Matchday LIVE: Man Utd win first game under Rangnick as Spurs & Aston Villa also win

There goes the full-time whistle - and Aston Villa have taken a big win against Leicester City at Villa Park!Steven Gerrard proves that the student has become the master, as he trumps Brendan Rodgers to seize three points.That is a crucial, crucial result for the hosts. The Foxes slip up once more.

FT: Villa 2-1 Leicester

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🗣 "Brendan Rodgers will be going absolutely mad with this..." Here's how Ezri Konsa handed Aston Villa the lead against Leicester City ⚽️ 📺 Watch live on Sky Sports Premier League 📲 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLLEI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLLEI</a> blog 👉 <a href="https://t.co/bNHY8vABea">https://t.co/bNHY8vABea</a> <a href="https://t.co/OpygXiTjvY">pic.twitter.com/OpygXiTjvY</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1467552397845319682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This one counts for Aston Villa and they lead 2-1! 📺: NBCSN <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLLEI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLLEI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/baqTiROcqT">pic.twitter.com/baqTiROcqT</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1467551471382278150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

WATCH: Konsa puts Villa on top

Now that one will count!Aston Villa swing the corner in, and Ezri Konsa gets a double, heading home at the left post.The hosts hit the lead for real this time.

GOAL: Villa 2-1 Leicester

Jacob Ramsey thinks he's hammered Aston Villa into the lead - but VAR rules it out!Drama just on the stroke of half-time, as he is adjudged to have fouled Kasper Schmeichel as he lunged for the loose ball on the six-yard area edge.Leicester are let off the hook.

DISALLOWED GOAL: Villa 1-1 Leicester

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aston Villa survive the VAR check ✅ Cash peels away at the far post to head the ball back into the danger area, and Buendia is free to head the ball beyond the dive of Schmeichel and into the bottom corner 💥 📺 Watch live on SS PL 📲 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLLEI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLLEI</a> blog 👉 <a href="https://t.co/bNHY8vABea">https://t.co/bNHY8vABea</a> <a href="https://t.co/NAgn75JxYt">pic.twitter.com/NAgn75JxYt</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1467537341254414343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aston Villa respond immediately and we're level again! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLLEI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLLEI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/9vsi5axLbM">pic.twitter.com/9vsi5axLbM</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1467537109963751435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

WATCH: Villa pull level after Foxes opener

An immediate response from the hosts!The ball is fizzed in from some Aston Villa pressure, moved around the area and Leicester fail to clear cleanly.Emi Buendia gets a hefty touch, and arcs it just perfectly through the crowd to edge home at the right post, but Ezri Konsa's last touch will mean he is awarded the goal.

GOAL: Villa 1-1 Leicester

And with that, another day of action comes to a close in the Premier League!Ralf Rangnick gets off to a winning start with Manchester United, Steven Gerrard and Antonio Conte maintain their starts at Aston Villa and Tottenham, and Patrick Bamford returns to save a late point for Leeds United.It's been a busy one - and we'll do it all over again in a week or so. Until then, thank you for joining us - and goodbye!

Thank you and goodbye

Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa has been speaking on his matchwinning efforts to Sky Sports."It was tough," he says. "I think Leicester had more of the ball and they've got top quality players. We knew if we kept our shape and stayed compact, it would be hard for them to break us down."They didn't have many chances, and we've done well to keep the shots for Emi [Martinez] at a minimum."I didn't want to claim the first goal, I thought I was offside! I didn't know until after, but two goals and I'm happy."

Konsa reflects on game heroics

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">3/4 - Having only won three of their first 11 Premier League games of the season under Dean Smith (D1 L7), Aston Villa have since won three of their first four under Steven Gerrard (L1). Statement. <a href="https://t.co/LBLycbngHV">pic.twitter.com/LBLycbngHV</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1467562829012217862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

King Gerrard

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">10 - Leicester City have conceded 10 Premier League goals from set-pieces this season (excl. pens), the joint-most of any side (level with Crystal Palace). Vulnerability.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1467553599068774408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Suffer the set-piece

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The perfect start 🤝 <a href="https://t.co/FUT1mgDJux">pic.twitter.com/FUT1mgDJux</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1467532593235116037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dream team?

