Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Basaksehir 2-1 Man Utd: 3 Things That Went Wrong With Solskjaer’s Side

By Naveen Kelvin | November 5, 2020

A fruitful away spell and a delightful Champions League streak alike came to an end for Manchester United on Wednesday as the side lost 2-1 to Istanbul Basaksehir. A woeful defensive display saw Demba Ba and Edin Visca net goals in the first half while an Anthony Martial header minutes before the half-time whistle was…

Manchester United's Donny van de Beek.

Why Solskjaer Should Deploy Donny Van De Beek More Often

By Naveen Kelvin | November 4, 2020

Ole Gunnar Solskjær has repeatedly reassured supporters that they need not worry about the lack of regular game time for Donny van de Beek. When the Dutchman was acquired in the summer, there were several confused murmurs about just what role he would play going forward given the sheer potential he commands. As of recent,…

Manchester United's Angel Gomes.

United Fans React After Angel Gomes’ Incredible Performance vs Benfica

By Naveen Kelvin | November 3, 2020

Angel Gomes’ phenomenal form has had fans talking. While United’s exceptional youth academy has always boasted of great talents, not all of them make the cut into the senior team. A variety of factors keep the starlets from making a full mark on regular football at The Theatre of Dreams and in the modern game,…

Sheffield United's Dean Henderson acknowledges the fans after the match.

How Manchester United Should Lineup Against Istanbul Basaksehir

By Naveen Kelvin | November 3, 2020

Manchester United’s next Champions League tryst takes them to Turkey as they face off against Istanbul Basaksehir. So far, Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side enjoys a perfect record in their tumultuous table, sitting comfortably at top. However, the very fact the side they are facing could still continue to taste defeat for the rest of their…

Manchester United's Fred with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal: 3 Things That Went Wrong With Solskjaer’s Side

By Naveen Kelvin | November 2, 2020

Man Utd were handed a 1-0 loss to Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, their third Premier League defeat already this campaign. A Paul Pogba error inside the box led to the Red Devils conceding a penalty and Arsenal took home the win with great ease via Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang’s spot-kick. Ole Gunnar Solskjær certainly won’t…

Manchester United's Paul Pogba.

What Fans Are Saying About Paul Pogba’s Performance Against Arsenal

By Ashish Sreejith | November 2, 2020

Manchester United succumbed to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal yet again as the Gunners registered their first away win against a top-six side in the Premier League since the 2014/15 season. Both sides seemed pretty evenly matched throughout the game except the Londoners seemed dominant in midfield. Thomas Partey covered every blade of grass as he controlled…

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic before the match.

Ibrahimovic Scores Overhead Kick Winner In The 83rd Minute For Milan

By Ashish Sreejith | November 1, 2020

AC Milan lead the Serie A table as Zlatan Ibrahimovic breaks free of the shackles of age and gives his side a win against Udinese. The Italian giants faced off the Stadio Friuli outfit on Sunday having taken an early lead thanks to Franck Kessié. But Rodrigo De Paul’s second-half penalty equalised the scoreline after which…

Manchester United's Scott McTominay at the end of the match.

Fans Love How Scott McTominay Reacted After United’s Third Goal vs RB Leipzig

By Ashish Sreejith | November 1, 2020

Manchester United triumphed over RB Leipzig this week in their latest Champions League outing. Marcus Rashford led the attack, claiming a hat-trick to his name whilst Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood registered a goal each. Ole Gunnar Solskjær achieved this feat by keeping a cleansheet at the same time, which is no small task. Despite…

Man Utd forward Anthony Martial celebrates with Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani.

How Manchester United Should Lineup Against Arsenal

By Naveen Kelvin | October 31, 2020

Manchester United have a unique opportunity ahead of them now that their RB Leipzig momentum has gotten off to a grand start. The Red Devils had to rely on a Marcus Rashford hattrick to secure the excellent 5-0 win but nevertheless, they were tactically sound, matching up to the prowess of the German side. This…

United Fans React After Diogo Dalot’s Worldclass Assist And Goal For Milan

By Hritwik | October 30, 2020

It’s an inspiring moment for football enthusiasts to watch a team making an explosive impact chiefly with young players. And that’s the case with AC Milan this season, a club which is currently showcasing great potential and results. 3-0 was the scoreline last night, as the Italian side cruised through their Europa League clash against…

Bruno Fernandes’ Pass To Rashford vs RB Leipzig Was Simply Stunning

By Naveen Kelvin | October 29, 2020

Bruno Fernandes has left supporters in awe with just one pass of his during Wednesday’s 5-0 thumping of RB Leipzig in the Champions League. The Red Devils had their enormous win largely due to Marcus Rashford whose hattrick off the bench made all the difference in the end. However, the forward wasn’t the only person…

Manchester United's Fred.

