Manchester United’s need for a summer overhaul was further highlighted by the nature of their Champions League ousting to Barcelona. The honeymoon period under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is well and truly over, and the lack of quality, intent, and leadership amongst the roster is painful to observe. Now, the Red Devils are being linked with…
It is common and perhaps even necessary for the media to be critical, particularly in the modern era, where opinion can easily be warped. However, when it comes to football, telling it like it is comes with the added weight of remaining unbiased. Critics swarm to destroy superstars on the rare occasions when they perform…
Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Barcelona at Camp Nou, with David De Gea being one of the central figures during the second leg quarterfinal match-up. The Spanish international conceded an easy goal – one which a player of his calibre should have kept out with his eyes closed –…
Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly is undoubtedly one of the best centre-backs in the world at the moment. Naturally, his talent has attracted heavy interest from the biggest clubs in Europe. Multiple clubs have already been linked with the Senegalese international, but Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester United are said to be more keen than…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is concerned about Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United. Rashford was one of the most impressive Red Devils following Solskjaer’s return to Old Trafford, but he has experienced quite a drop in form of late. Despite displacing Romelu Lukaku as the primary striker of the team, the 21-year-old has only managed to…
In the modern game, the mistakes of one player often unwrap the painfully engineered brilliance of the rest of the squad. While the team-game dictates that all positions are equally complicit in trying to bring out a victory or destroy hopes in a game, as of recent, goalkeepers have been the ones facing the brunt…
Manchester United are ready to make a move for Roma defender Kostas Manolas. The Red Devils seem to have begun their hunt for centre-backs already, as evident from their recent links with the likes of Raphael Varane, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Toby Alderweireld. With the current crop of central defenders just not good enough for Ole…
Mason Greenwood has a bright future at Manchester United, and the academy product is showing his attributes consistently on the pitch. The 17-year-old made a home debut appearance in the Premier League over the weekend, and he looks very likely to be the real deal in the years to come. Greenwood, who is one of…
Barcelona managed to successfully thump Manchester United 3-0 on Tuesday night, effectively sealing a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League with a 4-0 aggregate win. Lionel Messi was the star of the show at Camp Nou, as he bagged two goals within the opening 20 minutes to hand his side a massive advantage…
Manchester United have told Mino Raiola that they have no intention of selling Paul Pogba. The talented midfielder has been linked with his ‘dream’ summer transfer to Real Madrid, with recently-returned gaffer Zinedine Zidane eager to sign his fellow compatriot up. The Galacticos are expected to spend heavily in the upcoming window to revamp their…
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea wasn’t at his best against Barcelona in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2018-19 quarter-finals. The Spaniard made a big mistake, which allowed Lionel Messi to score his second of the game. It was a night of mistakes for United, who were knocked out by Barca at…
Manchester United were a team in shambles, as Barcelona thoroughly decimated them with a 3-0 win at the Camp Nou in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Luke Shaw’s Old Trafford own-goal was added onto by a Lionel Messi brace, which was followed by a brilliant Philippe Coutinho goal to lead Barca into the semi-finals,…
Manchester United were thoroughly battered at the Camp Nou as Barcelona emerged victorious with a 3-0 win, a Lionel Messi brace and a Philippe Coutinho beauty winning them the tie. Let us have a look at how the Red Devils fared on the night David De Gea – 3.5 Exceptionally poor from the Spaniard who…
Philippe Coutinho has failed to live up to the mighty expectations since making his big-money move from Liverpool to Barcelona. The Brazilian international is yet to establish himself as a first-choice forward in Ernesto Valverde’s lineup. However, even his recent performances indicate that he is a long way off from realistically achieving that target. Multiple…
Ernesto Valverde has admitted that he is wary of Manchester United’s ability to score late goals. The Red Devils are set to visit Camp Nou for the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, with the first leg ending 1-0 in Barcelona‘s favour. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men will need to score at least twice to…
The woe that has been afflicting Manchester United for far too long is the lack of a leader at the heart of their defense. This mistake is one that Jose Mourinho sought to amend towards the end of his reign, but Ed Woodward’s refusal to part with adequate funds meant that capable centre-backs like Toby…
This season’s Premier League title race may be two-horsed, but it has been extremely exciting to say the least. Both Liverpool and Manchester City are still very much in it, and have been trading the first and second spots in the table consistently over the past few weeks. While Jurgen Klopp’s men currently sit at…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be seeking to climb a mountain twice as his Manchester United visit Camp Nou to try and make a dent in the 1-0 away goal advantage that Barcelona have notched in their quarter-finals clash. The Champions League loves to see these two teams clash and now let us have a look…
