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Troy Deeney reflects on first-ever exchange with Jose Mourinho after Watford beat Manchester United

Troy Deeney reflects on first-ever exchange with Jose Mourinho after Watford beat Manchester United

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Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney reflects on his first exchange with Jose Mourinho. Deeney never has a shortage of things to say and Mourinho was once a media darling because of his quotes after becoming Chelsea manager. The pair had their first-ever encounter on September 18, 2016 – when Mourinho’s Manchester United travelled to Vicarage Road in the Premier League. United suffered a third consecut... »

Dutch pundits not impressed by Koeman’s Joshua Zirkzee decision ahead of Germany clash

Dutch pundits not impressed by Koeman’s Joshua Zirkzee decision ahead of Germany clash

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Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has been slammed for announcing that Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee will not start in the Nations League clash against Germany. The 23-year-old joined Manchester United from Bologna in the summer and was given his first start for the senior Netherlands side against Bosnia & Herzegovina at the weekend. Zirkzee marked his first start under Koeman with a goal and... »

Manchester United legend reveals Sir Alex Ferguson advice on ‘one of the best strikers on the planet’

Manchester United legend reveals Sir Alex Ferguson advice on ‘one of the best strikers on the planet’

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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed the advice that Sir Alex Ferguson gave him on dealing with former Liverpool star Luis Suarez.  The Manchester United defender was a huge success at Old Trafford after making the £30 million switch in 2002. Ferdinand has had the task of marking many tough opponents throughout the years including Liverpool greats Fernando Torres and Luis Suarez. When Manches... »

Manchester United star unsurprisingly heading for Old Trafford exit door

Manchester United star unsurprisingly heading for Old Trafford exit door

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Manchester United star Victor Lindelof is reportedly expected to leave on a free transfer if he does not  secure a transfer in the mid-season January transfer window.  It is expected that Victor Lindelof will have a reduced amount of minutes this season after the recent summer defensive signings of Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt. Yoro and De Ligt join Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez in fighting for a pl... »

Manchester United legend eager for ‘special’ Old Trafford return

Manchester United legend eager for ‘special’ Old Trafford return

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Manchester United legends are set to face Celtic legends at Old Trafford on Saturday.  Many former key players who pulled on the famous red shirt are set to be involved with  Wayne Rooney one of the biggest stars named. It is a charity match the Manchester United Foundation set up with the Legends squad recently announced. The likes of Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Dimitar Berbatov, and Michael Carrick have all... »

Juan Mata fulfils desire to continue playing after completing A-League transfer

Juan Mata fulfils desire to continue playing after completing A-League transfer

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Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has just signed for Western Sydney Wanderers. In an interview published back in May, Mata told Manchester United club media that he had no plans to retire from playing football after leaving J-League club Vissel Kobe. Now he has taken his career Down Under, to Australia, in an attempt to win another league title in a different country. The update came from trans... »

‘I don’t understand it’ – Ex-Red left stumped by Ten Hag’s decision to keep ‘big game player’ on bench vs LFC

‘I don’t understand it’ – Ex-Red left stumped by Ten Hag’s decision to keep ‘big game player’ on bench vs LFC

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After Rasmus Hojlund’s injury setback was announced in the summer, Manchester United decided to keep Ethan Wheatley as forward coverage until ‘at least’ January – rather than loaning him out.  The 18-year-old has yet to be utilised in the first-team this campaign, though, having spent the entirety of last Sunday’s Liverpool defeat watching on from the substitutes’ bench at Old Trafford. Wheatley has three s... »

‘I am perfectly aware’: Fernandes writes off United as title contenders after three matches, says top-four is the aim

‘I am perfectly aware’: Fernandes writes off United as title contenders after three matches, says top-four is the aim

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Bruno Fernandes has already written Manchester United out of any potential title race after just three Premier League matches. While, of course, he’s likely just confirming what everyone is already thinking, fans would perhaps prefer to see their club captain set the bar as high as possible. If he doesn’t believe they can do it, why would anyone else in the squad? It comes after the Red Devils sustained two... »

A dejected Neville was immediately made to eat his words after Salah goal, he could only put his head in his hands

A dejected Neville was immediately made to eat his words after Salah goal, he could only put his head in his hands

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Exchanges between co-commentators Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher often circulate on social media after Manchester and Liverpool matches, and, in recent years, it’s the former Red Devils skipper who’s left looking the most dejected. Yesterday proved no different, either, after Arne Slot’s first competitive meeting with Erik ten Hag in England culminated with the Merseyside outfit cruising to a 3-0 win. Lui... »

One key defensive issue Erik ten Hag must address after Liverpool lead – opinion

One key defensive issue Erik ten Hag must address after Liverpool lead – opinion

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Erik ten Hag must address a familiar defensive pattern that has cost them in the first half at Old Trafford against Liverpool. The Red Devils boss will be frustrated that his defence has conceded two goals in the first half leaving his side with a lot to do in the second half. United looked solid initially in the opening half but similar defensive errors have emerged. Last week the Red Devils conceded a lat... »