Am I Right or Am I Right? Why Sofyan Amrabat is United’s Best Summer Signing

Manchester United players before the game against Nottingham Forest.

Manchester United’s active transfer window has meant that quite a few familiar faces have left the side even as fresh names and numbers now dot the club’s roster. As a result, though, the fans have not fully gotten a taste of all that these incoming talents have to offer. Mason Mount’s injury cut short his…

Manchester United season ratings: Casemiro’s aces and Rashford’s record

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their first goal with Casemiro and Antony.

Manchester United’s Premier League season has come to a close. A campaign which started with frights went on quite well, all things considered. The season was a personnel chess game for Erik ten Hag but more often than not, the issues were solved by tinkering with the roster on offer. The result was a lot…

Messi To Leave PSG: Three Reasons Why Manchester United Should Try To Sign Him

Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Manchester United's David de Gea.

Lionel Messi and PSG do not look like a happy couple and multiple sources are strongly reporting that the World Cup winner will be parting ways with the Ligue 1 side in a few weeks once the summer window opens up. While several names are doing the rounds, Manchester United may be the outfit who…

Manchester United Personnel Overview – Jadon Sancho: Keep Or Sell?

Manchester United's Jadon Sancho celebrates after the match.

When Manchester United’s summer arrivals of 2021 were stacked up, obviously it was Cristiano Ronaldo who stole the limelight. But eagle-eyed hopefuls were keener on the purchase of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund, particularly given that in the Bundesliga alone the then English starlet had amassed 38 goals and an impressive 51 assists. Fast forward…

Why Manchester United Should Not Make The Mistake Of Signing Harry Kane

Manchester United seem increasingly linked with a summer move for Harry Kane. On paper, it makes sense. The Red Devils have lacked an authoritative striker who can score goals, complementing Marcus Rashford, and Kane just happens to be one of the consistently high goal-scorers in England. However, if the side does reflect deeply, the deal…

4 Things That May Happen If Manchester United Win The Carabao Cup Against Newcastle

Manchester United and Newcastle United will meet in the final of the League Cup on Sunday. Both sides are on the cusp of renewed glory and this piece of silverware will go a long way in establishing their respective narratives in English football.  Here’s what will happen if the Red Devils come out on top…

Three Things Manchester United Should Expect From Marcel Sabitzer

Bayern Munich's Marcel Sabitzer celebrates scoring their fourth goal.

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…

How Amad Diallo Is Doing On Loan At Sunderland

Sunderland's Amad Diallo celebrates scoring their first goal.

Amad Diallo seems to have found his footing at Sunderland after struggling to force his way into the starting XI at Manchester United and Rangers. In Tony Mowbray, who only moved to the Stadium of Lights because Alex Neil departed for Stoke City, not only Sunderland but United too appeared to have struck gold. Sunderland…

Three 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…

World Cup 2022: Four Young Players Who Stole The Show

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates with team mates after scoring their fourth goal.

Argentina and France fought right until the last minute for the most sought-after trophy of the beautiful game, which ultimately landed in the hands of Lionel Messi in front of 80,000 fans in Lusail Stadium. The little magician completed football by ending Argentina’s 36-year-long wait for the World Cup. Although Messi insisted after the full-time…

Four Players Who Could Get A Big Move After The 2022 World Cup

General view of Brazil's Neymar's boots during the match.

Football’s biggest celebration is here. The Al Bayt will stage the opening match of the 2022 World Cup even as star names return home with injuries, managers scramble to prepare their strongest team in the space of a week, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino lashes out at the critics on the eve of the main event.…

Neymar’s Celebration, Vinicius’ Dance And The Influence Of Positional Play

Brazil's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal.

On Wednesday, Neymar scored his 42nd Champions League goal to become the second highest South American goalscorer in Europe’s elite competition. The Brazilian celebrated the goal by putting his thumbs to his head and sticking his tongue out. Match official Daniel Siebert didn’t take Neymar’s trademark gesture too kindly and handed him a yellow card.…

Analysing The Various Centre-back Pairings Ten Hag Can Use At Manchester United

Manchester United's Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire.

