Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped for Manchester United’s trip to Chelsea on Saturday as punishment for refusing to go on as a late substitute and for leaving early in Wednesday’s win over Tottenham. Ronaldo was named among the substitutes against Spurs as United earned an impressive 2-0 victory over Antonio Conte’s side thanks to goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes.
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Manchester United avoided an embarrassing defeat to Omonia Nicosia courtesy of a second-half comeback to win 3-2 in the Europa League after being behind at the break. Nicosia lead 1-0 at the break but Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial made an impact from the bench to secure victory.
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Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both scored hat-tricks as Manchester City thrashed rivals Manchester United 6-3 at the Etihad Stadium. City were in a class of their own with Antony and Anthony Martial scoring consolation goals for the Red Devils who will face criticism for their performance.
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Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs was “idolised” for his skills on the pitch but behind closed doors had “a much uglier and more sinister side to his character”, a court has heard. Jurors at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court were told the 48-year-old’s private life involved a “litany of abuse, both physical and psychological, of a woman he professed to love”.
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Pascal Gross’ first-half double gave Brighton a surprise 2-1 win at Manchester United as Erik ten Hag’s reign got off to the worst possible start. The unmarked Brighton midfielder found himself in the right place, at the right time, to tap the visitors into a 2-0 lead with two goals in nine minutes in the Old Trafford sunshine, as the hosts were booed off at half-time by their own fans.
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