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Manchester United captain will be, with Harry Maguire seemingly falling out of favour.The defender has had a season to forget at United after a stunning European Championships with England in the summer.Portuguese stars Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo have been tipped to take the armband off Maguire in mix-up under Ralf Rangnick, and it appears that UEFA expected that change to take place on Wednesday as United face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.UEFA named Fernandes as United's captain on their official team-sheet, whereas United announced that Maguire would retain the armband.Maguire scored a much-needed goal against Leeds United on Sunday as United beat their fierce rivals 4-2 at Elland Road, but speculation around their captain choice moving forward has remained.The England defender has been placed under increased scrutiny as United continue to struggle in games, with a change of captain drawn up as a potential option in an attempt to improve results.And it appears that UEFA thought Maguire had been stripped on his captaincy, leaving fans questioning just who will be wearing the armband at kick-off.Who should be Manchester United's captain? Comment belowWant to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Aston Villa and his national team.Back in September, Martinez told Bruno Fernandes that his team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo was a better penalty taker before he fired his spot-kick over the bar in Villa's win against Manchester United.Martinez was then seen taunting United fans by dancing in front of the crowd in celebration following the decisive stoppage time miss.Former Villa keeper Brad Friedel has now warned Martinez and others who dabble in the goalkeeping dark arts that their antics can backfire.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star Sport on behalf of bet365, the American was asked about Martinez's reason antics before penalties.“It wasn't my style, but everyone has their own way and I guess as long as he's dishing out the banter in the right way, I don't have an issue with it," explained Friedel.Should goalkeepers be punished for trying to put penalty takers off? Let us know in the comments section below.“What I would say is, if he's giving it all out and the player does score against him, they're going to come right back at him."My style was much different from that - I'd focus more on myself, what I wanted to do and detections in the run up, as opposed to psychologically trying to throw the striker off.“But Emi and other goalkeepers like him will eventually run into the striker that can't mentally compose himself as well, so they’re right to try it.

Some of the Manchester United squad to face Atletico Madrid has been revealed after the team departed for the Spanish capital on Tuesday afternoon.

Bruno Fernandes believes that, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane's experience of winning the Champions League is important in the competition, the rest of the squad must follow in their footsteps and be hungry enough to win it for the first time.

Former defender Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United would struggle to bridge the gap to Liverpool and Manchester City next season, even if they signed Youri Tielemans and Ruben Neves this summer.

Peter Schmeichel believes only one team can stop Manchester United qualifying for next season's Champions League.

Manchester United fans have rubbed salt in Leeds United wounds following their dramatic 4-2 win in the Premier League on Sunday.United went 2-0 up in the first-half courtesy of goals from Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes, but let bitter rivals Leeds back in the game following Rodrigo and Raphinha’s two goals within two minutes shortly after half-time.Despite the scare, the Red Devils took the lead again in the 70th minute through Fred’s strike before 19-year-old Anthony Elanga sealed the win with a fourth goal.And United fans celebrated the victory by taking to Wikipedia to mock Leeds while simultaneously paying homage to teenage sensation Elanga.A screengrab posted to Twitter by the account United Journal showed how Red Devils supporters had edited the name Elland Road - home of Leeds United - to Elanga Road on the site.In a cheeky bit of trolling, they also changed the full name and location description in honour of their academy graduate.Meanwhile, the ‘owner’ section was changed to read: “Bruno Fernandes, who scored 6 goals against leeds united.”Do you think Elanga will go on to become a star at Man United? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Leeds fan delivered a savage message to Cristiano Ronaldo before their match with Manchester United.The cheeky supporter was spotted holding up a homemade cardboard sign asking for Ronaldo's attention.But unlike most boys and girls of that age, the fan didn't want the Portuguese's forward's shirt; oh no.He wanted CR7 to ask Raphinha for his shirt instead, in what must have come as a savage blow for the United star's ego.The sign read: "Cristiano can you ask Raphinha to give me his shirt please."Football fans on Twitter loved the cheeky chappy Leeds fan and replied underneath applauding his audacity.One person wrote: "Kid's a legend!"Someone else said: "Class this is."A third person commented: "This kid is going places."While another user chimed in with: "This is the type of s***housing I'm here for. The future is in good hands.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane believes Jadon Sancho is starting to grow into his role at Old Trafford following his performance in Sunday afternoon's 4-2 win over Leeds.