Fred Is Man Utd’s Most Reliable Midfielder In Big Games

By Hritwik | October 29, 2020

In a game where the opposition had more possession of the ball, Man Utd had to focus more on interceptions or getting their feet back on the ball which turned out to be the key to their massive win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League fixture last night. Accordingly, one of the major assets…

What Happened Between Rashford & Martial Before The Frenchman Took The Penalty

By Naveen Kelvin | October 29, 2020

Marcus Rashford, now accustomed to stealing headlines across the pages, managed to do one better on Wednesday with an excellent hat-trick against RB Leipzig in the Champions League. The fixture was expected to be a tricky affair for Manchester United and indeed for the first 60 minutes or so the German side did make life…

Marcus Rashford Breaks Kylian Mbappe’s Champions League Record

By Hritwik | October 29, 2020

Scoring 5 goals whilst conceding none, Manchester United have sealed a dominating win last night in the Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig. Accordingly, the English side have registered their second victory in the group stages, the last one being even more significant, against Paris-Saint Germain. Three players, namely Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, and Anthony…

Rashford Turned Into Messi Against Dayot Upamecano During United vs Leipzig

By Naveen Kelvin | October 29, 2020

Marcus Rashford has been improving the quality of life of others off the pitch but on it, he seems to be intent on ending careers. On Wednesday, the English striker made all the difference in the Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig, netting a sublime hattrick that added to the efforts of Mason Greenwood and…

Man Utd forward Anthony Martial celebrates with Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani.

Manchester United 5-0 RB Leipzig: 5 Things We Learned

By Naveen Kelvin | October 29, 2020

A game touted to be difficult ended up a goalfest as Old Trafford witnessed its side beat RB Leipzig 5-0 on Wednesday. The Champions League encounter was a thoroughly fruitful one for Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s men with Mason Greenwood’s goal the only highlight from the opening half. However, upon Marcus Rashford’s introduction in the final…

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates with the match ball.

How Solskjaer’s Instructions Led To Marcus Rashford Hat-trick

By Naveen Kelvin | October 29, 2020

Marcus Rashford stole all the headlines and talking points as he netted a beautiful hat-trick to seal Manchester United’s Champions League tie against RB Leipzig 5-0 on Wednesday. Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial were the other two names on the scoresheet but until Rashford’s introduction in the final portion of the game, the scoreline had…

Paris Saint-Germain’s Edinson Cavani arrives at the stadium before the match.

Solskjaer Has Already Identified Edinson Cavani Replacement

By Ashish Sreejith | October 28, 2020

Man Utd could turn to Erling Haaland yet again as a long-term replacement for Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan was signed during the climactic days of the summer transfer window in United’s attempts to secure a backup striker. Cavani made his debut with a sub appearance against Chelsea during his side’s goalless draw at Old Trafford.…

Manchester United's Edinson Cavani.

How Anthony Martial Has Reacted To Edinson Cavani’s Arrival

By Naveen Kelvin | October 27, 2020

Anthony Martial has positive words for Edinson Cavani. When Manchester United announced the signing of the prolific striker at the end of their summer transfer window, quite a few heads would have turned. The player most clearly brought under the crosshairs as a result of this transfer is Anthony Martial. The French striker would erstwhile…

Manchester United's Luke Shaw and Alex Telles in action.

