One Leeds United player could leave Elland Road next year if the Whites aren’t promoted, with a club seemingly eyeing up a move.

Leeds United transfer update

The Whites have been undergoing a transformation both on and off the pitch after being relegated from the Premier League to the Championship last season. Now under the leadership of the 49ers Enterprises at boardroom level and Daniel Farke in the dugout, Leeds have made a steady start to the new season.

However, a 1-0 defeat to Stoke City on Wednesday evening which included a miss from the penalty spot by Patrick Bamford has seen Leeds fall nine points behind second-place Ipswich Town in the race for automatic promotion. The club did make nine new signings over the summer and plenty of players left Elland Road on loan and permanent transfers. One of those to depart was Marc Roca, and by the looks of things, his spell with Real Betis could continue into the 2024/25 season on one condition.

One outlet in Spain shared a Marc Roca transfer update in the last 48 hours, claiming that Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has confidence in the midfielder. It is reported that Roca’s stay at Betis could be extended for another year, should Leeds fail to win promotion back to the top flight at the first time of asking.

Leeds United loan exits

Leeds saw plenty of first-team players exercise clauses in their contracts to leave on loan following relegation, one of which being Roca. The Spanish midfielder, labelled as “impressive” by former Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann, has since gone on to make 12 appearances for the La Liga side, contributing to three goals. (Marc Roca stats – Transfermarkt)

Leeds loan exits	Current club
Marc Roca	Real Betis
Robin Koch	Frankfurt
Max Wober	Borussia Monchengladbach
Brenden Aaronson	Union Berlin
Jack Harrison	Everton
Luis Sinisterra	Bournemouth
Rasmus Kristensen	AS Roma
Diego Llorente	AS Roma

The player’s WhoScored rating has also improved since leaving Yorkshire, showing how he seems to have benefitted from a temporary Elland Road exit, with Roca saying about his return to Spain:

“Obviously it’s always positive to return home. I came through in La Liga. I started my career here and after three years abroad, between Germany and England, I really wanted to come to Betis. I’m very happy and very comfortable on the pitch.”

Therefore, depending on how Leeds get on between now and the end of the campaign, a permanent or another loan move for Roca with Betis could be one to keep an eye on, although the Whites will be hoping to be in a position where they can demand a fee for his services having won promotion under Farke.

Manchester United are holding internal talks over a move to sign a “great player”, according to a new report.

Man Utd transfer news – centre-back

The Red Devils were busy in the summer transfer market, landing big-money moves for a new goalkeeper, midfielder and forward in Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund.

However, aside from a free transfer for Jonny Evans, the club didn’t bolster their centre-back ranks with a marquee arrival. Since then, Erik ten Hag has been without Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane at points, with the former of the two still sidelined until the New Year. As a result, Evans, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have played regularly in recent weeks, but by the looks of things, a new centre-back in 2024 appears to be high on the club’s wishlist.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to come in at Old Trafford, taking a 25 per cent stake in the club and looks likely to control sporting decisions, and it appears as if a move for a player he already knows could be on the cards.

The Sun shared a Man Utd transfer update on Jean-Clair Todibo in the last 48 hours, claiming that a return move for the Nice defender is being discussed at Old Trafford following on from a summer approach. The report adds that ‘Ratcliffe's imminent investment at Old Trafford could help make a deal more straightforward – though it would have to be a permanent move’.

Jean-Clair Todibo profiled

Todibo is 23 years of age and is an out-and-out centre-back who appears to be at the top of his game with a career-high €30m valuation. A France international, the defender is under contract until 2027. (Jean-Clair Todibo profile – Transfermarkt)

He made the permanent move to Nice, a club owned by Ratcliffe, back in 2021 from Barcelona following a loan spell and has now made 114 appearances for the Ligue 1 side in all competitions. (Jean-Clair Todibo stats – Transfermarkt)

The player has also come in for praise from former teammate Aaron Ramsey, who labelled the defender as a “great player”.

