Manchester United are cautious of Financial Fair Play regulations and are preparing for a quiet January transfer window.
01.12.2023 - 22:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are back in Premier League action on Saturday night as they face Newcastle at St James' Park.
Erik ten Hag's side saw their chances of progressing into the Champions League knockout stages slim even further after twice throwing away two-goal leads to draw 3-3 at Galatasaray. Summer transfer target Hakim Ziyech scored twice and had Andre Onana to thank for both, the United goalkeeper enduring another torrid night.
But league football has brought some welcome relief to United, who are top of the form table with five wins in their last six. They face a Newcastle side with one win in four across all competitions and plagued by injuries across the pitch.
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Here are your Friday evening headlines.
Mount update
Mason Mount has resumed outfield training but manager Ten Hag has refused to put a date on his return.
Mount has missed the last two games with a calf problem, having also missed a month of the season with a hamstring problem.
The 24-year-old has not tallied a goal or an assist from his 12 appearances since his £60million transfer from Chelsea and Mount was dropped by Ten Hag in October.
"There are players on the way back but I can't give a prognosis on how long it will take," Ten Hag said. "Mason Mount today is returning on the pitch but I don't know how long it will take, in this moment."
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Onana claim
Ten Hag has thrown his backing behind beleaguered United No.1 Onana, claiming he is the second best goalkeeper in the Premier League.
Onana was in calamitous form in United's midweek 3-3 Champions League draw with
Manchester United are cautious of Financial Fair Play regulations and are preparing for a quiet January transfer window.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has called on the academy to follow in the footsteps of Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo when they begin their FA Youth Cup campaign on Tuesday night.
Erik ten Hag is yet to hold talks with INEOS figures despite the presence of officials at Old Trafford and Carrington in recent weeks.
Erik ten Hag could send some of his Manchester United players into the Anfield cauldron with a "kick in the ass" on Sunday as he bids to avoid another humiliating afternoon on Merseyside.
Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford are available for Manchester United's daunting trip to Liverpool on Sunday but Harry Maguire is out.
Erik ten Hag refused to criticise Anthony Martial after his substitution was cheered by some Manchester United supporters in their 3-0 humbling by Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Manchester United endured another woeful day at Old Trafford on Saturday as they were beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth.
Gary Lineker sent a ruthless jibe towards Erik ten Hag on Saturday after Manchester United's humiliating 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth.
Erik ten Hag insists Jadon Sancho's behaviour fell below the cultural standards at Manchester United as his exile continues.
Manchester United will switch their focus towards their Premier League clash against Bournemouth this weekend after getting back to winning ways in the Premier League against mid-table Chelsea on Wednesday night.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag admits close friends attempted to talk him out of taking the top job at Old Trafford - but the Dutchman told them he was ready to embrace the challenge.
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League showdown with Chelsea at Old Trafford this evening, making a handful of changes.
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker believes Erik ten Hag's public criticism of Manchester United players has been 'unacceptable' and was a 'no no' during his playing career.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has urged his team to dominate possession this evening when they host Chelsea in the Premier League.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is understood to be in a difficult situation at Old Trafford this week after a disheartening defeat to Newcastle at the weekend.
Erik ten Hag insists he can still be the man to bring success to Manchester United and points to his managerial success at other clubs as evidence he is the right man for the job.
Manchester United will resume their Premier League charge against Chelsea on Wednesday night.
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino is anticipating a stern test when his side visits Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Wednesday night, admitting that he is looking forward to going head-to-head with Erik ten Hag again.
The Manchester Evening News is among the outlets that have been banned by Manchester United from today's press conference over coverage of their worst start to a season since the club was last relegated.
Erik ten Hag admitted he became "aggressive" with Anthony Martial amid first-half Newcastle's dominance in their defeat of Manchester United.