Fans ridicule "weak" David de Gea for actions over Aston Villa goal after ducking cross

Isak Hansen-Aarøen admitted it was surreal to work alongside Cristiano Ronaldo last week following his return to action for Manchester United.

Erik ten Hag has reportedly decided that six of his Manchester United defenders are surplus to requirements.The United boss is understood to be willing to offload a number of players before the end of the summer transfer window as he continues to overhaul the squad he inherited at the end of last season. According to the Daily Mail, as many as six defenders have been told they are free to leave Old Trafford, either permanently or on loan.It's claimed Alex Telles, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Axel Tuanzebe, Ethan Laird and Phil Jones have all been urged to find new clubs before the window closes.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley StadiumTelles has fallen down the United pecking order since Ten Hag's arrival, with the new manager making full-back Tyrell Malacia the first signing of his tenure.As a result, Telles, who signed from Porto in 2020, is now third choice at left-back behind Malacia and Luke Shaw.

Manchester United fans are in agreement that Erik ten Hag must sell forgotten star Tahith Chong after he failed to impress against Rayo Vallecano. 22-year-old Chong has been part of United's first team since 2019, but he's struggled to establish himself.

Manchester United will not sanction Cristiano Ronaldo for leaving Old Trafford before the end of their pre-season friendly with Rayo Vallecano.Ronaldo made his long awaited return to action in the 1-1 draw, having missed pre season training and the club's summer tour due to personal reasons. But after being hauled off at half time, the Portuguese superstar left the stadium before the final whistle.The move did nothing to dispel the notion that Ronaldo has changed his mind about quitting United to find a new club that can offer him Champions League football and a better chance of winning trophies.READ MORE: Ex-Man Utd ace Lee Sharpe warns flops that Erik ten Hag will take no prisonersBut United are said to have no problems with Ronaldo leaving the stadium instead of rejoining his team-mates to watch the remainder of the match.It's understood new boss Erik Ten Hag substituted Ronaldo when he did due to the striker's lack of action in recent weeks - and United insist the 37-year-old wasn't the only player to head home ahead of schedule.United remain adamant Ronaldo is not for sale and are determined to stop him from leaving.

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Your morning Manchester United headlines for Monday, August 1.

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly sent a funny message to Amad after he scored in the Reds' 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano.

Cristiano Ronaldo had egg on his face after wasting a series a golden chances during his long-awaited return to the Manchester United setup against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. The Portugal international was making his first appearance in a United shirt under new manager Erik ten Hag having spent the summer trying to force a move away after handing in a transfer request.He met with Ten Hag earlier in the week to discuss his future and despite reiterating a desire to leave the club, Ronaldo declared on Instagram that "the king" was going to be back in action for United's final pre-season game.READ MORE: Man Utd urged to keep Sir Alex Ferguson out of Cristiano Ronaldo transfer sagaFans were quickly on his case though after the 37-year-old spurned a number of chances in the opening few minutes, including one he blazed over from a just few yards out, which he had to laugh off."The king is back indeed," one supporter tweeted sarcastically.Another posted: "Genuinely awful.

England men's game - and boy was it memorable.Kateryna Monzul made history two years ago after refereeing a UEFA Nations League match between San Marino and Gibraltar as part of the first all-female officiating team to take charge of a senior men's international.A year later she was barking orders at Jack Grealish, Mason Mount and Co as the whistle-woman for England's World Cup qualifier against Andorra - a fixture that was nearly postponed after a massive fire broke out inside the stadium the day before.READ MORE: Andorra stadium on fire 24 hours before England World Cup clashThe match itself was fairly straightforward, with goals from Ben Chilwell, Bukayo Saka, Tammy Abraham, James Ward-Prowse and Jack Grealish sealing a comfortable 5-0 win for the Three Lions - though Monzul did have to dish out a little discipline, brandishing yellows for John Stones, Jadon Sancho and Conor Coady.The 41-year-old refereed her first senior men's match way back in 2016, becoming the first female official to take charge of a game in Ukrainian football history.Is it time we start seeing more female referees officiating men's matches? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.Along with France's Stephanie Frappart - who is fourth official at Wembley this afternoon - Monzul is regarded as the best female referee in the world.She's taken charge of three Lioness fixtures at major international tournaments before, the latest coming during the 2017 Euros where England beat Portugal 2-1, though it's the only time the Lionesses have managed to win under her watch.By contrast, England's opponents Germany have won every match they've played at major tournaments with Monzul as ref - but as we all know, records are there to broken.READ

