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Teams: Chelsea unchanged from Watford draw for Manchester United game with Hazard on bench

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CHELSEA boss Guus Hiddink opted for the same starting XI that couldn't break through Watford on Wednesday night to take on Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.</h3>
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January signing Alexandre Pato remains absent from the squad as he aims to gain match fitness.</div>
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Meanwhile, Pedro returned the bench having been absent for the trip to Vicarage Road, replacing Kenedy on the sidelines.</div>
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Diego Costa leads the line in attack, with captain John Terry maintaining his place at the heart of defence following news last week that his contract will not be extended at the club beyond the summer.</div>
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Brazilian Willian will make his 100th start for the Blues.</div>
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Victory for Chelsea will see them climb one spot to 12th in the table, and the gap would close to eight points between them and fifth-placed United.</div>
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<strong>Chelsea: Courtois, Ivanovic, Terry, Zouma, Azpilicueta, Matic, Mikel, Oscar, Fabregas, Willian, Costa</strong></div>
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<em>Subs: Begovic, Cahill, Baba</em><em>, Loftus-Cheek, Pedro, Traore, Hazard</em></div>

Teams: Chelsea unchanged from Watford draw for Manchester United game with Hazard on bench

CHELSEA boss Guus Hiddink opted for the same starting XI that couldn't break through Watford on Wednesday night to take on Manchester U...

Man Utd Ratings: De Gea and Borthwick-Jackson impress despite late Chelsea equaliser

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NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you Manchester United's player ratings from their 1-1 draw with Chelsea.</h3>
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<strong>De Gea - Tough to argue that there is a better goalkeeper than the Spaniard in the world currently. Made some outstanding stops to keep Chelsea at bay. Helpless with Chelsea's equaliser - 9</strong></div>
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<em>Darmian - Looked back to his form when he first arrived at United. Prevent Oscar from having an influence on the match - 7</em></div>
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<strong>Smalling - Rose to the occasion by dealing well with Diego Costa's histrionics. A leader in defence for United - 7</strong></div>
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<em>Blind - Formed a solid partnership with Smalling but was perhaps fortunate not to give away a penalty in the first half - 6</em></div>
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<strong>Borthwick-Jackson - Luke Shaw who? The young left-back is getting better with every game and today he was terrific going forward to support Martial and push Willian back - 8</strong></div>
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<em>Fellaini - Not able to stamp his authority on the match, taken off for Schneiderlin in the second half - 5</em></div>
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<strong>Carrick - Bossed the midfield as United took charge of the match but was missing in the closing stages as Chelsea took over - 6</strong></div>
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<em>Lingard - An outstanding turn and finish by the young Englishman to give United the lead in what a quiet display - 7</em></div>
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<strong>Mata - The former Chelsea midfielder was not at his best today, well marshalled by Azpilicueta - 6</strong></div>
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<em>Martial - His pace was a constant problem for Ivanovic, belying his young age with a menacing display - 7</em></div>
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<strong>Rooney - Continued his excellent recent form today, leading the line for United well - 6</strong></div>

Man Utd Ratings: De Gea and Borthwick-Jackson impress despite late Chelsea equaliser

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Chelsea 1 - Manchester United 1: Costa comes to Blues aid as Van Gaal's men suffer late on

