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Former winger Lee Sharpe has claimed that Manchester United academy star Kobbie Mainoo is 'better' than both Sofyan Amrabat and Casemiro.

Premier League season.It is indeed a momentous landmark. From the scrappy Divison One, the English game has evolved and modernised into what’s considered the best league in the world now.

Cristiano Ronaldo is among the highest-paid players in the Premier League, along with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah.But the riches aren't spread evenly, and it's been reported that Jordan Zemura is the lowest paid player in the league after Bournemouth were promoted from the Championship. Zemura is reportedly on a yearly salary of just £20,000, meaning that Ronaldo takes home £26million more than the 22-year-old every year from salary alone.READ MORE: Ex-Man Utd ace Lee Sharpe warns flops that Erik ten Hag will take no prisonersAccording to Spotrac, Zemura's annual salary sits at just £20,000, whereas Ronaldo is still earning £26.8m at Manchester United.

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.

Erik ten Hag won't take any prisoners at Manchester United, says Lee Sharpe.The Dutchman was drafted in from Ajax to revive the Red Devils' fortunes after a chaotic 12 months at Old Trafford. Former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spent lavishly last summer only to be sent packing in November as his stars underperformed.Ralf Rangnick was subsequently placed in interim charge, but a toxic dressing-room atmosphere undermined progress.

Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to sign for Manchester United and he now looks set to become Erik ten Hag’s first midfield recruit.

Marcus Rashford has been told the solution to his 'confidence issue' by an ex-Manchester United player.

Former Manchester United attacker Lee Sharpe has admitted he felt that the job was a step too far for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when he took permanent charge at Old Trafford.

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Manchester United in January 2020, and Lee Sharpe believes he can go down as one of the greats.Fernandes helped guide his side to the Europa League title last year.

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Manchester United star Lee Sharpe has told how players would often disobey Sir Alex Ferguson’s orders.Sharpe spent eight years at Old Trafford under Fergie, helping the Red Devils to three Premier League titles and two FA Cup crowns.Ferguson would guide United to 13 league titles overall as well as two Champions League victories.Though it seemingly doesn’t mean his players always listened to him with Sharpe explaining how Ferguson wanted his players to rest.Instead, a group would head straight to the golf course for a swift round of 18.“Alex Ferguson didn’t like us playing golf because he thought it sapped the energy out of your legs and it could damage your back by causing twists and pulls,” Sharpe, who now plays golf at a high standard,

Lee Sharpe feels Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has built a strong squad at Manchester United, but believes striker Anthony Martial represents the "only question mark" for him to solve.

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is “out of his depth” and is completely the wrong man for the job.That is the startling opinion of former Red Devils man Lee Sharpe, who claims that the Norwegian lacks the aggression to get his players up for the big games.United have drawn their last two matches 0-0, leaving them 14 points behind Manchester City at the top, and leaving them with a real fight to secure a place in the top four.Solskjaer is having arguably his best season far since taking over at Old Trafford more than two years ago.But former United winger Sharpe still thinks the club made a mistake appointing the baby-faced assassin over a more experienced option.Speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes at its launch of the 5-A-Side