Manchester United are 'interested' in signing highly-rated Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutierrez ahead of this summer's transfer window officially opening for business next Wednesday.
21.05.2023 - 05:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Ten Hag's demands clear
It took all of seven minutes for Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag to reach the edge of his technical area and bark out orders to his players at the Vitality Stadium.
Ten Hag remarked on Friday that one of United's problems away from home was playing the ball out of defence under the pressure of a home side's press. And the Dutchman was out of the blocks early and taking charge, pointing and instructing his backline where to play out, and where the likes of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen needed to show for the ball.
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Away end's brutal chant
United confirmed Phil Jones' departure earlier this week, following 12 years at the club since joining from Blackburn Rovers in 2011. The defender last played for the Reds in May of 2022, admitting a number of injuries have been 'very difficult'. He made 229 appearances for United, winning the Premier League in 2012/2013.
That was the topic of a simple but brilliant chant from the travelling Reds, who made the long journey down to a sunny Bournemouth. It was around the 20-minute mark when the away end could be heard chanting 'Jonesy 1, Gerrard 0' for a good few minutes after seeing their side take the lead through Casemiro.
Antony woos home crowd
The Brazilian was on the receiving end of a sharp elbow to the ribs from Bournemouth's Jaidon Anthony - accidentally, it should be said - midway through the first half and was down for some time and quite clearly in pain. The home crowd weren't overly happy with what they deemed an overreaction, with plenty making their feelings known.
However, they showed their appreciation for a moment of class minutes later. David de Gea launched a long
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Harry Maguire was among the Manchester United players to bid Phil Jones farewell following his Old Trafford exit.