It was a deja vu performance from Manchester United, who started the game brilliantly, and for some reason didn’t show up after the break yet again, conceding within minutes to share the spoils in a rainy outing. And as was the case at Burnley, Jadon Sancho was the only positive for the Red Devils in…
Luis Enrique has joined the shortlist to become the next Manchester United manager alongside Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag. The Spain manager’s work, including his experience of managing superstars like Lionel Messi and Neymar during his time with Barcelona is admired by the United hierarchy, who believe Enrique possesses the technical credentials to succeed…
Erik ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino are both in the running for the Manchester United job, but the latter is understood to be preferred by the majority of the players at the club. United have intensified their search for a new permanent manager following Ed Woodward’s departure, and could find an agreement with the next…
Manchester United were punished for not putting the game to bed against Burnley, who fought back in the second half to earn a crucial point. The Red Devils, like they did against Middlesbrough, created tons of chances but their poor finishing and two debatable VAR decisions meant they were only able to take a goal…
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,…
Anthony Martial before his move to Sevilla was sanctioned, refuted claims made by Ralf Rangnick, who said the striker refused to be a part of Manchester United’s squad to face Aston Villa in January. Now, Jesse Lingard has come forward to deny the interim manager’s version of events. Ahead of United’s FA Cup match against…
Paul Pogba will be in the Manchester United squad against Middlesbrough, and could even start on Friday night. The France international’s last appearance for United was against Atalanta in November under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. After a three-month injury lay-off, he’s available for selection for the first time under Ralf Rangnick. The interim boss, who didn’t…
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…
Man Utd denied Dean Henderson a late loan move to Watford on transfer deadline day. Henderson, 24, has not featured once in the Premier League this season, having lost his No 1 spot to David de Gea. It appears that he was waiting for January to find a starting role elsewhere. Ralf Rangnick, however, has…
Manchester United are unlikely to welcome a new arrival on transfer deadline day, but could allow Jesse Lingard to leave before the window shuts tonight. Newcastle United remain interested in signing the England international despite also pursuing Reims striker Hugo Ekitike. According to David Ornstein, Eddie Howe’s side have made an improved offer to sign…
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…
Amad Diallo is set to join Rangers on loan for the remainder of the season. The Scottish outfit have reached an agreement for a straight loan with Manchester United, reports Fabrizio Romano. Amad hasn’t been in first team plans under Ralf Rangnick, managing to appear just once after returning from an injury that saw his…
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…
Anthony Elanga opened the floodgates early in the second-half against Brentford before Mason Greenwood tapped in from a counter-attack seven minutes later, and Marcus Rashford added a third goal to seize the three points at Brentford Community Stadium. The feat of three different academy goal-scorers in a game should have been the highlight of Wednesday…
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…
Bruno Fernandes’ work ethic and commitment to Manchester United have never been called into question due to the passion he shows on the pitch. As such, the reports of the Portuguese midfielder turning down a contract offer from the Red Devils has raised some eyebrows. He has lost his undisputed starter status under Ralf Rangnick,…
Marcus Rashford’s dip in form has been an issue of concern for Ralf Rangnick. Currently undergoing a run of 11 games without a goal, Rashford has been a shadow of his former self. The Englishman’s lack of intensity against Aston Villa in the FA Cup was even more worrying than his wastefulness in the final…
Last season, Marcus Rashford was only behind Bruno Fernandes in terms of goal involvement at Manchester United while playing through pain. As such, the academy graduate, after returning to full fitness, was expected to be one of United’s most important players in a campaign where Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had to deliver big. Come the new…
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…
Manchester United are reportedly going to incredible lengths in their bid to convince Paul Pogba to sign a new contract. The Frenchman’s current contract, signed when he returned to United in a record deal from Juventus in 2016, will run out in the summer. Pogba is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with overseas clubs…
Donny van de Beek’s struggles at Manchester United were expected to follow Ole Gunnar Solskjaer out of the door. But more than a month into Ralf Rangnick’s tenure, the Dutchman still finds himself in a state of limbo at Old Trafford. Van de Beek is yet to start in the Premier League this season, and…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faced significant dressing room unrest before he left Manchester United. His successor, Ralf Rangnick, has only been in the job for just over a month, and is reportedly already fighting the same battle. According to the Mirror, as many as 11 players want departure from Old Trafford after becoming ‘disillusioned’ with life…
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 will not allow Edinson Cavani to leave Man United in January The Uruguayan star has only featured in seven Premier League games this season due to fitness issues. Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival has also limited his game time, leading to reports that he is looking to leave United in the January transfer window. However,…
Napoli have reached a verbal agreement with Manchester United to sign Axel Tuanzebe on loan until the end of the season. The Englishman spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Aston Villa. After some encouraging performances, including his solid defending against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup in September under Dean Smith, Tuanzebe…
