Manchester United’s 4-0 drubbing by Brighton and Hove Albion confirmed the current season will be statistically their worst in Premier League history. The hosts were winless at the Amex Stadium since Boxing Day before Saturday’s kick-off. After 90 minutes of football, where only one team showed up, Graham Potter’s men ended their disappointing streak by…
Real Madrid were two goals down on aggregate in the final minute of normal time. Manchester City, who have the best defensive record in the Premier League this season, seemed in control. Until they weren’t. There’s no tactical explanation for Rodrygo’s two goals in two minutes followed by Karim Benzema’s match-winning penalty in the fifth…
Man Utd finished their last home game of the season on a high, beating Brentford 3-0 at the Theatre of Dreams. On the night when United fans staged yet another protest about the club’s ownership, the players delivered the biggest win under Ralf Rangnick before doing a lap of honour in front of a partially…
Manchester United settled for a point against Chelsea and ended the visitor’s eight game winning run away from home with a 1-1 draw on Thursday night. Ralf Rangnick’s men, after their humbling at Liverpool and Arsenal, showed more intent and aggression against the Blues, especially after Marcos Alonso’s opener in the second-half. But they were…
Manchester United were played out of the park by Liverpool in their 4-0 defeat at Anfield – their heaviest ever loss at the Reds’ home ground. Ralf Rangnick’s men were second best at everything on Tuesday night. In his post-match interview to Sky Sports, Mo Salah, who bagged a brace, said: “They make our life…
Manchester United returned to the winning ways with a 3-2 win over Norwich City courtesy of a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick. The Red Devils had to fight hard for all three points at Old Trafford, as they slipped a two goal lead to 20th place Norwich, much to the disappointment of the home fans. Some of…
Bruno Fernandes was at his goal scoring best in Portugal’s 2-0 win over North Macedonia. Portugal’s place in the 2022 World Cup is confirmed thanks to Fernandes, who got himself a brace in the Path C play-off final on Tuesday. For the opening goal, he calmly placed Cristiano Ronaldo’s nutmeg pass beyond the reach of…
Harry Maguire might not have the support of England fans, but he’s got the full backing of his manager and teammates. Maguire has been one of Gareth Southgate’s most trusted players and was named in the UEFA EURO 2020 Team of the tournament for helping the Three Lions reach their first major final in 55…
Bruno Fernandes was the hero for Portugal, as he scored a brace against North Macedonia to send Portugal to the World Cup. Portugal hosted North Macedonia in the Path C play-off final on Tuesday after beating Turkey 3-1 last week. Blagoja Milevski’s side stunned Italy in their play-off semi-final with a solid defensive display at…
Thomas Muller applauded Cristiano Ronaldo for his hat-trick in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur. The week Ronaldo had before Spurs’ visit to Old Trafford was full of events that meant his place in the starting XI was in doubt until the lineups were released. Ruled out of the Manchester derby due to a…
Life came at Cristian Romero fast during Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-2 defeat at hands of Manchester United on Saturday. The Spurs defender was spotted laughing in Harry Maguire’s face after the United captain’s own-goal levelled the scores at 2-2 in the 72nd minute. Maguire tried to win Sergio Reguilon’s cross ahead of Romero in front of…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick secured all three points for Manchester United against Tottenham Hotspur. Ronaldo came under criticism for his trip to Portugal without Ralf Rangnick’s knowledge after he was not included in his side’s derby defeat due to a problem with his hip flexor. But it seems the much talked about trip did wonders for…
Mauricio Pochettino was hailed for his tactics in PSG’s 1-0 first leg win over Real Madrid in February, as the visitors finished the game with zero shots on target to PSG’s eight. In the second leg, however, the Ligue 1 outfit did what they have done so often in recent years – capitulated right at…
Manchester United players were no more than spectators in the Manchester derby at the Etihad, as they helplessly watched Pep Guardiola’s men paint the city blue. The Red Devils only managed to remain competitive in the game until the half hour mark, thanks to an equaliser from former City youngster Jadon Sancho. But as soon…
Donny van de Beek, during his one and half a year spell at Man United, was always praised for his movement in the final third, but lack of defensive discipline and grit in training meant chances to start in the Premier League were far and few in between. He had to move to Everton on…
Manchester United draw another blank at home as relegation strugglers Watford manage to remain unbeaten against the Red Devils in the Premier League this season. Ralf Rangnick was yet again left disappointed with the finishing of his forwards, who couldn’t put the ball past goalkeeper Ben Foster despite having 22 shots on Sunday afternoon. Cristiano…
Anthony Elanga rescued a draw for Man United with a late goal against Atletico Madrid in their first leg of the Champions League round of 16. Diego Simeone’s men were all over the visitors until the final quarter of the match, forcing Ralf Rangnick to look at his bench to find some inspiration. In the…
