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'Poor advice' from Neville

Gary Neville admits that he has given “poor advice” by telling stars to join Manchester United and called it “really sad”.

Following the game, Neville joined Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp in the Sky Sports studio and admitted that he had told several players to sign for United over the past couple of years as he tried to help them return to their glory years from afar.

He said: “I have spoken to players before they come here saying you'll never regret it, it's a magic football club, looking back that's pretty poor advice.”

Bellingham snub

Gary Neville hit out at Manchester United’s damning decline by congratualting Jude Bellingham for snubbing them.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville said: “I’ve spoken to a couple of players before they’ve come here and said ‘you’ll never regret it, it’s a magic football club’.

“But I have to say looking back, it looks like pretty poor advice with what’s happened to them since they’ve come and it’s really sad.

“They would have thrived at other clubs. Other players who have chosen other clubs have gone on to be really successful.

“You think of Jude Bellingham, and I think of that quite a lot, when he walks into the boardroom here at Man United, United have agreed a fee with Birmingham, and so have Dortmund.

“He has a choice between Dortmund and United. And somehow that kid, well done to him, chose Borussia Dortmund, and he’s now one of the greatest players in the world, one of the greatest English talents.

“What would have happened to him if he’d come here? I don’t know, maybe he would have been a success because he’s that good.

“I’m not so sure in the current environment and culture and what’s been happening.”

Brobbey admission

Brian Brobbey has admitted turning down Man Utd in 2022.

"Erik ten Hag called me and said that at United, my agent would get millions of euros and I could earn a multiple of my Ajax salary," he said. "But our decision was clear: we wanted to go to Ajax.

"Manchester United wanted to have me, but I insisted on returning to Ajax. To make that possible, my agent Jose Fortes Rodriguez even waived a hefty percentage of the sell-on clause."

Ten Hag bemoans Utd's luck

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag felt that his side should have had a penalty for a foul on Alejandro Garnacho by Destiny Udogie.

"Yes. What can you do? But I am used to it; all season, that is the case," the Dutchman said.

"At Spurs, it was similar, a clear handball, and I can list more..."

Mejbri's future

Man Utd's Hannibal Mejbri appears to have played his last game for the club.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, is flying to Spain to ink a loan deal with Sevilla.

Romano tweeted: "Understand Man United will NOT have buy back clause for Hannibal Mejbri."

He added: "Sevilla can buy Hannibal in June for €20m, this is the value of the buy option clause."

Benzema latest

Man Utd are reportedly considering a move for Karim Benzema.

The France striker is said to be unhappy at Saudi club Al-Ittihad.

He has reportedly failed to turn up for preseason training - with his future now up in the air.

CaughtOffiside are suggesting the Red Devils will propose a six month loan deal.

Checklist fail

Man Utd have been mocked by their own fans following a social media post this afternoon.

The official Man Utd X account posted an "Ultimate Matchday Checklist" ahead of their clash with Tottenham at Old Trafford.

The post was aimed towards Red Devils fans and offered them a list of things to do or buy before the game kicked off.

It was shared with the caption: "Old Trafford: We're back. Make sure you're prepared for our first home game of 2024."

But it was a different checkbox that left fans teasing the Manchester club with one reading: "Game-specific NFTs."

The bizarre inclusion appeared to be urging fans to buy non-fungible tokens made by the club ahead of the Spurs game.

Ten Hag's reaction

Erik ten Hag was "slightly disappointed" with Man Utd's home draw with Spurs.

He said:

I think we scored two great goals and we concede two very soft goals, you have all the time threat in set plays. The second goal from a goal kick, we should defend the diagonal, do better recovery. But I have seen some good spells. So slightly disappointed."

Utd's player ratings

Marcus Rashford back to his best, but Andre Onana must do better.

Here's how SunSport's Neil Custis rated the performances.

United won't impress Ratcliffe

It wasn't the best performance from United.

Here's what SunSport's Dave Kidd made of it.

Man Utd 2-2 Tottenham

It's full-time at Old Trafford.

Man Utd will have to share the spoils with Tottenham, who were well worth their draw.

It was Rodrigo Bentancur who scored the equaliser in the second half.

Fans baffled by new Wan-Bissaka position

Fans were left puzzled by Erik ten Hag’s tactics against Tottenham.

That’s after defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka was deployed out of position at Old Trafford.

The 26-year-old is usually in the right-back slot when selected for United's starting XI.

He and fellow right-sider Diogo Dalot were both named in Sunday’s team against Spurs.

And with the Portugal ace capable of playing on the left, it was assumed that Wan-Bissaka would line up in his normal position.

