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Out of favour Man United player Van de Beek completes loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt

Manchester United have confirmed that Donny van de Beek has completed a loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt for the remainder of the season. The Dutch midfielder, who arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax in 2020 for £40 million, has struggled to secure regular playing time during his tenure at United. Despite making 62 appearances for the club, he has only started six Premier League matches. Van de Beek has only made two appearances this season for United, playing against Crystal Palace in the league and Carabao Cup. Donny van de Beek – Getty image Eintracht Frankfurt hwo are currently sitting sixth in the Bundesliga, are expected to cover the majority of Van de Beek’s wages and have an option to make the deal permanent for around £9.5 million plus £2.6 million in add-ons. Aside Eintracht Frankfurt, the 26-year-old injury prone has had a previous loan spell at Everton during the second half of the 2021/22 season. With Euro 2024 approaching, Van de Beek is hopeful to make the most of his time at Frankfurt to prove himself ahead of potential national team selection for the Netherlands.

Onana unfazed by criticism at Manchester United, claims it will end with “eternal love”

Manchester United stopper Andre Onana is unfazed by the many criticism since arriving England, as he claims it will end with “eternal love”. The Cameroonian goalkeeper in a recent interview with Sky Sport Italia, reflected on his journey from Inter to Manchester United. Despite facing criticism for some errors since start of the Premier League campaign, Onana remains focused to succeed and believes in the potential of his team. He joined Manchester United in a €50 million deal from Inter last summer after an impressive season at the Stadio Meazza, where he was named the best goalkeeper of the 2022/23 Champions League. Andre Onana with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag – Getty image During the interview, he expressed pride in representing Manchester United and the significance of his journey from a humble background to playing for a top club. “Errors are part of the training. People have big expectations from me; this is why I’ve been criticized a lot,” Onana said. He recalled his time at Inter, where he initially faced criticism but eventually earned admiration and success. “It ended with eternal love, but the Red Devils are a bigger club.” Reflecting on his achievements at Inter, including winning the Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa in 2022-23, Onana noted the importance of perseverance and teamwork. He believes that with hard work and dedication, Manchester United can overcome their current challenges and achieve success.

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More pressure on Ten Hag as Man United end 2023 with 2-1 defeat

Manchester United woes continued after a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday’s Premier League clash, to end 2023. The away loss leaves manager Erik ten Hag under increasing pressure, as his team continued a lackluster performance. United failed to capitalize on a chance to salvage a point after Marcus Rashford’s goal briefly raised hopes. However, Morgan Gibbs-White’s late winner dashed any hopes of a comeback, leaving United with a bitter defeat. Erik ten Hag face continued pressure as Manchester United woes persist – Getty image The defeat comes at a time when there are speculations about Ten Hag’s future at the club. Despite his earlier optimism about working with new investors INEOS, the manager’s position now appears worse as United’s struggles persist. The Dutch manager’s men showed no real attacking threat throughout the match, apart from Rashford’s goal.

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Hojlund scores first EPL goal in dramatic comeback for Manchester United against Aston Villa

Rasmus Hojlund emerged as the hero for Manchester United, securing a 3-2 comeback victory against Aston Villa on Tuesday. After falling behind 2-0 within the first 26 minutes, United rallied back to claim a crucial win under the guidance of manager Erik ten Hag. Aston Villa initially took the lead with goals from John McGinn’s free-kick and Leander Dendoncker’s close-range finish, leaving the home crowd in disbelief. However, United refused to be deterred and mounted a spirited comeback in the second half. Rasmus Hojlund scores first EPL goal – Getty image Young talent Alejandro Garnacho led the charge with two quick goals, leveling the score and raising the atmosphere at Old Trafford. The home fans, who have expressed frustration with the team’s performances this season, were now filled with renewed hope and excitement. The defining moment of the game came when Rasmus Hojlund, who had struggled to find the net since his arrival in a £72 million deal, finally broke his Premier League goal drought. His goal sealed the comeback and secured a crucial win for United. Speaking after the match, Hojlund, “It has been a while [waiting for a first league goal] but yes, I am very happy. “I am the happiest man alive right now. You can see from the celebrations as well. Like [Garnacho] said, we believed in ourselves until the very end and got the win today.”

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Manchester United suffer worse run in 93 years in 2-0 defeat to West Ham

Manchester United’s woes continued as they suffered a 2-0 defeat against West Ham, marking their 13th loss of the season before Christmas. The defeat is Erik Ten Hag’s side’s worse low since 1930, as the manager’s faces serious threat to his job. The team’s struggles in front of goal have been evident since start of the season, with their attackers managing to score only four goals in the Premier League. The lack of firepower was evident once again as they failed to find the net against West Ham. Manchester United suffer their 13th loss of the season against West Ham – Getty image On the other hand, West Ham took the lead in the 72nd minute when Jarrod Bowen capitalized on a ball from Lucas Paqueta. Mohammed Kudus then doubled their lead with a well-placed shot into the bottom corner. Manchester United have now lost eight of their Premier League games this season, and 13th across all competitions.

