Man United are not keen on spending all summer chasing Premier League star Harry Kane despite Erik ten Hag’s interest in the player. The United boss wants a new number nine to lead his frontline next season and is understood to have earmarked the England captain as a priority target. Kane’s contract runs out next…
Manchester United booked their place in the final of the FA Cup, beating Brighton 7-6 on penalties. Both Robert Sánchez and David de Gea failed to keep attempts from 12 yards out of their net and conceded six penalties each before Solly March blazed his penalty over the crossbar. In the Europa League final between…
Manchester United will return to Wembley in June to face Manchester City in the FA Cup final following their win over Brighton and Hove Albion. Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Antony all started for the Red Devils, but failed to rattle Robert Sánchez’s net over the 120 minutes. The closest United came to finding a…
Man United booked the FA Cup final meeting with neighbours Man City after beating Brighton and Hove Albion 7-6 on penalties. In what was a cagey affair at Wembley, both sides failed to find a goal in the 120 minutes of action. United forwards did well to get into the final third on several occasions…
Manchester United were their own worst enemies against Sevilla, as they crashed out of the Europa League quarter-finals with a 5-2 defeat on aggregate. The Red Devils gifted Sevilla four goals over the two legs. At Old Trafford, the ball flicked off Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire and flashed past David de Gea on two…
Harry Maguire hasn’t had the best of the last ten days. Or for that matter seasons. The Manchester United captain has fallen behind Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane in the pecking order at Old Trafford. He has only been handed minutes when one of the first-choice pairing has been injured, rested or the side are…
Manchester United’s hierarchy are preparing to adopt a ruthless approach, which puts the futures of up to 15 players in doubt. The Red Devils gifted Sevilla four goals across the two legs in a 5-2 defeat on aggregate, ending Erik ten Hag’s hopes of lifting three trophies in his maiden season. The lack of character…
Sevilla ended Manchester United’s European campaign for the third time in the last six seasons, leaving Erik ten Hag with some big decisions to make in the summer. The Man Utd boss has lately lauded both Maguire and De Gea for their contribution to his side. After the Red Devils’ win over Everton, Ten Hag…
Manchester United crashed out of the Europa League in an embarrassing fashion, giving away all three goals to Sevilla in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals. The domino effect started at Old Trafford when the Red Devils failed to defend a two-goal lead in the last quarter of the game. Careless handling of…
Alejandro Garnacho has invited comparisons with Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe with his impressive and impactful performance for Manchester United in the last six months. The 18-year-old has been out of action since early March, and there’s no certainty he’ll feature for Manchester United again this season. But in very limited appearances, the United academy…
Man United are heading into the early stages of their summer transfer business amid uncertainty over the club’s future. A number of bidders, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe, have been reported to be keen on buying Manchester United, with the Glazers family receiving multiple offers for full ownership as well as a partial stake. Earlier this…
Wout Weghorst is a striker in demand despite a less-than-prolific return at Manchester United. The Dutchman left Besiktas mid-season to join the Red Devils to fill in the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo. Through his movement and pressing, Weghorst has helped the likes of Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes cut open defences more easily, but…
Manchester United are pushing to sign Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Hove Albion at the end of the season but will have to compete with Liverpool. Both clubs have hit a good run of form heading into the business end of the campaign. The Red Devils cemented their place in the top four with…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s work, both on and off the pitch, continues to help Erik ten Hag in his own rebuild at Old Trafford. Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford, who were fringe players under Jose Mourinho, found their best form during Solskjaer’s time at the club. They now are part of Ten Hag’s core group of…
Manchester United managed to see out a two-goal lead against Nottingham Forest after a dominating second-half display. But the start from a much-changed backline was far from ideal and could’ve forced the Red Devils to chase the game away from home. Harry Maguire returned at the heart of the defence, as did his old partner…
Mason Greenwood is starting to attract interest from elsewhere with his long-term future at Man Utd doubtful. The English forward is yet to train and feature under Erik ten Hag, with the club currently conducting an internal investigation into his conduct. No timeline has been set on when a decision will be reached on the…
Manchester United’s dream first-half performance against Sevilla was overshadowed by a series of unfortunate events that not only brought the visitors back into the game – and the tie – in the Europa League but also threatens to derail their season. A seven-minute brace from Marcel Sabitzer in the first half had Old Trafford in…
