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Interim manager Ralf Rangnick saw United lose for the first time in his reign. EPA
Interim manager Ralf Rangnick saw United lose for the first time in his reign. EPA
United's Cristiano Ronaldo scores a goal that was disallowed for offside. EPA
United's Cristiano Ronaldo scores a goal that was disallowed for offside. EPA
United's Bruno Fernandes takes a free-kick deep in injury-time that was saved by Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa. PA
United's Bruno Fernandes takes a free-kick deep in injury-time that was saved by Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa. PA
A dejected Bruno Fernandes after the final whistle. Getty
A dejected Bruno Fernandes after the final whistle. Getty
Joao Moutinho celebrates after scoring Wolves' winner. Getty
Joao Moutinho celebrates after scoring Wolves' winner. Getty
Manchester United's Mason Greenwood after being substituted. AP
Manchester United's Mason Greenwood after being substituted. AP
Wolves manager Bruno Lage won the tactical battle against United. EPA
Wolves manager Bruno Lage won the tactical battle against United. EPA
United attacker Marcus Rashford after the match. EPA
United attacker Marcus Rashford after the match. EPA
Luke Shaw questioned the attitutde of his Manchester United teammates after the match. Getty
Luke Shaw questioned the attitutde of his Manchester United teammates after the match. Getty

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Pressing matters for Ralf Rangnick as Manchester United go from bad to worse

German's underwhelming reign continues after his team is outclassed by Wolves

Richard Jolly
Richard Jolly

January 04, 2022

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For many, the most damning comment came from Luke Shaw. “I didn’t think we were all together,” he said after defeat to Wolves. It is not the first time of late that unity has seemed elusive for Manchester United. Perhaps, however, there was a worse part still for the ‘godfather of gegenpressing.’ Ralf Rangnick, who has been defined by that philosophy, said: “We didn’t press at all.”

United were lacklustre, missing the energy Rangnick wants. But they also missed a cogent game plan; a half-time switch to 3-4-3 illustrated that 4-2-2-2 failed. The German’s references to the “overload” Wolves had in midfield underlined the way his first loss was a tactical triumph for Bruno Lage.

Wolves, Rangnick said, were the best team he has faced at United. The others are Young Boys of Bern, currently 44th in the Uefa coefficients, Crystal Palace, and the Premier League’s bottom three. And of them, Newcastle were definitely better than United. Norwich arguably were. But for such a kind fixture list, defeat would surely have come sooner. As it is, United have conceded more shots than they have attempted in five league matches.

Rangnick’s reign has been underwhelming so far. United have played reasonably well twice, against Palace and Burnley. Trying to bolt pressing principles on to a mismatched collection of individuals has proved no simple task. “I knew it would be a difficult job,” Rangnick said.

Covid and the temporary closure of their Carrington training ground rendered it harder, but six games have proved that United’s problems did not disappear with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Nor is all the fault Rangnick’s: their players can make them look unmanageable, a team trapped in a cycle of underachievement, forever less than the sum of their expensive parts.

And yet comparisons can be drawn with two of Rangnick’s fellow gegenpressers, showing each was quicker to impart his ideas and have an impact. Jurgen Klopp’s fifth match with Liverpool was the stunning 3-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, the day he unveiled his plan of using Roberto Firmino as the false nine. Thomas Tuchel devised the system that won Chelsea the Champions League, 3-4-2-1, before his debut.

Meanwhile, United have struggled to create in Rangnick’s preferred 4-2-2-2 formation. Bruno Fernandes has looked a square peg in a round hole as one of the wider No 10s; it feels as though he can only play in a central role. United were at their brightest against Burnley when the Portuguese was suspended. It is a shape that, in theory, could suit Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.

Manchester United 0 Wolves 1: player ratings

MAN UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 7. Needed to be on it and got his fingers to a Neves shot on 12 minutes. Saved again from the excellent Podence on 24 mins – Wolves' ninth goal attempt in the first 25 minutes. That trend continued and in the end a Wolves team who struggle to score won at Old Trafford for the first time in 40 years. Could do little about goal. EPA
MAN UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 7. Needed to be on it and got his fingers to a Neves shot on 12 minutes. Saved again from the excellent Podence on 24 mins – Wolves' ninth goal attempt in the first 25 minutes. That trend continued and in the end a Wolves team who struggle to score won at Old Trafford for the first time in 40 years. Could do little about goal. EPA
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 5. Marcal pushed up against him, but did well to get past him and sent a cross towards Ronaldo on 19 minutes – and again on 27. Problem was the crosses were too high. Regressed in the second half. Getty Images
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 5. Marcal pushed up against him, but did well to get past him and sent a cross towards Ronaldo on 19 minutes – and again on 27. Problem was the crosses were too high. Regressed in the second half. Getty Images
Phil Jones 7. First game since January 2020. Big cheer when he cleared the ball in the first minute and again with a block after 10. Excellent in first half, made a couple of errors in the second as United shifted to three central defenders. His header went to Moutinho who scored. United’s best player. Getty Images
Phil Jones 7. First game since January 2020. Big cheer when he cleared the ball in the first minute and again with a block after 10. Excellent in first half, made a couple of errors in the second as United shifted to three central defenders. His header went to Moutinho who scored. United’s best player. Getty Images
Raphael Varane 7. Busy first half with Wolves the better side. Did little wrong in a side low on confidence. The issue was more with those in front of him. Getty Images
Raphael Varane 7. Busy first half with Wolves the better side. Did little wrong in a side low on confidence. The issue was more with those in front of him. Getty Images
Luke Shaw 6. Difficult task against Semedo. Guilty of giving the ball away - like the rest of his teammates. Switched to be back three in second half and did well several times, such as against Jimenez to stop 64th minute attack. Beaten for the cross for the goal. Gave ball away too much. Getty Images
Luke Shaw 6. Difficult task against Semedo. Guilty of giving the ball away - like the rest of his teammates. Switched to be back three in second half and did well several times, such as against Jimenez to stop 64th minute attack. Beaten for the cross for the goal. Gave ball away too much. Getty Images
Scott McTominay 5. Only United player to start last 10 league games, but lost possession too many times in the first half. Booked. Again. Good run at goal on 70 minutes; too deep for the Wolves goal. Outclassed by his opposites. United’s midfield is a major issue. Getty Images
Scott McTominay 5. Only United player to start last 10 league games, but lost possession too many times in the first half. Booked. Again. Good run at goal on 70 minutes; too deep for the Wolves goal. Outclassed by his opposites. United’s midfield is a major issue. Getty Images
Nemanja Matic 5. United’s slow midfield again overran. Set up Fernandes who hit the crossbar. Took a foul for the team bringing down Traore and was booked for it. A high boot into his head saw a 95th minute free-kick awarded. Reuters
Nemanja Matic 5. United’s slow midfield again overran. Set up Fernandes who hit the crossbar. Took a foul for the team bringing down Traore and was booked for it. A high boot into his head saw a 95th minute free-kick awarded. Reuters
Jadon Sancho 4. Went alone in a sixth minute attack when Ronaldo was free to his left, but limited influence in the first half. Another who gave the ball away too much. United need much more from him. Reuters
Jadon Sancho 4. Went alone in a sixth minute attack when Ronaldo was free to his left, but limited influence in the first half. Another who gave the ball away too much. United need much more from him. Reuters
Mason Greenwood 7. Sublime ball forward to Sancho after six minutes and good on the ball in the first half. Hit a shot well over on 50 minutes. Best when winning the ball deep and playing passes forward. The decision to bring him off was booed. AFP
Mason Greenwood 7. Sublime ball forward to Sancho after six minutes and good on the ball in the first half. Hit a shot well over on 50 minutes. Best when winning the ball deep and playing passes forward. The decision to bring him off was booed. AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo 5. Stand in captain. Tried to head the ball back to De Gea on 34 minutes and got it wrong. Put ball in the net but offside. Walked off the pitch full of frustration. Same old. Getty Images
Cristiano Ronaldo 5. Stand in captain. Tried to head the ball back to De Gea on 34 minutes and got it wrong. Put ball in the net but offside. Walked off the pitch full of frustration. Same old. Getty Images
Edinson Cavani 5. Wild shot on 42 minutes when he was under no pressure. Came too deep too often. Disappointing. AP Photo
Edinson Cavani 5. Wild shot on 42 minutes when he was under no pressure. Came too deep too often. Disappointing. AP Photo
SUB: Bruno Fernandes 7. Rare for him to start on the bench, but his form has been poor. Hit the bar on 67 minutes when he should have scored. Brightened the game up. Excellent free-kick saved in time added on Getty Images
SUB: Bruno Fernandes 7. Rare for him to start on the bench, but his form has been poor. Hit the bar on 67 minutes when he should have scored. Brightened the game up. Excellent free-kick saved in time added on Getty Images
SUB: Marcus Rashford 6. On for Sancho after 75. Been out of form. Almost scored. AFP
SUB: Marcus Rashford 6. On for Sancho after 75. Been out of form. Almost scored. AFP
