But Rangnick insists the squad were fully aware of the importance of the rivalry with Liverpool and focused on their need for points in the push for the top four.
Both sides spent the first half at their most dangerous on the break. But top scorer Piroe lifted the ball over as Samba desperately tried to retrieve his position.
England Women had not played any fixtures since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and it was soon announced that boss Phil Neville - who had been set to see out his contract until July 2021 - would be leaving the national team to take up the vacant managerial role at Inter Miami.
Such has been the club's progress over the past 12 months, it was entirely fitting the year would culminate with the ultimate test of mental and physical fortitude.
The defeat leaves Jack Ross' men seventh after just one win - and seven defeats - in nine league games. They are also now 11 points off city rivals Hearts - who have played a game more - in third.
Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp: Against a massively understrength Leeds side they had to win today and they've put themselves right back in the mix for the top four.
He also wasn't allowed to bring anybody in, he really had to steady the ship and he ended up getting them into the Champions League, which was a major feat, in my opinion.
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We've had an issue at the top of the pitch with the injuries we've had and now losing Kieffer (Moore), and that's something we need to look at.
With United fielding no wingers in the first half, it gave Cancelo the freedom of Old Trafford. Selhurst Park is now an exciting place to watch football.
However they also relied upon De Gea to save them from Norwich’s attacking efforts, particularly as they held onto their lead at Carrow Road.
Fans of a certain generation will forever associate Delap's name with those lethal long throw-ins that used to wreak havoc among opposition defences during his time with Stoke City.
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Arteta knows all about needing patience and trust in the process. We showed our best and our worst in the space of just three days.
John Stones and Rodri are still doubts, as is Joao Cancelo after he was assaulted during a burglary at his home.
Jack Grealish had a shot blocked but Joao Cancelo picked up possession and found Mahrez, who in turn picked out Gundogan for the Germany midfielder to finish.
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He added: “I was told about this interest, I guess they're still trying to figure something out. Barca has this issue about registering new signings and they’d still need to sort talks with my club.
City got away with one'Sky Sports' Graeme Souness said: I think they [City] got away with one today.
The Gunners are bidding to win their first piece of silverware since 2019, while Chelsea are hoping to win a double as they also prepare to face Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley on 15 May.
In keeping with that mantra about focusing on the present, Guardiola gives off the impression that, while he has cherished his family time, in another sense, Rafa Benitez joined him on the trip.
Transfer CentreNewcastle fixturesWhich players have been linked?Newcastle United have remained in the relegation zone following the club's Saudi Arabian takeover but they are pushing ahead with attempts to land England full-back Kieran Trippier in January (Daily Telegraph, December 15); Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is targeting Trippier as his first January signing (Daily Mail, November 24).
The five football associations have come to a collective decision after what the FA called an extensive feasibility study based on the economic impact, the political football landscape and likely costs of hosting the tournament - and with a UEFA deadline of March 23 to submit applications looming fast.
It was Ismahila Ouedraogo who stepped up to decide the game after he drilled home the winning penalty to send the Stallions into the last eight.
Crucially, though, this game produced a first Old Trafford clean sheet since April and gave tangible reward as well as space - albeit limited - for Rangnick to make changes on Wednesday. That is when Young Boys visit in the Champions League and allow the players who started against Palace some rest ahead of clearly-winnable trips to Norwich and Brentford and the final pre-Christmas match against Brighton on 18 December.
I didn't really feel we were under any threat at any time, but, overall, after a European trip, which was always going to take a bit out of us, I thought it was good. What's next?Dundee host Motherwell after the international break before a midweek clash with St Johnstone at Dens Park.
Morocco's Adil Zourak will be in charge of the Video Assistant Referee while DR Congo's Jean-Jacques Ndala will play the fourth official role.
Olise found Gallagher inside the penalty area late on, but the midfielder's effort was tame and straight at Meslier.
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Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool - Match report and highlightsPremier League tableLeeds 0-4 Manchester City - Match report and highlightsYou've made everybody feel part of it, and the strength in that squad and the commitment of everybody means that you start to blend into the feeling of every three days, you know everyone's had a game, no one feels like there's a first eleven.
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Clubs will have until 00:00 on 31 January to complete the necessary information/document uploads on Fifa's transfer matching system (TMS).
Midfielder Henderson returned from England duty injured and was a substitute in the Liverpool have qualified for the knockout stage with two games to go.
He leads the way with 11 assists but, perhaps more impressively for a wide player, his 14-goal haul is bettered only by Kyogo Furuhashi.
Since their 4-0 loss at Anfield at the end of November, Arsenal have been in strong scoring form, netting in seven consecutive matches and racking up a total of 19 goals.
The Spanish side had an initial enquiry knocked back earlier this month because they fell well below the what United were asking but it is understood there is hope an agreement can be reached before the January 31st deadline.
The Premier League is back - with different faces in a few of the dugouts. Lawro is making predictions for all 380 top-flight matches this season, against a variety of guests.
We have also commenced consultations on a thorough review of the composition (of the) board of directors of the club, with a view to broadening the experience and expertise of the board and to ensure that all our stakeholders are fully represented.
At the opposite end, Chelsea were thankful for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who saved Ryan Hardie's 117th-minute spot-kick to prevent the game from going to a shootout.
You hope that age doesn’t see Bellingham lose the spark in his on-pitch exploits. But a little bit more conservatism behind the mic maybe wouldn’t be a bad thing.
“You don’t see much of him in the building, but we see him on the pitches and in meetings. He has a lot of people working with him but 99 per cent of it comes from him. Every game we have a different way of setting up and it helps us so much.
Having been left out of the previous camp in November after starting just four Premier League matches before the sacking of former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the 21-year-old has enjoyed a noticeable return to form under interim boss Ralf Rangnick.
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A dire showing from the league leaders will have their city rivals licking their lips when they face Cagliari tomorrow.
The Hoops led at the end of a rather low-key first half through a fine strike from Liam Scales, but second-half goals from Giorgos Giakoumakis, substitute Daizen Maeda and stand-in skipper Nir Bitton put gloss on the scoreline.
Brilliant Bruno lifts NewcastleWith three goals in his first 11 appearances for Newcastle, Bruno Guimaraes has already scored as many as he managed in 71 games for his previous club Lyon.