There goes the whistle for the break and Aston Villa are still fuming about that no-goal call.Steven Gerrard waves his men off the pitch. He needs them to save their energy for after the interval.

HT: Villa 1-1 Leicester

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">THIS is how you celebrate scoring a 95th-minute equaliser after two months out injured 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/Hiz0gisWyX">pic.twitter.com/Hiz0gisWyX</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1467537721778479106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Get the party started

First blood to the Foxes at Villa Park!Leicester take the lead through Harvey Barnes, played into the left side of the box and allowed to simply tap a low flick across the face of goal to nestle at the far post.Steven Gerrard looks less than impressed with that one.

GOAL: Villa 0-1 Leicester

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Son Heung-min had to hit the Spiderman celebration after meeting Tom Holland 🕷 📸 IG/hm_son7 <a href="https://t.co/SkDYtURPJf">pic.twitter.com/SkDYtURPJf</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1467527697748348938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Son Heung-min: No Way Home

Ralf Rangnick is a delighted customer after taking three points in his first game at Manchester United."I am very happy with the way the team performed, especially the first half hour, with the pressing, it was exceptional," he tells Match of the Day."The only thing missing was the 1-0 or 2-0. The way we defended, we had control of the whole game, the clean sheet was the most important part."These are the things we must improve. We need to keep clean sheets. With just the one training session, I was really impressed. We did much better than expected."

Rangnick 'happy' with Man Utd debut

The whistle goes and we are underway with the final Premier League clash of the day!Steven Gerrard against Brendan Rodgers. Old Liverpool partners. This, with any luck, could be a sparring match for the ages.

KO: Villa v Leicester

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">3 - Leeds have scored three <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premierleague</a> goals in the 90th minute or later this season, all either equalisers (v Wolves &amp; Brentford) or winners (v Crystal Palace). No side has scored more 90th-minute goals in this season's competition. Gasp.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1467524536350527489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Leeds deliver last-gap heroics - again

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manchester United start the Ralf Rangnick era with a win 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/QyeUACDxhG">pic.twitter.com/QyeUACDxhG</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1467522819328294916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Rangnick Rides Again

Leeds had Patrick Bamford to thank for securing a point against Brentford as the England international struck right at the end to haul them level. The Yorkshire side had gone ahead in the first half, but the Bees turned it around in the second and it looked like they were set to pick up maximum points until Bamford's goal.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">3 - Leeds have scored three <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premierleague</a> goals in the 90th minute or later this season, all either equalisers (v Wolves &amp; Brentford) or winners (v Crystal Palace). No side has scored more 90th-minute goals in this season's competition. Gasp.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1467524536350527489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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FT: Leeds 2-2 Brentford

A firecracker from Fred in the second half has given Ralf Rangnick a victory in his first game as Manchester United manager and they managed to secure the three points while also keeping a clean sheet. Things looking up at Old Trafford.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">1 - Ralf Rangnick is the first of the six Germans to manage in the <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premierleague</a> to win his first game in the competition, after Felix Magath, Jürgen Klopp, Jan Siewert, Daniel Farke and Thomas Tuchel all previously failed to do so before him. Impact. <a href="https://t.co/d6M0VGErmI">pic.twitter.com/d6M0VGErmI</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1467523328214720515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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FT: Man Utd 1-0 Crystal Palace

Goals from Lucas Moura, Davinson Sanchez and Heung-min Son send Tottenham into fifth place. Norwich City fielded a relatively young team and Antonio Conte's side put them to the sword with a clinical display.

