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Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be FUMING at what happened before Tottenham game
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will take his side to Tottenham today aiming to continue his stunning start to life in the hot seat. The 45-year-old is aiming for a sixth win on the spin after previous victories over Cardiff, Huddersfield, Bournemouth, Newcastle and Reading. But the Manchester United boss may be furious after his team was leaked earlier this afternoon. The Manchester Evening News managed to get their hands on the line-up for the Tottenham game HOURS before the match. It revealed that he would make two changes from the side who beat Newcastle in their last match. Antonio Valencia has made way for Ashley Young amid talk he could be on his way to Inter Milan. And Juan Mata has been ousted by Jesse Lingard. Leaks have been a recurring problem for United this season - even starting before Solskjaer’s appointment. Jose Mourinho found the issue a great annoyance. Mourinho believed someone at United was deliberately leaking teams to undermine him. He even went looking for the mole but was unable to ever identify the culprit. And whether United’s team leaking harms their chance of a Wembley win over Tottenham remains to be seen. Meanwhile, Solskjaer insists United vs Tottenham will not decide whether it will be he or Mauricio Pochettino in charge next season. Man Utd targets for January: Kalidou Koulibaly - Napoli - could cost £90m. Douglas Costa - Juventus - could cost £60m. Lorenzo Pellegrini - Roma - could cost £30m. Raphael Varane - Real Madrid - could cost £100m. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Lazio - could cost £90m. “No. It’s not about me at all,” Solskjaer said. “It should always be about the players, because it’s not about me. It’s not about him. “We don’t kick a ball at all. They kick a ball. “Of course, we might make a decision here or there, but it’s down to the players to perform and I’m sure my boys are ready.”
Manchester United squad vs Tottenham revealed
Paul Pogba will form part of Manchester United's squad against Tottenham at Wembley on Sunday afternoon after travelling to London on Saturday. The French midfielder was absent from last weekend's FA Cup third-round win over Reading after falling victim on a Jonjo Shelvey horror tackle in the 2-0 win at Newcastle on January 2. But, after meeting up with the Reds squad in Dubai on Monday, Pogba looks set to start against Mauricio Pochettino's Spurs outfit as United look to claw back the gap on the Premier League's top four. James Garner missed United's U23s game on Friday night and his inclusion in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's travelling squad for the trip to the capital explains his absence from the Ricky Sbragia side that lost 3-1 to Fulham at Leigh. Of the four youngsters to have travelled to the Gulf for warm-weather training this week, Garner was the only reserve-team player spotted by photographers to board the train to London. Tahith Chong and Angel Gomes both played for the U23s and weren't spotted, while Mason Greenwood was also unaccounted for. Chris Smalling wasn't present, nor were Marcos Rojo, Antonio Valencia, Matteo Darmian or Marouane Fellaini, who has been linked with a move to AC Milan. Alexis Sanchez was also not seen after the Chilean limped out of the cup win against Reading with a hamstring problem. Eric Bailly is suspended. Man Utd travelling squad for Spurs fixture Goalkeepers: De Gea, Romero, Grant Defenders: Lindelof, Jones, Young, Dalot, Shaw Midfielders: Pereira, Mata, Matic, Pogba, Fred, Herrera, McTominay, Lingard, Garner Forwards: Martial, Rashford, Lukaku Not spotted by photographers: Smalling, Rojo, Bailly, Valencia, Darmian; Fellaini, Gomes; Chong, Sanchez, Greenwood
Man City star Kevin de Bruyne 'angry' at Pep Guardiola - this is why
