No player has been dribbled past fewer times in the Premier League last season than Victor Lindelof. As of late, the caliber for judging a good defender requires several criteria. Players like Sergio Ramos with their unbelievable attacking prowess make even the offensive contributions appear important whereas more traditional defenders can’t entirely be judged by…
The Premier League has announced the nominees for 2019/21 season’s Young Player of the Season award and Manchester United dominate the list in numbers. As the campaign concluded, all that’s left is to award the best performers of the season as the final formality. The Premier League officially announced the shortlist of its first ever…
Champions League football resumed at last and the games certainly packed all action that these months kept at bay. Two ties dominated the fixture-list with European giants dotting both the avenues. The one in Italy saw Juventus take on Lyon and England welcomed Real Madrid to try and break the deficit at Manchester City. The…
Man City may be set on losing another youngster. The relentless transfer speculation surrounding Jadon Sancho had its stem from a year ago when the English starlet departed Manchester City to make his mark on the Bundesliga. The academy graduate was a promising prospect that City were unable to tie down to a long-term deal…
Premier League clubs have decided to scrap the five-substitutions rule in the latest meeting. Before matches were resumed, Premier League shareholders and club representatives held a meeting where a new rule was passed – every club would be allowed to name a nine-man bench with 5 substitutions allowed per team in each game. This was…
Manchester United under Ole Gunnar Solskjær have set a new precedent for promoting youth talent. The club finished third in the Premier League this season, only the second time that the top-three spots have been open to them after the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson. What is remarkable here is that they did this with…
Manchester United have booked a spot against FC Copenhagen in Germany for the quarter-finals of the Europa League on Monday. That they would do so was a given as the 5-0 aggregate against LASK prior to Wednesday’s Old Trafford tryst was convincing enough. However, the performance put up by an altered lineup on the night…
A predictable evening ended up with a slim win for Manchester United as they beat LASK 2-1 at Old Trafford. A very poor spell of football from the home side saw the away team take the lead with Philipp Wiesinger’s impressive strike. Just over 90 seconds following that goal, Jesse Lingard made the best out…
Manchester United’s Tahith Chong could be on his way to the Bundesliga. The Red Devils are in hot pursuit for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho and the latest reports say they are in a fairly good place to pull off the transfer. This means that Chong – should the Englishman be signed – will be behind…
One of the significant fixtures that Sir Alex Ferguson and certainly Manchester United supporters still face trouble forgetting would be the 2011 Champions League final. Pep Guardiola was operating in his prime, leading Barcelona to the celebrated silverware, as they got the better of the Red Devils with a convincing scoreline of 3-1. Moreover, it…
Cristiano Ronaldo may be Juventus’ saviour, but his mind is in the French capital. The Portuguese international found his groove in Italy last season after being outscored and outperformed by Fabio Quagliarella in his debut campaign. Though Ronaldo missed out on the golden boot to Ciro Immobile, his tally of 35 goals and 7 assists…
Jadon Sancho to Manchester United inches ever closer as the club have allegedly agreed to personal terms with the player. The summer’s most heated transfer is in its final stages if the reports are to be believed and the newest claim in that regard reiterates what has been nearly set in stone by now. Sancho’s…
It was reported a few days ago that except for communication between agents of the parties involved, there still hasn’t been any separate official agreements over Jadon Sancho’s transfer to Manchester United. While it remains true that no arrangements have been formally made, multiple reports have started surfacing claiming that a deal could be made…
Manchester United escapee Angel Gomes finds refuge in Ligue 1, but not for long. The Englishman had looked like a very realistic prospect for a quality midfield that the Red Devils were looking to build. However, since breaking through as the club’s youngest ever debutant, Gomes has failed to make a place for himself. The…
Jadon Sancho to Man Utd is in a pivotal stage right now. Many murmurs have been doing the rounds in the past few hours regarding the latest updates on the summer’s most talked-about transfer saga. A huge chunk of the same has to do with how a transfer fee for the 20-year-old is yet to…
Manchester United will finally part ways with Alexis Sanchez as the Chilean forward is slated for a permanent deal with Inter. Fans of the Red Devils were perplexed at the possibility of Sanchez returning to Old Trafford. While the forward arrived from Arsenal with much hope and promise pinned unto him, the ensuing months with…
Manchester United have seen an excellent renaissance in their form, with the goalscoring prowess of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford being amongst the key differences. This season was their best one in several regards, with both players registering the highest number of goals in their entire career. Rashford was able to muster 22 goals and…
