Anthony Martial’s future at Manchester United continues to look bleaker and bleaker with every passing day. Reports have recently emerged claiming that the forward has decided to turn down a new contract with the club until they can guarantee him more playing time. Martial has had a very mixed season so far, despite an impressive…
Transfer sagas between United and City seem to see no end in sight, as the bitter rivals appear adamant to lock their horns on all grounds possible. Having just seen a derby wherein the Red Devils emerged triumphantly, the focus was shifted to the potential of the two clubs fighting over a common target. That…
Over the past century or so, Man United have established themselves as a club which takes the growth of its young prodigies with utmost seriousness. The Red Devils have a remarkable feat to their name, which Jose Mourinho has built on since his arrival at the club, of naming at least one homegrown player in every…
After stunning the world with an absolutely insane overhead goal against Juventus in the Champions League and scoring a sumptuous volley in the Madrid derby, Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has now produced a ‘brilliant’ gesture off the field as well. CR7 is well known for producing pieces of magic while on the pitch, but…
Manchester United have once again been linked with the signing of Dayot Upamecano, three years after a deal for the youngster fell through. United, under the tutelage of Louis van Gaal at the time, were eager to bring him to Old Trafford from Valenciennes in January 2015. Reports in France suggested that the deal for…
Pep Guardiola invited unnecessary trouble during half-time in the quarter-finals 2nd leg tie of the UEFA Champions League against Liverpool. With his side trailing 3-0 ahead of the match, Gabriel Jesus gave the hosts a dream start by scoring in the second minute of the tie. City could have gone 2-0 ahead in the first…
Barcelona have been involved in some of the most heart-racing Champions League fixtures in the past, most of which have gone in their favour. But last night turned out to be an absolutely shambolic night for the Catalan giants, that undeniably every single Barca fan would want to erase from their memory, because of a simply…
From zero to a hero! That quite sums up Kostas Manolas’ week at AS Roma. On April 4, he scored one of the two own goals conceded by the Italian side against heavyweights Barcelona in the 4-1 loss in the first-leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. On Tuesday, the player netted Roma’s third goal of…
“We failed. It’s a possibility [it’s my last #UCL], so it’s tough to take. But it’s tough to take for everyone,” were Andres Iniesta’s words after the conclusion of the second leg of Champions League quarter-finals. AS Roma have undeniably stunned the football fanatics, seizing a victory against Barcelona by exposing to the view a…
Pep Guardiola, who seemingly struggles against Liverpool, has suffered yet another blow, with the Reds ascertaining authority in the second leg too. The match ended 2-1 in the favour of the travelling side, despite the hosts’ exhibition of a flawless start to the widely anticipated fixture. Gabriel Jesus stunned the supporters by netting in an…
One can’t exactly claim they didn’t see this coming. Anthony Martial is one of the finest players at Manchester United, and his antics during his tenure at Old Trafford have been nothing shy of remarkable. However, what has plagued him throughout his time is lack of game time and not being offered a consistent and…
Man Utd fans have once again been left drooling over the possibility of seeing Antoine Griezmann at Old Trafford in the summer, and it is their own star midfielder who has started to stir up the rumours about a potential move. Paul Pogba is notoriously known for his friendly rapport with several of the world’s…
Marcus Rashford is not happy with life at United, and could potentially be on his way out in the summer. According to reports in The Mirror, the youngster is said to be upset with the lack of game time he has been trusted with this season, and could be angling for a move away when the…
Çağlar Söyüncü could end up signing for either of Manchester United or Manchester City in the summer, his former manager has claimed. The Turkish defender is still a relatively unknown commodity, but is starting to make a name for himself in Germany with Freiburg. Having signed for the club two years ago from TFF 1.League…
Jose Mourinho is looking forward to signing a member of the Hirst family from Sheffield Wednesday, as per latest reports. Purportedly, the gaffer intends to reap success where Sir Alex Ferguson failed, as the latter was unsuccessful in roping in David Layne, who made 294 appearances for the Owls in the 1980s and ’90s. According to…
Manchester United broke a streak and spoilt a party on Saturday when they were able to defeat Manchester City 3-2 at the Etihad. The winning spirits are certainly high in the Red Devils’ camp, and now, they could get another one-up on their bitter rivals, this time on the transfer side of things. Both clubs…
No one wants to miss out on phenomenal talent at a young age only to be big-money pursuers few seasons down the line. Man United certainly have had their fair share of this, the most obvious instance being that of Paul Pogba. Despite that, there are some positions that are simply unattainable for any youngster…
