Virgil van Dijk 'looks like he's in Oasis' with static defending for Sancho goal

Graham Potter would be a better manager than Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, according to a former England striker.

Mark Sutherland As the touring business continues its uneven return after nearly two years of lockdown, one major bright spot has been the famed U.K. festival sector, which came back with a bang this summer. Reading & Leeds Festival, the traditional finale to the season, took place last weekend and was completely sold out well in advance, contributing to what Festival Republic managing director Melvin Benn calls his “best year ever.” Festival Republic staged events including Wireless, Latitude, Gunnersbury Park and huge outdoor shows from the likes of Liam Gallagher, Sam Fender and George Ezra. But Reading & Leeds remains the jewel in the crown with another hugely successful year, despite one headliner, Rage Against the Machine, pulling out 10 days before the event, due to frontman Zack de la Rocha’s leg injury.

Premier League is full of surprises and the 2022/23 campaign has been no different. Who would have thought that Liverpool would remain winless for three games, that Brentford would thump Manchester United - or that a manager of a newly-promoted side would be sacked after just four matches? But that’s all happened, in what has so far been a rollercoaster season. Scott Parker had to pack his bags and say ‘goodbye’ to his squad and leave rather prematurely in the season.

Lisandro Martinez had already endeared himself to the Manchester United faithful, but an interaction with the travelling support in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Southampton will have bolstered his status.

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Ajax for the signing of long-term target Antony. The Brazilian international will become the club's fifth signing of the summer and take their spending past the £200million mark once he has completed a medical and finalised personal terms with the Red Devils.

Antony was at Carrington on Monday ahead of completing his move from Ajax to Manchester United.

A former Lazio legend has claimed that Victor Osimhen is better than Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo in one particular area.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s full-time reaction against Southampton was strikingly different to his behaviour after Manchester United’s defeat to Brentford earlier this month.The Portuguese forward’s desire to leave the Red Devils this summer has been no secret. His lack of a transfer away and United’s lacklustre form to begin the campaign painted the picture of a frustrated man who had simply had enough.But the iconic no.7’s body language was far more promising after United secured their second win on the trot with a 1-0 victory over Southampton at Saint Mary’s on Saturday, which came courtesy of a 55th minute Bruno Fernandes volley.READ MORE: Three things Erik ten Hag got right as Man Utd inch past SouthamptonRonaldo started on the bench again but was brought on in the 68th minute for Jadon Sancho.

Southampton wasn't nearly as emphatic or impressive as their win over Liverpool five days ago, but getting three points is all Manchester United will care about, and rightly so.Bruno Fernandes' sumptuous volley opened the scoring for the Red Devils, crucially breaking the deadlock after a lacklustre first half display. Just like against Liverpool, United were under the cosh for much of the second period, though managed to hold onto their lead.Here, Daily Star Sport runs through the three things Erik ten Hag got right at St Mary's as United climb back into the top half of the Premier League.READ MORE: Antony slams Ajax in incredible interview demanding they let him join Man UtdHe'd have been mad not to! After the scintillating performance his players produced against Liverpool, every single one of them deserved to start this afternoon.Ten Hag made some big calls on Monday, namely dropping Cristiano Ronaldo and captain Harry Maguire, and he stuck to his guns again today, opting for the same youthful exuberance that so fluidly opened up Jurgen Klopp's side up on Monday.It wasn't the best of team performances, but the likes of Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Elanga and Lisandro Martinez are all looking fitter, sharper and happier - and they've got Ten Hag's faith in them to thank for that.Sum up Manchester United's performance today in one word in the comments section below.United didn't splash £60million on Casemiro just to leave him on the bench! Ten Hag might have been wise to keep an unchanged side, but he was wiser still to realise when the game needed the Brazilian's energetic tenacity and defensive astuteness.With the visitors holding on to a narrow 1-0 lead, Casemiro was introduced.