On Saturday, Arsenal lifted the FA Cup title, even as captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang dropped the cup in the ceremony. That mishap can certainly be excused as the honour was secured almost singlehandedly by the striker himself with his brace against Chelsea in the final – first from the penalty spot, and then from a close…
The key addition Manchester United made in the winter of 2020 has improved the offensive aspect of their football by a great margin, with Bruno Fernandes virtually claiming all the glory for the club’s top-four finish this season. Regardless of the considerable improvement, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had previously promoted thoughts of going all out in…
Ole Gunnar Solskjær wants Jadon Sancho’s transfer to Man Utd to be done as soon as possible. Jadon Sancho was upon the Red Devils’ transfer radar much before the COVID-19 pandemic had wreaked its biggest impact. As a result of the financial difficulties, the deal is predictably stuck in limbo with Borussia Dortmund and United…
Jadon Sancho’s latest social media post has sent Manchester United fans into quite a frenzy. The English starlet has been linked to the Premier League outfit for quite some time with updates arriving on a regular basis. The latest claims suggested that the transfer fee for the 20-year-old is still being worked out between all…
Manchester United may be close to adding a Mexican striker to their roster. With the Premier League season done and dusted, those clubs that don’t have European football to worry about in August will be mobilizing their full attention and resources on the transfer market. As such, the dynamics of the post-pandemic economy will certainly…
A new update is here on the Jadon Sancho to Manchester United saga. This is a summer tryst that has been going on for quite a while now and the reports just keep coming in. While the pandemic has certainly changed the dynamics of the deal quite a bit, the core details still remain more…
Wilfried Zaha is a player that divides opinions constantly. Whilst one side argues for his elegant style of play and talent, the other side is not convinced by his consistency and overall effectiveness. Whichever side is right, there’s no doubt that many clubs will be interested in signing the English-born player. Especially now that it’s…
The prolonged woeful form of Diogo Dalot has persuaded Manchester United to favour offloading the full-back in the upcoming transfer window. With just four appearances for the Mancunians this season, the star has gone down the pecking order considerably. Injuries took out the majority of the youngster’s 2019/20 campaign, consequently being sidelined till January. When…
Jack Grealish to Manchester United could still be a probable transfer. After securing Champions League football on the last day of the Premier League, the Red Devils certainly have a lot more options available to them. Apart from the added financial incentives that the European competition provides, the allure of playing top-tier football is certainly…
It really is inspiring to see young footballers showcase explosive emergence in modern-day football, especially when the talent is cultivated by a club’s youth academy. We have learned a variety of such young names over the past few years and one of the starlets who caught everyone’s attention this campaign is Manchester United’s academy product,…
The Premier League bid farewell to one of its finest players when David Silva was subbed off at the 85th minute as Manchester City was winning 5-0 against Norwich City on Sunday. The Spaniard ended a decade of absolute brilliance with the Cityzens and it is certainly worth viewing the height of greatness he touched…
Manchester United’s recently concluded Premier League campaign has certainly baffled many critics. While it was always expected that the club would do well by pure virtue of their stature, at several points early on in their campaign, Ole Gunnar Solskjær appeared to be facing an imminent sack as respite appeared constantly delayed. An easy analysis…
The 2019/20 campaign of the Premier League has finally come to its long-awaited conclusion in a grand gameweek with matches featuring every single team. English football suffered a lot of turmoil brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic but the clubs and players have persevered through it to end the season this week. There were at…
Examining the initial performances of Manchester United, it’s safe to claim that no one expected them to finish in the top four, qualifying for Champions League football next season. Yet they have done it tastefully, remaining unbeaten for 14 games in the competition, with an intriguing turn of events from the moment a key January…
Its confirmed Champions League football for Manchester United next campaign as they were able to fend off Leicester City 2-0 on Sunday. While all the Red Devils needed was a point to secure their entry into the highly sought-after competition for next season, they were unsure for much of the game and the Foxes could…
The full Premier League table is here and Manchester United are in third place. This is not the result that many would have expected or even bet upon given how poorly the club were faring at one point in the campaign, let alone the complacency that appeared to have set in towards the end of…