Something strange occurred with Manchester United’s official Twitter account for Spanish speaking followers during the club’s derby encounter against City. The Red Devils went on to beat the league leaders in a sensational 3-2 win to give the fans memories of yesteryear blockbuster matches between the two sides. Paul Pogba’s brace in the second half…
Paul Pogba has opened up about what Alexis Sanchez told him in the build up to the Manchester Derby. The Frenchman seemed to have had a massive dip in form ever since the Chilean’s arrival at the club. Sanchez, too, struggled in his first few games since signing for United. Many fans and pundits went…
Manchester City fans were hoping to celebrate on Saturday, particularly after their side went two goals up early in the first half. However, Manchester United were the ones to have the last laugh, as they came from behind and secured a brilliant 3-2 win. Needless to say, the Sky Blues were gutted at how things…
The Manchester derby is always filled with soaring emotions that leave a mark on every fan associated with the two Mancunian behemoths. And Saturday’s high-profile clash is certain to live long in the memories of those who belong to the red half of Manchester. A shambolic United display in the first 45 minutes transformed into a…
Manchester City’s title celebrations came to an abrupt halt when a raring Manchester United side completed an astounding comeback to seal the derby 3-2 in their favour. Though it’s just a matter of time for the Noisy Neighbours to lift their 5th league title, the Cityzens didn’t take the derby defeat pleasantly, as they let their…
Marouane Fellaini had previously indicated his fondness to look for greener pastures and take on new challenges somewhere away from Old Trafford. The midfielder’s current contract is set to expire by the end of this season, with the Belgian reluctant to stay at Manchester United despite Jose Mourinho’s interest in the player. The tactician had…
In the past, Javier Hernandez was the super-sub at Manchester United who seldom failed to hurt Chelsea, and the situation has not much changed since then, as the talented figure delivered Antonio Conte’s men a lethal blow last night. Chelsea were booed off at home, which was undeniably ungracious given the neat performance they displayed, as…
Real Madrid were held 1-1 by city rivals Atletico in a crunch La Liga encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. With Barcelona on the verge of winning the Spanish League title, Atletico will be happy to stop Real and concentrate on finishing second in the league. After Cristiano Ronaldo scored once again to give…
Swap deals can certainly be a smart way to save a few bucks, particularly considering how outrageous certain transfer demands are getting since the previous few windows. However, when said swap deals begin to involve humongous talents, eyebrows are bound to be raised. In line with this, an outrageous report would have us believe that…
It’s not everyday that the top two teams in a country produce a clash to be remembered for ages, but when it comes to Manchester, especially in recent times, the two Mancunian juggernauts almost never fail to put on a show for their fans when they go head-to-head in a battle to paint the City…
Throughout Man City’s long history, there has always been a huge shadow cast over them from down the road. No matter how far they have gone and how much they have won, their achievements have always been compared to the success of Man Utd. They have been through a lot, having had to continuously watch…
The Manchester Derby has a history of producing one of the most classic encounters in the Premier League, and Saturday night’s derby was once again for the history books. An absolutely sensational Manchester City, at least for the first 45 minutes, were routed in their path to glory in their own backyard by an electrifying Manchester…
Paul Pogba certainly has had his critics this season, and several news outlets took it upon themselves to create fake stories about why his form had dipped so badly. Even Pep Guardiola got in on the act before the game, apparently claiming Pogba’s agent had offered him to Manchester City in the January transfer window.…
Alexis Sanchez had his best game at Manchester United after moving from Arsenal in January. The timing could not have been better, as he made the difference for the Red Devils in their 3-2 win over Manchester City at the Etihad. Sanchez played the key role in all three goals in United’s second half dominance,…
United came after City brilliantly in the second half and snatched a remarkable 3-2 victory after the hosts went 2-0 ahead in the first half. Paul Pogba, who did not have much influence in the first half dominance by City, scored two goals in the second half to change the complex of the tie. The…
Manchester United held off the challenge of city rivals to claim a famous 3-2 victory against the Premier League champions-elect. Goals from Paul Pogba and Chris Smalling had the Red Devils snatch a comeback victory that had all the current stars, former players, and pundits go ballistic on the win. RELATED: https:/2018/04/08/manchester-city-2-3-manchester-united-5-talking-points/ Jose Mourinho and Pep…