Manchester United equalised late in the game through Anthony Elanga to leave all to play for in the second leg against Atletico Madrid. Ralf Rangnick’s side weren’t at it in the opening minutes, as they lost possession of the ball multiple times around their penalty area, leading to Joao Felix putting the home side ahead…
Jadon Sancho was unfazed by a hostile atmosphere and a waterlogged pitch at Elland Road, as he helped Manchester United seal another big win against their old schools rivals. The 21-year-old, after his early struggles at United, has become a regular fixture in the starting XI in the recent weeks. The Leeds outing was his…
Manchester United came out on top in a proper old school game at Elland Road. After dominating the opening 45 minutes, United lost their heads and let a two-goal lead slip in 24 seconds through Rodrigo and Raphinha in the second half. But changes from Ralf Rangnick helped the visitors get their act together, and…
Manchester United got the job done in a chaotic clash against their fierce rivals Leeds United. The Red Devils’ first half performance led many to believe it was going to be a rare comfortable win under Ralf Rangnick. But that was not the case in a hostile Leeds atmosphere. Marcelo Bielsa’s men scored two goals…
Norwich City didn’t look like a relegation-battling team in the first half at Anfield and even managed to take the lead just after the break through Milot Rashica. However, Liverpool found their way back into the game after Jurgen Klopp made bold changes from the bench. Sadio Mane equalised for Liverpool before Mo Salah and…
Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-2 win in Manchester have opened the title race back up between Man City and Liverpool, who are now just six points behind Pep Guardiola’s men with a game in hand. Harry Kane, who was heavily linked with a move to City last summer, blew the title race wide open with one of…
Anthony Martial scored his first goal for Sevilla in the Spanish side’s 3-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League. The Manchester United loanee has found his rhythm under a manager who continues to show faith in his new signing. Starting his third straight game under Julen Lopetegui, Martial managed to get his second…
Manchester United climb back into the top four with a 2-0 win over ten-man Brighton and Hove Albion. Brighton started the game as if they were the home side, dictating the opening 45 minutes, while United sat back to absorb the pressure. After the break, the Red Devils took control of the affairs, with Cristiano…
Donny van de Beek completed 90 minutes for only the fourth time in the Premier League, and his performance in the heart of the midfield left fans wondering why he didn’t manage to do so more often during his one and a half year spell at Manchester United. Given his first start in Everton colours…
Sevilla maintain pressure at the top of the La Liga table following a 2-0 win over Elche. Julen Lopetegui’s side are now just three points behind league leaders Real Madrid, who have a game in hand and will travel to face a tricky opponent in Villarreal on Saturday. Sevilla were made to work hard for…
Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup in the penalty shootout at the hands of Middlesbrough. The home side’s poor finishing allowed Chris Wilder’s men to remain in the game, forcing the tie into a penalty shoot-out after a controversial Matt Crooks goal in the 64th minute cancelled out Jadon Sancho’s opener. Eventually,…
Facundo Pellistri was the brightest spot of all in Uruguay’s 4-1 win over Venezuela. Pellistri, who only made his national debut last week, already seems settled and in sync with veterans like Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. After his encouraging debut against Paraguay, Diego Alonso gave the Alaves youngster another start in a crucial World…
Amad Diallo marked his debut for Rangers with a goal inside five minutes. Amad started for Rangers, despite only joining the club on loan from Manchester United on Thursday, and immediately looked at home in the Scottish Premiership. Joe Aribo played a beautiful pass to the Ivorian, who tapped home from close range to put…
Old Trafford erupted in the 93rd minute of the game against West Ham, as Marcus Rashford netted a winner right in front of the Stretford End. Every one of Rashford’s teammates wanted a piece of him, recognising the importance of his strike and the resulting three points in the race for the top four. Interestingly,…
Manchester United left it late to clinch all three points against West Ham. The tie was fairly balanced until stoppage time, as both defences stood tall to counter threats, and ensure a comfortable afternoon for their goalkeepers. Until their late winner, United only had managed two shots on target, while David de Gea had to…
Marcus Rashford bagged a winner for Manchester United seconds from full-time to beat West Ham 1-0 at Old Trafford. Jesse Lingard was the match-winner right at the depth for the Red Devils against West Ham in their last meeting in September. This time, Rashford, another academy graduate, stepped up to write a similar script, and…
Manchester United host former manager David Moyes at Old Trafford in a match that could have a big say in the race for the top four. West Ham currently sit fourth in the Premier League table, two points ahead of the hosts, having played a game more. The Red Devils came away with a 3-1…
