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Manchester United reporter @NationalWorld | rich.fay @jpress .co.uk | @RobRyanRed podcast | Views my own

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@RichFay
Rich Fay
3 years
Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo is the type of transfer window you'd see on a United career mode and then complain it isn't realistic 🤯 #mufc
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It's a bit late for United to realise Juan Mata is actually very good when they play him as a No.10 #mufc
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Finally, a 16 to 24-year-old who is interested in football!!! 😁 #mufc
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Marcus Rashford
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A true Premier League icon leaving after nine years. Goodbye, Anthony Martial
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Harry Maguire might have just retired Bruno Fernandes from penalty duty next season 😅 #mufc
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Bruno Fernandes on suggestion of a bust-up at United: "Do not use my name, my colleagues or the coach to make trouble at Manchester United. The atmosphere is good and the team is ready to give an answer in the next game." #mufc
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Cristiano Ronaldo the hero but Jesse Lingard has changed the match from the bench again #mufc #UCL
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@RichFay
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Frank Lampard has been nominated for Premier League manager of the season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (who beat him three times, finished above him and still has a chance of silverware) hasn't #mufc
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The worrying thing is that David Beckham and Gary Neville genuinely look better than any of United's current right wing options #mufc #Treble99
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If Ben White is struggling then what hope does Raphael Varane have :((
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Donny van de Beek was effectively signed as a replacement for Paul Pogba last summer. It's about time we finally find out if he's ready for it #mufc
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Marcus Rashford confirms he was dropped because he overslept and missed a team meeting #mufc
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United are signing Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane for a lower upfront fee than Sancho would have cost alone last summer 🤯 #mufc
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Old Trafford serenade Anthony Elanga with his chant after his penalty miss. He's been a breath of fresh air this season, this exit certainly not on his shoulders ' #mufc
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Comunicado Oficial: Raphael Varane 🔜 #mufc
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@RichFay
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Season five of Money Heist is actually United convincing Inter Milan to pay for Alexis Sanchez #mufc
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United have just had two weeks to make managerial change with plenty of time to prepare for today. Instead they are in panic mode wondering what to do after another humiliating defeat. Lack of strategy stems from the top. Many issues will remain even when new manager is in #mufc
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@RichFay
Rich Fay
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Lou Macari goes off script when asked about Rabiot on MUTV: "I'd never really heard of him. Clubs spend millions of pounds scouting players across Europe, but nobody else has made a move for this fella. Why do you think this is? I have got a bad feeling about the guy." #mufc
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Huge applause from the United fans still inside Old Trafford as Fred heads out for his post-match media duties. 'Fred will tear you apart again' rings around an otherwise empty stadium #mufc
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@RichFay
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United website now letting fans buy 'James 21' shirts, taking Ander Herrera's old number. 21 year-old, wearing number 21 obviously means a 21st league title this season. No doubts whatsoever #mufc
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There is no way back for Ronaldo at United and there shouldn’t be either. He complains about a lack of respect but has undermined the club since the summer. His self-indulgence contradicts everything they are building under Ten Hag and timing of the interview says it all #mufc
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@RichFay
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Marcos Rojo 😲 #mufc
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3 years
Solskjaer says he hopes to have De Gea, Van de Beek, Cavani, Pogba and Martial back from injury vs AC Milan #mufc
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@RichFay
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United need a CB, they haven't signed one. Need a RW, they haven't signed one. Need a LB, they haven't signed one. Need a ST, they haven't signed one. 'Tough transfer climate' excuse isn't good enough when rivals spend freely and issues have been so obvious for so long #mufc
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United paying €39million up front for Van de Beek seems like an absolute steal even in the current climate considering his age, CL experience and reputation. That's the same amount Liverpool paid for Andy Carroll nine years ago #mufc
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Late cameos for Hannibal and Will Fish mean 16 academy graduates (Chong, Garner, Greenwood, Williams, Bernard, Laird, Levitt, Mellor, Ramazani, Galbraith, Mengi, Henderson, Shoretire, Elanga) have now made their senior United debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer #mufc
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@RichFay
Rich Fay
4 years
Victor Lindelof's illness is another worry for United ahead of facing Burnley. He has been sent home as a 'precaution' but seems like we could see the return of Eric Bailly tomorrow night #mufc
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United without Varane: Six goals conceded in 135 minutes United with Varane: One goal conceded in 225 minutes If they can keep him fit, he might just be their most important player this season #mufc
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"It's unacceptable, for everybody." Erik ten Hag is not happy with those who left early at the weekend, but is refusing to solely blame Cristiano Ronaldo #mufc
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Rich Fay
3 years
Donny van de Beek has been poor, but not sure playing him as a No.10 was ever going to fairly gauge where he is really at. He should be dropped deeper, no need to have both Fred and Matic on against a West Ham team playing this deep #mufc
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United have agreed to send Alvaro Fernandez on a loan to Preston. Expect deal to be formally announced later today #mufc
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That's new deals for Shola Shoretire, Hannibal, Anthony Elanga and Teden Mengi announced in just over a month. 13 academy graduates have played in first-team since Solskjaer was appointed. Incredible work being done by United who still set the standard for youth football #mufc
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Rich Fay
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World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez makes his United return #mufc
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Rich Fay
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He might not be as acclaimed as likes of Van Dijk and Dias, but United hugely miss Maguire when he's not on the pitch. Defence has looked shaky and frantic in almost every game without him #mufc
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2 years
Makes you wonder what might have been for Juan Mata at United had other managers continuously put their faith in him. The team was adapted to cater for Bruno Fernandes, but Mata always had to adapt for the team.
