Ralf Ranginck instead of Antonio Conte. What a brave decision for Manchester United brass. Four months ago, they decided to hire the German as an interim manager, secretly hoping that he turns out to be great so they can appoint him on a permanent basis. But as things turned out, Rangnick was clever enough to sign a contract that allows him to continue as an adviser at Old Trafford. Otherwise, he would probably be sacked by now. What a bad decision for United’s executives. And this Ranginck – Conte decision could come back to haunt them when the Italian tactician comes to Old Trafford today for the Premier League clash. If Tottenham wins, they will leapfrog the Red Devils and go straight at number 5 position, where United are now. And, just like Arsenal, the Spurs have two games in hand over Ralf Rangnick’s men.Manchester United play football again today. pic.twitter.com/N4Dy1b7Z16— WHF!🇾🇪 (@UtdWesleyy) March 12, 2022 And during these four months, since both clubs made their managerial changes, Conte fares much better, as expected. But the Italian knows that United are still a big club and looking at the table and the schedule, it’s still pretty much others’ decision if they will allow Spurs to squeeze into the top four. „We have tried to reduce this gap that exists because at the moment in this league there are four teams, Manchester City, United, Liverpool, Chelsea, in my opinion, are at the top. At the moment you have to hope one of these teams fails to finish in the top four. If this happens then we have to try to stay really close and fight until the end for the Champions League. It would be outstanding for us to win a Champions League place at the end of the season because this season for Tottenham has been very difficult in many aspects” said Conte before the match.Everyone is thinking about the unthinkable: Manchester United will get rid of Marcus RashfordDean Henderson, a projected starter of the season before David De Gea showed his brilliance, will start the match for the Red Devils as the Spaniard was tested positive for Covid. Ronaldo is finally fully fit, as well as Edinson Cavani, so it gives Rangnick much-needed options in attack, apart from Rashford, in whom he doesn’t trust much. In fact, he didn’t start the youngster against City, instead opting for Bruno Fernandes in attack (!). According to some media, the young England international is thinking of leaving Manchester due to playing time, and Rangnick is unaware of such a statement, but wouldn’t stand in his way.„The window is closed right now. Even if, suppose, he and his agents or his family at one stage of the summer think about maybe going to another club, well then he can do that but in the summer. Now the window is closed. It’s got nothing to do with tomorrow’s game or the game on Tuesday“ Rangnick said.PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 29Saturday15:30: (6.75) Brighton (4.40) Liverpool (1.53)18:00: (2.25) Brentford (3.15) Burnley (3.80)20:30: (2.30) Man.Utd. (3.50) Tottenham (3.25)Sunday17:00: (1.60) Leeds (4.00) Norwich (5.70)17:00: (2.35) Everton (3.15) Wolverhampton (3.50)17:00: (1.65) Southampton (3.80) Watford (6.25)17:00: (1.35) Chelsea (5.30) Newcastle (10.0)17:00: (2.30) West Ham (3.40) Aston Villa (3.35)19:30: (1.55) Arsenal (4.40) Leicester (6.50)Monday23:00: (9.50) Crystal Palace (5.50) Man.City (1.35)*** odds are subject to change***