“Jean-Clair is a very interesting character; he’s very confident and he’s a great guy around the dressing room and he’s a very, very talented player, who can go all the way to the top. For him, it is important to keep his feet on the ground, strive for more, and take in as much information as possible.

“He’s playing alongside one of the most experienced players in Dante, who has played at the very highest level now for a number of years. For Jean-Clair to have that experience next to him is invaluable. He’s a great guy, a great player and very ambitious, so there is no reason that he can’t go all the way to the top and represent France.”

Therefore, on paper, signing a young defender who appears to be going from strength to strength seems to be a wise move, especially with United’s injury issues so far this season and the Ratcliffe factor, making this one to watch.

Liverpool supporters might have been coloured unimpressed by the tepid nature of Jurgen Klopp's side's draw against Luton Town in the Premier League last Sunday, but the 3-2 Europa League defeat at the hands of struggling Toulouse in France was a chastening loss of a far greater concern.

Having restructured the midfield on an industrial scale across the summer following a terrible 2022/23 campaign, Liverpool could be forgiven for dropping the standards on occasion after an impressive start has placed them just three points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City after 11 matches.

But after the discordant visitors fell behind in the first half, they scarcely looked like establishing a foothold and crafting a positive outcome, despite Diogo Jota's late weaving run and strike to half the deficit before injury time, having seen a fluke own goal make it 2-1 beforehand.

The climax came when Jarell Quansah embodied the never-die spirit of Klopp's Liverpool, bundling in from close range in the 97th minute to restore parity, much like Luis Diaz at Kenilworth Road mere days ago.

Only this time, the video assistant referee played god and deemed Alexis Mac Allister to have handled in the build-up; not only was this a contentious decision (the ball did brush his upper arm, but only after bouncing his chest) but it was several phases of play before the young centre-back struck an unforgettable strike, his first at senior level.

His joy was eradicated and Liverpool will now be forced to treat the upcoming tie against Austrian team LASK at the end of November with the upmost respect; Klopp will not be able to make as many rotations as perhaps he would have liked.

It's been a bad week for the Anfield side but they have not played at their home ground for three matches now since a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in October, and focus will now be firmly fixed on returning to winning ways against Brentford on Sunday.

Klopp will be incensed in the wake of the European loss, the intensity, cohesion and desire simply weren't intact against Toulouse, and alterations are more than likely, with Kostas Tsimikas failing to take his big opportunity to cement a spot in the first-team.

Kostas Tsimikas' performance vs Toulouse

Just short of one month ago, Liverpool left-back and Scotland captain Andy Robertson was forced off against Spain in his nation's Euro 2024 qualifying defeat with what appeared to be a dislocated shoulder.

Soon after, Klopp confirmed that the 29-year-old was set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. A big blow for Liverpool, who are reliant on Robertson's creativity and energy down the left channel.

His loss was Tsimikas' gain, who had played only four minutes in the league before advancing to top spot at left-back, but he's not performing anywhere near the standard required and was heavily at fault for Aron Donnum's goal after being robbed by the Norwegian winger, who headed toward Caoimhin Kelleher's goal and found the back of the net.

In his post-match ratings, the Liverpool Echo's Ian Doyle branded the 27-year-old with a lowly 4/10 match rating, writing: 'Very poor when dispossessed for the opener and unable to offer much going forward. Subbed.'

As per Sofascore, Tsimikas won just two duels, failed to make a single key pass and failed with all three of his attempted crosses, substituted at half-time and doing little to convince his German manager that he deserves to start on Sunday against the Bees.

Brentford are resilient and organised. Thomas Frank's side are enjoying a three-match winning run in the Premier League that includes victories over Chelsea and West Ham United.

The west Londoners will look to absorb pressure and hit Liverpool on the counter, and Tsimikas' attacking input could be a valuable tool; the Greek ace ranks among the top 9% of full-backs across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for shot-creating actions per 90, as per FBref.

But can Klopp trust him? The Toulouse match was a sign that perhaps the former Borussia Dortmund man cannot.

Based on current form and his performance last week, it might be wise to field Joe Gomez at left-back, with the principally right-sided defender utilised in the position against Luton and playing a decent game, all things considered.

The stats that show why Gomez must start ahead of Tsimikas

Before the summer, a large portion of Liverpool supporters would not have been disheartened had Gomez been sold. Signed from Charlton Athletic for £3.5m in 2015, aged just 18, the Englishman has now made 188 appearances for the Reds, winning the sweep of silverware under Klopp's management.

Now 26, Gomez has ebbed and flowed from form and fitness for several years, but he is back on track this year after suffering at the centre of Liverpool's woes last season, having even been praised for his “renaissance” by writer Joel Rabinowitz, who also dubbed him "outstanding".

Largely reliable, Gomez is quick and composed, while ranking among the top 4% of positional peers for pass completion, and though he's not the most attack-driven of players, the stability is something that Klopp's side need to vanquish this mini-tough spell.

Joe Gomez vs Kostas Tsimikas: 23/24 Comparison

(per 90)

Prog. Passes

Prog. Carries

Prog. Passes Rec.

SCA

Gomez

4.64

1.61

5.54

2.68

Tsimikas

6.00

3.50

14.5

4.00

*Statistics sourced via FBref

At a glance, the table above might appear to suggest that Tsimikas is the obvious choice for deployment, and indeed, he does provide a greater level of offensive output, but the key metric here is the progressive passes received per 90.

The £85k-per-week Gomez remains in his section, not often marauding into danger; despite this, he's still contributing with a decent production of shot-creating actions per 90, and that's having played 20% of his games this season in central defence.

Deployed at left-back against Luton, Gomez impressed and won seven of his ten duels, completing 91% of his passes, making two key passes and crucially making five tackles, as per Sofascore.

It is not, it must be stressed, the perfect solution, but it could add a layer to the equilibrium against Brentford and perhaps beyond.

Tsimikas has a good delivery in his locker and can emulate certain elements of Robertson's game, sustaining the system, but he's a liability at the moment, and taking him out of the firing line might prove to be a prudent move.

The stand-in captain told the players before the Asia Cup to perform as if they were playing domestic cricket. He said it was “to ensure there’s no insecurity within”

Shashank Kishore in Dubai29-Sep-20180:33

We have ticked all boxes in this tournament – Rohit

Rohit Sharma, India’s victorious stand-in captain, wants those auditioning for the Nos. 4 and 6 spots in the ODI XI to get more opportunities in the next few months, even if team dynamics change when Virat Kohli takes over the leadership.”The guys who were here had the ability to win matches for the team,” Rohit said. “They’ve won matches for their state or IPL teams. No one took extra pressure because some players weren’t available. We want to create an environment where boys come in, play carefree, and not think that this is an international match and we need to change our game.”As a management, it is our duty to give the players that freedom to go play like they play at the club or domestic level. At the start of the tournament, we discussed this and gave them a clear message: ‘treat this like you’re playing for your domestic team, nothing to change.’ It was very important to give them this message, to ensure there’s no insecurity within.”At his pre-tournament press conference, Rohit had advocated for continuity, and he stuck to it through the Asia Cup. India gave six straight opportunities to Ambati Rayudu, Dinesh Karthik and Kedar Jadhav to further strengthen their cases for a middle-order berth with next year’s World Cup in mind.Among them, Rayudu displayed his versatility in batting at different positions. He scored a half-century apiece as an opener and at No. 3 against Afghanistan and Hong Kong respectively, while Karthik made 146 runs in five innings at No. 4, largely playing the role of an accumulator on sluggish surfaces where batting required a certain degree of patience and calm. Those included scores of 33, 31*, 1*, 44 and 37. Jadhav impressed with his wicket-taking abilities in the middle overs, apart from making a crucial unbeaten 23 in the final despite an injured right hamstring.”I think we pretty much have clarity. Those at No. 4 and No. 6 need to get more games as the World Cup comes closer,” Rohit said. “It’s too early to judge or say they’ve sealed the spot. I shouldn’t be saying that because right now is not the time. The next few tournaments that we’re going to play will probably be ideal for us to judge as a management and see where they stand.Associated Press

