MANCHESTER UNITED returned to Premier League action at Burnley after being knocked out of the FA Cup.
On the transfer front, Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a move to PSG while the Parisians' boss Mauricio Pochettino could be heading the other way.
But Ralf Rangnick was pleased to confirm both Jesse Lingard and Edinson Cavani are in contention to play against Burnley on Tuesday night.
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Man Utd target Youri Tielemans
Man United are eyeing up a £40million move for Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans, according to reports.
The Red Devils have been heavily linked with England internationals Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips.
And according to The Star, Tielemans is emerging as their preferred option if Rice and Phillips are unavailable.
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Good morning Man Utd fans
Manchester United were held up at Turf Moor where they drew 1-1 against Burnley.
United opened the scoring after 18 minutes with the returning Paul Pogba.
The visitors had two goals disallowed, first it was Raphael Varane's header and then it was an own goal by Josh Brownhill.
The Clarets equalised just two minutes into the second half with Rodriguez’s strike.
United interim boss Ralf Rangnick started Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench because he felt that Edinson Cavani was better suited to the demands that come with facing Burnley.
Rangnick told MUTV before kick-off: “We’ve played Burnley a couple of weeks ago and seen quite a few games here at Turf Moor.
“We knew in the early stages it will require a lot of running, chasing balls, a lot of fighting for second balls.
“So I decided to start with Edi because this kind of profile suits him.”
Meanwhile, Ronaldo and Mauricio Pochettino could swap places in a blockbuster summer transfer.
United legend Ronaldo, who turned 37 on Saturday, is claimed to be disillusioned with life back at Old Trafford.
According to the Mirror, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's agent Jorge Mendes could help facilitate a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
And that may see PSG manager Pochettino moving in the other direction back to England.
Finally, Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele's reps are rumoured to have entered discussions with United over a free transfer.
This is after rumours suggested Dembele, whose Barca contract expires in June, has reached a ‘verbal agreement’ on a move to PSG this summer.
According to Sport Witness, the forward is still considered to be a part of Blaugrana boss Xavi’s plans this term even though he is holding out on signing a new deal.
And according to Sport, the Red Devils have been in talks with the Franceinternational's representative Moussa Sissoko in recent weeks.
Newcastle, Juventus, Chelsea and PSG were also linked with the 24-year-old during the recent January transfer window
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FT: Burnley 1-1 Man Utd
Manchester United were held up at Turf Moor where they drew 1-1 with Burnley.
United opened the scoring after just 18 minutes with Paul Pogba.
That was after Raphael Varane's goal was disallowed by VAR as Harry Maguire fouled Jay Rodriguez in the build-up.
But the Clarets equalised just two minutes into the second half with Rodriguez
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Burnley 1-1 Man Utd
Burnley have equalised against Manchester United at Turf Moor.
Jay Rordiguez squared things up just two minutes into the second half.
Wout Weghorst received the ball in the final third before making a turn and sending both Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire the wrong way.
Weghorst sent it through to Rodriguez who drove towards goal before placing the ball in the bottom left corner
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Why Ronaldo is benched
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick left Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench because he felt that Edinson Cavani was better suited to the demands that come with facing Burnley.
Rangnick told MUTV before kick-off: "We’ve played Burnley a couple of weeks ago and seen quite a few games here at Turf Moor.
"We knew in the early stages it will require a lot of running, chasing balls, a lot of fighting for second balls.
So I decided to start with Edi because this kind of profile suits him"
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Burnley 0-1 Man Utd
Manchester United are 1-0 ahead at Turf Moor as we just reached half-time.
United opened the scoring after just 18 minutes with Paul Pogba.
Marcus Rashford made a run into the box before threading the ball through to Luke Shaw, who squared it to Pogba.
The star midfielder didn't hesitate in striking first time and rifling the ball into the top right corner.
The Red Devils also had a goal by Raphael Varane disallowed by VAR as Harry Maguire fouled Jay Rodriguez in the build-up
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That's the Ron decision
Robbie Savage disagrees with Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick's decision to drop Cristiano Ronaldo against Burnley.
Savage told BT Sport: "I’d play Ronaldo every time.
"I know he played 120 minutes but physically he’s fantastic, will work hard, top goalscorer and if you need a goal perhaps he’ll come off the bench but I’d start Ronaldo.
"It’s not a bad replacement to have [Edinson] Cavani in"
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Keane praises Wright
Manchester United legend Roy Keane displayed a rare moment of emotion after he watched a powerful Ian Wright interview depicting the Arsenal great's mentoring skills.
Wright was conducting an interview with Boreham Wood ace Adrian Clifton who he has been mentoring over the last 13 years.
They initially met in 2009 when the fallen ex-Gunners academy star featured on the footballer-turned-pundit's 'Football Behind Bars' show as he served a prison sentence in a young offender's institution.
But under the former England international's guidance – Clifton's gone from a football reject into a FA Cup hero with the non-league side who have cruised into the FA Cup fifth round where Everton await – after disposing of AFC Wimbledon and Bournemouth in the previous rounds.
