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Cristiano Ronaldo dropped by Erik ten Hag for their trip to Chelsea after refusing to come on as a late substitute against Tottenham before leaving early; ...

"They beat Spurs the other night and thought they'd won the European Cup. They got hammered against Man City [without him], they lost to Brighton, they lost to Brentford, they've drawn today and celebrated like they've won the league. "He has to take his punishment. Can he get back into the team before the World Cup? "Everyone was saying after the Spurs game it was Manchester United's best performance in years. "They asked the manager in the press conference about Ronaldo refusing to come on but they should have asked him when was he going to put him on? Cristiano is too good a player, too fantastic a character and the club have got to move on. "I'm going to try and defend him. 'I count on him') and that he "counts" on him for the rest of the season, but Sky Sports pundit Neville believes the 37-year-old should leave. Let’s focus on this game, it was a good game for my team and I have to compliment my team. That has been brewing over the last few weeks," said Keane. Because this has to end," said Neville.

Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo has to accept the consequences and potential backlash for the bad behaviour that means the Manchester United star sits ...

"What I said, I don't want to miss him. We want to fulfil our ambitions." "It's for this game and then we continue," he said. I don't have maybe to mention but it is so brilliant. "Both are not acceptable and that is why he gets some days off." "It is a difficult decision, it's clear," Ten Hag said.

Man United drew with Chelsea on Saturday evening and we'll bring you live reaction from the match at Stamford Bridge..

Defended near faultlessly and slid in to make a vital interception in the first-half. Unfortunately for Varane, he was forced off injured and appeared to be in tears. Almost every pass he played was forwards and the wait to occupy a position United failed to strengthen for five years has been worth it for they have recruited the world's best. Sancho was very quiet this evening and he's been hooked by Ten Hag, just minutes into the second half. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) defeated Tottenham 2-0 at Old Trafford on Wednesday and they were good value for that two-goal win. That forced Erik ten Hag to make the forward train separately with fitness coaches on Friday. [Read the full ratings here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-united-player-ratings-chelsea-25331670) At least they had another five-times Champions League winner to depend on. Ronaldo refused to come on for United in the win over Tottenham and he returned to the dressing room before the game had finished. [Read the full report here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-vs-man-united-highlights-25331680) Although United were without Ronaldo at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, they looked the better side in the first half and they were disappointed to concede in the 86th minute after Scott McTominay gave a penalty away at a corner. Fred and Bruno Fernandes both scored in the second half and [Marcus Rashford](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/marcus-rashford) would have been disappointed not to find the net.

Roy Keane and Gary Neville were embroiled in a heated debate over Cristiano Ronaldo's behaviour after Manchester United's draw with Chelsea on Saturday ...

He added: “The fact he still wants to do that is fantastic. “That battle that they’ve had for all those years, he’s not going to give it up easily, he wants to go to a team in the Champions League, he’s on a lot of money. When Neville and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink tried to respond, Keane reacted: “Let me finish! [Keane](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/roy-keane) and Neville agreed that the club were right to take action, the pair differed on whether United were better off without him in the side. He wants to play in the Champions League because that record he has, he’s 10 to 12 [goals] ahead of Messi, that’s so important to him. Keane said he admired Ronaldo’s elite mentality and that he has earned the right not to give up on top-level football just yet.

The Brazil midfielder levelled by the slimmest margin, with goal-line technology rightly awarding his effort at Stamford Bridge. Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga ...

Jorginho delivered off the spot again, but Chelsea could not quite hold on as Casemiro popped up to claim United a share of the spoils. Trevoh Chalobah thumped a far-post header against the crossbar from a corner as the Blues tried to crank up the pressure, and then Scott McTominay felled Armando Broja for the late penalty. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saw a low-power effort creep wide of a post as Chelsea fought for a foothold, then later failed to latch onto Raheem Sterling’s square ball in the area. Arrizabalaga was left to breathe a sigh of relief after United wasted the corner that he had conceded cheaply due to a fumble under no pressure. Chelsea identified this fixture as one of their matches to support Stonewall’s anti-discrimination Rainbow Laces campaign, with a host of initiatives around the match. Honours even in a cut-and-thrust encounter meant Chelsea stay fourth and United fifth in the Premier League table.

Against Chelsea, the Brazilian, Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen looked like a slick, modern and fully functional unit.

The introduction of Mateo Kovacic and the switch to a 4-3-3 led to Chelsea’s best spell of the game. But ultimately this is also a contact sport, a thing of guts and loins, of inches and millimetres, of who can win the grapple and who can summon the courage to leap highest when everything is on the line. United had 53% of the possession here, but more important was the ambition and calmness on the ball. This is a rapidly changing United team, and nowhere is the transition more dramatic and noticeable than in midfield. It had been a game of stratagems and counter-stratagems, plans made and then remade, two coaches trying to control the space on the pitch with the space in their heads. By the end of this taut and thrilling match, the iPads and the tactics boards had been stashed away.

Women's Super League ticket sales have soared following the European success of the England Lionesses.

Ticket sales are expected to surpass that number for the Villa game. And now for their return to Old Trafford, 20,000 tickets have already been purchased. United are due to take on Aston Villa at Old Trafford on December 3. "We set out at the start of the season wanting to break records and really highlight the unstoppable momentum generated from the UEFA Women’s EURO, and I am delighted we have been able to do that alongside seeing some enthralling matches and lots of entertainment. [Manchester United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-women) ’s home ground, Leigh Sports Village, had their highest attendance on the opening weekend, with a crowd of 5,315 watching their [4-0 win over Reading.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-women-reading-live-25035982) [success over Germany](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/england-germany-lionesses-euros-final-27622811), captain [Leah Williamson](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/leah-williamson) called on the 87,192 fans at Wembley, and the millions watching from home, to support women's football domestically too.

Casemiro earned Manchester United a point with a stoppage-time equaliser as Chelsea were left stunned at Stamford Bridge.

Jorginho seemingly won it for the Blues in the final minutes, as Scott McTominay brought Broja down in the box just a couple of minutes after coming on. United suffered a worrying blow as Raphael Varane limped off, the Frenchman in tears with his thoughts surely on the World Cup next month. United’s attacking output was increasingly limited to Fernandes trying his luck from distance.

Man Utd fans were accused of homophobic chants during the club's 1-1 draw at Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.

Because also when Rapha Varane came out, it was the same, the other side, the Chelsea fans. Ten Hag said: "I think it doesn't belong in the stands but when I call the stands, I mention the stands, I mean the whole stadium. [Manchester United's](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) game with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge "do not belong in the stands".

Chelsea boss Graham Potter says its clear weve still got a lot of work to do after reports of homophobic chanting from Manchester United fans on day when ...

This includes working with fan groups to educate fans on the offence which discriminatory language causes." A Manchester United spokesperson later said: "Homophobia, like all forms of discrimination, has no place in football. Chelsea boss Graham Potter says "it's clear we've still got a lot of work to do" after reports of homophobic chanting from Manchester United fans on day when clubs showed support for Rainbow Laces campaign; United counterpart Erik ten Hag: "It does not belong in the stands"

The boss has made just one change from the side that beat Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in mid-week, with Christian Eriksen coming into the side to start at ...

"We know how to do it and I think we can do it quite quickly. And I think also we have players on the pitch, they are smart, they are clever. And like I say, they are focused, they are concentrated, and also, they enjoy the training, which is good to see." We know what we have to anticipate. But we are professional, we have to focus on the game. Speaking to Sky Sports, the Dutchman added: "Our focus is totally on this game.

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United have 'expressed interest in MLS starlet Jhon Duran, joining Liverpool in the race for the £10 million-rated forward's ...

Jhon Duran picked up five goals and eight assists in the MLS last season for Chicago Fire The 18-year-old picked up eight goals and five assists in 27 games last season, and is believed to have attracted interest from around Europe. - Jhon Duran picked up five goals and eight assists in the MLS last season

Ronaldo returned to the dressing room at Old Trafford early on Wednesday night and he refused to come on the pitch, which forced Erik ten Hag to make him train ...

In the second half, they get the goal from the penalty, but the belief was there, we kept fighting, the spirit was amazing and that's why we get a point. The most important thing for me was the reaction after the 1-0, the belief that exists, the togetherness is amazing. Chelsea looked set to win the three points, but Casemiro scored a dramatic equaliser in stoppage time to rescue a point.

It was a mixed evening for Manchester United in the capital, but one that ultimately ended on a high with a dramatic last-gasp equaliser from Casemiro.

