Things didn’t get off to a good start for the young Red Devils though as they fell behind in just the third minute.

Derby’s number 10 gave the home side the lead with their first attack through a great strike from 25 yards into the bottom right corner.

A heavily rotated United side worked their way into the match throughout the half and equalised in the 25th minute.

United’s corner wasn’t cleared and after working the ball back into the box, Gabriele Biancheri flicked back to Jack Kingdon to rifle past the keeper with a sensational volley.

What a volley, Jack Kingdon. #MUFC #MUAcademy pic.twitter.com/KwryP5ss55

— Manchester United Academy (@RedYouthUnited) February 10, 2024

The Reds were on top for the remainder of the half but were unable to add anything further before the break.

Into the second half it was Derby’s turn to score from a corner. The deep corner was headed on goal by Luke Banks and past Victor Musa, who failed to clear off the line.

Chasing the equaliser, Musa hit the woodwork before Harry Amass failed to convert a big chance.

Looking set to lose their first league match of the season, it took until injury time for a wonder strike from 16 year old Jim Thwaites to salvage the draw.

16 year old Jim Thwaites, big talent #MUFC #MUAcademy pic.twitter.com/tA0h2rHpZ5

— Manchester United Academy (@RedYouthUnited) February 10, 2024

The final result of 2-2 means United remain unbeaten in the league but have finally lost their 100% record after 15 matches.

United: Myles, Kamason, Munro, Kingdon, Amass, Devaney, McAllister (Armer 76), Musa, Baumann (Thwaites 71), Scanlon, Biancheri

Unused subs: Byrne-Hughes, Plunkett, Nkoto
 

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Marcus Rashford has been spotted on a night out in Belfast hours before Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, declared the player ill.

The England international was in Northern Ireland this week, paying a visit to Northern Ireland Premier League champions, Larne FC’s training ground.

According to The Daily Mail however, the 26 year old was also seen enjoying the Belfast nightlife when he was caught on camera entering Thompsons Garage Club.

Footage of the incident has been uploaded to social media and can be seen below.

Rashford out in thompsons last night in Belfast clearly not helping himself with regards to performance pic.twitter.com/1THyoqT3YL

— Ryan (@RE1878) January 26, 2024

Rashford through illness? He was out in Belfast last night https://t.co/1IGvJP1S9y pic.twitter.com/qO78BSTQqM

— daniel (@ManYooDan) January 26, 2024

The incident is even more controversial asyesterday Ten Hag revealed that Rashford is unlikely to be available for the FA Cup tie against Newport due to illness.

“This morning, Rashford was ill and [Jonny] Evans was ill. So we have to see how they recover,” Ten Hag told club media.

Once it emerged that Rashford had been out clubbing on Wednesday night, people began to put two and two together. However, it must be stressed that there is no evidence at all that the player overindulged.

Furthermore, he is understood to have gone out on Wednesday night, having the next day Thursday off to visit his old teammate Ro-Shaun Williams at Larne.

This is not the first time that the player has been in trouble for enjoying a night out.

“It comes after he risked the wrath of his manager after he went out clubbing following United’s disappointing loss to Manchester City back in October,” The Mail notes.

The striker has had a torrid time of it this year and has only recently found his goal scoring boots with two goals in his previous two Premier League games.

The news comes after former United player, Paul Ince, claimed that the player needs to “mature” and iron out the inconsistencies in his game if he is to stand any chance of starting for England this summer in Euro 2024.

Whether there is anything wrong with what he did is questionable but it will almost certainly add fuel to the fire for the striker’s numerous critics this campaign.

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A video has gone viral on social media which shows Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir at his worst.

The post demonstrates a range of mistakes that look eerily reminiscent of comical errors that first choice keeper Andre Onana has made in this campaign.

These mistakes include failing to keep out seemingly inoffensive free kicks (think Onana versus Galatasaray), not attempting to dive for the ball (Onana versus Forest for their first goal) and an inability to keep long distance shots out.

There are also a few examples of the Turk parrying the ball into his own net. It has been reported that Onana’s unorthodox parrying technique is causing havoc in the United defence, so fans will be hoping that Bayindir will do better in this regard.

The Turkish keeper can even be seen making mistakes with his feet that to this point, Onana has avoided. It has been reported that the Turk is not the best with ball distribution and it is something he needs to work on.

Man United fans: Thank god Onana is leaving for AFCON

His replacement: pic.twitter.com/NsTwNtfOSI

— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) December 31, 2023

However, it must be stated that even the best keepers in the world can look horrendous from YouTube clips. If you search for Peter Schmeichel blunders online, you would be excused for thinking that the Dane was a League Two keeper.