SUB: Anthony Elanga NA On for Wan Bissaka on 83. Youngster given a chance. EPA
SUB: Anthony Elanga NA On for Wan Bissaka on 83. Youngster given a chance. EPA
WOLVES RATINGS: Jose Sa 7 - Commanded his box well and anticipated the majority of balls coming in from out wide, but he didn’t really have much to do until a Bruno Fernandes freekick in the final minute of added time. AFP
WOLVES RATINGS: Jose Sa 7 - Commanded his box well and anticipated the majority of balls coming in from out wide, but he didn’t really have much to do until a Bruno Fernandes freekick in the final minute of added time. AFP
Romain Saiss 7 - The defender came close to opening the scoring with a freekick that whipped onto the crossbar. Kept things simple at the back without a need for committing himself mindlessly. Reuters
Romain Saiss 7 - The defender came close to opening the scoring with a freekick that whipped onto the crossbar. Kept things simple at the back without a need for committing himself mindlessly. Reuters
Conor Coady 7 - The Wolves captain organised his backline well and they were faultless for the most part on Monday evening. Bruno Fernandes struck the bar at one point as the Wolves defence allowed a man to get spare, but that was an anomaly on an otherwise impressive display, with Coady at the heart of it. Getty Images
Conor Coady 7 - The Wolves captain organised his backline well and they were faultless for the most part on Monday evening. Bruno Fernandes struck the bar at one point as the Wolves defence allowed a man to get spare, but that was an anomaly on an otherwise impressive display, with Coady at the heart of it. Getty Images
Max Kilman 7 - Got across well to prevent Scott McTominay who was running into the box at pace. The 24-year-old was neat in possession of the ball all game, rarely putting a foot wrong. AFP
Max Kilman 7 - Got across well to prevent Scott McTominay who was running into the box at pace. The 24-year-old was neat in possession of the ball all game, rarely putting a foot wrong. AFP
Marcal 7 - Provided a diagonal option on the left flank and was able to work some crossing opportunities, with Jimenez narrowly missing a proper connection on one in the 76th minute. Getty Images
Marcal 7 - Provided a diagonal option on the left flank and was able to work some crossing opportunities, with Jimenez narrowly missing a proper connection on one in the 76th minute. Getty Images
Joao Moutinho 9 - An expertly taken strike from outside the box proved to be the winner for Wolves, and the 35-year-old deserved it after battling tirelessly in midfield all game, often winning possession back with strong tackles. Getty Images
Joao Moutinho 9 - An expertly taken strike from outside the box proved to be the winner for Wolves, and the 35-year-old deserved it after battling tirelessly in midfield all game, often winning possession back with strong tackles. Getty Images
Ruben Neves 8 - Always a threat on the ball and came close with a spectacular volley from way outside the box. Looked very comfortable alongside Moutinho, with the Portuguese pair controlling the tempo of the game. Getty Images
Ruben Neves 8 - Always a threat on the ball and came close with a spectacular volley from way outside the box. Looked very comfortable alongside Moutinho, with the Portuguese pair controlling the tempo of the game. Getty Images
Nelson Semedo 8 - As bright going forward as he was on the defensive side of his game. Semedo was tasked with dealing with the threat of Jadon Sancho, and he got the better of him on the night while linking up well with players further forward. Getty Images
Nelson Semedo 8 - As bright going forward as he was on the defensive side of his game. Semedo was tasked with dealing with the threat of Jadon Sancho, and he got the better of him on the night while linking up well with players further forward. Getty Images
Daniel Podence 9 - Frequently probed the Manchester United defence and was fearless running at defenders. The Old Trafford crowd knew that every time Podence had the ball, something was likely to happen. Getty Images
Daniel Podence 9 - Frequently probed the Manchester United defence and was fearless running at defenders. The Old Trafford crowd knew that every time Podence had the ball, something was likely to happen. Getty Images
Raul Jimenez 6 - Worked hard and held the ball well up in moments but there were a few occasions where Jimenez gave away the ball needlessly with passes that weren’t near their intended target. Getty Images
Raul Jimenez 6 - Worked hard and held the ball well up in moments but there were a few occasions where Jimenez gave away the ball needlessly with passes that weren’t near their intended target. Getty Images
Trincao 7 - Looked to play positively to carve through the defence and created some promising moments for Wolves before he was replaced for Traore. Getty Images
Trincao 7 - Looked to play positively to carve through the defence and created some promising moments for Wolves before he was replaced for Traore. Getty Images
SUB: Adama Traore (Trincao, 66) 6 - Manchester United defenders could only foul him as he broke a way on the counter, with Traore constantly looking to carry the ball deep into enemy territory. As ever with Traore, he looked dangerous on the ball, but his final pass could have been better. AP Photo
SUB: Adama Traore (Trincao, 66) 6 - Manchester United defenders could only foul him as he broke a way on the counter, with Traore constantly looking to carry the ball deep into enemy territory. As ever with Traore, he looked dangerous on the ball, but his final pass could have been better. AP Photo
SUB: Fabio SIlva (Jimenez 81) N/R - Ran the channels well and worked hard to try and keep Wolves on the front foot. Getty Images
SUB: Fabio SIlva (Jimenez 81) N/R - Ran the channels well and worked hard to try and keep Wolves on the front foot. Getty Images
SUB: Leander Dendoncker (Podence 88) N/R - On to tighten up the game for Podence in the final minutes. Getty Images
SUB: Leander Dendoncker (Podence 88) N/R - On to tighten up the game for Podence in the final minutes. Getty Images

