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 Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has provided the reasoning behind his starting XI, ahead of our Carabao Cup tie against Aston Villa this evening. The boss has opted to make seven changes for our second meeting with Villa in four days, with Martin Dubvraka, Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Scott McTominay, Fred, Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial all coming into the side. Shola Shoretire and Facundo Pellistri also make the bench, like they did in the West Midlands at the weekend, with both young Reds hoping to potentially make an impact at the Theatre of Dreams. Cristiano Ronaldo misses out due to illness, with Ten Hag shedding further light on our no.7's omission from the matchday squad, with Jadon Sancho and Antony still out. “Ilness,” confirmed the boss, when asked about Ronaldo’s absence. “Not available. It’s difficult to say how he recovers but I’m not worried.” Martial also comes into the starting XI for the first time in a competitive Old Trafford game since scoring in a ...

  Erik ten Hag has outlined how his United side should look in a couple of years' time, and says that clever work in the transfer market and the promotion of Academy talent are key to making it a reality. The comments came on the back of an excellent question posed by Kerala-based supporters Arjun Menon and Arjun Balachandran at the pre-Aston Villa media conference, where fans were invited to quiz the boss. They asked for Erik's view on how the squad will look in a couple of years' time and the importance of a transfer strategy, allied to looking towards the youth team for reinforcements. The Dutchman was keen to stress that the biggest factor towards any success will be ensuring his coaching methods are instilled in the players. “Yeah, yeah. I believe in that last [point]," Ten Hag explained. "It’s two sides: good scouting and being successful in the transfer market, but also [a] good youth philosophy that brings up players. “When we are two years further [on], I...

 Official: as Chelsea coach Graham Potter and Chelsea Offical page confirm the return of Eden hazard for a three year deal ,Good luck on your next chapter,medical ongoing  #BOOMchallenge

  I’m coming back home to a club where my heart belongs because I have an unfinished business at Stamford bridge says Chelsea icon Eden Hazard #BOOMchallenge

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  CR7 to Chelsea Completed; Watch Cristiano Ronaldo officially complete two years deal with Chelsea following Todd Boehly offer to be above Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid players #Fieldaction

 Video : Watch Cristiano Ronaldo gives his full decision in today's interview of his move to Chelsea and set to arrive London tomorrow to meet Potter and Boehly for his contract talk and signings