Something has been amiss at Manchester United ever since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed as the full-time manager of the club. The flair and attacking prowess that the Norwegian brought to the United side has been waning considerably with the last few games, seeing United being horribly unable to convert chances into the back of…
Manchester United’s summer transfer pursuits are providing newspapers across Europe plenty to talk about. The Red Devils are amongst the biggest prospective spenders during the summer months, and the desire that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer brings to the table may just translate into some truly spectacular deals being penned. The Old Trafford outfit has a penchant…
The adage of ‘Once a Red Devil, Always a Red Devil’ certainly rings true for numerous Manchester United players. Despite having plied their trade for numerous illustrious clubs over the years, quite a few players who had donned the red jersey return to the Theatre of Dreams, touting the Mancunian outfit to have been their…
Manchester United will be looking to go all-out in the summer transfer window. Their recent games have highlighted some major concerns that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be all too eager to amend. However, they must also be careful to make the right move and not just splash out crazy as they have been guilty of…
Manchester United are interested in holding onto Matteo Darmian. Darmian has barely featured since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge of the Old Trafford club, and the full-back’s Manchester United career appears to be all but over. The Italy international has been heavily linked with a return to his homeland as well, with a summer transfer…
It doesn’t take a neutral observer to determine that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aching to set things straight at Manchester United once the new season rolls about. However, before that happens, his side must maneuver through this season first, ensuring that a Champions League qualification doesn’t miss them. In that process, the Norwegian gaffer will…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has identified a new right-back target for the summer. As far as a majority of the Manchester United fans are concerned, Ashley Young has been an absolute disaster at right-back this season, and almost everyone wants the club to move the Englishman down the pecking order. Solskjaer apparently shares that opinion as…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United emerged from Old Trafford with three points to their name. However, the game could have almost ended even honors as West Ham fought well and were denied an offside-ruled goal as well as having been unlucky as the first of Paul Pogba’s two penalties may have been too softly awarded.…
Manchester United emerged the luckier side from Old Trafford as they secured a 2-1 scoreline over West Ham United, keeping intact their slim hope for a Champions League berth by the end of the season. The game was won due to a brace from Paul Pogba, both arriving from penalties. The Hammers had their moment…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has his fortunes to thank as Manchester United won 2-1 against West Ham United at Old Trafford. The much-needed three points were secured through a brace from Paul Pogba, although it arrived in the form of two penalties. The Hammers were the better side in the second-half when they equalized through Felipe…
Three Premier League giants have expressed their interest in signing RB Leipzig sporting director Paul Mitchell. Mitchell has amassed quite a reputation in world football, having been responsible for discovering numerous world-class talents at his current as well as former clubs. Whilst at Southampton, he unearthed talents like Sadio Mane, Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pelle.…
During the build-up to Manchester United‘s quarter-final clash against Barcelona, Chris Smalling grabbed all the headlines when he stated that he was very much up for the challenge of facing off against Lionel Messi. While numerous followers of the game labeled him as unrealistic and over-confident, the Englishman proved his worth during the 1-0 defeat…
Manchester United have submitted a record-breaking bid for Kalidou Koulibaly. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with multiple top-class centre-backs in recent weeks, as they look to strengthen their backline come summer. While Koulibaly has been a long-term target on their wishlist, the likes of Raphael Varane and Toby Alderweireld have been associated with…
Football is a game that often houses wholesome moments. Despite the recent trend pointing to scandalous incidents and moments that defied sportsmanship on and off the field, the heartwarming sights always pop up during games, regardless of the intensity of the match at hand. A player like Lionel Messi has always attracted eyeballs, regardless of…
Manchester United have lost 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions – a figure that doesn’t exactly suit them best given how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer initially rallied the Red Devils. They next take on West Ham United at Old Trafford, going into the final stretch of games in the Premier League that they…