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has reportedly been given a date for a hearing where he can try to clear himself over a holiday brawl.The appeal is set for June 7 next year and is expected to be held on the Greek Island of Syros, near Mykonos, according to a report from The Sun. It comes following the England defender’s involvement in a bust-up with Mykonos police back in August 2020.Maguire, 29, and his brother Joe, 30, were both found guilty of assaulting an officer as well as attempted bribery.

Manchester United supporters believe that Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at the club and enjoy the inch-perfect passes of Christian Eriksen next campaign.United faced off against Atletico Madrid on Saturday in a pre-season friendly and one of the standout performers was the former Tottenham attacker who showed everyone what he is capable of with some fine crossing throughout the match at Old Trafford. And some viewers thought that the chemistry between Eriksen and Ronaldo could be deadly going into the new season.

Manchester United supporters have lashed out at Fred following their defeat against Atletico Madrid in their penultimate pre-season friendly - in which he saw red.The Brazil international midfielder was adjudged to have stamped on former Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata by referee Espen Eskas after hacking him down to the ground in additional time.Although frustration looked to have got the better of the 29-year-old after Joao Felix had netted the only goal of the game, Fred's foot landing on the striker looked to be clumsy rather than intentional. READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo told he is 'holding Man Utd to ransom' and 'bullying' Erik ten Hag However, not all supporters have had sympathy for the former Shakhtar Donetsk man, with many even saying that he should no longer play a key part in their playing squad.One fan wrote: "One thing for certain Fred is going to do something stupid to hurt the team. We won't win anything."With a second adding: "Going into the season and McTominay & Fred is still the midfield.

Manchester United will travel to face Everton in a 7pm kick-off on a Sunday.The Premier League fixture has been moved to October 9 as it was selected to be shown on TV by BT Sport. After the change was announced by the broadcaster, complaints flooded in about the bizarre kick-off time, which was initially believed to be 7.30pm.One wrote: "7:30 kick off on a Sunday evening is absolutely ludicrous." A second replied: "That Everton kick off time is an absolute joke." Another asked: "Since when did PL games happen on Sundays at 7.30."READ MORE: Man Utd wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo announces he'll play in friendly on Sunday"Sunday 7.30 kick off - get in the bin BT, no consideration for the fans," argued one fan.

Manchester United are back in action this weekend as the Premier League season draws ever nearer.

A grieving Declan Donnelly was spotted preparing to say his final goodbye to his late brother Father Dermott, carrying the Catholic priest’s coffin into church.The TV star was joined by his family and friends at the Catholic Mass service on Thursday morning, after he died suddenly last week after suffering a serious illness.Donnelly looked sombre he paid his final respects wearing a black suit, outside the church in Newcastle, ahead of the funeral on Friday.The Britain’s Got Talent host, along with Fr Dermott’s other family members, were with him when he died ‘peacefully’ in hospital after he collapsed at home.Fr Dermott’s death was announced on July 8 by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, who said in a statement that the priest had ‘died peacefully this afternoon in hospital.’The Bishop said the news has ‘come as a great shock to all of us’, adding: ‘Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time.’His devastated brother confirmed the news on Twitter on Friday, writing: ‘I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon.‘We are all beyond devastated.

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at reports over his crunch meeting with Manchester United about his future this week.

Cristiano Ronaldo has laughed at Atletico Madrid fans protesting against his potential signing this week.

Manchester City are underway with their search to find the next head of academy recruitment after Southampton poached Joe Shields this summer.

Atletico Madrid fans have made it clear they do not want Cristiano Ronaldo at their club and insisted he is in "steep decline" in a savage statement. The Portugal international has told Manchester United he wants to leave this summer after a dismal season where they finished sixth in the Premier League.

Fans of Atletico Madrid have made a statement at a pre-season friendly on their thoughts of signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo watched on as Christian Eriksen opened his account for the club in a pre-season friendly against Wrexham. Ronaldo has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer.