Mason Greenwood is not expected to return to competition with Manchester United. Graham Potter is up for a tough challenge and the Arsenal striker is at his best in France.
Here are the headlines for today’s English football news.
Today’s talk: What’s up with Greenwood?
“Man Utd’s worst nightmare comes true when the investigation is closed – now they have to navigate a moral minefield.” This is the Daily Mail headline on the article that Mason Greenwood is no longer charged with attempted rape and assault.
Because even if the 21-year-old is on a free transfer – and could technically sign up for the team – few think he has any future at Manchester United. The winger will also not train with the team during the club’s investigation, which could result in Greenwood defaming his employer enough to terminate the contract.
Mason Greenwood’s only chance to continue his career appears to be moving abroad, according to the paper.
“He should never play with us again,” tweeted Ian Stirling, a member of the United Supporters’ Organization board.
TODAY’S PLUMP: Neville is in a Twitter storm
Gary Neville created a mutiny regarding yesterday’s news about Mason Greenwood, writes The Sun. The former Man United player liked and is also said to have retweeted a post about the player that said, among other things: “Innocent man, that’s all we need to know.”
Twitter users have pointed out that evidence posted on the platform over a year ago makes it difficult to consider Greenwood completely innocent. Shortly afterwards, Neville apologizes and says it was all a misunderstanding and clumsiness and that of course he takes a stand against violence against women.
Quote of the day: Potter’s dilemma
– There will be some tough questions and conversation because only 11 can play, says Graham Potter of Chelsea’s January signings. Other than that, the coach called Deadline “quiet,” at least for him personally.
Case of the day: Arsenal forward passes Mbappe
While Arsenal are going strong in the Premier League, things are at least so for one of the club’s followers on the other side of the channel. Folaren Balogun, on loan to French side Reims, leads the Ligue 1 scoring league after a hat-trick against Lorient. The 21-year-old’s haul of 14 means that only two players, Erling Haaland (25) and Harry Kane (16), have scored more goals than any player in the top five leagues.
Today’s injury: Leeds hit hard
The Guardian reported that Rodrygo’s injury was worse than feared. The striker suffered a blow to his ankle in Leeds’ FA Cup match with Accrington Stanley and is expected to miss the next nine matches. These include key meetings with lower half teams such as Nottingham Forest, Everton, Southampton and Wolves.
NEWS OF THE DAY: Rankings at Wembley
The arrangement returns to Wembley Stadium for the first time in 35 years when Manchester United and Newcastle meet in the League Cup final, according to the Daily Mail. Clubs were given 867 standing space behind each goal for the match on 26 February.
