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Man Utd player ratings: Garnacho inspires comeback against Brentford but Casemiro struggles
MANCHESTER UNITED produced a rousing comeback to beat Brentford at Old Trafford.
Goals by Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund cancelled out Ethan Pinnock’s first-half opener.
The Red Devils’ win will ease pressure on beleaguered boss Erik ten Hag, who this week defiantly blasted reports that he is on the verge of the sack.
On a crucial afternoon for Ten Hag and Co, here’s how SunSport rated each United performer.
ANDRE ONANA – 6
Did not have much to do for a lot of the game but pulled out a good first-half save to deny Christian Norgaard.
DIOGO DALOT – 6
Good display from right-back and almost capped it with a goal when he stormed forward only to have his effort beaten away by Mark Flekken.
MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 6
At the centre of the controversy in first-half injury time as he had to leave the field with a bleeding head wound and from a corner Brentford scored. He was already looking suspect as was the bandage that was put on his head early in the game in the first place.
JONNY EVANS – 7
Continuing an amazing end to his career at Old Trafford. Man of the match last time out in the goalless draw at Aston Villa and looked solid again. Great ovation when he came off towards the end.
LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7
Shifted to an unaccustomed left-back spot but without problems and was particularly good getting forward down the flank.
CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 6
Chosen alongside Casemiro instead of new buy Manuel Ugarte who was on the bench again, but struggled to get into this game although he was involved for Hojlund’s goal. Thankful for the referee’s whistle in the first period calling play back for a foul after missing a sitter.
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CASEMIRO – 5
Looked like he was off in the summer but back in the team although looking to be missing a yard and often beaten to the ball.
MARCUS RASHFORD – 7
Does not operate as well on the right but Garnacho was so good down the left. Highlight of his first half was an incredible crossfield ball from right to left to set up Garnacho. Then in the second he provided the assist for Garnacho’s leveller.
BRUNO FERNANDES – 7
Tried to orchestrate something from midfield but looked a frustrated figure in the first period. Then he showed his class after the break with that great little flick to set up Hojlund for his goal.
ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 8
Had an all action first half after switching from the right to the left but wasted too many chances. Made up for it in the second with a fine finish from Rashford’s cross in a man of the match performance.
RASMUS HOJLUND – 7
After getting one in Porto to open his season’s account he is now off and running with his first league goal of the campaign. A cool, clever chipped little finish it was too. The hope will be that starts a much needed run of goals but he needs to see more of the ball.
SUBSTITUTES
Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 74) – 5
Strange change to make after Hojlund had just scored. His replacement fluffed the one half chance he had.
Victor Lindelof (for Evans, 89) – 6
A change that largely gave the fans a chance to acclaim Evans’ performance.
Manuel Ugarte (for Casemiro, 88) – 6
A change that probably should have come earlier.
Noussair Mazraoui (for Garnacho, 90+1) – 6
Back after a heart procedure for a few late minutes.
Newcastle 0 Brighton 1: Danny Welbeck scores winner before he is stretchered off needing oxygen in worrying scenes
ANTHONY GORDON got the drinks in but it was the vintage Danny Welbeck celebrating victory from the medical room.
The ex-Arsenal star was carried off receiving oxygen for the pain with a bad back after securing the points for Brighton against a toothless Newcastle.
Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler, two years the striker’s junior, will be praying the blow inflicted by Fabian Schar’s knee is not as serious as first feared.
Welbeck put the dampeners on Gordon’s Toon party to inflict a first home defeat of the season on the Magpies.
He only managed five goals in the entirety of last season – but this was his fifth already this term as he continued the form of his life.
And it was enough to call last orders on Newcastle’s incredible 280-day unbeaten St James’ run.
The day started with pints flowing in the nearby Strawberry pub after Gordon put money behind the bar as a thank you to fans for their support after his penalty miss at Everton.
And it looked like they would be getting sunk well into the night as he and Newcastle started strong.
Lewis Hall wanted a penalty in the opening stages after he ran at Jack Hinshelwood, who then slipped inside his box and ended up touching the ball with his hand while grounded.
The ref deemed it an accident, and the VAR team soon confirmed that they felt the same way, much to the relief of the visitors.
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Brighton’s one attempt at a breakaway was stopped in its tracks before they had even gone over half way, Dan Burn going into the book for yanking back his ex-Seagulls team-mate Welbeck.
Gordon then got his first gallop, beating two men and pulling back for Alexander Isak, only the Swede’s strike smashed into his own player Jacob Murphy and wide.
