Individual players play a vital role in the overall dynamic of their squads. Particularly when potent talents function in pivotal positions, a drastic change can be brought about in the identity of their team. Of course, the impact can often be a negative one as well, and such a detrimental showing isn’t to be seen…
Manchester United left it late against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, needing Marcus Rashford to come off the bench and score the winner in stoppage time. The victory will come as a sigh of relief for the Reds’ fans and indeed their manager Jose Mourinho, who were staring down the barrel within the…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has admitted to having adopted a more attacking approach. The Portuguese tactician has been under intense criticism since the start of the ongoing campaign, not just due to his team’s poor results, but also due to the boring and inconsistent manner in which his players have functioned on the pitch.…
Jose Mourinho has shed light on his half-time team talk during Manchester United’s encounter with Bournemouth on Saturday. The Red Devils started their Premier League game against the Cherries very poorly. They failed to close down their opponents as well as create any major chances in the initial stages, and ended up conceding the opener…
Manchester United left it late on Saturday night, but eventually managed to get all 3 points against Bournemouth in the Premier League. The Red Devils were trailing from an early Wilson strike, but a spirited second half effort saw them turn things around in typical United style. Anthony Martial found the back of the net…
Anthony Martial has simply been in sublime form lately. The player who once struggled to get into Jose Mourinho’s starting lineup is now one of the first names on the Manchester United team sheet, all thanks to himself. The Frenchman continued his heroics in the Red Devils’ 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday, as he…
Jose Mourinho is getting used to not breathing easy till the last second. Manchester United waited until injury time for Marcus Rashford’s well-found shot to hit the back of the net before the scoreline could read 2-1 against Bournemouth. The Cherries were undoubtedly the better side for much of the game, and gave the Mancunian…
Jose Mourinho told Eddie Howe that Bournemouth should have run away with the game after Manchester United‘s dismal start to the match. The Red Devils were on the road this weekend, as they came up against high-flyers Bournemouth. The home side looked comfortable from the opening minute. Lindelof and Smalling found it difficult to contain…
Manchester United fans were left pleasantly surprised with Alexis Sanchez’s performance against Bournemouth on Saturday. Red Devils’ boss Jose Mourinho was all set to bring Romelu Lukaku back to the starting lineup for their encounter with the Cherries. However, a late injury in training ruled the Belgian out for the game, forcing the gaffer to…
Manchester United came back from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 in their Premier League encounter on Saturday. Callum Wilson opened the scoring early in the first half, with Anthony Martial equalising for the visitors with a left-footed strike 10 minutes before half-time. United, who were dominated by the Cherries in the first half, bettered themselves…
It is rare that a single player makes a sizable difference at a European powerhouse, with that kind of impact usually being reserved for a tactically superior gaffer or a true superstar. However, every once in a while, a club is able to land a valuable player, and the sheer presence of such players is…
Late drama for Manchester United, as Marcus Rashford’s injury-time goal was able to stamp the scoreline 2-1 against Bournemouth. Eddie Howe’s side had set the stage early on as the Cherries went up with Callum Wilson’s cool finish. However, Martial’s equalizer in the first-half gave the Red Devils much hope, before the entire squad was…
Manchester United needed an injury time goal to survive a scare and beat Bournemouth 2-1. After a dominating first 30 minutes, the Cherries opened the scoring through Callum Wilson due to a horrendous piece of defending from United. Anthony Martial scored once again to equalise for the Mancunian club in the 35th minute. United could…
Romelu Lukaku grabbed the headlines for all the wrong reasons last week, when he wasn’t included in the starting lineup by Jose Mourinho. Suffering from a goal drought that had run 9 games strong by the end of the match, it was clear that Lukaku needed rest. However, he may now receive his rest in…
Anthony Martial has been showing his true potential at Manchester United in a recent run of form. The youngster has managed 4 goals in his last 4 games to impress one and all. One figure who has been really impressed by the Frenchman is manager Jose Mourinho. And the Portuguese now wants him to extend…
Sergio Romero might have become a forgotten man at Old Trafford this season, but his latest statements have certainly made him the talking point of a lot of news doing the rounds on the internet. There is no denying that Anthony Martial has been Manchester United‘s best player in the month gone by, and his…
