Manchester United look for Europa League boost after Ibrahimovic ban blow

Manchester United will have to cope without their leading marksman for their next three domestic games after Zlatan Ibrahimovic accepted his Football Association violent conduct charge. Jose Mourinho cannot include the suspended striker in his squad for Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final trip to Chelsea, or Premier League games with Middlesbrough and West Brom after the 35-year-old was punished for an incident in Saturday’s draw with Bournemouth when his elbow struck the side of Tyrone Mings’ face.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic suspended for three matches as Tyrone Mings contests ban

Manchester United will miss Zlatan Ibrahimovic for three games after he accepted a Football Association charge for violent conduct – while Bournemouth’s Tyrone Mings also faces a ban for the ugly scenes at Old Trafford. Ibrahimovic, who has scored 26 goals in his maiden season in English football, will be absent for Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final trip to Chelsea as well as Premier League contests against Middlesbrough and West Brom having been charged for the incident where his elbow struck Mings in the face during Saturday’s 1-1 draw.

Rooney & Shaw left out of Man Utd squad

The England duo will not make the long trip to Russia to face Rostov, but Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been included in the selection by Jose Mourinho Wayne Rooney and Luke Shaw have been left out of Manchester United’s squad for the Europa League trip to Rostov, it has been confirmed. Rooney has fallen out of favour with manager Jose Mourinho in recent weeks and was not included in either squad for the encounters with Saint-Etienne in the previous round of the competition.

Ibrahimovic to usher in new golden era for United – Mourinho

Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks set to remain as Manchester United’s talisman for another year and launch the next glory era, according to manager Jose Mourinho. The 35-year-old Swedish striker’s two goals in last Sunday’s League Cup final against Southampton took his tally to 26 goals this season — and his personal trophy haul to a staggering 31 in his career.

Michael Carrick ready to retire if Manchester United contract is not extended

The 35-year-old midfielder is the second-longest serving player at Old Trafford – after Wayne Rooney – and his 11-year contribution will be recognised with a testimonial on June 4. The match will pit a Manchester United 2008 XI against the Michael Carrick All-Stars, a day that will raise money for charity and could also act as his farewell. Carrick’s contract expires in the summer and, despite still impressing for United, would seriously consider calling time on his playing career if his deal was not extended.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman open to Wayne Rooney return

London: Everton manager Ronald Koeman paved the way Tuesday for Wayne Rooney’s return to the club of his youth by saying he would make the side “stronger”. Last week Rooney said he was staying with Manchester United following persistent speculation he could make a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s double wins League Cup for Man United

Zlatan Ibrahimovic powered in a late header to win the League Cup for Manchester United on Sunday, sealing a 3-2 victory over Southampton after a two-goal lead was thrown away by Jose Mourinho’s side. It was Ibrahimovic’s second goal in the final after putting United ahead from a free kick, taking the 35-year-old Swede’s tally to 26 goals in an incredible first season at United where his performances have more than lived up to the swagger.

Where are they now? Manchester United’s 2010 League Cup winning side

“In that way we hope United will win at the weekend and one of the biggest clubs wins the FA Cup , because then it’s possible seventh in the table can play a qualification for the Europa League “. Thus, it seems very likely that the EFL Cup final tonight will have no bearing whatsoever on Mourinho’s future at Manchester United, but he will want his team to reward their hard work this season with silverware.

Beckham and Neville brothers enjoy birthday bash in Paris

JAMIE CARRAGHER: Leicester should build a statue of Ranieri… I’m raging with the players after he gave them their greatest season Ranieri was fired at the airport hotel… Leicester owners let him take charge in Seville but his fate had been sealed He may only be 23, but Nathan Redmond has been working towards an EFL Cup final appearance for his entire life… and he wants to fulfill his dreams against United Punching above his weight? Depay wishes Mayweather a happy birthday… while wearing Luis Vuitton boxing gloves worth A 4,000 ‘What happened when I was sacked as champion is peanuts compared to Claudio’: Mourinho pays tribute to friend Ranieri with initials on United shirt ‘Yesterday my dream died’: Ranieri releases statement after Leicester sack… as fans turn up outside his home to offer support Leicester went from top of the world to relegation battlers: How it unravelled for … (more)

City win, but lose Gabriel

London: Manchester City’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus broke a bone in his foot during Monday’s 2-0 win over Bournemouth, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 19-year-old, who came off after 15 minutes of the game, could face a long layoff but City gave no time frame and said further examinations of the metatarsal would be needed to establish the extent of his absence.

The 17-plate cars that will depreciate slowly

Don’t make the same car-buying mistake as De Gea, Rooney and Hazard – choose a car that holds its value like Zlatan’s Porsche… Premier League footballers are some of the most idolised people on the planet, but they’re accustomed to making the odd mistake or two. No, we’re not talking about Wayne Rooney’s various on and off-field controversies – we’re referring to the BMW i8 he drives that loses 32 per cent of its value in the first year of ownership.

Manchester United make a 80m Griezmann their top transfer target

The Old Trafford outfit are keen to recruit the 25-year-old and Atletico may need to sell to fund the move to their new stadium Manchester United have made Antoine Griezmann their top transfer target and will tempt Atletico Madrid with an offer in the region of a 80 million in the summer. Manager Jose Mourinho is still looking to improve his side’s attack in order to compete with the best in the Premier League and Europe, and the Portuguese sees the 25-year-old France forward as a player who can provide quality across a number of positions at Old Trafford.

Rooney can leave for China if he wants, says Mourinho

A few hours after he became Manchester United’s record goalscorer, the club’s marketing department were, true to form, announcing their range of Wayne Rooney memorabilia – mugs and shirts all bearing the number 250. However, now he has broken Sir Bobby Charlton’s record how much longer will Rooney remain at Old Trafford? He will always be a part of the fabric of Manchester United’s history but when asked if Rooney might move to China or the United States, his manager, Jose Mourinho, said he would not stand in his way.

250! History-maker Rooney saves the day for listless Man Utd

The captain came off the bench to net a 94th-minute equaliser, taking him past Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time tally History maker and saviour. It has been a while since Wayne Rooney delivered a really memorable, game-changing goal for Manchester United but on Saturday he was the man of the moment as the Red Devils somehow snatched a point when all seemed lost against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.

Wayne Rooney becomes Manchester United’s record goalscorer

The 31-year-old surpassed Sir Bobby Charlton’s total with a free-kick at the death against Stoke to rescue a point for United. It has been a difficult season for Rooney, who had failed to net in the Premier League since the opening day of the campaign, but his late effort ensures his place in the record books.

Rooney salvages point for United with club record 250th goal

After the long wait to break Manchester United’s scoring record, Wayne Rooney ensured the landmark 250th goal was still dramatic. The United captain bent in a free kick in stoppage time at Stoke to salvage a 1-1 draw on Saturday in the Premier League and move clear of Bobby Charlton at the top of the club’s all-time scoring leaderboard.