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Manchester United have been given a definitive assessment on Luke Shaw's actions and Rodrigo Bentancur's red card after the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder was dismissed for violent conduct. The 29-year-old received his marching orders in the 78th minute, with United ahead 1-0 courtesy of a Bryan Mbeumo strike.
The Spurs midfielder launched into a challenge on Shaw, prompting the defender to respond by shoving Bentancur. The Spurs player then seemed to make contact with his head against the United full-back, leaving the official with few alternatives but to brandish a red card.
Unfortunately for Michael Carrick's side, they weren't able to hang on as Dominic Solanke scored a late leveller to secure a point.
Discussing the incident on Sky Sports Ref Watch, former official Dermot Gallagher commented: "I think it's a red card. I haven't spoken to many people who think it isn't. I just wonder if it could have been avoided.
"That tackle (Bentancur sliding on Shaw) has got to be punished. If you give a free-kick for that, it all goes away. What follows, though, I think it's a red card."
Jay Bothroyd supported the dismissal but noted both players were fortunate to avoid injury considering their closeness to the advertising boards. Bothroyd said: "If Bentancur was closer to the sideline, he could have hurt himself, which would be dangerous play.
"That first Bentancur challenge should definitely be a booking. He's left the floor; he's out of control. It's an aggressive challenge.
"But by the letter of the law, as soon as you put your head in someone's face, you're gonna get a red card. But I would say Shaw's push is more dangerous than Bentancur's.
"If he's close enough to the touchline, he's flying into them boards. If any of those two challenges catch Shaw, he's coming off the pitch injured."
Former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood also said that he could sympathise with Shaw's frustration at the challenges he faced.
"Two tackles Shaw gets," Sherwood said on Sky Sports News. "Van Hecke comes in, gets away with that one, he jumps in. Then Bentancur comes in, I understand why Shaw got heated.
"I've got to say, has he got to wear shin pads? That might stop him getting injured. Is that not a yellow if you don't wear shin pads. He's got a couple of credit cards in his socks.
"If Shaw gets his toe to the ball there, he gets his leg broken."
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Manchester United had to settle for a point against 10-man Tottenham with fans making their feelings clear at full-time
Former Manchester United full-back Gary Neville has ‘seen enough’ of Youri Tielemans and Kobbie Mainoo in midfield, as he tells the players to ‘get a grip. United again had to settle for a 1-1 draw against bottom-of-the-table Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
After seeing off some pressure, United took the lead in the 73rd minute through Bryan Mbeumo. Just five minutes later, Spurs were reduced to 10 men when Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off after an altercation with Luke Shaw.
Despite the man advantage, and Tottenham’s poor start to the season, United were unable to hold on to take all three points from the game. Dominic Solanke’s header in the 92nd minute was enough to earn an unlikely point for Spurs.
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The full-time whistle was met with boos from some sections of the Old Trafford crowd. The result means that United have won just one of their Premier League games so far this season, and are winless in their last four.
It was a performance that left Neville unimpressed. Speaking on The Gary Neville Podcast, he outlined where it went wrong for United. “Not running enough, they're not showing enough tenacity, determination and fighting spirit. The boos tell you they are really despondent with what they are watching.
“What we are seeing at the moment is a team that looks like they are curling up in a ball and the club, for some of them right now, is getting a bit big for them.
“The shake of [Michael] Carrick's head will be... are they doing it for me? What's happening with that lot? Have they lost their confidence? Have they switched off? Are they going under? What is going on? Because these aren't the players I was working with last season.”
The pundit sent a clear warning ahead of the midweek Champions League encounter vs Real Madrid, and picked out two United players in particular. “Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, if you don’t show energy or enthusiasm, you’ll get eaten alive there,” he said.
“They better step up, they can, they’re a lot better than they showed today, Amad, Mbeumo, [Matheus] Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, far better.