Brighton could not get out from their 18-yard line, and nerves looked to be jangling as Burn headed into the side-netting before the game changed dramatically within two minutes.
Isak beat the offside trap to meet Bruno Guimaraes’ beautifully defence-splitting pass.
He only had Verbruggen to beat, but the Dutch stopper stood tall to deny the usually lethal forward with his feet.
It was a big miss – and within seconds Newcastle were punished as Brighton scored with their first shot.
The golden oldie made it look so simple, chesting down Lewis Dunk’s long free-kick forward, playing a one-two with Georginio Rutter before holding off Tino Livramento and Hall to poke home.
Gordon tried to fizz as Verbruggen palmed away a curling effort before he headed one over after the break.
The goalie denied Isak twice, one right-handed after a slight deflection, inbetween saving a Joelinton strike as frustration began to mount around St. James’.
Jeers met the decision to bring off Tonali, who was replaced by Joe Willock, but things could have turned toxic if Burn had not bravely blocked Ferdi Kadioglu’s volley.
Gordon then ensured it was a flat-ending as he was sent clean through by Schar’s long-ball, but instead of taking it on, he opted to shoot early and it was straight at Verbruggen.
Then the sad moment with Welbeck came, the former England international falling to the turf clutching lower back after going up for a header with Schar.
He received a standing ovation from both fans as he was carried off on a stretcher.
But there were no cheers at the full-time whistle, which arrived with Verbruggen coming through a sea of bodies to collect a corner.
Adam Azim vs Ohara Davies LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates as highly-rated young star faces tough test at the Copper Box
ADAM AZIM is back in action facing one of the toughest tests of his young career.
The Assassin will face the tough Ohara Davies on a stacked card at the Copper Box that also includes the return of Anthony Yarde.
Dan Azeez also faces Lewis Edmondson for the British light-heavyweight title, while Michael McKinson and Tulani Mbenge scrap for the vacant IBO welterweight title.
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Anthony Yarde vs Ralfs Vilcans LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates as as light-heavyweight star makes return to the ring
ANTHONY YARDE is back in action as he keeps busy ahead of some potential mega-fights in 2025.
The Beast from the East, 33, is facing Latvian champ Ralfs Vilcans – who comes to the ring with a decent record of 17-1 but is fighting outside of Latvia for only the fourth time.
Yarde, who pushed light-heavyweight king Artur Beterbiev hard in 2023, will be hoping to keep sharp and in shape ahead of potential world title bouts late next year.
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Danny Welbeck stretchered off and left needing oxygen after suffering back injury in Brighton’s clash at Newcastle
DANNY Welbeck has been stretchered off after suffering a back injury against Newcastle.
The Brighton star required oxygen after falling to the turf during Saturday’s game at St James Park.
Welbeck opened the scoring as the Seagulls targeted back-to-back league wins.
But his day was cut short after an incident in the 77th minute.
The former Arsenal star fell to the floor following an innocuous coming together with Toon centre-back Fabian Schar.
He appeared to tweak something in his back, hitting the deck before calling for medical staff.
Welbeck required oxygen as he was stretchered from the field, with Jan Paul van Hecke replacing him.
The 33-year-old has been enjoying a stunning start to the new campaign.
He has already netted as many goals in the league this season as he managed in the entire of last term.
After his strike on Saturday, Welbeck now has five goals – as many as he managed in 29 league games in 2023/24.
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Michael Schumacher’s record-breaking F1 Ferrari that ‘defined his legacy’ is tipped to sell for an eye-watering sum
MICHAEL Schumacher’s most successful and final F1 Ferrari is set to sell for a whopping £11.5million.
The 220mph 2006 Ferrari 248 F1 was driven by the legendary racer in his last season with the manufacturer.
During this campaign, Schumacher had five Grand Prix victories and made eight podiums.
The wins featured at the San Marino, European, US, French, and German Grands Prix.
The motor was one of the 55-year-old’s most successful rides during his time with Scuderia Ferrari.
The car was also Ferrari’s first V8-powered F1 vehicle since 1964, after engine regulations were brought into the 2006 season.
Not only does the vehicle boast an impressive number of accolades, but it was also the vehicle Schumacher surpassed Ayrton Senna’s pole position record.
The history-making motor was purchased directly from Ferrari in 2007 by the current owner.
The vehicle is not only a vital piece of F1 history it is also a cornerstone of Schumacher’s legacy.
The car is now heading under the hammer, with bidding ending on 19 November.
It will also be displayed in New York City from November 8 to 20.
