Manchester United’s penchant for buying big and becoming a giant in the transfer market certainly started only after Sir Alex Ferguson departed as manager. Starting with Juan Mata and all the way now to Alexis Sanchez, the club has splashed big over the years, altering the philosophy of nurturing and giving chances to homegrown talents,…
Paul Pogba is the latest big name to have found himself being linked with a move in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Frenchman, who joined United in 2016 for a mammoth £89m move, is said to have developed a frosty relation with manager Jose Mourinho. The Red Devils’ record signing hasn’t quite fulfilled the expectations…
Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the semi-finals of the FA Cup, and booked another date at Wembley on May 19 against Chelsea. The match on Saturday saw Spurs score the opening goal early in the first half, before Alexis Sanchez bagged the crucial equaliser for the Red Devils. That, in turn, saw Jose…
The summer transfer window draws ever closer, and the rest of this season already looks like a formality for Manchester United till the FA Cup final against Chelsea is played. With Jose Mourinho eager to win that piece of silverware, it is also fair to say that the manager is giving deep thought to how…
Certain declarations seem absurd. Yet, when backed by instances and shown by stats, one does begin to give them a thought. The great game certainly demands them, but their nature might not necessarily be the most soft-suited and often borders on the polemic, if not outright controversial. Despite that, the severity of some of these…
Jesse Lingard’s reason to join Manchester United as a child and snub Liverpool will leave you in laughs! The player, back in his childhood days, trained with both the iconic clubs, and he decided to join the red half of Manchester rather than the Anfield outfit. During that time, Lingard’s grandfather used to drive him…
Scott McTominay may not have been included in the squad for Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final clash against Tottenham Hotspur, but to some fans, he still turned out to be the hero of the day. The FA Cup is United’s only chance to win a trophy this season, having dropped out of the Champions League…
Manchester United are reportedly interested in making a move for Sevilla’s Clement Lenglet in the summer. Lenglet started at the back for Sevilla when they embarrassed United at Old Trafford in the Champions League last 16, and the Reds were so impressed with his performance that they dispatched scouts to keep an eye on him…
Manchester United were able to defeat Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday to qualify for the finals of the FA Cup. It will be very important for Jose Mourinho that he is able to lift at least that piece of silverware in order to have something to show for in an otherwise lackluster campaign, whose only betterment comes…
Jose Mourinho will be breathing a sigh of relief, as some hope still remains for his campaign. On Saturday, Man United were able to come back from 1-0 down to defeat Tottenham 1-2 at Wembley, effectively sealing their spot in the FA Cup finals, where they’ll face either Chelsea or Southampton. An early effort from…
‘Wembley, Wembley, we’re the famous Man United and we’re going to Wembley!’ And so they will. For the second time in three seasons, Manchester United will be partaking in the final of the FA Cup. What a game this was. Despite Spurs starting out as the better of the two teams in both halves, United…
The famous Manchester United will visit Wembley once more in a couple of weeks after a splendid showing on the same ground against Tottenham. An early goal from Dele Alli initially looked to take the match to Spurs, but a bullet-like header from Sanchez and an utter beauty from Herrera ensured that it will be…
Romelu Lukaku has decided to part ways with agent Mino Raiola, and has joined the ranks of Roc Nation instead. The Roc Nation Sports agency was founded by well renowned rapper Jay-Z, who is on a quest to represent a number of athletes across leagues such as the NBA, MLB and NFL. So far, he…
Former Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson has heaped praise on Arsene Wenger, who has announced that he will be leaving Arsenal at the end of the season. The two legends are two of the longest serving managers in the history of the game, and also for their own respective clubs. While Sir Alex was…
The day dawns closer, and Jose Mourinho will be a man in worry. After a campaign that, despite stellar spending, has only been slightly better in terms of Premier League points to boast of, Manchester United will be eager to lift one piece of silverware. The FA Cup is United’s sole route to that feat…
While it is the looming exit of Anthony Martial that has been dominating the headlines over the last few weeks, he wasn’t the first player to have been linked to an ousting from Manchester United. That spot can arguably go to Marouane Fellaini, who had escaped continued speculation solely due to his injury and subsequent…
Andreas Pereira has confirmed his desire to return to Old Trafford, amid talks over a potential permanent transfer to Valencia. Pereira was loaned out to the La Liga side in last year’s summer transfer window, despite manager Jose Mourinho’s wish to keep him in Manchester. Since then, the Brazilian has gone on to make 27 appearances,…
Paul Pogba has seen better days in his Manchester United career. Arriving from Juventus with much hope pinned upon him, the Frenchman was a delight for the Old Trafford faithful to witness. Apart from his prowess on the field, his knack for trying to get transfers to the club had also dubbed him ‘Agent Pogba’.…
Man Utd seized the victory against Bournemouth last night, and one of the Mancunians to have impressed Jose Mourinho was Paul Pogba. The 2-0 triumph comprised of goals from Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian came off from the bench in the latter half to net a goal with the cooperation of Pogba, who…
Paul Pogba ignoring Jose Mourinho post his substitution in the 2-0 win against Bournemouth will add to further speculation about his rocky relationship with the Portuguese. Pogba helped Manchester United get the second goal after feeding Romelu Lukaku, who came in as a second half substitute to score the winner. The Frenchman was replaced by Daley…
Jose Mourinho brought in seven changes to the Manchester United side post their defeat against West Bromwich Albion over the weekend. The team held on to an away 2-0 victory against Bournemouth in the Premier League. Chris Smalling scored from a sublime Jesse Lingard cross and Romelu Lukaku added the second, which ensured second-placed United…
Still reeling from their shock 1-0 defeat to West Brom at home, Manchester United will be trying their luck away to Bournemouth late on Wednesday. Apart from some shock retribution from clubs beneath them, despite how the fans might feel about their showing, Manchester United seem well on track to secure Champions League football for…
Jose Mourinho has reportedly decided to drop the hammer on star midfielder Paul Pogba after the Red Devils’ abysmal display against bottom-placed West Brom in the Premier League last weekend. Pogba, who started in United’s home clash against the Baggies after his sumptuous second-half performance at the Etihad in the Manchester derby, was subbed off by…
Nemanja Vidic has admitted he believes most of Man United’s struggles have been down to a ‘problem with mentality in the players’. United have endured a season filled with highs that have almost immediately been followed by embarrassing lows, and it has massively hindered their progress. On numerous occasions, Jose Mourinho’s men have had a…
The title has been lost, the season is drawing to a close, and despite the heroics of the last few months, wherein foes likes Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City were successfully vanquished, the debacle against West Brom has left fans not all too happy with the Red Devils. Jose Mourinho faces a momentous task ahead…
Jose Mourinho has reportedly handed Ed Woodward a three-man shortlist, as he seeks to find a world class replacement for Chris Smalling in the summer. The United boss is said to be unconvinced by Smalling’s performances this season, and does not believe the Englishman has what it takes to lead the club at the heart…
Manchester United could be forced to share a home ground with cross-town rivals Manchester City, if plans to increase the capacity of Old Trafford are set in motion. United’s current capacity of 74,994 is set to be reduced to 73,300 next season in new seating arrangements made to accommodate disabled people. At the same time,…
With a bumper contract extension outright rejected by Anthony Martial, it seems all but certain that the electric Frenchman won’t be a Red Devil next season as United look certain to capitalize on the numerous suitors for his signature. However, the departure of a youngster of his potential could do more than meets the eye.…
Manchester United dumbfounded a drenched Old Trafford crowd, as their Sunday fixture to West Bromwich Albion ended in a 1-0 loss to the Red Devils. By virtue of them dropping points, Manchester City were able to secure the 2017/18 Premier League title, a feat even the most hopeful City supporter must not have seen coming.…
Manchester United have shown their class by congratulating Manchester City on Twitter for winning their third Premier League title. Although United have had a decent season and have beaten every single team, including City, at least once in the Premier League, their cross-town rivals have been more consistent. That consistency, which saw them go on…
Manchester United suffered a shocking 1-0 loss at home against bottom-placed West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, which helped rivals Man City win the Premier League title. United were behind City by 16 points prior to the game, after Pep Guardiola’s side managed to beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at Wembley. A win for United could have…
Manchester City have won the 2017-18 Premier League title. Manchester United were disappointing to say the least, as it rained on their derby win parade when West Bromwich Albion, the rock bottom team of the Premier League, saw only their fourth win this season arrive at Old Trafford. The magic goal from Jay Rodriguez, courtesy…
Manchester United are ready to let David De Gea join Real Madrid in the summer, as long as the Spaniards allow Cristiano Ronaldo to move the other way. According to reports from the notorious Spanish news outlet Diario Gol, Ronaldo is keen on a return to Old Trafford in the summer, and is willing to bring…