How Manchester United Should Lineup Against RB Leipzig

By Naveen Kelvin | October 27, 2020

Manchester United overcame a big challenge when they defeated PSG 2-1 in the Champions League last week. However, their difficult group next pegs them up against RB Leipzig, last year’s semi-finalists. The German side have often posed challenges and their strong start to this campaign is bound to give Ole Gunnar Solskjær and company a…

Facundo Pellistri’s U-23s Highlights Show He Is Ready For Senior Team

By Naveen Kelvin | October 26, 2020

Facundo Pellistri may be knocking at the senior team’s door soon. During the transfer window, Manchester United supporters were desperately waiting for a right-forward to be signed by the club. Jadon Sancho was the main name on the wishlist but that entire saga has left a sour taste for many. As such, when on deadline…

What Happened Between Bruno Fernandes & Luke Shaw During United vs Chelsea

By Naveen Kelvin | October 25, 2020

Manchester United’s goalless draw against Chelsea was a game that attracted a mixed array of opinions. On the one hand, the defensive performances of both sides were largely hailed. On the other hand, the lack of attacking cogency from the outfits was often brought up. In a game that ends 0-0 a lot of talking…

How Cavani Nearly Changed The Game With His First Touch On The Pitch

By Naveen Kelvin | October 25, 2020

Man Utd’s clash against Chelsea appeared to be an uneventful affair when one looks solely at the 0-0 scoreline. However, as such results often go in the Premier League, the actual game was one riddled with defensive discipline and several close chances. Of course, a massive VAR oversight when it came to a Harry Maguire…

What Fans Are Saying About Donny van de Beek After Chelsea Draw

By Naveen Kelvin | October 25, 2020

A rainy night in Manchester saw Chelsea keep the Red Devils to a 0-0 scoreline. Defensive discipline and concentration from both sides ensured the result. However, there were many who felt that United did not use their resources to the fullest. Ole Gunnar Solskjær elected to go ahead and give Juan Mata and Daniel James…

Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe with manager Jose Mourinho.

Axel Tuanzebe Can Play In Three Different Positions For Manchester United

By Ashish Sreejith | October 24, 2020

Man United snatched a 1-2 win in their Champions League group stage fixture against Paris Saint-Germain. Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s men held strong and pulled off a great result with a dramatic late win. The Norwegian gaffer implemented a rather unexpected line-up with Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a wing-back with Axel Tuanzebe slotting on as one of…

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford against PSG.

Marcus Rashford’s Goal Scoring Record In Big Games Is Absolutely Phenomenal

By Naveen Kelvin | October 23, 2020

Marcus Rashford’s ability to make headlines truly knows no bounds. The Manchester United striker rose further to prominence for his activities off the pitch during the crisis months. However, when it comes to “sticking to football” the English forward is just as exceptional in his knack for the sublime. At just 22 years of age,…

Manchester United's Paul Pogba during the warm up before the match.

No Player Created More Chances Than Pogba During PSG vs United

By Naveen Kelvin | October 21, 2020

PSG is arguably Manchester United’s most popular destination to travel to as of late. The Parc des Princes held a lot of surprises last time around and on Tuesday too, it was United’s dominance that broke through best. Perhaps what made the 2-1 affair all the more entertaining was just how well the Red Devils…

Fans Compare Alex Telles With Beckham After His Debut vs PSG

By Naveen Kelvin | October 21, 2020

Manchester United’s 2-1 win over PSG in the Champions League was an exciting affair even before the kick-off whistle was blown. For supporters of the Red Devils, the starting lineup held a new name, one that they were all eager for. Even though the summer transfer window did not placate the vast bulk of the…

Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacts.

Man Utd Have Won 10 Consecutive Away Games For The First Time In Their history

By Hritwik | October 21, 2020

Man Utd sealed a significant victory last night when they clashed their horns with Paris Saint Germain in their first Champions League group stage fixture. The match featured three goals, including Anthony Martial’s own goal, all goals thus ironically coming from United men. Nevertheless, it was yet another Champions League night for the Mancunians where…

Fans Loved Axel Tuanzebe’s Worldclass Performance vs Mbappe & Neymar

By Naveen Kelvin | October 21, 2020

Manchester United’s win over PSG was quite an eventful affair. The 1-2 scoreline at the Parc des Princes does not do full justice to the entire spectacle that transpired. Anthony Martial’s own goal was the sole consolation for the Ligue 1 side who were unable to respond to Bruno Fernandes’ early penalty and Marcus Rashford’s…

Aaron Wan-Bissaka Pocketed Kylian Mbappe During PSG vs United

By Naveen Kelvin | October 21, 2020

Manchester United secured a convincing 2-1 win over PSG at the Parc des Princes. The Red Devils did not falter as fans feared in the build-up to the game. While they certainly had their flaws, the team was dramatically different from the one that was doomed to collapse against the Ligue 1 giants given what…

Manchester United's Luke Shaw and Alex Telles in action.

