NEW boss Erik ten Hag is being introduced to the media as Manchester United boss for the first time today.
Ten Hag was in attendance to watch the game at Selhurst Park as he begins his preparations for next season.
United's record-breaking torrid season concluded as they lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Paul Pogba is set to leave the club after six years on a free, with reports the Frenchman has agreed a deal with Juventus.
United have been linked with a move for Jurrien Timber from Ajax and Jonathan David from Lille as they look to get their summer transfer business started.
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- Sam Dymond
Bruno: We will bounce back
Bruno Fernandes has become the latest Manchester United player to take to social media to express his regret at their incredibly disappointing season.
However, the Portuguese international revealed that he is more convinced than ever that the Red Devils will rally and be ready to challenge next term.
He tweeted: "Season over and none of our goals was accomplished. I know that individually and collectively it was not at the level that we should be.
"For all of our fans once again you have showed to me why this is one of the biggest clubs in the world and that is because even in seasons like that you keep being behind us.
"I learned something really important since I came to the club and that is Manchester United always bounce back."
- Sam Dymond
Breaking: McClaren back as coach
Steve McClaren's return to Old Trafford has been confirmed with Manchester United announcing this morning the appointment of Erik ten Hag's coaches.
McClaren was previously assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson for United's memorable treble season in 1998-99, and helped the Red Devils win the Premier League in each of his three seasons with the club before departing in 2001.
McClaren links up again with Ten Hag, having previously worked together at Twente in the Netherlands.
Also arriving as part of Ten Hag's backroom team is Mitchell van der Gaag.
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Awful season ends in defeat
Manchester United clung on to sixth spot and qualified for the Europa League on the final day of the Premier League season, but that shouldn't disguise what has been a terrible campaign for the Red Devils.
Indeed, 2021-22 was summed up by the feeble way in which they went down to a 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.
The loss in South London was their sixth in a row away from home, a Premier League first for the club and their worst run on the road since March 1981.
- Crystal Palace 1-0 Man Utd
- Brighton 4-0 Man Utd
- Arsenal 3-1 Man Utd
- Liverpool 4-0 Man Utd
- Everton 1-0 Man Utd
- Man City 4-1 Man Utd
- Sam Dymond
United confirm Cavani departure
Edinson Cavani signed off on his Manchester United career by playing 90 minutes at Crystal Palace yesterday.
The Uruguayan filled in for the absent Cristiano Ronaldo in what was his 59th appearance for the Red Devils.
The 35-year-old has scored 19 goals during his time in England, but is now searching for a new challenge.
Ralf Rangnick confirmed the striker's departure after the game.
Speaking to MUTV, the interim United boss said: "Out of our starting XI, there will be ten – apart from Edi Cavani – who will still be playing for this club next season."
- Sam Dymond
Good morning Manchester United fans
Ralf Rangnick received intelligence from Russia during his stint as Manchester United interim manager, reports suggest.
According to The Athletic, Rangnick was in constant contact with former Lokomotiv Moscow assistant Lars Kornetka during his six-month stint at Old Trafford.
The German tactician wanted to bring Kornetka with him to Manchester but he stayed in Russia due to commitments with Lokomotiv.
David De Gea has revealed his plans to stay at Old Trafford for next season.
“I want to forget this season and be 100% ready for next season. It has been horrible,” he told BBC Sport.
“Ones who want to stay, stay at the club. Ones that don’t want to stay go out. You don’t have to stay”.
Despite defeat at Crystal Palace, United managed to make the Europa League by virtue of West Ham's defeat at Brighton, after the Hammers failed to capitalise on Rangnick's men falling to a loss.
- Jon Boon
Becks joins Hollywood royalty
Man Utd legend David Beckham joined Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell and Blake Lively to cheer on Wrexham in the FA Trophy final.
However, their presence couldn't stop the Welsh side fall to a 1-0 defeat to Bromley.
Wrexham now switch their attentions to the National League playoffs.
Will they get promoted?
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Bailly row
According to reports, Man Utd recalled Eric Bailly from Ivory Coast when staff discovered he was in a different location that was agreed upon.
Bailly returned home late from the African Cup of Nations, and injured too.
