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Liverpool v Manchester United Highlights: Manchester United and Liverpool played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in a clash of Premier League heavyweights at Anfield. Despite the two sides being far apart in the league table, the game was a hard-fought one. Lisandro Martinez stunned Anfield by handing Manchester United a surprise lead, but Liverpool equalised soon after through Cody Gakpo. The lead came just 10 minutes later, as Mohamed Salah scored from a penalty. But United pulled it back, with Amad Diallo equalising with 10 minutes to go. (MATCH CENTER)

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points over Arsenal with a game in hand, while United took away a lot of positives.

Here are the Highlights for Liverpool v Manchester United, Premier League 2024-25, straight from Anfield, Liverpool:

  • 00:07 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Thank you!

    Thank you for joining us on the Live coverage of the Liverpool v Manchester United Premier League game. A superb game of football on Super Sunday.

    Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for all the live and latest coverage of cricket, football and sports around the world. 

    Thank you, good night!

  • 00:06 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Liverpool stay top

    Perhaps not the ideal result for Liverpool given their supremacy this season, but another point added to their Premier League lead. 46 points from 19 games, six clear of Arsenal with a game in hand. Arne Slot’s men continue to march on!

  • 00:04 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Encouraging signs for United

    Massive game for Manchester United. Many would’ve expected the Red Devils to get blown apart at Anfield. Not to be. A massive positive result for Ruben Amorim. They did not just survive, they took the game to Liverpool and nearly won it.

  • 00:01 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: A celebration of football

    Two Premier League giants. The two biggest names in English football. They battled and they entertained. 4 goals in the second half, pride for Manchester United at Anfield, supremacy for Liverpool continues at the top.

    A superb game of football, from minute 1 to 90. Attacking, enthralling, fascinating.

  • 23:59 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: FULL TIME!

    FULL TIME! Manchester United have gone to Anfield, taken the game to Liverpool, scored twice, and come away with a point! Liverpool increase their lead at the top, United show that the Amorim-era has a lot of bright hope.

    FT: LIV 2-2 MUN

  • 23:58 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: MAGUIRE MISSES!

    Oh was that the game there? Joshua Zirkzee is sent through on goal, chooses to be unselfish and squares it to Maguire who blazes over the bar! 

    And, wait a minute, Zirkzee was offside! Maguire’s blushes are spared.

  • 23:51 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: 7 minutes added

    SEVEN MORE MINUTES. That’s the time we have to decide a winner of this great game at Anfield. Anyone’s game now!

    90+1′ LIV 2-2 MUN

  • 23:50 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: DRAMA!

    United try on one end, Amad’s shot is blocked. Liverpool hit on the counter, super tackle by Zirkzee on Nunez, Jota has another go that’s saved, and then Conor Bradley is saved near post by Onana! Frantic, frantic, frantic. Thriller.

    89′ LIV 2-2 MUN

  • 23:45 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Lenny Yoro on

    Manchester United bring on teenage defender Lenny Yoro in place of Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutch defender was on a yellow card, and conceded the penalty that gave Liverpool their second goal.

    Liverpool bring on Harvey Elliot and Conor Bradley replace Cody Gakpo and Trent Alexander-Arnold. 5 MINUTES TO GO!

    85′ LIV 2-2 MUN

  • 23:41 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: UNITED ARE LEVEL!

    GOAL! Amad Diallo, who scored the winning goal vs Man City, has just levelled it for Manchester United! Not the greatest cross by Alejandro Garnacho, but Amad makes no mistake with the finish! GAME ON!

    80′ LIV 2-2 MUN

  • 23:37 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Nunez yellow

    Darwin Nunez is booked. Becomes the first Liverpool player to be carded today. He will miss the next game, as that’s his 5th yellow of the season.

    77′ LIV 2-1 MUN

  • 23:31 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: GOAL!

    GOAL! Mohamed Salah makes no mistake from the spot! Celebrates with arms wide open in front of The Kop. Anfield is roaring, 2 goals in 10 minutes by the Reds. The comeback is complete!