PSG 1-2 Manchester United: 6 Key Talking Points

By Naveen Kelvin | October 21, 2020

A rainy Parisian tryst seemed to continue right where it left off for Manchester United. The Red Devils found their return to Champions League football in dominating fashion with a convincing 2-1 win over PSG at the Parc des Princes. Incidentally, no PSG player was on the scoresheet with Anthony Martial heading in the unfortunate…

Twitter Reacts As Marcus Rashford Scripts A Late Win Over PSG…AGAIN

By Naveen Kelvin | October 21, 2020

Manchester United may have found their new favourite away destination in Europe as they cruised to a 2-1 victory over PSG at the Parc des Princes. The Champions League group stage game was an outstanding affair with both teams putting in the entertainment factor at their best. However, it was Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side that…

Sporting's Luiz Phellype celebrates scoring their first goal with Bruno Fernandes.

£14m Deal: Man Utd Agree First Refusal Option With Sporting For Luis Gomes

By Ashish Sreejith | October 19, 2020

Man Utd agree first refusal with Sporting Lisbon for Luis Gomes. ‘The next Figo’ is on the watchlist of the Red Devils as they keep a close eye on him to potentially recruit. The youngster recently agreed a five-year deal with the Portuguese side – a sign that they want to invest time and money…

Twitter Reacts As Tottenham Throw Away 3-0 Lead vs West Ham

By Naveen Kelvin | October 19, 2020

Tottenham Hotspur threw away a virtually indomitable lead on Sunday as their encounter against West Ham United ended 3-3. A goal from Heung-Min Son in the first minute itself set the ball rolling for Jose Mourinho’s side. Further, within the 15th minute their victory seemed like an assured affair as a Harry Kane brace took…

Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring their third goal.

Why Paul Pogba Was Benched Against Newcastle United

By Hritwik | October 18, 2020

With an ample amount of confidence reflecting on the scoreboard, Manchester United have finally walked away with three points last night as they took on Steve Bruce’s Newcastle United. The entertaining match ended 4-1 in the favour of the away team, their every goal coming from distinctive players. Nevertheless, what ignited a spark of curiosity…

Juan Mata Was An Absolute Joy To Watch Against Newcastle United

By Ashish Sreejith | October 18, 2020

Manchester United pulled off an emphatic comeback against Newcastle United following a flurry of late goals. The visitors were trailing 1-0 by virtue of an early Luke Shaw own goal. Harry Maguire followed up with an equaliser 20 minutes later. However, despite being awarded a penalty, the Red Devils failed to take the lead in…

How Bruno Fernandes Reacted After Missing His First Penalty Since 2016

By Naveen Kelvin | October 18, 2020

Bruno Fernandes certainly caused a few heads to turn when he failed to successfully convert a penalty when Manchester United faced Newcastle United on Sunday. The Red Devils won the game 1-4 courtesy of goals from Harry Maguire, Fernandes, Aaron-Wan Bissaka, and Marcus Rashford. However, when the Portuguese midfielder stepped up to take the all-important…

Donny van de Beek Changed The Newcastle Game In Just 14 Minutes

By Naveen Kelvin | October 18, 2020

Man Utd staged a self-created comeback against Newcastle United on Saturday. The Red Devils went down within minutes of kick-off due to Luke Shaw’s own-goal. A disallowed goal and a shockingly missed penalty furthered Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s woes. However, a couple of substitutions and a late flurry of activity later, the fixture stood transformed. Harry…

Newcastle United 1-4 Manchester United: 5 Things We Learned

By Naveen Kelvin | October 18, 2020

A game that seemed destined for further bleakness was redeemed by a late flurry of goals as Manchester United secured a 1-4 victory away to Newcastle United. Things started off on a rough patch for Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side as Luke Shaw netted an unfortunate own-goal giving Newcastle the lead in less than two minutes.…

Manchester United's Harry Maguire.

