Erik ten Hag’s summer signings have settled well at Carrington, and the Dutchman is now focused on further strengthening his squad in the upcoming transfer window. Lisandro Martinez, Antony, Casemiro, and Christian Eriksen have quickly established themselves as guaranteed starters at Manchester United. Tyrell Malacia, meanwhile, has provided solid competition to Luke Shaw at left-back.…
Manchester United could bring in former Liverpool sporting director to oversee their next phase of the rebuild under Erik ten Hag. John Murtough, the club’s director of football, largely depended on the advice of the former Ajax boss to make signings during the summer transfer window. Most of the players United chased had past links…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s path to first-team training isn’t cleared yet, with Erik ten Hag keen on holding face-to-face talks before it. The Manchester United manager axed the Portugal captain from the squad to face Chelsea at the weekend following his petulant action in his side’s win over Tottenham Hotspur. The 37-year-old refused to come on as…
Manchester United have joined the race to sign Colombian striker Jhon Duran. Erik ten Hag’s side have dominated Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea on the bounce, but have been guilty of missing a number of chances, resulting in just one win in the last three Premier League games. The absence of strikers Anthony Martial…
Manchester United maintained their unbeaten run against Chelsea with a stoppage-time equaliser at Stamford Bridge. The Red Devils started the game on the front foot on the back of a dominant win over Tottenham Hotspur but failed to find a go-ahead goal this time. Chelsea were rewarded for holding their ground after a foul on…
Erik ten Hag’s attacking options have dwindled further following Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest actions. Manchester United will face Chelsea on Saturday without an experienced striker in their squad. Left-winger Marcus Rashford is set to slot into the middle of the attack once again, as Anthony Martial remains unavailable due to his injury. Meanwhile, Ronaldo, who has…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation at Carrington has gone from bad to worse, with Erik ten Hag deciding to take a bold stance against the superstar’s behaviour. The Portuguese took away the limelight from Manchester United’s impressive 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night by walking down the tunnel in the 89th minute. The Athletic later…
A special night at the Theatre of Dreams for Erik ten Hag, as his Manchester United side produced their most dominating performance of the season. The 2-0 defeat somehow flattered the third-best team in the league, as the Red Devils outplayed Tottenham Hotspur from start to finish. Despite Hugo Lloris’ best efforts, he couldn’t keep…
Erik ten Hag’s best outing as Manchester United manager was blemished by Cristiano Ronaldo’s disappointing action late in the game. The Dutchman dropped Ronaldo from the starting XI in favour of Marcus Rashford against Tottenham Hotspur following the Red Devils’ failure to break open Newcastle United’s defence over the weekend. The Portuguese produced an underwhelming…
Erik ten Hag’s team selection and tactics were both vindicated, as his Manchester United players delivered a complete performance to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0. Antonio Conte’s men were totally outplayed in the first 45 minutes and had Hugo Lloris to thank for keeping the scoreline level. But the Frenchman couldn’t do much to keep the…
Cody Gakpo decided to continue at PSV during the summer transfer window but has not closed the doors for a Premier League move. Man United manager Erik ten Hag wanted to add a new forward to his frontline before the start of the season and was interested in Gakpo. The former Ajax manager even spoke…
Michael Carrick is leading the race to become Middlesbrough’s new manager and could return to the touchline as soon as Saturday. Carrick has been out of the action for close to a year following his short stint as Manchester United’s caretaker manager. He took charge of three United games after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking and…
Cristiano Ronaldo was visibly unhappy with Erik ten Hag’s decision to hook him off against Newcastle United. The Portuguese star’s best moment at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon came just before the kick-off, as his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson presented him with a special memento for scoring 700 club goals. Things only went downhill…
David de Gea is happy with his current form at Manchester United and wants to sign a new contract. The Spaniard will make his 500th appearance for the Red Devils against Newcastle United on Sunday and intends to remain between the sticks at Old Trafford for more seasons. Although his contract expires at the end…
Frenkie de Jong is reportedly furious with his current situation under Xavi and looks set to depart Barcelona. Manchester United were keen to sign the Netherlands international due to the player’s successful past with Erik ten Hag at Ajax. The new United boss wanted to build his side around the versatile midfielder. Both United and…
Omonia made Manchester United work right until the end for all three points at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag opted to field a strong lineup at home to comfortably wrap up a win and keep United’s hopes of winning the group alive. But the outing was anything but comfortable, despite the Red Devils dominating both…
