Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen on Monday had a little fun of his own at the expense of football club Manchester United. The Ole Gunnar Solskjaer led side lost 1-0 to Newcastle United on Sunday, going down to the 12th position in the Premier League table, with just nine points in eight games. Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh, who is known to be a Manchester United fan tweeted in support of his club.
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“Tough times don’t last ! Tough men do !!! @ManUtd,” the 38-year-old wrote in a tweet. In reply to Yuvraj’s tweet, Pietersen, who is known to be a supporter of rival club Chelsea, wrote: “No one in Manchester is tough!”
Earlier in August, Yuvraj had trolled Pietersen after United thrashed Chelsea 4-0. In a tweet, Yuvraj wrote: “Hey mr @KP24 very quiet today all ok 😄 @ManUtd.”
{{/usCountry}}Earlier in August, Yuvraj had trolled Pietersen after United thrashed Chelsea 4-0. In a tweet, Yuvraj wrote: “Hey mr @KP24 very quiet today all ok 😄 @ManUtd.”
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Newcastle teenager Matthew Longstaff added to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s problems as he marked his Premier League debut with the superb strike that sealed a shock 1-0 win over woeful Manchester United on Sunday. Solskjaer’s side paid the price for their latest lethargic display as Longstaff bagged his first goal for Newcastle in the second half at St James’ Park.
United are languishing just two points above the relegation zone in 12th place after their third successive league game without a win.
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This was a wretched display from United, especially given the paucity of the opposition provided by a Newcastle team who had fared even worse in the opening weeks of the season.
Alarmingly, United’s only victory in their last five matches in all competitions came on penalties against minnows Rochdale in the League Cup.
While it is surely too soon for Solskjaer to face the sack, the beleaguered United manager goes into the international break knowing results must improve quickly.
(With inputs from agencies)