    WHAT A SECOND HALF!

    69′ LIV 2-1 MUN

  • 23:28 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: PENALTY!

    And VAR changes the decision! De Ligt’s arm was deemed too high, and referee Michael Oliver makes an easy decision in the end. Chance for Liverpool to take the lead!

    68′ LIV 1-1 MUN

  • 23:27 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Handball?

    The ball ricochets off Matthijs de Ligt’s arm, and Liverpool go up in unison, screaming for a penalty. The referee has been asked to check VAR! This could be a penalty!

    67′ LIV 1-1 MUN

  • 23:24 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: De Ligt yellow

    This game has gone up another notch now. The goals are in, Anfield is roaring. Matthijs de Ligt lunges in to stop a Liverpool attack, picks up a yellow card.

    64′ LIV 1-1 MUN

  • 23:21 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: LIVERPOOL EQUALISE!

    GOAL! Fabulous finish by Cody Gakpo! He dribbles past a defender and fires it in! Liverpool are level! ANFIELD IS ROARING!

    Seems like he was going to be substituted, but it is Luis Diaz instead who is brought off for Nunez. Diogo Jota also comes on, taking the place of Curtis Jones.

    59′ LIV 1-1 MUN

  • 23:17 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Liverpool prepare changes

    Arne Slot has enjoyed such a good season, and he really would not want a loss to United in his first home game against them. He is getting changes ready. Darwin Nunez is warming up.

    57′ LIV 0-1 MUN

  • 23:14 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: GOAL UNITED!

    GOAL! Stunning from Lisandro Martinez! The defender steps up to intercept play, gives it to Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese maestro cuts in and plays an exquisite through ball back to Lisandro who thumps it in! Manchester United lead at Anfield!

    52′ LIV 0-1 MUN

  • 23:10 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Amad slips!

    Manchester United were getting a nice move going but Amad Diallo slips in a dangerous position at the edge of the box. Liverpool avert the danger. 

    51′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 23:08 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Liverpool threat from corner

    A good ball in from a corner, and it’s a complete scramble inside the 6-yard box. Andre Onana did get a vital hand, though, and the danger is ultimately prevented.

    48′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 23:05 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: LIVE AGAIN!

    The second half is up and running! The game has been even so far, who will break the deadlock at Anfield? Liverpool playing towards the Kop.

    46′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 23:04 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Can United end embarrassing streak?

    552 minutes now since United last scored a goal at Anfield. Way back in December 2018. Can that streak finally end today?

    We are back for the second half! 

  • 22:58 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Step forward for United

    Manchester United have done well to stay in the game in the first 45. Given the form of the two teams, Liverpool could’ve been expected to dominate, but United have firmly held their own.

    Big stat up against them though: Liverpool have scored 25 second-half goals in the Premier League this season, the most of any side.

  • 22:54 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: A good game of football

    Both sides have had their chances, and played good football so far. The scoreline might be saying 0-0, but this has been an open game.

  • 22:52 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Half-time wrap up

    Here are the major highlights from the first half:

    1′ Minor head injury for Kobbie Mainoo

    14′ Cody Gakpo fires inches wide for Liverpool

    16′ Onana denies Mac Allister with a big save

    20′ United squander counter-attack; Amad misses

    23′ Dalot receives early yellow card vs Salah

    43′ Hojlund, clean through, denied by Alisson

  • 22:49 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: HALF TIME

    That’s the first half! A fascinating encounter, good chances at both ends, great saves by both Andre Onana and Alisson Becker, which see the score tied 0-0 at the break.

    Surely a goal soon!

    HT: LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 22:43 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Huge miss United!

    Rasmus Hojlund is picked out by a fantastic pass, completely unmarked and through on goal but Alisson makes a superb save! It was a tight angle for the Danish striker, but Alisson does brilliantly.

    Bruno hits the rebound, but is blocked. United look better!

    43′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 22:42 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Van Dijk prevents United!