Robert Lewandowski’s late brace kept Barcelona’s Champions League hopes alive, but a dramatic 3-3 draw has left their fate in Inter Milan’s hands. Barca, who lost the reverse fixture at San Siro last week, started the game on top, thwarted Inter’s plan to catch them on the counter, and took a deserved lead into the…
Juventus face relegation to the Europa League mid-season after their defeat to Maccabi Haifa. The Italian giants are more or less already out of the Serie A title race as they sit 10 points behind league leaders Napoli after nine games, and if their form – one win in the last five league games –…
Casemiro’s first Premier League start underlined just what he’d bring to the table for Manchester United. Goodison Park’s atmosphere as well as Everton’s pressing in the middle of the park led by Amadou Onana wasn’t kind to the Brazilian, who was dispossessed by the Belgian midfielder in the opening minutes. Casemiro’s mistake didn’t go unpunished,…
Manchester United came back from behind to win all three points in back-to-back games, ending Everton’s seven-match unbeaten run. Alex Iwobi’s stunning strike from distance sent home fans into a frenzy in the opening minutes, but the Red Devils, unlike their clash against Brentford and Manchester City, didn’t falter on the road and quickly found…
Man United avoided yet another bump on the road in the Premier League after coming from behind to beat Everton 1-0. Goodison Park was bouncing in the opening minutes, as Alex Iwobi put the hosts ahead with a curling strike past David de Gea. But United quickly found their feet, took control of possession, and…
Middlesbrough’s search for a new manager is on following the dismissal of Chris Wilder. Wilder, 55, was relieved of his duties on Monday after the English side’s frustrating start to the new campaign. The former Sheffield United man had a decent last season at the Riverside Stadium, as his players knocked Manchester United out of…
Omonia Nicosia made Manchester United work hard for all three points in their first visit to the GSP Stadium in close to 20 years. The hosts took the lead through Karim Ansarifard, forcing Erik ten Hag to make a double change at the pause. Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw’s introduction helped the visitors unsettle the…
Leicester City are eyeing January reinforcements as they sit in the relegation zone after just one win in their first eight Premier League outings. Brendan Rodgers was a much relieved man on Monday night following Leicester City’s first win of the season. James Maddison scored a brace and assisted Patson Daka’s goal in the Foxes’…
Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t feature in Manchester United’s derby defeat but still managed to dominate the post-match discussions. Erik ten Hag handed Marcus Rashford a start against Manchester City despite Ronaldo being fully fit and available. He started both games for Portugal during the international break. After the break at the Etihad, the United boss once…
Manchester United were dismantled by their noisy neighbours, conceding six goals in yet another embarrassing outing away from home. The Red Devils, who have a goal difference of minus three after the first seven games of the Premier League season, have looked shaky out of possession under Erik ten Hag. The 4-0 humbling at Brentford…
Barcelona exceeded all expectations with regards to new arrivals during the summer transfer window. The Catalan outfit’s well documented financial crisis led many to believe that they will have a quiet summer, and rely on academy talents and free transfers to achieve their goals instead. The club’s hierarchy, nevertheless, decided to sell some of their…
Pep Guardiola has backed Lisandro Martinez’s defensive ability amid questions over his physicality. Manchester City will host their city rivals, Manchester United, at the Etihad this weekend on the back of an impressive start to the new Premier League season, as they remain unbeaten in their opening seven games. Erling Haaland’s incredible goal-scoring prowess has…
Man United remain interested in signing Cody Gakpo from PSV after going all out for Antony in the summer transfer window. The Brazilian winger was Erik ten Hag’s priority target to strengthen his frontline, but the former Ajax boss also wanted to sign Gakpo. United were in for both Eredivisie forwards right until the final…
Victor Lindelof is on Galatasaray’s radar amid a lack of minutes under Erik ten Hag. The Sweden captain has had a busy international break, playing 90 minutes in two straight games in the Nations League. However, at club level, the 28-year-old’s services aren’t required as much, as the versatile centre-back finds himself behind Lisandro Martinez,…
Louis van Gaal has never been afraid of making bold decisions, and his latest move may end up helping his former club, Manchester United. The experienced tactician is gearing up to take the Netherlands to his second World Cup tournament. The young national side have so far thrived under his management, finishing top of League…
Christian Eriksen’s reputation as a deep-lying midfielder is increasing with every appearance for club and country. Eriksen, who first made his name in the Premier League as an attacking midfielder at Tottenham Hotspur, is showing his class from deep in his second act in England. Thomas Frank turned around Brentford’s season by playing Eriksen in…