Shelby Myers, head of private Sales at RM Sotheby’s, stated: “In the world of motorsport, Michael Schumacher’s name is accurately used to define the pinnacle of racing—synonymous with greatness, which we often hear referenced.
“There are, however, cars that Schumacher drove and perhaps won a race or two in, and then there are the few cars that truly define his legacy, such as chassis 254.
“When we peel back the layers, very rarely does a Schumacher-era car carry as much weight as this one.
“My professional acumen involves determining what some of the world’s truly great cars are, especially those which we believe will be among the most important of all time for generations to come.
“There is no question that we consider the competition variants of any manufacturer the most sought-after.
“This has been true for every era of car collecting.
“As we triangulate what truly defines greatness, intrinsic characteristics such as manufacturer brand equity, astonishing aesthetic beauty, associated racing drivers, absolute rarity, significant ownership provenance, and so forth all factor into the equation.
“Perhaps the single most important defining characteristic among these elite competition cars is their racing record.
“Chassis 254 is at the very top of the pyramid.
“Never before has anything carrying the Schumacher name come to public sale with more wins or podium finishes.
“In fact, there is only one other chassis with more wins than chassis 254.
“In his last season with Ferrari, this car defined the legacy of perhaps the greatest driver in history, competing with one of the most storied automotive brands of all time.
“It truly does not get better.”
Schumacher suffered a severe brain injury in a skiing accident in 2013.
He now lives a private life in Switzerland, as reported on Luxury Auto News.
Ore Oduba’s wife Portia breaks silence after sad split from Strictly winner following nine-year marriage
ORE Oduba’s wife Portia has spoken out for the first time following the pair’s shock split.
The couple announced they were ending their nine-year marriage earlier this week, with presenter Ore confirming the news on Instagram.
Today, Portia posted her own statement on the social media site, thanking fans and followers for their support as they navigate their divorce.
Posting on her Stories, Portia shared a photo of herself looking out to the ocean, writing over the picture: “I just wanted to come on and say thank you so much for every single message.
“I don’t know what my next chapter looks like, but who ever does, that’s life.
“Thank you again to you, if you have followed me on here for a long time or if you are new, hello!
“I’ll be back on here as soon as. Save me a wine! I’m ok.”
The couple’s break-up shocked longtime followers of the pair, who have watched on as they got engaged, married and welcomed two children – Roman, six, and Genie, three, together.
Ore and Portia first met in 2010 when they were studying at Loughborough University.
Portia was also a prominent support for Ore when he competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016, eventually lifting the glitterball alongside pro partner Joanne Clifton.
Swerving rumours of the long-derided “Strictly curse”, Ore made sure Portia bonded with Joanne throughout their time on the show together.
In one interview, he told The Sun: “The show is so 24/7 and I didn’t want Portia to feel like an outsider. The three of us went out for dinner and bowling together. I won.
“But Portia and Jo got on so brilliantly, I was the third wheel! If anything, the curse has stolen my wife because I feel left out when we all hang out together.
“I really couldn’t have been more fortunate than to get two brilliant blonde bombshells in my life.”
Since his time on the show, he has become a regular face in musicals, often heading out on tour for weeks at a time.
This has included stints in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, Grease and Curtains The Musical, as well as appearing on the Strictly Live tour for two years – once as a participant and once as host.
On Thursday, Ore confirmed he and Portia had decided to privately end their marriage months ago.
The statement read: “Hi guys. Portia and I are sad to announce that we separated earlier this year.
“We’re so grateful for all the love you’ve shared with us both over the years.
“And we want to thank you in advance for respecting our privacy as we navigated this difficult transition.
“We will be making no further comment. Be kind, always.”
How Archaeologists hunting Noah’s Ark made incredible discovery at boat-shaped mound dating back to biblical times
IN the remote mountains of eastern Turkey, a team of archaeologists and scientists made a discovery that could reignite one of the world’s oldest mysteries: the search for Noah’s Ark.
After decades of speculation, the so-called Durupinar formation — a boat-shaped mound lying just two miles from the Turkey–Iran border — has once again captured the world’s attention.
The story began with a Kurdish farmer’s curious find in 1948, but it wasn’t until the summer of 2021 that an international team of experts set out to scientifically analyse this intriguing geological formation.
Working under the banner of the “Mount Ararat and Noah’s Ark Research Team,” scientists from universities in Turkey and the United States converged on the site with state-of-the-art technology and a singular mission: to determine whether the formation could hold traces of human activity dating back to biblical times.
