Manchester United are now favourites to sign Cristiano Ronaldo after Manchester City pulled out of the deal. The Portuguese international’s future had been up in the air for the past week and right now it is all but confirmed that he will depart Juventus this summer. Massimiliano Allegri confirmed earlier today that Ronaldo had expressed…
Manchester United’s midfield vulnerabilities were exposed yet again in a 1-1 stalemate at Southampton. Nemanja Matic partnered Fred in the middle of the park, as Scott McTominay – who was a combative presence against Leeds United in the opening Premier League weekend – was on the bench at St Mary’s due to an ongoing struggle…
The opening weekend’s five-goal thrashing of Leeds United underlined Manchester United as one of the contenders to Manchester City’s Premier League throne. Two points dropped against Southampton in the following matchweek had all the signs of just why they will yet again struggle to sustain a serious title challenge. City bounced back from the defeat…
Manchester United’s attempt at keeping steady a brilliant opening day momentum shattered away to Southampton with the Red Devils coming back from behind to salvage a lonely point in the 1-1 draw. The first half saw the Saints go ahead via an unfortunate own-goal from Fred. Thereon, the momentum of Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s men fizzled…
Manchester United floundered right when they were expected to capitalize with Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s men holding on to their steady unbeaten away run as Southampton were able to reduce the Red Devils to a 1-1 draw. Mason Greenwood provided the crucial second-half equalizer following Fred’s own goal in the opening half. David De Gea…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a plethora of attacking riches at his fingertips at Carrington. His Red Devils blew apart Leeds United on the opening weekend of the Premier League. With the scoreline at 5-1, Jadon Sancho made his Manchester United bow without any pressure to make a notable impact. The absence of Marcus Rashford and…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed how Raphael Varane has done in training since he joined Manchester United. The Frenchman was presented as a Red Devil last week but did not get involved in his side’s win against Leeds United. Varane has been since involved in just training sessions and is yet to make his debut.…
Jesse Lingard’s Manchester United journey has been tenuous at best. The youth academy product and life-long supporter did show incredible promise on loan at West Ham United last campaign. In fact, that stellar display has prompted the Hammers to try and acquire him on a permanent basis, launching a potential sale strategy on part of…
Raphael Varane could be involved in Manchester United’s trip to Southampton this Sunday. The Frenchman trained with the United squad for the first time on Monday following the completion of his transfer. Varane’s unveiling at Old Trafford kicked off a brilliant display against Leeds United though he could not feature in the fixture. However, the…
Man Utd have wrapped up a loan deal with Flamengo for Andreas Pereira. This is going to be the midfielder’s fourth loan spell in the last 5 years as he struggles to establish some stability in his career. Pereira spent last season on loan at Lazio but managed to start just 5 games out of…
Man United registered a convincing win over Burnley on Tuesday in a behind-closed-doors friendly fixture. Anthony Martial, Jesse Lingard and Fred scored the goals for the Red Devils which were more than enough to trump the Clarets’ lone goal. Jadon Sancho was named among the starters with senior players such as Harry Maguire and Martial…
West Ham United remain interested in bringing back Jesse Lingard to East London but are yet to find an agreement with Manchester United. Lingard, after having struggled to start regularly at his parent club, opted for a January switch to West Ham in order to revive his career. Under the tutelage of David Moyes, the…
Raphael Varane’s transfer completion from Real Madrid to Manchester United was delayed due to various circumstances, but once everything was formalised the champion centre-back arrived at Old Trafford for the first time in style – welcomed by 75,000 cheering voices on Saturday. The Frenchman posed for pictures with a United shirt, numbered 19, on the…
Manchester United’s attack got all the credit for dismantling Leeds United’s defence by putting up five goals past goalkeeper Illan Meslier. However, the Red Devils’ centre-back pairing of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof assured David de Gea was a spectator for whole of the afternoon except in the 49th minute for Luke Ayling’s equaliser. To…
Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes displayed just what their partnership is capable of when on its peak in a 5-1 win over Leeds United. Marcelo Bielsa’s defence and midfield were left helpless against the dynamic pairing. The Frenchman created all but one goal – becoming the first Man Utd player to provide 4+ assists in…
Ahead of the start of Man United’s season, much speculation revolved around the future of the Scott McTominay-Fred pivot. In particular, the arrival of Jadon Sancho and the need to fill a midfield with both Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes while also accommodating the security of Nemanja Matic led to many to spell the end…
The Premier League saw an excellent showing by Manchester United who aced their rivals Leeds United in a 5-1 home display of goalscoring skill. Here is how the Red Devils fared during the highly anticipated fixture: David De Gea – 6.5 While Luke Ayling’s goal was great, De Gea has shown the prowess to stop…
Manchester United fans will be singing away to glory as their side registered an opening day treat for the ages. A 5-1 win over a rival like Leeds United at the start of a season where they hope to end their trophy drought is truly the stuff of dreams. Bruno Fernandes’ hattrick stole the limelight…
