Your Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, March 9.
Manchester United players slammed
In light of United's most recent demoralising defeat, Gus Poyet has called for the finger to be pointed at the players. It comes after recent criticism aimed at Ralf Rangnick following a number of disappointing performances, but Poyet has called for the blame to be diverted.
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United's hopes of finishing in the top four this season suffered another setback after losing the Manchester derby 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. United are now fifth in the table, one point behind Arsenal, who have three games in hand.
"For me, the problem at Manchester United is very simple to identify," said Poyet, speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes at the launch of their '5-a-side bet on Chelsea v Newcastle'. "Clubs will change their manager once or twice and you might put it down to them - but how many have tried since Sir Alex Ferguson?"
Anthony Martial's Sevilla latest
Sevilla were handed a boost on Wednesday over Anthony Martial's fitness ahead of hosting West Ham in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. After missing a handful of matches through injury, he was able to train with the squad 24 hours before the Hammers' visit.
Martial has been included in the 22-man squad for Thursday's clash with David Moyes's side and Lopetegui will be hoping the Frenchman is fit to play some part in the contest.
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