Christian Eriksen’s reputation as a deep-lying midfielder is increasing with every appearance for club and country. Eriksen, who first made his name in the Premier League as an attacking midfielder at Tottenham Hotspur, is showing his class from deep in his second act in England. Thomas Frank turned around Brentford’s season by playing Eriksen in…
Man United face some important financial decisions after the big splurge on stars like Casemiro and Antony during the summer transfer window to strengthen Erik ten Hag’s squad. The Red Devils’ wage bill reached a Premier League record £384 million for last season. A number of big earners departed Old Trafford at the end of…
Erik ten Hag’s early days at Man Utd have seen big names dropped out of the starting lineup, opening doors for other squad players to get some playing minutes. But one outcast is unlikely to feature this season under the new manager. Phil Jones is not eligible to play for the Red Devils in the…
Erik ten Hag is determined to add a new striker to his ranks to improve Manchester United’s record in front of goal. The Red Devils had to wait until their third Premier League game of the season to see one of their own players get on the scoresheet. Cristiano Ronaldo, who was United’s leading goalscorer…
Man Utd enquired about signing Antoine Griezmann in the summer transfer window, and could reportedly make another move for him in January. The Frenchman, currently on loan at Atletico Madrid from Barcelona, has failed to rediscover his old form under Diego Simeone. His abysmal goal-scoring record since his return to the Spanish capital has led…
Manchester United played their first competitive fixture in Moldova and returned home with all three points with a 2-0 win. The Red Devils’ Europa League campaign started with a defeat against Real Sociedad. And with Sheriff Tiraspol on an impressive unbeaten run at home in the competition, Erik ten Hag was in no position to…
Talks regarding incomings and outgoings at Manchester United never fade, even after the close of the transfer window. And this season, murmurs of a change in ownership have also dominated the headlines. The Glazers yet again went big in the transfer season, securing the likes of Casemiro and Antony. However, the lack of proper recruitment…
Diogo Dalot has had an encouraging start under Erik ten Hag, quickly establishing himself as one of the first names on the team sheets. But Manchester United’s failure to address the lack of depth at right-back in the recently concluded transfer window has forced the manager to push for another addition. Dalot has started in…
Erik ten Hag has somewhat steadied the ship at Old Trafford after a nightmare of a start to his first season in the Premier League. The Dutchman’s bold move to drop big names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire in favour of more agile and tactically flexible players has resulted in four straight league wins.…
Manchester United emphasized the importance of a proactive style of football when building a blueprint for their rebuild that took off this summer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer guided United to third and second placed finishes, but a lack of clear identity always raised doubts over his credentials. Once the results dried up, it became clear the…
Erik ten Hag is starting to find his footing in England after beginning his Premier League journey with back to back defeats. Man United’s humblings against Brighton and Brentford casted premature doubts on his ability to settle in Europe’s toughest league. The loss against Brighton in particular sparked debates over United’s decision to overlook Graham…
Erik ten Hag’s call to make wholesale changes didn’t work as Manchester United lost their opening Europa League match against Real Sociedad. The Spanish outfit didn’t have to do much to record their first win over an English opponent. Their match-winning goal came through a questionable penalty decision after the ball deflected off Lisandro Martinez’s…
Manchester United’s transfer window didn’t go exactly as planned, both in terms of the pre-decided budget and recruitment of the right profiles. And yet after a long summer, which saw the club’s recruitment team spend the majority of their time in Amsterdam, the Red Devils look well equipped to challenge for a place in the…
Erik ten Hag’s signings have made an instant impact at Man Utd, but their arrival has caused a little issue at Carrington. Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia were among United’s best players in their latest win against Arsenal. Casemiro has done well coming off the bench and Antony barely needed any time to…
Manchester United won their fourth straight game without starting Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese was United’s leading goal scorer last season and was expected to lead their frontline under Erik ten Hag from the get go. However, during the summer transfer window, Ronaldo tried to force his exit and also missed the early parts of pre-season…
Manchester United humbled table toppers Arsenal at Old Trafford, ending their five game winning streak with a 3-1 victory. A bright start to the game saw the visitors rattle the net first through Gabriel Martinelli, but their celebration was cut-short by VAR, which picked Martin Odegaard’s foul on Christian Eriksen. Minutes later, Antony marked his…
Manchester United end Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a 3-1 win at Old Trafford. Antony made a quick impact on his debut, putting United ahead with a calm finish before half-time. After the break, Mikel Arteta’s side had some good spells and equalised through Bukayo Saka. But their naivety in transition…