This is why we love football. Fiery, explosive, entertaining and incredibly dramatic when you least expect it. It has been a while since a Manchester Derby was this nerve-racking, and what a game it turned out to be. Manchester City went into this game knowing that a win would see them officially crowned Premier League…
Manchester United did the unexpected and stole City’s thunder quite well on Saturday, when the Red Devils held their bitter rivals to a 3-2 defeat at home, ending a long-held streak and delaying a party that was eagerly anticipated. While City took the lead via goals from Kompany and Gundogan early in the first half,…
What a comeback! What an upset! Manchester United succeeded in spoiling the party for their noisy neighbors, as the Red Devils managed to bring back a two-goal deficit to ensure that the Etihad won’t be celebrating Premier League glory just yet. Second half beauties from Paul Pogba and Chris Smalling, the former providing a splendid…
Needless to say, a 0-0 scoreline might not always mean a lethargic game, and is often even the indication of two really good halves of football where the two sides truly canceled each other out. Unfortunately, the first of Saturday’s derbies – this one being from the Merseyside – didn’t live up to the expectation.…
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Jose Mourinho has been on the lookout for a replacement for Michael Carrick, who decided to hang up his boots by the end of the current campaign. According to recent reports, the Mancunian giants have Toni Kroos under their radar, with the German international now being inclined to join the Old Trafford outfit. The midfield…
With Pep Guardiola’s latest comments on Paul Pogba claiming that the French star was ‘offered’ to him by Mino Raiola in January, we decided to do a rational evaluation as to what would have possibly happened if Pogba had moved to the Etihad. Watch Video: https://youtu.be/uopjVuWok10 SUBSCRIBE to BlameFootball: http://bit.ly/BlameFootballYoutube
Kevin De Bryune has opened up about his time under Jose Mourinho, and his practically non-existent relationship with the former Chelsea boss. The duo was only together for half a season at Stamford Bridge during the first year of Mourinho’s second stint at the club. However, despite the Portuguese manager’s promises that De Bruyne would…
Pep Guardiola stirred the football world with his recent claim that he was offered Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan two months ago by Mino Raiola, while he spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s derby. Shortly after the news hit the headlines on Friday afternoon, the United No.6 confirmed he was unaware of such…
Cristiano Ronaldo has threatened Real Madrid with a move to Man Utd amidst ongoing contract negotiations. There hasn’t been a season since the Portuguese’s initial move to the Spanish capital back in 2009 that he hasn’t been linked with a return to Old Trafford. This time is no different either, as latest reports have claimed…
Pep Guardiola has made a shocking revelation whilst he verbally hit back at Mino Raiola, who entitled the Spaniard “a coward, a dog” the previous month. Apparently, the prolific gaffer declared that Raiola tried to engineer a move for both Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Manchester City two months ago, while speaking in his…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s overhead bicycle kick is bound to remain in the memory of supporters for quite a while now. The splendid effort during the Champions League encounter thoroughly impressed players and fans alike, with supporters in the Juventus stadium rising to their feet to applaud what has to be one of the finest goals they’ve…
The stage is set and the giants are about to clash yet again. The Manchester derby cannot get any bigger in terms of stakes, as the Etihad stadium will be eager to wrap up business in the Premier League, a feat that has been a season in the making. A win and solely a win…
Barcelona are tipped to make a season-long loan offer for Luke Shaw in order to maintain funds for the touted transfer of Antoine Griezmann. The Spanish league leaders are in search for a backup for star full-back Jordi Alba following the lacklustre displays from Lucas Digne. The Frenchman has hardly had any significant impact of…
Luke Shaw’s commitment to the Mancunian team was always put under serious assessment by Jose Mourinho. And accordingly, over the last two campaigns, the full-back has been heavily familiarised with the bench, devoid of much chances to operate on the field. Nevertheless, the English international has displayed substantial patience, still waiting for that opportunity to…
Gary Neville believes that Liverpool are in no shape to pose a worthy challenge for the Premier League title next season. The Reds have been phenomenal this campaign, courtesy of their star-studded front-line, and are the only team to have triumphed over the Premier League Champions-elect, Manchester City, in both the domestic and European competition. Jurgen…
The defending UEFA Champions League winners, Real Madrid, registered a staggering 3-0 victory against Juventus in the 1st leg of the quarterfinals of the European competition, but the headlines were stolen by Cristiano Ronaldo for his out-of-the-world strike. The 33-year-old pulled off an absolutely perfect bicycle kick to score his second of the night, and…