    Brilliant pass by Ugarte sends Bruno through on the left side. Hojlung and Amad were in the box, but Virgil van Dijk cuts out Bruno’s pass. United are holding their own here at Anfield so far.

    41′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 22:38 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: United defending well

    Manchester United are defending well here, despite Liverpool’s consistent probes. Salah sends in an enticing cross but too high for Mac Allister to control well.

    The only worry for United will be Diogo Dalot’s early yellow card. The fullback is head-to-head against Mohamed Salah today.

    37′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 22:31 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Half an hour in

    We are 30 minutes in, and Liverpool have had the brighter chances. Cody Gakpo fired inches wide with a close-range finish, while Gravenberch has also had a pop from distance. The Premier League table-toppers definitely look closer to scoring.

    30′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 22:30 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Gravenberch from range

    Liverpool enjoying a bulk of possession, before Ryan Gravenberch decides to break loose. A powerful long-range shot from the Dutch midfielder, and tell you what, that wasn’t too far from the goal. 

    30′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 22:24 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Yellow for Dalot

    Early yellow card brandished to Diogo Dalot now. Tries to hold Salah from making a run, and punished. The Portuguese fullback was sent off in this fixture last season, and will have a tough time for the rest of the 90.

    23′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 22:21 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Amad misses!

    Diogo Dalot and Amad Diallo were clean through on goal, but Amad couldn’t meet the cross! Dalot’s cross curved in way too much, and ultimately the Ivorian winger went too far in front. Big chance for United squandered.

    20′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 22:18 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Massive save Onana!

    Liverpool continue to attack, and find Mac Allister through on goal with a beautiful lobbed pass. Andre Onana comes to the rescue, superb reflex save with his feet.

    16′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 22:15 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Gakpo so close!

    Superb passing play between the Liverpool players, finding Cody Gakpo through on goal. He takes it with his left foot, it goes past Onana but ultimately, inches wide of the goal. Liverpool probing, Liverpool taking aim now.

    14′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 22:14 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: 3 chances for Liverpool!

    Three successive chances for Liverpool, no goal! Salah first has a pop, then Trent hits two shots that are blocked, and finally Luis Diaz blows the rebound well over!

    13′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 22:13 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Crunching tackle, but no card!

    Manuel Ugarte brings down Cody Gakpo with a firm sliding challenge, but no card shown to the Uruguayan midfielder. Boos from the Anfield faithful.

    12′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 22:10 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Positive start for United

    No big chances conceded by United in the opening 10 minutes. The visitors look comfortable in possession, and Amorim will be pleased so far.

    10′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 22:02 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: KICK OFF

    United attacking from left to right. An early halt as Kobbie Mainoo is down with a head injury.

    The midfielder gets back up soon after, and spearheads an early United counter that is well-defended by Liverpool.

    1′ LIV 0-0 MUN

  • 21:58 (IST)

    Liverpool v Man United LIVE: Here come the players!

    The players are out on the hallowed Anfield turf, and we are moments away from kick-off! The iconic ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ is being chanted around the ground. Goosebumps.



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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim gave mixed messages over his decision to leave Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of his squad for Sunday’s Manchester derby but insisted there were no disciplinary issues. Eyebrows were raised when both forwards were omitted from the 20-man matchday squad at Manchester City although the decision was ultimately vindicated as a late double gave United a 2-1 win. Rashford played 56 minutes of Thursday’s 2-1 Europa League comeback win against Viktoria Plzen, where Garnacho was introduced as a late substitute.

But rather than feature against neighbours City in the Premier League on Sunday, the pair instead trained at the team’s training ground on Sunday morning.

Asked about his decision after the match at the Etihad, Amorim was firm that the decision was “not a disciplinary thing”, though he did allude to standards he expects at Old Trafford.

“Next week, next game, new life and they are fighting for the places,” he said.

“For me what is important is the performance in training, the performance in game, the way you dress, the way you eat, the way you engage with teammates and push teammates.

