Manchester United player Marcus Rashford explains why he doesn't hate Man City

A man who posted a racist emoji on England player Jadon Sancho's Instagram account following the Euro 2020 final has avoided jail. Sancho, fellow Manchester United star Marcus Rashford and Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka received a barrage of abuse on social media after they missed penalties in the shootout defeat to Italy at Wembley Stadium on July 11 last year.

David de Gea has been labelled "weak" and lacking in confidence after his mistake cost Manchester United a fourth straight pre-season victory. United were 2-1 up against Aston Villa in the final minute of a friendly in Perth on Saturday when Steven Gerrard's side earned a corner. Leon Bailey, who had scored Villa’s second-half goal to cut the deficit, put in an inswinging and dipping ball into United’s six-yard box.Rather than come and claim the ball, or punch it away, De Gea, who earns £290,000 a week, remained rooted to the spot.

Jadon Sancho has had a wonderful summer so far, scoring three times in Manchester United’s four pre-season friendlies and being arguably the team’s standout player.

Donny van de Beek disagrees with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag's verdict on his best position.

These are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday, July 23.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has hit out at his players for an "unacceptable drop in focus" as they threw away a two-goal lead against Aston Villa in Perth.Jadon Sancho scored the opener for United after just 25 minutes before a Matty Cash own goal put Ten Hag's side in control heading into the break, but Villa hit back after the restart through Leon Bailey, before Callum Chambers snatched an injury-time equaliser to end the Red Devils' 100% pre-season record.Speaking to reporters after the game, Ten Hag revealed he'd slammed his players for letting their intensity drop in the second half.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley Stadium"There was a dip. First half, really good.

Bruno Fernandes and Fred have taken to social media to share their reactions after Manchester United were made to settle for a draw against Aston Villa, despite taking a 2-0 lead.

Diogo Dalot admits Manchester United lacked energy in the second-half of their draw with Aston Villa on Saturday.

Manchester United supporters are torn over Cristiano Ronaldo after the five-time Ballon d'Or winner provided an update on his fitness while his teammates were in pre-season action. Ronaldo, 37, has yet to report back to United this summer amid mounting speculation regarding his future.

Manchester United supporters have been sent wild after Erik ten Hag named his starting line-up for their final pre-season game in Australia this morning (10.45am UK time) - with Donny van de Beek getting the nod.

Erik ten Hag says he will not use the pitch as an excuse when Manchester United face Aston Villa in their fourth pre-season friendly.

Jadon Sancho has sent a message to Manchester United's new signings, with two of them set to join up with the team once they return from the pre-season tour this weekend.

The Frenkie de Jong transfer saga shows no sign of ending, with supporters still no clearer about where the Dutchman will play next season.

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek could make his first start under Erik ten Hag when their summer roadshow continues against Aston Villa on Saturday (10.45am UK time).

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, July 21.

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane says he has no regrets over his £34million move to Old Trafford.

Ex-Manchester United star Dwight Yorke's brother has been found dead aged 54 in Tobago.

Bruno Fernandes appears to have suggested that Manchester United are better off without Cristiano Ronaldo - who has missed the club's pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia due to 'personal reasons'.Speaking to reporters after the Red Devil's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Tuesday, Fernandes praised Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial for working tirelessly off the ball and hinted that he - as well as United's midfield in general - were far more effective compared to when Ronaldo plays."The three guys up front [Sancho, Rashford and Martial] are really aggressive in the press," the 27-year-old playmaker said.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo "highly unlikely" to play for Man Utd after chats with Piers Morgan"When they press they make the last line squeeze, and makes the midfield come a little bit higher."Fernandes sparkled at United for a year-and-a-half after joining from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020 but his form nosedived at the start of last season, with many attributing it to the arrival of Ronaldo.The Portuguese duo have never really gelled well playing together for the national team either, with Ronaldo's reluctance to press keeping Fernandes out of the advanced pockets he's usually so effective in.Are Manchester United better off without Cristiano Ronaldo? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.Ronaldo's future remains unclear.

Manchester United fans have lauded the display of Tyrell Malacia during the side’s encounter against Crystal Palace.The two Premier League sides faced off in a pre-season friendly in Australia, with the Red Devils clinching their third victory of the tour with a 3-1 win. It was a well-rounded performance by Erik ten Hag’s side - but special attention was given to youngster Malacia, who shone on the night.The left-back, 22, started in the side’s first XI and gave a fine display of himself. Supporters online were full of praise for the Dutchman.

Manchester United players Fred and Bruno Fernandes got involved in a heated altercation with Jordan Ayew during their side’s friendly with Crystal Palace.Erik ten Hag’s men faced off against their Premier League rivals and ran out 3-1 winners in Melbourne. But tempers flared when attacker Ayew went in heavy on Fernandes, leaving the Portuguese midfielder furious.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was overheard yelling at one of his men during his side’s friendly victory against Crystal Palace.Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho got on the scoresheet as the Red Devils ran out 3-1 winners in Melbourne. In the dying embers of the match, the ball was passed back to David de Gea in goal.