Manchester United

Betis are a good and prominent side in Spain and recently won the Copa Del Rey. United's experienced players will need to make more of an impact in today's game ...

Manchester United slipped to a narrow friendly defeat against Real Betis as the Reds' winter training week ended at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in Seville ...

Betis were inches away from an opener at the midway point in the first half, as Paul Akouokou's shot through a forest of bodies clipped the left-hand post, after promising work by Luiz Henrique on the right flank. Victor Lindelof and Scott McTominay were the only United starters who played the full 90 minutes of what was effectively another training exercise. It was a warning sign for United and regrettably it wasn't heeded sufficiently before Fekir received Iglesias's clever pass into the penalty area and fired home in the 49th minute. The young Reds in question included forwards Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill but clearcut chances still proved elusive as Betis saw out their 1-0 win. The United left-back also hauled down the rapid Luiz Felipe and that challenge might have earned him a yellow card in a competitive game. Teden Mengi's second start of the trip was sadly cut short just part the quarter-hour mark when he suffered an injury.

United, who are preparing to return to action following the conclusion of the World Cup in Qatar, started with a similar XI to the team that Erik ten Hag picked ...

[Real Betis](/football/team?id=244) handed [Manchester United](/football/team?id=360) a second loss in as many outings in a 1-0 friendly win at the Benito Villamarín Stadium in Sevilla on Saturday. [Nottingham Forest](/football/team?id=393) in their first top-flight match since the World Cup break. [Nabil Fekir](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/189025/Nabil-Fekir) turned home a cross from [Borja Iglesias](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/214995/Borja-Iglesias) from a set piece to give the LaLiga side the game's only goal and the win.

These are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, December 11. 'We're screwed' - United fans fear the worst after Diogo Dalot injury scare.

[Read what fans said about Dalot's injury here](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-diogo-dalot-injury-25722221) [Erik ten Hag gets his message across](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-united-betis-goal-news-25722540) [Aaron Wan-Bissaka](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/aaron-wan-bissaka) has featured in both of the club’s mid-season friendlies during the week-long trip to Spain but has barely featured competitively. Mengi was stretched off and made way for Bennett, who is Manchester-born and won the FA Youth Cup last season. [Read what Heaton said about Bennett's display here](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-tom-heaton-betis-25720923) [Dalot](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/diogo-dalot) has played every United game he’s been available for this season. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) fans are concerned about Diogo Dalot’s future availability for the Reds after the right-back was taken off with what looked like a hamstring injury in Portugal's 1-0 loss to Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Premier League club defeated 1-0 at Estadio Benito Villamarin in mid-season friendly.

Started on the left – as opposed to on the right in Cadiz. And again on 69 from a Miranda header. Fine saves on 64 and 65 as Betis pushed for a second. A positive experience for United’s young players including the Mancunian. Challenged well, but up against a top side controlling the game. Lively one or twice on the right in front of 250 away fans. Better in Cadiz on Wednesday. Shot went wide of the far post on 30. Lost the ball in midfield, leading to Betis attacking and hitting the post on 20. Carried on going in hard on opponents. The most experienced defender, he organised the defence well and instructed Menghi and then Murray, but the defence was split by the experienced Beticos. Much better than against Cadiz, stemming the threat of the experienced Betis attack.

The boss says the club will attempt to bring in another forward, following the exit of last season's top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo. Although obviously refusing ...

We do everything we can if that opportunity will be there." "Each player is under contract and I respect that but we make sure we are working in the background to get the right players in." "We do everything that is in our power, so I do research on every opportunity that comes.

Man United are light on recognised strikers following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo last month and Ten Hag was asked about Cody Gakpo.

And now we have to stop the process and we get him and he gets himself in a better position so that he’s fit and available. “I think he is [happy] but he was so disappointed that he had bad luck with the injury. In his analysis of the United squad, Ten Hag felt they had too many right-footed left wingers. For our team, he’s a really important player and we need that profile. When Gakpo, who scored three times for the Netherlands at the World Cup, was mentioned to Ten Hag, he replied: “I cannot give comments on specific players. We are doing research on every opportunity and we do everything we can if that opportunity is there to contract them.”

Erik ten Hag said that Manchester United is doing its research on every opportunity to find a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, whose contract was ...

"The first challenge for him is to be available and fit. Manchester United will play Burnley in the EFL Cup on December 21. Since parting ways, Manchester United are keen to find Ronaldo's replacement when the transfer window opens next month.

CHRIS WHEELER AT THE ESTADIO BENITO VILLAMARIN: On a night when some Manchester United players were facing one of the games of their lives, this game will ...

