Eric ten Hag is jeered and supported while Graham Potter clings to the little hope he’s left.
Here are the headlines for today’s English football news.
SNACKIS OF THE WEEKEND: Ten Hag is ridiculed – and receives a boost from unexpected quarters
Erik ten Hag donned his dancing shoes as Manchester United clinched their first title since 2007. The manager was seen celebrating the League Cup against Newcastle United with players Anthony and Lisandro Martinez and gave some South American flair moves.
Not everyone was quite a fan of the dance number. Sun columnist Piers Morgan said the behavior was embarrassing: “Can’t believe my eyes, Man United boss and players dancing for joy after winning the Carabao Cup… so shameful,” tweeted Morgan, who calls himself an Arsenal-supporter, Encouraging, supportive.
But Ten Hag gets unexpected support – from Roy Keane. Well, the same Kane who criticized Brazil captain Tite when he did the victory dance during the World Cup.
– The boys are dancing a little bit, oh my god. Not too bad to be honest! Ken exclaimed in Studio Heaven.
It should be noted that Ken (jokingly) later added in front of Tin Hag:
– You should resign for that!
Then Ten Hag answered with a smile:
– I hope we can do this more often.
This weekend’s revelation: Rashford has been fined every Thursday
Marcus Rashford revealed ahead of the League Cup final that he was fined every Thursday by Louis van Gaal. The Man Utd player defended not being able to do much about it because Van Gaal encouraged him to stay at school – while demanding the teen turn up on time for training.
– I had twelve minutes (to go to training), says Rashford, laughing, according to the Mirror.
– He was saying that I should finish my education. There was nothing to discuss. But I can’t be late either. There was nothing to discuss there either.
Van Gaal left Manchester United after the FA Cup title in 2016. Marcus Rashford has made it clear that he has great respect for the manager who was a huge help in the early years of his career.
State of the Week: Miserable Chelsea result
Chelsea have scored six goals in ten league matches since the World Cup. Two players in the Premier League have scored more goals alone. Partly Marcus Rashford (10) and Erling Haaland (nine).
Weekend breakdown: Potter clings to hope
0-2 at the host of Tottenham in front of the eyes of owner Todd Bohle. Graham Potter understands if management’s confidence in him begins to wane a bit.
You can’t stop asking questions. The results are what they are, and that’s something I take for granted. It’s part of the job, Potter says.
– We talked before the game about our vision (the series) ‘Arsenal All or Nothing’ and how Mikel Arteta, after two years, was on the verge of being sent off and that people wanted him sent off. It was seen as a disaster but things have happened since then. Look at Jurgen Klopp’s situation, they didn’t get results and now all of a sudden people want him.
This is the nature of football. But I haven’t done enough to have a great deal of faith from the club, I accept that.
Swedish weekend meeting: Arsenal didn’t take advantage
Arsenal Ladies were knocked out of the FA Cup after losing away to Chelsea on Sunday. Magdalena Ericsson played from the start for the home team in the 2-0 win, while Johanna Retting-Canried jumped. Striker Steina Plakstenius started for Arsenal but failed to manage any of his chances.
“It’s not normal to have more chances than Chelsea here at Kingsmeadow,” says manager Jonas Edvall, according to the Daily Mail.
– We created enough chances to win but it’s brutally efficient…which it isn’t.