“When we came here, I wanted to give them the assurance first that they will play all the games. That’s how you make players. You give them the assurance of going and playing freely without taking pressure. If you know that you’re going to be dropped after two games, it’s not easy for anyone. I think it is important to keep that team consistently going, and that is something that we spoke at the start of the tournament. I wanted to give everybody a fair run and play more games. That’s how you will understand a player’s capability because in one-odd game you can’t judge. You need quite a few games.”Rohit himself registered scores of 23, 52, 83*, 111* and 48, thereby proving captaincy had little effect on his batting. He delivered two half-century opening stands and a double-century opening stand with Shikhar Dhawan, all in match-winning causes. The flip side of this consistency was less-than-ideal batting time for the middle order.The near-failed chase against Afghanistan in a tie and their mini-collapse in the final notwithstanding, Rohit was reasonably happy with the middle order’s performances. “As far as the batting goes, middle order didn’t get as many chances as we wanted them to, because the top-order batsmen batted quite a lot in the tournament,” Rohit said. “But whenever they’ve got chances, they’ve shown signs of handling pressure well. It’s a different issue that they didn’t finish it off, but I think they handled the pressure well.”Kathik apart, the only batsman among those who played all matches to have not made a half-century was MS Dhoni. He started the tournament with a duck against Hong Kong, but showed glimpses of solidity in making 33 and 36 against Bangladesh in the Super Four game and the final, respectively. On Friday, Dhoni’s dismissal triggered a lower-order wobble that threatened to pull Bangladesh back into the contest, but India had vital lower-order partnerships involving Jadhav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.Associated Press

Bhuvneshwar’s 31-ball 21 at No. 8 helped absorb pressure after India were 167 for 5 and Jadhav had hobbled off with a hamstring strain. Bhuvneshwar added 45 with Ravindra Jadeja, with the pair intent on strike rotation without taking too many gambles. In a sign of his improved power game, Bhuvneshwar also drilled an attempted yorker from Rubel Hossain over long-off for six with India needing 26 off 28.In just the one innings, he showed what India had missed all along while he was injured, a solid No. 8 who could provide the team batting cushion in situations like these. “Bhuvi is a very crucial member of the squad. Not just now, but for a few years,” Rohit said. “In Sri Lanka too, he got a fifty and had a big partnership with MS to win the game. Even today, his runs were so crucial.”He understands that the team wants him to bat as well, and not just bowl. If any player in your team can provide you with something else apart from their main skill, it makes your team better, so that’s what we all look forward to from each player. He takes his batting very seriously.”Rohit was effusive in his praise for Ravindra Jadeja, who made an ODI comeback at the Asia Cup after more than a year. In his very first outing, he bagged a four-for, while his fielding and lower-order batting – the knocks where he failed to finish off notwithstanding – providing soothing signs to a unit intent on finding back-ups for every spot. That Jadeja returned was because of Hardik Pandya’s back spasms that ruled him out of the competition.With the ball, Jadeja’s no-frills variety helped deliver crucial breakthroughs, but his impact on the field earned him plaudits. In the final, he intercepted a drive by putting in a full-length dive to his left at cover, before recovering quickly and having the presence of mind to fire a throw to the correct end. This resulted in the dismissal of the in-form Mohammad Mithun, paving way for a lower-order implosion that cost Bangladesh heavily.Rohit quickly corrected a query on Jadeja’s forced ODI break and then explained why he thought those performances mattered. “I don’t think it was a break, Jadeja was out of the team,” he clarified. “When you’re out, you have the fire inside you, that burning desire to make a comeback and prove to yourself, rather than proving to anyone else. I think he’s proved himself in this tournament that he’s much better than what he was before.”I clearly remember, he flew in the night before the first game and got four wickets immediately. Even today, he didn’t bowl 10 overs, but his batting and fielding abilities are very, very crucial to the team. I think what he did on the field, that run-out of Mithun was the turning point. I think that is something that gave us a way to come back into the game. Also as a team we understand what sort of a player he is, what he brings to the table. His batting again today, although he made around 25-odd, it was so crucial. In the context of a match, it was as good as scoring a half-century.”