In fact, United’s two clearest opportunities fell to Scott McTominay who blasted both high and wide. Just like the officials in Cadiz, however, referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero seemed reluctant to get his cards out. What we won’t get, of course, are the wholesale changes during these encounters that reduce them to little more than exhibition games. After losing to Cadiz 4-2 on Wednesday night, United went down to the sixth-placed side in La Liga managed by former Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini. Heaton, to be fair, made a number of saves after that and looked a safer pair of hands than Martin Dubravka in the defeat to Cadiz. United will have a few of their World Cup players back by then – Christian Eriksen returns to the club on Monday, and those knocked out of the quarter-finals will only be a week behind – but a number of those on duty in Spain will also face Burnley.

The Red Devils need a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, who fell out with the management at Old Trafford. Read more at straitstimes.com.

“Each player is under contract and I respect that, but we make sure we are working in the background to get the right players in.” “We do everything that is in our power, so I do research on every opportunity that comes. Asked if United were in the market for a new striker, ten Hag told reporters: “Yes, but only when we find the right player.

Manchester United have been linked with moves for World Cup stars, including Cody Gakpo, as they look to replace the departed Cristiano Ronaldo.

Players have contracts and I respect that but be sure we are working in the background to get the right players in.” [Portugal lost to Morocco in the quarter-finals](https://en.as.com/soccer/morocco-vs-portugal-live-online-score-stats-and-updates-qatar-world-cup-2022-n/), had his contract with Manchester United terminated last month. Asked outright about whether PSV star Gakpo was one of the players on his radar, Ten Hag was typically coy in his response: “I cannot give comments on specific players.

An unfortunate injury and an eye-catching midfield performance are topics of conversation in Seville.

United's substitute keeper was unable to do anything about the winning goal, but he did pull off a couple of excellent saves in the second half to prevent Betis from extending their lead, one with his feet and the other being a finger-tip stop to foil a far-post header. He also executed a delightful piece of skill in the 69th minute to outfox Betis defender Martin Montoya on the touchline and continue the play infield. It wasn't a vintage United performance by any means, but one player who did fare well - and for the second time in four days - was Zidane Iqbal. The Betis no.8 took one touch before passing the ball nonchalantly into the corner of the goal and Tom Heaton’s second act after replacing De Gea - he had to deny Henrique 15 seconds into the half - was to retrieve it out of the net. In his pre-match interview with MUTV, Ten Hag was clear that he wanted a better performance from his players than in Cadiz, both in and out of possession. The stadium was only around a quarter full, but our travelling fans high up in the third tier made their presence clear by proudly displaying the usual red, white and black banners reading ‘Manchester born and bred’, ‘Bring on United’ and the like, as well as a couple of Argentina flags.

Cristiano Ronaldo had already cleared out his locker at Manchester United before his explosive interview with Piers Morgan aired, according to reports.

[talkSPORT.com](https://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/index.html?interstitial=true). [denied that anything is close](https://talksport.com/football/1269709/cristiano-ronaldo-saudi-arabia-al-nassr-portugal-man-utd/). [mutually terminated](https://talksport.com/football/1253876/cristiano-ronaldo-man-united-statement-piers-morgan-interview-free-agent/), and he is therefore now a free agent.

Keep tabs on the latest news, views and Man United transfer rumours with our dedicated blog updates.

The French giants have been closely linked with his signature for a while. The centre-back, who performed well for his native South Korea at the World Cup, has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford over the last few months. [Erik ten Hag's](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) preferred centre-back pairing have made it to the final four with their countries, as they look to go one step further and reach the final. They crashed out of the tournament on Friday, losing to 2018 runners-up Croatia on penalties. City Women and United Women are going head-to-head at the Etihad Stadium currently. Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos, who both continue to be linked with a move to Old Trafford, were both in action, while former United striker [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) left the pitch in tears. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag)'s side fell to a 1-0 defeat to the LaLiga side, with Nabil Fekir scoring the only goal of the game in the second-half. Of course, he's making his assists, or he is scoring the goals and makes great passes but Bruno Fernandes, he is working very hard. No response has been made with Tottenham in the market for him, too. Like he literally moves so smart on the field and do you know what, you actually like kind of underestimate [his work rate]. "From the first moment, I recognised huge potential," Ten Hag said of Rashford prior to England's quarter-final defeat to France. Harry Kane scored a penalty to level proceedings, but after Olivier Giroud had restored France's lead, the Three Lions captain missed his second spot-kick late on in the clash.

Minute-by-minute report: Will Manchester United finally get their first WSL win over their rivals? Join Tom Bassam to find out.

