Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich is likely to spark another rebuild in the French capital. The Ligue 1 leaders have spent heavily in recent windows to bring Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar together. But the attacking trio failed to deliver at the big stage; PSG bowed out of…
Manchester United endured their second straight frustrating Premier League result, failing to score past 20th-place Southampton. Erik ten Hag fielded an attacking lineup, with Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho as two number 8s ahead of Casemiro. As expected, the Red Devils created chances from the get-go and called Gavin Bazunu into action on more than…
Manchester United are working to tie down Diogo Dalot to a new deal amid interest from Europe’s biggest clubs. Early in the season, the Portuguese was considered an undisputed starter under Erik ten Hag. However, after the World Cup break, he has not been at his best. Further, Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s resurgence has meant that a…
It’s going to take a lot more than four days to bury the demons of the Anfield humiliation. But on Thursday Manchester United responded with four goals against Real Betis in the Europa League. Marcus Rashford calmed the nerves at Old Trafford with a powerful strike in the sixth minute of the game. After the…
Manchester United fans are still trying to figure out what went wrong on Sunday at Anfield, as Liverpool humbled the high-flying Red Devils by smashing seven goals past them. Erik ten Hag’s men could’ve done a lot of things better to avoid the 7-0 scoreline. But one issue that has been a common theme; and…
Manchester United suffered their joint-worst league defeat in their history as they succumbed to a 7-0 riot against Liverpool at Anfield. Erik ten Hag’s side, especially in the second-half, looked like a shadow of the outfit that as early as last week appeared to be back to the United of the old days. Numerous things…
Erik ten Hag’s experiment to slot in Bruno Fernandes on the left flank backfired massively against Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s men ran rampant at Anfield on Sunday, forcing David de Gea to pick the ball from the net seven times. There’s no doubt the Red Devils threw in the towel following two quick goals from Cody…
Erik ten Hag took over a Manchester United squad devoid of confidence and discipline. At one point under Ralf Rangnick, it became a widely accepted view that the Red Devils are going to need years to catch up with their rivals. But the Dutchman only needed his third official game at the helm to show…
Erik ten Hag ended Manchester United’s six-year trophy drought by beating Newcastle in the League Cup last week and danced with Lisandro Martinez and Antony, showing how happy and settled he is at his relatively new home. But if he had taken Louis van Gaal’s advice in the summer, things might have gone very differently at…
David Moyes is eyeing a transfer raid on his former club, Manchester United. The West Ham manager, who once again left Old Trafford empty-handed courtesy of late goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Fred in the FA Cup, is understood to be interested in rejuvenating his squad with the help of his former club. According to…
Manchester United have received loan enquiries for Mason Greenwood, as per reports. Greenwood, who was accused of sexual assault and other misdemeanors has not featured for the club since January of last year. In a recent update, the authorities investigating the same decided to drop the case. As such, no legal outcome is expected from…
Manchester United, after their first taste of glory over the weekend, gave their all against West Ham to remain in the hunt for another trophy. It took a frustrating first-half display in the final third followed by Said Benrahma’s goal in the 54th minute to really wake up the Red Devils. But once the hosts…
Manchester United supporters certainly have a lot to look forward to. Their recent Carabao Cup win was one that instilled a lot of hope and joy into the fanbase despite the laurel being a relatively minor one. Moreover, the club is now in the mood to win more and the players certainly appear poised for…
Jadon Sancho received a message from Kylian Mbappe following Manchester United’s League Cup triumph. The Englishman came off the bench in the Red Devils’ win over Newcastle United in the final at Wembley. The 2-0 win ended United’s near-six-year-long wait for a trophy. Sancho will certainly take a lot of confidence from his first success…
Manchester United lifted the Carabao Cup after a long wait in brilliant fashion. The Red Devils secured victory in a 2-0 affair courtesy of a well-headed goal from Casemiro and then a Marcus Rashford flurry into the box which led to a deflection from Sven Botman going over Loris Karius and into the back of…
Manchester United add a fresh piece of silverware to their laden trophy cabinet at last as the Red Devils beat Newcastle United 2-0 on Sunday at Wembley. The Mancunian outfit were outspoken in their dominance as evidenced by an exquisite second half laden with attacking chances. However, it was in the first half itself that…