Sir Alex Ferguson remains one of the greatest managers to have ever graced the game of football. Not only did he lead Manchester United to tremendous domestic and continental glory, but he also transformed the Mancunians into the most successful club in England by knocking Liverpool “off their perch”. The Scot’s tactics ensured that his…
Scott McTominay produced a brilliant display in midfield for Manchester United against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals first leg tie at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old created a lot of problems, and deserves all the plaudits. Despite United’s 1-0 loss, the youngster was one of the positive factors for the Old Trafford unit. McTominay…
Manchester United veteran right-back Antonio Valencia is set to leave the club at the end of the 2018-19 season. The Ecuadorian, whose contract is coming to an end this summer, wasn’t handed an extension by the club. Now, it seems likely the Valencia could be on his way to the United States, with a stint…
Manchester United, during their 1-0 home defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League, were forced to field a midfield trio of Fred, Scott McTominay, and Paul Pogba. The move was necessitated due to Ander Herrera and Nemanja Matic being injured, a huge chunk of experience being deprived from the starting lineup. However, come summer, Ole…
Paul Pogba wasn’t at his usual best when Manchester United hosted Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The France international failed to make any major impact, with his midfield partners Fred and Scott McTominay running the show from the middle of the park instead. The star midfielder has been linked with a move…
Barcelona finally managed to bag a victory at Old Trafford this Wednesday night, as they beat Manchester United 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final. The sole goal arrived early in the game, after Luke Shaw accidentally deflected a Luis Suarez header into the back of his own net. The Catalan giants…
Marcus Rashford is close to signing an enormous deal with Manchester United. The 21-year-old has thrived under new boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, having bagged nine goals under the Norwegian tactician, and taking his overall goal tally for the season up to 13. He was also responsible for scoring the crucial penalty that helped the Red…
Manchester United have resumed their pursuit of Toby Alderweireld. With newly-appointment permanent gaffer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking to strengthen his side’s defence, he has identified Toby Alderweireld as a prime target for the summer. Spurs were eager to tie the Belgian down with a new long-term deal, but negotiations between the two parties over fresh…
Manchester United were defeated 1-0 by Barcelona during the first-leg of their quarter-final Champions League tie at Old Trafford. A Luke Shaw own-goal was the only thing that separated the two sides, and it was the sort of loss that flatters the winning team. Barca weren’t the threat they normally are in Europe, with the…
In a game wherein the midfield was adorned by world-class names like Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal, and Paul Pogba, who could have expected Scott McTominay to dominate the proceedings? But the 22-year-old did just that, putting up a man of the match performance in the first leg of the quarter-final, which Barcelona won…
The highlight of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s caretaker stint at Manchester United was the PSG comeback in the Champions League. On Wednesday, his Red Devils faced the fruit of that comeback in the form of Barcelona, who defeated them 1-0 at Old Trafford. The game was a positive one for the home side despite the loss…
Despite facing a 1-0 defeat on the night, Manchester United were far from poor against Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie. The visitors bagged an early goal after Luke Shaw deflected a Luis Suarez header into his own net, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men fought back expertly, keeping the Catalans…
Manchester United’s tryst with Barcelona continued at Old Trafford on Wednesday in the Champions League, as the Spanish side emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline courtesy of a Luke Shaw own goal. The game wasn’t the Barca walkover that most pundits had predicted. Quite to the contrary, the erstwhile confident and well-passing side was brilliant…
The first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie between Manchester United and Barcelona ended 0-1 in favour of the away side. The Spanish giants were far from dominant at Old Trafford, however, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men put up a decent shift and kept the visitors on their toes for a majority of the…
Barcelona and Manchester United are all set to meet in what will be an exciting clash of the heavyweights in the quarter-final stage of the UEFA Champions League this season. Both teams boast of world-class superstars who will undoubtedly put up an impeccable show whilst trying their best to lead their sides to the penultimate…
Manchester United take on Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, with the first-leg set to be played out at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are the clear underdogs, despite the unprecedented nature of their win over PSG in the Round of 16. The La Liga giants will be a formidable opponents to…
Manchester United’s Champions League journey this season has been a host of ups and downs. Their assigned group was greeted with a mixture of apprehension and hope, with the Juventus games best highlighting their woes and strengths. Nevertheless, upon being drawn to PSG in the Round of 16, more than one supporter considered it the…