In the summer of 2019, Ajax lost Frenkie de Jong to Barcelona. The high-profile departure saw the Dutch giants bag a massive transfer fee, but also left sour taste amongst the club’s faithful, as it accompanied realisation of a long wait for another gifted talent to grace Amsterdam. That wasn’t to be, however. In the…
Manchester United are starting to find their feet under Erik ten Hag after two defeats in the first two Premier League outings of the season. On Thursday, the Red Devils registered their third straight win after beating Leicester City 1-0 away from home. Jadon Sancho was the match-winner, but it was the visitor’s grit and…
Manchester United who until last week looked the most vulnerable side in the Premier League away from home have grinded back to back wins on the road. Erik ten Hag’s men dominated Leicester right from the start, and picked the Foxes apart on transition in the 23rd minute to take the lead through Jadon Sancho.…
Manchester United have agreed to sell one of their academy wingers following the signing of Antony from Ajax. The Red Devils completed the long-awaited transfer of the Brazilian winger on deadline day. The 22-year-old has signed a contract until 2027, with the option of an additional year. Erik ten Hag was determined to reunite with…
Manchester United have seen plenty of talents light up Old Trafford at the start of their careers before drifting away from the first-team due to a number of different reasons. Adnan Januzaj, who was given his senior debut by David Moyes, was one of the few positives to take home from the club’s frustrating 2013-14…
Erik ten Hag confirmed during his press conference that Manchester United’s transfer business with regards to incomings would be done following the signings of Antony and Martin Dubravka. However, United still continue to work on outgoings. The Red Devils have reached ‘full agreement’ with Everton for the permanent transfer of James Garner, Fabrizio Romano has…
Manchester United find themselves busy in the final days of the transfer window as they work on completing Antony’s transfer as well as bringing in more players. The Premier League outfit found an agreement over Antony’s fee with Ajax on Sunday, and are expecting the 22-year-old winger in Manchester in the coming hours. The Brazilian…
Manchester United have agreed to sign Antony from Ajax in a blockbuster move, as Old Trafford remains premium destination for players despite a lack of Champions League football. Ajax were very reluctant to sell their talisman Antony, rejecting three bids from United before this weekend. But such was Antony’s desire to reunite with his former…
Man United are set to make a massive signing to back Erik ten Hag’s rebuild that has already seen four new stars welcomed at Carrington this summer. Casemiro became the Red Devils’ fourth summer arrival just before their Liverpool game. The Brazilian made his debut in United’s rare away win against Southampton. Nevertheless, their performance,…
Manchester United beat Southampton to collect all three away points for the first time since February. Bruno Fernandes’ well placed finish in the second-half was enough for the Red Devils, as their defence stood strong against Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men and recorded their first clean sheet away from home in the Premier League in 2022. Here’s…
Man Utd have cooled down their interest in multiple transfer targets following their win against Liverpool, but could agree a deal for their fifth signing of the summer this week. Before Liverpool’s visit to Old Trafford, it was suggested that United are pushing to sign Antony, Cody Gakpo as well as Frenkie de Jong. But…
Lisandro Martinez answered his critics by delivering a Man of the Match performance in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool. The Argentine centre-back came under the spotlight after United’s 4-0 defeat at Brentford. He was partly blamed for the Bees’ third goal, with Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher ruling that he’s too short to succeed…
Manchester United players worked their socks off on Monday night to produce Erik ten Hag’s first Premier League win. Liverpool, like United, were winless coming into the game. But such was the Red Devils’ performance against Brighton and Brentford, that Jurgen Klopp’s men were not only expected to win, but to repeat the humiliation they…
Bruno Fernandes had an eventful night at Old Trafford, as the Portuguese annoyed Liverpool with his antics all over the pitch. The 27-year-old was handed the captain’s armband in absence of Harry Maguire, who was benched by Erik ten Hag in favour of Raphael Varane. In the game that stole headlines for all the wrong…
Manchester United players stepped up in some fashion, registering a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford. The feeling before the ball was kicked-off was one of anger against the club’s owners, the Glazers, who signed and unveiled Casemiro before the game. The Brazilian’s appearance in the stadium didn’t have much effect, as fans continued…
Man United have woken up in the transfer window with less than two weeks remaining before it shuts. The Red Devils, who have spent more than 100 days chasing Frenkie de Jong, and are still yet to completely rule out his transfer from Barcelona, only needed few days to find an agreement with Real Madrid…