Manchester United marked their return to Premier League football in thumping fashion. The 5-1 win over Leeds United showed promise, hunger, and brilliance- all the things Ole Gunnar Solskjær will be eager for as he seeks that elusive piece of silverware. An excellent Bruno Fernandes hattrick highlighted a goal-laden fixture before a full house Old…
Manchester United have kicked off their season in great style as they secured a very comfortable 5-1 victory over Leeds United on opening day thanks to Bruno Fernandes. Not only did the Portuguese international open the scoring in the first half, but he also managed to follow it up with two more goals in the…
Raphael Varane’s presentation at Old Trafford got a bigger cheer from the fans than any goal in the afternoon. Manchester United formally announced the signing of Varane on a four-year deal, three weeks after they agreed a transfer fee with Real Madrid. His arrival was delayed due to various reasons, resulting in a failure to…
Jadon Sancho has finally had the chance to train with Bruno Fernandes, who has returned to Manchester following the Euros. The Portuguese international returned right around the climax of Manchester United’s preseason after his extended holidays. It was relatively late before the midfielder got to meet his new teammates. He seemed especially excited about playing…
Manchester United have confirmed the arrival of Ethan Ennis from Liverpool after naming the young midfielder as one of their Professional Development Phase players for the new season. Ennis is moving to Manchester after rejecting a new contract to continue his development at Merseyside earlier this summer. Liverpool will be owed a development fee for…
Man United believe Paul Pogba will stay at Old Trafford this summer, but fear losing him at the end of the season. Paris Saint-Germain were seen as favorites to land him before they stunned the football world with the signing of Lionel Messi. The ex-Barcelona icon’s transfer, however, also means the Ligue 1 outfit are…
Even as the next season is on the cusp of restarting for some nations, with Europe’s finest players back in action, another list of players has caught the eye of the supporters. The Premier League is all set to resume later this week and transfer activity has certainly brought a whole lot of joy and…
Raphael Varane underwent a medical at Carrington on Tuesday and is expected to officially sign his contract today. After a decade long wait for his signature, Manchester United will be able to unveil him as a Red Devil in a planned afternoon announcement. The Frenchman has been in England since Thursday, but couldn’t complete the formalities due…
Donny van de Beek has no intention of leaving Manchester United this summer and is ‘determined’ to get into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. The Dutchman arrived from Ajax as a backup option in midfield. Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba are undisputed starters so unless United wanted to play without a defensive midfielder, it was clear…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer experimented with a new approach in Man United’s last friendly of pre-season, as the hosts proved too hot to handle for Everton, putting four unanswered goals past the visitors. Mason Greenwood, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, and Diogo Dalot were all on the score-sheet, but Nemanja Matic was lauded the most, despite only…
Man Utd concluded their final friendly of pre-season with an impressive 4-0 win against Everton. Mason Greenwood opened the scoring within the first 10 minutes and Harry Maguire doubled United’s lead soon after. Bruno Fernandes then impressed the crowd with a beautiful freekick on his return back to Manchester following his Euros campaign. And Diogo…
Jadon Sancho has been left in awe as Bruno Fernandes scores a stunning freekick against Everton. The Merseyside outfit travelled to Old Trafford this weekend for their final match of preseason. United emerged victorious with a convincing scoreline of 4-0 with Mason Greenwood, Harry Maguire, Fernandes, and Diogo Dalot finding the back of the net.…
Manchester United want to make three ‘significant’ signings this summer and Tom Heaton is not one of those three. The Red Devils splashed €85 million on Jadon Sancho after pursuing him for over a year and immediately followed that up by agreeing a deal for Raphael Varane. The French man will cost United a sum…
Lionel Messi is leaving Barcelona. The news is hard to digest for the football world, but assuming Barcelona’s statement is not all a ploy to force La Liga to change their stance, the Argentine will not add to his 778 appearances for the Catalan club. Barcelona, in their official statement, confirmed both parties reached an…
Facundo Pellistri has left Manchester United to rejoin Deportivo Alaves on a season-long loan. Pellistri’s last spell with the La Liga side was viewed as an ‘outstanding success’, with the Uruguayan forward making 12 appearances after joining the club in January. He also produced a Man of the Match performance against Atletico Madrid, the eventual…
Manchester United made their intention of challenging for the Premier League title clear by agreeing transfers for Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane more than a month before the close of this summer’s transfer window. The two high-profile arrivals address key issues in attack and the defence which made Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side seem more like…
Raphael Varane might not be available for Manchester United’s friendly against Everton. The Red Devils have already officially confirmed that a deal in principle has been reached with Real Madrid for the transfer of the Frenchman. Varane desired to play for United despite interest from various European giants. The former Lens star had already bid…
Andreas Pereira insists he’s ‘ready to play’ and prefers a permanent move away from Man United this summer. Pereira has starred in United’s pre-season yet again, cheering the Old Trafford crowd with a stunning second-half volley against Brentford. However, his name is amongst the potential outgoings once more, as has been the case since he…