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Rich Fay
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I have been told there is 'no chance' of Casemiro being involved against Liverpool. He still needs a visa as well as needing to be registered. Cut-off for new signings to play this weekend is midday today - not going to happen. Southampton away, the earliest we'll see him #mufc
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Rich Fay
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United might have actually scored from a corner this season had they kept James Garner. Still raw talent but he has everything needed to be a top central midfielder. Should get another chance in pre-season, then has to be looking at Premier League loan move #mufc #EmiratesFACup
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@RichFay
Rich Fay
3 years
Marge, why is Marcus Rashford starting against Granada? #mufc #UEL
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Rashford, Van de Beek and Wan-Bissaka missing from #mufc open training. Charlie McNeill and Marc Jurado involved #UEL
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£72.9m for a player who has 36 goals and 40 assists across his last two seasons playing for Dortmund. Jadon Sancho already sounds like he could be a bargain #mufc
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@RichFay
Rich Fay
3 years
Former Man City forward Charlie McNeill scored all four goals as United won 4-2 in the U18s derby today. He celebrated the first by kissing the United badge. The Reds are now six points clear in the table after the win #mufc
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Rich Fay
2 years
United's debts are nearly at £500m and earlier this month share prices fell to a record low. But the club are still set to pay a dividend to shareholders of nearly £11million today, with the majority of that going to the Glazer family #mufc
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@RichFay
Rich Fay
4 years
📝🔴 #mufc
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Rich Fay
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Sir Alex Ferguson has also been pictured arriving at Carrington this morning #mufc
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Rich Fay
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I still can't get my head around why Bruno Fernandes shot from this position yesterday when he had much safer options available. 58 seconds later, Ross Barkley headed against the bar from a corner that Luton won on the counter-attack from this chance #mufc
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Rich Fay
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In the same week Cristiano Ronaldo criticised United for being 'a marketing club' driven by money, he has launched his own NFTs and a wax work in Times Square
@Cristiano
Cristiano Ronaldo
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Taking over Times Square with my new wax figure and showing Portugal to the world! #madametussaudsusa #visitportugal
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Hannibal Mejbri starts for United U23s against Arsenal tonight #mufc
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Rich Fay
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United have confirmed the signing of Lisandro Martinez on a five-year contract, plus an extra optional year. Fee of £46.8million, rising to £55.3m #mufc
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Ole: 'Let's get to 20!' United players : #mufc
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Antony on watching United beat Liverpool last month: "Of course I watched it. When United scored I celebrated as if I was a fan in the stands. What stood out was the desire, the unity of the team, the fire in their bellies, the desire to play." #mufc
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Rich Fay
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United youngster Dylan Levitt has agreed to join Charlton Athletic on a one-year loan deal #mufc
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2 years
United are set to face Wrexham in an additional behind-closed-doors fixture this week. Erik ten Hag will use the opportunity to give minutes to some senior players #mufc #WxmAFC
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Rich Fay
5 years
United get a reception much warmer than the weather on a chilly night in Perth. Great occasion for the fans, and team spirit seems clear amongst squad #mufc
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Rich Fay
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United and Liverpool are still the only two teams not to win a match at Anfield so far this year #mufc
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Rich Fay
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Theo Hernandez, Ismael Bennacer, Hakan Calhanoglu, Ante Rebic, and Mario Mandzukic all absent from AC Milan squad for #UEL first-leg vs United #mufc
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Rich Fay
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United confirm Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Anthony Martial will all start vs Everton today. Jesse Lingard is unavailable after testing positive for Covid-19 #mufc
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Solskjaer: "Odion Ighalo is in the air and on his way. We will give him time to settle. He has a physical presence and is a goalscorer so he will give us a lot. Being the top scorer in the Africa Cup of Nations tells you a lot about the qualities we are going to get." #mufc
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Rich Fay
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Alejandro Garnacho misses United's U23s match tonight because he has travelled with the senior squad ahead of the first-team game against Arsenal tomorrow #mufc
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Rich Fay
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United youngster James Garner has agreed to join Watford on loan #mufc
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Rich Fay
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United's value has dropped by over £1.3billion after shares fell to a record low on Monday. Net debt of nearly £500m and the Glazers amongst those who will receive a dividend payment next week #mufc
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Solskjaer to the BBC: "Today we looked more like a proper team. We looked more structured. We'd worked hard at defending and counter-attacking. Counter-attacking is classic United - Rooney, Ronaldo, Ji Sung-park - we've scored so many at Arsenal over the years." #mufc
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No official line on Lindelof's absence ahead of tomorrow, but if he's been rested then it ironically highlights just how important he is ahead of PSG. By far the best centre-back the club currently have and is quietly making a case to be the club's Player of the Season #mufc
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Rich Fay
