Rio Ferdinand names most pleasing thing he saw in Manchester United win vs Leeds

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, March 9.

Doyoung, Jaehyun and Jungwoo, members of the K-pop boyband NCT, are set to debut as a sub-unit.Earlier today (March 9), South Korean media outlet Sports Today reported that the three K-pop idols are set to form a trio sub-unit as part of their work with the boyband. Notably, the three singers previously worked together on the song ‘Can We Go Back’, which they performed at the 2022 MBC Gayo Daejejeon, as well as a Christmas medley posted on the official NCT YouTube channel.Their label SM Entertainment has since confirmed the report.

Manchester United and Barcelona shared the spoils in an absolutely thrilling contest at the Camp Nou.Marcus Rashford was magnificent yet again, scoring one and playing a major part in the other - an own goal from Jules Kounde - though the strikes were cancelled out by two ex-Premier League stars in Marcos Alonso and Raphinha.Despite failing to nab the victory, United put in a scintillating performance that was especially impressive considering it came against one of the most in-form teams in Europe - who by the way have only conceded seven league goals all season.Here, Daily Star Sport runs through the things we feel Erik Ten Hag got right and wrong on the night, starting with what he got right.READ MORE: Sir Alex Ferguson fumed at 'stupidest question ever heard' after Barcelona beat Man UtdWout Weghorst has surprised a lot of people since joining United last month, but no one could have expected him to produce a midfield masterclass at the Camp Nou.The giant Dutchman was deployed as make-shift No.10, providing much-needed physical protection while United were off the ball before streaming up to join Rashford in attack when they won it back.Despite lacking the technical quality of midfield opponents Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Gavi, Weghorst looked every bit a natural out there, making Ten Hag's decision to play him in midfield look like a stroke of genius.Will Man United win the second leg? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.The transformation of Marcus Rashford under Ten Hag has been nothing short of jaw-dropping.The 25-year-old has now scored 14 goals in his last 16 games, a feat he could have barely even imagined achieving over the past couple of seasons.He's now turned into the superstar he

Barcelona midfielder Gavi will miss the Europa League play-off second-leg clash with Manchester United after picking up his third booking in Europe this season.

Manchester United fans were left baffled after VAR failed to intervene after Barcelona's Gavi clashed off the ball with Bruno Fernandes on Thursday evening (February 16).Fernandes took a tumble to the turf after being tripped and shoved by the Spain international, but no action was taken by referee Maurizio Mariani, with Massimiliano Irrati on VAR duty.The incident took place after the Portugal international caught the 18-year-old on the back of the ankle, which led to the petulant reaction.READ MORE: Sir Alex Ferguson fumed at 'stupidest question ever heard' after Barcelona beat Man UtdOne fan wrote on Twitter: "Gavi gets no yellow card for hitting Bruno Fernandes?" A second said: "Bruno Fernandes is not going to take a liking to Gavi."A third wrote: "Red card to Gavi how can he floor Fernandes like that?"A fourth added: "Gavi's been instructed to wind up Bruno Fernandes, Xavi knows he can upset Bruno and Gavi is the ultimate wind-up. Brilliant."Did VAR make a mistake? Tell us in the comments section below.A fifth said: "Gavi thought he was whinging s***house? Meet Bruno Fernandes." Speaking on talkSPORT, Dean Ashton said: "He's just shoved him in the back for absolutely no reason whatsoever and the referee spotted it." The contest had a lively start with chances falling to both Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski, with both sides looking to progress into the round of 16.Erik ten Hag said before the match: "I think we can put together a good counter-attack but we have to bring them out of their comfort zone, we have to press them high when we can.

Midfielder Fred believes Raphael Varane's and Casemiro's previous experience of facing Barcelona will strengthen Manchester United's chances of getting the better of the Spanish giants in their highly anticipated Europa League knockout round tie.

Manchester United fans have been proven wrong over Erling Haaland appearing to copy Marcus Rashford's goal celebration.Haaland finished the scoring as Manchester City beat Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, a result which sent them top of the Premier League on goal difference. After turning inside the box to sweep the ball into the far corner, Haaland celebrated by pointing to the side of his head as he ran towards the corner flag.United fans quickly picked up on his celebration, which shared a striking similarity to that of Rashford in recent weeks during his run of fine goalscoring form.READ MORE: Carabao Cup final referee's favourite team after fake Man Utd image goes viralOne fan account posted a screenshot of the Norwegian striker celebrating and wrote: “Haaland scores and does the Rashford celebration.”However, they were immediately slammed by rival fans who proved that Haaland has been doing the celebration since the start of the season, before Rashford first debuted the action.One supporter wrote: “Haaland did that before Rashford.” Another added: “Sorry but this is embarrassing.

Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has compared Wout Weghorst to Peter Crouch, before bemoaning the Red Devils’ failure to sign Erling Haaland.United were one of the main sides linked with the imperious Norwegian when he was hammering goals in for fun with Borussia Dortmund. However, they very quickly tumbled out of the race for his signature, before fierce rivals Manchester City eventually secured his services.

Valentine's Day is the time to show your love for the special people in your life - celebrities including Molly-Mae Hague and Mrs Hinch showed their romantic side with Instagram posts, but others took it one step further. Some famous couples celebrated the day of love in style, with gifts, cute plans and even holidays.

When Manchester United visit the Nou Camp for the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie with Barcelona on Thursday, they will be without a key duo. Both Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer are suspended and will play no part in the hotly-anticipated clash.

These are your Manchester United evening headlines on Tuesday, February 14.

Manchester United's youth academy has produced more than £200m worth of talent - and they may regret letting some of them go.A number of the young Red Devils have gone on to become staples in the squad's first team, but others have moved onto new pastures in recent years. Stars such as Marcus Rashford, who is valued at more than £48m by transfermarkt, Anthony Elanga, said to be worth £22m, and the £4.4m rated Anthony Garnacho, have featured heavily in Erik ten Hag's United side this season.And Scottish midfielder McTominay, rated at £26m, also gets his fair share of starts at Old Trafford.

Erik ten Hag wants to create a winning culture, a good team and to maximise the potential of players at Manchester United.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Valentine's Day.

Dad-of-two Jasen Jackiw has been left stunned after a portrait he drew of Manchester United star Marcus Rashford caught the eye of the Reds star himself. Jasen only started drawing as a hobby to pass the time during lockdown and has spent a year creating the pencil and charcoal portrait of England and Reds star Marcus roaring next to a Lion.

Here are your latest Manchester United evening headlines on Monday, February 13.

Lisandro Martinez will miss Manchester United’s Europa League knockout play-off first leg against Barcelona this week due to suspension.

Manchester United fans are furious that VAR ruled out Wout Weghorst’s strike against Leeds on Sunday.

Micah Richards has questioned whether Wout Weghorst has the ability to help Manchester United sustain a title attempt given the quality centre-forward options at rivals Manchester City and Arsenal.