However, Rashford has been unimpressive for Rangnick. Greenwood has been the first player replaced against both Newcastle and Wolves when he seemed United’s best attacker. As with Rangnick’s needless call to scrap the League Cup — a competition his United are not even in — his judgment could be questioned.

Rangnick has confounded predictions he would drop Cristiano Ronaldo, even making the veteran stand-in skipper against Wolves. But if United’s lack of pressing reflects in part on Ronaldo, the most prolific goalscorer ever has been less potent under Rangnick. He has scored two goals, one a penalty, in five outings under the German, compared to three in three for Michael Carrick and nine in 12 for Solskjaer. Thus far, he and Rangnick look an imperfect fit.

The paradox of a midfield that can look a wasteland — which is part of Solskjaer’s legacy — and who were outclassed by Wolves’ Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho is that Fred and Scott McTominay have scored the two best league goals of the interim manager’s tenure. But perhaps that is another sign of how things are not going to plan for United or Rangnick.

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23 - Romelu Lukaku (46)

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*NOTE: Haaland's goals for Salzburg count for 1.5 points per goal. Goals for Dortmund count for two points per goal.

The specs

Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors

Power: Combined output 920hp

Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km

On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025

Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000

The years Ramadan fell in May

1987

1954

1921

1888

Company Profile

Name: Thndr
Started: 2019
Co-founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector: FinTech
Headquarters: Egypt
UAE base: Hub71, Abu Dhabi
Current number of staff: More than 150
Funds raised: $22 million

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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
The biog:

From: Wimbledon, London, UK

Education: Medical doctor

Hobbies: Travelling, meeting new people and cultures 

Favourite animals: All of them 

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UAE currency
The five types of long-term residential visas

Obed Suhail of ServiceMarket, an online home services marketplace, outlines the five types of long-term residential visas:

Investors:

A 10-year residency visa can be obtained by investors who invest Dh10 million, out of which 60 per cent should not be in real estate. It can be a public investment through a deposit or in a business. Those who invest Dh5 million or more in property are eligible for a five-year residency visa. The invested amount should be completely owned by the investors, not loaned, and retained for at least three years.