“Everything is important in our context, the beginning of something when we want to change a lot of things, when people in our club are losing their jobs. We have to put our standards really high, and for that they have to fight for their place in their team.

“Today we proved we can leave anybody out of the squad and you can manage to win if you play together.”

Amorim said he would be honest if there had been a disciplinary problem with any of his players.

“There are small details, there are some things that need to change,” the former Sporting Lisbon boss said.

“It is not a disciplinary thing, it’s the performance in training and in game and then I have to choose players.

“Jonny Evans did everything right and he was also at home. He is very important for us. If it was disciplinary I will say that here and it will be a bigger problem, but it was not that.

“Today they worked hard, they trained really hard. It’s a new week, new life, let’s see for the next one.”

A United source told the PA news agency that Garnacho’s absence had nothing do with allegations about team leaks.

Asked about those apparent leaks, Amorim said: “I know that story but I don’t know. I think it’s impossible to fix nowadays because there are a lot of people in the club, players talk with agents, you can talk with a friend, it’s hard to know.

“It’s not a good thing but let’s move on to the next one and if they find the next starting XI.”

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Manchester United vs Liverpool Live Streaming Premier League: Manchester United look to return to winning ways in the Premier League, but face a stiff competition in the form of Liverpool with Arne Slot’s off to a perfect start so far. After a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham on the opening day. Erik ten Hag’s men were stunned by Brighton and Hove Albion last week. Meanwhile, Slot’s Reds have had perfect start to the season with wins over newly-promoted Ipswich and Brentford. Liverpool haven’t conceded a goal so far and could end the week maximums points in three matches which will put them level with champions Manchester City.

When is the Manchester United vs Liverpool Premier League match taking place?

The Manchester United vs Liverpool Premier League match is taking place on Sunday, September 1 (IST).

Where is the Manchester United vs Liverpool Premier League match being held?

The Aston Villa vs Arsenal Premier League match is being held at Old Trafford, Manchester.

What time will the Manchester United vs Liverpool Premier League match start?

The Aston Villa vs Arsenal Premier League match will start at 9:00 PM IST.

Which TV channels will live telecast the Manchester United vs Liverpool Premier League match?

The Manchester United vs Liverpool Premier League match will be live telecast on the Star Sports network.

Where to watch the live streaming of the Manchester United vs Liverpool Premier League match?

The Manchester United vs Liverpool Premier League match will be live streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.

(All details are as per information provided by the broadcaster)

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Brighton vs Manchester United Premier League Live Streaming: Both Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion enter the game after wins in their opening Premier League games. United had to wait late, but new signing Joshua Zirkzee scored on debut to hand them a 1-0 win over Fulham in their first game. On the other hand, 31-year-old Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler had a fantastic start to his Premier League managerial career, with a 3-0 thumping of Everton. Former United man Danny Welbeck was in imperious form, contributing one goal and one assist.

When is the Brighton vs Man United Premier League match taking place?

The Brighton vs Man United Premier League match is taking place on Saturday, August 24 (IST).

Where is the Brighton vs Man United Premier League match being held?

The Brighton vs Man United Premier League match is being held at the Amex stadium, Brighton and Hove.

What time will the Brighton vs Man United Premier League match start?

The Brighton vs Man United Premier League match will start at 5:00 PM IST.

Which TV channels will live telecast the Brighton vs Man United Premier League match?

The Brighton vs Man United Premier League match will be live telecast on the Star Sports network.

Where to watch the live streaming of the Brighton vs Man United Premier League match?

The Brighton vs Man United Premier League match will be live streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.

(All details are as per information provided by the broadcaster)

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Joshua Zirkzee made himself a Manchester United hero on his debut with a late winner to beat Fulham 1-0 in the opening match of the Premier League season on Friday. Zirkzee, lacking match fitness after his £36.5m ($47 million) move from Bologna last month, came on only for the final half hour. The Dutch international saved the Red Devils from a frustrating evening at Old Trafford when he poked in Alejandro Garnacho‘s cross on 87 minutes.

“To win here in my first home game and to grab a goal, it couldn’t be better,” said Zirkzee.

“I’ve been told (scoring at the Stretford End) is one of the best feelings at Manchester United. I’m so thankful and blessed I could experience it in my first game. It’s an amazing feeling.”

United boss Erik ten Hag survived at the end of last season, despite finishing eighth in the Premier League, thanks to winning the FA Cup.

Whether that shock victory over rivals and English champions Manchester City in May could be a springboard is yet to be found out after a performance that was eerily reminiscent of many last season.

“I have seen many spaces where we have to improve but that is normal,” said Ten Hag. “It (the win) is good to strengthen the belief.”

The Dutchman revealed on the eve of the game that his side were “not ready” for the new campaign with key players missing through injury or a lack of match fitness, and it showed.

Bruno Fernandes started in a centre-forward role in the absence of Rasmus Hojlund, while Zirkzee was on the bench after returning to pre-season late following Euro 2024.

Noussair Mazraoui was thrown straight into the starting line-up at left-back after joining from Bayern Munich this week.

But there was no place in the squad for Jadon Sancho even though the winger and Ten Hag appeared to have settled their differences.

Fulham won at Old Trafford last season for the first time in 20 years in February during a torrid campaign for United.

Little seemed to have changed in the opening 20 minutes as the visitors started confidently and Andre Onana did well to prevent Kenny Tete’s dipping effort finding the top corner.

But United grew into the game after a slow start.

‘Kill in the box’

Twice Fernandes missed huge chances by firing too close to Bernd Leno before the German goalkeeper spread himself brilliantly to this time deny Mason Mount a rare goal since his move from Chelsea just over a year ago.

“We created a lot of chances and we should have scored earlier,” added Ten Hag. “That is the only criticism of the team: kill in the box!”

Ten Hag turned to Garnacho and Zirkzee from the bench in the search of a winner.

In doing so United left themselves open and Fulham could have secured another famous three points at the Theatre of Dreams.

Andreas Pereira’s poor pass cost Alex Iwobi the chance to run clean through on goal.

Moments later Lisandro Martinez produced a goal-saving clearance from Pereira’s dangerous low cross.

Instead it was the home side that snatched all three points.

Garnacho’s ball from the right was not the best, but Zirkzee managed to get a toe on it to divert it beyond Leno into the far corner.

United should have had a second in stoppage time when Garnacho somehow skewed wide with an open goal to aim at from Marcus Rashford‘s unselfish pass.

But United held on to give Ten Hag the winning start he badly needed.

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hopes to bolster his chances of avoiding the sack by ruining Manchester City’s history bid in the FA Cup final on Saturday. For the second successive season, Wembley will stage a Manchester derby in the showpiece fixture. Last year, City beat United 2-1 in the final on route to an incredible treble-winning campaign that included Premier League and Champions League glory. City remain England’s pre-eminent force, as they showed by clinching an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title last weekend.

United left Wembley still optimistic about the future despite that defeat 12 months ago because Ten Hag had ended their six-year trophy drought by winning the League Cup earlier in the season.

But the Red Devils return to north London shaken by a turbulent campaign that leaves the Dutchman fighting to save his job.

United finished eighth in the Premier League — their lowest final position since 1990 — and failed even to make it out of the Champions League group stage.

Ten Hag has blamed United’s woes on injuries, but that might not convince the club’s new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe to keep faith with him.

The Dutch coach reportedly caused friction among his squad after clashing with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford, setting the tone for a series of embarrassing defeats against Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Fulham, Copenhagen and Galatasaray among others.

United only made it to the FA Cup final after blowing a three-goal lead and surviving a penalty shootout against second- tier Coventry in a semi-final that underlined the flaws in Ten Hag’s erratic team.

England boss Gareth Southgate, former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino and Ipswich chief Kieran McKenna have all been linked with the Old Trafford job.

