Fulham had their nose in front going into the last quarter of the game. The visitors looked pretty comfortable against lacklustre Manchester United and appeared destined to progress to the FA Cup semi-finals. But in the space of 265 seconds, the game turned on its head, as the Fulham camp lost the plot. Willian in…
Marcus Rashford scripted some incredible records during his outing in Manchester United’s second-leg tie at Real Betis. The Red Devils went into the game with a three-goal advantage after the first leg at Old Trafford. As such, Ten Hag’s men showed less urgency going forward, focusing instead on absorbing the pressure from the hosts in…
Manchester United endured their second straight frustrating Premier League result, failing to score past 20th-place Southampton. Erik ten Hag fielded an attacking lineup, with Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho as two number 8s ahead of Casemiro. As expected, the Red Devils created chances from the get-go and called Gavin Bazunu into action on more than…
It’s going to take a lot more than four days to bury the demons of the Anfield humiliation. But on Thursday Manchester United responded with four goals against Real Betis in the Europa League. Marcus Rashford calmed the nerves at Old Trafford with a powerful strike in the sixth minute of the game. After the…
Manchester United suffered their joint-worst league defeat in their history as they succumbed to a 7-0 riot against Liverpool at Anfield. Erik ten Hag’s side, especially in the second-half, looked like a shadow of the outfit that as early as last week appeared to be back to the United of the old days. Numerous things…
Erik ten Hag’s experiment to slot in Bruno Fernandes on the left flank backfired massively against Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s men ran rampant at Anfield on Sunday, forcing David de Gea to pick the ball from the net seven times. There’s no doubt the Red Devils threw in the towel following two quick goals from Cody…
Manchester United, after their first taste of glory over the weekend, gave their all against West Ham to remain in the hunt for another trophy. It took a frustrating first-half display in the final third followed by Said Benrahma’s goal in the 54th minute to really wake up the Red Devils. But once the hosts…
Manchester United add a fresh piece of silverware to their laden trophy cabinet at last as the Red Devils beat Newcastle United 2-0 on Sunday at Wembley. The Mancunian outfit were outspoken in their dominance as evidenced by an exquisite second half laden with attacking chances. However, it was in the first half itself that…
Manchester United vs. Leicester City was expected to be the clash of two in-form sides giving each other a hard time. But at the end of 90 minutes, it was the Red Devils who were the technically superior outfit, securing a convincing 3-0 victory courtesy of a neat brace from Marcus Rashford and a well-found…
Barcelona vs Manchester United ended up becoming the classic it promised to be, even if it played out in the Europa League. The intense attack-by-attack drama saw the home side grab a lead through Marcos Alonso only for it to be shattered minutes later by a fiery Marcus Rashford goal. The in-form Englishman then went…
Manchester United ought to consider themselves lucky to secure a 2-0 win over Leeds United. The home side were quite aggressive throughout the fixture and the Red Devils looked a shade of their erstwhile recent form. As such, there was a strong push for Erik ten Hag to change things and he did so with…
Manchester United’s 13-game home winning run came to an end, as the Red Devils shared the spoils with arch-rivals Leeds United. But United’s fightback to earn a 2-2 draw could be the start of Jadon Sancho’s redemption arc. Wilfried Gnonto’s first-minute goal not only stunned the home crowd but also gave the visitors, who travelled…
The setting for Marcel Sabitzer’s debut was far from ideal, but that didn’t stop the Austrian from giving the Old Trafford crowd a glimpse of his dynamism. Marcus Rashford’s goal – his 10th since returning from the World Cup – in the 62nd minute doubled the hosts’ lead and put them in a comfortable position.…
Manchester United will certainly feel like they robbed away all three points as their weekend clash against Crystal Palace in the Premier League ended 2-1. This ought not to have been the case. The home side had done the hard work with their opening goal via a penalty with Bruno Fernandes skipping his way into…
Manchester United booked their first trip to Wembley since May 2018 following a comfortable 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final. Erik ten Hag didn’t show much desire to experiment with his lineup and fielded a strong starting XI despite going into the tie with a 3-0 aggregate…