With his team having to bat just 45 overs late on the final day, the South Australia stand-in captain hung around for 126 balls to make an unbeaten 33

ESPNcricinfo staff19-Oct-2018New South Wales 246 & 3 for 84 (Nevill 72*, Larkin 39, Sayers 5-101) drew with South Australia 273 (Lehmann 33*, Valente 24, Abbott 3-29)Getty ImagesA fighting 126-ball unbeaten vigil from South Australia stand-in captain Jake Lehmann prevented New South Wales from claiming an unlikely victory in the rain-affected Sheffield Shield clash at Adelaide Oval.The Redbacks only had to bat for 45 overs late on the final day, after New South Wales set them a fourth-innings target of 253. The chase was quickly aborted when they lost Jake Weatherald and Callum Ferguson in the first four overs.Trent Copeland and Sean Abbott sent shudders through the South Australian dressing room when they picked up three more to reduce the Redbacks to 5 for 41 in the 16th over. But Lehmann found an ally in Cameron Valente and the pair stonewalled for 12 overs.The indefatigable Copeland forced his way through the defence of Valente with a hooping inswinger to trap him plumb lbw in the 28th over. Lehmann and Joe Mennie managed to survive in fading light to stave off defeat. Copeland was named Player-of-the-Match for his brilliant all-round display, finishing with nine wickets following on from his crucial 55 not out in the first innings, batting at No. 10.Earlier in the day, New South Wales skipper Peter Nevill made 72 not out in Blues’ second innings to help set a target for the Redbacks to chase. He got good support from Nick Larkin, Sean Abbott, Jack Edwards and Jason Sangha, who all made key contributions. Chadd Sayers bowled tirelessly to finish with 5 for 101 when the declaration finally came. It was his 14th five-wicket haul in first-class cricket.

German police have been forced to respond after an ISIS-affiliated outlet published an image of a red target outside Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena.

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• ISIS-affiliated channel published image of Allianz Arena
• Bayern vs Dortmund on Saturday
• Police presence increased

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The image showed a red target marker on groups of people outside the stadium and seemed to suggest a threat ahead of Saturday's game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Alongside the image, and written in Arabic, are the words: "After the game". Following the Crocus City Hall terror attack in Moscow on March 22, several countries have increased their terror alert levels and there will be a greater police presence at the game.

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  WHAT THE POLICE SAID

  A spokesperson for the Munich police told : "The officials intensively evaluated the posts and assessed the situation. There are currently no indications of an acute danger situation. Nevertheless, police attendance at the game this evening would be increased. Around 100 of emergency forces were supposed to be on site regularly, but that will now be reinforced with additional officers."

• WHAT BAYERN MUNICH SAID

  T-online also contacted Bayern Munich ahead of the game and in response to the threat. Bayern say that that they are and remain in close communication and coordination with the police, who are in charge of the matter.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  The game between Bayern and Dortmund is still scheduled to go ahead as planned at 5.30pm (GMT) given the police investigations finding no 'acute danger' at present. There will be increased levels of security in response to the threat, however.

West Ham United are eyeing up a high-earning forward with his club now open to loaning him out, according to a report this week.

West Ham's January transfer targets

David Moyes' side have impressed in parts over the early-season; beating the likes of serial spenders Chelsea and high-flying Brighton while remaining unbeaten in Europe over a record-breaking 17-game run. However, their last match against Aston Villa exposed some real chinks in West Ham's armour. Moyes watched on from the sidelines as his side succumbed to a dismal 4-1 defeat at Villa Park.

Arguably their worst 90 minutes of the Premier League season to date, West Ham will be looking to get back to winning ways as soon as possible, and January could also represent a chance to strengthen in key areas they need to address. Uncertainty surrounds the futures of some key players as well, with reports suggesting both Kurt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd could leave West Ham amid interest from Saudi Arabia.