Ten Hag’s hopes of staying at United into a third season would be improved if they can spoil City’s bid to become the first English club to win both the Premier League and FA Cup two years in a row.

“I came here to win trophies,” Ten Hag said. “I’m just focusing on the job I have to do. That is first to win the game on Saturday and then keep going in the project.”

‘Fight until the end’

Beaten in six of the past seven Manchester derbies, United must lift the Cup for the first time in eight years to avoid their first season without European action since 2014/15.

A Europa League place is hardly the prize United fans dream of, but Andre Onana, the club’s goalkeeper, wants to repay their support with victory at Wembley.

Onana, who has endured an error-strewn first campaign at United, said: “It’s been a difficult season for them and for us.

“For me, it was difficult at the start and they were behind me so I’m very thankful. Let’s end on Saturday at Wembley. We will fight until the end.”

City’s dominant reign in the Premier League has extended to six titles in seven years, a dynastic spell that has led many pundits label them the greatest English team of all time.

Pep Guardiola’s men pipped Arsenal by two points after winning their last nine league games, leaving them on the brink of more history at Wembley this weekend.

“To do what we’ve done year in, year out, I don’t think many teams would be able to do that, especially in this Premier League,” City captain Kyle Walker said as he contemplated a potential second successive double.

Walker believes Guardiola’s drive and intensity are central to City’s seemingly unquenchable thirst for success.

“I think it starts from the manager, first and foremost. He’s addicted to winning. He is addicted and it rubs off on us,” he said.

Ominously for United, City playmaker Bernardo Silva said his side, who have won the FA Cup twice in the Guardiola era, are at their best when the stakes are highest.

“Sometimes at the beginning of the season when we don’t have that much pressure, the team relaxes when it shouldn’t and at the end of the season we always compensate for it,” he said.

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]]> Coventry City’s Mark Robins Plots Mancheser United Downfall In FA Cup Semi-Final https://artifex.news/coventry-citys-mark-robins-plots-mancheser-united-downfall-in-fa-cup-semi-final-5482524/ Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:15:33 +0000 https://artifex.news/coventry-citys-mark-robins-plots-mancheser-united-downfall-in-fa-cup-semi-final-5482524/ Read More “Coventry City’s Mark Robins Plots Mancheser United Downfall In FA Cup Semi-Final” »

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Mark Robins scored the goal that helped launch Manchester United’s era of dominance. Now he is plotting to deepen their misery in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday as Coventry boss. The 54-year-old scored against Nottingham Forest in the third round of the competition in 1990, a goal that turned out to be a turning point in the history of United and was widely credited with saving Alex Ferguson’s job. Robins also scored the winner in the semi-final against Oldham and United went on to lift the cup, the first of a cascade of trophies under Ferguson, who oversaw their last Premier League title win in 2013.

The former forward, who came through the youth ranks at Old Trafford, played just 61 times for United but he has a special place in the hearts of the club’s fans.

Now he has another chance to influence the history of United by heaping the pressure on Erik ten Hag, who has had a dismal second season in charge.

Despite their woes, United will be firm favourites at Wembley to progress to a final against Manchester City or Chelsea, but the result is far from a foregone conclusion.

United are winless in their past four matches since their dramatic 4-3 quarter-final victory against Liverpool, with their hopes of Champions League football next season all but over.

The good news for Ten Hag’s men is that 1997 FA Cup winners Coventry have themselves stuttered in recent weeks, losing three of their past four games to slip off the pace in their bid to reach the Championship play-offs.

But Coventry will almost certainly get opportunities against a United team who concede a remarkable number of chances, with in-form striker Ellis Simms and Haji Wright posing a goal threat.

‘Top players’

Robins believes United’s problems are overblown and they remain “the biggest club in the world”.

“People, pundits, are talking in a derisory way about Manchester United and what they’re doing, how they’re performing,” he said.

“For people who are talking about Manchester United are this or that, or they concede lots of shots — you’re talking about a team that is full of talented players, top international players.

