Tottenham came from behind twice to draw 2-2 and deny Manchester United victory in front of the watching Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford. Rasmus Hojlund put Erik ten Hag’s team in front with a powerful early effort but Richarlison headed in the first equaliser and though Marcus Rashford restored United’s advantage, Rodrigo Bentancur levelled again at the start of the second half.
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FA Cup holders Manchester City have been drawn away to Tottenham in the fourth round, while Maidstone United – the lowest-ranked side left in the competition – travel to Championship high-flyers Ipswich. There could also be a non-League versus Premier League tie between Eastleigh and Manchester United, if the fifth-tier side win their home third-round replay against League Two Newport and if United beat Wigan on Monday night.
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Jadon Sancho’s Manchester United nightmare is almost over with his return to Borussia Dortmund on loan reportedly close to completion. The England winger, who cost United £73million when they signed him from the Bundesliga club in 2021, was banished by Erik ten Hag to train with the club’s academy teams in September.
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Rasmus Hojlund scored his first Premier League goal as Manchester United fought back from two goals down to record a sensational victory in a thrilling St. Stephen’s Day encounter with Aston Villa at Old Trafford. John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker had given Villa a deserved half-time advantage, United rallied after the interval to claim victory.
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British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has agreed to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United for about $1.3bn. Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group will take control of football operations. The 71-year-old will also provide $300m (£236m) for future investment into the club’s Old Trafford stadium.
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