It was sheer footballing magic that prevailed as Erik ten Hag encouraged his side to come up from going a goal down to then lambasting his critics with a 2-1 win over Barcelona in the Europa League. The Camp Nou tie which ended 2-2 pegged an exciting game for the neutral supporters, but the second…
Erik ten Hag’s strides of glory echoed across Old Trafford as Manchester United triumphed against Barcelona with an emphatic 2-1 win on Thursday. The Red Devils did little wrong to end the tie 4-3 on aggregate, particularly in the second-half, despite being awarded the setback of a soft penalty given to Barcelona in the opening…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Manchester United was certainly the storm of the winter. At Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese superstar was slow to attain his mojo but with a game in which he netted four goals and another in which he provided two assists, a flair of his former brilliance is on show yet again. Now,…
Marcus Rashford’s scintillating form in front of goal has led to rival managers in Frank Lampard and Xavi waxing lyrical about his impact. Since the World Cup, the Englishman has scored 16 goals in all competitions for Manchester United – more than Chelsea and Liverpool. But the 25-year-old isn’t in the spotlight only for his…
Real Madrid are expected to prioritise strengthening their attack in the summer, with Carlo Ancelotti’s reliance on Karim Benzema not resulting in the same success as last season. Los Blancos opted to not make any additions to their frontline after missing out on Kylian Mbappe last summer. However, their rivals Barcelona showed urgency in the…
Manchester United vs. Leicester City was expected to be the clash of two in-form sides giving each other a hard time. But at the end of 90 minutes, it was the Red Devils who were the technically superior outfit, securing a convincing 3-0 victory courtesy of a neat brace from Marcus Rashford and a well-found…
Manchester United find themselves in an interesting position, with the Glazer family in the process of receiving bids for England’s most iconic club. However, it seems the situation hasn’t had much impact on the Red Devils’ performance on the pitch as well as on their plans in the transfer market, for now at least. The…
Manchester United went to Camp Nou with a midfield of Casemiro, Fred, and Wout Weghorst and put in a commendable display to get a 2-2 draw. Erik ten Hag had to get creative with his team selection for the Red Devils’ clash against Barcelona in the first leg of the Europa League play-off round. With…
Barcelona and Manchester United, two of Europe’s most iconic football institutions, met in the first leg of the Europa League play-off round on Thursday and played out a 2-2 draw in what was a clash many would’ve mistook for a Champions League tie if the meeting took place a night before. Marcus Rashford left Camp…
Barcelona vs Manchester United ended up becoming the classic it promised to be, even if it played out in the Europa League. The intense attack-by-attack drama saw the home side grab a lead through Marcos Alonso only for it to be shattered minutes later by a fiery Marcus Rashford goal. The in-form Englishman then went…
Barcelona manager Xavi lauded in-form Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford ahead of the two sides meeting in the first leg of the Europa League knockout round play-off. The Catalans boast one of the best defensive records in Europe’s top five leagues, having kept 16 clean sheets in 21 La Liga games this season. The summer…
Manchester United are waiting for FIFA’s approval before adding a new striker to their ranks. The Red Devils are gearing up to face Barcelona in the Europa League on Thursday. But Erik ten Hag’s side will be without some key players for the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie. The United boss doesn’t…
A quick scurry of a finish, Stretford End is ecstatic and Marcus Rashford points to his head yet again. While the above is certainly the story of the goal-hungry Manchester United forward, it cannot be denied that he is doing a lot more than just pointing at his head. In fact, in recent games, the…
Manchester United ought to consider themselves lucky to secure a 2-0 win over Leeds United. The home side were quite aggressive throughout the fixture and the Red Devils looked a shade of their erstwhile recent form. As such, there was a strong push for Erik ten Hag to change things and he did so with…
Erik ten Hag’s arrival at Manchester United didn’t change Donny van de Beek’s fortunes at the club, but the Dutch coach could have another playmaker ready to challenge Bruno Fernandes next season. Ten Hag and Van de Beek enjoyed a successful spell together in Amsterdam. As such, the Netherlands international was expected to find his…
Manchester United may still be far away from a side that produces results on a consistent basis, but steps taken from Erik ten Hag both on and off the pitch point to an encouraging future at Old Trafford. The former Ajax boss has stamped his authority and mark on the team by not only showing…
Leeds United’s pressing approach away from home stunned Manchester United, who had to come back from two goals down to salvage a point on Wednesday night. Raphael Varane’s hesitancy with the ball put Bruno Fernandes in a tricky spot, allowing Leeds to win back possession higher up the pitch. Following Pascal Struijk’s challenge on Fernandes,…
Manchester United’s 13-game home winning run came to an end, as the Red Devils shared the spoils with arch-rivals Leeds United. But United’s fightback to earn a 2-2 draw could be the start of Jadon Sancho’s redemption arc. Wilfried Gnonto’s first-minute goal not only stunned the home crowd but also gave the visitors, who travelled…
The Premier League’s announcement to charge Manchester City with more than 100 breaches of its financial rules has sparked plenty of reactions in the football world. The alleged breaches were committed in the period between 2009 to 2018. If City are found guilty of breaking financial rules, a range of sanctions could be applied to…
Manchester United are planning a big summer exodus after a relatively quiet January transfer window. The Red Devils spent much of their time in the transfer market last month exploring loan deals on cheap and ended up acquiring Wout Weghorst from Burnley and Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich for the remainder of the season. Now…
The setting for Marcel Sabitzer’s debut was far from ideal, but that didn’t stop the Austrian from giving the Old Trafford crowd a glimpse of his dynamism. Marcus Rashford’s goal – his 10th since returning from the World Cup – in the 62nd minute doubled the hosts’ lead and put them in a comfortable position.…
Manchester United will certainly feel like they robbed away all three points as their weekend clash against Crystal Palace in the Premier League ended 2-1. This ought not to have been the case. The home side had done the hard work with their opening goal via a penalty with Bruno Fernandes skipping his way into…
Paul Pogba’s homecoming at Juventus isn’t going as he would’ve hoped when he elected to depart Manchester United on a free transfer for the second time in his career. The Frenchman ran down his contract at Old Trafford last summer and returned to the Old Lady to play Champions League football and challenge for major…
Manchester United are on the cusp of seeing their first-ever Austrian signing ply his trade on the field when they face off against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Marcel Sabitzer could be part of the matchday squad. As such, many supporters could finally have the answer to just how good…
Manchester United booked their first trip to Wembley since May 2018 following a comfortable 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final. Erik ten Hag didn’t show much desire to experiment with his lineup and fielded a strong starting XI despite going into the tie with a 3-0 aggregate…