Manchester United emphasized the importance of a proactive style of football when building a blueprint for their rebuild that took off this summer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer guided United to third and second placed finishes, but a lack of clear identity always raised doubts over his credentials. Once the results dried up, it became clear the…

What Every Manchester United Signing Will Bring To Erik ten Hag’s Side

Manchester United’s transfer window didn’t go exactly as planned, both in terms of the pre-decided budget and recruitment of the right profiles. And yet after a long summer, which saw the club’s recruitment team spend the majority of their time in Amsterdam, the Red Devils look well equipped to challenge for a place in the…

Four Midfielders Erik ten Hag Can Pursue If Man Utd Don’t Get Frenkie de Jong

FC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong controls the ball.

Manchester United look to spend big this transfer window. However, it is Barcelona who have surprisingly taken to the top of the spending list, with the Red Devils instead making some smart choices with regard to purchases and sales. In this regard, the looming and even changing transfer saga of Frenkie de Jong is proving…

Three Things That Lisandro Martinez Will Bring To Manchester United

Argentina's Lisandro Martinez celebrates after the match.

Manchester United are flying high in pre-season under Erik ten Hag, scoring eight goals and conceding just once across two games against Liverpool and Melbourne Victory. The same could be said about their transfer business in recent weeks, albeit complicated by a slow start. The new manager had to wait over two months to see…

Ten Hag’s New Striker: Four Alternatives If Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves

Cristiano Ronaldo may leave Manchester United again, inviting much heartache from the Red Devils. However, in that event, the focus must be placed not on seeking a like to like replacement for CR7 (a failed endeavour if the scores of Red no.7 jerseys are any indication) and instead think about the future. Presently, United’s future…

Four Issues That Erik Ten Hag Has To Address At Manchester United

New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag outside the stadium before the match.

The preparations are full-fledged for the upcoming season of football and in a little hallowed corner of Manchester, it has been over a decade since Premier League glory was tasted. Managers have come and gone, philosophies of football squandered, and yet Old Trafford still awaits its great rebuild and change in fortune. With Erik ten…

Why David De Gea Is Not Even Spain’s Third Choice Goalkeeper

Manchester United’s Players’ Player of the Year remains out of favour with Spain head coach Luis Enrique. David de Gea has been left out of the squad for Spain’s ongoing Nations League fixtures, and hasn’t received an international call-up since November. Unai Simon, Robert Sanchez, and David Raya are all ahead of United’s undisputed No…

Chelsea Future In Doubt: What It Could Mean For Manchester United

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…

Zero Shots On Target: Pochettino Produced Tactical Masterclass vs Real Madrid

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Real Madrid travelled to the French capital to face Paris Saint-Germain in a high-profile Champions League clash, but only the hosts showed up at the Parc des Princes. Kylian Mbappe’s last-minute goal might give the impression that the game was fairly balanced right until the end, but the way both the sides set up, Carlo…

How Anthony Martial Could Fit At Sevilla Under Julen Lopetegui

Anthony Martial has got his move to Sevilla on loan. Since early December, the Frenchman and his representatives made their intention clear to leave Manchester United. Ralf Rangnick wanted him to continue at the club, but also understood his desire to look for regular game time elsewhere, and didn’t take any extra measures, like he…

Three Budget Midfielders Man United Could Sign For Rangnick In January

Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in action with AC Milan's Franck Kessie.

Ralf Rangnick emphasised the importance of controlling the games in his very first press conference as Manchester United manager. In his first two Premier League games, the German tactician has overseen exactly that, with United’s midfield dictating the play against both Crystal Palace and Norwich City. The organisation Rangnick has brought has led to Fred…

Martial-De Jong Swap Would Be Ideal Transfer For Both United And Barcelona

Manchester United's Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba.

Both Manchester United and Barcelona could come out of the January transfer window as winners if an Anthony Martial-Frenkie de Jong swap deal can be materialised. Ever since the departure of Luis Suarez, the Catalans have missed a strong presence to lead their attack. And now with Lionel Messi gone as well, the need for…

Man United vs Atletico: 3 Times Cristiano Ronaldo Destroyed Diego Simeone’s Side

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann looks dejected as Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their third goal and completing his hat trick.

After some delay and controversy, the official UCL draw has been revealed. Manchester United will face defending Spanish champions Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16. The Spanish giants will have a familiar face waiting for them over the course of the two legs; someone they will not be too excited about meeting…

No Maguire And VDB: How Man United Could Lineup Under Ralf Rangnick

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until June. Described as the ‘Godfather’ of Gegenpressing, Rangnick is expected to transform the Red Devils into a high-intensity pressing side. Considering how under-coached, disjointed and passive the team looked under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season, the German tactician and his staff will face…

Godfather Of Gegenpressing: Everything You Need To Know About Ralf Rangnick

RB Leipzig coach Ralf Rangnick in the Bundesliga.

Manchester United are set to appoint Ralf Rangnick as interim manager. The German coach will be handed a six-month contract at Old Trafford. At the end of the season, the Red Devils will name a permanent boss, while he will be moved upstairs to work in a consultancy role for the club for a further…

Analysing Three Potential Candidates To Replace Solskjaer At Manchester United

Manchester United have officially parted ways with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The decision is one that has been a long time in the making given the sheer drop in form that the Red Devils have suffered over the recent weeks. Now the big question is who will replace the Norwegian legend for the high-profile role and…

Antonio Conte To Tottenham: What It Means For Manchester United

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks dejected after the match.

Tottenham Hotspur parted company with Nuno Espirito Santo following their 3-0 defeat to Manchester United at home, as the Portuguese led side failed to register a single shot on target against a defence that had conceded nine goals in their previous two Premier League outings. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men, to their credit, were much improved…

Three Things Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Must Do To Save His Manchester United Job

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates after the match against Wolves.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has yet again found his managerial career at Manchester United at stake. But unless he implements some big changes, the gaffer may not escape the sack this time around. The Red Devils have won just 3 out of their last 9 matches across all competitions after what seemed like a dream start…

Manchester United Transfer Ratings: Sancho, Varane, Ronaldo And Outgoings

Manchester United's Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho during the warm up before the match.

Manchester United arguably blew all expectations out of the window now that this transfer window has come to a close. In terms of arrivals, the Red Devils got a dynamic combination of potential, experience, and commercial brilliance all wrapped up in a relatively smaller sum than that spent by most European giants on individual marquee…

3 Ways In Which Man United Can Lineup With Cristiano Ronaldo

Paul Pogba with Cristiano Ronaldo before the match.

Cristiano Ronaldo is about to become a Manchester United player once more. The very Theatre of Dreams upon which he announced his arrival on to the largest stage in football could very much see the apex of his playing days as well. In this regard, it is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who now has to make…

Title Challenge: What Manchester United Need To Do In The Last Week Of Transfer Window

Manchester United's Fred.

The opening weekend’s five-goal thrashing of Leeds United underlined Manchester United as one of the contenders to Manchester City’s Premier League throne. Two points dropped against Southampton in the following matchweek had all the signs of just why they will yet again struggle to sustain a serious title challenge. City bounced back from the defeat…

5 Things That Will Happen If Lionel Messi Joins PSG After Barcelona Exit

Lionel Messi has officially left FC Barcelona. The club confirmed his departure late on Thursday, and president Joan Laporta’s press conference on Friday re-affirmed there’s no turning around. La Liga are not budging on their financial rules to keep hold of league’s most attractive asset, leaving no choice but for the Rosario-born talent to leave…

6 Things That Will Happen If Chelsea Resign Romelu Lukaku

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho (R) talks to Romelu Lukaku.

Romelu Lukaku’s boyhood tryst with Chelsea, never brought into fruition due to loan spells and later success with the likes of Everton, could be rekindled. The London side are allegedly keen on singing the Inter striker and the Serie A outfit are purportedly considering a sale as well. Here’s what could occur if the Blues…

Solskjaer’s New Contract: Rating His 10 Signings At Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has signed a new contract which ties him to Manchester United until 2024, with the option of a further year. Ed Woodward, the club’s executive vice-chairman, didn’t let the absence of silverware during the Norwegian’s reign cloud his judgement. Rather he has placed his trust in the team the 1999 Treble winner…

Why This Is The Perfect Summer For Manchester United To Sell Paul Pogba

Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates after the match.

Paul Pogba’s days at Manchester United have appeared numbered for a while now. Ever since the Frenchman expressed a desire to join Real Madrid, his departure was considered imminent. In fact, it would not be far-fetched to assume that if not for COVID-19, the likes of Los Blancos or Juventus would have snatched him away.…

3 Ways In Which Man United Could Lineup With Raphael Varane

Manchester United’s acquisition of Raphael Varane has potentially gotten to the point where it can perhaps be viewed as a foregone conclusion. The Frenchman would bring a lot of defensive acumen to the Theatre of Dreams, which in turn means that Ole Gunnar Solskjær potentially has a lot of options with which to work with…

7 Things That Will Happen If Manchester United Sign Raphael Varane

Manchester United’s potential pursuit for Raphael Varane has reached a stage where it could realistically be assessed as a deal in the making. The French centre-back would bring a lot to the club and any arrival would also initiate a set of interesting domino effects ahead of the start of the next season.   1.…

Rashford Out For Three Months: How Man United Can Lineup Without Him

Man Utd forward Anthony Martial celebrates with Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani.