Tomas Soucek, Pablo Fornals, Ben Johnson, Vladimir Coufal, Michail Antonio, Conor Coventry, Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski and veteran defender Angelo Ogbonna are the West Ham players out of contract next summer as things stand, too, meaning Moyes and co could have to think about replacing some of them.

A new defender and striker are rumoured to be on the agenda. Indeed, West Ham could make a move for Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy, and it's also claimed that Moyes is interested in signing Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah to shore up his backline.

Jadon Sancho update

Now, it is also believed that West Ham are monitoring Man United forward Jadon Sancho amid his currently uncertain situation at Old Trafford. The Englishman, who has been outcasted by Erik ten Hag, is looking very likely to leave United. Man United spent £73 million to sign Sancho from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2021, but he has since gone on to become a peripheral figure.

According to SpotRac, Sancho is on around £250,000-per-week at Man United, so the Red Devils are eager to get him off their books. According to 90min, the 23-year-old may even be allowed to leave on a "long term" temporary deal as United consider how to get rid. This has apparently alerted those at the London Stadium, with West Ham now eyeing Sancho as a potential transfer option.

Despite being largely shunned by ten Hag, Sancho has received endorsements for a handful of United performances in the past. Former midfielder and interim manager Micheal Carrick heaped praise on Sancho after a 2-0 win over Villarreal in the Champions League nearly two years ago.

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Defensive contribution

Dribbling

“To finish it off with Jadon was brilliant," said Carrick. "I know how much he loves the ball at his feet, making stuff happen, that's where he's the happiest, but I thought he put a real defensive effort in as well, it was a big night for him."

أعلن نادي إبسويتش تاون الصاعد حديثًا إلى الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز عن تمديد عقد قائده، سام مرسي، لمدة عامين مقبلين حتى 30 يونيو 2026.

ويلعب مرسي مع إبسويتش منذ عام 2021 ونجح في قيادته بالموسم الماضي للصعود إلى الدوري الإنجليزي وخوض مغامرة هي الأولى له خلال مسيرته الكروية.

ولعب سام مرسي مع إبسويتش في 131 مباراة وسجل 9 أهداف وصنع 18 آخرين وسبق وارتدى قمصان ميدلسبره، ويجان وبارنسلي في إنجلترا.

اقرأ أيضًا | سام مرسي: محمد صلاح فتح الباب أمام المصريين.. ويتحدث عن موقفه من منتخب مصر

2026. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/RHtDRt6emZ — IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) July 31, 2024

وعلق سام مرسي على توقيعه عقدًا جديدًا لصالح إبسويتش في تصريحات لموقع ناديه: “الاستمرار مع هذا النادي شيء افتخر به حقًا”.

وتابع: “سأبدأ موسمي الرابع مع إبسويتش وقد حققنا نجاحًا غير مسبوق في العامين الماضيين ويشرفني أن أكون جزءًا من هذا الإنجاز”.

واستمر: “من الرائع أن أشعر بالتزام النادي والمدير تجاهي في مثل هذا الوقت، نحن نستعد للتحدي الأكبر على الإطلاق”.

وأتم: “عائلتي تحب التواجد في تلك المدينة والجماهير تعاملني بشكل رائع، لذلك أنا متحمس لما هو قادم بينما نواصل هذه الرحلة معًا”.

The two midfielders scored wonder-goals, but a careless foul from the defender gave their eternal rivals a route back

Manchester United never expected to beat Liverpool after their week of chaos and especially not after producing one of their worst first-half performances in recent memory, having no shots on goal while conceding 15.

And yet they will be kicking themselves that they did not hold on to the win after two sensational goals from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo put them in front, only for a reckless Aaron Wan-Bissaka tackle to gift Mohamed Salah an equaliser from the penalty spot.

It was a miracle that Liverpool were only 1-0 up at the break even if the goal came from dire marking by United, with no one picking up Darwin Nunez or Luis Diaz, who netted on the half-volley from the Uruguayan's flick-on.