Manchester United’s academy graduates Anthony Elanga, Mason Greenwood, and Marcus Rashford all got on the scoresheet to see off Brentford 3-1. But Cristiano Ronaldo couldn’t get himself a goal on his return to the squad. Once Fred opened the Brentford defence with his beautiful ball for Elanga to nod in the finish, the visitors got…
Manchester United came out on a different gear in the second-half after getting outplayed by a well drilled Brentford side before the break. Brentford’s failure to get past an excellent David de Gea was punished by United, as Anthony Elanga opened the scoring from a superb Fred ball. Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford added two…
Manchester United hanged on to an early lead through Scott McTominay to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Ralf Rangnick made some changes to the lineup, but United still struggled to control the game – which became an end-to-end affair after the break. The hosts, wasteful in the final third, couldn’t double…
Nottingham Forest have dumped 14-time winners Arsenal out of the FA Cup in the third round for the second time in four years. Lewis Grabban came off the bench to score the only goal of the game in the 83rd minute. The North London giants threw everything at the hosts in the remaining minutes but…
Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat at the hands of Wolverhampton Wanderers spells the end of Ralf Rangnick’s honeymoon period at Old Trafford. This was the Red Devils’ first loss under the interim boss, but their performances at Norwich and Newcastle were no different. Against Wolves, United conceded 19 shots, including Joao Moutinho’s effort past David de…
Ralf Rangnick was delighted with Manchester United’s response against Burnley after getting outmuscled at Newcastle on Monday. Burnley, akin to Eddie Howe’s side, unsettled the Red Devils early on. However, Scott McTominay quickly stepped up to put United ahead with a goal from the edge of the box. Apart from Aaron Lennon’s solo effort, rest…
Scott McTominay gave Sir Alex Ferguson an early birthday present by putting in a great shift to take all three points against Burnley. The Scot gave Manchester United an 8th minute lead by firing the ball past Wayne Hennessey from the edge of the box. McTominay came close to getting a brace before the break…
Newcastle United, currently in a relegation fight, were left disappointed with just a point against Manchester United. The Red Devils couldn’t handle Allan Saint-Maximin’s pace and directness, as the Frenchman put his side ahead with a wonderful individual goal in the opening minutes. A little more composure in front of David de Gea’s goal early…
Manchester United were lucky to return home with a point against 19th place Newcastle United. Edinson Cavani came from the bench to cancel out Allan Saint-Maximin’s early opener to deny all three points for the hosts. On any other day, Eddie Howe’s side – who had lost their last three league games before Monday night’s…
Manchester United faced Norwich City this weekend and managed to scrape a narrow win yet again. The Red Devils headed into Ralf Rangnick’s second Premier League game in charge off the top of last week’s win against Crystal Palace. Though United likely wanted to make up for the disappointment against Young Boys, they barely managed…
Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Young Boys in the Champions League. Mason Greenwood gave the hosts a ninth minute lead with an impressive volley. A much-changed United maintained their dominance after the goal, but failed to extend the lead due to their lack of composure in the final third.…
Man United ended their Champions League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw to Young Boys, failing to exact revenge for their 2-1 defeat in the opening fixture of the competition. Mason Greenwood gave the hosts the lead with an acrobatic finish. But a much-changed United side struggled to maintain their shape and composure, as…
Manchester United stepped into the Ralf Rangnick era with a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace. The German had to wait until the 77th minute for his side to break the visitor’s resistance, but for the large parts of both the halves they remained in control – the word Rangnick consistently emphasised in his first press…
Man United started their reign under Ralf Rangnick with a win against Crystal Palace. The Red Devils struggled to break Palace in the first half but remained the dominant side. A lone goal from Fred in the second half proved to be enough to seal all three points against Patrick Vieira’s side. Meanwhile, Rangnick’s philosophy…
Ralf Rangnick kicked off his career at Manchester United with a well-deserved win over Crystal Palace. The Red Devils looked like a different team under the German with respect to the way they were set up. Although United struggled to get one over the visitors in the first half, a brilliant goal from Fred during…
Manchester United ended their winless run in the Premier League with a comeback 2-0 victory over Arsenal. Two second-half goals from Cristiano Ronaldo following Bruno Fernandes’ equaliser before the break ensured Michael Carrick’s short reign in charge of United ended with all three points. The young playmaking duo of Emile Smith Rowe and Martin Odegaard…
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