Nemanja Vidic says that 'best in the world' centre-back should be playing for Manchester United

Rio Ferdinand has warned Erik ten Hag of the 10-year problem he'll need to fix at Manchester United this summer if he becomes the club's new manager.

Liverpool fans have got the jitters after seeing Jurgen Klopp's line-up for tonight's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Benfica.The Reds are strong favourites to win the tie having secured a 3-1 victory in Lisbon last week, but after fielding a team that wouldn't look out of place in an FA Cup third-round fixture, Liverpool fans are genuinely concerned that it might end up being a long old night for them.First-team shoe-ins Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold have all been dropped, while the likes of Joe Gomez and Konstantinos Tsimikas have been handed unexpected run-outs in defence.Elsewhere, James Milner has replaced Thiago in midfield, Ibrahima Konate comes in for Van Dijk, and Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino lead the line (check out the full line-up below)."That's a lot of changes for only having a 2 goal advantage," one nervous fan tweeted."Feels like we're underestimating them," said a second, while another wrote: "I get the need to rotate and keep our strongest fit, but I really don't know about that midfield."Is Jurgen Klopp's line-up too weak? Let us know what you think in the comments section.A fourth fan wrote: Is this am FA Cup third-round game? … Guys see what happened to Real yesterday? … 2 goal lead is nothing they can comeback."Klopp will almost certainly be keen to keep his stars as fresh as possible, especially with Liverpool still fighting on all three available fronts, and an FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City coming in just a few days.And with just a point separating them and City at the top of the Premier League, the title run-in is shaping up to be one of the most nail-biting in history.Let's see if Klopp's risk pays off, shall we?

Steve McClaren has compared Erik ten Hag to Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United's glory days.Ajax boss Ten Hag is set to finalise his move to the Red Devils and become the club's fifth permanent manager in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. The 52-year-old Dutchman has a verbal agreement in place to take charge at Old Trafford and is expected to begin his new role at the end of the season. Ten Hag has an uphill battle to turn United's fortunes around after a dismal campaign.

Rio Ferdinand has revealed that Manchester United's failed pursuit of Karim Benzema is Sir Alex Ferguson's biggest regret at United.Benzema was at his brilliant best at Stamford Bridge in Chelsea and Real Madrid's quarter-final clash in the Champions League. And speaking ahead of their second leg at the Bernabeu, Ferdinand revealed how close United came to landing the Frenchman.The former Red Devils centre-back told the BT Sport studio: "I remember coming off the pitch and Sir Alex Ferguson said don’t worry, I’m trying to get him.

For the 2,000 or so fans in the Sir Alex Ferguson stand on Friday night, there was one player in particular they had come to see.

Sir Alex Ferguson's former Manchester United assistant manager has stepped down from his role as Egypt boss after their World Cup play-off defeat.Carlos Queiroz had two spells as Ferguson's number two during the 2000s before moving into international management, most recently as manager of the Egyptian national team. However, he has now left his role after seven months in charge following last months defeat to Senegal in their crucial World Cup play-off.The Portuguese boss confirmed his departure in a tweet on Monday, just over two months after taking Egypt to the final of this year's Africa Cup of Nations.In his tweet, the 69-year-old said: “To all the Egyptian fans, our supporters, my friendly and magical staff dream team and to my wonderful players.“Every new beginning that starts with one painful farewell means that our hearts are full of gratitude, respect, and friendship.

Manchester United and Erik ten Hag could face complications over any move to bring Robin van Persie back to Old Trafford as assistant manager - according to reports. Ajax expect Ten Hag to become the next United manager even though key figures at the club insist no deal has been formalised.

With Manchester United making the midfield a priority in this up and coming transfer window, it’s easy to see why RB Leipzig’s Konrad Laimer is reportedly attracting their attention. He’s been one of Bundesliga’s star players in recent months and a driving force behind Leipzig’s surge up the table.

Manchester United appear to finally be closing in on their new manager after a hunt that arguably began when Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.Despite Mauricio Pochettino’s name having been in the ring for years, it seems increasingly likely that the man who will ultimately take the job will be Ajax manager Erik ten Hag.Since Ferguson bowed out, bringing an end to the glory years of English football’s most successful club, United has burned through seven managers.Ten Hag is reportedly not completely convinced by the possibility of taking the job with many major issues that need to be addressed within the squad.But who is ten Hag and what has led him to the position where he could be about to embark on one of the most high-pressure management jobs in football?Erik ten Hag is a professional football manager and former player from the east of the Netherlands.He’s from a rich family and has never needed the financial injection of the big jobs in management having come from a wealthy background. His family own a real-estate company and several other financial firms.His father reportedly wanted Erik to go into the family business, but his natural talent as a footballer saw him go down a different path.He played 336 senior league games, 221of which were for FC Twente, where he retired from in 2002.In that time he scored 15 league goals, his playing career also including stints at Utrecht, RKC Waalwijk and two other spells at Twente.Erik ten Hag has constructed a good managerial record.

Manchester City.The Hungarian admitted that in 2008 while at Tottenham he had a choice of the two clubs in Manchester - but that his intermediary’s choice of going to City really irked him. The former striker, 41, has claimed that he did not want to move to the Citizens, but instead be working under Sir Alex Ferguson and playing for the United ‘badge’.Speaking to the Athletic on video, he said: “It was a true story because I can be really direct when I want to be, and as I said before, I follow my own path and along the way of course there will be people who are disappointed in my decision, like the Spurs fans were when I decided to go and follow my dream.“But then getting close to that dream we get that call from City giving their proposition to my agent.

Former Manchester United academy defender Reece Brown has admitted that current Newcastle United and former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe wanted to sign him.

Football is more than a sport to fans - it is a way of life, a staple of their weekly routine and often their number one priority.Part of that attachment can sometimes involve falling in love with a player who has helped fire their team to glory. And that inevitably leads to despair when said star man departs for pastures new.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, April 11.

Jamie Carragher opened a huge can of worms when he said that the Liverpool-Manchester City rivalry is the greatest we have ever seen.While linking to his piece in The Telegraph, the Sky Sports pundit wrote: “ This @ManCity and @LFC rivalry is the best we’ve ever had in English football!! We’ve never had the two best teams & managers in the world together fighting it out.” Many were up in arms over the summary, claiming that the bitter battles of yesteryear undoubtedly trump that current feud between this season’s title challengers.Here, Daily Star Sport will run you through what we believe to be the best rivalries ever to take place in the Premier League, in order of weakest to fiercest.Kevin Keegan took Newcastle from promotion to almost immediate title contenders in 1994.The Magpies, now known as the Entertainers, were in inches of winning the Premier League title, being 15 points clear at Christmas during the 1995-96 season.But it wasn’t to be as the Sir Alex Ferguson mind games proved too strong and the Red Devils carried on their dominance in the league, snatching the title away from the underdogs.Do you agree with our list? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.Just as the rivalry between Ferguson and Arsene Wenger seemed to die down, one Jose Mourinho entered the fray.After winning the Premier League in his first season with Chelsea, Ferguson found himself another boss to go head-to-head with.The jury’s out on who pipped who between these two, though, with both sharing a trophy-laden period. Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp have been the top brass in English football for the past several years.

Manchester United fans are excited at the prospect of seeing Robin van Persie back at Old Trafford amid reports he’s being considered for a coaching role.

David Moyes has reflected on his time as Manchester United manager while sending a message to the Old Trafford hierarchy over their next appointment. Moyes was selected to replace Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 but he only lasted 10 months at United.

Liverpool have arrived in Manchester with their big guns in tow ahead of Sunday's title showdown at the Etihad.

Paul Merson has picked his combined Liverpool and Manchester City XI ahead of their big clash on Sunday.But it's bad news for England star Trent Alexander-Arnold, who doesn't make the cut. Instead, former Arsenal and Three Lions forward Merse has gone for Kyle Walker - because he's a better defender.Merson went for Liverpool keeper Alisson in goal, with Walker joined by Virgil Van Dijk, Ruben Dias and Andrew Robertson at the back. He also picked an all-City midfield three of Bernardo Silva, Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne.

Grand National once fell flat on his face while trying to climb course race fences.Footage showed the man, completely naked, running along the race track and doing his best to get himself over the obstacles. After getting over one, the mysterious streaker continues his triumphant gallop on the track, before attempting another bush-like fence that no doubt could have a detrimental effect to his bits dangling below.The individual filming can be heard laughing in the background, especially as the streaker falls flat on his face in the mud.

Wayne Rooney has revealed the trick Sir Alex Ferguson would use in order to manage his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.