The Reds will move quickly on, but our momentum is clear. His injury-time header was also his first goal for the club, too. Since losing our first two Premier League games of the season, we've lost just one of our last nine, and during that period have played all of the current top six. His passionate celebrations in front of the away end will only cement the feeling that he is integrating very smoothly into United life. It's the former Real Madrid man's second Man of the Match award since joining the Reds in the summer, following his excellent performance against Newcastle last weekend. Thankfully the Brazilian's header salvaged a much-merited point, and instead we can focus on the positive aspects of the Reds' performance.

Cristiano Ronaldo might have watched on wondering whether Man United would have won if he had played at Chelsea. But the situation is paradoxical.

United were purposeful and adventurous - especially in the first-half - and with Casemiro flanked by the recalled Christian Eriksen. With a back four, Chilwell regained his sense of adventure and Chelsea edged the second-half. But the scorer was a Brazilian. Ten Hag is especially demanding of Antony, a talent he unearthed and developed for two years in Amsterdam. Ten Hag swiftly restored harmony when Antony scolded Dalot for intercepting a pass intended for him and was urged to face his opponent instead. More important than Ronaldo to United is Raphael Varane, forced off for the second time this month. Almost every pass he played was forwards and the wait to occupy a position United failed to strengthen for five years has been worth it for they have recruited the world's best. United's options were so limited the attacking alternatives were Alejandro Garnacho and Facundo Pellistri, the latter still yet to play for the club he joined more than two years ago. Ronaldo was conspicuous by his absences on the terraces, too. The Chelsea draw was further proof goals are hard to come by for United. United's actual No.9, Anthony Martial, has started twice for them in the last year. In a game they will, deep down, be disappointed not to have won, for a delirious minute the draw felt like victory.

Man United U21s beat Wolves 3-2 on Saturday at Carrington to record their first win of the season in Premier League 2.

He's training with them on a regular basis, so like a lot of our players, they're in with the manager on a daily basis and he's got close eyes on him and a great interest in him. He knows that he's started to perform in the last few weeks. "Nights like this will help with that, in terms of impressing the manager and [Darren] Fletch and the wider football world. United have struggled in the Premier League 2 this season and Saturday's three points against Wolves will be warmly welcomed. Shoretire endured a slow start to the campaign but he continued his rich vein of form against Wolves. "There was interest in him on loan but the club felt for his development he needs to be in and around the first-team.

Gary Neville has delivered his verdict on Cristiano Ronaldo's refusal to step off the bench during Man United's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Manager [Erik ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) chose to take disciplinary action against the forward, leaving him out of the squad for Saturday's teatime trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. "When you look at whether Cristiano should be selected, Manchester United are better without him - and Erik ten Hag knows that. I have to say, as someone in the dressing room, it's something that's unacceptable. He also conceded that United are 'better' when the 37-year-old is not playing. He has started just twice in the Premier League so far this season, highlighting that he has been out-of-favour under Ten Hag. [Ronaldo](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo), who was dropped to the bench for the visit of Spurs, refused to come on as a substitute late on in the contest, instead choosing to get up off the bench, walk back down the tunnel and head for home.

Anthony Martial and Cristiano Ronaldo were absent for United against Chelsea and Casemiro scored their only goal.

"We had to switch the system that we only faced one time and that was against Sociedad in the first-half. But we didn't make the right decisions on the ball in the second-half. We already had to score first-half and you make your life easier.

English football bosses have condemned homophobic chanting from Manchester United fans at Chelsea as the Stamford Bridge club has also insisted that the ...

Chelsea and the FA condemn Manchester United fans for homophobic chants during their draw at Stamford Bridge... "We are proud to be supporting Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign and today acts as proof that we must do more to make football a game for everyone. "We believe football is everybody's game, and we will continue to do our utmost to use our influence to drive meaningful change so that our game is for all." "The FA strongly condemns the use of the term "rent boy" and we are determined to drive it out of our game," said an FA spokesperson. "We stand firmly against all forms of discrimination and we are striving to ensure our game is a safe environment for all, which truly embraces diversity and challenges hateful conduct both on and off the pitch. "We continue to work closely with the Crown Prosecution Service, as well as the UK Football Policing Unit, in relation to the use of this term.

Erik ten Hag was proud of his team's ability to fight back as Manchester United salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw with Chelsea in stoppage time at Stamford ...

