Barcelona finally managed to bag a victory at Old Trafford this Wednesday night, as they beat Manchester United 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final. The sole goal arrived early in the game, after Luke Shaw accidentally deflected a Luis Suarez header into the back of his own net. The Catalan giants…
Marcus Rashford is close to signing an enormous deal with Manchester United. The 21-year-old has thrived under new boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, having bagged nine goals under the Norwegian tactician, and taking his overall goal tally for the season up to 13. He was also responsible for scoring the crucial penalty that helped the Red…
Manchester United were defeated 1-0 by Barcelona during the first-leg of their quarter-final Champions League tie at Old Trafford. A Luke Shaw own-goal was the only thing that separated the two sides, and it was the sort of loss that flatters the winning team. Barca weren’t the threat they normally are in Europe, with the…
In a game wherein the midfield was adorned by world-class names like Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal, and Paul Pogba, who could have expected Scott McTominay to dominate the proceedings? But the 22-year-old did just that, putting up a man of the match performance in the first leg of the quarter-final, which Barcelona won…
The highlight of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s caretaker stint at Manchester United was the PSG comeback in the Champions League. On Wednesday, his Red Devils faced the fruit of that comeback in the form of Barcelona, who defeated them 1-0 at Old Trafford. The game was a positive one for the home side despite the loss…
Despite facing a 1-0 defeat on the night, Manchester United were far from poor against Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie. The visitors bagged an early goal after Luke Shaw deflected a Luis Suarez header into his own net, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men fought back expertly, keeping the Catalans…
Manchester United’s tryst with Barcelona continued at Old Trafford on Wednesday in the Champions League, as the Spanish side emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline courtesy of a Luke Shaw own goal. The game wasn’t the Barca walkover that most pundits had predicted. Quite to the contrary, the erstwhile confident and well-passing side was brilliant…
The first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie between Manchester United and Barcelona ended 0-1 in favour of the away side. The Spanish giants were far from dominant at Old Trafford, however, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men put up a decent shift and kept the visitors on their toes for a majority of the…
Barcelona and Manchester United are all set to meet in what will be an exciting clash of the heavyweights in the quarter-final stage of the UEFA Champions League this season. Both teams boast of world-class superstars who will undoubtedly put up an impeccable show whilst trying their best to lead their sides to the penultimate…
Manchester United’s Champions League journey this season has been a host of ups and downs. Their assigned group was greeted with a mixture of apprehension and hope, with the Juventus games best highlighting their woes and strengths. Nevertheless, upon being drawn to PSG in the Round of 16, more than one supporter considered it the…
Xavi has revealed the area where Manchester United can truly hurt Barcelona. The Catalan giants are set to visit Old Trafford for the first leg of the UCL quarter-finals on Wednesday night, and many consider the away side to be the clear favourite to win the tie and proceed to the next round. While Barcelona…
It’s Manchester United vs Barcelona, and Old Trafford will bear witness to the quarter-final clash. These two sides have featured in some of Europe’s most dramatic games, and the goals have always been plenty. Lionel Messi is the man to be stopped if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and company wish to go into the second leg…
Manchester United and Barcelona are set to collide once again on the grandest stage, as the two European juggernauts have been drawn against each other in an exciting Champions League quarter-final match-up. The last time these two teams met in a competitive fixture was in the 2011 UCL final, wherein Pep Guardiola’s Catalan giants emerged…
Ander Herrera has admitted that a summer departure from Manchester United is very much a possibility. The Spanish midfielder has failed to agree new terms with the Mancunian outfit. And with his current deal on the verge of expiring at the end of the season, Herrera looks set to depart from Old Trafford as a…
Chris Smalling has had his say on facing Barcelona on Wednesday night. Alongside Victor Lindelof, Smalling has established himself as the first-choice central defender under new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Englishman is also expected to start in the upcoming midweek Champions League encounter, as Manchester United prepare to host the mighty Barcelona in an…
Manchester United are all set to host Barcelona in a mouth-watering Champions League clash at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. While an enormous task for the Red Devils, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have already shown what they are capable of by knocking PSG out of the competition, and they will be eager to pull off…
Sir Alex Ferguson is unarguably one of the greatest managers the game of football has ever witnessed. He built several incredible rosters during his 26-year stint at Manchester United, transforming the club into a major European force. Not many teams have managed to best Sir Alex’s Red Devils on multiple occasions. However, one team that…
Manchester United seemed poised to finish in the top-four after the manner in which Ole Gunnar Solskjaer started life as the manager of the Red Devils. However, their recent awry results seem to have jeopardized that all-important goal. In fact, at the rate at which the season is progressing, their hopes for Champions League football…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is presently experiencing his first spell of losses with Manchester United, the start to his official managerial stint at Old Trafford not as eventful as the start to his tenure as caretaker manager. Regardless, amongst the criticism against his candidature back then, even for an interim role, was that the Norwegian lacked…
Juan Mata has revealed how Manchester United are preparing for the Barcelona clash. The Red Devils are set to host the Catalan giants in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-finals tie on Wednesday, in what will definitely be a classic European night of football. Barcelona are the clear favourites to proceed to the…
Ernesto Valverde has admitted that he is wary of facing a ‘powerful’ Manchester United side. The Red Devils are set to collide against Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, with the first leg of the classic encounter set to be played at Old Trafford come Wednesday night. While the Catalan giants, who currently…
Manchester United are currently hogging the limelight as far as the build-up for the 2019-20 season is concerned. As we head towards the business end of the current season, the focus of clubs is also heading towards the summer. And United have an important phase ahead of them as far as transfer activities are concerned.…
Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford are two prime examples of youth academy products rising through the ranks and establishing themselves as first-team stars at Manchester United. The duo is a vital part of the setup under new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has shown a preference towards starting both the players when they are fully…
Ivan Rakitic has heaped praise on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United side. The Red Devils are all set to take on Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, with the first leg to be played at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. While the La Liga giants seem to be the clear favourites to…
Romelu Lukaku has undoubtedly seen better days at Manchester United. Purchased by Jose Mourinho in 2017, the Belgian international certainly had an impressive opening season with the Red Devils. However, along with Mourinho’s departure, the striker too has lost favor and his knack for scoring regular goals. He isn’t the traditional forward that Ole Gunnar…
Paul Pogba wants a new lucrative deal amid interest from Real Madrid. During the previous international break, the France international sparked speculation surrounding his future by admitting that he dreams of playing for Real Madrid. Multiple sources from across the continent have since run with this story, with their own versions of reports linking the…
Manchester United appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their new interim boss post the sacking of Jose Mourinho back in December 2018. Three months later, the Norwegian has been handed a permanent contract following some impressive work. When Ole came in, he got Mike Phelan alongside to work as an assistant. Phelan, who also served as…
Manchester United are prepared to let David De Gea leave on a free transfer. A majority of the players from the current Manchester United squad have improved drastically under new boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but the same hasn’t been the case with David De Gea. The shot-stopper has displayed poor form between the sticks all…
Manchester United‘s race for the top four took a big hit after the club lost 2-1 against Wolves in the Premier League. With six more matches to go, things are heating up for the Reds. And now, if reports are to be believed, several players could be on the way out in the summer. United…
Manchester United suffered a heavy blow in their race to earn a top 4 spot in the Premier League this season, as they were handed a 2-1 defeat by Wolves on Tuesday. Despite having dominated the game early on and taken the lead through a Scott McTominay goal, the home side managed to turn the…
In a cruel night of football, a 10-man weak Manchester United side was held to a 2-1 defeat away to Wolves. The home side managed to stage a comeback victory after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men secured the opening goal via Scott McTominay. Thereon, it was all downhill for them, as Wolves were rampant in their…
It wasn’t Manchester United’s night as, Wolves emerged 2-1 victorious over the Red Devils in the Premier League, a mere two weeks after ousting them from the FA Cup in a similar fashion. Scott McTominay’s first league goal wasn’t a sight to be celebrated, as Diogo Jota equalized shortly after. The second-half saw Ashley Young…
Manchester United suffered a defeat at the hands of Wolves for the second time in a fortnight, with the 2-1 loss dealing a heavy blow to their top four aspirations for the season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have now faced three defeats in their previous four games – an extremely worry stat for the manager…
Manchester United suffered yet another defeat at the Molineux, as Wolves dealt a major blow to the visitors’ hopes of finishing inside the top 4 in the Premier League. Here’s how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men performed in the 2-1 loss: DAVID DE GEA: 4 Couldn’t have done much to keep out Diogo Jota’s equalizer, but…
Manchester United have seldom seen a happier face than that of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after being handed over the permanent reigns of the club earlier in the week. His side then went on to defeat Watford 2-1 at Old Trafford, a game that wasn’t the best in terms of the side’s performance, but one where…
The last time these two clubs clashed in March, Manchester United were ousted from the FA Cup. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer openly admitted that the folly was entirely on them in that fixture, wherein the Red Devils were unable to translate chances into goals despite commanding the lion’s share of the possession. It will be interesting…
Manchester United could secure the services of Wilfried Zaha for a discounted fee. Following a disastrous spell at Old Trafford, Wilfried Zaha successfully revived his career after returning to former club Crystal Palace. Since heading back to Selhurst Park, he has undoubtedly developed into one of the best forwards in the Premier League. The Ivory…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has claimed that Manchester United can finish inside the top three if they win five of the seven remaining Premier League games this season. The Norwegian’s first game as the permanent gaffer of the Red Devils ended in a 2-1 win, with goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial earning the home…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s start to life as Manchester United’s permanent manager got off to a pleasant start on paper, with the Red Devils securing a 2-1 win over Watford on Saturday. However, the scoreline didn’t tell the full tale, and Old Trafford would agree that United weren’t the better side for most of the game.…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted at a positional change for Paul Pogba. The star midfielder returned from his international duty with two impressive 4-goal victories as well as some transfer speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid. Rumours only grew after Los Blancos’ boss Zinedine Zidane spoke about the 26-year-old, praising the footballing…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge of his first game as the full-time manager of Manchester United against a high-flying Watford side in an exciting Premier League clash. While many believed it would be easy sailing for the Red Devils, it was actually far from it. The Hornets put up an impressive fight and outplayed the…
Manchester United bagged a hard-fought 2-1 win over Watford in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first game in charge as the full-time manager of the club. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial scored the goals for the Red Devils, and the visitors almost threatened a comeback with a late goal, which ultimately wasn’t to be. United’s central defensive…
Old Trafford witnessed a mixed afternoon of football on Saturday, as Manchester United won 2-1 against Watford. A first-half goal from Marcus Rashford got the home side going, while Anthony Martial scored in the second half to give them breathing space. Watford, however, waited until the end to insert some tension, as Abdoulaye Doucoure netted…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first game as the permanent manager of Manchester United ended in a close 2-1 win, with goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial earning their side three valuable Premier League points. Here’s how the home team fared during the Old Trafford encounter: DAVID DE GEA: 7 Made a good save against Troy…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has finally got his heart’s desire, as Manchester United named him the full-time gaffer on Thursday. The signing will be a crucial one for the club’s future, as they look to properly rebuild themselves after the many attempted reigns post-Sir Alex Ferguson. Despite his relative success so far, the path forward won’t…
Manchester United intend to hold onto out-of-form forward Alexis Sanchez. Unlike most of his teammates, the Chilean international has failed to improve since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told over the Old Trafford helm, and he continues to struggle to this day. The 30-year-old has scored as well as assisted a mere 5 goals this season –…
Manchester United fans have every right to be excited for the upcoming 2019-20 season. The club’s official announcement on Friday confirmed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has indeed been appointed as the full-time gaffer, with the Norwegian signing a three-year deal with the Old Trafford outfit. Solskjaer himself spoke about his plans to transform the Red…
Marcus Rashford is keen on signing a new deal with Manchester United. The 21-year-old has developed tremendously under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was recently handed the full-time reign at the helm of the Mancunian club. The Englishman has bagged 12 goals in all competitions so far this season, taking his overall goal tally for the…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will face Old Trafford for the first time since being appointed as Manchester United’s permanent full-time manager as the Red Devils take on Watford to mark their return to Premier League action. Two back to back defeats against Arsenal and Wolves have marred United’s brilliant run and this will be a game…
Now that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has deservedly been appointment the full-time manager of Manchester United, he can finally begin making long-term changes to the squad as per his own liking and preferences. The Norwegian is expected to offload several players from the current roster as well as bring in apt reinforcements in the summer transfer…
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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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