De Bruyne started the semi-final first leg at the Etihad, which City won 9-0. But the Belgian star didn’t last the full game, being subbed off for Phil Foden just before the hour mark. De Bruyne didn’t look impressed, and it’s now been confirmed he was furious that Guardiola withdrew him. The midfielder is fighting back to full fitness after a knee injury two months ago, and The Times report he was desperate to stay on and get himself match-fit. De Bruyne went straight down the tunnel, and sat in the dressing room, rather than watch the rest of the game on the substitutes bench with his team-mates. Guardiola could start the midfield star again on Monday when Wolves visit the Etihad. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus claims easing off the throttle is simply not in City's nature. City ran riot on Wednesday as they hit League One Burton for nine, with Jesus helping himself to four goals. The Brazil striker said: "Every time we respect the opponent. We know we have more quality than Burton but when you don't work hard, you don't play very well, and it is difficult to win the game. "That is what we did, played very well and worked hard. We go onto the pitch thinking, 'win the game' and we played very well to win." the hosts took a fifth-minute lead through De Bruyne and maintained intensity throughout. Two more from Jesus and a cross-cum-shot from Oleksandr Zinchenko made it 4-0 at half-time. Jesus claimed another double - completing his second hat-trick of the season - while Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and Riyad Mahrez also got on the scoresheet after the break.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino asked about SPYING on Man Utd amid Leeds saga
But the Tottenham boss would have no problem with others checking out his team’s training amid the saga surrounding Leeds United and Derby County. Frank Lampard’s sixth-placed Derby go to Elland Road tonight to take on top-of-the-Championship Leeds (7.45pm). And ahead of the showdown, the Yorkshire club have sparked outcry at allegedly being caught 'spying' on Derby’s training sessions. The Rams released a statement today confirming an employee of Leeds was spoken to by police officers at the perimeter fence of their training ground. And ahead of the showdown, the Yorkshire club have sparked outcry at on Derby’s training sessions. The clubs are in discussions over the incident, with Bielsa’s side under scrutiny. Spurs boss Pochettino worked under Bielsa at Newell’s Old Boys and Espanyol during his playing days, as well as for the Argentina national team. Discussing Bielsa and the spying saga, Pochettino said: “I played for him, I wasn't his pupil. I learned a lot from him. I learned the good and the not so good. Like you, with your teachers at university. “Sometimes it's important to learn the good things and the things you don't need to repeat. I heard, but I don't know what happened.” Asked in a jovial fashion if he would do the same with Manchester United ahead of Sunday’s equally vital Premier League clash at Wembley (4.30pm), Pochettino replied: “Noooo. “It's nothing wrong with finding information about what the opponent is doing. “Thirty years ago it happened in Argentina. Not only Marcelo, all the managers. When I was 17,18,19-year-old all the managers like Bilardo or many others used to send people to watch training sessions. “Here it's a bit weird but it happened in Argentina. “I remember in 1966 World Cup, how did the Argentina team behave? Remember, we always wanted to be more smart than the opponents. It's not a big deal what happened.” A journalist then suggested he would come and watch Pochettino’s training more often. The Tottenham manager insisted: “For me, it's not a problem. I am so open. “The whole of the club is different. I'm more than happy if you watch every single training session. “Maybe after you'll be more agreeing with me to write from your perception [of training]. For me, it's not a big issue.”
Pep Guardiola gives Man City injury update on Sergio Aguero
Sergio Aguero is back in contention for Manchester City's Premier League clash with Wolves on Monday night after overcoming a bout of flu. The Argentine striker was absent from the matchday squads for the 7-0 FA Cup third round win over Rotherham and the 9-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first leg success against Burton Albion. Aguero came down with illness after the Premier League victory over Liverpool eight days ago, but returned to training on Thursday and is set to start against Wolves at the Etihad. Vincent Kompany has also missed the last two games as he recovers from two successive Premier League starts, against Southampton and Liverpool. But like Aguero, the club captain should be available to face Wanderers. "Sergio was sick after the game against Liverpool, Thursday was the first training session," said Guardiola. "Vincent is recovering well after the game against Liverpool, he's getting better."
