Posts Tagged ‘matchday’
Andre Onana to start for Manchester United against Lyon
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana will return to the starting lineup against Olympique Lyonnais. Onana has come under heavy fire for his recent performances for United. Early this month, the 29-year-old was at fault for Anthony Elanga’s winning goal for Nottingham Forest, as his poor positioning allowed the Swede to slot the ball into the…
Read MoreRashford proves Amorim “wrong” with impressive Premier League debut for Aston Villa
Marcus Rashford delivered a promising performance on his Premier League debut for Aston Villa, leading to question marks over Ruben Amorim’s decision to show him the exit door. Rashford moved to Birmingham during the winter transfer window as United decided to loan him out to Villa for the remainder of the season. Perhaps no one…
Read More“I am not tall” – Lisandro Martinez gives perfect response to Jamie Carragher’s height criticism
Manchester United kick-started their Premier League season with a 1-0 win, engineered by their resilient backline. When Lisandro Martinez first arrived in England, having already impressed at Ajax with his ball-playing ability, many questioned if he is ready for the physicality of English football. In particular, former Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher suggested that the 5’9″…
Read MoreRoy Keane names Manchester United star who ‘proved’ him wrong after ‘outstanding’ FA Cup performance
Roy Keane admits that he was wrong about Bruno Fernandes after Manchester United’s captain put up an excellent performance in the FA Cup final. Manchester United were a team to be reckoned with at Wembley. There was passing coherence, smartly-executed runs, and defensive cohesiveness. The players clearly gave it their all for the silverware and…
Read More“Please stay” – Manchester United fans urge exit-bound star to change his decision after FA Cup win
Manchester United have won the FA Cup for the thirteenth time. A mercurial display from the Red Devils saw Manchester City humbled at Wembley as goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo secured the victory even as Jeremy Doku’s late effort threatened to spoil the party. In the end, the 2-1 result ensured that a…
Read MoreKobbie Mainoo reacts to Man United’s 2-2 draw against Liverpool
Manchester United’s 2-2 draw to Liverpool was certainly a mixed affair. The side had entered the fixture on the back of a disappointing last second defeat away to Chelsea. Liverpool meanwhile had the game as a must-win in order to ensure a top-placed finish to the gameweek with Arsenal and Manchester City in close pursuit.…
Read MoreManchester United academy star could get his first senior call-up against Liverpool
While Erik ten Hag has been at the receiving end of rightful criticism, one cannot deny that the club has been at the heart of a near-unprecedented injury crisis. Key roles have gone missing or underperforming and thus the tactics have been all over the place. Moreover, muscle injuries in training appear to be the…
Read MoreManchester United 4-3 Liverpool: Player ratings from late FA Cup thriller
Manchester United have secured a classic win over Liverpool in the FA Cup. A much-anticipated fixture truly delivered on all of its hype with the Red Devils coming from back twice to win the game 4-3 deep into extra time. The home side started things off quite confidently with Scott McTominay’s opener. However, that half…
Read MoreMan United 3-0 West Ham: Player ratings as Garnacho and Dalot shine in a comfortable win
After a nail-biting finish at Wolverhampton Wanderers in mid-week, Manchester United registered a comfortable 3-0 win over West Ham on Sunday afternoon. Erik ten Hag’s men were on the front foot from the get-go, and this while his forwards didn’t let many chances go to waste. Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring in the 23rd minute…
Read MoreWhat fans are saying about Antony’s performance in 4-2 win over Newport
Antony finally got among the goals for Manchester United, as the Red Devils registered an unconvincing 4-2 win at Newport County to progress into the next round of the FA Cup, where they will face Bristol City or Nottingham Forest. Antony’s first goal contribution of the season came pretty early on in the game. After…
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