Fans of Man United hoping for a quick return to action for Marcus Rashford following the backlash of the Euros final defeat may have to wait quite a bit longer. As per the Telegraph, Rashford has decided to go ahead with surgery for a long pressing shoulder injury that has afflicted him since last season.…

Player Ratings: How Man United Players Fared At Copa America And Euro 2020

Two of football’s biggest continental tournaments concluded this Sunday with Argentina and Italy being crowned champions of their respective continents. 11 players representing Manchester United featured at Euro 2020, while only two were called up for the South American competition. At least one Red Devil came close to returning with a winners’ medal but ultimately…

3 Ways In Which Man United Could Lineup With New Signing Jadon Sancho

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Mason Greenwood after the match.

Man United’s acquisition of Jadon Sancho now means that they are spoilt for versatile options up-front. The English starlet has been on Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s wishlist for a while now. As such, the Norwegian gaffer will certainly be relieved at having a specialist right-forward at his disposal at last. However, that need not be the…

The Euros Have Proved Why Manchester United Must Keep Hold Of Paul Pogba

France's Paul Pogba reacts.

France’s dramatic ousting from the Euros at the hands of Switzerland certainly shocked a few. The 2018 World Cup winners were the favourites to lift the European title as well. As such, when Switzerland bettered them in a 3-3 tie that went to penalties, a lot of dynamics were rummaged around. While the likes of…

7 Things That Will Happen If Manchester United Sign Jadon Sancho

Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho celebrates.

Jadon Sancho’s acquisition seems imminent. This transfer has been on the cards since last summer itself and is a much-needed one for Ole Gunnar Solskjær and company. As such, there is a lot of changes that the youngster’s arrival at Old Trafford could set in motion.   1. No Striker Signing a forward in the…

What Manchester United Need To Do To Take The Next Step Under Solskjaer

MUFC interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates after the match.

Manchester United’s 2020/21 season was certainly a period of much tumult and chaos, although an optimistic view will certainly garner a lot of hope from it. As such, the anti-Glazer sentiment has to be highlighted as hope for any progress in the season to come and the promised changes and alleged dialogue needs to materialize…

Manchester United 2020/21 Season Review: What Went Wrong and What to Take Away

Manchester United's Paul Pogba shakes hands with Bruno Fernandes before the match.

Manchester United’s season came to an end on Wednesday in a fashion that most supporters won’t be keen on remembering. With the Europa League loss to Villarreal, Ole Gunnar Solskjær has gone yet another season without a trophy and a second-placed Premier League finish to none other than Manchester City will not sit well either.…

Sancho Over Kane: Why Man United Should Be Pragmatic This Summer

Tottenham's Harry Kane looks dejected.

Premier League giants have the chance of signing “one of Spurs’ own”. This is arguably the best time to do so since Harry Kane’s rise to prominence. Manchester United, nevertheless, should avoid pursuing any deal for the Englishman. Growing frustrated with Tottenham Hotspur’s inability to compete with the big boys in England, the country’s best…

Why Solskjaer Deserves New Contract Even If He Fails To Win Any Trophy This Season

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before the match.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer missed out on yet another opportunity to win his maiden trophy as the manager of Manchester United. Defeat to Leicester City in the FA Cup quarter-final has left the Europa League as the only trophy the Red Devils can win this season. The Premier League title is certainly out of reach with…

Shaw’s Resurgence Under Solskjaer Is The Manager’s Best Success Story So Far

Manchester United's Luke Shaw and Alex Telles in action.

Ole Gunnar Solskjær may have realistically scripted his best success story within Manchester United’s roster in the creatively footed Luke Shaw. No piece on the English left-back would be complete without a reminiscence of just how many ups and downs the youngster has had to go through during his time as a Red Devil. From…

Diallo Incoming, Several Loaned Out – Man Utd January Window 2021 Review

Manchester United's Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring their second goal.

The winter transfer window has ended in a relatively uneventful manner for Man Utd as the side strives to compete for the Premier League title. Despite being in the hot seat and the top spot for much of the period, the Red Devils chose not to make any new investments. In fact, the bulk of…