The Athletic reporter Laurie Whitwell says Red Devils boss Ralf Rangnick tore into him when he returned in front of the whole squad.
- Jon Boon
Russian intelligence
Ralf Rangnick received intelligence from Russia during his stint as Manchester United interim manager, reports suggest.
According to The Athletic, Rangnick was in constant contact with former Lokomotiv Moscow assistant Lars Kornetka during his six-month stint at Old Trafford.
The German tactician wanted to bring Kornetka with him to Manchester but he stayed in Russia due to commitments with Lokomotiv.
The two men have been working together for more than a decade at Hoffenheim, Schalke and RB Leipzig.
Rangnick rates his fellow German's insight so highly that he has been tapping into him since the day he took over the Red Devils' hotseat.
Kornetka would talk to the 63-year-old's assistant Ewan Sharp on match days and the now former United caretaker boss always checked his phone at half-time.
- Jon Boon
Real deal
Real Madrid have reportedly opened talks with Monaco star Aurelien Tchouameni in a blow to a string of Premier League sides.
Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are among the teams who had been targeting the highly-rated midfielder.
Madrid will be hunting for high-profile summer signings after being snubbed by Kylian Mbappe on Saturday.
And journalist Santi Aouna reports that the Spanish club has been in contact and ready to make an offer.
- Jon Boon
Ronaldo stat
Cristiano Ronaldo was MIA today for Man Utd in their defeat at Crystal Palace.
The Red Devils crashed to a 1-0 loss at Selhurst Park.
Incredibly, that's 10 games he has missed this season – and even more astonishing is the fact United haven't won any of those matches without him.
Not so much a "problem" then.
- Jon Boon
De Gea to stay
David De Gea has revealed his plans to stay at Old Trafford for next season.
“I want to forget this season and be 100% ready for next season. It has been horrible,” he told BBC Sport.
“Ones who want to stay, stay at the club. Ones that don't want to stay go out. You don't have to stay”.
Ten Hag will have his own ideas.
- Jon Boon
Premier League 2021-22
This is where we finished, and who did what in terms of European qualification.
Title: Manchester City
UCL: Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs
UEL: Arsenal, Manchester United
UECL: West Ham
Relegation: Burnley, Watford, Norwich
- Jon Boon
Europa League for United
So, it's Europa League football for Man Utd next season.
The Red Devils lost away to Palace, but with West Ham slipping to a 3-1 defeat at Brighton it didn't matter.
They finished sixth in the table, and will want a better season next campaign.
Ten Hag, who was in attendance, has a hell of a job on his hands.
- Jon Boon
Brighton level
United are back up to sixth and a Europa League spot – thanks to a Brighton leveller.
It's Veltman with the goal, that slipped through the grasp of Fabianski in the Hammers goal.
Ten Hag could get his hands on his first silverware there then.
And I'm sure United fans will get added satisfaction in seeing Man City fans currently suffering – as they trail at home to Villa.
- Jon Boon
As things stand
Champions -Man City
Champions League – Liverpool – Chelsea – Tottenham
Europa League – Arsenal- West Ham
Relegated – Burnley
United look like they're headed to the Conference League.
- Jon Boon
Zaha haunts United
It's the former United man who gives Palace the lead at Selhurst Park.
Wilfried Zaha, who couldn't get a look in at Old Trafford but is so often Palace's talisman, with the goal.
Patrick Vieira always loved coming up against Man Utd.
Will he win against them as a boss too?
- Jon Boon
Spot ten Hag
Erik ten Hag is in attendance at Selhurst Park!
The incoming Man Utd boss is watching his new players in action against Crystal Palace alongside assistant Mitchell van der Gaag.He doesn't seem to be too happy either with what he's seen so far.
Lots of work to do, he surely ponders.
- Alex Cole
Cavani and Mejbri start for Manchester United
Ralf Rangnick has named Cavani in his last game as Manchester United manager against Crystal Palace. The Red Devils are without Cristiano Ronaldo this afternoon, who is unavailable with a hip injury.
In addition, the Austrian has called up teenager, Hannibal Mejbri. Harry Maguire also returns to the back four.
- Alex Cole
Man Utd starting XI for today
Here is the team showing what they have in front of new gaffer Erik ten Hag.
19-year-old Hannibal Mejbri starts.