9 min: United clear the initial corner but as the ball is hoisted back in it all gets a bit messy on the edge of box. The Jamaican striker gets to the byline on the City right and pulls the ball back for Chloe Kelly, but Hannah Blundell nips in at the key moment. City have been WSL force for far longer than United, but this season there is a growing sense that the red side side of Manchester can truly challenge. 4 min: There is a smart turn from Toone just inside the City half but her through ball towards Russo lacks precision an is easily cut out. This time she drives forward to the edge of the City box but her shot is a poor one and dribbles wide. Toone cuts the ball back to her teammate from the left-hand side of the box, Galton’s shot gets a handy deflection to beat Roebuck. It is a lovely goal for United as Toone combines with Galton to drive into the City box. Robeuck flaps at the resulting ball into the box but City are able to clear. 62 min: It is all United after that City bolt from the blue. 64 min: Moment of danger for United as Kelly’s cross drifts over the outstretched arm of Earps and just wide. The striker shifts the ball between her feet to make room for a shot which is just wide Roebuck’s right post. Again the United nips in ahead of the forward on halfway as PA announced a record WSL attendance at the Etihad, more than 44,000 fans in today.

Manchester City Women welcome Man Utd to the Etihad on Sunday and we'll bring you live updates from the WSL derby.

Laia Aleixandri - Fantastic calm footwork to turn out of trouble in the United box to create a chance for Kelly early on. Despite being a maestro in long balls she kept it short and snappy in the first half, a genuine solid performance at the back. Defensively she was strong as always with a top-notch performance but also in attack she was happy to drive into the City box shoulder to shoulder with towering Ouahabi. Came out to collect a high ball in the second half but missed it. Ellie Roebuck - She collected the ball well but was beaten by the big deflection for the goal. A confident performance that she grew into as the game progressed. And nicked the ball from Toone's feet in her area minutes later. Mary Earps - Her communication heard over a 44,000 crowd instilled confidence in her back four, demanding Blundell “stay on the ball” early into the game. Kerstin Casparij - Just quality on City’s right flank, she wasn’t afraid to get involved with Kelly in attack. Shaw has been prolific again for the Blues after enjoying an outstanding first season at the club last term. Hannah Blundell - Incredible first-half performance against Kelly and Casparij, she was involved at both ends. She couldn’t do anything from Coombs’ free header as it bounced into the back of her net.

The Reds may have lost for a second time in Spain but the manager says there was a "a big win" from the week as a whole.

Our main objective from the week was better fitness and I think we did it, we made the progress there. "In the second half we made a bad start, [we were] undisciplined. We really have to step up." "I think we had a good week, there was a good spirit," reflected Ten Hag. "We were better than in the game against Cadiz, also from the intensity, so I was quite happy with that first half." "The first half was okay, I think we had some good attacks.

Follow The Independent's live coverage of all the action in the FA Women's Super League today. The Manchester derby is taking place at the Etihad Stadium, ...

Attempt blocked. Lucía García (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Manchester City vs Manchester United

Manchester United Women's put themselves in pole position to claim one of the top three positions in this women's English Women's Super League & a place in ...

It was Coombs fourth goal of the season so far, which added to her two assists, already make it the most productive Barclays Women's Super League season in the 31-year-old's career. The previous Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium in September 2019 was watched by a then-record Barclays Women's Super League attendance of 31,213. The match toady was watched by a a crowd of 44,259 at the Etihad Stadium which is an all-time record for a women's club match in Greater Manchester. They remain three points ahead of the local rivals, with both clubs having played nine matches. The teams have occupied the top three positions in each of the last eight seasons. Champions in 2016, Manchester City have consistently finished among the top three in the English league, alternating positions with Arsenal and Chelsea.

Manchester City play out a thrilling draw against neighbours and top-three rivals Manchester United at Etihad Stadium.

Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) header from very close range is blocked. Attempt blocked. Lucía García (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. - Shots - 44,259 - 25Hasegawa - 10Castellanos - 15Ouahabi - 5Greenwood - 4Aleixandri - 2Casparij - 1Roebuck

Marc Skinner's side took the lead in the first half, after excellent work from Leah Galton and Ella Toone down the left saw the former power the ball home.

The Reds came close to restoring our lead moments later, but Hayley Ladd's looping effort was caught with ease by Roebuck. But we couldn't turn our early dominance into an insurance goal before the hosts levelled the score. Mary Earps was forced into a big clearance early on, punching Alex Greenwood's corner off the line before our backline cleared it. Just two minutes later, however, Skinner's side took the lead through a wonderfully crafted goal. The match deserved more goals than it got, with both sides showing much attacking vigour and commitment to go for all three points. Both sides saw a handful of chances go begging as the game entered stoppage time, and United saw a penalty appeal waved away after the ball appeared to come off Greenwood's hand in the box.

