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Manchester United v Liverpool is the big ticket in town but most local Thais can’t afford to see ‘red war’

Pre-season tours are back next month, with Liverpool and Manchester United bringing a taste of north-west England to south-east Asia. “For this part of the world, these are the two single biggest football clubs — we couldn’t get anything bigger,” Marcus Luer, the CEO of Total Sports Asia, who brokered the deal to bring the teams to Thailand, says. “This is the biggest match ever in Asia — the revenue will be the highest in Asia.”

Christian Eriksen transfer decision expected ‘in two weeks’ amid Manchester United and Tottenham interest

Christian Eriksen is set to make a decision on his future within the next fortnight amid interest from Manchester United, Brentford manager Thomas Frank has confirmed.

Raphael Varane ‘like a rabbit in the headlights’ after joining Manchester United, claims Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane looked like a “rabbit in the headlights” during his first season at Old Trafford, according to Rio Ferdinand.

Time for Red Devils to test Barca resolve on Frenkie de Jong

Joan Laporta may well end up selling Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United this summer, but first the Barcelona president will have to know for how much he can auction off another bit of the fabled people’s club that has been unbolted and offered up to the highest bidder.

The Pogmentary: Paul Pogba documentary evades his Manchester United struggles to celebrate his brand

The most striking thing about The Pogmentary – except that The Pogumentary would surely be a better title – is that very little of it focuses on the highlights of Paul Pogba’s last six years at Manchester United. “What highlights?”, you might ask. Well, actually, there were a few of them along the way, and given this five-part documentary somehow runs for a whole two-and-a-half hours, they certainly had enough room to fit them in.

Mark Critchley Opinion Manchester United must not make the same mistakes with Frenkie de Jong that they made with Paul Pogba

Frenkie de Jong said it himself. It is not hard to connect the dots between him, his former manager Erik ten Hag, Manchester United’s desperate need of a midfield and Barcelona’s many creditors.

Premier League fixtures: Here is the full programme for Man City, Liverpool and Man United

Here is the full Premier League fixture list for Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United.

Premier League fixtures revealed: Man City face West Ham in opener while Liverpool are away to Fulham

Premier League champions Manchester City will begin the defence of their title at West Ham in the final match of the opening weekend’s fixtures.

Manchester United’s summer of change: The six first-team players leaving Old Trafford

Juan Mata has become the latest player confirmed as leaving Manchester United in a summer of change at Old Trafford.

Juan Mata the latest player to leave Manchester United

Long-serving Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is leaving when his contract expires at the end of June.

Manchester United appoint Northern Ireland’s Andy O’Boyle as deputy football director

Manchester United have appointed Andy O’Boyle as the club’s deputy football director.

The secrets of United’s big summer rebuild

Manchester United’s problems have extended far beyond the pitch. From micro-management by the owning Glazer family to calamitous recruitment and poor leadership, a failing structure has accelerated the decline and raised huge questions about how the club are run. Yet, for the first time in the post-Alex Ferguson era, there are signs of meaningful change behind the scenes.

Ralf Rangnick calls Erik ten Hag but Manchester United end consultancy role

Ralf Rangnick held a two-hour phone conversation with Erik ten Hag about the state of Manchester United’s squad but will have no involvement with the new manager after his planned consultancy role with the club was scrapped.

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Dáithí Ó Sé only has his belly to hide, the Love Island look is out and the rise of ‘tech neck’

Dáithí Ó Sé is back training hard before returning to the Dome stage for this year’s Rose of Tralee. “I’m going down there match fit, blades sharpened and let’s go for it,” he said this week. Even if he doesn’t lose the weight, he has a secret weapon in his arsenal: man Spanx. The host told Angela Scanlon on her RTÉ chat show that he will squeeze into the slimming undies to look svelte in front of the camera. “I’ve nothing to hide,” he said. “Only the belly.”

Erik Ten Hag eyes ‘huge’ future at Manchester United and says Cristiano Ronaldo is part of his plans

Erik Ten Hag has spoken of his excitement after taking charge at Manchester United, who he sees as having “huge potential”.

Manchester United confirm Steve McClaren and Mitchell van der Gaag as assistant coaches to Ten Hag

Manchester United have appointed Steve McClaren and Mitchell Van Der Gaag as new boss Erik Ten Hag’s assistant coaches.

Premier League permutations: Plenty to play for at top and bottom on final day

The Premier League will draw to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday with the title race, Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League places, plus the last relegation slot, all to be decided.

Erik ten Hag to attend Crystal Palace against Manchester United to kick start new job

Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag landed in London on Thursday morning to start his new job, with a view to attending Sunday’s game at Crystal Palace.

Erik ten Hag arrives to start work at Manchester United with assistant Mitchell van der Gaag

Mitchell van der Gaag is set to be confirmed as one of the assistants to incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, who has arrived in the UK to start work.

Ronaldo stuns Cheshire locals by joining £255-per-month gym

Cristiano Ronaldo has surprised fellow Cheshire residents by joining his local gym – albeit an exclusive, £255-per-month gym – and working out there in addition to sessions at Manchester United’s training ground, and his own private space at home.

Juventus in talks to bring Paul Pogba back on free transfer – again

Paul Pogba’s representative was due to meet with Juventus yesterday to discuss the midfielder’s potential return to the Italian giants. Rafaela Pimenta flew to Turin for talks, with Pogba set to leave United, as things stand, when his contract expires at the end of next month.

David Beckham ‘frightened for his family’ over actions of alleged stalker who believes she’s the mother of his daughter Harper

David Beckham was left “frightened for the safety of his family” after an alleged stalker, who believes she had her eggs “stolen” and is mother of his daughter, turned up at her school, a court has heard.

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘excited’ to work with Erik ten Hag and eyes more trophies at Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo says Manchester United are “happy and excited” by the impending arrival of Erik ten Hag but warned the new manager needs to be given time and backing as he looks to turn the club around.

Pep Guardiola hits back at former Manchester United duo: ‘We destroyed you in the Champions League final’

Pep Guardiola has hit back at two former Manchester United players for criticising the character of his Manchester City side.

Manchester United’s academy is winning again and some of those kids should play in Crystal Palace dead rubber

If there is something of an end-of-term feel around Manchester United at the moment, you would not know it from watching their players who are still old enough to be doing their Leaving Cert.

Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag leads rampant Ajax to Dutch title

Sebastien Haller scored his 32nd goal of the season as Ajax, managed by Manchester United-bound Erik ten Hag, romped to the Eredivisie title with a 5-0 demolition of Heerenveen.

‘We're ready to go again’ – Chelsea and Manchester United target Declan Rice drop hints on his West Ham future

Declan Rice dropped several hints that his future beyond this summer lies at West Ham as he collected the club’s Hammer of the Year award on Monday night

Erik ten Hag plans to keep Ronaldo at the centre of his Manchester United blueprint

Erik ten Hag wants Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Manchester United. The club’s new manager believes it would be foolish not to retain the forward who has one year left on his contract and whose goals have carried United in an otherwise hugely disappointing campaign.

What time, what channel and all you need to know about Brighton v Manchester United

Manchester United have played more matches than any other Premier League team going into the weekend, with a 15-day break after the clash against Brighton before they close out their campaign at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace.

Stick with Harry Maguire and look to young guns - Erik Ten Hag's plan to revitalise Man United

Erik ten Hag will attempt to revitalise the flagging career of Harry Maguire despite also planning a huge overhaul of the Manchester United squad this summer.