Manchester United are predicted to finish in third position in the Premier League this season. Some pundits are trying to drag us into an apparent title race with Man City and Arsenal, but there is so much football to be played before there’s an actual title race. Opta Analyst released their final Premier League predictions ahead of Arsenal vs Manchester City on Wednesday night. Ahead of Arsenal vs. Manches... »
Raphael Varane recently retired from international football with France, aged 29, to focus his career on playing for Manchester United. The decision to retire should also give Varane the opportunity to spend more time with his family. After playing in two World Cup finals, winning one in 2018, you could understand why the centre-back feels he has done everything he could for France. Speaking about Varane’s ... »
It would be fair to say things have not worked out for Donny van de Beek at Manchester United. Luckily for the club, Erik ten Hag’s arrival has brought an improved transfer strategy and we are seeing less bad buys like Van de Beek, who arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax as a highly-rated midfielder in 2020. It was thought that, with Ten Hag’s appointment last summer, Van de Beek would be given a fresh chapte... »
Manchester United will be without Marcel Sabitzer for the first leg of their Europa League play-off clash with Barcelona. The Red Devils travel to Spain this weekend to take on the La Liga giants in a Round of 16 play-off tie. This is due to United finishing second in their group, which consequently added to their already packed fixture schedule. It has now been confirmed by UEFA that the club’s January lo... »
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has lauded Alejandro Garnacho’s desire and weighed in on his development in the first-team. The Argentinian received criticism following United’s midweek clash with Leeds at Old Trafford. He started the match in the absence of the injured Antony and whilst it wasn’t his best performance in red, it’s important to remember that Garnacho is just 18 years old, and is alrea... »
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to make an offer to buy Manchester United. After being first to go public with his interest, it now looks like Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces competition from Qatari investors. The Glazer family are preparing to recieve offers for United as a deadline has been set for mid-February. They announced in November that they were exploring different ways to welcome investment, with a full sa... »
The Football Supporters’ Association has issued a statement in response to the European Super League announcement. The new format was confirmed today almost two years after the initial prospect was proposed to football supporters. It sparked outrage and protests across the country with fans, pundits and former/current players left furious at the idea. It included the Premier League’s typical top six; Manch... »
Football, eh? Just when you think you have got to grips with the never-ending soap opera that is the Premier League, Manchester City and their mysterious black book have again taken centre stage, setting off a frenzy of potential implications for the reigning Premier League champions. The topic of the month is Financial Fair Play (FFP). There is a fine line that every club must ensure is not crossed. Manche... »
Manchester United were held by Leeds United at Old Trafford as the visitor’s pragmatic approach to the game rescued a point, with the Reds dropping two points. Leeds took the lead with less than one minute played and it didn’t take much longer for them to double that lead in the second half. It looked like it was going to be one of those nights for Erik ten Hag’s men but a courageous fightback in the last 3... »
Erik ten Hag was the first Premier League manager to be asked about the charges made against Man City. The blues have been charged by the Premier League with ‘numerous breaches’ of financial rules following a four-year investigation. It is believed that the top six are pushing the league’s governing body to punish City by relegating them to the Championship. Their charges cover a period of nine seasons and ... »