Erik ten Hag has named an unchanged Manchester United team for Southampton because he wanted to show trust in the players that started against Liverpool.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has explained his decision to start Casemiro on the bench vs Southampton.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted he was “wrong” when he previously said his side did not need to sign a new midfielder.The German has previously been very coy in the face of questions about his side’s lack of depth, particularly in the midfield areas where they have lost the likes of Thiago Alcantara to injury. It is one factor that has seen them start the new Premier League campaign with two draws and one loss this campaign.Liverpool host Bournemouth at Anfield in what is a must win match for the Reds, if they are to have any hope of challenging for the title.

Manchester United may let Anthony Elanga leave on loan if they sign Antony - with a fellow Premier League club reportedly interested in the move.The Red Devils are yet to add any firepower to their attack in the summer transfer window but are trying to get a deal over the line for Ajax winger Antony before next week's Transfer Deadline Day.Personal terms have been agreed with the 22-year-old, whose agents have begun house hunting for him in Cheshire. Should the two clubs settle on a fee, which is believed to be around the £80m mark, then Erik ten Hag could be willing to ship Elanga out for the season.READ MORE: Man Utd CEO Richard Arnold 'confirms' new transfer when responding to fanThat's according to the Daily Mail, who claim Everton are lining up him as late addition.

Premier League official Mike Dean has revealed Marcus Rashford benefitted from a change in VAR for his strike against Liverpool. Rashford netted his first goal since January 2022 to push Manchester United's clash with Liverpool out of reach of the Reds.

Oasis fans are being asked to look out for the Rolls-Royce used on the cover of the band's Be Here Now album, after the photographer announced he was on a mission to find the "missing" car.Be Here Now, which celebrated its 25th anniversary on August 21, 2022 and includes songs such as Don't Go Away, featured the famous 1972 Silver Shadow white Rolls Royce on the album cover.It was originally loaned by Leicester based company Flying Spares to legendary rock photographer Michael Spencer Jones, who shot the Be Here Now cover in 1997.READ NEXT: Liam Gallagher pays touching tribute to Oasis bandmate Bonehead at homecoming gigHowever, the Rolls Royce was sold for £1,200 at auction one year later in 1998 - and it is reported that there has been no trace of the car since.Michael Spencer Jones, who also shot the album covers for Oasis albums Definitely Maybe and (What's the Story) Morning Glory? is now on a mission to find the "missing" car, and has released a series of photographs to help jog fan's memories.Photographs show the Rolls-Royce in a swimming pool outside Stocks House, Hertfordshire, which it reported to have been renowned for its Playboy and celebrity parties in the 1970s.The car is submerged in water, while band members Noel and Liam Gallagher walk outside the house alongside items including a red moped scooter.Fans will also notice that the registration plate of the car was SYO 724F - in reference to the registration plate of the police van on the front cover of The Beatles' 1969 album Abbey Road.Although Oasis changed the registration plate in a nod to the Beatles, the actual registration plate of the Rolls Royce is MDH 119K.Fans have been asked to keep a lookout for the car, after Michael Spencer Jones revealed

Cristiano Ronaldo has been criticised by a former Liverpool player after the Manchester United forward appeared to ignore Jamie Carragher at Old Trafford on Monday night.

A week can be a long time in football.

Liverpool are reportedly looking to hijack Manchester United and Chelsea's pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong - though fans aren't so sure.According to Spanish outlet Futbol Total, De Jong is willing to take a significant pay cut to join Jurgen Klopp's side and would prioritise a move to Anfield if forced out of Barcelona.It's also understood that Liverpool have tabled a bid worth around £53million for the player, with an extra £7million included in add-ons - a sum significantly lower than the £70million offer Barcelona accepted from United earlier in the window.READ MORE: Man City and Liverpool face anxious wait over fear of Champions League 'group of death'Despite the report, Reds fans aren't all that convinced, particularly given the club's long-standing interest in Dortmund's Jude Bellingham."Nahhh not buying it! We'll wait for Bellingham next summer," tweeted one Liverpool supporter.Another said: "Seems way too complicated as it stands. United and Chelsea backed out.

Manchester United appeared to turn a corner with their statement win over Liverpool on Monday night.