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MANCHESTER UNITED practically ended their hopes of title success this season as Chelsea's Diego Costa levelled late to deny the visitors victory.</h3>
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Louis van Gaal's men fought hard but failed to win their fourth game in five in all competitions as Guus Hiddink's side recovered to maintain his unbeaten run as boss at Stamford Bridge.</div>
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The Red Devils thought Jesse Lingard had become their hero when he snatched his chance to grab the headlines with a second-half goal but it finished all square. </div>
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Chelsea edged the first half but it was the visitors who tested the waters first.</div>
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Anthony Martial went close for United when he had a shot expertly tipped round the post by Thibaut Courtois.</div>
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Chelsea begin to take control after half an hour of cagey football in west London. </div>
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Diego Costa was fed in by Oscar but the through ball wasn’t matched with a finish as he pulled his shot across David De Gea and wide of the far post.</div>
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Azpilicueta then knocked the ball off to Oscar who swivelled but blasted over from a tight angle.<span class="s1"></span></div>
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<span class="s1">Willian was a bright light going forward creating chances, tearing young Cameron Borthwick-Jackson up too. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">On stroke of half-time, Willian cut the ball back to John Terry who swung an effort towards goal but Daley Blind deflected it wide for a corner. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">There were strong appeals for a penalty but referee Michael Oliver turned them down despite the fact Blind blocked it with an arm.</span></div>
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Louis van Gaal’s side then came out with some real impetus after the break as Wayne Rooney and Martial went close in quick succession. </div>
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<span class="s1">Eden Hazard was called on to regain some momentum but the whole match was brought to a standing halt when Kurt Zouma suffered a serious looking injury.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">The Frenchman jumped high for a clearance but landed awkwardly as his knee bent on landing, leading to a lengthy stoppage.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">To add insult to injury for Chelsea, United took the lead shortly after as Jesse lingered opened the scoring on 61 minutes. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">Rooney started to move by laying the ball into the attacker’s path as Lingered spun and blasted the ball into the top corner.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">The Blues bombed forward and Cesc Fabregas was denied with 20 minutes to go as De Gea came to United’s rescue again with a sharp stop to palm over.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Diego Costa then came to the rescue as his first attempt was blocked in injury time by Borthwick-Jackson but he was first to the rebound to finally beat De Gea.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">United stay fifth while Chelsea remained 13th in the table.</span></div>

Chelsea 1 - Manchester United 1: Costa comes to Blues aid as Van Gaal's men suffer late on

MANCHESTER UNITED practically ended their hopes of title success this season as Chelsea's Diego Costa levelled late to deny the visitor...

Man Utd News: Approach for Spanish defender, goalkeeper blasts LVG, £23m striker bid

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NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you all the latest news from Old Trafford.</h3>
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Manchester United are expected to make an approach to Athletic Bilbao for defender Aymeric Laporte.</div>
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The <em>Manchester Evening News</em> say United are interested in signing the young centre-back in the summer.</div>
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Laporte is a client of super agent Jorge Mendes, who has negotiated several deals with United in the past.</div>
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Ander Lindegaard has hit out at United boss Louis van Gaal claiming he felt "degraded" by the Dutchman.</div>
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"He brought in Valdes and it was a tough year, getting degraded a couple of times or more, but there’s nothing you can do about it,” said Lindegaard.</div>
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"The manager wanted to go in a different direction, and I guess that goes back to his famous philosophy, so I’m not blaming him."</div>
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United made a £23m bid for Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi during the January transfer window.</div>
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The Argentine striker has been the subject of interest from the Premier League's top clubs in the past.</div>
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And according to Italian publication <em>Corriere dello Sport</em>, United and Wolfsburg made £23.1m bids for the Argentine which were immediately rejected by Inter’s Indonesian owner Erick Thohir.</div>

Man Utd News: Approach for Spanish defender, goalkeeper blasts LVG, £23m striker bid

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Louis van Gaal gives Man United and England huge boost over Luke Shaw

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LOUIS VAN GAAL has backed Luke Shaw to play again before the end of the season. </h3>
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And he has given him the incentive of playing in the Europa League final – should <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Manchester%20United" rel="tag" target="_blank">Manchester United</a> get there.</div>
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That also opens the possibility of being in Roy Hodgson's England squad for the European Championship finals this summer.</div>
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Shaw started the seaosn in superb form but has been out of action since mid-September with a double fracture of his right leg suffered against PSV Eindhoven.</div>
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He is half-way through his recovery period and making good progress  - and Van Gaal is keen to keep the left back’s spirits up as he steps up his rehabilitation.</div>
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He said: “I've told Luke he can play the Europa League final - that is a goal that he has to live for. In my opinion it is not impossible. It gives him the spirit [to come back].”</div>

Louis van Gaal gives Man United and England huge boost over Luke Shaw

LOUIS VAN GAAL has backed Luke Shaw to play again before the end of the season. Van Gaal has backed Luke Shaw to return for Manches...

Manchester United announce 'ground-breaking' deal with leading name

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MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a 'ground-breaking' deal with film giants 20th Century Fox - and got some of the players to help promote their new film Deadpool.</h3>
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<a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Manchester%20United" target="_blank">United</a> will promote film, featuring Ryan Reynolds, during home games and have released a short clip today.</div>
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<a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Wayne%20Rooney" target="_blank">Wayne Rooney</a> and co are involved, to show off their acting flair.</div>
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The deal has been dubbed ground-breaking in a United statement.</div>
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Manchester United’s Group Managing Director, Richard Arnold said: “This partnership is the first of its kind for the Club and 20th Century Fox.</div>
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"Last year in the UK alone, there were well over 150 million admissions to the cinema and like football, the film industry has unwavering global popularity and can be enjoyed by anyone.</div>
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“Both Manchester United and 20th Century Fox are leaders within our respective industries and we are delighted to be able to work with them in introducing each other to new audiences, creating unique content, such as the players’ recent encounter with Deadpool.“</div>
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 </div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Huh? <a href="https://t.co/e1VWb7OET8">pic.twitter.com/e1VWb7OET8</a></p>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/695622930827493377">February 5, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Paul Hanneman, President of Worldwide Theatrical Marketing & Distribution said: “20th Century Fox is home to many of the world’s biggest film franchises and Manchester United is one of the world’s largest and most successful football clubs.</div>
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"We are excited by the opportunity to combine the entertainment of film with the power of live sports and the passion that Manchester United fans have for their club and the players.</div>
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“Together, we look forward to introducing each other to greater connections and more entertaining content that will engage film audiences and football fans around the globe.”</div>

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JOSE MOURINHO is reportedly wanted by the Chinese football revolution.</h3>
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<a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Jose%20Mourinho" target="_blank">The former Chelsea boss</a>, who appears close to becoming <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Manchester%20United" target="_blank">Manchester United</a>'s next manager, is being lined up for a consultancy role, according to the <em>Evening Standard</em>.</div>
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Mourinho would be tasked with advising on the development of the game which would include a focus on the China national team, the Super League, coaching techniques and transfer strategies.</div>
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Mourinho visited China with his agent last month and they were pictured with Zhang Dazhong, the chief executive of Alisports, in Shanghai.</div>
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Alisports' parent company own a stake in Guangzhou Evergrande, who signed Jackson Martinez this week.</div>
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Chinese clubs have spent an astronomical amount on players this month with Ramires and Alex Teixeira both breaking the record for transfer fees in the country.</div>
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The Brazilian duo joined Jiangsu Suning for £25m and then £38m, while Martinez's move in between to Guangzhou Evergrande was worth a reported £32m.</div>
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Mourinho has been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea in December but it is understood he has no desire to move to China to manage.</div>
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He may however consider the consultancy role on the table before taking up his next position in Europe.</div>
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<a href="http://go.ad2up.com/afu.php?id=451019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mourinho is closing in on a dream move to Manchester United</a> and the <em>Daily Mail</em> report he will be in place at Old Trafford for next season. </div>

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Manchester United midfielder reveals exit plan after difficult time under Louis van Gaal

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ANDER HERRERA has revealed he wants to return to former club Real Zaragoza.</h3>
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The midfielder joined <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Manchester%20United" target="_blank">Manchester United</a> in 2014 from Athletic Bilbao but has had a mixed time at Old Trafford.</div>
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<a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Ander%20Herrera" target="_blank">Herrera</a>, 26, has started just 12 Premier League games this season with <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Louis%20Van%20Gaal" target="_blank">Louis van Gaal</a> preferring a solid base of Michael Carrick, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin.</div>
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<a href="http://go.ad2up.com/afu.php?id=451019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Herrera's future was in doubt</a> earlier in the season when reports suggested he could quit the club due to a lack of game time.</div>
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And now, speaking to Spanish paper <em>Marca</em>, he has admitted he wants to play for the club where it all started again - and before he's too old to contribute.</div>
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He said: “I see myself playing there again, but not when physically worn. I will return to contribute, not drag back.”</div>
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Herrera also admitted he would like a stint at Boca Juniors in South America.</div>
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He added: “Yes, I love Boca. Since childhood, when my father brought players from there.</div>
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“If one day I get the chance to play in South America, I’d love to go to Boca, the biggest. But it is an idea, eh?</div>
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“I’m focused on my team. Ah, and with Marcos Rojo I have sometimes seen sometimes Estudiantes, which is his club.”</div>

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Man Utd News: £45m summer deal agreed, Mourinho 'move close', defender becoming star

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Manchester United will reportedly pay £45million to sign Benfica's Renato Sanchez in the summer, claims agent Jorge Mendes.</div>
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The world-renowned 'super agent' who also represents Cristiano Ronaldo, told Portuguese newspaper <a href="http://www.ojogo.pt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>O Jogo</em> </a>the deal was in place.</div>
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The offer is reportedly made up of £30m plus a further £15m in bonuses and set to be finalised in the summer.</div>
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Jose Mourinho is 'very close' to agreeing a deal to become United's next manager, according to reports.</div>
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Italian journalist Alessandro Alciato broke the news on Twitter, writing: "A deal between United and Mourinho is very close.”</div>
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Mourinho is considered as the favourite to replace Van Gaal, whose contract at Old Trafford expires in 2017.</div>
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Jesse Lingard has praised fellow academy graduate Cameron Borthwick-Jackson after breaking into the United first team.</div>
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Cameron's a very composed player," Lingard said. "He's come into the first-team fold, he's played a few games and now he's getting that experience that he needs.</div>
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"He's slotted right in and done very well. He has come on leaps and bounds from when I knew him in the Under-18s."</div>

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Jose Mourinho signs agreement to become Manchester United's next manager

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JOSE MOURINHO has signed an agreement with Manchester United to become their next manager, according to reports.</h3>
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The Portuguese is the bookies favourite to take over from Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford, after being sacked by Chelsea in December.</div>
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Last month it was claimed Mourinho wrote a six-page letter to United outlining why he should take over from Van Gaal.</div>
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And according to Spanish newspaper<em> El Confidencial</em>, <a href="http://www.elconfidencial.com/deportes/futbol/2016-02-04/pep-guardiola-jose-mourinho-manchester-city-united-premier-van-gaal-pellegrini-real-madrid-fc-barcelona-liga_1145854/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">who cite informed sources in Portugal, Mourinho's agent Jorge Mendes "has done his job" and found his client a new position.</a></div>
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Van Gaal's contract with United ends next season but he has come under increasing pressure after a poor run of form.</div>
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The <em>Daily Star</em> have claimed executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has already decided to sack Van Gaal at the end of the campaign. </div>
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And the appointment of Pep Guardiola as Manchester City's new boss has added pressure on United to get Mourinho.</div>

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Man United News: Rooney's big problem, Old Trafford stand closed, £45m summer move agreed

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NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you the latest news from Old Trafford.</h3>
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Andrei Kanchelskis believes <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Louis%20Van%20Gaal" target="_blank">Louis van Gaal</a>'s system is to blame for <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Wayne%20Rooney" target="_blank">Wayne Rooney</a>'s lack of goals this season.</div>
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Rooney, 30, has scored seven Premier League goals this term and is <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Manchester%20United" target="_blank">United</a>'s top scorer.</div>
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But Kanchelskis, who played for the Old Trafford club between 1991 and 1995, thinks the Dutchman's formation is restricting Rooney.</div>
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“The reason Wayne Rooney has scored so many goals for Manchester United and at international level is because he got good service," Kanchelskis, speaking exclusively to <em>888Sport.com</em>, said.</div>
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"Now he gets the ball in the middle of the pitch and it’s difficult to score the goals. </div>
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"If you get the ball out wide with wingers and play more aggressive there is more chance of scoring goals. </div>
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"Now it’s normal for Manchester United to keep possession, pass, pass, backpass. There is no attacking."</div>
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He added: "This is a different system and now it is cautious. We played 4-4-2 with wingers – myself, Ryan Giggs, Ronaldo, David Beckham. </div>
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"There were so many good wingers. But Van Gaal doesn’t want to play with wingers.”</div>
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Read the <a href="https://betting.888sport.com/football/news/andrei-kanchelskis-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full 888sport.com</a> interview with Kanchelskis here</div>
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Manchester United are having to <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2016/02/manchester-united-to-shut-stand-at-old.html" target="_blank">shut one of their stands</a> for their Europa League clash with Midtjylland.</div>
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Sales for the game have dropped off and United will not open up the Sir Alex Ferguson stand, which sits 26,000 people.</div>
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Manchester United were unable to add to their squad last month - other than the recall of Adnan Januzaj - but according to reports in Portugal they've already agreed a deal for the summer.</div>
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<em>Ojogo.pt</em> claims super agent Jorge Mendes has said <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Renato%20Sanches" target="_blank">Benfica youngster Renato Sanches</a> is heading to Old Trafford.</div>
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The two European giants have <a href="http://go.ad2up.com/afu.php?id=451019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reportedly agreed a deal worth up to £45m</a> for the talented youngster.</div>
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Mendes reportedly said Sanches will move for an initial £30m with £15m potentially following in add-ons.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Renato Sanches could be heading to Man United in the summer</td></tr>
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Man Utd News: Deadline day midfielder snub, Januzaj revelations, LVG's big decision