“[Youri] Tielemans and [Kobbie] Mainoo, I think we’ve seen enough of it now, not calling time on it, that’s probably too drastic. But I’ve seen enough of it to think, ‘that’s not dynamic enough to play at this football club in the Premier League'.
“They’re both good players by the way. But sometimes they don’t knit together or suit together, when [Carlos] Baleba came on that looked like a lot more energy. But the rest of them will have to get a grip.”
He also pointed out an observation of Carrick on the touchline. “I think Michael Carrick was too (alarmed), there was a shot we were on him for 20 seconds and there was a (head shake),” he added.
“You could see it in the eyes, deep into the eyes where there’s a (sighs). It was worrying, it was worrying.
“The three-week break was the reset moment, this was the start of a bid period of games, eight games in 28 days, Madrid on Tuesday, Elland Road next Sunday, what I would’ve expected was an enthusiastic, energetic performance from minute one. Football you can draw, lose games but it’s the way you lose them, draw them.”
Just a sense that United have managed to get some degree of control of this game. Tottenham’s attacks not quite as regular as they were and the space isn’t as open for them. Not seeing a lot of United going forward but they seem to averted the crisis for now.
Tottenham should be out of sight here. Hard to put into words just how abysmal this first 20 minutes has been. United players can barely muster a jog. Kudus and and Gray queuing up to have a shot at the back post there. Being outclassed and outworked. Carrick needs to get a grip of it and arguably needs to make a change, because to say this is lacking in intensity is an understatement.
Carrick stood with arms folded in the technical area. This has to be of real concern to him. United been woeful so far. Can’t keep the ball, slow and sloppy out of possession. Carrick said his team needed to bring the fire yesterday. No sign of anything even approaching a spark at the moment.
A blast of ‘you cheating b***ards, you know what you are’ from the Stretford End before kick-off. Sounded like a few in the away end might have joined in. Good to see the banners back there as well today, adds something to the atmosphere.
Michael Carrick cited Manchester United's game plan against Tottenham when asked to explain why Leny Yoro had been named in his starting XI.
With Noussair Mazraoui ruled out through injury, it was expected that Diogo Dalot would start at right-back. The Portugal international has started all but one of United's domestic games so far this season, playing the full 90 minutes in their previous three outings.
However, he has dropped to the bench for Saturday's clash with Spurs, with Yoro looking set to start at right-back. Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez will start at centre-back with Luke Shaw on the left.
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Tottenham spent £334m over the summer, but take a quick look at the team sheet and you will wonder where that money has gone. They are not an intimidating side and have failed to score in all but one of their league games this season, so United must take the game by the scruff of the neck from kick-off.
You wonder if Yoro has earned that game after playing so well for France in the international break, when he made his debut for his country. The difference is he did that at centre-back rather than at right-back. Dalot on the bench so doesn’t appear to be an injury issue. Yoro needs games this season but I’m not sure his long-term future lies at right-back.
Manchester United face fellow strugglers Tottenham on Saturday afternoon at Old Trafford
How to watch Manchester United vs Tottenham:
Kick-off time and venue: The Premier League clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, with kick-off at 5.30pm UK time. The match will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester.
UK television coverage: Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Live television coverage commences at 5pm on Saturday. The broadcast includes a comprehensive 30-minute pre-match programme running directly up to kick-off.
Live streaming options: Current Sky Sports subscribers in the UK can stream the match online or via mobile devices using the official Sky Go app. Non-subscribers seeking online access can purchase a NOW Sports Day Pass or Month Pass to watch live through the NOW app on smart TVs, mobile phones, tablets, or web browsers.
US broadcast details: Viewers in the United States can follow the live action on NBC or USA Network, with kick-off scheduled for 12.30pm ET / 9.30am PT. Fans wishing to stream online or through mobile devices can watch via the Peacock app or the NBC Sports app. Furthermore, live streaming access is available through subscription platforms including Fubo, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
UK radio coverage: Full radio commentary throughout the United Kingdom will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 Live. Coverage on the radio station begins at the kick-off time of 5.30pm.