Manchester City's Lauren Hemp greets Manchester United's Hayley Ladd following the Barclays Women's Super League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

Chloe Kelly found space on the right to send in a cross. Two minutes later, United led thanks to a fine move started and finished by Leah Galton. United responded to that let-off by taking control of the game.

Elsewhere, Manchester City will find a new loan destination for young Brazilian Kayky, and Barcelona are due to sign Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante.

Paper Round’s view: Kante’s fitness problems are now so bad he should not be a serious target for any team that hopes to be involved across top competitions. Paper Round’s view: Kayky is an exceptional talent but City do not need to give players time on the pitch to develop while they are aiming for another Premier League title and hoping to win their first Champions League too. Kayky is a promising player and City want him to get first team experience elsewhere.

Erik ten Hag has revealed that Manchester United will look to replace Cristiano Ronaldo during the January transfer window.The 37-year-old is now a fr.

He said: “We are talking to them to extend contracts, but we have control because we have an option on all the players and we will exercise those options.” With Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona linked with the two stars respectively, Ten Hag has revealed that United will be looking to exercise their option to extend the deals. Players have contracts and I respect that. Manchester United will also turn their attention to the futures of stars Marcus Rashford and Diogo Dalot. I cannot give comments on specific players. [the Red Devils will be keen to bolster their attacking line](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11525025/Erik-Ten-Hag-says-Man-United-try-replace-Cristiano-Ronaldo-January.html) with the likes of Cody Gakpo and Ronaldo’s Portugal teammate, Goncalo Ramos, heavily linked with a move to the club.

Manchester City salvaged a draw against neighbours Manchester United in front of a record-breaking attendance at Etihad Stadium in the Women's Super League.

But Reading made the hosts sweat for their victory with two goals in two minutes from Sanne Troelsgaard and Amalie Eikeland. Desperately chasing an equaliser, Tottenham were then undone on the counter-attack, with Cissoko striking 11 minutes from time. The final game of the weekend saw Chelsea holding on for a 3-2 win over Reading to move clear at the top of the league with their ninth consecutive triumph. Leah Galton gave United the lead in the 27th-minute but Laura Coombs’ header from Chloe Kelly’s cross in the second half gave City a share of the spoils and deny United a first-ever victory over their rivals in the WSL. Kelly was causing trouble and almost sent City into the lead with a dangerous cross that almost ended up in the back of the net, before firing a volley over. Manchester City salvaged a draw against neighbours Manchester United in front of a record-breaking attendance at Etihad Stadium in the Women’s Super League on Sunday.

KATHRYN BATTE: With the Blues' eight domestic trophies in eight years, it is United who have been the 'noisy neighbours'. The Red Devils have been trying to ...

Turner then made an important interception to prevent Lauren Hemp getting on the end of Ouahabi’s cross. It is a point, though, that could prove crucial for United come the end of the season. Chloe Kelly’s cross was missed by Millie Turner and Coombs beat Maya Le Tissier to the ball to head past Mary Earps. The Red Devils, who re-formed in 2018, have been trying to knock City off their perch. ‘I feel we have a really good team for the future. They may do that this season and this 1-1 draw keeps them three points ahead of their rivals.

Despite the possibility of signing the former Manchester United player for £80000 per week, "several clubs" have rejected Cristiano Ronaldo.

[ten Hag](/topic/ten-hag)expressed that he was happy to bring Ronaldo to his team for the forthcoming season. The Portugal international reportedly tried to arrange a deal during the summer transfer window after the [Red Devils](/topic/red-devils)missed out on the [Champions League](/topic/champions-league). [Cristiano Ronaldo](/topic/cristiano-ronaldo)'s £370,000 weekly contract while he was still playing for [Manchester United](/topic/manchester-united).

Manchester United Women head coach Marc Skinner was thrilled with the way his team stood firm to earn an away point against Manchester City.

“We’ve got Sheffield United next before Christmas,” he said. And so all credit to the players in the first part of the year, and we’ve got lots of work to do in the next part of the year.” “Every game we grow. “This Manchester United is different. “They’re coming off not feeling ‘we’ve defended for our lives,’” continued Marc. We were very disappointed with the goal we conceded.

Garnacho has impressed for the Red Devils during his breakthrough season and it appears his performances are being 'monitored' by Real Madrid .

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The Red Devils have been linked with the likes of Josko Gvardiol as well as Napoli defender, Kim Min-Jae. The South Korean centre back is the player that United ...

Only time will tell what strategy United take in the next windows. The Red Devils have been linked with a number of defenders in recent weeks. Kim recently featured for his country at the FIFA World Cup and has been named as a suitor for a number of clubs. They said the following; The South Korean centre back is the player that United have reportedly renewed their interest in. The Red Devils have been linked with the likes of