Man United failed to hold on to a two-goal lead at home against struggling Sevilla in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals. But the worst thing to come out of the night was injuries to Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez that might derail their season. Erik ten Hag’s first-choice centre-back pairing left the…
Manchester United threw away a two-goal lead in the first leg of the quarter-finals against Sevilla following a series of dramatic events, including defending with 10 men late in the game after an injury to Lisandro Martinez. The Argentina international and his teammates started the game in a commanding fashion, pushing the visitors closer to…
Manchester United failed to capitalise on their first-half dominance against Sevilla, leaving the tie hanging in the balance ahead of the second leg in Spain. Marcel Sabitzer’s seven-minute brace inside the opening half-hour against an out-of-form Sevilla side gave the Red Devils a comfortable cushion heading into the second half. However, after the break, United…
Al Nassr have sacked Rudi Garcia amid dressing room conflict and underwhelming showings in the league. The former Roma boss failed to take the side to the next level despite the much-talked-about arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored 11 times in 10 league appearances. With their goalless draw over the weekend, Al Nassr now…
Manchester United may finally find their next Paul Pogba after Liverpool ended their pursuit of Jude Bellingham. For 18 months, Bellingham was on top of Liverpool’s transfer wish list and was seen as the ideal midfielder to restore Jurgen Klopp’s side’s dominance in the Premier League and Europe. But the Reds’ frustrating performances with their…
Championship club Reading have sacked Paul Ince on the back of a terrible run of form. Ince, who thrived in the middle of the park for Manchester United and Liverpool in his playing days, failed to impress from the touchline despite early promise. The 55-year-old joined Reading on an interim basis last season and helped…
Bayern Munich could pip Manchester United to the signing of their striker target Victor Osimhen this summer. The Premier League outfit have a long-held interest in the Napoli talisman, who has scored 21 goals and registered five assists in Serie A this season, helping Luciano Spalletti’s side run away with the league title. Manchester United…
Man Utd captain Harry Maguire is starting to find his feet under Erik ten Hag. The Englishman was expected to play an important role in the former Ajax manager’s Man Utd rebuild because of his ability in possession. Ten Hag’s decision to shift the right-footed centre-back to the right side of the defence in pre-season…
Erik ten Hag’s first summer transfer at Manchester United saw six new signings and 19 players depart Old Trafford either permanently or on loan. And as far as departures are concerned, the club will once again be very active ahead of the manager’s second season. With the process of Manchester United sale yet to reach…
Manchester United could benefit from Jeremie Frimpong’s past at Manchester City, with the Bayern Munich target understood to be keen on a returning to the city. Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been nothing short of a revelation in the second half of the season, and produced another impressive display to help United beat Everton 2-0 at Old…
Manchester United missed countless chances in the opening period against Everton, giving the Old Trafford crowd flashbacks of their early dominance against Southampton in February, where they were held to a goalless draw following Casemiro’s sending-off. While the defensive midfielder’s dismissal on that day changed the game for the worse, the goal on Saturday afternoon…
Harry Maguire produced yet another impressive performance at the back to help Manchester United maintain their impressive run of form at home with a 2-0 win over Everton. Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial got on the scoresheet with well-worked team goals in either half and David de Gea ended the game with a clean sheet…
Manchester United could’ve signed Robert Lewandowski under Sir Alex Ferguson, but Jurgen Klopp stopped the move from happening. The Old Trafford outfit will return to the transfer market in the summer window in search of a striker to lead their line, having gone another season without a reliable number nine in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson…
Frank Lampard has returned to management to take charge of his former club Chelsea; this time on an interim basis, following the sacking of Graham Potter. Bruno Salter led the Blues against Liverpool, but Todd Boehly and company opted to turn to the more experienced Lampard to over-see first-team affairs until the end of the…
Manchester United returned to the top four with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Brentford. Following their triumphs over Barcelona and Newcastle in the League Cup, Erik ten Hag’s men were given a decent chance of challenging for the title by many. However, the Red Devils appeared to lose their way in the league after the…
Manchester United played into Newcastle’s hands by showing indecisiveness at the back. But they were no better at the other end in their 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park. Newcastle sensed they were going to have a good game after noticing David de Gea’s lack of confidence during goal-kicks, as per their winger Jacob Murphy.…
