Erik ten Hag’s first summer transfer at Manchester United saw six new signings and 19 players depart Old Trafford either permanently or on loan. And as far as departures are concerned, the club will once again be very active ahead of the manager’s second season. With the process of Manchester United sale yet to reach…
Manchester United missed countless chances in the opening period against Everton, giving the Old Trafford crowd flashbacks of their early dominance against Southampton in February, where they were held to a goalless draw following Casemiro’s sending-off. While the defensive midfielder’s dismissal on that day changed the game for the worse, the goal on Saturday afternoon…
Harry Maguire produced yet another impressive performance at the back to help Manchester United maintain their impressive run of form at home with a 2-0 win over Everton. Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial got on the scoresheet with well-worked team goals in either half and David de Gea ended the game with a clean sheet…
Manchester United could’ve signed Robert Lewandowski under Sir Alex Ferguson, but Jurgen Klopp stopped the move from happening. The Old Trafford outfit will return to the transfer market in the summer window in search of a striker to lead their line, having gone another season without a reliable number nine in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson…
Manchester United returned to the top four with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Brentford. Following their triumphs over Barcelona and Newcastle in the League Cup, Erik ten Hag’s men were given a decent chance of challenging for the title by many. However, the Red Devils appeared to lose their way in the league after the…
Manchester United played into Newcastle’s hands by showing indecisiveness at the back. But they were no better at the other end in their 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park. Newcastle sensed they were going to have a good game after noticing David de Gea’s lack of confidence during goal-kicks, as per their winger Jacob Murphy.…
Manchester United endured a disappointing day on the pitch on Sunday, losing 2-0 to Newcastle in what was a one-sided affair at St James’ Park. However, things are looking more promising off the pitch for the club, with the Red Devils close to agreeing a new deal with star defender, Luke Shaw. “Obviously we’re close but…
Erik ten Hag got it wrong with his substitutions at St James’ Park, as Callum Wilson sealed Newcastle’s win minutes after the away manager subbed off both of his centre-backs to have more attacking options on the pitch. Victor Lindelof was the only Manchester United centre-back left to defend Kieran Trippier’s set-piece delivery, which Wilson…
Newcastle showed they wanted to win “more” against Manchester United, as they moved above the visitors into third place on goal difference with a convincing 2-0 victory at St James’ Park. The hosts started the game on the front foot, dominating possession and forcing David de Gea and United defenders to kick the ball long…
The Theatre of Dreams isn’t an easy place for the away side to go. And it’s equally daunting for new Manchester United players, especially if things aren’t smooth sailing behind the scenes. Transition periods under different managers since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement have seen several players lose their way at Old Trafford despite arriving at…
Manchester United have agreed a new four-year contract with one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first-choice players. Solskjaer failed to win any trophy during his near three-year stint at the helm at Old Trafford, but some of his good work has helped Erik ten Hag deliver encouraging results, including a silverware, so early in his reign.…
Manchester United need to cut ties with multiple players to ensure Erik ten Hag can reinforce his squad without significantly increasing the wage bill at Old Trafford. The abundance of central defenders at Carrington means no other position is expected to see more departures. In Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, and Victor Lindelof, Ten…
Manchester United had Aleksandar Mitrovic on their list of targets before they faced Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The Serbian striker has been one of Marco Silva’s key performers, helping Fulham climb the table to ninth and dream of European football with 11 Premier League goals in 21 appearances. The 28-year-old has proven to…
Newcastle have been enjoying a transformation in more ways than one ever since the takeover in 2021. On the pitch, the Magpies have gone from battling relegation to challenging for a top-four spot. They also came close to ending their 68-year wait for a major trophy, but fell short in the final of the League…
Cristiano Ronaldo parted ways with Manchester United just before the World Cup. Now ahead of Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifiers, he has publicly addressed the situation. Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford in the summer of 2021 with much expectation. The hype only intensified after he bagged a brace on his second debut in a 4-1 win…
Manchester United under Erik ten Hag has certainly been the place of dreams for most of its players. Fixture congestion and limited squad depth aside, the roster is filled with names who appear to be happy to play football and play it well. This wasn’t the case a year ago. Thus, the Dutch gaffer clearly…
