billion. Manchester United is currently valued by the stock market at $3.3 billion. Representatives for Jassim declined to comment while Manchester United and Ratcliffe representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Record 20-time English champions, Manchester United has over 650 million fans worldwide, according to market research firm Kantar.

Persons: Phil Noble Livepic, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, Glazer, Jim Ratcliffe, Jassim, Ratcliffe, Todd Boehly, Malcolm Glazer, Alex Ferguson's, Erik ten Hag, Anirban Sen, Mrinmay Dey, Chizu Organizations: Soccer, Manchester United, Europa League, Friends, Reuters, Manchester United Plc, Representatives, Sky News, Chelsea Football Club, Clearlake, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, League, Manchester City, Thomson Locations: Stockholm, Sweden, Manchester, New York, Bengaluru

☆ Exclusive: Ratcliffe would pay more than $1.5 bln for 25% Manchester United stake-source
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Anirban Sen | Thomson Reuters | Anirban Sen Is The Editor In Charge For U.S. M A At Reuters In New York | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

That is slightly higher than a rival offer from Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani for $100% of the Premier League club. Manchester United is currently valued by the stock market at $3.3 billion. Sheikh Jassim informed the Glazer family in the last few days that he would not be raising his bid further. Ratcliffe has offered to be in charge of hiring and managing talent at Manchester United should his bid prevail, the source said. Manchester United and Ratcliffe did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Jim Ratcliffe, Glazer, Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al, Sheikh Jassim, Ratcliffe, Malcolm Glazer, Ineos, Todd Boehly, Erik ten Hag, Anirban Sen, Greg Roumeliotis, Sandra Maler, Diane Craft Organizations: Manchester United Plc, Manchester United, Premier League, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Forbes, Ligue, Nice, Swiss Super League, FC Lausanne, Racing Club Abidjan, Ivory Coast Ligue, Grenadiers, Chelsea Football Club, Clearlake, Manchester, League, Manchester City, Thomson Locations: Qatar's, Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, Manchester, Ineos, British, New York

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