However, it was Wan-Bissaka and not Dalot who was put on the left side of United’s defence.

Man Utd 2-2 Tottenham

A nightmare start for Man Utd as Rodrigo Bentancur fires Tottenham level less than a minute into the second half.

Making his Marc

Rashford's strike was his first goal at Old Trafford since May - 15 appearances.

Half-time: Man Utd 2-1 Tottenham

What a first half for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to take in on his first visit to Old Trafford since taking charge of football operations.

The 25per cent stake owner cheered Manchester United on to a 2-1 half-time lead thanks to fine goals from Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford.

With each assisting the other as well an understanding is starting to bereak out between the two.

The game was just three minutes in when Rashford burst into the box but delayed his shot.

He still had the presence of mind to flick it to Hojlund who rifled a shot into the roof of the net.

After his emotional winner against Aston Villa it was another major moment for the 20-year-old Dane who is starting to find his feet with the Red Devils.

Spurs were level on 19 minutes when Redro Porro’s corner was met by a flick header from Richarlison that flew past Andre Onana.

The United goalkeeper flies off to the AFCON tomorrow and you wonder if United will really miss him.

He stood rooted to his line when the ball flew into the six yard box and he should have been out claiming it.

Rashford was looking lively charging down the left and combined superbly for a fine one-two with Hojlund before tucking the ball into the far bottom corner to regain the lead for United five minutes before the break.

The game was far from up though as the half-time whistle blew with Spurs finishing the half on the front foot.

Luke Littler in attendance at Old Trafford

Luke Littler has fulfilled a childhood ambition today by appearing on the Old Trafford turf.

The darts sensation is the guest of honour for Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Tottenham.

The invitation is in recognition of his exceptional darts exploits at Ally Pally over Christmas and New Year when he raced to the final on his debut before losing 7-4 to world No1 Luke Humphries.

The kebab-loving 16-year-old, who only left school last summer, is a mad keen United fan and was given tickets to tour the ground this year by his girlfriend Eloise, 21, as a Christmas present.

Growing up, he loved to play football – his favourite position was centre-half – but aged 10, his dad told him to choose between that or darts as his main sporting aspiration.

During his epic displays at the Worlds – in which he captivated the global sporting public with six successive wins – Littler received good luck messages from United stars Luke Shaw and Jonny Evans, as well as retired greats Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville.

Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham

Hojlund smashes home the opener inside four minutes!

A brilliant counter attack starts with Andre Onana rolling the ball out to Garnacho who plays the ball to Bruno Fernandes.

The Premier League's leading playmaker for chances created then plays a pass in behind for Marcus Rashford whose touch takes him wide.

He then cuts inside but is tackled, only for the loose ball to fall to Hojlund, who moves the ball to his left foot before smashing a shot into the roof of the net.

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Man Utd line up v Tottenham

Erik ten Hag makes one change to the line up that beat Wigan in the FA Cup last week with Christian Eriksen returning from illness for Scott McTominay.

Meanwhile, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro have both been named on the bench.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe in attendance at Old Trafford

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been pictured in attendance at Old Trafford for the first time ahead of the Red Devils clash against Tottenham.

Ex-Man Utd star in line for shock return to Premier League

Nemanja Matic could make a shock return to the Premier League with Fulham after going on strike from Rennes.

Matic was spotted getting a train out of the city following a fallout at the club.

And now Matic is being linked with a shock transfer to Fulham.

Man Utd legend leaves Birmingham

Man Utd legend John O'Shea has followed Wayne Rooney in leaving Birmingham.

Rooney was sacked with the club struggling for form.

And now O'Shea has followed suit, with a Birmingham statement confirming: "The Club can confirm that First Team Coach, John O’Shea, has left by mutual consent.

"The Board would like to place on record their sincere thanks to John for all of his efforts."

Man Utd star to have Benfica medical on Monday

Man Utd starlet Alvaro Fernandez will have his Benfica medical on Monday, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The deal will see Fernandez’s loan at Granada terminated early before he completes a loan transfer to Benfica.

Romano reports a the deal will have an option to buy as well.

Full-time: Man Utd Women 5-0 Newcastle Women

A crushing 5-0 win for Marc Skinner's side in the FA Cup against Newcastle.

Toone got the scoring underway before Nikita Parris goals either side of half-time.

Subs Rachel Williams and Melvine Malard then netted goals in the 71st and 91st minutes to round out a dominant performance.

Man Utd 4-0 Newcastle Women

Rachel Williams has come off the bench to score Man Utd's fourth.

An initial shot by Williams only managed to hit the woodwork before the ball fell back out to her with Williams then slotting the ball into the bottom corner in the 71st minute.