Manchester United players stole the show in Portugal’s 4-0 win over Czech Republic, as Diogo Dalot bagged the first brace of his senior career. Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Dalot were all handed starts by Fernando Santos in the Nations League fixture in Prague on Saturday. The United trio delivered by either scoring or assisting…
Man United face some important financial decisions after the big splurge on stars like Casemiro and Antony during the summer transfer window to strengthen Erik ten Hag’s squad. The Red Devils’ wage bill reached a Premier League record £384 million for last season. A number of big earners departed Old Trafford at the end of…
Christian Eriksen has started the new season in fine form, pulling the strings in the midfield for both club and country. During the summer transfer window, Eriksen, 30, moved to Manchester United following a short but successful spell under countryman Thomas Frank at Brentford. The free arrival wasn’t anticipated to play a crucial role under…
Erik ten Hag’s early days at Man Utd have seen big names dropped out of the starting lineup, opening doors for other squad players to get some playing minutes. But one outcast is unlikely to feature this season under the new manager. Phil Jones is not eligible to play for the Red Devils in the…
AS Monaco right-back Vanderson will reportedly not continue at the club beyond this season, as Europe’s biggest clubs circle for his services. The Brazilian moved to Ligue 1 from Grêmio only in January. But such was his start at Monaco, that the French outfit extended his contract for one additional season in August to ensure…
Facundo Pellistri is a forgotten man at Old Trafford, but his quality is still appreciated by the Uruguayan national team. In 2020, Manchester United signed Pellistri from Penarol on deadline day after failing to bring in Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. Since then, the Red Devils have spent big on Sancho and Antony, while the…
Erik ten Hag is determined to add a new striker to his ranks to improve Manchester United’s record in front of goal. The Red Devils had to wait until their third Premier League game of the season to see one of their own players get on the scoresheet. Cristiano Ronaldo, who was United’s leading goalscorer…
Man Utd enquired about signing Antoine Griezmann in the summer transfer window, and could reportedly make another move for him in January. The Frenchman, currently on loan at Atletico Madrid from Barcelona, has failed to rediscover his old form under Diego Simeone. His abysmal goal-scoring record since his return to the Spanish capital has led…
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.…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the shortlist of managers to replace Graham Potter at Brighton and Hove Albion following the latter’s move to Chelsea. Solskjaer has been in the news in recent days for calling Manchester United about Erling Haaland when the striker was playing at Molde. However, as per The Athletic, the Red Devils…
Manchester United played their first competitive fixture in Moldova and returned home with all three points with a 2-0 win. The Red Devils’ Europa League campaign started with a defeat against Real Sociedad. And with Sheriff Tiraspol on an impressive unbeaten run at home in the competition, Erik ten Hag was in no position to…
Talks regarding incomings and outgoings at Manchester United never fade, even after the close of the transfer window. And this season, murmurs of a change in ownership have also dominated the headlines. The Glazers yet again went big in the transfer season, securing the likes of Casemiro and Antony. However, the lack of proper recruitment…
Diogo Dalot has had an encouraging start under Erik ten Hag, quickly establishing himself as one of the first names on the team sheets. But Manchester United’s failure to address the lack of depth at right-back in the recently concluded transfer window has forced the manager to push for another addition. Dalot has started in…
Erik ten Hag has somewhat steadied the ship at Old Trafford after a nightmare of a start to his first season in the Premier League. The Dutchman’s bold move to drop big names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire in favour of more agile and tactically flexible players has resulted in four straight league wins.…
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…
Sergino Dest landed at AC Milan on deadline day after falling out of favour under Xavi at Barcelona. Barcelona signed the USMNT star from Ajax in a deal reported to be worth €21m in the summer of 2020. At the time, Dest was one of the most sought after full-backs in Europe following his encouraging…
Erik ten Hag is starting to find his footing in England after beginning his Premier League journey with back to back defeats. Man United’s humblings against Brighton and Brentford casted premature doubts on his ability to settle in Europe’s toughest league. The loss against Brighton in particular sparked debates over United’s decision to overlook Graham…
Man Utd could make another addition to their defence despite the end of the transfer window. United’s latest defeat against Real Sociedad underlined that there are still glaring holes in Erik ten Hag’s squad, and waiting until the January transfer window to address them might lead to more setbacks. On Thursday night, Ten Hag rested…