- Alex Cole
Will the kids play? – Line up revealed in two minutes
Man Utd are set to give the kids a chance against Crystal Palace as Charlie Savage among youngsters spotted travelling to London.
Savage, 19, could make his Premier League debut after being named in the travelling squad for their final game of the season, writes Jake Lambourne.
The Red Devils face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday in a game that will decide what European competition they will be playing next term.
Failure to beat the Eagles could see United drop down into seventh and into the Uefa Conference League.
United must claim the three points in South London or hope West Ham fail to beat Brighton at the Amex Stadium to secure a place in the Europa League.
And United could decide to give their youngsters a chance, with Charlie Savage, Shola Shoretire and Alvaro Fernandez all named in their squad.
The trio were snapped before making their way down to the capital, where they will be looking to impress incoming manager Erik ten Hag should they be given any game time.
- Alex Cole
United 'need a reset', says Mata
Mata went on to say United need a "reset" after a tough few seasons, demanding players "meet the standards" required to turn out for the club.
He said: "Being at Man Utd, this club needs first-class individuals for each department.
"This club should be top of the class in every department, on pitch or off. That is the only way I see this club competing for the biggest trophies.
“That’s what I hope for in the near future, otherwise you cannot compete with clubs who are doing very good things with a certain identity and professionalism in the way they make decisions.
"When you think about Man Utd you think about the best level possible, as far as I understood football growing up.
"I don’t understand this club without having first-class individuals for each department.”
Mata continued: "We have made many mistakes… we could have also dealt better with certain situations that were happening in the club, managers changing, negative things.
“Certain standards were not met. Whether that’s attitude, level of training, off the pitch, which doesn’t include players, we haven’t been good enough.
“We need a reset in the culture of the club. That’s how I feel.
- Alex Cole
Mata could stay in Manchester
Juan Mata has hinted he could sensationally STAY at Manchester United, writes Dave Fraser.
The long-serving Spanish playmaker, 34, was widely expected to quit Old Trafford on a free transfer this summer with his contract expiring, despite rumours of retiring or going into coaching.
But Mata has confirmed he will hold off making any decisions until he has spoken to Ten Hag – who will officially start work on Monday, following United's final game of the season against Crystal Palace.
Mata told The Athletic: “I will see when we speak how we feel, what his ideas are…
"After that a decision will be made.”
- Alex Cole
Rangnick admits Ronaldo compromise
Ralf Rangnick also laments his asking of a 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo to be part of a high-pressing side.
He continued: "I am not blaming Cristiano at all, he did great in games, but he is not a pressing monster.
"Even when he was young, he wasn’t shouting, “The other team has the ball, where can we win balls?
‘It was the same with quite a few other players so we had to make compromises at one stage.
"We never found the right balance between what do we need with the ball and without the ball."
- Alex Cole
Rangnick shoulders the blame
Interim Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick blames himself for the club's collapse this season, writes Chisanga Malata.
The German was brought in to steady the ship following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's departure last November but failed to get the squad to completely buy into his philosophy.
Rangnick's failure to adapt his strategy to his squad's strengths has left United in a final-day battle for the Europa League spot that comes with sixth place.
And he shoulders the blame for the club losing their last five away matches on the bounce, saying: "We never came near to that aggressive, pro-active football I’d normally want to do.
"It has to do with physicality if you want to play like that. I should have done better and developed this team in a more sustainable way."
- Alex Cole
Savage and co in the United squad today
Man Utd are set to give the kids a chance against Crystal Palace as Charlie Savage among youngsters spotted travelling to London.
Savage, 19, could make his Premier League debut after being named in the travelling squad for their final game of the season, writes Jake Lambourne.
The Red Devils face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday in a game that will decide what European competition they will be playing next term.
Failure to beat the Eagles could see United drop down into seventh and into the Uefa Conference League.
United must claim the three points in South London or hope West Ham fail to beat Brighton at the Amex Stadium to secure a place in the Europa League.
And United could decide to give their youngsters a chance, with Charlie Savage, Shola Shoretire and Alvaro Fernandez all named in their squad.
The trio were snapped before making their way down to the capital, where they will be looking to impress incoming manager Erik ten Hag should they be given any game time.
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