Manchester United are in a reckless spending mode ahead of Liverpool’s visit to Old Trafford. The Red Devils have agreed a deal close to £60m for Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro. It is believed the club’s hierarchy were in a hurry to complete his transfer as soon as possible so that he can feature against Liverpool.…
Casemiro has made is mind up on joining Manchester United, and is expected to be formally announced as a new Red Devil in the next few days. The five-time Champions League winner wasn’t initially in Erik ten Hag’s plans, as the Dutchman was determined to reunite with Frenkie de Jong. The Barcelona midfielder’s transfer hasn’t…
Manchester United are preparing to welcome their fierce rivals Liverpool on the back of two straight defeats and frustrating business in the transfer market. The atmosphere at Carrington is understood to be toxic, and situation at Old Trafford is expected to be no different, especially if the Red Devils get thrashed by Jurgen Klopp’s men…
Manchester United faithful and their new manager Erik ten Hag have both been left disappointed by the club’s transfer business in the summer transfer window. The Glazers and there recruitment team have yet again shown their incompetence in the transfer market, leading to United chasing a string of players in the remaining days of the…
Erik ten Hag is gearing up for a midfield reshuffle at Manchester United in the remaining days of the transfer window. The Red Devils’ defeats in their opening two games of the new Premier League season was much to do with the sheer lack of quality in the middle of the park. Irrespective of how…
Manchester United have started their Premier League campaign with two straight defeats under Erik ten Hag, who is fighting incompetence from top to bottom. “Naïve” United players were outran and outplayed by Brentford in their 4-0 humbling in London, leading to Ten Hag putting the Red Devils through an extra training session on Monday at…
Manchester United’s humbling at Brentford was a lesson for new manager Erik ten Hag, who realised just how difficult it’s going to be to implement his ideas and tactics at a club rotten from top to bottom. The players, who have been far too comfortable with a culture of mediocrity, yet again downed their tools…
Erik ten Hag’s first ever Premier League away game produced a storyline for the ages for a league that is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. The Red Devils were tamed by the Bees, who became the first ever home side to score four first-half goals against the league’s most successful club. Josh Dasilva, Mathias…
Manchester United appear to be a club in disarray and the analysis articles on what is wrong at Old Trafford are beginning to look all too familiar. The Red Devils are plagued with the regular issues of boards not backing their managers in the transfer market. While more often than not this plays out in…
Manchester United’s midfield weaknesses were expertly exploited by Brighton and Hove Albion in their Premier League opener win at Old Trafford. The Fred and Scott McTominay pivot was no match to Moises Caicedo’s physicality and technical ability in possession. The ‘McFred’ duo’s display yet again underlined the immediate need of midfield reinforcements. However, as it…
Manchester United’s scramble to bring in a new midfielder in the remaining days of the summer window has led to Erik ten Hag taking matters into his own hands. The Dutchman’s priority midfield target Frenkie de Jong is still in Barcelona – more than two months after John Murtough, United’s director of football, opened talks…
Manchester United’s new project under Erik ten Hag got the reality check on the pitch, as Brighton and Hove Albion left Old Trafford with a 2-1 win in their Premier League opener on Sunday. Off the pitch, things haven’t been easy either, with John Murtough and his recruitment staff struggling to bring in top players…
Erik ten Hag’s first taste of Premier League action ended with a 2-1 defeat against Brighton and Hove Albion. Graham Potter’s men forced the flaws of last season to resurface, and showed that Erik ten Hag will need much more than a positive pre-season to make Man Utd a team to fear, and Old Trafford…
Manchester United started their Premier League campaign with a frustrating defeat at Old Trafford courtesy of a brace from Pascal Gross. The Red Devils were sloppy throughout the game, losing possession multiple times in their own-half. A Brighton own goal in the 68th minute ensured an interesting end to the game but wasn’t enough for…
Erik ten Hag has been left with very limited options upfront ahead of the new season, leading to interest in Hakim Ziyech. The Dutchman has demanded new attacking additions to his squad, as he deals with Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer request and Anthony Martial’s injury days before Manchester United’s Premier League opener against Brighton and Hove…
Erik ten Hag’s first summer in England was always going to be tricky, especially considering the state of squad he inherited at Man Utd. Profiling the type of recruitment required for the rebuild has been the Dutchman’s priority, as the Red Devils still remain active in the transfer market to bring in new faces at…
Manchester United’s recruitment team have seemingly spent more time monitoring talents in Amsterdam than anywhere else across Europe during the current transfer window. Erik ten Hag’s move from Ajax to United opened the floodgates, with the Red Devils returning to the Johan Cruyff Arena on several occasions to strengthen their project. The first name to…
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