Erik ten Hag may have found his Marcus Rashford in Kobbie Mainoo – a youth player who is proving to be the redemption of an otherwise tumultuous season. Injuries and impressive youth performances propelled the starlet into regular football with the senior team but the recent laurels he has secured, the late FA Cup Winner,…
Erik ten Hag’s initial days at Manchester United brought forth plenty of hope and the results were certainly there to see. High-press football coupled with good attempts at goals saw a side that could genuinely challenge for the top spots in the Premier League and looked destined to go deep into the Champions League. However,…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United certainly has hopes soaring across Old Trafford. While this is not the full sale and redemption from the Glazer family that many fans would have hoped for, the total footballing control is bound to pay dividends. Further, with Jean-Claude Blanc and Sir…
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’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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’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.…
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…