Arsenal came back from behind to seal a statement win over Manchester United at home. Mikel Arteta’s men went behind early, lost their lead at the hour mark, and still managed to keep all three points at the Emirates courtesy of a late Eddie Nketiah goal to prove their title credentials. On the other hand,…
The last 10 minutes at Selhurst Park proved to be a nightmare for Manchester United. The Red Devils were in control with a goal lead until the last quarter of the game. Bruno Fernandes’ first-half strike appeared to be enough for the visitors to record their 10th consecutive win in all competitions, as Crystal Palace…
Michael Olise scored a brilliant free-kick in stoppage time to end Manchester United’s winning run. The Red Devils enjoyed a dominant first half in South London and went ahead through Bruno Fernandes’ goal just before the break. However, the visitors lost their grip on the game in the second half after making a number of…
Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford’s brilliant link-up inspired Manchester United’s comeback 2-1 win over Manchester City, but the visitors weren’t best pleased with the former’s goal. The Red Devils kept the likes of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne quiet in the first half thanks to the elite off-ball structure implemented by Erik ten Hag.…
Erik ten Hag’s first derby outing was a learning experience, and the second turned out to be a testament to his elite game management. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden had a field day at the Etihad 104 days ago. On Sunday, they came up against a side that – in the words of Bruno Fernandes…
Manchester United got their derby revenge, as the Red Devils came from behind to stun their noisy neighbours. Erik ten Hag’s men allowed Manchester City to enjoy the lion’s share of possession, but kept Erling Haaland and company quiet in the first half. Jack Grealish’s introduction after the break opened the gap for Kevin De…
Only the sun shone brighter than Manchester United as the Red Devils stamped rejuvenated authority over their neighbours in a thumping display of excellence. Erik ten Hag’s side secured a 2-1 victory with Jack Grealish’s silencing opener deafened by Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford with their well-crafted team goals. Here’s how the home side fared…
Manchester United delivered a no-nonsense performance to move past Charlton Athletic and into the League Cup’s semi-finals. Before tonight’s tie at Old Trafford, United had played five games since late December, and with the Manchester derby on the horizon this Saturday, Erik ten Hag fielded a starting lineup mixed with both experience and fresh faces…
Marcus Rashford found the back of the net once again as Manchester United beat Everton 3-1 to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Ten Hag’s decision to field a full-strength side in the third round of the competition paid dividends very early. Casemiro and Anthony Martial combined in the middle of the…
Manchester United start the new year in the best way possible, beating Bournemouth 3-0 in the Premier League at a rainy Old Trafford. Casemiro’s goal from Christian Eriksen’s free-kick put United in command early in the game, and second-half well-worked goals from Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford ensured a comfortable ending to the game for…
Wolves made the Red Devils work for all three points in Julen Lopetegui’s first home Premier League game. A scratchy first-half performance from both sides forced both Lopetegui and Erik ten Hag to look at their respective benches during the break to find some joy going forward. The latter’s substitution worked wonders, as Marcus Rashford…
Manchester United produced a commanding performance against Nottingham Forest to register their biggest Premier League win of the Erik ten Hag era. The Red Devils were on the front foot from the very first whistle, with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial both netting inside 23 minutes. Antony missed a great chance to add another goal…
Casemiro enjoyed a comfortable evening in the middle of the defence – an unfamiliar position for the Brazilian – in Manchester United’s win over Burnley. Erik ten Hag’s men returned to action for the first time at Old Trafford after the 2022 World Cup, and despite missing a number of key players, they produced a…
The Reds returned to Old Trafford and registered a 2-0 win over Burnley to go through to the quarter-finals of the League cup. Vincent Kompany’s men, who have dominated the ball in the second tier of English football all season, had a positive start on Wednesday night. But the Championship leaders’ attempt to replicate their…
Manchester United played their first mid-season friendly on Wednesday, as Erik ten Hag aims to get his squad back in rhythm after club football halted to accommodate the 2022 World Cup. The tournament is ongoing in Qatar, with the quarter-finals scheduled to be played from Friday. 11 United players are still representing their respective nations,…