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…
Edinson Cavani’s goal off the bench cancelled out Allan Saint-Maximin’s wonderful early strike and salvaged a point for Manchester United. The result at St James Park ensured Ralf Rangnick’s unbeaten start at United remains intact, but the performance would’ve certainly made him realise that it won’t be as easy to turn things around as it…
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…
Ralf Rangnick emphasised the importance of controlling the games in his very first press conference as Manchester United manager. In his first two Premier League games, the German tactician has overseen exactly that, with United’s midfield dictating the play against both Crystal Palace and Norwich City. The organisation Rangnick has brought has led to Fred…
Manchester United players returned to Carrington to resume training on Tuesday. United’s games against Brentford and Brighton were cancelled following which the players were forced to train at home. A situation eerily similar to the lockdown period of 2020. Nevertheless, all seems better amongst the club’s ranks this week as they returned to training. Although, the…
Ewan Sharp arrives at Manchester United to become Ralf Rangnick’s assistant following the departure of Kieran McKenna. McKenna left Rangnick’s backroom team last week to take up Ipswich Town’s managerial position, signing a three-and-a-half year deal with the League One side. Rangnick wanted the Northern Irishman to continue at Old Trafford, but the Premier League…
Manchester United outcast Phil Jones is a target for Benfica who could make a bid come January. The last time the Englishman made a senior appearance for United was 23 months ago against Tranmere Rovers in January of 2020, following which he fell out of favour with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Jones has failed to get…
Ralf Rangnick is pushing for Erling Haaland’s transfer to Manchester United. Mino Raiola appeared to suggest the Red Devils aren’t in the running to sign Haaland last week, naming four teams – Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City – as the ‘big clubs’ his client can move to. However, he quickly clarified the clubs…
Manchester United may have a lot of problems to address this season, with the biggest one being their midfield. But they may already have the solution to that problem right in their hands. Paul Pogba has not seen himself in the starting XI as much as he would have liked to this season. Fred and…
Man Utd interim boss Ralf Rangnick values Donny van de Beek and will not allow the outcast under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to leave. Van de Beek had reportedly made up his mind to leave the club in January after featuring sparingly under the Norwegian at the start of the season. Solskjaer’s dismissal brought in a…
Phil Jones is impressing Ralf Rangnick and would have been involved in Manchester United’s Champions League tie against Young Boys if not for ineligibility. The Englishman had fallen far down the pecking order during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s reign. His last appearance for the first-team was almost two years ago back in January of 2020. However,…
Kieran McKenna is set to be appointed as manager of English outfit Ipswich Town, becoming the second member of recently sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s backroom staff to leave Manchester United. Michael Carrick decided against staying under interim boss Ralf Rangnick, and stepped down as first-team coach after leading the Red Devils against Villarreal, Chelsea, and…
After some delay and controversy, the official UCL draw has been revealed. Manchester United will face defending Spanish champions Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16. The Spanish giants will have a familiar face waiting for them over the course of the two legs; someone they will not be too excited about meeting…
Manchester United have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16. The two European powerhouses will meet for the fifth and sixth time in just over three years. However, the meetings in February and March will be extra special, as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will come up against each other…
Ralf Rangnick has probably gotten the feel of the club and players, having managed his first three games. It must be about time he starts to contemplate which player suits his philosophy and who deserves to be dropped. It is not uncommon for players who were key figures under a previous manager to be out…
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…
Anthony Martial is looking for a move away from Man United, his agent has confirmed. The Frenchman is unhappy with the playing time at United, having only made two starts in the Premier League this season. Martial couldn’t compete with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford, and Mason Greenwood for a starting spot under…
Ralf Rangnick insisted Mason Greenwood is different to “target striker” Erling Haaland following his incredible goal in Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Young Boys. The 20-year-old was a constant threat against Young Boys in an otherwise subdued Champions League display from United on Wednesday night. His acrobatic finish to open the scoring yet again sparked…
Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s first match under Ralf Rangnick was a huge disappointment, with the right-back now in danger of losing his place permanently to Diogo Dalot. Rangnick made 11 changes to his starting XI for the Champions League clash with Young Boys, as the encounter was a dead rubber due to the hosts already securing the…
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Manchester United competes in the Premier League – a competition the Red Devils have managed to win a record 20 times. The club has also won numerous other major titles, such as 12 FA Cups, 5 Football League Cups, 21 FA Community Shields (record), 3 UEFA Champions Leagues, 1 European Cup Winners’ Cup, 1 European Super Cup, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 1 FIFA Club World Cup, and 1 UEFA Europa League amongst other accolades.
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