In spite of some to-ing and fro-ing, Onana has eventually decided to represent his nation at the African Cup of Nations. It was thought that the Cameroonian may stay avoid risking his first choice position at the club because of the poor form he has suffered since moving to the club.

Moreover, Erik ten Hag is thought to be trying to delay the African’s departure as late as possible by making him play in the FA Cup tie versus Wigan and missing a friendly match for his country to prepare for the tournament.

However, the Turk has played well in the limited gametime he has received this season. Despite not making an appearance yet for Manchester United, he has played well for Turkey and was a major reason for his nation’s impressive victory against Germany.

Ten Hag has also been very complimentary of the keeper and has previously claimed that he will get his chances at the club.

Speaking before the away trip to Galatasaray, ironically before Onana put in a disasterclass of a performance, the manager stated, “we are very pleased with Altay, he gets used to the Premier League, he gets used to European football – which is tough when you’re coming from Turkey. But we are very pleased with that process, he’s doing very well”.

With Onana potentially missing until the middle of February and crucial Premier League ties versus Tottenham and Aston Villa, United fans will be hoping that the Bayindir from the national side will turn up and not the one from the video above.

No doubt the pressure will be on but there is also an immense opportunity for the 25 year old to nail down a first team place in Onana’s absence.

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Manchester United have had a very challenging season, but a stirring second half comeback win against high-flying Aston Villa has allowed fans to be a little more positive for a while at least.

After two goals from the electric Alejandro Garnacho, the moment every United fans has been waiting for arrived.

A corner was swung in and the Villa defence could only clear it to Rasmus Hojlund, who hit a sweet first time strike right into the corner of the net.

The 20 year old boyhood fan ran to the Stretford End, visibly holding back tears to celebrate his first Premier League goal. As his teammates left him to return to their positions, the Dane let out a Viking roar which would have been probably as much relief as joy.

Old Trafford erupted and nobody was excited as United’s eccentric goalkeeper, Andre Onana.

Onana, like Hojlund, was an expensive summer signing that has faced a plethora of criticism since he joined the club. However, one thing you cannot blame “the boss” for having is a lack of passion.

Echoing scenes from the last gasp victory versus Brentford in October, the Cameroonian keeper can be seen in a social media video running all the way from his goal to celebrate passionately at the Stretford End with his teammates.

Andre Onana runs all the way to celebrate with Rasmus Holjund.pic.twitter.com/eV7kwISlpQ

— UtdActive (@UtdActive) December 26, 2023

Many pundits have taken delight in stating that there is no togetherness at the club and a lack of leadership in the team. While this may be hard to argue against sometimes, many United fans will point to some clear examples of a side that despite their massive struggles, are still together.

Scott McTominay has recently stated that despite reports, there is not the toxicity in the dressing room of other years. Moreover, Bruno Fernandes’ decision to hand over his penalty to Marcus Rashford and his player of the match award to Jonny Evans does not paint the picture of a team at war with one another.

Even recently, Raphael Varane could have selfishly taken the credit for his player of the match award against Liverpool after a long time out of the team. However, the World Cup winner instead, decided to credit all of the backline for the award in an instagram post.

Wins like last night will go far to dispel the idea that the team lacks unity.

Manchester United fans will hope the media will not have another chance to sharpen their knives after the final game of 2023, away to Nottingham Forest this coming Saturday.

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Manchester United’s stuttering form continued on Saturday night with Newcastle United beating Erik ten Hag’s men by a goal to nil.

In truth, the scoreline flattered United with the home side in full control throughout the game and unfortunate not to put the visitor to the sword.

United looked shattered on the night and completely devoid of any passion and desire, particularly at the top end of the pitch.

Anthony Martial was given the nod ahead of mega-money summer signing Rasmus Hojlund yet did very little to justify his selection.

The Frenchman was virtually non-existent throughout his 60 minute cameo, looking as though he wanted to be anywhere else but on the field.

Erik ten Hag was seen fuming at his forward for an incident toward the end of the first half which saw a Newcastle defender stroll away from the feeble attempt of pressure from Martial.

Anthony Martial is yet to complete a full 90 minutes this season…

Erik Ten Hag stormed onto the touchline to berate Martial during the first-half pic.twitter.com/yp0t4pLX2w

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 2, 2023

The move almost resulted in a goal for the hosts and Ten Hag couldn’t hide his anger.

Martial didn’t take the verbal volley lying down and can be seen shouting back at his manager whilst gesticulating in frustration toward the United bench.

The 27-year-old is yet to complete 90 minutes for United this season and given his first half performance it was a surprise to see him reappear for the second period.

He was eventually hooked after Anthony Gordon’s opener but the damage was done and United couldn’t find a route back into the game.

