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Carragher explains what Ronaldo really wants after latest Man Utd outburst

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Jamie Carragher believes Cristiano Ronaldo “wants to be sacked” by Manchester United after hitting out at the club in an explosive tell-all interview.

The Portuguese striker, 37, has disclosed his many grievances with how he is being treated by United in a brutally honest chat with friend and journalist Piers Morgan for his Talk TV show. Initial footage of the interview was released on Sunday evening with Morgan since claiming it was Ronaldo who approached him in a bid to set the record straight.

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Among a number of bold claims, Ronaldo stated he felt the club had “betrayed” him by trying to force him out of Old Trafford this season and last, while also admitting he does not respect United boss Erik ten Hag because “he doesn’t show respect for me”.

Man Utd were caught completely off guard by the interview, made public in the aftermath of their win over Fulham – which Ronaldo missed due to illness – with first murmurings heard as Red Devils players were preparing to board their flight back from London.

Carragher believes Ronaldo’s outburst is part of a wider ploy to get United to terminate his contract after the club blocked his exit as a free agent in the summer. “He wants to be sacked. I think that’s obvious,” the pundit told Sky Sports. “He told the club in the summer he wanted to leave, so I’m not sure where this disrespect comes from Erik ten Hag, I just don’t get this at all.

“I think he [Ronaldo] has disrespected Man Utd and Ten Hag. He wanted to leave in the summer, which is football – these things happen, players want to come and go at different times.

“But he wanted to leave, there were no takers, because maybe it was wages or a price Manchester United wanted and I think he knows that’s going to be the same in this next transfer window or maybe the following summer and I think he’s now basically trying to be sacked or allowed to leave on a free by the club because that’s the only way he’s going to get out.”

Ronaldo only signed an initial two-year contract on his return to United in September 2021, but the club do have an option to extend that by a further year should they choose to. That looks unlikely but United would no doubt prefer to recoup some of the £15million fee they paid Juventus to re-sign their former talisman.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner remains the top earner at United on wages in the region of £500,000-per-week. Finding another club to offer that kind of money and pay a fee for his services is almost unthinkable at this stage of his career. Ronaldo was United’s top goalscorer last season but has struggled to hold down a starting birth in Ten Hag’s new era.

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Arsenal star reveals injury that cost Gunners Premier League title last season

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Arsenal defender William Saliba has acknowledged that his injury setback played a role in hindering Arsenal’s title challenge during the latter stages of the 2022/23 season.

He expressed: “Yeah, it’s clear with me (fully fit), Arsenal could have been champions, but injuries are a part of football“.

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“Last year, I had a good season. Unfortunately, I got injured during the year and at the final sprint.”

Saliba, however, shifted his focus to the current season, emphasizing the team’s new ambitions and the hope for improved performance.

He missed the final two months of the Premier League season due to a serious back injury sustained during Arsenal’s Europa League match against Sporting CP in mid-March.

With Saliba’s current injury status uncertain, it remains to be seen if he will be available to play against Bournemouth in their upcoming match.

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Christopher Nkunku posts injury update as Chelsea star steps up recovery

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Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea‘s summer signing from RB Leipzig, is diligently working on his injury recovery.

The Frenchman has been sidelined with a knee injury since pre-season, which required surgery in early August. His expected return is no earlier than December.

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Despite the setback, Nkunku remains in high spirits. He recently shared a photo of himself in his home gym, wearing training gear, and captioned it “Homework.”

Chelsea has felt the absence of Nkunku in their attack this season, struggling to find the back of the net consistently.

Nkunku had an impressive goal-scoring record, bagging 23 goals in all competitions for RB Leipzig last season.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has had to cope with several other long-term injuries, including Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, and Carney Chukwuemeka, who have all been sidelined for various reasons.

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Antony returns to Man Utd training as club confirms he is available for selection

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Manchester United has made an announcement regarding Brazilian winger Antony, who is set to return to training.

Allegations of domestic abuse had been made against the 23-year-old, leading to his discussions with Greater Manchester Police.

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Following this interview, no restrictions were imposed on him, and he has reportedly provided evidence supporting his strong denials of the allegations. It’s important to note that he has not been arrested or charged in either Brazil or the UK.

In a statement, Manchester United, as Antony’s employer, stated that he will resume training at Carrington and will be available for selection while police inquiries continue. The situation will be continually reviewed as further developments arise.

Antony is not expected to participate in training on Friday and will not be considered for Manchester United’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday.

This decision follows his absence from four games since United granted him leave on full pay to address allegations made by three different women, including his former partner, Gabriela Cavallin.

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