“We know they are clearly favourites to win this game, by a million miles, simple as that.”

Coventry are bidding to become the first second-tier club to reach the final since Cardiff in 2008.

Robins has done a remarkable job since returning for a second stint in 2017, taking the club from the fourth tier to the brink of the Premier League last season — they lost to Luton on penalties in the Championship play-off final.

That success has come against the background of a tumultuous spell at the club, who were effectively homeless for many years, sharing facilities with Birmingham City as recently as 2021.

They have already beaten Premier League side Wolves on the road to Wembley and Ten Hag pointed out that they could easily be a top-flight side themselves.

“We know the manager, a former United player, striker, his long period there, he’s doing a fantastic job there,” he said. “So, we know a lot about them.

“Of course they are dangerous, they are in the semi-final. It’s logical.

“Last season, they were that far away (a small margin) from being promoted to the Premier League. So they do a fantastic job over there.

“We have seen the game against Wolves, in the quarter-final, the mentality in the team is fabulous, so we have to play to our best levels.”

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]]> Hat-trick Hero Cole Palmer Fires Chelsea To Last-Gasp Win Over Manchester United https://artifex.news/hat-trick-hero-cole-palmer-fires-chelsea-to-last-gasp-win-over-manchester-united-5378006/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 02:54:14 +0000 https://artifex.news/hat-trick-hero-cole-palmer-fires-chelsea-to-last-gasp-win-over-manchester-united-5378006/ Read More “Hat-trick Hero Cole Palmer Fires Chelsea To Last-Gasp Win Over Manchester United” »

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Cole Palmer scored twice deep into stoppage time to complete a hat-trick as Chelsea stunned Manchester United 4-3 on Thursday, all but ending their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. Erik ten Hag’s men appeared set for a vital win after storming back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 in a breathless game containing a combined 47 shots. But boyhood United fan Palmer turned the game on its head, levelling from the penalty spot in the 100th minute and then netting the winner moments later in a frantic end to the game at Stamford Bridge.

United were still ahead at 99 minutes 17 seconds, the latest a side has ever led in a Premier League match they have gone on to lose.

The bitter defeat leaves sixth-placed United 11 points off fourth-placed Aston Villa with just eight games to play and facing a season outside Europe’s elite club competition.

But it lifts Mauricio Pochettino’s side to 10th spot in the table, keeping them in the hunt for a European place after an inconsistent season.

Pochettino said his team had started well but the way they conceded “affected the team in an emotional way”.

The Argentine, in his first season at Stamford Bridge, praised 21-year-old Palmer, who has been the club’s standout player since he joined in September.

“The impact is amazing,” he told the BBC. “He is doing a fantastic job. It is difficult to talk more about him. Today he showed the mentality and the quality.

“I said ‘Cole, two minutes more and to believe’.”

Lightning start

Chelsea came into the match without a win against Manchester United in 12 Premier League meetings but were ahead in just the fourth minute through captain Conor Gallagher.

Palmer doubled the home side’s lead with his first penalty in the 19th minute after Anthony felled Marc Cucurella in a torrid opening for the visitors.

But United were handed a lifeline in the 34th minute when Moises Caicedo inexplicably gave the ball away to Alejandro Garnacho, who burst forward and coolly slotted home.

Five minutes later they were all square when Diogo Dalot’s cross found Bruno Fernandes, who headed home at the back post.

Play swung wildly from end to end in a thrilling second period but Garnacho headed home a pinpoint cross from the outside of Antony‘s left boot to put United ahead in the 67th minute.

The visitors appeared set for all three points but the officials signalled there would be eight minutes of added time.

Chelsea were given a lifeline when Dalot lunged at Noni Madueke and referee Jarred Gillett’s on-field decision to award a spot kick was confirmed after a lengthy VAR check.

But the drama did not stop there.

United were caught out by a quick corner from Enzo Fernandez, who played it short to Palmer

The Chelsea man fired home past the despairing Andre Onana with the help of a deflection off United’s Scott McTominay to seal the win, sending the Stamford Bridge crowd wild.