Manchester United’s sale process progressed to the next stage, as Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani’s representatives and Sir Jim Ratcliffe visited Old Trafford and Carrington to hold more insightful talks with the club’s hierarchy. New bids are expected before the end of March, with many anticipating a sale to be completed before the start of…
Big things are happening at Manchester United. On the field, the Red Devils are having an excellent season with the likes of Marcus Rashford and Casemiro truly scripting performances which were reminiscent of the glory days of the club’s past. Off the field though, the excitement stems from a looming takeover as the Glazers prepare…
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Ajax talent Amourricho van Axel Dongen. Ever since Erik ten Hag moved to Manchester, the Premier League outfit’s recruitment team has seemingly spent a lot of time monitoring players in Amsterdam. United have been heavily linked with a host of Ajax players since last summer. They managed to lure…
Marcus Rashford scripted some incredible records during his outing in Manchester United’s second-leg tie at Real Betis. The Red Devils went into the game with a three-goal advantage after the first leg at Old Trafford. As such, Ten Hag’s men showed less urgency going forward, focusing instead on absorbing the pressure from the hosts in…
Manchester United seem increasingly linked with a summer move for Harry Kane. On paper, it makes sense. The Red Devils have lacked an authoritative striker who can score goals, complementing Marcus Rashford, and Kane just happens to be one of the consistently high goal-scorers in England. However, if the side does reflect deeply, the deal…
Aaron Wan-Bissaka wasn’t even considered a viable option at right-back under Erik ten Hag in the first half of the season. Now, he could impact Manchester United’s transfer plans. In October, following the Red Devils’ win over West Ham, the United boss praised Diogo Dalot for his impressive defensive performance in a narrow 1-0 win,…
Manchester United are considering offering a new contract to the player who’s yet to start a Premier League game for them this season. Facundo Pellistri has divided opinions with his cameo appearances post the World Cup break. Before the start of the winter tournament, the Uruguayan was expected to leave the club in January after…
Manchester United endured their second straight frustrating Premier League result, failing to score past 20th-place Southampton. Erik ten Hag fielded an attacking lineup, with Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho as two number 8s ahead of Casemiro. As expected, the Red Devils created chances from the get-go and called Gavin Bazunu into action on more than…
It’s going to take a lot more than four days to bury the demons of the Anfield humiliation. But on Thursday Manchester United responded with four goals against Real Betis in the Europa League. Marcus Rashford calmed the nerves at Old Trafford with a powerful strike in the sixth minute of the game. After the…
Manchester United suffered their joint-worst league defeat in their history as they succumbed to a 7-0 riot against Liverpool at Anfield. Erik ten Hag’s side, especially in the second-half, looked like a shadow of the outfit that as early as last week appeared to be back to the United of the old days. Numerous things…
Erik ten Hag’s experiment to slot in Bruno Fernandes on the left flank backfired massively against Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s men ran rampant at Anfield on Sunday, forcing David de Gea to pick the ball from the net seven times. There’s no doubt the Red Devils threw in the towel following two quick goals from Cody…
Erik ten Hag took over a Manchester United squad devoid of confidence and discipline. At one point under Ralf Rangnick, it became a widely accepted view that the Red Devils are going to need years to catch up with their rivals. But the Dutchman only needed his third official game at the helm to show…
Erik ten Hag ended Manchester United’s six-year trophy drought by beating Newcastle in the League Cup last week and danced with Lisandro Martinez and Antony, showing how happy and settled he is at his relatively new home. But if he had taken Louis van Gaal’s advice in the summer, things might have gone very differently at…
David Moyes is eyeing a transfer raid on his former club, Manchester United. The West Ham manager, who once again left Old Trafford empty-handed courtesy of late goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Fred in the FA Cup, is understood to be interested in rejuvenating his squad with the help of his former club. According to…
Manchester United have received loan enquiries for Mason Greenwood, as per reports. Greenwood, who was accused of sexual assault and other misdemeanors has not featured for the club since January of last year. In a recent update, the authorities investigating the same decided to drop the case. As such, no legal outcome is expected from…
Manchester United, after their first taste of glory over the weekend, gave their all against West Ham to remain in the hunt for another trophy. It took a frustrating first-half display in the final third followed by Said Benrahma’s goal in the 54th minute to really wake up the Red Devils. But once the hosts…
Manchester United supporters certainly have a lot to look forward to. Their recent Carabao Cup win was one that instilled a lot of hope and joy into the fanbase despite the laurel being a relatively minor one. Moreover, the club is now in the mood to win more and the players certainly appear poised for…