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…
Barcelona succumbed to pressure at Old Trafford and threw away a goal lead to lose 2-1 against Manchester United. Xavi’s men looked out of place from minute one and struggled to get out of their own half due to the Red Devils’ intense pressing. However, in their urgency to win back the ball, the hosts…
Erik ten Hag was at it again. The Dutch genius’ in game management left yet another rival manager scratching their head, as Manchester United secured a 2-1 comeback win over Barcelona to advance to the Europa League round of 16 4-3 on aggregate. Apart from the opening quarter, the Red Devils’ aggressive approach out of…
It was sheer footballing magic that prevailed as Erik ten Hag encouraged his side to come up from going a goal down to then lambasting his critics with a 2-1 win over Barcelona in the Europa League. The Camp Nou tie which ended 2-2 pegged an exciting game for the neutral supporters, but the second…
Erik ten Hag’s strides of glory echoed across Old Trafford as Manchester United triumphed against Barcelona with an emphatic 2-1 win on Thursday. The Red Devils did little wrong to end the tie 4-3 on aggregate, particularly in the second-half, despite being awarded the setback of a soft penalty given to Barcelona in the opening…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Manchester United was certainly the storm of the winter. At Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese superstar was slow to attain his mojo but with a game in which he netted four goals and another in which he provided two assists, a flair of his former brilliance is on show yet again. Now,…
Marcus Rashford’s scintillating form in front of goal has led to rival managers in Frank Lampard and Xavi waxing lyrical about his impact. Since the World Cup, the Englishman has scored 16 goals in all competitions for Manchester United – more than Chelsea and Liverpool. But the 25-year-old isn’t in the spotlight only for his…
Real Madrid are expected to prioritise strengthening their attack in the summer, with Carlo Ancelotti’s reliance on Karim Benzema not resulting in the same success as last season. Los Blancos opted to not make any additions to their frontline after missing out on Kylian Mbappe last summer. However, their rivals Barcelona showed urgency in the…
Manchester United vs. Leicester City was expected to be the clash of two in-form sides giving each other a hard time. But at the end of 90 minutes, it was the Red Devils who were the technically superior outfit, securing a convincing 3-0 victory courtesy of a neat brace from Marcus Rashford and a well-found…
Manchester United find themselves in an interesting position, with the Glazer family in the process of receiving bids for England’s most iconic club. However, it seems the situation hasn’t had much impact on the Red Devils’ performance on the pitch as well as on their plans in the transfer market, for now at least. The…
Manchester United went to Camp Nou with a midfield of Casemiro, Fred, and Wout Weghorst and put in a commendable display to get a 2-2 draw. Erik ten Hag had to get creative with his team selection for the Red Devils’ clash against Barcelona in the first leg of the Europa League play-off round. With…
Barcelona and Manchester United, two of Europe’s most iconic football institutions, met in the first leg of the Europa League play-off round on Thursday and played out a 2-2 draw in what was a clash many would’ve mistook for a Champions League tie if the meeting took place a night before. Marcus Rashford left Camp…
Barcelona vs Manchester United ended up becoming the classic it promised to be, even if it played out in the Europa League. The intense attack-by-attack drama saw the home side grab a lead through Marcos Alonso only for it to be shattered minutes later by a fiery Marcus Rashford goal. The in-form Englishman then went…
Barcelona manager Xavi lauded in-form Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford ahead of the two sides meeting in the first leg of the Europa League knockout round play-off. The Catalans boast one of the best defensive records in Europe’s top five leagues, having kept 16 clean sheets in 21 La Liga games this season. The summer…
Manchester United are waiting for FIFA’s approval before adding a new striker to their ranks. The Red Devils are gearing up to face Barcelona in the Europa League on Thursday. But Erik ten Hag’s side will be without some key players for the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie. The United boss doesn’t…
A quick scurry of a finish, Stretford End is ecstatic and Marcus Rashford points to his head yet again. While the above is certainly the story of the goal-hungry Manchester United forward, it cannot be denied that he is doing a lot more than just pointing at his head. In fact, in recent games, the…
Manchester United ought to consider themselves lucky to secure a 2-0 win over Leeds United. The home side were quite aggressive throughout the fixture and the Red Devils looked a shade of their erstwhile recent form. As such, there was a strong push for Erik ten Hag to change things and he did so with…
