Man United’s poor start to the season doesn’t appear to deter their intent at excelling. If anything, it seems certain that the club is eager to amend their flaws and not repeat the errors they made in the past transfer windows. In that regard, 2020 is all set to be the best transfer year for…
European football will seek to provide some respite for Manchester United who will travel to the Netherlands and face off against AZ Alkmaar. The Red Devils last tasted straight-forward victory in the Europa League itself and will be eager to continue that trend after their recent Premier League debacles. Here’s how the two teams are…
Manchester United’s transfer prospects are not in good shape at the time being. A lot of the club’s past allure has been lost and the manner in which they have been struggling in the Premier League so far this season doesn’t paint a very inspiring picture. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first full season with the side…
Manchester United supporters continued to be disappointed by the antics of their side as the Red Devils failed to attain victory yet again, this time against Arsenal at Old Trafford. The Monday fixture saw the Gunners sneak a 1-1 draw as both sides continued to display the trend of mediocrity that has been increasingly associated…
Manchester United’s clash against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Monday was nothing like the high-octane fixture long-time fans would have been used to. A game that was largely played in the second-half, the Theatre of Dreams had little to see with regard to spirited team play and individual brilliance. Scott McTominay’s late first-half goal was…
Manchester United hit a new low when they drew 1-1 to Arsenal at Old Trafford on Monday. The mediocre display commenced with little to show from both sides with even the first shots on goal coming only towards the end of the half. Nevertheless, Scott McTominay was able to score a brilliant goal to give…
On a rainy evening at Old Trafford, two starkly different halves were witnessed by the crowd in attendance. A half of mediocrity which held the glimmer of hope towards the end fizzled into the second-period quite well. The game ended in a 1-1 draw with Scott McTominay’s superb late first-half slot being canceled out by…
Manchester United faced off against Arsenal at Old Trafford in a fixture that had clearly lost its past allure. On a rainy Monday night, the two teams often looked like they were on a training pitch with poor tackles, sloppy passes, and no shots on goal or even attempts for that matter for nearly the…
Paul Pogba’s summer tryst was a big transfer saga that could have clearly gone either way. Both the player’s own interest for a fresh challenge and Zinedine Zidane’s desire for him at the Bernabeu ought to have powered the move through. However, Manchester United held their own quite firmly and continued to maintain that Pogba…
Chris Smalling turned in brilliant Man of the Match performance for AS Roma The summer of 2019 saw a sharp change in Manchester United’s backine with the defensive reinforcements of Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and company also chose to offload Antonio Valencia, Matteo Darmian and Chris Smalling. The English centre-back,…
Juan Mata has hailed Manchester United’s three new signings from the 2019 summer window. While the club hierarchy did fail to conduct transfer business to the satisfaction of the fan-base, supporters have been left impressed with the players that did arrive. The likes of Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire have all improved the…
Mario Mandzukic is waiting for Manchester United to come and get him in January. On Friday, Italian outlet Tuttosport published a report on the potential players that could arrive and depart from the Old Trafford club in the 2020 winter transfer window. The first half of the report focused on Paul Pogba, who is supposedly…
Rapport between players and their manager has never been more important. Increasingly these past few seasons, the changing power dynamics have seen individual players often influence tremendous say in the future of a gaffer at their outfit. While player relations aren’t the obvious factor that will determine the appraisal of a manager’s role at a…
David De Gea hasn’t been the same goalkeeper that Manchester United have exalted for the past few seasons. As of recent, the shotstopper’s follies have succeeded in aiding the issues persistent at the club, whereas in the past his individual saves often masked the tactical fractures within the lineup. The goalkeeper did sign a fresh…
Manchester United and Arsenal will clash it out in a fixture that will be a statement opportunity for both sides. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and company have been facing the brunt of criticism for a long time now and a game like this is the precise chance for the Norwegian gaffer to turn the fortunes of…
Victor Lindelof has responded to the critical comments made by Jose Mourinho ahead of last weekend’s game. Jose Mourinho, the man responsible for bringing Lindelof to Manchester United during his time at the helm of Old Trafford, was critical of the centre-back during his appearance as the guest pundit on Sky Sports. Speaking during the…
Gone are the days when the tenures of managers at a club defined an entire era of football, both the good and the bad. The modern pace of the game has ensured that most gaffers find it hard to stay at one outfit for a long time if they aren’t able to achieve the top…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed why he named Axel Tuanzebe the captain against Rochdale. Manchester United had to dig out a difficult win against League One side Rochdale in the League Cup, as they won 5-3 on penalties after the game remained tied at 1-1 in normal regulation time. While it was a difficult day…
Manchester United were able to inch out a win in their Carabao Cup encounter against Rochdale. A brilliant second-half goal from Mason Greenwood set the Red Devils rolling at Old Trafford but the away side responded via a superb strike from Luke Matheson to send the game into penalties. While United did win the shootout…
Manchester United’s present predicament isn’t a new one. Under the previous regimes of David Moyes, Louis Van Gaal, and Jose Mourinho, points of crisis have always appeared and the fans have been quick to criticize the managers for the shortcomings of the squad. Further, it is often said that in addition to the gaffer, the…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has identified two attacking targets for January. After multiple rounds of negotiations, the Norwegian finally managed to ship off Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan, that too for a decent transfer fee. However, no replacement was recruited in the Belgian’s stead, and the Mancunians are now facing its consequences. During Sunday’s 2-0 defeat…
Man Utd’s problems apparently know no bounds at the moment. The Red Devils are placed in a precarious position after losing to West Ham United and much criticism has been levied at the approach of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to the team. This is an all-too familiar turn of events at Old Trafford and the problems…
Manchester United’s season has started on the wrong footing. After the massive win against Chelsea, the Red Devils have failed to find a consistent winning spell again, with the recent loss to West Ham United in the Premier League an ample indication that there is a lot of work still to be done at the…
Manchester United’s condition in the Premier League just got a whole lot more worse after their 2-0 defeat to West Ham United on Sunday. The warning bells are already tolling for the club as their rivals put on strong performances, threatening their own top-four ambitions this early on into the season itself. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s…
The defeat to West Ham United on Sunday has placed Manchester United back in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The club has failed to make a convincing start to their Premier League campaign and their last high point came when they managed to stage a historic comeback against PSG in the Champions League…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit back at Jose Mourinho’s criticism following Manchester United’s defeat to West Ham. The Red Devils suffered an embarrassing 2-0 defeat at the hands of West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday night, with their uninspiring performance attracting heavy criticism from supporters and pundits alike. Jose Mourinho, who appeared…
Manchester United suffered a dismal 2-0 defeat to West Ham United on Sunday. The away loss adds on to the Red Devils’ terrible form on the road since last season itself and is a testament to several things that are going wrong at the outfit. The Hammers win was engineered via goals from Andriy Yarmolenko…
Jose Mourinho and Roy Keane have raised questions regarding David De Gea. The unlikely duo featured on Sky Sports as guest pundits on Sunday night, and both heaped heavy criticism on their former team following an abysmal performance at the London Stadium. While a majority of the criticism was aimed at the entire team collectively,…
Patrice Evra has publicly offered to help out the Manchester United board. The 2-0 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday only added to the Red Devils’ poor start to the 2019-20 campaign. While some supporters placed the blame of the poor performance at manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s feet, others targeted…
Manchester United’s away form took another massive hit as they lost 2-0 to West Ham United on Sunday. The Red Devils are in heaps of trouble as their time on the pitch showcased a largely uninspired lot who were unable to maintain an attacking edge despite the pace at hand. The Hammers won the game…
Manchester United’s poor start to the new season just got worse as they suffered a 2-0 loss to West Ham United on Sunday. The Red Devils were poor throughout the game, as the home side got the lead via Andriy Yarmolenjo’s goal in the 44th minute. Marcus Rashford’s injury in the second-half took out further…
Manchester United’s rotten away form continued as West Ham United succeeded in defeating them 2-0 on Sunday. Andriy Yarmolenko opened the scoring for the home-side at the cusp of half-time and a brilliant freekick from Aaron Creswell in the 84th minute ensured that the Hammers secured all three points and temporarily cradled themselves in the…
Manchester United were often critiqued for the quality of their defense, or lack thereof, in recent years. Even under a defensively capable gaffer like Jose Mourinho, the Red Devils didn’t boast the best of defenders. The tag of mediocrity was oft attached to the Old Trafford outfit’s backline, a sharp departure from the days of…
Manchester United are on the road and will be facing West Ham United in a bid to change their away fortunes. The Hammers are poised on the same amount of points as their Mancunian opponents and will be looking to put up a strong display as well. Here’s how the two teams are bound to…