“When the eight minutes got added on it gave us a lift — madness,” Palmer told TNT Sports.

The former Manchester City player has now scored 19 goals for Chelsea since he switched clubs on September 1.

“We need to try to win as many games as possible,” he said. “To win like that, there is nothing better.”

The bitter defeat leaves Ten Hag under mounting pressure at United in just his second season in charge, with new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe yet to decide whether to stick or twist.

Their only remaining hope of silverware is in the FA Cup — they face Coventry in the semi-finals later this month for the right to face City or Chelsea in the final at Wembley.

“Definitely a setback and now we have to deal with this and get up,” said Ten Hag. “We are resilient and you have seen that today.

“The quality of our football is really high, but football is about results and you have to bring it over time.”

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]]> Gabriel Jesus, Declan Rice Score Late Goals As Arsenal Tit Back To beat Manchester United https://artifex.news/gabriel-jesus-declan-rice-score-late-goals-as-arsenal-tit-back-to-beat-manchester-united-4356655/ Sun, 03 Sep 2023 18:05:15 +0000 https://artifex.news/gabriel-jesus-declan-rice-score-late-goals-as-arsenal-tit-back-to-beat-manchester-united-4356655/ Read More “Gabriel Jesus, Declan Rice Score Late Goals As Arsenal Tit Back To beat Manchester United” »

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Declan Rice scored his first goal for Arsenal and Gabriel Jesus added the icing on the cake as Arsenal roared back from a goal down to beat Manchester United 3-1 at the Emirates on Sunday. Marcus Rashford gave the visitors the lead against the run of play in the first half but Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard equalised seconds later. The Gunners had a penalty award overturned following a VAR check and United were denied what could have been a late winner when substitute Alejandro Garnacho was ruled offside.

The home side kept up the pressure in eight minutes of added time and were rewarded when Rice controlled a corner and shot past Andre Onana with the help of a deflection off Jonny Evans.

There was still time for another goal as substitute Jesus burst forward, teasing Onana before putting the ball in the net.

The result leaves Arsenal fifth in the table after their third win in four games, two points behind leaders Manchester City, while United are 11th in the table.

Fast start

Earlier, Arsenal shot out of the blocks, pinning United back in the warm September sunshine.

The home side should have taken the lead in the 13th minute but new signing Kai Havertz miskicked horrendously from inside the area with the goal at his mercy.

Arsenal continued to dominate, pressing high and forcing United into awkward situations at the back.

The game exploded into life shortly before the half-hour mark when United took the lead against the run of play after a speedy counter-attack.

Christian Eriksen picked up a loose ball in midfield and burst forward, producing a perfectly weighted pass for Rashford, running down the left-hand channel.

The England forward, largely anonymous in the early stages, cut inside and past two defenders before unleashing a shot past the despairing dive of Aaron Ramsdale.

But the Gunners were level just a minute later when Odegaard, unmarked in the area, blasted home from just inside the box after being found by the impressive Gabriel Martinelli.

But for all the home side’s enterprising play, they mustered just one shot on target in the first half.

Arsenal were the quicker to settle after the break and were awarded a penalty just before the hour mark when Havertz tumbled in the box after being sandwiched between Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Casemiro but referee Anthony Taylor overturned his decision following a VAR check.

United boss Erik ten Hag gave new signing Rasmus Hojlund his first action in a United shirt, bringing on the Denmark forward for Martial in the 67th minute, also introducing former captain Harry Maguire for Lisandro Martinez.

Martinelli curled a shot just wide as Arsenal continued to look the more likely winners, but United looked dangerous on the break.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta made three changes, including bringing on Jesus for the lively Nketiah.

Garnacho appeared to have won the game for United in the 88th minute but VAR ruled he was marginally off-side.

United lost all six matches away to other members of the top seven last season, conceding 3.66 goals per away match on average and Sunday’s result spells more away-day misery.

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