FT: Tottenham 3-0 Norwich

ASTON VILLA XI:<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This is your Aston Villa team to face Leicester City. 👊 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLLEI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLLEI</a> <a href="https://t.co/C72rEJkWVD">pic.twitter.com/C72rEJkWVD</a>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1467516647716139013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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LEICESTER XI:<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Here is the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lcfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#lcfc</a> XI as we count down to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AvlLei?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AvlLei</a> 🦊 <a href="https://t.co/T200Iz8Su7">pic.twitter.com/T200Iz8Su7</a>— Leicester City (@LCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1467516612479574016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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TEAMS: Aston Villa vs Leicester

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 work from Ben Davies to create the chance and Sonny's there to find the corner! ⚪️ 3-0 🔰 (77') <a href="https://t.co/bsuQ3kqKMK">https://t.co/bsuQ3kqKMK</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1467518171527663619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Spurs go 3️⃣  up!

FRED FIRES IN THE FIRST GOAL OF THE RANGNICK ERA!The Brazilian curled a fantastic first-time shot into the top corner after being teed up nicely at the edge of the Palace area by Mason Greenwood. A relief for Ralf!1-0 with just under 10 minutes to go!<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">YES FREEEEDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNCRY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNCRY</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1467518225894285317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Man Utd go in front!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A dangerous Sonny corner falls to the feet of Sánchez who lashes it home from six yards. 𝗖𝗢𝗬𝗦. ⚪️ 2-0 🔰 (67') <a href="https://t.co/hlYrL1AbfI">https://t.co/hlYrL1AbfI</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1467515571008847880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Sanchez doubles Spurs' lead. It's 2-0

Sergi Canos scores to put Brentford ahead at Elland Road! It's 2-1 to the Bees.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WE'VE TURNED IT AROUND! Norgaard wins it back, <a href="https://twitter.com/sergicanos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sergicanos</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/BMbeumo19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BMbeumo19</a> combine and Sergi hammers home from inside the box ⚪ 1-2 🐝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LEEBRE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LEEBRE</a> <a href="https://t.co/uqc14Xx8zN">https://t.co/uqc14Xx8zN</a>— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1467514572332544007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Brentford take the lead!

Shandon Baptiste has hauled the Bees level against Leeds.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">3 - Shandon Baptiste is the third Grenadian player to score in the <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premierleague</a>, after Jason Roberts and Delroy Facey. Spice. <a href="https://t.co/UNLrzt6pIX">pic.twitter.com/UNLrzt6pIX</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1467513974954598405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Brentford level

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">HALF-TIME <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL</a> SCORES Leeds 1-0 Brentford Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace Spurs 1-0 Norwich<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LEEBRE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LEEBRE</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNCRY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNCRY</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TOTNOR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TOTNOR</a> <a href="https://t.co/UdnVmRHpV6">pic.twitter.com/UdnVmRHpV6</a>— Premier League (@premierleague) <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1467506274115928075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Second halves underway!

The first 45 minutes of the Rangnick era at Old Trafford are up and here are some of the stats:Shots: 1️⃣2️⃣Total passes: 3️⃣0️⃣9️⃣Pass accuracy: 8️⃣4️⃣ . 8️⃣ %Possession: 6️⃣6️⃣ . 4️⃣.%No goals yet. A big 45 minutes to come for the Red Devils.

Man Utd half-time stats 📈

Here are the half-time scores from the Premier League:<ul><li>Leeds United 1-0 Brentford (Tyler Roberts 27')</li><li>Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace</li><li>Tottenham 1-0 Norwich (Lucas Moura 10')</li></ul>

HALF TIME: Man Utd level, Leeds ahead

Wilfried Zaha will be kicking himself after fashioning a brilliant chance. The Palace star nutmegged Alex Telles and then bamboozled Fred in similar fashion but he shot was well wide of David de Gea's post.

