Erik ten Hag may be displeased with John Murtough's latest January transfer window comments, as Manchester United's football director poured cold water over the prospect of any further spending.
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Antony's exuberant celebrations
It's safe to say Antony enjoyed his first goal in a Manchester United shirt.
The new arrival from Ajax was making a quickfire debut and it took him just 35 minutes to open his Old Trafford account with a superbly-taken curled finish. It sparked some of the most vivid celebrations this famous old ground has seen in many a year.
The 22-year-old passionately grabbed the United badge and pointed to it effusively. There was also a tiger roar to the camera and he even stuck the ball up his shirt as he well and truly made the most of the moment.
It not only earned the Brazilian a ticking off from referee Paul Tierney but saw Arsenal's Granit Xhaka confront him for appearing to mock the Arsenal fans in the corner of the stadium.
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Dalot's blushes spared
Arsenal thought they had taken a quick lead when Gabriel Martinelli produced a fine finish to beat David de Gea.
At first glance it looked a legitimate goal but only until VAR intervened, highlighting a potential foul in the build-up on Christian Eriksen by Martin Odegaard.
Thankfully for United, Tierney reversed the decision after looking at the pitchside monitors. In doing so he got United full-back Diogo Dalot out of jail. The Portuguese was exposed and pushed up far too high, giving Martinelli a head start which he gleefully took advantage of.
Ten Hag's anger with fourth official soon subsides
A foul by Albert Sambi Lakonga on Bruno Fernandes earned the ire of manager Erik ten Hag in the first half.
The Dutchman was not happy at what he perceived to be a racking-up of persistent fouls on his players. Such was his fury that he gave fourth official Simon Hooper more than an earful, as
Erik ten Hag may be displeased with John Murtough's latest January transfer window comments, as Manchester United's football director poured cold water over the prospect of any further spending.
Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Friday, September 23.
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Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has opened up on his 'difficult' first season at the club.
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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, September 12.
Casemiro beaten
Rio Ferdinand has praised Manchester United for "not rolling over" like they might previously have done after Arsenal's equaliser at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Manchester United reportedly handed Christian Eriksen a £12m signing-on bonus to ensure they beat Tottenham to his signature. The Dane arrived as a free agent in the summer following the end of this contract at Brentford. He became Erik ten Hag’s second signing as United boss and has played all five games so far this season.
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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, August 31
Manchester United aren't getting ahead of themselves after turning around their dire start to the season by picking up two wins on the trot.
Martin Dubravka is set to accomplish a career ambition at Manchester United this season.
New Manchester United signing Antony was welcomed to the club by defender Diogo Dalot and goalkeeper David de Gea after his move to Old Trafford was confirmed.
Rio Ferdinand believes that Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Manchester United this summer as he doesn't think there are any clubs that can afford to pay his wages.