Man Utd boss Rangnick claims Canvani ruled himself out of City game despite being 'fit'

Paul Pogba's bold new look for Manchester United's Saturday Premier League clash against Tottenham left Red Devils supporters predicting an 'all time great' performance.The 2018 World Cup winner with France stepped into pre-match interviews with a look that hasn't been the norm - a fully shaven head.The 28-year-old, who is set to leave the club on a free transfer this summer, was named as a starter against Tottenham with Bruno Fernandes absent.And while spectators were keen to see how he got on during the fixture - many were left rather distracted by his new look.One fan wrote: "Bald pogba might be an all time prem great."With a second adding: "Bald Pogba? We're lifting the prem!"A third continued: "Hes had enough of all the takes he see's & hears about his haircuts, hes gone for straight business."Where will Paul Pogba be playing next season? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionA fourth wrote: "oh he’s going to drop a CLINIC."A fifth said: "Bald Pogba… we might be in for an all timer performance."With a sixth concluding: "bald? he's dropping 4 assists, who says no?"Pogba had said before the match when asked if United had reached a decisive part of their season: "You know, with the point that we have in the league - you can say today is a decisive game."Today for us is very important. The reason is that we want to bounce back from (Manchester) City, definitely, we want to finish in the top four."Adding: "When you're a player in this club you try to win every game and expect to win trophies.

Manchester United fans are hoping to see Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford make the most of their opportunities against Tottenham this afternoon.

Manchester United will be without Bruno Fernandes for the Premier League against Tottenham through illness, but David de Gea is available after recording a false positive Covid-19 test.

Gary Neville has pinpointed three reasons why Marcus Rashford should stay at Manchester United and told the club to "sort it out". Rashford is understood to have be considering his future at Old Trafford after being frustrated not to start last Sunday's 4-1 loss to Manchester City.The 24-year-old has started just two of United's last 11 Premier League matches and is at risk of losing his place in the England squad ahead of the World Cup later this year.However, former United defender Neville has urged Rashford to stay and named three reasons why it is important he does for both player and club.Neville took to Twitter on Saturday morning to address Rashford's situation, writing: "Rashford.

The Premier League have disqualified Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich as a director of the club, it has been announced.

Dimitar Berbatov is predicting a tight game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League's late kick-off this evening.

Thomas Tuchel and Ralf Rangnick could reunite at Manchester United 25 years on from their first meeting. The Red Devils have been urged to poach Tuchel amid Chelsea's crisis and make him their next manager as Rangnick moves to a boardroom role at the end of the season.Although it looks an unlikely option, the pair are more than just Premier League counterparts.They share a relationship which stretches back to 1997, when Rangnick took charge of German side Ulm 1846.Amongst his squad was defender Tuchel, who one year later had to cut his playing career short aged 25 due to a chronic knee cartilage injury.Desperate for money, he had to ditch football for a change in careers.Tuchel told The Telegraph: "Overcoming my pride to go into a bar, because now we can talk and laugh about it, but taking the first step to admitting I needed to earn some extra money and to step out there and to, on one day, go into 10 or 12 cafes and bars to ask, ‘do you need some help, I would love to’.

Gary Neville has branded Marcus Rashford potentially leaving Manchester United a 'lose/lose' scenario for all involved.

Manchester United are interested in signing Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski, according to reports.

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Manchester United are considering appointing reportedly has a ‘mole’ in the dressing room informing him of issues.According to a report in EPSN, there is at least one coach in the frame for the position who has made use of his own contacts to ‘assess how committed key players are to remain at United in an effort to discover how big of a rebuild is required.’Manchester United chiefs - who have begun the process of searching for candidates - are growing worried that the recent furor around the club will be detrimental to bringing in their first choice boss. The same report states that the risk of missing out on Champions League football and the uncertainty of star players’ futures could also have a negative impact on the hiring process.

A one-off Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired registration plate is to be offered at auction at the end of March.