Startling stats show just how one-sided Man City win was
Only three Manchester City players spent the majority of last night’s 9-0 thrashing of Burton in their own half – goalkeeper Aro Muric and centre backs Eric Garcia and Nicolas Otamendi. And that is just one of the stats which add up to the most one-sided semi-final of all time, as the Blues virtually booked their place at Wembley at the end of next month. The figures are astonishing, not least the fact that City scored nine of their 14 shots on target. The Brewers managed just one attempt on target, and that was an early trundler into the arms of Muric which was as gentle as a back-pass. In total, City racked up 28 goal attempts to League One outfit Burton’s four – more than some Premier League teams manage, to their great credit. But it was not just about shooting. City’s passing success rate was a brutal 91 per cent, the precision of what they did being far too good for Albion’s 74 per cent rate. Read today's top Man City stories here If Nigel Clough hoped that his journeymen might get stuck into the Premier League aristocrats – he later suggested that he was disappointed they did not pick up a single yellow card – then he will have been disappointed on that score too. A team not known for its prowess in the air, City won 59 per cent of the aerial duels. And it was the same on the deck, as the Blues won 15 tackles to Burton’s ten. City also dominated the ball, as they usually do, claiming 74 per cent of the possession, and making a total of 851 passes to Burton’s 300, as well as 26 crosses to five.
Paul Pogba identifies major change at Man Utd under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United head to Tottenham on Sunday with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having led the side to five successive wins. The Norwegian caretaker will look to make it six-in-a-row against Mauricio Pochettino's men. And United's record signing, the rejuvenated Paul Pogba, insists winning matches is the minimum that Red Devils fans should expect. The Frenchman also insists Solskjaer's arrival has led to renewed confidence among the players, leading to their recent upturn in fortunes on the field. “We’re Manchester United so that [winning] should be a basic thing for us,” he told United's official website. “Obviously we know that the Premier League is hard and we have a lot of games but those five games give us more confidence. "Mentally we’re strong and ready. For the rest of the season, we just want to do the same and carry on like that.” Pogba has returned to the United lineup following Solskjaer's arrival, starting in all four Premier League matches under the caretaker boss. The Frenchman had fallen out of favour under Jose Mourinho, and was left on the bench for the entire 90 minutes during the Portuguese chief's last match - the 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Now Pogba is back and thriving, the £89million man winning United's player of the month award for December after registering four goals and four assists during the final weeks of 2018. “Obviously it’s good,” said Paul. “The month before that I wasn’t playing a lot so just being back on the pitch, playing and enjoying with the guys is good. "It’s always good for me and I enjoy playing football and being with the guys.” The World Cup winner was injured in the 2-0 win over Newcastle , subsequently missing the FA Cup success over Reading and linking up late with the side in Dubai for their warm weather training camp. But after training without problem in the Middle East, he is expected to return to the starting lineup at Wembley.
Anthony Joshua poses with Man United star Paul Pogba on Instagram
Anthony Joshua has continued to enjoy his busy social schedule with Manchester United stars in Dubai as the heavyweight boxer posed for a photo with Paul Pogba on Wednesday evening.The 29-year-old has looked to escape the chill of England during the winter months and is building up to his next bout out in a far warmer and tougher climate.United have also departed England for a few days as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer whisked his team away during a week off for some warm weather training ahead of the game with Tottenham. After watching the Red Devils train and playing Teqball with Ashley Young this week, Joshua caught up with Pogba and posed with the in-form midfielder alongside the caption: 'A Perfect Year 2 Boss Up'.Wearing a black Hugo Boss tracksuit, Joshua looked casual as he and a member of his entourage took a picture with Pogba, who looked smart in ripped jeans, white trainers and black shirt.Joshua's team were given special access to watch Manchester United's stars train in Dubai on Monday afternoon. Solskjaer's team were put through their paces in the first session in Dubai after making the trip on Saturday evening following their 2-0 FA Cup win over Reading.The heavyweight's close friends Jonathan Constant, Kevin Ayodele and James Mulley all videoed Manchester United train during the session.Young, who used to play for Watford – where Joshua is from, joined the undefeated boxer's team for a game of Teqball. Joshua and members of his team have also been taking advantage of the warm weather to train in the sun as he prepares for what will be another busy year for the Brit.The IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion is focused on April 13 - the date for his next fight at Wembley - but it remains unclear who his opponent will be. After a successful dust-up in Los Angeles at the end of 2018, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are believed to favour a rematch. Fellow British fighter Dillian Whyte is keen to have a rematch with Joshua after losing to him back in 2015 and the two got into the ring together after Whyte's recent win over Dereck Chisora at the O2 Arena.
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