In fairness to Martial, he was one of many players who looked completely uninterested last night, but given his career at Old Trafford is on the line, the lack of effort was alarming.

Ten Hag will need a big response from his players for the visit of Chelsea on Wednesday night with the big games coming thick and fast for United.

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The last international break of the calendar year was wrapped up over the weekend with European nations learning their fate regarding qualification Euro 2024.

Portugal are one of the sides safely through to next summer’s tournament, finishing with maximum points from their ten qualifying fixtures.

Roberto Martinez men rounded off their campaign with a routine 2-0 victory against Iceland but it was an incident in the tunnel at half-time that grabbed the headlines, rather than the performance on the night.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva were caught sharing an awkward reaction toward Bruno Fernandes’ half-time pep talk with goalkeeper, Diogo Costa.

In a clip that surfaced on X, Fernandes appeared to be discussing something with Costa with Ronaldo and Silva in earshot of the conversation.

Nah, look how Ronaldo and Bernardo Silva reacted to Bruno’s analysis talk before the second half pic.twitter.com/juwUuJKKQv

— Freddy (@freddyCR7LA) November 20, 2023

The pair then made eye contact with each other before smirking and turning away from their teammates.

Ronaldo then jogged out of the tunnel with a bemused grin on his face to start the second half.

It’s unclear what Fernandes was saying and the reaction from Ronaldo and Silva could have been unrelated to the United captain but the clip makes for awkward viewing and suggests there could be a lack of respect from Ronaldo toward Fernandes.

The United man was in fine form once more for his country, lashing home a fine effort in the first half to set Portugal on their way.

Braga striker Ricardo Horta added to Bruno’s strike midway through the second period to put the cherry on a fine qualifying campaign for Martinez and his troops.

Portugal will be one of the favourites for the crown in Germany and the tunnel incident is unlikely to cause any disturbance in the happy Portuguese camp.

Bruno will hope to translate his international form to club level with United facing a tricky set of fixtures in the coming weeks.

Trips to Everton, Galatasaray and Newcastle are on the horizon before United’s next Premier League outing at Old Trafford midway through December.

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The centre-half’s frustration is palpable as referee John Brooks assesses the VAR monitor, his anger undoubtedly shared by every single United fan who tuned in to watch the game.

(WARNING – Video contains expletives)

I love Maguire’s reaction for the disallowed goal.

“I wasn’t even involved ref! Hey! I wasn’t even involved! F****ing hell!I wasn’t even involved!” pic.twitter.com/OqekXi1beG

— 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗴’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 (@TenHagBall_) November 5, 2023

Though United would ultimately end up winning the game 1-0, courtesy of a last-minute winner by Bruno Fernandes, it was a tough match for Erik ten Hag’s men, devoid of clear-cut chances or any semblance of attractive football.

Arguably, Fulham were the better team and may feel hard done by to have come away from the match with nothing to show for their efforts. The home side were largely held at bay by the impressive Maguire, who overcame an early blow to the head to produce a Man of the Match performance in the United defence. 

Fulham (1.17) 0-1 (0.74) Man Utd

— The xG Philosophy (@xGPhilosophy) November 4, 2023

The injury crisis that continues to plague the United dressing room undoubtedly played a significant role in this however, with Ten Hag once again fielding a severely depleted side.

Marcus Rashford and Casemiro were ruled out in the days leading up to the game, joining Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Amad Diallo on the injury table. Raphael Varane and Kobbie Mainoo, both recently returned from absence, were only fit enough to make the bench.

Nevertheless, it would have likely been a very different story if Scott McTominay’s opening goal in the 8th minute had not been disallowed.

A free-kick from Christian Eriksen found Alejandro Garnacho arriving at the back-post, who subsequently fired it back across goal into the path of the Scottish international, as McTominay finished off a well-executed move. Or so they thought.

VAR promptly jumped in to once again rule out a United goal; the fourth such example this season.

Maguire was adjudged to have been offside as the free-kick was taken, and then deemed to have been interfering with play to such an extent his offside was sufficient enough to rule the goal out.

Given it was Maguire’s ear which looked offside, and the centre-back never actually touched the ball – instead, if anything, being fouled by the Fulham defender – his frustrated swearing in the video above are understandable. It’s not a new feeling for United either.

In the entirety of last year’s campaign, the team with the most goals disallowed by VAR was Liverpool – with six. United are already fast approaching this total with less than a third of the season played.

In fact, only eleven goals have been ruled out through VAR intervention this year so, meaning Ten Hag’s side account for over a third of the total so far. Manchester City, by comparison, have had none.

United have not played well this season and the players, as well their manager, must shoulder the blame for these performances. But when the team is facing almost unprecedented levels of bad luck – either through injury or through constant poor VAR decisions – some leeway must be granted. 

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