Manchester United chiefs are once again prepared to reject Jose Mourinho’s transfer targets in January, if need be. The Red Devils’ manager endured a frustrating transfer window back in the summer, as the club failed to bring in several of his defensive targets due to a variety of different reasons. Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng was…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has refused to speak about the possibility of his team challenging for the Premier League title this season. The Red Devils currently sit in the 8th spot in the table with 17 points, 5 points away from 4th-placed Arsenal, and 9 from table-toppers Manchester City. Amid their struggles, the Mancunian…
Romelu Lukaku appears set to return to the starting lineup for Manchester United‘s upcoming clash against Bournemouth. The star striker has cut a frustrated figure in front of goal lately, having failed to score in his last nine appearances for the Red Devils. His goal drought led many supporters to call for him being benched,…
Jose Mourinho’s side will be traveling once again, and this time around, Bournemouth will be the opponents to the Red Devils. Premier League swagger seemed temporarily back with Manchester United‘s victory over Everton last week, but the top four is still quite a few points away, and that will be the big target for the…
It’s next to sacrilegious to forget one’s roots in sports. The faculty and teams that mentored and nurtured talents into superstars are often prominent in the victories of the same men and women whom they first scouted out. In the modern context, a prodigal return is aptly attributed to this affection to one’s roots, with…
After a tumultuous beginning to the new Premier League season, Manchester United seem to be gradually getting back to their feet after a 2-1 home victory over Everton. But the problems still persist at Old Trafford, and fans of the Red Devils would be well aware that any kind of slip-up now could be catastrophic…
Tough results, managerial woes, and unpredictability on and off the pitch are some of the sad sights that Manchester United fans have become accustomed to. Apart from that, there is a recent consistency that has come about at Old Trafford, and the supporters do not know exactly what to make of that. A man they…
Manchester United were back to winning ways this past weekend after a 2-1 victory over Everton, and there was one man who stood out among the rest. Anthony Martial won a penalty in the first half, and then scored the decisive goal in the second half of the game to ensure that his team ran…
Manchester United may be on the road to recovery in what has been a harrowing start to the season, but it appears as if things still aren’t all positive around Old Trafford. Red Devils’ boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly furious with Ed Woodward after a transfer meeting which was scheduled, had to be cancelled because…
Paul Pogba starred in Manchester United‘s recent 2-1 win over Everton in the Premier League, but it’s not just his goal and assist that grabbed the headlines. The Frenchman’s incredible 26-step run-up for his penalty kick instantly became a trending topic on social media, with supporters and rivals alike expressing their opinions regarding the unusual…
Manchester United kicked into high gear this past weekend, as they emerged 2-1 victors over a gritty Everton side. The Red Devils were impressive through much of the game, and their fans appreciated the effort put in by the players on their home ground. One such player who especially drew praise from the fans was…
Manchester United’s starting-lineup against Everton held a radical change. Romelu Lukaku was benched, and Marcus Rashford was given the central spot with which he had won Old Trafford’s hearts as a teenager, and not the wider role Jose Mourinho has been content deploying him at. While it was the heroics of Anthony Martial and Paul…
Manchester United were back to winning ways on Sunday, when they were able to defeat Everton 2-1 at home. The Red Devils had goals from Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial to thank for their three points. The duo was involved in both the goals, with a foul on Martial gifting Pogba the penalty in the…
Manchester United beat Everton 2-1 at Old Trafford to move to eighth in the Premier League standings. Jose Mourinho’s side saw Frenchmen Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial score, before Everton pulled one back. But credit to United for holding on and sealing three points. Pogba was instrumental in United’s win, but also the culprit for…
Paul Pogba was scintillating at Old Trafford on Sunday, as Manchester United took Everton to task in a simple 2-1 victory. The win will come as a big relief to Jose Mourinho, who is eager to reengineer United’s rise to the top, which already seems like a questionable affair. The game’s opener came through a…
Manchester United were able to post an impressive 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday. An opening penalty miss from Paul Pogba was rapidly converted into their first goal from a rebound by the Frenchman, while his compatriot, Anthony Martial, stunned Old Trafford with a spectacular curler to net the side’s winner. The impact of the…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has praised midfielder Paul Pogba for having the courage to take spot-kicks, despite the player having missed his penalty against Everton on Sunday. Pogba was lucky enough to have scored from the rebound of his shot, as that saw him give United a 1-0 cushion. He also assisted Anthony Martial for…
Jose Mourinho can breathe a sigh of relief, as Manchester United were able to defeat Everton 2-1 at Old Trafford. A penalty from Paul Pogba opened the scoring for the Red Devils, which was doubled by Anthony Martial’s spectacular goal. United did give away a penalty in the second-half, which was converted neatly by Gylfi…