Digging for truth
The team approached the project with cautious optimism.
While the Durupinar formation had been known for decades — first brought to wider attention in the 1950s by Turkish Army Captain Ilhan Durupinar — scientific consensus on its origins remained elusive.
Was it merely a natural formation, or could it truly be the petrified remains of the legendary Ark?
In order to answer this, the researchers began collecting nearly 30 samples of soil and rock from the site, each carefully chosen to help unlock the geological secrets of the mound.
Their analysis, conducted at Istanbul Technical University, sought to determine the age and composition of the formation, with a specific focus on identifying signs of ancient human activity or evidence that the site had once been submerged underwater.
The results, when they came, were astonishing.
The samples were dated between 3500 and 5000 years old — perfectly matching the biblical timeline of Noah’s flood.
Even more intriguingly, the team uncovered the presence of clay-like substances and marine materials within the soil.
These findings fuelled the theory that the Durupinar formation might indeed have been part of a marine environment thousands of years ago, strengthening the hypothesis that this could be where Noah’s Ark came to rest.
Unveiling the mystery
It’s hard to ignore the striking shape of the Durupinar formation. From the ground, the site appears as an enormous, 538-foot-long mound, tapering to a point much like the bow of a ship.
For decades, this feature alone has drawn adventurers, scientists, and Ark enthusiasts to the region, hoping that this natural wonder could be the key to unlocking the truth behind one of the Bible’s most enduring stories.
The physical characteristics of the site align closely with the biblical description of the Ark: “A length of three hundred cubits, a width of fifty cubits, and a height of thirty cubits.”
For some, these dimensions are too close to be mere coincidence.
But the significance of this discovery goes beyond its dimensions.
As Professor Dr. Faruk Kaya, Vice Rector of Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, noted: “According to the initial results, it’s believed there were human activities in this region since the Chalcolithic period,” which spans from 5500 to 3000 BC.
This period, marked by the transition from stone to metal tools, places the site firmly within the timeline of ancient civilisations.
Such evidence strengthens the possibility that humans may have used this region during or after a catastrophic flood event.
Noah’s Ark global significance
For those involved in the research, the importance of this discovery is not limited to its religious implications.
While Noah’s Ark is a key element in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, the story also speaks to larger human questions about survival, faith, and the fragility of life in the face of natural disasters.
The team’s findings, particularly the marine materials embedded in the formation’s soil, suggest that the area may have been submerged in a vast body of water at some point.
Could this be evidence of the Great Flood?
While the theory remains highly speculative, the notion that ancient humans witnessed and survived such a cataclysm has captivated scholars and theologians alike for centuries.
For Professor Kaya and his colleagues, the potential to link these scientific findings with one of history’s most famous legends is both exhilarating and daunting.
Speaking at the recent 7th International Symposium on Mount Ararat and Noah’s Ark, Kaya emphasised the significance of their work.
“An essential outcome of the symposium is the decision to conduct more research in Cudi and Ararat, known as the Mesopotamian region. Both are referenced in the Holy Quran and the Bible,” he said.
A history of searching for the Ark
This is not the first time scientists have believed they were close to finding Noah’s Ark.
The Durupinar formation itself was first noted in the early 20th century, though its discovery has long been clouded by competing theories and debates over its origins.
The search for the Ark stretches back to antiquity, with religious pilgrims and explorers alike combing the slopes of Mount Ararat for traces of the fabled vessel.
While some dismissed the formation as a natural phenomenon, others held firm to the belief that the site contained the remains of the Ark, petrified and buried by time.
Modern technology has brought a new level of rigour to these efforts.
From satellite imaging to advanced geological sampling, the tools available to today’s researchers offer unprecedented opportunities to test ancient sites for signs of human activity.
Still, many caution that scientific proof of the Ark’s existence may remain elusive, if not impossible to confirm.
What is the story of Noah's Ark?
NOAH’S Ark is a biblical story found in the Book of Genesis, chapters 6 to 9.
It describes how Noah, a righteous man, was instructed by God to build a large ark (a type of boat) to save himself, his family, and pairs of every animal species from a catastrophic flood.
According to the story, God decided to flood the Earth because of humanity’s widespread wickedness, but He chose to spare Noah because of his righteousness.
Noah built the ark as instructed, gathered animals and his family, and after the floodwaters receded, they repopulated the Earth.
The story is a key part of the Abrahamic religious traditions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) and is often interpreted as a message of faith, obedience, and God’s promise to never destroy the Earth with a flood again, symbolised by the rainbow.