But Jarell Quansah, perhaps feeling sorry for his opponents, offered Fernandes a beautifully wrapped present in the form of a back-pass to the feet of the Portuguese, who needed just one touch to chip Caoimhin Kelleher and equalise in the 50th minute.

Mainoo scored an even better goal to put United in front, but they could not hold their nerve, and Erik ten Hag taking off the effervescent Alejandro Garnacho for Sofyan Amrabat summed up their lack of belief. Still, all things considered, many fans would have accepted a point before kick-off, especially if it means ruining Liverpool's hopes of winning a record-equalling 20th title.

GOAL rates United's players from Old Trafford…

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Andre Onana (7/10):

Made a top-drawer save from Szoboszlai early in the game and coped well with the barrage of shots he faced throughout. Also was nerveless on the ball.

Diogo Dalot (5/10):

Erratic, particularly in the first half. Steadied himself after the break.

Harry Maguire (5/10):

Hit and miss. At times looked like an accident waiting to happen; at others, was commanding and assertive, winning his duels.

Willy Kambwala (7/10):

Defended superbly, particularly given his inexperience and the occasion.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (4/10):

Struggled to hold down the left-hand side in the first half. Won most of his tackles, but crucially tripped Elliot for the penalty, gifting Liverpool a way back.

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Kobbie Mainoo (8/10):

Oozed class with every touch although struggled to contain Mac Allister out of possession. Scored a ludicrously good goal, becoming United's youngest scorer against Liverpool in the Premier League.

Casemiro (3/10):

Really poor. Too slow, didn't anticipate well and his passing was atrocious.

Bruno Fernandes (5/10):

Had a very poor first half but his quick-thinking drew United level. Pushed to the left wing after Garnacho was withdrawn, and it's his weakest position.

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Alejandro Garnacho (6/10):

Always the most likely source of danger so it was disheartening to see Ten Hag take him off to try and protect the lead.

Rasmus Hojlund (4/10):

Barely got involved in the game and his form post-injury is starting to be a real concern.

Marcus Rashford (5/10):

Shockingly poor in the first half, particularly defensively. Improved in the second half but then picked up a knock and had to come off.

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Antony (5/10):

Couldn't offer much and missed a good chance to win it at the death.

Sofyan Amrabat (N/A):

Brought on to shore up the midfield but was more of a liability than an asset.

Mason Mount (N/A):

Took one for the team by earning a booking for fouling Gakpo.

Erik ten Hag (5/10):

Would have taken a draw before kick-off but should have seen the game out. Taking off Garnacho for Amrabat was a terrible move.

The pair smashed 43 runs off an over bowled by Central Districts’ Willem Ludick in a Ford Trophy fixture

ESPNcricinfo staff07-Nov-2018Run rates are climbing, but this was something else. Welcome to the world of Joe Carter and Brett Hampton, the Northern Districts pair, who smashed the List A record books in Hamilton on Wednesday. The pair took 43 off an over bowled by Central Districts’ Willem Ludick in a Ford Trophy fixture, the most conceded in an over in List A cricket.This toppled the 39 conceded by Alauddin Babu, a Bangladesh first-class cricketer, in a Dhaka Premier League match in 2013. At the other end of the record then was former Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura, who smashed four sixes and three fours in a seven-ball over courtesy a no-ball.Back to Hamilton, Hampton started the onslaught with a four followed by two sixes off two waist-high no-balls. He then hit a third six off a legitimate delivery before taking a single to give Carter the strike. Carter, playing in only his fifth List A matches, smashed the last three balls for six to blaze into the record books. The over read: 4, 6nb, 6nb, 6, 1, 6, 6, 6. Ludick’s bowling figures nosedived from 9-0-42-1 to 10-0-85-1.In all, the pair added 178 for the sixth wicket after coming together at 95 for 5. Hampton missed his maiden List A century by just five runs, while Carter brought up his. The stand was a Northern Districts record for the sixth wicket, surpassing the 150 set by BJ Watling and Peter McGlashan.