Those two magical minutes at the Etihad brought Manchester United back into the game and along with it, returned the form of Paul Pogba. The Frenchman was in all sorts of troubles in the previous games, simply unable to find his footing most of the time, and wasting chance after chance on the rare occasion…
The shortlist for the PFA Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year have been announced, and the two players who have been tipped to win it for quite a while now are on it. Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne have been the best players in the league by a country mile…
After a brilliant week wherein they thoroughly saw the dismays of their rivals Manchester City, who suffered a derby defeat and a Champions League exit to a triumphant Liverpool, normal Premier League duty now awaits the Red Devils. This time around, Old Trafford will see the arrival of West Brom, who sit rock bottom in…
Juan Mata is a rare breed of footballer, the type that is dying out with all the riches of modern sport being handed to players at such a young age. The attractions of social media and the life of a showman who has been given too much too soon, these often get into the heads…
Jose Mourinho has jumped to the defense of his treatment of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial. Rashford and Martial were competing with each other for a starting spot at the beginning of the season, and it looked like a really fair battle between the two. However, the arrival of Alexis Sanchez, who has automatically been…
Pep Guardiola and his men suffered a blow last weekend, when their arch-rivals Manchester United claimed a 3-2 victory at the Etihad. Although it initially seemed as if the Sky Blues would go on to secure the title in the first half, the travelling side came back from behind to materialise a stunning comeback. Accordingly,…
The season is coming to a close, and there is not much that Jose Mourinho can do to make the final report card look better, with a potential FA Cup win the only possible solace to an otherwise lackluster campaign. Manchester United seem likely to finish second to Manchester City in the Premier League, and…
Jose Mourinho is not a man to wait. With recent reports claiming that Anthony Martial has rejected a five-year contract extension offer from the club and is seeking an exit in the summer, a void will be left behind in their attacking options. While Martial is currently surplus to requirements due to position woes with…
It is the nature of man to err and it is certainly the habit of celebrities to err where it matters the most. Leaks are increasingly common, and even expected in the closely-knit world of social media that encompasses the players that shape the great game. While in some cases, it takes eagle-eyed fans to…
Anthony Martial’s future at Manchester United continues to look bleaker and bleaker with every passing day. Reports have recently emerged claiming that the forward has decided to turn down a new contract with the club until they can guarantee him more playing time. Martial has had a very mixed season so far, despite an impressive…
Over the past century or so, Man United have established themselves as a club which takes the growth of its young prodigies with utmost seriousness. The Red Devils have a remarkable feat to their name, which Jose Mourinho has built on since his arrival at the club, of naming at least one homegrown player in every…
After stunning the world with an absolutely insane overhead goal against Juventus in the Champions League and scoring a sumptuous volley in the Madrid derby, Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has now produced a ‘brilliant’ gesture off the field as well. CR7 is well known for producing pieces of magic while on the pitch, but…
One can’t exactly claim they didn’t see this coming. Anthony Martial is one of the finest players at Manchester United, and his antics during his tenure at Old Trafford have been nothing shy of remarkable. However, what has plagued him throughout his time is lack of game time and not being offered a consistent and…
Man Utd fans have once again been left drooling over the possibility of seeing Antoine Griezmann at Old Trafford in the summer, and it is their own star midfielder who has started to stir up the rumours about a potential move. Paul Pogba is notoriously known for his friendly rapport with several of the world’s…
Paul Pogba has opened up about what Alexis Sanchez told him in the build up to the Manchester Derby. The Frenchman seemed to have had a massive dip in form ever since the Chilean’s arrival at the club. Sanchez, too, struggled in his first few games since signing for United. Many fans and pundits went…
Manchester City fans were hoping to celebrate on Saturday, particularly after their side went two goals up early in the first half. However, Manchester United were the ones to have the last laugh, as they came from behind and secured a brilliant 3-2 win. Needless to say, the Sky Blues were gutted at how things…
The Manchester derby is always filled with soaring emotions that leave a mark on every fan associated with the two Mancunian behemoths. And Saturday’s high-profile clash is certain to live long in the memories of those who belong to the red half of Manchester. A shambolic United display in the first 45 minutes transformed into a…
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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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