CHANCE! Zaha threatens

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">GGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!! <a href="https://t.co/0jt3Nel3v0">pic.twitter.com/0jt3Nel3v0</a>— Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1467501050190049288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Leeds take the lead against Brentford

No goals yet in the first 30 minutes of the Rangnick era, but Manchester United have been dominant against Crystal Palace so far. Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a few free kicks over the bar, while Palace have been limited to counter-attack opportunities.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">No shortage of effort in the opening 30 minutes 💪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNCRY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNCRY</a> <a href="https://t.co/W7lifqJUV7">pic.twitter.com/W7lifqJUV7</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1467501314645106690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Still scoreless at Old Trafford

Lucas Moura has fired Tottenham ahead against Norwich.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">That is 𝗨𝗡𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 from Lucas. Darts his way past two Norwich defenders, plays a quick one-two with Sonny and finds top-bins from 25 yards. Incredible! ⚪️ 1-0 🔰 (11') <a href="https://t.co/oEX36pX66k">https://t.co/oEX36pX66k</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1467496822927151104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Spurs take the lead

The 2pm kick-offs have started! 🙌

Premier League games underway! ⚽️

Celtic defeated Dundee United 3-0 earlier today and midfielder Tom Rogic scored a spectacular individual goal, taking it past a number of players before unleashing an accurate effort into the bottom corner. Watch it below!<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">OUT OF NOWHERE! 🤯 A brilliant solo effort from Tom Rogic puts Celtic in the lead against Dundee United 🙌🟢 📺 Watch live on Sky Sports Football <a href="https://t.co/uLoLavtYnX">pic.twitter.com/uLoLavtYnX</a>— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScotlandSky/status/1467469672220176388?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Rogic solo spectacular

Antonio Conte's side can go ahead of their north London rivals with a win against Norwich.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">💪 The lads are out to warm up. 🔋 <a href="https://twitter.com/Vivo_Power?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Vivo_Power</a> <a href="https://t.co/4pOX5U8rFs">pic.twitter.com/4pOX5U8rFs</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1467487905803292676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Spurs look to leapfrog Arsenal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Time to hear from our interim boss! 💬<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNCRY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNCRY</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1467483484709138433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Rangnick tells Man Utd to 'enjoy' Palace game

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira says that Manchester United's home ground Old Trafford is a difficult place for teams to get points, but is confident his team is well prepared for the game.He told Sky Sports: "This is a tough place to come and perform because of the atmosphere and the quality of the opposition. We have to give ourselves the best chance. "There has been a lot of talk, but we need to concentrate ourselves. How can we perform to allow ourselves to get the result we want?"

Vieira: Old Trafford a tough place to perform

Ralf Rangnick has spoken to Sky Sports ahead of the game against Crystal Palace and explained his team selection."I’m very excited. We’ve had a busy week; with the late kick-off on Thursday we didn’t have that much training time both physically and practically, so we had to make the most out of it. I had a few conversations personally with players and with the team to prepare for today," said the German."Step by step, but I don’t not except any huge steps in that area [controlling matches]. Energy is important, you saw in the game against Arsenal and that will be most important that we show energy and enjoy what we are doing, this is what it’s all about for me."Yes [I liked what I saw against Arsenal], we won 3-2, the team had the experience of that successful game. Everybody was fully fit and recovered, so there was no reason to change that team."The experience [walking out at Old Trafford] is the same for me as it is the players. It’s a unique support that we get, the fans are there and support the team. That is also my job., to support the team with the 75,000 fans."

Rangnick: No reason to change Man Utd team

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Willkommen, Ralf! 🇩🇪🔴 We’ll bring you his first United starting XI at 13:00 GMT…<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNCRY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNCRY</a> <a href="https://t.co/ESEwysINHJ">pic.twitter.com/ESEwysINHJ</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1467475169501401091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Rangnick is in the house