After watching the moving footage an emotional Keane admitted: "Brilliant, very powerful. Great story, well done, Wrighty.
"You gave him a bit of hope. Brilliant stuff. Absolutely brilliant"
Emotional Man Utd icon Roy Keane is visibly moved by Ian Wright interview
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Burnley vs Man Utd subs
And Burnley manager Sean Dyche as well as Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick named the following players on their bench.
Rangnick decided not to include star man Cristian Ronaldo to his starting line-up.
Burnley: Hennessey, Lowton, Cork, Barnes, Stephens, Lennon, Collins, Bardsley, Long
Man Utd: Henderson, Lindelof, Jones, Ronaldo, Mata, Lingard, Wan-Bissaka, Matic, Elanga
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Burnley vs Man Utd XI
Here's who Burnley manager Sean Dyche and Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick chose for their starting line-up at Turf Moor.
Burnley XI: Pope, Roberts, Tarkowski, Mee, Pieters, McNeil, Brownhill, Westwood, Cornet, Rodriguez, Weghorst
Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw, Pogba, McTominay, Fernandes, Sancho, Cavani, Rashford
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Keane on Sunderland return
Manchester United legend Roy Keane confirmed he would like to return to management amid rumours suggesting he will take over at Sunderland.
Keane told ITV: "I made it clear over the last few years I would like to go back into football as manager one day.
"But of course the club has to want you and you have to want to go to that club and the contract has [to] be right.
"Let's see what takes shape over the next few days"
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Keane on Roy
Manchester United legend Roy Keane is in advanced talks with Sunderland about becoming their new manager.
Keane is said to have impressed Black Cats bosses following his interview at the club on Friday and could return to the Stadium of Light.
And the footballer-turned-pundit is now being tipped as the frontrunner to succeed Lee Johnson following his sacking.
According to The Mail, Sunderland are planning second interviews with candidates later this week.
Grant McCann and Alex Neil both remain in the frame if a deal with the former United captain collapses.
But Sunderland are confident the Irishman is the man for the job as they look to hire a new head coach until at least the end of the season
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Becks' Munch-ester United
Manchester United legend David Beckham has revealed he chowed down 32 snails in one sitting as he indulged at a fancy Parisian restaurant.
Inter Miami owner Beckham said: "My record of eating escargots is 32 at one dinner. They're big. They come in trays of six or nine.
"I was in there with Victoria once and we were in there for about four hours and had the most amazing wine."
Further divulging his love for the cuisine, the former Real Madrid star added: "I used to go in there once a week.
"I shouldn't have done because I was a professional athlete and I try to watch what I eat, but I made sure I ran harder the next day.
“They used to let me come in at 7pm, the first service was at 7.30pm but no one would come in then. I used to turn up at 7pm, and by the time the first people were coming in at 7.45pm I was walking out"
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Jones Phil-ing lucky
Manchester United's Phil Jones has been included in the team's Champions League squad.
Jones has come back into contention under United interim manager Ralf Rangnick after missing the first half of the season through injury.
And with Uefa rules allowing the Red Devils to make up to three changes to the squad, the defender has found a way into selection.
The big reason for that is because three players, previously part of the Champions League squad, left in January, those are Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek and Amad Diallo.
That means the former England international could feature against Atletico , though he is still very much a back-up behind Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly
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Go get Dem
Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele's reps are rumoured to have entered discussions with Manchester United over a free transfer.
This is after rumours suggested Dembele, whose Barca deal runs out in June, has reached a ‘verbal agreement’ on a move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
According to Sport Witness, the forward is still considered to be a part of Blaugrana manager Xavi’s plans this term even though he is holding out on signing a new deal.
And according to Sport, the Red Devils have been in talks with the France international's agent Moussa Sissoko in recent weeks.
Newcastle, Juventus, Chelsea and PSG were also linked with the 24-year-old during the January transfer window
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Moor to come?
Manchester United have a brilliant record at Turf Moor and interim boss Ralf Rangnick will be hoping it can be maintained.
United need to bounce back once again this season after crashing out of the FA Cup to Middlesbrough.
The Red Devils have won the last five encounters at Burnley and can set a record on Tuesday by becoming the first team to win six consecutive Premier League games at the Clarets.
What's even more impressive is the fact the Manchester giants have not even conceded a goal in their last six visits to that ground.
It has been more than a decade since the Burnley crowd had something to cheer for when hosting United – with Robbie Blake scoring the winner in a 1-0 victory back in 2009
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What a man
Former Manchester United ace Odion Ighalo was just 17 years old when he left Nigeria, but he never forgot his roots.
Ighalo, who faces off against Chelsea in the Club World Cup for Saudi club Al Hilal, used his earnings from the game to fund an orphanage in his country.
In December 2017, the Ighalo Orphanage Home was opened in Ijegun, a suburb in northern Lagos.
Ighalo said: "Life was tough growing up in Ajegunle and I vowed that if I eventually had a breakthrough, I'll give back to the society that made me.
