The England manager has explained his decision to call up Manchester United club captain Harry Maguire to the World Cup squad. Maguire was named to represent the Three Lions in Qatar despite a significant lack of playing time compared to other centre-back alternatives. This season, Maguire has started only four games in all competitions. Erik ten Hag has preferred a partnership of Lisandro Martinez and Rap... »
Manchester United have been handed a mouthwatering draw in their Europa League play-off game, with the Reds set for two games against Barcelona, who dropped down from the Champions League group stages. Erik ten Hag’s men finished second in their group and will now face Barcelona in a bid to secure a place in the round of 16 of the Europa League. The first leg will be played at the Spotify Camp Nou in potent... »
Manchester United are third favourites to win the Europa League this season. The bookies’ favourites are Arsenal, priced at 4/1, after Mikel Arteta lead his side to the top of their group to avoid a play-off round against one of the Champions League drop-outs. Erik ten Hag’s side will face Barcelona in that play-off round following Monday’s draw in Switzerland. Europa League outright winners Arsenal 4/1 Bar... »
Erik ten Hag has delivered his verdict after Manchester United succumbed to a 3-1 defeat at Villa Park, with new manager Unai Emery claiming all three points in his maiden appearance as Aston Villa boss. The hosts grabbed a stranglehold of the game from the first whistle and after taking a two-goal lead with roughly 15 minutes on the clock, United looked down and out. Luke Shaw pulled a goal back at the end... »
Erik ten Hag has delivered his verdict after Manchester United succumbed to a 3-1 defeat at Villa Park, with new manager Unai Emery claiming all three points in his maiden appearance as Aston Villa boss. The hosts grabbed a stranglehold of the game from the first whistle and after taking a two-goal lead with roughly 15 minutes on the clock, United looked down and out. Luke Shaw pulled a goal back at the end... »
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick could look to his former club, Manchester United, for reinforcements in January. Carrick took on the challenge of his first permanent managerial role at the end of October when Middlesbrough acquired his services. The Englishman had completed a short spell as caretaker manager at United, following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, for three matches; overseeing wins a... »
Antony’s goal against Manchester City has been deservedly voted as Manchester United’s Goal of the Month for October. The Brazilian controlled a wonderful pass from Christian Eriksen before cutting inside and curling an effort beyond Ederson. He did the same on his debut at Old Trafford against Arsenal before the derby. Despite suffering a 6-3 defeat on the day, a late brace from Anthony Martial restored so... »
Manchester United will travel to Spain this week to face Real Sociedad in their final Europa League group game. In a quest to finish top of Group E, United will aim to beat Sociedad by two or more goals on Thursday. By doing so, they would avoid the prospect of facing a Champions League dropout club in the round of 16 playoffs. Juventus, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are among the sides joining the Europa ... »
David de Gea admitted he was exhausted after a busy end to Manchester United’s match against West Ham on Sunday. The Spaniard put in a heroic display between the posts to help United secure all three points – to move within one point adrift of Newcastle in fourth. De Gea denied Declan Rice with virtually the last kick of the game, as well as an incredible save to prevent a Kurt Zouma header. Speaking to Sky... »
Five things to watch out for when Manchester United take on West Ham at Old Trafford on Sunday, October 30. Marcus Rashford’s 100th goal The 24-year-old netted his 99th goal for the Reds during Thursday’s Europa League tie with Sheriff. A Manchester-born player, Rashford will be keen to hit the landmark in front of the home crowd, who have witnessed his development and growth as a forward since he first bu... »