Manchester United beat Everton 2-1 at Old Trafford to move to within five points of the Premier League‘s top four. The hosts went ahead through Paul Pogba’s stupendous strike in the first half. He then set up fellow Frenchman Anthony Martial to see the Red Devils go 2-0 up within 60 minutes. United then almost…
Alexis Sanchez seems inevitably certain to follow in the woes of all players at Manchester United who have worn the no.7 jersey after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. With a mere 4 goals to his names and a series of uninspiring performances, the Chilean hasn’t been able to live up to the player that was…
David De Gea has engineered many a successful comeback and victories for Manchester United. Despite successfully keeping him away from a Real Madrid steal over the past seasons, United now have time as their next adversary in keeping the Spaniard at the Theatre of Dreams. De Gea is out of contract at the end of…
Everton is the next name on Jose Mourinho’s potential sheet of worry, as the two sides clash at Old Trafford. Despite showing positive trends in their past Premier League matches, Manchester United are still poised quite worryingly at the 10th spot, with Everton actually reigning a point above them seated in the 8th place. Let us…
Manchester United have had a tough time since the day Sir Alex Ferguson left the club, and there is hardly anything that has gone their way. From manager sackings and mid-table finishes to poor signings and underwhelming performances, the stability in the Red Devils’ locker rooms has just been missing. However, through these horrid times,…
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku was expected to do all the big things since his arrival at Old Trafford last season. But after a decent 2017-18 campaign, the Belgian has fallen flat this term. He looks low on confidence, which has affected his game a lot. Goals haven’t been coming from the forward, and he…
Manchester United could see a mass-exodus this summer if Ed Woodward doesn’t get down to business and begin renewing the contracts of the numerous players that are slated for departure at the end of this season. In fact, the list of talents is just one player shy from comprising of a full-fledged starting XI. Let…
Romelu Lukaku has now gone 8 games without having scored a goal. His woes are very much that of Manchester United itself, and being the club’s sole striker as well as Jose Mourinho’s go-to choice, it is easy to see why he is being criticized for his drought. The Champions League game against Juventus was,…
Romelu Lukaku’s poor performances in front of goal have cost Manchester United heavily over the past few weeks. The Belgian International has been struggling to find the goals, scoring a blank in his last 8 appearances. Recent reports even suggest that manager Jose Mourinho might decide to drop the striker for their upcoming Premier League…
Jose Mourinho has been asked to keep his behaviour in check by the owners of Manchester United. The Portuguese tactician has always been a controversial figure, and he has carried on his antics – some on purpose, whilst others accidentally – at the Old Trafford club as well. However, the club’s owners, the Glazer Family,…
Competitiveness is built into the very DNA of football. The more cherished virtues of class, gentlemanliness, and fair play are all wound around that crucial factor of the game. Yet, sometimes, the lines that define rivalries and the actions that render them as appropriate or not can be quite blurry. Paul Pogba got into trouble…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s second homecoming went quite smoothly, as he helped his side secure a 1-0 win on the night and maintain their perfect Champions League record of having won 3 games out of 3 in the ongoing campaign. The former Manchester United man was received very well by the home fans present at Old Trafford,…
One player really impressed for Manchester United against Juventus in the Champions League last night, and to everyone’s surprise, it was Swedish defender Victor Lindelof. Since last season, many United fans have criticised the centre-back for being inconsistent and giving away possession. But his performance last night has earned him a lot of praise from…
Manchester United‘s dismal journey in the 2018-19 season continued, as the Red Devils faltered once again to suffer their 5th defeat of the season across all competitions. United lost 0-1 against Juventus at Old Trafford in their crucial Champions League Group H encounter. Paulo Dybala scored the lone goal of the game, as the Italian side…
No wonder David de Gea is regarded as the best in the business amongst goalkeepers. On another disappointing night for Manchester United, the Spaniard produced a world-class show. The Red Devils were left with a 0-1 defeat thanks to Juventus in the crucial Champions League encounter at Old Trafford. Cristiano Ronaldo set the goal in…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United was the talk of the town during their crucial UEFA Champions League encounter against Juventus. The Italian giants won 1-0 on the night to maintain their perfect start to their campaign. United limped off in another dismal night at Old Trafford, and for the second time in a row,…
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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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