Posts by Vishal
Tactical Analysis: How Ten Hag stopped Haaland in the Manchester derby
Erik ten Hag’s first derby outing was a learning experience, and the second turned out to be a testament to his elite game management. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden had a field day at the Etihad 104 days ago. On Sunday, they came up against a side that – in the words of Bruno Fernandes…
Read MoreMan Utd 2-1 Man City: Five Things We Learned From Derby Win For The Reds
Manchester United got their derby revenge, as the Red Devils came from behind to stun their noisy neighbours. Erik ten Hag’s men allowed Manchester City to enjoy the lion’s share of possession, but kept Erling Haaland and company quiet in the first half. Jack Grealish’s introduction after the break opened the gap for Kevin De…
Read MoreThree Things That Wout Weghorst Will Bring To Manchester United
Manchester United’s decision to chase a short-term solution to their attacking issues kept them out of the race for marquee names. Cody Gakpo, who at one point seemed destined to join hands with Erik ten Hag in Manchester, moved to Merseyside instead. Atletico Madrid made Joao Felix available on loan, but their exuberant asking price…
Read MoreWhat Casemiro Told His Agent After United’s 4-0 Defeat At Brentford
Manchester United are on a winning streak of eight straight matches in all competitions, and are favourites going into the Manchester derby tomorrow. That was certainly not the case the last time the Red Devils were scheduled to face their neighbours. United were sixth on the table after losing two of their opening six league…
Read MoreAtletico Madrid Tried To Sign Man Utd Defender But Ten Hag Rejected Their Approach
Atletico Madrid are rejuvenating their squad mid-season, having switched their focus on their domestic campaign after finishing bottom of their Champions League group. Antoine Griezmann, after returning from Barcelona, has established himself as the focal point of Diego Simeone’s setup. As a result, Joao Felix saw his game time reduced in the Spanish capital. The…
Read MoreWhat Fans Are Saying About Pellistri’s Debut Performance In United’s 3-0 Win Over Charlton
Manchester United delivered a no-nonsense performance to move past Charlton Athletic and into the League Cup’s semi-finals. Before tonight’s tie at Old Trafford, United had played five games since late December, and with the Manchester derby on the horizon this Saturday, Erik ten Hag fielded a starting lineup mixed with both experience and fresh faces…
Read More‘Player On His Way’ – Manchester United Close To Signing Star Striker
Manchester United’s search for a striker that started midway through the season following Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt exit is approaching a conclusive stage. The Red Devils explored the possibility of signing the likes of Cody Gakpo and Joao Felix during the winter window. But after the massive outlay during the summer transfer window, United refused to…
Read MoreMan United Hold Talks To Sign World Cup Star – Player Ready To Join Ten Hag’s Side
Manchester United’s search for a short-term fix in the final third has led them to Turkey, where Wout Weghorst is enjoying a fine season with Besiktas. The hierarchy at Old Trafford have been adamant about not spending too much to address their attack mid-season. No permanent options are being assessed, even at low-cost, as per…
Read MoreMan Utd 3-1 Everton: Three Talking Points As Rashford Replicates Rooney’s Scoring Run
Marcus Rashford found the back of the net once again as Manchester United beat Everton 3-1 to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Ten Hag’s decision to field a full-strength side in the third round of the competition paid dividends very early. Casemiro and Anthony Martial combined in the middle of the…
Read MoreCasemiro on Marcus Rashford: “I was really surprised with the player”
Casemiro is enjoying life in Manchester United, having transformed the Reds’ defensive record with his experience in the middle of the park. The Brazilian took a surprise decision to leave defending Champions League winners Real Madrid for Europa League football in England’s north-west. As such, many believed Casemiro joined United for a final payday. However,…
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