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Manchester United ease pressure on Ten Hag with goalless draw against Liverpool

Manchester United secured a goalless draw against league leaders Liverpool at Anfield, to ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. The result marks the first time Liverpool failed to secure a win at their home ground this season. Before the draw, Ten Hag was under-fire with United positioned eighth in the league coupled with depleted squad due to injuries and the suspension of captain Bruno Fernandes. However, the Red Devils were resilient enough to deny Liverpool a win on their home turf. Manchetser United held Liverpool to a goalless draw – Getty image The visiting fans celebrated the team’s fighting spirit, earning a point against a formidable opponent. The match saw moments where United’s defense, led by Luke Shaw and goalkeeper Andre Onana, thwarted Liverpool’s attempts. Scott McTominay, the top scorer for United, had a chance to break the deadlock, but his shot was saved by Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Alisson.

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Chelsea secure crucial 2-0 win against Sheffield United

Chelsea secured a crucial 2-0 win against Sheffield United on Saturday, after a winless run in their last four Premier League games. The win also marks Chelsea’s first back-to-back home league victories since October 2022, offering relief to Mauricio Pochettino amidst a challenging season. The first half saw a lackluster performance from Chelsea, managing just one shot on target. However, Palmer’s impactful contribution after the break transformed the game. Raheem Sterling’s forward ball resulted in Palmer converting a low ball from six yards, breaking the deadlock. Cole Palmer scored the opener for Chelsea – Getty image Soon after, Palmer turned provider, delivering a cross for Nicolas Jackson to tap home. Despite a puzzling VAR check for offside, Chelsea claimed the goal.

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“I will never stoop so low to date a Manchester United fan” – Odumodublvck

Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, best known as Odumodublvck, has declared that he will never date a Manchester United fan. This comes amid Manchester United struggles in the English Premier league and being knocked out of Champions league and Europa.

Odumodublvck In a tweet posted on his X handle, Odumodu disclosed that women have been inundating his Instagram page with various romantic messages. The singer said that he was drawn to a lady but rejected her when he discovered she was a Manchester United supporter. According to Odumodublvck, he would never “stoop so low” as to date a lady who supports the English Premier League club. In his words: “I have so many pretty women in my DM on Instagram professing their love to me and I really appreciate them. But one girl, I checked her profile and saw she was a Man U fan. I will never stoop so low.” See fans reactions below: Redfairylee said: “Oya come make me wey be Man city date u, but u go pay for my wig and handbag o.” Compzard wrote: “Man united fans no dey breathe for this app. Back to Back L everywhere.” Chimzybella penned: “let us the manchester united fans breatheeeee please.” SEE TWEET:

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Anthony Martial to depart Manchester United next summer as free agent

Manchester United have reportedly turned down the possibility of extending Anthony Martial’s contract, after it expires next summer. While United hold a one-year extension option, they have opted not to activate it, paving the way for his departure as free agent. Erik ten Hag, United’s manager, had previously hinted at ongoing contract talks involving Martial, among other players. However, the decision not to trigger the extension now suggests that the club is prepared to part ways with the 28-year-old forward. Anthony Martial – Getty image Martial joined Manchester United in 2015 from Monaco, contributing 90 goals and 55 assists in 317 appearances over eight years. Despite his fine start at Old Trafford, Martial has struggled for form this season, finding the net only once in 13 Premier League appearances. The arrival of Rasmus Hojlund Hojlund has further limited his playing time, with just seven starts across all competitions. During the recent 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, United fans even cheered when Martial was substituted off the field. With his contract set to expire, Martial is now positioned to explore new opportunities, either departing as a free agent or potentially being sold during the January transfer window.

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Manchester United squad not good enough

Erik ten Hag criticized Manchester United’s players as “not good enough” after their 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford. The loss incurred on Saturday dealt a severe blow to United’s top-four hopes, intensifing pressure on the Dutch manager. Bournemouth seized control early in the game, with Dominic Solanke slotting past Andre Onana. The visitors continued their dominance in the second half, as Philip Billing doubled the lead, and Marcos Senesi completed the party in the 73rd minute. Erik ten Hag – Getty image A VAR intervention spared United from further embarrassment, disallowing a goal by Dango Ouattara. Meanwhile, fans taunted Ten Hag with chants of ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’ after witnessing United’s eleventh defeat of the season in all competition. Expressing his frustration, Ten Hag didn’t mince words in his assessment of the team’s performance. He said, “As a squad, we are not good enough to be consistent. We know we are able to do it, we showed it in the week. We have to leave this behind, but we have to talk about it.” Acknowledging the need for higher standards and consistency, Ten Hag took responsibility for the team’s lackluster start. “I have to prepare the team so they are ready. I’m very disappointed with the way we started, and we have to be better.”

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