Entrepreneurs:

A five-year multiple entry visa is available to entrepreneurs with a previous project worth Dh0.5m or those with the approval of an accredited business incubator in the UAE.  

Specialists

Expats with specialised talents, including doctors, specialists, scientists, inventors, and creative individuals working in the field of culture and art are eligible for a 10-year visa, given that they have a valid employment contract in one of these fields in the country.

Outstanding students:

A five-year visa will be granted to outstanding students who have a grade of 95 per cent or higher in a secondary school, or those who graduate with a GPA of 3.75 from a university. 

Retirees:

Expats who are at least 55 years old can obtain a five-year retirement visa if they invest Dh2m in property, have savings of Dh1m or more, or have a monthly income of at least Dh20,000.

Tips to keep your car cool
  • Place a sun reflector in your windshield when not driving
  • Park in shaded or covered areas
  • Add tint to windows
  • Wrap your car to change the exterior colour
  • Pick light interiors - choose colours such as beige and cream for seats and dashboard furniture
  • Avoid leather interiors as these absorb more heat
David Haye record

Total fights: 32
Wins: 28
Wins by KO: 26
Losses: 4

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How to turn your property into a holiday home
  1. Ensure decoration and styling – and portal photography – quality is high to achieve maximum rates.
  2. Research equivalent Airbnb homes in your location to ensure competitiveness.
  3. Post on all relevant platforms to reach the widest audience; whether you let personally or via an agency know your potential guest profile – aiming for the wrong demographic may leave your property empty.
  4. Factor in costs when working out if holiday letting is beneficial. The annual DCTM fee runs from Dh370 for a one-bedroom flat to Dh1,200. Tourism tax is Dh10-15 per bedroom, per night.
  5. Check your management company has a physical office, a valid DTCM licence and is licencing your property and paying tourism taxes. For transparency, regularly view your booking calendar.
Results

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 2,200m; Winner: Gurm, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Eric Lemartinel (trainer)

5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Al Nafece, Al Muatasm Al Balushi, Mohammed Ramadan

6pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 1,200m; Winner: Ashton Tourettes, Adrie de Vries, Ibrahim Aseel

6.30pm: Arabian Triple Crown – Group 3 (PA) Dh300,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: Ottoman, Adrie de Vries, Abdallah Al Hammadi

7pm: Liwa Oasis – Group 2 (PA) 300,000 (T) 1,400m; Winner: Hakeemat Muscat, Szczepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

7.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Ganbaru, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi

The biog

Name: Mohammed Imtiaz

From: Gujranwala, Pakistan

Arrived in the UAE: 1976

Favourite clothes to make: Suit

Cost of a hand-made suit: From Dh550

 

Profile of Tarabut Gateway

Founder: Abdulla Almoayed

Based: UAE

Founded: 2017

Number of employees: 35

Sector: FinTech

Raised: $13 million

Backers: Berlin-based venture capital company Target Global, Kingsway, CE Ventures, Entrée Capital, Zamil Investment Group, Global Ventures, Almoayed Technologies and Mad’a Investment.

RACE CARD

6.30pm: Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (Dirt) 1,200m

7.05pm: Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (D) 1,900m

7.40pm: Handicap (TB) Dh102,500 (D) 2,000m

8.15pm: Conditions (TB) Dh120,000 (D) 1,600m

8.50pm: Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (D) 1,600m

9.25pm: Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 1,400m

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League final:

Who: Real Madrid v Liverpool
Where: NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kiev, Ukraine
When: Saturday, May 26, 10.45pm (UAE)
TV: Match on BeIN Sports

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Killing of Qassem Suleimani

Dark Souls: Remastered
Developer: From Software (remaster by QLOC)
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Price: Dh199

The years Ramadan fell in May

1987

1954

1921

1888

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