These Two Stats Show How Reliable Harry Maguire Is For Man United

By Naveen Kelvin | October 17, 2020

Harry Maguire has come under heavy fire at Man United. The Red Devils’ start to the campaign hasn’t gone off in an ideal manner, with the side leaking goals in a fashion that has precedent itself shocked. As such, the bulk of the blame has been brought upon Harry Maguire with the United captain directly…

Paul Pogba receives instructions from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Paul Pogba Is Not Happy With His Role Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

By Naveen Kelvin | October 16, 2020

Paul Pogba is reportedly unhappy with the role given to him by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Red Devils command an enviable array of midfielders after their most recent transfer window. The spot is arguably the only one where they enjoy a variety of depth and talent. Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, and Nemanja Matic are the…

Sevilla's Jules Kounde.

United Interested In Signing Sevilla Defender Jules Kounde

By Naveen Kelvin | October 15, 2020

Manchester United have added a Sevilla defender to their shortlist of potential centre-backs to purchase. The Red Devils have had defensive woes plaguing them when it seemed unlikely. At the middle of the summer transfer window, it was evident that the side would be toothless up-front, having struggled to acquire Jadon Sancho. However, that right-forward…

England's Harry Maguire gestures.

What Fans Are Saying About Harry Maguire After His Red Card For England

By Hritwik | October 15, 2020

Harry Maguire’s past performances for England and Manchester United seem to be the only determinant behind the patience of Gareth Southgate and Ole Gunnar Solskjær as the defender continues a series of poor performance with the last one being a 1-0 defeat against Denmark. Whilst his guilty verdict and the resultant 21-month prison sentence could…

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes.

Bruno Fernandes Is Unhappy With Man United’s Transfer Activity

By Naveen Kelvin | October 14, 2020

Bruno Fernandes is angry with the higher-ups at Man United. Despite a large flurry of activity at Old Trafford in terms of transfers on deadline day, the general atmosphere is still one of pathos. The club did not meet some of their core transfer requirements going into the window and there is a strong consensus…

Can Arsenal Initiate A Title Run Against Man City At The Etihad?

By BF Staff | October 14, 2020

The international breaks are certainly testing the patience of several football fans. One does wonder whether in the current climate, it is really necessary to play international friendlies. Or for that matter, is it necessary to push the newfangled and overly-complicated Nations League? The knockout rounds of the Champions League and Europa League tournaments were condensed…

France's Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe before the match.

Pogba’s France Teammate Could Replace Him At Manchester United

By Naveen Kelvin | October 14, 2020

Manchester United are looking for a potential replacement to Paul Pogba. The Frenchman has clearly stated that he “dreams” of playing for Real Madrid in the future. This is no new news to United supporters who have been expecting this from quite a while now. In fact, several reliable sources even pegged that Pogba would…

Fans Ask Solskjaer To Play Pogba and Bruno ‘In 4-3-3’ After France vs Portugal

By Naveen Kelvin | October 12, 2020

The international break is proving to be a fruitful spell for Manchester United fans. On the one hand, it is providing them with some respite from the utter shamble of a performance that the 1-6 loss to Tottenham Hotspur stood for. On the other hand, earnest Red Devils can now see their players ply their…

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts.

How Bruno Fernandes Reacted At Half-time During 6-1 Defeat To Spurs

By Ashish Sreejith | October 11, 2020

Bruno Fernandes fell into a rage fit at half-time during Manchester United’s Premier League defeat against Tottenham Hotspur. The Portuguese midfielder fired the Red Devils ahead early into to the game via a calmly converted penalty. However, celebrations did not last very long as Tanguy Ndombele equalised less than two minutes later with Son Heung-Min…

Analysis: Are Manchester United Emulating Real Madrid’s Transfer Policy?

By BF Staff | October 10, 2020

This summer transfer window pointed to a curious trend at Manchester United. While the Red Devils were shy and frankly disappointing in their first-team pursuits, they did exercise a lot of resources in bolstering their youth options. The obvious names in this regard are Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo but the trend extends even to…