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NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you all the latest news coming out of Old Trafford.</h3>
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Manchester United had a deadline day approach for Matthew Knox turned down by Livingston.</div>
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The 16-year-old, who is Livingston's youngest ever debutant, spent last month on trial at United.</div>
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And his dad Matthew, revealed United came in for his son but Livingston opted to keep him.</div>
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He said: "Man United came back in for him on Monday and there was interest from QPR but Livi are holding on to him.</div>
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"It's a good feeling knowing that these clubs want him."</div>
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Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel has blamed Adnan Januzaj's disappointing loan spell on the Belgian's reluctance to embrace his surroundings.</div>
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"A part of him was always still in Manchester and we just couldn’t help him cut this umbilical cord," Tuchel told FourFourTwo.</div>
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"He didn’t wholly embrace Borussia. </div>
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"He always compared everything with how it had been at United."</div>
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Jesse Lingard believes Louis van Gaal's decision to take the shackles of the United team has given them more freedom.</div>
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"Now we are playing with that freedom and we’ve got a lot of energy in the team.</div>
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"We’re mixing up the positions and entertaining the crowd. We have to do that. But it's that freedom that we have, it's a weight off our shoulders and we can just play football now.</div>
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"It think it was our best performance of the season. We attacked and defended really well.</div>
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"We started very brightly, and as soon as we got the first goal, we were confident of getting a second and third. We needed to score goals, attack and entertain the crowd really. When we do that, we make the game easy for ourselves, so I think we should carry that on now."</div>

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Aaron Ramsey: How Arsenal can still challenge for the Premier League title after poor run

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AARON RAMSEY admits Arsenal need a strong run to get their title hopes back on track.</h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aaron Ramsey thinks Arsenal need a run to get back involved in the title race</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Arsenal" target="_blank">The Gunners</a> lost ground on leaders <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Leicester%20City" target="_blank">Leicester</a> and second-place <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Manchester%20City" target="_blank">Manchester City</a> yesterday and were even leapfrogged by <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Tottenham%20Hotspur" target="_blank">Tottenham</a> after the <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2016/02/arsenal-0-southampton-0-gunners-title.html" target="_blank">goalless draw with Southampton</a>.</div>
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Arsenal have now gone four Premier League games without a win and haven't scored in their last three.</div>
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They now sit five points behind Leicester, two behind City and ten goals behind Tottenham.</div>
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<a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Manchester%20United" target="_blank">Manchester United</a> have pulled within five points.</div>
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Arsenal face Bournemouth on Sunday - at which point Leicester could be eight points clear if they beat City in the top of the table clash on Saturday.</div>
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And Ramsey knows Arsenal need to turn it back on.</div>
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"Many points are up for grabs," he said. "We’re going to have to bounce back and go on a bit of a run."</div>
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On the frustration of losing two points at home to Southampton, who have now gone four games without conceding since the return of Fraser Forster from injury, he said: "It’s obviously disappointing to draw the game. </div>
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"We want to win our home games and we felt like we needed to bounce back from having lost against Chelsea. </div>
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"It wasn’t to be today. We’re obviously gutted but there’s still a long way to go and we’ll have to bounce back now."</div>

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Man Utd 3 - Stoke 0: Lingard, Martial and Rooney strike to ease pressure on Van Gaal