There is an air of keen anticipation at Old Trafford today for Manchester United's game against Crystal Palace as Red Devils fans look to get an early glimpse of the "pressing monsters" Ralf Rangnick is attempting to create.If you're wondering what to expect, we've got some great insight in Charlotte Duncker's pre-match feature.'“Ralf was a fan of the English," St Gallen coach Peter Ziedler, who studied with Rangnick, told&nbsp;GOAL."He watched mostly English games. Coaching in England was a dream for him."Zeidler spent three years as Rangnick’s assistant at Hoffenheim between 2008 and 2011 and when the pair were travelling, either for games or on scouting missions, Rangnick would seek out an English newspaper at the airport to catch up with results.“He could give you all the clubs in the English third division,” Zeidler added.'<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/how-did-rangnick-end-up-at-man-utd/bltcd9187480642b3cd" target="_self">You can read the full piece here.</a>Here's some more Rangnick specials while you're at it!<ul><li><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ralf-rangnick-southwick/bltf7b44744a9fe1dca" target="_blank">How Rangnick was shaped by non-league English club</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/manchester-united-rangnick-cannot-become-pressing-monsters/blt7006112f7e7dff23" target="_blank">Rangnick: Man Utd won't be pressing monsters overnight</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mertesacker-man-utd-amazing-role-model-rangnick/blt96b568f957a879f3" target="_blank">Mertesacker hails 'role model' Rangnick</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rangnick-lokomotiv-moscow-fraud-russian-football/blt909ec78f3d342918" target="_blank">Inside Rangnick's time in Russia</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ralf-rangnick-teams-coached-trophies-philosophy-explained/bltd1699f9882cc6041" target="_blank">Ralf Rangnick: Teams coached &amp; philosophy explained</a></li></ul>

All eyes on Old Trafford 👀

The new era starts today.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rangnick's first <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> programme notes: "It has been an average season so far, there is no avoiding that, but the club has players who are much better than the position we currently occupy and it is my job to improve those players and that position."— Charlotte Duncker (@CharDuncker) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharDuncker/status/1467463593960558598?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Ralf's programme notes 📝

TOTTENHAM XI<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Your starting XI to face Norwich! 👊 <a href="https://t.co/IwUxEnuD7E">pic.twitter.com/IwUxEnuD7E</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1467478903308664837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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NORWICH XI<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🚨 ◾️ Three changes from Tuesday ◾️ Omobamidele, Lees-Melou and Idah come in ◾️ Three <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityAcad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NorwichCityAcad</a> graduates in starting XI<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NCFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TOTNOR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TOTNOR</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vo9pvoj2du">pic.twitter.com/Vo9pvoj2du</a>— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1467478867614990338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Tottenham vs Norwich teams are in

Ivan Toney is missing for the visitors after testing positive for Covid-19.LEEDS XI<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📋 Luke Ayling returns to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> Starting XI, whilst Patrick Bamford is named on the bench <a href="https://t.co/sgg6nEK8wW">pic.twitter.com/sgg6nEK8wW</a>— Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1467478906664067076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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BRENTFORD XI<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 𝙏𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🚨 ➡ Baptiste and Roerslev start at Elland Road Teams presented by @BlueJeansNet <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LEEBRE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LEEBRE</a> <a href="https://t.co/lTAfbs4b6F">pic.twitter.com/lTAfbs4b6F</a>— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1467479072095801356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Leeds vs Brentford teams

Here we go!The wait is over and... the Manchester United XI is unchanged from the Arsenal game.MAN UTD XI<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴 Ralf Rangnick's Reds! 🔴<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNCRY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNCRY</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1467478885763801096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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CRYSTAL PALACE XI<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">COME ON YOU PALACE<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNCRY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNCRY</a>— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/1467478908454854657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Rangnick's first Man Utd team is in!

Greetings and salutations! Welcome to GOAL's live matchday blog.There is a host of intriguing action to follow today, with the maiden game of Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United tenure to look forward to, as well as games involving Tottenham, Juventus and more. We'll be bringing you all the action as it happens so stay tuned.Team news coming up!<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ralf Rangnick says it will take time to create pressing monsters at Manchester United 🕐 <a href="https://t.co/2dNxCotIL2">pic.twitter.com/2dNxCotIL2</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1467373169342226435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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