Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, March 8.
Jadon Sancho breaks silence on derby day misery
Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has issued an apology to the club's supporters following Sunday's 4-1 defeat to arch rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
United, who were beaten 2-0 by City in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford back in November, were no match for their cross-city counterparts, with two goals each from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez sealing a comfortable win for the home side. Sancho, following De Bruyne's early opener, did bring United level with an excellent strike, but City turned the heat up after the break and got the job done with ease.
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United folded and collapsed in the second half, failing to register a single shot on goal. City, who netted twice after the break through Mahrez, dominated the second period of the game and every pass was greeted with a chorus of 'ole's from their fans, with United proving to be no match and, ultimately, giving up once Mahrez made it 3-1.
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Shola Shoretire nominated for academy Premier League Player of the Month award
United's Shola Shoretire has been nominated for the Premier League 2's Player of the Month award.
Shoretire played in each of United's U23s' three fixtures throughout February in the Premier League 2 and enjoyed a stellar month, providing three assists and scoring once against West Ham, Crystal Palace and Derby County. The 18-year-old has established himself as a key player in the academy under Neil Wood and made his full United debut last season.
Shoretire made his first-team debut in February last year against Newcastle, before playing against Real Sociedad in the Europa League four days later. That appearance made him the youngest player to appear for the club in European competition.
Harry Maguire pinpoints United's biggest weakness vs Man City
Harry Maguire blamed United's inability to keep the ball for their disastrous second-half display at the Etihad.
United were 2-1 down to City at the interval but turned in a woeful performance after the break, never threatening Ederson and conceding twice more to suffer a humiliating derby defeat.
Maguire felt United had been the better side in the first half but bemoaned their ability to hold onto possession as a major weakness after the break.
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