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THE shackles are off and Manchester United are playing with freedom, pace and style again. </h3>
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After sweeping aside Derby with three goals in the FA Cup on Friday, they wrecked old boy Mark Hughes’ 100th Premier League game in charge of Stoke by scoring three more last night.</div>
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Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial ended United’s embarrassing home first half duck that stretched by back 11 games with first half goals.</div>
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And Wayne Rooney sealed it with the third early in the second half – his seventh goal in seven games in 2016.</div>
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Booed off in their last home game, Untied made emphatic amends with their first three-goal home performance since September 26. And it came asa huge relief for under-fire boss Louis Van Gaal who has been criticised for United’s tedious play in most of their home matches this season.</div>
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The last two goals, in particular, came as a result of superb passing moves and were a refreshing throwback to United’s attacking traditions – fitting on the night they remembered the Busby Babes who died in the Munich disaster.</div>
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Before kick-off tribute was paid to the 23 players, club officials and press men who died on February 6, 1958.</div>
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For Stoke it was a familiar sorry Old Trafford story. They have lost on their last 13 visits to the stadium stretching back to 1982 and it was another big setback after exits from the two domestic cup competitions in their previous two games.</div>
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Their hopes of completing their first League double over United since 1952-53 season never stood a chance with United in this mood and the Potters were just grateful not to suffer a heavier beating.</div>
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United were clearly determined to make amends for their dismal performance in their previous home game against Southampton when they and their manager were booed off at the end of the 1-0 defeat.</div>
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Van Gaal admitted in the programme notes that the display “made uncomfortable viewing” but the fans could have few complaints about their team’s upbeat first half.</div>
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They continued the pace and positivity they had shown at Derby on Friday and broke their first-half home duck in some style with two goals in the first 23 minutes. Lingard headed the first after 14 minutes, stooping to convert Cameron BorthwickJackson’s superb low cross from the left flank.</div>
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They scored again nine minutes later with a box-to-box move involving five players.</div>
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Michael Carrick, back in the side after a four-game absence, started it with a ball out to Matteo Darmian, whose pass sent Juan Mata down the right. He fed Rooney, who picked out Martial and the France youngster produced a quality finish. He took a touch before bending his shot into the top corner.</div>
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Martial was giving Stoke a torrid time. Every time he got the ball you could sense the nervousness in the Stoke defence.</div>
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The youngster cut in from the left and shot into the side netting then saw his 25-yard drive kept out by Jack Butland, who was clearly in for a busy night.</div>
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It was not all United, though, with Stoke giving them one or two anxious moments. United maintained their attacking momentum with Mata heading a good chance wide from Darmian’s cross and they went in at the break well worth their two-goal lead.</div>
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United took only eight minutes of the second half to add a third goal and it followed another superb passing move. Daley Blind’s incisive ball forward picked out Mata, who was clearly relishing playing in his favoured No 10 role.</div>
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He played it out wide to danger man Martial and his low cross to the far post left Rooney with an easy tap-in. United were turning on the style for the first time at home in months.</div>
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Bardsley angered the crowd when he hacked down Martial but to be fair it was the only way Stoke were going to stop him.</div>
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<strong>Man Utd</strong> (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Borthwick-Jackson; Carrick, Fellaini; Lingard, Mata, Martial; Rooney. Goals: Lingard 14, Martial 23. NEXT UP: Chelsea PL (a) Sunday.</div>
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<strong>Stoke</strong> (4-2-3-1): Butland; Johnson, Wollscheid (Bardsley 30), Muniesa, Pieters; Whelan, Afellay; Walters, Bojan, Arnautovic; Crouch. NEXT UP: Everton PL (h) – Saturday.</div>
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Referee: R. East (Wiltshire).</div>

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ANTHONY MARTIAL has revealed that he believes racking up assists is just as important as scoring goals.</h3>
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The Frenchman arrived at Man United last summer for a fee that could reach £60.6million and has eight goals and three assists so far this season.</div>
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And despite the pressure of the massive price tag and <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Manchester%20United" rel="tag" target="_blank">United's</a> goalscoring difficulties under Louis van Gaal, Martial is relaxed about his own goals.</div>
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"I have always been considered as an altruistic person," <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Anthony%20Martial" rel="tag" target="_blank">Martial</a> said.</div>
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"This is something that has been said to me quite a lot. So both giving a decisive pass or scoring a goal means as much to me. In the end, the most important thing is to win as a team.</div>
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"I think it’s important to keep working hard to constantly improve and help the team to win titles and get back on top of the league table.</div>
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"Yes, I have a number in mind [as a goals target] but I’d rather keep it to myself."</div>
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Martial arrived as a teenager in the summer and turned 20 in December.</div>
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But despite his tender years he already has six caps for France to his name and is one of Europe's highest-rated forwards.</div>
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And at United Martial believes he can only get better.</div>
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"[I improve] by training every day with talented players," Martial added.</div>
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"Especially with Rooney, I learn a lot from him.</div>
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"I always try to get inspired from him so that I can also become a great player."</div>

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Mauricio Pochettino could be Manchester United manager next season. </div>
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That is according to <em>BBC TV</em> host Dan Walker, who claims he has been told by <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2016/02/three-sources-claim-tottenham-boss.html" rel="tag" target="_blank">three different sources that the Tottenham boss could be on his way to Old Trafford</a>. </div>
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"In the past 72 hours 3 knowledgeable individuals have suggested Pochettino to Old Trafford for next season! Interesting," Walker tweeted.</div>
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Current United boss Louis van Gaal has been under huge pressure and has been continuously linked with the axe throughout this season. </div>
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 </div><blockquoteclass="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In the past 72 hours 3 knowledgeable individuals have suggested Pochettinoto Old Trafford for next season! Interesting.</p>— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) <a href="https://twitter.com/mrdanwalker/status/694482390786428929">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote> <script asyncsrc="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Manchester City have joined the race to sign Manchester United target Claudio Bravo, according to reports.</div>
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It was announced yesterday that Pep Guardiola will be replacing Manuel Pellegrini as manager of City at the end of the season. </div>
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And according to Spanish newspaper <em>AS</em>, the 45-year-old is looking to make Bravo <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2016/02/man-utd-stunned-as-pep-guardiola-eyes.html" rel="tag" target="_blank">one of his first signings at the Etihad</a> as he wants to provide competition for Joe Hart. </div>
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United are also interested in the shot-stopper, with the Red Devils eyeing Bravo as a potential replacement for David De Gea if he joins Real Madrid.</div>
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Barcelona have no intention of selling the keeper, so both clubs will be forced into activating his £30.4m release clause if they are to get their man. </div>
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Michael Appleton has snubbed the chance to take over Manchester United's youth academy. </div>
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That is according to <em>The Times</em>, who claim he <a href="http://go.ad2up.com/afu.php?id=451019" rel="tag nofollow" target="_blank">will instead remain at Oxford United</a>. </div>
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This snub comes after United were rejected by Tottenham's head of coaching and player development John McDermott. </div>

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TWO private planes are scheduled to arrive at Manchester airport tonight.</h3>
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Manchester United are on the hunt for a defender with injuries to Antonio Valencia, Matteo Darmian and Ashley Young.</div>
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And in their absence, young defenders Guillermo Varela and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson have been forced to step up to the first team in recent games. </div>
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But according to the Manchester Evening News, two private jets are en route to Manchester airport.</div>
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Reporter Alice McKeegan wrote on Twitter: "There are a couple of private jets due in to Manchester from Oporto and Milan this afternoon. I wonder…"</div>
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United showed they were not afraid to spend big on the final day of last summer’s transfer window.</div>
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They spent £36m on a deal for Anthony Martial and he has since gone on to become a key player for under pressure manager Louis van Gaal.</div>

