Roman Abramovich’s sanctions have pushed Chelsea’s future in limbo less than a month after they won the Club World Cup. The Premier League outfit are subject to a transfer ban and have been blocked from negotiating new contracts with current players while Abramovich owns the club. The sale of Chelsea has also been put on…
Mauricio Pochettino was hailed for his tactics in PSG’s 1-0 first leg win over Real Madrid in February, as the visitors finished the game with zero shots on target to PSG’s eight. In the second leg, however, the Ligue 1 outfit did what they have done so often in recent years – capitulated right at…
Robert Lewandowski is ageing like fine wine. The goals aren’t drying up for the Bayern Munich talisman, and neither is the interest of Europe’s biggest clubs. Man United are reportedly monitoring Lewandowski with his contract expiring in June 2023. As per BILD (via SportWitness), United have registered their interest in the 33-year-old striker, and ‘would…
Manchester United are preparing for Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential exit, having held talks with Richarlison’s representatives. Ronaldo is going through a rough patch in 2022. The 37-year-old has only managed to score once this year, and now finds himself on the sidelines after struggling with his hip flexor. The Portuguese missed the Manchester derby, and it…
Manchester United were overshadowed in all departments by their neighbours in a 4-1 Manchester derby thrashing. Ralf Rangnick’s decision to be more aggressive at the Etihad played into Pep Guardiola’s hands, as the hosts exploited the space behind United’s midfield to create tons of chances. The idea to go toe-to-toe with Manchester City despite the…
Marcus Rashford is considering his future amid lack of game time at Manchester United. The Englishman wasn’t started by Ralf Rangnick in United’s 4-1 defeat in the Manchester derby despite the absence of both Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani. Ahead of the derby, Rangnick said the 24-year-old has got everything for a ‘modern striker’, but…
Manchester United players were no more than spectators in the Manchester derby at the Etihad, as they helplessly watched Pep Guardiola’s men paint the city blue. The Red Devils only managed to remain competitive in the game until the half hour mark, thanks to an equaliser from former City youngster Jadon Sancho. But as soon…
Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Toby Collyer from Brighton and Hove Albion. The highly rated midfielder, who has captained England at youth level, will move to United’s youth team, as per The Secret Scout (via Fabrizio Romano). Collyer has not made any senior appearance for Brighton, and has only featured once in…
Ralf Rangnick has confirmed that Edinson Cavani is available for the Manchester derby on Sunday. The German tactician will be able to rest Cristiano Ronaldo, who has looked tired after starting all of United’s seven games in February. However, with no mid-week fixture ahead of the Manchester Derby, the Portuguese could yet be started in…
Kylian Mbappe is having his best season in a PSG shirt this season, overshadowing his new teammate Lionel Messi. While he finds himself in the middle of a tug-of-war between the French giants and Real Madrid, his former teammate is quietly bettering his numbers in Germany, and is starting to attract attention in his own…
Erik ten Hag is allegedly very keen on becoming the Manchester United manager ahead of the next season. The Dutch tactician, alongside Mauricio Pochettino, is a leading candidate for the role. And it seems he’s making an extra effort to leave himself in good stead for a managerial position in England. The 52-year-old has taken…
Carlo Ancelotti has emerged as a surprise candidate to take the helm at Old Trafford. Manchester United intend to make a long-term appointment ahead of the next season, with Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag on shortlist. However, the Premier League giants are also exploring contingency plans. New United chief executive Richard Arnold has sought…
Manchester United will prioritise the signing of a new young striker in the summer, and Victor Osimhen is believed to be their primary target. Cristiano Ronaldo’s declining form has been a major cause of concern for United, as the Red Devils continue to struggle for goals and drop points on a regular basis despite creating…
Ralf Rangnick’s patience is wearing thin with Cristiano Ronaldo who drew yet another blank at Old Trafford, as Manchester United played out a goalless draw against Watford on Saturday. The Portuguese superstar has only scored once in 2022, and his movement has not created enough openings for his teammates to find goals either. According to…
Donny van de Beek, during his one and half a year spell at Man United, was always praised for his movement in the final third, but lack of defensive discipline and grit in training meant chances to start in the Premier League were far and few in between. He had to move to Everton on…
Manchester United draw another blank at home as relegation strugglers Watford manage to remain unbeaten against the Red Devils in the Premier League this season. Ralf Rangnick was yet again left disappointed with the finishing of his forwards, who couldn’t put the ball past goalkeeper Ben Foster despite having 22 shots on Sunday afternoon. Cristiano…
Man United are interested in signing free agent Antonio Rudiger this summer. The Chelsea centre-back has been an integral part of the defending Champions League winners’ backline under Thomas Tuchel, and is likely to start in the League Cup final against Liverpool on Sunday. However, the 28-year-old’s long-term future is far from certain at Stamford…
Ralf Rangnick’s plan to deploy Victor Lindelof as a right-back to help Manchester United “with aerial duels” against Atletico Madrid was “in the dustbin” after Joao Felix’s goal in the 7th minute. United struggled with progression on the right due to the absence of a natural right-back. As a result, Bruno Fernandes was forced to…
Anthony Elanga rescued a draw for Man United with a late goal against Atletico Madrid in their first leg of the Champions League round of 16. Diego Simeone’s men were all over the visitors until the final quarter of the match, forcing Ralf Rangnick to look at his bench to find some inspiration. In the…
Manchester United equalised late in the game through Anthony Elanga to leave all to play for in the second leg against Atletico Madrid. Ralf Rangnick’s side weren’t at it in the opening minutes, as they lost possession of the ball multiple times around their penalty area, leading to Joao Felix putting the home side ahead…
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was full of praise for Manchester United’s midfield. The defending La Liga champions host the Premier League giants at Wanda Metropolitano in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. Ahead of the clash, Simeone, whose side are struggling in La Liga this season, insisted it’s not…
Man United have joined the list of suitors monitoring Fabio Carvalho. The Fulham wonderkid came close to moving to Liverpool in the January transfer window, but the Merseyside outfit failed to finalise the deal before the end of deadline day. Jurgen Klopp’s side remain interested in signing Carvalho in the summer, but now will have…
Jadon Sancho was unfazed by a hostile atmosphere and a waterlogged pitch at Elland Road, as he helped Manchester United seal another big win against their old schools rivals. The 21-year-old, after his early struggles at United, has become a regular fixture in the starting XI in the recent weeks. The Leeds outing was his…
Anthony Elanga was hit by an object during celebrations following Fred’s goal against Leeds United. Fred, who was brought off the bench alongside Anthony Elanga to restore Manchester United’s lead, did exactly that, lashing the ball past Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier. The Brazilian ran towards United fans in the corner to celebrate the goal with…
Manchester United came out on top in a proper old school game at Elland Road. After dominating the opening 45 minutes, United lost their heads and let a two-goal lead slip in 24 seconds through Rodrigo and Raphinha in the second half. But changes from Ralf Rangnick helped the visitors get their act together, and…