United secured Champions League football with a breath of relief as they soared 2-0 past Leicester on Sunday. The final scoreline didn’t reflect the largely unsure nature of the game as the Foxes were a constant threat to the Red Devils even after Bruno Fernandes was able to find a penalty. Things did look dusted…
Manchester United secured Champions League football in an eased manner away to Leicester City as the final scoreline stood 2-0. The thriller that was anticipated from the two top-four hopefuls didn’t materialize in goals as United’s opener came via a Bruno Fernandes penalty and their winner was cemented by Jesse Lingard in the eighth minute…
Andreas Pereira’s time at Manchester United has been one of constantly trying to find his place in the roster. After numerous loan spells, the 24-year-old Belgium-born Brazilian has still not succeeded in cementing a regular spot under several managerial regimes and his future is in some doubt. There is a section of United supporters who…
Manchester United have their eye on a Bayern Munich player and it is not Thiago Alcântara. Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s outfit have their goal set on Champions League football for next season and it will still come down to how they fare against Leicester City on Sunday for them to be sure of anything. However, their…
Premier League officials have confirmed the date for the start of the 2020/21 campaign. The world had been tossed into a lot of disarrays following the sudden changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. For global football, the 2019/20 season had to be suspended for a significant period of time, causing the conclusion to be…
Football enthusiasts across the globe are only just coming to terms with the full reality of the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes it has enforced upon the game. Empty stadiums are beginning to crown new champions and leagues across Europe are slowly beginning to wind down after staggered resumption with Europa and Champions League football…
West Ham United did an impressive job in holding Man United to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The Hammers took the lead early on courtesy of a Paul Pogba handball, as the penalty ensuing was easily buried by Michail Antonio past David De Gea. The home side replied in the second-half as…
Mason Greenwood was on the scoresheet yet again as Man United drew 1-1 to West Ham at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The English teenager’s goal in the second-half was in response to Michail Antonio’s penalty late in the first-half which had put the away side momentarily ahead. The goal was Greenwood’s 17th in all competitions…
It was a point apiece at the sound of the full-time whistle as Manchester United and West Ham United’s tryst at Old Trafford ended 1-1. The Hammers struck late in the first-half as a Paul Pogba handball led to a penalty which Michail Antonio made no mistake in slotting past David De Gea. The home…
Not enjoying enough game-time at a Premier League club is something that a lot out-of-form but talented players face in modern-day football. However, supporters were taken by surprise when ESPN recently revealed the metric listing the highest-paid substitutes. When it comes to the wages earned by players, the English League is renowned for some hefty…
Sergio Ramos just led Real Madrid to an outstanding La Liga title, the club’s first one since the 2016/17 season. This achievement from the club captain is more than a symbolic one as the Spaniard had an active role in bringing about the effort, including in areas not generally associated with a defender. As such,…
David De Gea’s Manchester United form has been raising big concerns and it is no longer just the pundits. When players perform poorly, especially in big games, even the most empathetic ones in their club’s fan base have a hard time defending them. Goalkeepers appear to face the worst brunt of the criticism, as Loris…
Records have become quite a feat for Cristiano Ronaldo to leap over. Right when one thinks that the Portuguese superstar cannot possibly break or create another, he goes ahead and does just that. At 35 years of age, there is not much left that the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star hasn’t accomplished already.…
Players failing to live up to their past reputation at another club is something that is witnessed a lot more often than not in modern-day football and one of the prime examples of the same is Alexis Sanchez. The Chilean was swooped by Man United in January 2018, in a deal which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan…
Manchester United are struggling to secure the services of Jadon Sancho but Borussia Dortmund are having no such issues on their own purchasing front. The Bundesliga giants were able to make yet another young addition to their roster when they acquired Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City. The 17-year-old midfielder has shown exceptional ability which led…
David De Gea was in absolute shambles against Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. The Spaniard let in three goals and embarrassed his side throughout the 3-1 defeat. The opener by Olivier Giroud was reminiscent of another poor performance by him two years ago at the World Cup with Cristiano Ronaldo on the…
Chelsea trumped Manchester United to march their way into the FA Cup final where they meet their London neighbors Arsenal. A horrid display from the Red Devils saw the game end 3-1, as Olivier Giroud and Mason Mount found their shots end up too easily at the back of the net. Harry Maguire extended his…