Leicester City continued their impressive form despite the setback against Manchester United last week by securing a 2-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. The Foxes took home all three points courtesy of goals from Ricardo Pereira and James Maddison, putting Harry Kane’s first-half goal in vain. The game was also a controversial one due…
It is common for eyes to roll when executives of football club mention the ‘brand value’ of players. The commodification of popularity and giving it more importance than the actual on-field impact of these talents is often a struggle that supporters must fight with. On the top levels, at least, it is fair to say…
Mason Greenwood was immensely impressive when Manchester United won 1-0 against FC Astana in the Europa League. The 17-year-old’s winner was also his first senior goal for the Red Devils. He also became the youngest Manchester United player to score in Europe and was the club’s first 17-year-old to do so. The teenage academy graduate…
Manchester United were able to win their first Europa League game of the season with a slim 1-0 win over FC Astana. After the game, the name on everyone’s mind has to have been that of Mason Greenwood. The 17-year-old’s 73rd minute goal was special in more ways than one. In addition to being his…
Manchester United started their Europa League campaign on a high note as they defeated FC Astana 1-0 at Old Trafford. The fixture was a memorable one for Mason Greenwood who was finally able to find his first senior goal for the Red Devils becoming the club’s youngest goal scorer in Europe. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decided…
Manchester United’s return to Europa League football was marked with a win against FC Astana. It was a 1-0 encounter powered by Mason Greenwood’s 73rd minute goal. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer strategically chose this game to utilize a much-needed squad rotation, deploying a remarkable youthful side. Their front three composed of Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, and…
Manchester United were able to commence their Europa League campaign on a positive note as they secured a 1-0 win over FC Astana at Old Trafford. 17-year-old Mason Greenwood netted the winner, his first senior goal for the club, in the 73rd minute. Having fielded a remarkably youthful side, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be pleased…
Players who share a good rapport often extend their relationship off the pitch as well. Such bonds certainly make for memorable pairings and numerous clubs boast of duos and trios who are close. However, the reverse is often true as well and dressing-room dynamics have a tendency to flare up. As of such, sparks often…
Manchester United has been the subject of heavy criticism as of late. In particular, the club’s summer business was hailed to be inadequate to fulfill their requirements. This is a facet that is becoming quite evident this early on in the season itself as injuries have shown just how thin their options are, particularly in…
We are getting closer and closer to the year-mark of Jose Mourinho being axed from managerial duties at Manchester United. The Portuguese tactician has been sorely missed since and despite rendering his services as a pundit, the spark of his genius on the touchline simply can’t be replicated. The gaffer has been linked with a…
Cristiano Ronaldo has undoubtedly cemented himself as one of the greatest players to have graced football. When the Portuguese superstar left Real Madrid to join Juventus, many speculated that the forward’s glory days had come to an end as a result. However, Ronaldo has been adept at his goal-scoring prowess and despite being 34 years…
Manchester United will be playing in Europe for the first time this season on Thursday, albeit on a platform they’d rather not function from. Their Group L clash against Astana will be hosted at Old Trafford and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will seek to make the most out of squad rotation to ensure that the rather…
Five games into the new season, fans of Manchester United have a pretty fair look of their squad. Two win, two draws, and a rather awkward defeat later, the Red Devils are on shaky grounds, to say the least, but the squad’s potential is immense. However, the same cannot be said of their depth in…
Social media has succeeded in adding an interesting aspect when it comes to transfer rumors and speculations. The smallest moves of players and their agents, no matter how insignificant, are closely dissected and interpreted to fit ones pre-conceived notions on sagas. In the era where timestamps in tweets and quickly-deleted Instagram stories are looked at…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has asked Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford to focus more on football. Both the players have time and again received criticism from the supporters for their off-the-field activities, be it their respective brands and sponsorships, or posts on social media. Now, according to The Sun, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as well as…
Much to the delight of each and everyone associated with Manchester United, star goalkeeper David De Gea has finally penned down a new deal with the 20-time English champions. The Spanish international is set to stay put at Old Trafford until at least June 2023, with an option to extend for a further year. While…