"Life's challenges were hard enough even with both parents at my side.
"It goes without saying that orphans have it even worse and it gladdens my heart that life has offered me this rare privilege to be guiding light in their life"
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Shock swap deal
Cristiano Ronaldo and Mauricio Pochettino could swap places in a blockbuster summer transfer.
Manchester United legend Ronaldo, who turned 37 on Saturday, is claimed to be disillusioned with life back at Old Trafford.
According to the Mirror, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's agent Jorge Mendes could help facilitate a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
And that could see PSG manager Pochettino moving in the other direction back to England
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Hannibal Mejbri reminder
Teenage Manchester United ace Hannibal Mejbri may be in line for a first appearance of the season after he was spotted training with the first team on Monday afternoon.
Mejbri made his debut as a late substitute in the final game of last season, but has yet to feature this term.
United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is said to have been impressed by the 19-year-old's work ethic after he turned down the opportunity of a break between international commitments with Tunisia at the Arab Cup and the African Cup of Nations.
The midfielder has been compared to David Beckham by former coach Nicky Butt
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Double return
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick revealed 'top professionals' Jesse Lingard and Edinson Cavani will be in the squad against Burnley tonight.
The duo missed the match with Middlesbrough after United blocked Lingard's deadline-day exit and Cavani was given extra time to recover from Uruguay duty.
Lingard hit back at the Red Devils' claims he needed a rest but Rangnick has urged his players to sort out any problems with him face to face, not on social media.
The German said: “It’s always better. I never ever read or communicate by those social media accounts.
“I don’t exist there and wouldn’t have time to do that so therefore it’s always better and I always communicate with the players directly"
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Duo can deal with aerial threat
The Big Six know what awaits them when they travel to Turf Moor, and no doubt some defenders were breathing a huge sigh of relief when Chris Wood moved to Newcastle last month.
However, if teams thought that the New Zealander's departure meant the end of Burnley's aerial bombardment, they were made to think again when the Clarets paid £12million for six foot six striker Wout Weghorst.
However, Ralf Rangnick believes he has a centre-back pairing in Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane that are well up to the task.
The pair have both won more than 70% of their aerial duels in the Premier League this season, and the Interim United boss spoke about their blossoming partnership in yesterday's press conference.
"[Raphael Varane] has no issues anymore with injuries. Up until he was substituted, he did extremely well with Harry [Maguire] against a Championship team, but an ambitious Championship team.
"I'm very happy to have them for tomorrow's game. Hopefully, we can have them in the same form for the upcoming games."
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United need to turn corner
Manchester United have taken 148 corner kicks in the Premier League since one last led to a goal, and they remain the only club in the division not to score from one this season.
The Red Devils last found the net from a corner in March of last year, and even that wasn't scored by one of their own players as Craig Dawson of West Ham headed into his own net.
In contrast, Liverpool have netted nine times from corners this term.
For a side that contains that set-piece ability of Bruno Fernandes, and the aerial prowess of Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Maguire and Edinson Cavani, surely something has to change.
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Ralf may have cracked biggest issue
Ralf Rangnick has found a solution to one of Manchester United's biggest problems – practicing.
That's the view of former United great Rio Ferdinand, who was concerned about the lack of time the current squad were spending on the training field.
Speaking on the Vibe With Five podcast, Ferdinand suggested that minimal practice had been having an adverse affect during matches, and he was now hopeful that performances would improve.
"An important factor that I've been talking about is [the players] not having enough time on the training ground.
"We heard Ralf Rangnick the other day and he said that he has spent some good time on the training pitch. Let's hope we can see that now.
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Team news ahead of Turf Moor test
Manchester United will make the short journey to Burnley this evening, and will have to do so without either Fred or Alex Telles.
The Brazilian pair have both tested positive for Covid-19, and have entered a period of self-isolation.
Telles' absence will most likely mean that Luke Shaw is fielded at left-back despite playing 120 minutes in Friday's FA Cup defeat to Middlesbrough.
Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho were both taken off in extra-time of that tie with minor complaints, but are expected to be fit for this evening.
Ralf Rangnick revealed yesterday that Jesse Lingard and Edinson Cavani had returned to the group, and both were in contention for the trip to Turf Moor.
However, there remains doubts over Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly's involvement considering their recent illness and injury issues.
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Champions League? Phil your boots
Phil Jones made his long-awaited return from injury in the Premier League game with Wolves at the start of this year, and now he is targeting his first Champions League game in almost three years.
The 29-year-old defender has been named in Manchester United's updated Champions League squad following the loan departures of Donny van de Beek, Anthony Martial and Amad Diallo.
Jones last featured in the Champions League when playing all 90 minutes of United's 3-0 quarter-final, second leg defeat at Barcelona in April 2019.
The centre-back faces competition from Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof, although the latter pair have struggled for injuries themselves lately.
United face Atletico Madrid over two legs in the Round of 16, the first of which takes place at the Wanda Metropolitano later this month.
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