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United forward Joe Hugill has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award #mufc
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Largie Ramazani deserves a chance in the United first-team for the celebration alone 🤸‍♂️ P.s. what a bloody ball from Dylan Levitt #mufc
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Rich Fay
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Ashley Young and Phil Jones at centre-back for United. "I SWEAR YOU'LL NEVER SEE ANYTHING LIKE THIS EVER AGAIN, SO DRINK IT IN" #HUDMUN
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@RichFay
Rich Fay
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Amad and Shola Shoretire have both been added to United's squad for the #UEL knockout stages #mufc
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Jesse Lingard is back with the United squad ahead of Burnley match tonight #mufc
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Donny van de Beek will wear the No.34 shirt at United as a tribute to his close friend Abdelhak Nouri. The shirt number was most recently worn by Dean Henderson, which indicates he's getting a new one as well #mufc
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United are close to agreeing a deal to send Hannibal Mejbri on loan to Birmingham. Millwall, Middlesbrough and West Brom also looked at a deal. Thanks to @AdalaAhmed1 for some help on this one #mufc
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Great to see Amad in United squad vs West Ham tonight - chance of debut given the five sub rule. He's only ever played 59 minutes at senior level, so expectations must be eased, but displays for U23s clear evidence of his ability. United have handled him really well so far #mufc
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Rich Fay
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Ralf Rangnick here watching United U18s in the FA Youth Cup #mufc
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Ten Hag says Fred was like a 'mosquito' marking Frenkie de Jong #mufc
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Rich Fay
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Criticism of the club and lack of improvement between spells is valid, but Ronaldo knew what he was getting into. Ironic that those poor, impulsive, decisions dictated by commercial gain are the exact reason why they re-signed him. He symbolises the issues he complains about.
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@RichFay
Rich Fay
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They've only gone and put Sir Scott McSauce on the bloody cover
@play_eFootball
eFootball
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😍🔥😍🔥 Here it is! The OFFICIAL reveal of our Global cover for #eFootballPES2020 , which launches on September 10th!
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Puma have released a new limited edition boot inspired by the Manchester worker bee 🐝 (If fit) Brandon Williams will be wearing them against Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday #mufc
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Rich Fay
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Solskjaer confirms Jadon Sancho back in training on Monday 'hopefully can be involved' vs Leeds #mufc
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Odion Ighalo thinks he can offer something different in the United attack. "Martial likes to come from the side, even Rashford, so you need someone in the middle that can keep the ball. They need a physicality up front, which I believe I can add to the team.” #mufc
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Noam Emeran has now officially signed a new contract at United which runs until 2024, with the option of an additional year #mufc
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Hannibal Mejbri won’t sign a new contract before joining Birmingham. He was offered one, but hasn’t agreed to it yet. Talks will continue but United remain relaxed given he has a deal until 2024, with the option of another year #mufc
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United have terminated James Garner's loan deal at Watford, with the youngster having played just 40 minutes in the past month under new manager Xisco. Garner is now set to join Nottingham Forest for the remainder of the season, QPR were also interested #mufc
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Solskjaer to Sky: “Even though we have different players, Marcus and Anthony are not very different to Cristiano and Wayne. "Jesse with his pace and Ji-Sung, there are so many similarities, and we should never forget those games because they are part of our history.” #mufc
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Rich Fay
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Solskjaer to MUTV on Paul Pogba: "He is fine, he will come on. It is just about sharing some minutes again. Today it is not his turn to start." #mufc
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@RichFay
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729 teams compete in the FA Cup, yet the future of it is being dictated by an elite minority with a selfish agenda. You can’t claim an ‘increased support for grassroots football’ when there are no replays from the first round onwards. A disgraceful decision.
@EmiratesFACup
Emirates FA Cup
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The FA and The @premierleague have reached an agreement to strengthen the #EmiratesFACup format and increase support for grassroots football. Swipe for details ➡️
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United have added midfielder Ethan Galbraith to their B-List for the Europa League second-leg against Real Sociedad #mufc #UEL
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Rich Fay
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Suggestion is Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly starting at the back for United tonight. It would be a huge test for Bailly against Kylian Mbappe. Despite his popularity amongst fans I'm still yet to be convinced by him. Could go well, or could end very badly indeed #mufc
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Rich Fay
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✅ Heaton ✅ Sancho ✅ Varane ✅ Ronaldo What would you rate United's summer window out of 10? #mufc
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Rich Fay
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Donny van de Beek just can't catch a break. He had played really well but can't continue after that heavy tackle. The Stretford End chant his name and he walks down the tunnel #mufc
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@RichFay
Rich Fay
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Facundo Pellistri went out of his way to the let the U23s know he was fully committed to playing for them. His maturity and eagerness has impressed everyone at United so far #mufc
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@RichFay
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Top bins 🚮 #WxmAFC
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