Manchester United have earned cross-county bragging rights after an enthralling showdown with their bitter rivals Leeds United on Sunday afternoon.

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Bruno Fernandes is delighted Manchester United have finally been able to score from a set-piece in the Premier League this season.

Ralf Rangnick admits he did not send on Fred and Anthony Elanga with the expectation they would have goalscoring impacts for Manchester United at Leeds.

Anthony Elanga has shared a message with Manchester United fans after recovering from an alarming flashpoint during the 4-2 victory over Leeds.

An investigation has been launched by the Football Association (FA) after Manchester United prospect Anthony Elanga was struck by an object thrown from the Elland Road stands.

Jadon Sancho sent a cheeky two-word response to Bruno Fernandes as the pair celebrated Manchester United’s win over Leeds.

Manchester United fan-base found themselves double taking on Harry Maguire’s twitter photo. The United captain tweeted a photograph of himself celebrating his opening goal in Ralf Rangnick’s side’s 4-2 away victory against fierce rivals Leeds United.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has highlighted the progress that his team has made following their 4-2 win over Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United folklore after his brilliant cameo from the bench.Ralf Rangnick introduced the Swedish hitman from the bench in-place of Jesse Lingard during United’s 4-2 away victory against Leeds United. The 19-year-old had an almost instant impact, as he finished off a free-flowing United counterattack to sweep home the Reds’ fourth goal at Elland Road.His effort had even greater significance, he was struck in the back of the head by a coin that was hurled by the Leeds supporters, while the Reds were celebrating their third goal,But after he put the game beyond Marcelo Bielsa’s side, Elanga rubbed extra salt in the wounds by staring down the Leeds’ supporter after his effort.And it is fair to say that the whole United fan appreciated his “ballsy” move in front of one of their fiercest rivals.“The Balls on the lad, how does he run so fast,” said one supporter.“Gets hit by something and then scores.

Ralf Rangnick has revealed how Paul Tierney fired back at his complaints over a foul on Bruno Fernandes during Manchester United's 4-2 win over Leeds.United got one over on their bitter rivals in a fiesty clash at Elland Road to nudge themselves back into the top four.Harry Maguire and Fernandes fired United into a two-goal lead at the break before Leeds hit back with two goals in 24 seconds at the start of the second half.Rangnick sent on Fred and Anthony Elanga after the break and they both found the net to settle an enthralling affair that saw nine yellow cards issued by Tierney.And after the match, Rangnick opened up on the response he got from Tierney after he quizzed the referee over a challenge on Fernandes in the build-up to Leeds shock equaliser.Although the United chief was unhappy, Leeds goal stood and helped set up an enthralling finale.Rangnick said: "I spoke to the referee after the game about that tackle on Bruno before they scored the equaliser and I said, 'listen, in Germany, they wouldn't have even asked VAR' and the referee said to me, quite funnily, 'listen, this is probably why you had to come to England'."Despite issuing nine cautions, Tierney attempted to let the play flow as much as possible in the abysmal conditions in Yorkshire.What did you make of Man Utd's performance against Leeds? Let us know in the comments section.United showed commendable character to rebound after throwing away their two-goal advantage.And Rangnick was proud of how his side weathered the storm, both figuratively and literally, in the second half."It was very intense," said the United chief.

Manchester United hero Gary Neville has been accused of 'making excuses' for Cristiano Ronaldo after he had another performance to forget despite their win over Leeds.The Sky Sports pundit watched his former side win 4-2 against their rivals having thrown away a two-goal lead after Ronaldo missed a huge chance to open the scoring.Following Luke Shaw's throw down the line, Paul Pogba eased past Adam Forshaw into the box before squaring for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.Ronaldo saw his shot saved by the diving Illan Meslier, leaving fans at home baffled as to how he didn't score, but Neville offering an explanation after initial surprise.Neville said on air: "How has he not scored?"It was brilliant from Pogba but Ronaldo couldn't quite get enough on it. It was a big chance."Before adding: "Maybe that's a little behind Cristiano Ronaldo and he's just not able to get the purchase he wants on it."Will Ronaldo win another major trophy with Man Utd? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionWith one fan saying in response: "Gary Neville said that the Pogba pass was a touch behind.