Erik ten Hag’s arrival at Manchester United didn’t change Donny van de Beek’s fortunes at the club, but the Dutch coach could have another playmaker ready to challenge Bruno Fernandes next season. Ten Hag and Van de Beek enjoyed a successful spell together in Amsterdam. As such, the Netherlands international was expected to find his…
Manchester United may still be far away from a side that produces results on a consistent basis, but steps taken from Erik ten Hag both on and off the pitch point to an encouraging future at Old Trafford. The former Ajax boss has stamped his authority and mark on the team by not only showing…
Leeds United’s pressing approach away from home stunned Manchester United, who had to come back from two goals down to salvage a point on Wednesday night. Raphael Varane’s hesitancy with the ball put Bruno Fernandes in a tricky spot, allowing Leeds to win back possession higher up the pitch. Following Pascal Struijk’s challenge on Fernandes,…
Manchester United’s 13-game home winning run came to an end, as the Red Devils shared the spoils with arch-rivals Leeds United. But United’s fightback to earn a 2-2 draw could be the start of Jadon Sancho’s redemption arc. Wilfried Gnonto’s first-minute goal not only stunned the home crowd but also gave the visitors, who travelled…
The Premier League’s announcement to charge Manchester City with more than 100 breaches of its financial rules has sparked plenty of reactions in the football world. The alleged breaches were committed in the period between 2009 to 2018. If City are found guilty of breaking financial rules, a range of sanctions could be applied to…
Manchester United are planning a big summer exodus after a relatively quiet January transfer window. The Red Devils spent much of their time in the transfer market last month exploring loan deals on cheap and ended up acquiring Wout Weghorst from Burnley and Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich for the remainder of the season. Now…
The setting for Marcel Sabitzer’s debut was far from ideal, but that didn’t stop the Austrian from giving the Old Trafford crowd a glimpse of his dynamism. Marcus Rashford’s goal – his 10th since returning from the World Cup – in the 62nd minute doubled the hosts’ lead and put them in a comfortable position.…
Manchester United will certainly feel like they robbed away all three points as their weekend clash against Crystal Palace in the Premier League ended 2-1. This ought not to have been the case. The home side had done the hard work with their opening goal via a penalty with Bruno Fernandes skipping his way into…
Paul Pogba’s homecoming at Juventus isn’t going as he would’ve hoped when he elected to depart Manchester United on a free transfer for the second time in his career. The Frenchman ran down his contract at Old Trafford last summer and returned to the Old Lady to play Champions League football and challenge for major…
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…
Manchester United booked their first trip to Wembley since May 2018 following a comfortable 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final. Erik ten Hag didn’t show much desire to experiment with his lineup and fielded a strong starting XI despite going into the tie with a 3-0 aggregate…
John Murtough and Erik ten Hag showed impressive resilience to strengthen Manchester United’s squad mid-season without spending any money on permanent transfers. Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt exit, Newcastle United’s decision to recall Martin Dúbravka, and Christian Eriksen’s injury days before the transfer deadline day forced United’s football director to jump into the transfer market to ensure…
Christian Eriksen’s injury has forced Erik ten Hag to explore different avenues to plug the gap in Manchester United’s midfield. Eriksen won’t be available for selection until April after sustaining an ankle injury during the Red Devils’ 3-1 win over Reading in the FA Cup over the weekend. The Dane had featured in all but…
Manchester United are working to complete their second January signing before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. The Red Devils were expected to be quiet in the transfer market heading into the final hours of the window after addressing their attack by signing Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley early in January. However, Christian Eriksen’s ankle injury has…
Man United appear to be on the cusp of securing an emergency replacement for Christian Eriksen. The injury to the in-form Dane by a reckless tackle by Andy Carroll was arguably the worst thing to emerge from the FA Cup win over Reading earlier this week. The game also targeted United’s lack of squad depth…
The January transfer window has been a quiet one for Manchester United as they remain adamant about not spending too much mid-season. Christian Eriksen suffered an ankle injury against Reading in United’s 3-1 win in the FA Cup. The Dane has been a crucial part of Erik ten Hag’s midfield and his absence could prove…
Erik ten Hag gave a worrying update on the situation of Manchester United star Phil Jones. United are still in three cup competitions as well as in the race for a top-four spot in the Premier League. The Red Devils are more or less guaranteed to progress to the final of the League Cup after…