Jadon Sancho received a message from Kylian Mbappe following Manchester United’s League Cup triumph. The Englishman came off the bench in the Red Devils’ win over Newcastle United in the final at Wembley. The 2-0 win ended United’s near-six-year-long wait for a trophy. Sancho will certainly take a lot of confidence from his first success…
Manchester United lifted the Carabao Cup after a long wait in brilliant fashion. The Red Devils secured victory in a 2-0 affair courtesy of a well-headed goal from Casemiro and then a Marcus Rashford flurry into the box which led to a deflection from Sven Botman going over Loris Karius and into the back of…
Manchester United add a fresh piece of silverware to their laden trophy cabinet at last as the Red Devils beat Newcastle United 2-0 on Sunday at Wembley. The Mancunian outfit were outspoken in their dominance as evidenced by an exquisite second half laden with attacking chances. However, it was in the first half itself that…
Manchester United and Newcastle United will meet in the final of the League Cup on Sunday. Both sides are on the cusp of renewed glory and this piece of silverware will go a long way in establishing their respective narratives in English football. Here’s what will happen if the Red Devils come out on top…
Barcelona succumbed to pressure at Old Trafford and threw away a goal lead to lose 2-1 against Manchester United. Xavi’s men looked out of place from minute one and struggled to get out of their own half due to the Red Devils’ intense pressing. However, in their urgency to win back the ball, the hosts…
Erik ten Hag was at it again. The Dutch genius’ in game management left yet another rival manager scratching their head, as Manchester United secured a 2-1 comeback win over Barcelona to advance to the Europa League round of 16 4-3 on aggregate. Apart from the opening quarter, the Red Devils’ aggressive approach out of…
It was sheer footballing magic that prevailed as Erik ten Hag encouraged his side to come up from going a goal down to then lambasting his critics with a 2-1 win over Barcelona in the Europa League. The Camp Nou tie which ended 2-2 pegged an exciting game for the neutral supporters, but the second…
Erik ten Hag’s strides of glory echoed across Old Trafford as Manchester United triumphed against Barcelona with an emphatic 2-1 win on Thursday. The Red Devils did little wrong to end the tie 4-3 on aggregate, particularly in the second-half, despite being awarded the setback of a soft penalty given to Barcelona in the opening…
Marcus Rashford’s scintillating form in front of goal has led to rival managers in Frank Lampard and Xavi waxing lyrical about his impact. Since the World Cup, the Englishman has scored 16 goals in all competitions for Manchester United – more than Chelsea and Liverpool. But the 25-year-old isn’t in the spotlight only for his…
Manchester United vs. Leicester City was expected to be the clash of two in-form sides giving each other a hard time. But at the end of 90 minutes, it was the Red Devils who were the technically superior outfit, securing a convincing 3-0 victory courtesy of a neat brace from Marcus Rashford and a well-found…
Barcelona and Manchester United, two of Europe’s most iconic football institutions, met in the first leg of the Europa League play-off round on Thursday and played out a 2-2 draw in what was a clash many would’ve mistook for a Champions League tie if the meeting took place a night before. Marcus Rashford left Camp…
Barcelona vs Manchester United ended up becoming the classic it promised to be, even if it played out in the Europa League. The intense attack-by-attack drama saw the home side grab a lead through Marcos Alonso only for it to be shattered minutes later by a fiery Marcus Rashford goal. The in-form Englishman then went…
Manchester United are waiting for FIFA’s approval before adding a new striker to their ranks. The Red Devils are gearing up to face Barcelona in the Europa League on Thursday. But Erik ten Hag’s side will be without some key players for the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie. The United boss doesn’t…
A quick scurry of a finish, Stretford End is ecstatic and Marcus Rashford points to his head yet again. While the above is certainly the story of the goal-hungry Manchester United forward, it cannot be denied that he is doing a lot more than just pointing at his head. In fact, in recent games, the…
Manchester United ought to consider themselves lucky to secure a 2-0 win over Leeds United. The home side were quite aggressive throughout the fixture and the Red Devils looked a shade of their erstwhile recent form. As such, there was a strong push for Erik ten Hag to change things and he did so with…
Erik ten Hag’s arrival at Manchester United didn’t change Donny van de Beek’s fortunes at the club, but the Dutch coach could have another playmaker ready to challenge Bruno Fernandes next season. Ten Hag and Van de Beek enjoyed a successful spell together in Amsterdam. As such, the Netherlands international was expected to find his…
Manchester United may still be far away from a side that produces results on a consistent basis, but steps taken from Erik ten Hag both on and off the pitch point to an encouraging future at Old Trafford. The former Ajax boss has stamped his authority and mark on the team by not only showing…
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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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