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Benfica are prepared to lose Renato Sanches to Manchester United on transfer deadline day, manager Rui Vitoria has claimed.</div>
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"This situation is not difficult for us. If things happen, they happen. We all know that's the way it is,” he told <a href="http://www.sporttv.pt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>SportTV.</em></a></div>
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“There is no drama about all this. The team is very stable and that helps dealing with speculation like this."</div>
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Sanches is contracted with Benfica until 2021 and is thought to have a buy-out clause of around £60million.</div>
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United could also use deadline day to make a bid for Tottenham left-back Danny Rose, who has been linked with a move.</div>
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<a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-warned-transfer-deadline-7276779" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>The Mirror</em> revealed yesterday the Red Devils have scouted him on at least four occasions </a>and Louis van Gaal is keen to bolster his defensive options.</div>
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The Dutchman is currently without a first-team left-back following injuries to Luke Shaw and Ashley Young.</div>
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Real Madrid are poised to snap up United target Marquinhos, <a href="http://www.marca.com/eventos/directo/2016/01/31/29796/asilovivimos.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">according to Spanish newspaper <em>Marca</em></a>.</div>
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The Paris Saint-Germain defender was linked with a move to Old Trafford after falling out of favour at the Parc des Princes.</div>
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However, it’s claimed Real see the young Brazilian as a long-term replacement for Pepe, who turns 33 next month.</div>
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Real Madrid back for David De Gea</h3>
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Real Madrid have made David De Gea their top transfer target this summer, according to reports.</div>
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The Spanish giants were staring down the barrel of an 18-month transfer ban for dealings with underage players which would have stopped any summer transfer plans.</div>
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However, they will be allowed to sign players after this season is over after the decision was taken to postpone the suspension until the appeal has been heard.</div>
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And the <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-face-fresh-transfer-7277045" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Sunday People</em></a> are claiming that De Gea’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has received confirmation that Madrid will once again try to sign De Gea.</div>
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The 25-year-old goalkeeper started his career in Madrid albeit at Atletico and has been long-linked with a return to Spain.</div>
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And now Madrid are said to be lining up a £23million bid for De Gea with a £6.5m signing-on fee to ‘apologise’ for the deal for him which fell apart last summer.</div>
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But Louis van Gaal will be desperate to hang onto one of the world’s best goalkeepers who has been one of his best players during the Dutchman’s <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Manchester%20United" rel="tag" target="_blank">United</a> tenure.</div>
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<a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Manchester%20United" rel="tag" target="_blank">Manchester United</a> will target both Dele Alli and Harry Kane with a massive summer transfer deal.</div>
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According to the <a href="http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/491305/EXCLUSIVE-Man-United-plotting-stunning-double-swoop-for-Tottenham-stars" rel="tag" target="_blank"><em>Star on Sunday</em></a>, the Manchester club’s scouts have spent the last four matches compiling a dossier on the two players ahead of a bid.</div>
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But Spurs are desperate to hang onto their two star England internationals and Mauricio Pochettino is said to believe he will build a side more successful than United.</div>
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The two are both tied to long-term contracts at White Hart Lane as well, meaning chairman Daniel Levy will need to be offered a monster deal if he is to part with the players.</div>
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Carrick open to Old Trafford exit</h3>
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Michael Carrick may consider leaving Manchester United at the end of the season when his contract expires.</div>
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The former West Ham and Tottenham midfielder joined United in 2006 and has made more than 400 appearances for the club.</div>
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But his current deal is up at the end of the season and he is yet to sign a new one at Old Trafford.</div>
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<a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/6897701/Louis-van-Gaal-hit-with-more-woe-as-Michael-Carrick-set-to-quit-Manchester-United-in-the-summer.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em></a> claim he is in high demand with offers coming in from the Premier League and from further afield.</div>
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Both Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain were reportedly keen last summer but Carrick was happy to stay.</div>
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But now free to discuss pre-contract terms with clubs, both may renew their interest in Carrick.</div>
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After announcing that he would be stepping down as Bayern Munich boss at the end of the season, speculation has been rife about the Spaniard’s next destination.</div>
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City and rivals <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Manchester%20United" rel="tag" target="_blank">Manchester United</a> have emerged as favourites although the <a href="http://www.newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Chelsea" rel="tag" target="_blank">Chelsea</a> job will be vacant this summer which has also been mooted as possible move for the former Barcelona boss.</div>
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But now the <a href="http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/491282/EXCLUSIVE-Pep-Guardiola-s-wife-given-VIP-tour-of-Manchester-school" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Star on Sunday</em></a> are reporting that Guardiola’s wife has been given a VIP tour of St. Bede’s College in Manchester.</div>
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The independent school in south Manchester is where City have enrolled about 40 of their academy players and Cristina Guardiola was accompanied by Txiki Begiristain, City’s director of football.</div>
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Begiristain also worked at Barcelona alongside the current Bayern boss as did Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano.</div>
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And the prospect of the three being reunited has been presented as supporting evidence to claims that Guardiola will head to the blue side of Manchester this summer.</div>
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The news comes on the same day that News News Blog Sport exclusively revealed the Glazers slashing budgets at Manchester United including at their famous youth academy, a policy which will do little to endear them to Guardiola.</div>
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Is this the sign that Pep Guardiola will snub Manchester United and Chelsea?

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