Casemiro stepped up to make a difference at both ends in the 1-0 win over Bournemouth. His acrobatic finish gave Manchester United a ninth-minute lead, and for the remaining minutes of the game, he produced a solid defensive performance to shield the visitor’s backline. The Brazilian midfielder has had a direct hand in 12 goals…
Nottingham Forest are prepared to break their transfer record to retain the services of Dean Henderson. Steve Cooper’s men successfully pulled themselves out of the relegation battle with a 1-0 win over Arsenal last weekend. And after securing their Premier League status, Forest are preparing for another big window to strengthen the side. 29 players…
Arsenal, having lost the Premier League title to Manchester City over the weekend, now find themselves in a struggle to keep hold of one of their academy’s brightest prospects, with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United circling. In September of last year, Ethan Nwaneri came off the bench to make his first-team debut for…
Manchester United only needed Casemiro’s overhead kick to win all three points against Bournemouth, as their resilient backline kept another clean sheet to see out the game. The defensive performance from the Red Devils against Sevilla across two legs following Lisandro Martinez’s season-ending injury not only ended Erik ten Hag’s dream of winning a cup…
Manchester United moved a step closer to Champions League football with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth, as Casemiro and David de Gea impressed at the opposite ends. But not every Red Devil had a good outing on the south coast on Saturday afternoon. Casemiro’s acrobatic finish gave United an early lead, but United forwards yet…
Manchester United had fortune and grit on their side as they secured a crucial three points away to AFC Bournemouth. The fourth-place finish in the Premier League is seriously up for grabs and this was a crucial win in that hunt for Champions League football. Here are the essential talking points from the fixture: 1.…
Erik ten Hag has made nine signings across two transfer windows in his first season at Manchester United, but not everyone has managed to make their mark during his reign. As the Dutch coach waits to see how the seemingly never-ending sale process of Manchester United dictates his plans for new signings this summer, the…
Manchester City penned an excellent display as they flaunted their offensive confidence over Real Madrid in the semi-final of the Champions League. The 5-1 aggregate was largely a result of the dominant 4-0 win at the Etihad. With this, the Mancunian giants are in the enviable position where a treble is there for the taking.…
Manchester City are closer than ever to matching Manchester United’s treble success, as they breezed past Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate to book their place in the final of the Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s men will have to face United at Wembley in their pursuit of the FA Cup. The meeting in the final provides…
Manchester City’s long-awaited desire for Champions League glory has never looked closer to being met. The English side arguably played a mini-final as a resurgent Real Madrid looked to be the favourites. The game headed into the Etihad with a 1-1 tie – all to play for. But that was not how it seemed on…
Inter sealed their place in the final of the Champions League for the first time in 13 years following a convincing 3-0 win on aggregate over AC Milan. When Inter were drawn with Bayern Munich and Barcelona in Group C, not many expected the Serie A outfit to progress beyond the group stage, let alone…
Manchester United have opened the exit door at Old Trafford, as they look to further reshape the squad at Erik ten Hag’s disposal. The John Murtough-led recruitment team, which itself might transform completely this summer due to a potential ownership change, is open to selling several first-team players. Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, and Anthony Martial…
Marcel Sabitzer has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a meniscal injury, which might also spell the end of his career at Manchester United. The Austrian arrived on loan from Bayern Munich on deadline day in January as an emergency replacement for the injured Christian Eriksen. As soon as the…
Axel Tuanzebe is set to leave Manchester United in the summer following the expiration of his contract at Old Trafford. The academy graduate featured 37 times for the senior side, but a string of injuries and the presence of better centre-backs at Carrington has led to the club deciding against offering Tuanzebe a new contract.…
Manchester United are heading into the summer transfer window without a guarantee of Champions League football and doubts over who will be the owner of the club in August. Regardless, it’s being suggested the Premier League giants are advanced in pursuit of Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae. According to Il Mattino (via SportWitness), intermediaries have convinced…
Brighton and Hove Albion are unlikely to qualify for the next season’s Champions League, but with a statement 3-0 win over Arsenal, Roberto De Zerbi’s men leapfrogged Tottenham Hotspur into sixth place in the Premier League. Having played two league games fewer than the Spurs, the Seagulls are in the driving seat to secure Europa…
Manchester United are back in the race for the signatures of Adrien Rabiot, having failed to secure his services last summer. United football director John Murtough travelled to Turin during the last summer transfer window in hopes of signing the Juventus midfielder. The hierarchy managed to agree a fee in principle with the Serie A…
Everton find themselves in a relegation battle, having won just one of their last five league games. The thumping 5-1 win against Brighton on the road did provide Sean Dyche a sigh of relief and pulled the Toffees out of the relegation zone. However, only a point separates Everton from 18th-placed Leeds United. With Manchester…
Sir Alex Ferguson apologised to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season over his comments on his team selection. Solskjaer headed into the 2021/22 season with hopes of ending Manchester United’s trophy drought following the signing of serial winners like Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane. But the arrival of marquee names without keeping the balance of the…
Chelsea’s impending rebuild under a new manager could see several high-profile stars depart Stamford Bridge, with the London outfit under pressure to trim their bloated squad after two transfer windows of exuberant spending. Mateo Kovacic’s future at Chelsea is in doubt, as the Croatian midfielder is heading into the final 12 months of his contract.…
Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, with David de Gea not certain to remain the club’s No 1 next season. The Spaniard is leading the race for the Golden Glove with 15 clean sheets to his name so far this season. But during the same period, no Premier League player has made…
Charlie Wellens is set to leave Manchester United at the end of the season, with the club deciding against offering the midfielder a new contract. The versatile player was seen as an exciting academy prospect during Jose Mourinho’s time at the club. In 2021, it was reported that the Portuguese took a ‘shine’ to him…
David de Gea has agreed to extend his stay at Manchester United despite concerns over his ability to remain the side’s Number 1. The Spaniard has been in the spotlight for his howler against West Ham that jeopardised his side’s chances of Champions League qualification. His frustrating showing in Seville also ended Erik ten Hag’s…
David de Gea’s abysmal form between the sticks at the business end of the season has threatened to derail Manchester United’s season and has left Erik ten Hag in a conundrum with regard to his transfer plans. The Red Devils still want to keep the Spaniard next season and remain in talks with him over…
Juventus are interested in giving Mason Greenwood a ‘fresh start’, with the player’s future still uncertain at Manchester United. The hierarchy at Old Trafford are yet to make their decision on whether the Englishman can return to the first-team fold. He’s currently training alone. Several European clubs are keeping an eye on the situation and…