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Manchester United host Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday night as the Premier League returns following the extended international break
Odion Ighalo turned down Jose Mourinho's Tottenham to join Manchester United and even took a pay cut to sign for the Reds.
The two clubs will come face-to-face as the Premier League returns this weekend, with Michael Carrick's side hosting Spurs at Old Trafford on Saturday night. Ighalo previously made his loyalties clear on this fixture when he snubbed the north London side in January 2020.
The Nigerian striker spent a year on loan at United, appearing 23 times and making six goal contributions. His initial six-month spell at Shanghai Greenland Shenhua was extended by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer until the following January.
Speaking in 2021, Ighalo revealed that Mourinho wanted to bring him to Tottenham at the same time as United. However, there was no question over which Premier League side the striker preferred.
He told Elegbete TV Sports: "When Tottenham heard that Manchester United were in talks with me, they started calling my agent because Harry Kane was injured then and they said Jose Mourinho wanted to speak to me.
"I am a man of principle, I got a pay cut going to Manchester United. Tottenham were ready to pay me all the wages I was earning in China, they were ready to pay a higher loan fee than Manchester United.
"My director in Shanghai Shenhua was trying to force me to accept Tottenham Hotspur. I told my agent I didn't care, that he should make the Manchester United deal happen if they are serious."
After a year in England, Ighalo opted to leave China and has now been plying his trade in Saudi Arabia. He has spent time at Al Shabab, Al-Hilal and Al-Wehda.
Meanwhile, United got rid of Solskjaer in November 2021 and have since gone through six managers. Carrick will lead the club out against Spurs, now managed by Roberto De Zerbi - the ninth manager after Mourinho.
Manchester United will face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League with both clubs set to have players on the sidelines through injury
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will both have players on the sidelines when they meet in the Premier League this weekend. United are preparing to face Spurs at Old Trafford on Saturday night in their first match after the extended international break, and will be determined to secure all three points.
Michael Carrick will be hoping that United can return to winning ways when they face Tottenham on Saturday, but will have to do so without some of their key players at his disposal.
Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui are both set to miss United’s clash against Spurs, with the pair picking up injuries during the international break.
"Patrick came off and looks like he'll be out for probably a number of weeks,” Carrick said. “Nous [Mazraoui] came off and took a knock. He's not quite right yet, so we'll have to see how he is.”
Benjamin Sesko is also guaranteed to be unavailable for United after the striker withdrew from the Slovenia squad and missed the draw with Fulham before the international break through injury.
There will also be late checks on the fitness of Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo, after the duo withdrew from the England squad at the start of the international break.
There are also question marks over the fitness of Carlos Baleba and Amad Diallo, who have returned to training for United, but neither have made their first appearance of the season.
"Carlos [Baleba] has improved, he's trained a lot,” Carrick said. “Amad's done a little bit of training, Marcus has done a little bit of training, Kobbie's done a little bit of training.
“So, a little bit mixed really between the group. Ben's a little bit further away with the issue he's got, so he won't be ready."
It also remains to be seen if Matthijs de Ligt will have returned to full fitness as the defender continues to recover from a back injury that has kept him on the sidelines since last November.
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Manuel Ugarte remains a long-term absentee with a knee injury, while there are question marks over the fitness of goalkeeping duo Karl Darlow and Tom Heaton.
Tottenham will also have several members of their squad unavailable for selection, with manager Roberto De Zerbi offering an update.
Spurs will have Jan Paul van Hecke and Micky van de Ven available, after De Zerbi confirming that the duo are fit to start after picking up knocks during the international break.
De Zerbi also hopes to have James Maddison available, but the Tottenham boss admitted that the playmaker had suffered a setback in training.
“He [Maddison] is available but he lost three/four days in the beginning of this week and the end of the last week,” De Zerbi said.
However, there will be no Pedro Porro or Mykhailo Mudryk, with De Zerbi confirming that the duo are not available to face United.