Manchester United welcomed back 30,000 fans at Old Trafford for their friendly against Brentford. Those in attendance witnessed Andreas Pereira’s volley, perhaps one of the best goals seen at the Stretford End. But few in the crowd might’ve also noticed Donny van de Beek’s bulked-up physique. At Carrington, Van de Beek’s work in the gym is…
Manchester United unveiled Jadon Sancho as their second signing of the summer on July 23. In the space of just five days, they announced an agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Raphael Varane as well. With respect to this window, the Red Devils have moved quickly to sign their major targets. But Varane…
Manchester United have made two statement signings in Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane this summer, but how they manage the Paul Pogba conundrum will have a big say on the success of their transfer window. Pogba’s current contract runs until 2022. As such, all the power lies in the Frenchman’s hands. Paris Saint-Germain are interested…
Daniel James will get another season to nail down his place at Old Trafford due to Marcus Rashford’s surgery. Rashford took the decision to undergo surgery on his shoulder next week after meeting with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Thursday. As a result, he will be out for up to 12 weeks, missing out the opening two…
Manchester United announced they’ve reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign Raphael Varane on Tuesday. However, he needs to sort his visas and quarantine before undergoing medical to complete his long-awaited move to Old Trafford. Nevertheless, the 28-year-old is adamant to waste no time ahead of the start of the Premier League season, and…
Manchester United had another disappointing pre-season friendly – result-wise at least – as they drew 2-2 with Brentford at Old Trafford. Anthony Elanga and Andreas Pereira’s worldies in each half were cancelled out by Brentford’s Shandon Baptiste and Bryan Mbeumo. The United backline couldn’t do much to stop Baptiste’s strike, but left-back Diogo Dalot should’ve…
Manchester United have announced an agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Raphael Varane. Once medical and player terms are finalised, the Frenchman’s unveiling will take place. However, the announcement on its own was enough to elicit reactions from fans, as well as a certain United player. Before Jadon Sancho was announced as a…
Raphael Varane to Man Utd gets ‘Here we go!’ from Fabrizio Romano, as the transfer reaches its final stages. The Frenchman will follow in the footsteps of his ex-skipper and long-time defensive partner Sergio Ramos by leaving Santiago Bernabeu. Meanwhile, Real have ensured there’s no repeat of the manner in which Ramos left by ensuring they…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has signed a new contract which ties him to Manchester United until 2024, with the option of a further year. Ed Woodward, the club’s executive vice-chairman, didn’t let the absence of silverware during the Norwegian’s reign cloud his judgement. Rather he has placed his trust in the team the 1999 Treble winner…
Paul Pogba’s days at Manchester United have appeared numbered for a while now. Ever since the Frenchman expressed a desire to join Real Madrid, his departure was considered imminent. In fact, it would not be far-fetched to assume that if not for COVID-19, the likes of Los Blancos or Juventus would have snatched him away.…
Manchester United met the first setback of their preseason as they lost heavily to Queens Park Rangers in a friendly. Although the Red Devils broke the deadlock via a very early Jesse Lingard effort, things did not exactly continue in the same fashion. The opponents quickly levelled the score and then proceeded to score three…
Manchester United have awarded Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a new three-year contract, recognising the progress his side have made in the last two seasons. The Norwegian is yet to win a trophy at the Old Trafford outfit as a manager, with his team coming closest to end the silverware drought when they finished runners-up in…
Jadon Sancho has finally been announced as a Manchester United player after a pursuit that lasted longer than a year. The Englishman had reportedly agreed on personal terms last summer but United failed to find common ground with Borussia Dortmund when it came to the price tag. But that means convincing Sancho this time around…
Jadon Sancho’s transfer to Manchester United is officially completed and announced. Finally. Now, talks of what the second-most expensive English player of all-time would bring at the Theatre of Dreams will take the centre stage. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer singled out Sancho as a player he would want within a month of succeeding Jose Mourinho, as…
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Manchester United is a football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. It was founded in the year 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club, and got officially renamed to Manchester United in 1902. The club is not only one of the biggest in the world, but also one of the most widely followed ones.
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.
The Old Trafford club has always been home to some of the biggest names in world football. Legends like Sir Bobby Charlton, Dennis Law, George Best, Eric Cantona, Peter Schmeichel, Roy Keane, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, amongst numerous others, are a part of Manchester United’s decorated history. The club is also home to some world-class players at present, with David De Gea, Juan Mata, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba, etc. being regular names on their team sheet.
The team’s home colours are red and white. The club crest consists of the words “Manchester United,” along with a ship in full sail, which is derived from the Manchester City Council coat of arms. The devil below it stems from the team’s nickname “The Red Devils”. United play at the Old Trafford stadium, which is also nicknamed as the Theatre of Dreams.
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