Bruno Fernandes is shining for Portugal at the grandest stage of all. Portugal cemented their place on top of Group H and moved on to the round of 16 with a statement 2-0 win over Uruguay. Fernandes, who was an unused substitute the last time the two sides met in the World Cup, proved a…
England started their World Cup 2022 campaign with a statement 6-2 win over Iran. Gareth Southgate’s men controlled the game from minute one and invited Iranian forwards higher up the pitch to open the space behind by circulating the ball in their defensive third. Harry Maguire and John Stones’ calmness in possession was key in…
Football’s biggest celebration is here. The Al Bayt will stage the opening match of the 2022 World Cup even as star names return home with injuries, managers scramble to prepare their strongest team in the space of a week, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino lashes out at the critics on the eve of the main event.…
Manchester United progressed into the last 16 of the Carabao Cup after putting four past Aston Villa. The second meeting between the two sides in four days saw Villa go ahead twice, leading to fears of another frustrating result against Unai Emery’s side. As soon as Leon Bailey’s header went into the net after a…
Manchester United fell short of extending their unbeaten streak to 10 games, as Unai Emery’s resurgent Aston Villa side deservedly took all three points on Sunday. The Red Devils did display some encouraging build-up play in a few phases of the game, but their slow starts in both halves and lackluster work of the ball…
Alejandro Garnacho’s goal ensured another Manchester United win but it wasn’t enough to overtake Real Sociedad to claim the top spot in Group E. The visitors started strong and drew the first blood early through Garnacho, who finished Cristiano Ronaldo’s lay-off with a strong strike past goalkeeper Alex Remiro. But the second goal never came…
Man Utd players were not short of resilience in their 1-0 win over West Ham United. A scrappy affair at Old Trafford saw only one goal – Marcus Rashford’s thumping header just before the break. The Red Devils found little success going forward in the second half, but produced impressive defensive showing to hold on…
Manchester United had three different goalscorers in their win over FC Sheriff in the Europa League, but none were talked about more than Antony. The Brazilian winger only played 45 minutes on Thursday night, as Erik ten Hag decided to give him some rest after starting the 22-year-old in 11 straight games since his arrival…
Alejandro Garnacho shined in Manchester United’s 3-0 win over FC Sheriff in the Europa League. The Red Devils needed all three points to keep pace with group leaders Real Sociedad, meaning there wasn’t much room for experiment and complacency going into the mid-week fixture after a tough run of outings in the Premier League. This…
Manchester United maintained their unbeaten run against Chelsea with a stoppage-time equaliser at Stamford Bridge. The Red Devils started the game on the front foot on the back of a dominant win over Tottenham Hotspur but failed to find a go-ahead goal this time. Chelsea were rewarded for holding their ground after a foul on…
A special night at the Theatre of Dreams for Erik ten Hag, as his Manchester United side produced their most dominating performance of the season. The 2-0 defeat somehow flattered the third-best team in the league, as the Red Devils outplayed Tottenham Hotspur from start to finish. Despite Hugo Lloris’ best efforts, he couldn’t keep…
Erik ten Hag’s team selection and tactics were both vindicated, as his Manchester United players delivered a complete performance to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0. Antonio Conte’s men were totally outplayed in the first 45 minutes and had Hugo Lloris to thank for keeping the scoreline level. But the Frenchman couldn’t do much to keep the…
Cristiano Ronaldo was visibly unhappy with Erik ten Hag’s decision to hook him off against Newcastle United. The Portuguese star’s best moment at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon came just before the kick-off, as his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson presented him with a special memento for scoring 700 club goals. Things only went downhill…
Omonia made Manchester United work right until the end for all three points at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag opted to field a strong lineup at home to comfortably wrap up a win and keep United’s hopes of winning the group alive. But the outing was anything but comfortable, despite the Red Devils dominating both…
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