Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United emerged from Old Trafford with three points to their name. However, the game could have almost ended even honors as West Ham fought well and were denied an offside-ruled goal as well as having been unlucky as the first of Paul Pogba’s two penalties may have been too softly awarded.…
Manchester United emerged the luckier side from Old Trafford as they secured a 2-1 scoreline over West Ham United, keeping intact their slim hope for a Champions League berth by the end of the season. The game was won due to a brace from Paul Pogba, both arriving from penalties. The Hammers had their moment…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has his fortunes to thank as Manchester United won 2-1 against West Ham United at Old Trafford. The much-needed three points were secured through a brace from Paul Pogba, although it arrived in the form of two penalties. The Hammers were the better side in the second-half when they equalized through Felipe…
Three Premier League giants have expressed their interest in signing RB Leipzig sporting director Paul Mitchell. Mitchell has amassed quite a reputation in world football, having been responsible for discovering numerous world-class talents at his current as well as former clubs. Whilst at Southampton, he unearthed talents like Sadio Mane, Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pelle.…
During the build-up to Manchester United‘s quarter-final clash against Barcelona, Chris Smalling grabbed all the headlines when he stated that he was very much up for the challenge of facing off against Lionel Messi. While numerous followers of the game labeled him as unrealistic and over-confident, the Englishman proved his worth during the 1-0 defeat…
Manchester United have submitted a record-breaking bid for Kalidou Koulibaly. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with multiple top-class centre-backs in recent weeks, as they look to strengthen their backline come summer. While Koulibaly has been a long-term target on their wishlist, the likes of Raphael Varane and Toby Alderweireld have been associated with…
Football is a game that often houses wholesome moments. Despite the recent trend pointing to scandalous incidents and moments that defied sportsmanship on and off the field, the heartwarming sights always pop up during games, regardless of the intensity of the match at hand. A player like Lionel Messi has always attracted eyeballs, regardless of…
Manchester United have lost 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions – a figure that doesn’t exactly suit them best given how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer initially rallied the Red Devils. They next take on West Ham United at Old Trafford, going into the final stretch of games in the Premier League that they…
Sir Alex Ferguson remains one of the greatest managers to have ever graced the game of football. Not only did he lead Manchester United to tremendous domestic and continental glory, but he also transformed the Mancunians into the most successful club in England by knocking Liverpool “off their perch”. The Scot’s tactics ensured that his…
Scott McTominay produced a brilliant display in midfield for Manchester United against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals first leg tie at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old created a lot of problems, and deserves all the plaudits. Despite United’s 1-0 loss, the youngster was one of the positive factors for the Old Trafford unit. McTominay…
Manchester United veteran right-back Antonio Valencia is set to leave the club at the end of the 2018-19 season. The Ecuadorian, whose contract is coming to an end this summer, wasn’t handed an extension by the club. Now, it seems likely the Valencia could be on his way to the United States, with a stint…
Manchester United, during their 1-0 home defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League, were forced to field a midfield trio of Fred, Scott McTominay, and Paul Pogba. The move was necessitated due to Ander Herrera and Nemanja Matic being injured, a huge chunk of experience being deprived from the starting lineup. However, come summer, Ole…
Paul Pogba wasn’t at his usual best when Manchester United hosted Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The France international failed to make any major impact, with his midfield partners Fred and Scott McTominay running the show from the middle of the park instead. The star midfielder has been linked with a move…
Barcelona finally managed to bag a victory at Old Trafford this Wednesday night, as they beat Manchester United 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final. The sole goal arrived early in the game, after Luke Shaw accidentally deflected a Luis Suarez header into the back of his own net. The Catalan giants…
Marcus Rashford is close to signing an enormous deal with Manchester United. The 21-year-old has thrived under new boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, having bagged nine goals under the Norwegian tactician, and taking his overall goal tally for the season up to 13. He was also responsible for scoring the crucial penalty that helped the Red…
Manchester United have resumed their pursuit of Toby Alderweireld. With newly-appointment permanent gaffer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking to strengthen his side’s defence, he has identified Toby Alderweireld as a prime target for the summer. Spurs were eager to tie the Belgian down with a new long-term deal, but negotiations between the two parties over fresh…
Manchester United were defeated 1-0 by Barcelona during the first-leg of their quarter-final Champions League tie at Old Trafford. A Luke Shaw own-goal was the only thing that separated the two sides, and it was the sort of loss that flatters the winning team. Barca weren’t the threat they normally are in Europe, with the…
In a game wherein the midfield was adorned by world-class names like Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal, and Paul Pogba, who could have expected Scott McTominay to dominate the proceedings? But the 22-year-old did just that, putting up a man of the match performance in the first leg of the quarter-final, which Barcelona won…
The highlight of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s caretaker stint at Manchester United was the PSG comeback in the Champions League. On Wednesday, his Red Devils faced the fruit of that comeback in the form of Barcelona, who defeated them 1-0 at Old Trafford. The game was a positive one for the home side despite the loss…
Despite facing a 1-0 defeat on the night, Manchester United were far from poor against Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie. The visitors bagged an early goal after Luke Shaw deflected a Luis Suarez header into his own net, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men fought back expertly, keeping the Catalans…
Manchester United’s tryst with Barcelona continued at Old Trafford on Wednesday in the Champions League, as the Spanish side emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline courtesy of a Luke Shaw own goal. The game wasn’t the Barca walkover that most pundits had predicted. Quite to the contrary, the erstwhile confident and well-passing side was brilliant…
The first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie between Manchester United and Barcelona ended 0-1 in favour of the away side. The Spanish giants were far from dominant at Old Trafford, however, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men put up a decent shift and kept the visitors on their toes for a majority of the…
Barcelona and Manchester United are all set to meet in what will be an exciting clash of the heavyweights in the quarter-final stage of the UEFA Champions League this season. Both teams boast of world-class superstars who will undoubtedly put up an impeccable show whilst trying their best to lead their sides to the penultimate…
Manchester United take on Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, with the first-leg set to be played out at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are the clear underdogs, despite the unprecedented nature of their win over PSG in the Round of 16. The La Liga giants will be a formidable opponents to…
Manchester United’s Champions League journey this season has been a host of ups and downs. Their assigned group was greeted with a mixture of apprehension and hope, with the Juventus games best highlighting their woes and strengths. Nevertheless, upon being drawn to PSG in the Round of 16, more than one supporter considered it the…