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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Monday, September 26.
Netherlands Sport News
Nations League wrap: Netherlands, Croatia reach semis
Captain Virgil van Dijk netted a second-half winner as the Netherlands beat neighbours Belgium 1-0 on Sunday to ensure top spot in their Nations League group and a place in next year's finals tournament. Van Dijk powered home a header from a corner in the 73rd minute at the Amsterdam Arena on Sunday to ensure the Dutch finished runaway winners in League A Group Four. They finished with 16 points, six more than Belgium who had a chance to leapfrog their neighbours, and take first place, but needed to win by three goals or more on Sunday to do so. Any hopes of a goal feast were quickly stymied, however, as the two sides effectively cancelled each other out in a tight tactical battle. The Dutch pressing game frustrated Belgian efforts at building up attacks, while a five-man defence for the visitors meant there was little room for the home strikers. It meant the winner came from a simple setpiece with Van Dijk leaping over his marker, the 18-year-old Zeno Debast, to give Louis van Gaal his 37th victory in his three spells in charge of the national side, equalling the record for a Dutch coach held by Dick Advocaat.
Louis van Gaal explains why he trialled Manchester United new boy Tyrell Malacia in new position
Louis van Gaal is weighing up using Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia as a left-sided centre-back at the World Cup and trialled the 23-year-old in the role against Belgium.
Barca confirm injuries for defensive duo Araujo and Kounde
BARCELONA: Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo suffered a thigh-muscle tear while on international duty, his club said Saturday, while confirming Jules Kounde also had a thigh issue. Araujo was taken off inside the first minute of Uruguay’s 1-0 loss to Iran in a friendly on Friday night.
Netherlands 1-0 Belgium: Virgil van Dijk strike sees Louis van Gaal’s side top Group 4 and make Nations League Finals
The Netherlands have defeated Belgium 1-0 to win their Nations League group. Roberto Martinez’s side needed to win by three goals to earn a place in the semi-final at the expense of their opponents but they created few chances and the Netherlands looked comfortable throughout. Ad The game was played at a friendly-like pace in the opening 45 minutes but after the break things did improve as Belgium upped their intensity.
Aston Villa: 17-year-old could be 'future England international' at Villa Park
Aston Villa starlet Josh Feeney may be a ‘future England international’ and has already shown he is a ‘centre-back of the future’ at Villa Park, according to Birmingham Live journalist Ashley Preece.
Leeds: Victor Orta 'still looking' at £35m star at Elland Road
Leeds United are “still looking” at a deal to bring PSV Eindhoven and Netherlands winger Cody Gakpo to the club, according to Sky Sports reporter Tim Thornton.
Russia’s Alexandrova shines in Seoul for third title
SEOUL: Ekaterina Alexandrova overcame nerves to win the third title of her career as she dismantled injury-hampered top seed Jelena Ostapenko 7-6 (7/4), 6-0 in the final of the Korea Open on Sunday.