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Evening StandardErik ten Hag told Manchester United star who should be dropped for crunch Aston Villa clash
Red Devils boss surely has to get his team selection right for pivotal Villa Park trip after Porto drama
- The Telegraph
Dire Matthijs de Ligt was bullied and bamboozled – he must be taken out of the firing line
It was last month that Ronald Koeman revealed he substituted Matthijs de Ligt for his own good. At fault for both of Germany’s goals in a 2-2 draw, the Netherlands defender was taken off at half-time to spare him any more humiliation, just days after an unconvincing showing against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
- The Guardian
Ten Hag criticises Rashford in Porto but denies substitution was punishment
Manchester United’s manager said withdrawing one of his goalscorers in the 3-3 draw with Porto was for rotation and asked: ‘Don’t judge us in this moment’
- Evening Standard
Arne Slot delivers verdict on Premier League lunchtime kick-offs with 'stupid' Liverpool claim
Liverpool travel to Crystal Palace for early kick-off on Saturday
- Evening Standard
Porto 3-3 Manchester United: Harry Maguire rescues late point but familiar failings for Erik ten Hag
Same problems for United and Ten Hag in Europe in six-goal thriller
- Hello!
Prince George's daring new hobby revealed – 'He absolutely loves it'
Prince George has been able to experience a lot of things during his life and during a meeting with Olympic stars, Prince William revealed that the youngster had a new hair-raising new hobby
- The Independent
Manchester United are stuck in ‘purgatory’ – and there’s only one way out
The same cycle is unfolding at Manchester United to leave Ten Hag on the brink ahead of Sunday’s trip to Villa Park
- Evening Standard
Aaron Ramsdale returns to Arsenal with no bad blood as goalkeeper bids to haunt Mikel Arteta with Southampton
England international is back at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday bidding to thwart his former club after brave decision to leave
- Evening Standard
Chelsea player ratings vs Gent: Mykhailo Mudryk takes his chance but Cesare Casadei disappoints
Blues’ attacking stars deliver in opening European victory
- The Telegraph
Harry Maguire questions Manchester United’s mental strength after Porto performance
Harry Maguire questioned Manchester United’s mental strength after they again sloppily conceded three goals in quick succession to raise further questions over the future of manager Erik ten Hag.
- The Telegraph
Paul Pogba to return in March after doping ban reduction
Paul Pogba is free to return to football in March after his four-year ban for doping was reduced to 18 months.
- People
Angel Reese Loses $100,000 Bet to Shaquille O’Neal: ‘I Guess I Owe Him’
During a recent meetup with O’Neal, the WNBA star challenged him to make a basketball shot from the free throw line for $100,000
- Associated Press
Aaron Judge edges Shohei Ohtani for Baseball Digest player of the year
Aaron Judge won the Baseball Digest/Inside Edge major league player of the year award Friday, beating out Shohei Ohtani in a very close vote. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was selected the sport's top pitcher, and Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was a unanimous pick for reliever of the year in balloting by a panel of baseball writers and broadcasters that included several former players, managers and executives. Ron Guidry (1978) and Derek Jeter (2006) are the only other Yankees to win.
- Evening Standard
'He's not hopeless': Ange Postecoglou defends Timo Werner after Tottenham struggles
The Spurs boss stands by his misfiring striker amid criticism
- The Guardian
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Gary O’Neil finds himself in a tight spot, Jadon Sancho helps lead Chelsea revival and Leicester need to get on front foot
- The Independent
F1 agrees stunning $1billion deal and big change to future podiums
The sport’s changing demographic and growth in America has seen LVMH agree a deal with F1
- Evening Standard
Erik ten Hag offers shock explanation for Marcus Rashford substitution in chaotic Man United draw with Porto
The forward was withdrawn at half-time despite opening the scoring
- Evening Standard
Europa League table 2024-25: Latest standings, fixtures and results after Tottenham win but Man United stumble
Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers all involved in revamped tournament
- BBC
How India became a Test cricket powerhouse
More than 90 years after its first Test match, India boasts more victories in the format than losses.
- Evening Standard
Emile Smith Rowe driven by desire to earn England recall, says Fulham boss Marco Silva
Smith Rowe has made a bright start at Fulham but was left out of the latest England squad by interim manager Lee Carsley