Manchester United endured a disappointing day on the pitch on Sunday, losing 2-0 to Newcastle in what was a one-sided affair at St James’ Park. However, things are looking more promising off the pitch for the club, with the Red Devils close to agreeing a new deal with star defender, Luke Shaw. “Obviously we’re close but…
Erik ten Hag got it wrong with his substitutions at St James’ Park, as Callum Wilson sealed Newcastle’s win minutes after the away manager subbed off both of his centre-backs to have more attacking options on the pitch. Victor Lindelof was the only Manchester United centre-back left to defend Kieran Trippier’s set-piece delivery, which Wilson…
Newcastle showed they wanted to win “more” against Manchester United, as they moved above the visitors into third place on goal difference with a convincing 2-0 victory at St James’ Park. The hosts started the game on the front foot, dominating possession and forcing David de Gea and United defenders to kick the ball long…
The Theatre of Dreams isn’t an easy place for the away side to go. And it’s equally daunting for new Manchester United players, especially if things aren’t smooth sailing behind the scenes. Transition periods under different managers since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement have seen several players lose their way at Old Trafford despite arriving at…
Manchester United have agreed a new four-year contract with one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first-choice players. Solskjaer failed to win any trophy during his near three-year stint at the helm at Old Trafford, but some of his good work has helped Erik ten Hag deliver encouraging results, including a silverware, so early in his reign.…
Manchester United need to cut ties with multiple players to ensure Erik ten Hag can reinforce his squad without significantly increasing the wage bill at Old Trafford. The abundance of central defenders at Carrington means no other position is expected to see more departures. In Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, and Victor Lindelof, Ten…
Frenkie de Jong is viewed as the ideal midfielder to solve Manchester United’s midfield issues. But the Dutchman has set his heart on staying at Barcelona. The 25-year-old has enjoyed a change of fortunes under Xavi this term, managing 20 La Liga starts so far. Before United’s Europa League tie with Barcelona in February, Erik…
Scott McTominay’s form in front of the goal during the international break has invited comparison with Wout Weghorst. The midfielder by trade came off the bench to score a brace in Scotland’s win over Cyprus last week. With the hosts in complete control in the last quarter of the game, McTominay’s 87th and 93rd minute…
Manchester United’s squad planning ahead of the next season might get tricky with the return of Alex Telles. It’s no secret that the Red Devils have one of the biggest wage bills in Europe, and irrespective of who ends up owning the club, the recruitment team will have to sell well. As such, a number…
Manchester United had Aleksandar Mitrovic on their list of targets before they faced Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The Serbian striker has been one of Marco Silva’s key performers, helping Fulham climb the table to ninth and dream of European football with 11 Premier League goals in 21 appearances. The 28-year-old has proven to…
Newcastle have been enjoying a transformation in more ways than one ever since the takeover in 2021. On the pitch, the Magpies have gone from battling relegation to challenging for a top-four spot. They also came close to ending their 68-year wait for a major trophy, but fell short in the final of the League…
Mason Mount’s contract situation has led to Chelsea eyeing another Premier League midfielder. Chelsea are in a contract stand-off with their academy graduate, whose current deal at Stamford Bridge expires in the summer of 2024. Things aren’t very good on the pitch as well, with the England international struggling to fit into Graham Potter’s system.…
Cristiano Ronaldo parted ways with Manchester United just before the World Cup. Now ahead of Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifiers, he has publicly addressed the situation. Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford in the summer of 2021 with much expectation. The hype only intensified after he bagged a brace on his second debut in a 4-1 win…
Newcastle United’s failure to strengthen their midfield in January proved costly as they fell out of the top four and lost the League Cup final to Manchester United. A new defensive midfielder was high on the wish list at the start of January, but instead, Newcastle allowed Jonjo Shelvey to move to Nottingham Forest. The…
Manchester United under Erik ten Hag has certainly been the place of dreams for most of its players. Fixture congestion and limited squad depth aside, the roster is filled with names who appear to be happy to play football and play it well. This wasn’t the case a year ago. Thus, the Dutch gaffer clearly…
Manchester United’s sale process progressed to the next stage, as Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani’s representatives and Sir Jim Ratcliffe visited Old Trafford and Carrington to hold more insightful talks with the club’s hierarchy. New bids are expected before the end of March, with many anticipating a sale to be completed before the start of…
Fulham had their nose in front going into the last quarter of the game. The visitors looked pretty comfortable against lacklustre Manchester United and appeared destined to progress to the FA Cup semi-finals. But in the space of 265 seconds, the game turned on its head, as the Fulham camp lost the plot. Willian in…