Manchester United have some interest a possible deal for Lyon forward Moussa Dembele in this summer transfer window.

Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick has called out Arsenal and Everton over their past links to Russia after Chelsea were sanctioned by the UK government. There is great uncertainty around Stamford Bridge after sanctions were placed on Blues owner Roman Abramovich on Thursday.A special licence has been granted to allow Chelsea to continue operating and to fulfil fixtures, despite the sanctions.

Chelsea and their owner Roman Abramovich, with the Russian's sanctions preventing the Blues from currently being able to sign new players.However, back in 2014, Abramovich almost made the biggest signing of all, as Lionel Messi was on the brink of trading Barcelona for Chelsea.Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both made moves this summer, although for the Argentine it was his first transfer since turning pro, but both are very much coming to the end of their careers.However, when Chelsea were close to signing Messi he was in his prime, and it was almost a FaceTime call that sealed the deal for the former Barcelona star, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.After an astonishing 41 goals across all competitions in the 2013/14 season, Messi grew frustrated with the Spanish authorities as he was caught in a tax fraud probe, and the Argentine was tempted by a new life in London under Jose Mourinho, according to Di Marzio.After speaking with former Barcelona team-mate Deco, who also had played at Chelsea, a meeting was scheduled between Messi and Mourinho, but via a rather unconventional FaceTime call.But the call reportedly worked at the time, as Messi went to tell his camp afterwards: "With Mourinho, for how he's spoken to me, I can win whatever I want: he's a winner, go ahead and close the deal."HAVE YOUR SAY: Should Lionel Messi stay at Paris Saint Germain next summer? Comment below.Obviously a move never materialised and Chelsea ended up signing Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona instead, and according to Fabrizio Romano, after careful consideration Messi decided to continue his life in Spain.Romano said: "Everything collapsed because Barcelona was something special for Lionel Messi.

Manchester United star looks completely unrecognisable from when he burst onto the scene at Old Trafford 19 years ago, when he was sharing the dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo.Chris Eagles came through the United academy and into the first team when he was just 17, although he had Ronaldo to contest with as both stars battled it out in 2003.The slick gelled-up hair and the baby face that Eagles was known for is now gone as the former Premier League winner is sporting a well-groomed beard as he enjoys retirement.But he's having to enjoy it on two wheels as his driving ban means he is left unable to drive following a drunken incident last year.Eagles won owns a Premier League and Champions League medal from his time at United, but the former winger has landed himself in trouble with the police after hanging up his boots at Oldham in 2020.The former United star was caught outside his ex-girlfriend's house three times over the limit, and was also 'partially in a state of undress' in his £70,000 Audi.Along with a driving ban, he was ordered to pay a total of £1525 in fines and costs, and has since been snapped heading out on his bicycle.And it seems as though Eagles has a record with driving incidents, as he was caught behind the wheel by Sir Alex Ferguson even though he was only 15.Eagles opened up about the situation in an interview with Ladbrokes, as he said: "I drove a car somewhere when I was 15 and Sir Alex found out about it and called me in his office. I was petrified."It’s the worst experience ever because you don’t know what he’s going to do.

Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov has admitted that 'something isn't right' at the Red Devils.Ralf Rangnick's side were played off the park by Manchester City last weekend, and United's performance was slammed as 'embarrassing' on Sky Sports. "It’s not going well, because for nine years now they haven’t won the Premier League," Berbatov, who is a Betfair Ambassador, told Daily Star Sport .

Antonio Conte insists he was never in contention to manage Manchester United this season and has played down claims he did not fit the profile of candidate they were looking to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Manchester City goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu will maintain the number one shirt for the Republic of Ireland this month, despite the Carabao Cup heroics of Liverpool back-up stopper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Manchester United have made initial enquiries about signing Lyon forward Moussa Dembele in the summer transfer window. It comes after Ralf Rangnick advised United to look at signing a younger striker at the end of the season.

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