So, for now, I am not looking at the table, I am looking at the process and the progress.” “It is what it is and we accept it and we fought back. “He is growing from game to game and now, he made the equaliser. “I don’t know, it is so short after we finished the game. But the team found their energy and their strength and fought back. And in the end, I think a point was justified.

Erik ten Hag delivers the latest news on Rapha after he went off at Stamford Bridge.

Ten Hag told reporters after the game: "It is difficult to say how it is now because it is so soon after the game. Of course he is experienced, but [the] medical [staff] have to do their job, have to make the assessment and set the right diagnosis, and then from there on can come a conclusion.” While Varane was able to walk off the pitch with the club physio and doctor, he was crying as he did so signifying the potential severity of the injury.

Manchester United issue a statement after a homophobic chant was heard coming from some away fans on Saturday.

Also on show at Old Trafford next Sunday will be the ever-present Rainbow Devils banner promoting our LGBTQ+ supporters’ club. This includes working with fan groups to educate fans on the offence which discriminatory language causes.” Manchester United is proud of our diverse fan base and the work we have done to reduce instances like we sadly heard at Stamford Bridge.

The Man United boss' management of the Cristiano Ronaldo saga has been exemplary.

In the team, we have values and standards and I have to control that.” "I have to set standards and values and I have to control them. Ten Hag dropped him for the trip to Chelsea as a result, hoping that he will “reflect” on his actions. He’s been successful at quelling the internal toxicity before it has arisen and thus re-laying the foundations for a high-standard long-term culture at United. [Ronaldo](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo)’s exit before full-time against Rayo Vallecano caused a stir again - but he dealt with the noise superbly, criticising and warning the superstar about his behaviour. He also revived the form of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho in what looked like a promising frontline partnership.

Manchester United legends Roy Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo clash over Erik ten Hag's handling of the Cristiano Ronaldo issue at Old Trafford.

When Neville suggested that few Manchester United fans would want to see Ronaldo in the starting line-up, Keane gave a curt response. He’s going to have to leave, that’s it, that’s all it is." The former United captain went on to suggest that Ronaldo will have to leave the club. The legendary midfielder said: "There are players at Man United who have done a lot worse than what he's done." He goes to Everton a week later, comes on, scores a goal. He said: "I couldn't care less what fans think. He went on, explaining what he sees Ronaldo contributing to the team: "They played Man City a few weeks ago and it could've been 16 [goals they conceded]. The manager says, 'I'm not bringing him on' because he didn’t want to disrespect Ronaldo. Neville continued: "End it this week or create a truce to get to the World Cup. if you’re doing things like that you've got to leave." He said: "For me, [he] had no choice, no option... Neville began the debate by backing ten Hag's decision.

The Brazilian midfielder was once again in superb for as Erik ten Hag's side rescued a late point at Stamford Bridge.

Registering 68 touches and 10 ball recoveries, it is hard not to see why United were so keen on bringing in the midfielder to help fill a clear missing piece of their puzzle earlier this year. Casemiro is quite scary,'' he wrote on social media, following yesterday's draw in the capital. Gary Lineker was quick to back up the recent praise, insisting he himself is already impressed with what he has seen from the five-time Champions League winner.

Man Utd's Jadon Sancho was poor again at Chelsea and Erik ten Hag brought him off shortly after half-time.

This was supposed to be the season that Sancho truly showed what he is capable of, not the campaign which really tested supporters' patience with him. His performances have regressed, he has stopped doing what made him the talk of Europe and he's now running out of excuses in his second season at Old Trafford. Sancho was on the bench again for Omonia at home but he returned to the lineup against Newcastle. Sancho was anonymous against Manchester City, lacklustre and devoid of creativity against Omonia in Cyprus and he was finally dropped to the bench at Goodison Park. It's frustrating to watch Sancho and Ten Hag felt that at Stamford Bridge. Ten Hag has not been afraid to make big decisions during his premiership and hauling a player off just minutes after half-time was a statement of his authority.

Chelsea, Manchester United and the Football Association (FA) have all condemned the homophobic chanting heard during Saturday's Premier League match.

This includes working with fan groups to educate fans on the offence which discriminatory language causes.” “We believe football is everybody’s game, and we will continue to do our utmost to use our influence to drive meaningful change so that our game is for all.” A United statement read: “Homophobia, like all forms of discrimination, has no place in football.