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Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick's time at Lokomotiv Moscow: Fraud, or misunderstood? Manchester United's new interim manager only took on his role in Russia in July, but faced heavy criticism from both fans and members of the...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cristiano Ronaldo - Fires five shots Ronaldo took five shots (one on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created a chance during Sunday's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Ronaldo was held off the scoresheet but not from a lack of effort on his part. The forward crossed just once and created only one chance but his five shots led United in the win.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Fernandes - Leads United in crosses Fernandes took three shots (one on goal), crossed seven times (one accurate) and created two chances during Sunday's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Fernandes was held off the scoresheet despite being good going forward for United. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team while leading United with seven crosses in the win.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David De Gea - Shuts out Crystal Palace de Gea kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Sunday's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact de Gea helped United claim all three points by shutting out Crystal Palace on Sunday. The clean sheet was the third in 15 league starts for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 48.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Greenwood - Assists as substitute Greenwood had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot during Sunday's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Greenwood was subbed on in the 62nd minute and set up Fred for the game's lone goal in the 77th. The assist was the first of the season for the attacker as he made the most of his time on the pitch.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Martial - Out with injury Martial will miss United's match against Crystal Palace after feeling pain in training on Saturday.

Impact Martial will miss the match after coming up with some sort of knock in training. The rarely used attacker will hope to return in Wednesday's match with Young Boys as United's Champions League qualification from the group is already assured and some rotation could happen.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Lingard - Out with knock Lingard is not in Sunday's squad to face Crystal Palace after feeling pain in final training on Sunday.

Impact Lingard will miss the match after coming up with some sort of knock in training. The rarely used attacker will hope to return in Wednesday's match with Young Boys as United's Champions League qualification from the group is already assured and some rotation could happen.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Matic - Back in squad Sunday Matic (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact This is a good sign for Matic, who missed the midweek match with a hamstring issue. He'll still have to fight for time under the new manager, but he's at least healthy and didn't suffer a major hamstring injury.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Wan-Bissaka - On bench Sunday Wan-Bissaka (hand) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Wan-Bissaka is healthy following his hand injury, but he's on the bench in the first technical match under Ralf Rangnick. It's something to monitor in the coming weeks, as Diogo Dalot played well midweek and is continuing at right-back Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Rangnick makes Man U debut; Hertha's new coach too

Ralf Rangnick takes charge of Manchester United for the first time in a home game against Crystal Palace hoping to build on the team’s recent momentum

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man City goes top of EPL after Chelsea loses at West Ham

Defending champion Manchester City is on top of the English Premier League for the first time this season

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EPL Weekend Windup: Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace With a new manager at the helm, can Manchester United get right against Crystal Palace?

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • NESN.COM

What it's like to play for Ralf Rangnick: The eight-second rule, cognitive training and huge focus on nutrition Rangnick won’t just want to change Manchester United's performances and results - he'll change the players’ habits and instincts too

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ronaldo double earns EPL win for United in front of Rangnick Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice including the winner from the penalty spot in Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Arsenal in the Premier Lea...

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Ralf Rangnick explains how Cristiano Ronaldo fits into his Manchester United plans Ralf Rangnick, the Red Devils' new interim manager, has been discussing Cristiano Ronaldo's role in his team.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cristiano Ronaldo's record-breaking night proves new Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick can rely on him Ralf Rangnick's arrival at Old Trafford has caused a stir over Cristiano Ronaldo's role in the team but he proved a point to his new manager...

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rangnick couldn't turn down chance to lead Man United

Ralf Rangnick turned down an offer to coach Chelsea on an interim basis last season but he couldn’t say no to Manchester United

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ralf Rangnick, first impressions of Manchester United's new manager Rangnick's first words as United United manager were ambitious, light in parts and engaging

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David De Gea - Concedes two goals against Arsenal De Gea made five saves but conceded two goals in Thursday's 3-2 victory against Arsenal.

Impact De Gea was beaten by strikes from Emile Smith-Rowe and Martin Odegaard on Thursday, the former coming in bizarre circumstances after teammate Fred had stepped on the keeper. He will want to bounce back Sunday against Crystal Palace, which have scored 19 goals in 14 Premier League matches this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Rashford - Records assist in win Rashford took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Thursday's 3-2 victory against Arsenal. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Rashford set up Cristiano Ronaldo's first goal on Thursday for his first direct goal involvement since October. Rashford had a very quiet November, with just four shots (two on target) in five appearances in all competitions, and he will want to be more active this month. On Sunday he will face Crystal Palace, which have conceded 20 goals in 14 Premier League matches this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Fernandes - Scores goal against Arsenal Fernandes scored a goal and created four chances in Thursday's 3-2 victory against Arsenal. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Fernandes scored his first goal since Sept. 11 on Thursday, and he was a threat with his passing throughout the game. He has eight assists in all competitions this season, and he will be looking for more Sunday against Crystal Palace, which have conceded 20 times in 14 Premier League matches.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Ronaldo - Scores brace against Arsenal Ronaldo scored two goals and made a clearance in Thursday's 3-2 victory against Arsenal. He took six shots (four on target) overall in the match.

Impact Ronaldo scored two goals in the second half of Thursday's game, the game-winning penalty being his 801st official goal in senior competitions throughout his career. If anyone thought the 36-year-old might struggle to get playing time under new manager Ralf Rangnick and his high-pressing playing style, Ronaldo sent a reminder of what exactly he brings to the table in front of goal.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick's first press conference live updates, plus Premier League build-up — Football news Hello and welcome to The Athletic’s coverage of today’s football news. Manchester United’s new interim manager Ralf Rangnick will hold his f...

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM