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Ruthless Liverpool claim pre-season derby bragging rights

Fabio Carvalho, Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas were all on the scoresheet for Arne Slot’s side against the Red Devils, who created plenty of chances but now go into the Community Shield off the back of a third defeat in five games this summer. Manchester United's Cameroonian goalkeeper #24 Andre Onana fails to stop a goal by Liverpool's Portuguese midfielder #28 Fabio Carvalho (off frame) during the pre-season club friendly football match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, August 3, 2024. An energetic start in a cracking atmosphere in South Carolina, from those fans not affected by nightmare traffic, led to Liverpool’s opener as Carvalho spun Casemiro all too easily and earned a slice of luck for his trouble as a low shot...
Luke Shaw, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Luke Shaw signs four-year deal that will keep him at Manchester United until 2027

 Luke Shaw of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on April 02, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.Luke Shaw has signed a new four-year deal with Manchester United to stay at Old Trafford until the summer of 2027. The 27-year-old England international, who became the most expensive teenager in history when he moved to Old Trafford from Southampton in 2014, has been rewarded after making himself a key component in Erik ten Hag’s side this term. Shaw’s previous deal had been due to expire in the summer, although United had already triggered a one-year extension clause to keep him at the club until 2024. “Nine years ago, I signed for this amazing club, and I’m thrilled to be extending my stay...
Manchester United, NEWS, Old Trafford

Manchester United receive a second Qatari bid to buy the club

 General View of Old Trafford prior to the FA Women's Super League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on March 25, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester United have received a second Qatari bid to buy the Old Trafford club, according to UK media reports. Sheikh Jassim, the chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank and the son of a former Qatari prime minister, placed his second-round offer overnight. A source close to the bid say the Qataris remain confident of completing a takeover despite rival interest from Jim Ratcliffe and Finnish businessman Thomas Zilliacus. A deadline for offers had been set for 9pm on Wednesday, but that was extended. The first round of bidding took place last month and it has been reported there are as many as eight separate pot...
Manchester United, Marcus Rashford, PREMIER LEAGUE

Rashford Beats Iheanacho to Player of the Month Award

 Marcus Rashford of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg one match between Manchester United and Real Betis at Old Trafford on March 09, 2023 in Manchester, England.Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho has missed out on the Premier League Player of the Month. The Leicester City center forward had been nominated for the prestigious accolade alongside Berd Leno (Fulham), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Emerson Royal (Tottenham Hotspur), Manor Soloman (Fulham) and Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa). EA SPORTS in conjunction with the English Premier League announced yesterday that Rashford has won February’s Player of the Month award, earning the prize for the second successive month, and the third time this season. The Manchester United number 10 has ...
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Fernandes should not captain Man Utd again – Sutton

 A dejected Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United with Alisson Becker of Liverpool after losing 7-0 during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United at Anfield on March 5, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.Bruno Fernandes should not captain Manchester United again following Sunday’s humiliating 7-0 defeat by Liverpool, says Chris Sutton. The Portuguese, who deputises in the absence of club captain Harry Maguire, was criticised for his behaviour and attitude in the game. “There are people that are far better qualified to be captain,” Sutton said. “Fernandes is not their best leader. There are more suitable candidates than him, Casemiro being one.” Speaking on BBC 5 Live’s Monday Night Club, former Premier League striker Sutton, who also suggested Raphael Varane...
Luke Shaw, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United too relaxed since League Cup triumph – Shaw

Luke Shaw of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United at Anfield on March 5, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.Manchester United’s level of performance has dropped since the team lifted the League Cup, defender Luke Shaw said after they were thrashed 7-0 by arch-rivals Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday in their worst loss in 92 years.United travelled to Anfield on an 11-match unbeaten streak but suffered the club’s worst defeat since losing 7-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1931. The defeat came a week after United claimed their first trophy since 2017 by winning the League Cup, having beaten Newcastle United in the final. “It was completely unacceptable,” Shaw told MUTV. “Our standards have clearly dropped since we won t...
Alejandro Garnacho, FA Cup, Manchester United

Man Utd survive scare to reach FA Cup last eight

 Manchester United's Argentinian midfielder Alejandro Garnacho (L) celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Manchester United and West Ham at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on March 1, 2023.Carabao Cup winners Manchester United came from a goal down to beat West Ham and move into the FA Cup quarter-finals in a frantic finish at Old Trafford. Alejandro Garnacho curled in a last-minute strike past Alphonse Areola before Fred steered in an injury-time third goal to put the hosts into the last eight and see off the battling Hammers. West Ham scored first early in the second half through Said Benrahma’s powerfully-struck shot which flew into the top corner past David de Gea. The home players had thought the ...
EUROPA LEAGUE, Manchester United

Man Utd draw Real Betis, Arsenal play Sporting

 A view of the draw results as shown on the big screen following the UEFA Europa League 2022/23 round of 16 draw at the UEFA Headquarters, The House of the European Football, on February 24, 2023, in Nyon, Switzerland.Manchester United will play Real Betis in the Europa League last 16 after overcoming Barcelona, while Arsenal face Sporting Lisbon. United beat the La Liga leaders 2-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday to seal a 4-3 aggregate win in the play-off tie. Arsenal will play the second leg of their tie at home after qualifying as group winners, while Manchester United host Betis at Old Trafford first. The Europa League last-16 ties will take place on 9 and 16 March. Premier League leaders Arsenal avoided the knockout round play-offs by topping Group A with five wins from their six ga...
EUROPA LEAGUE, Juventus, Manchester United, ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI

Man United storm into Europa League last 16 as Juventus, Roma march on

Antony celebrates victory with Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United at full time during the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-off leg two match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona at Old Trafford on February 23, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester United edged out Barcelona to reach the Europa League last 16 on Thursday where they were joined by fellow heavyweights Juventus and Roma.After the first leg of their play-off ended 2-2 in Spain, United got the better of Barcelona at Old Trafford to progress 4-3 on aggregate with Antony securing the winner.Robert Lewandowski’s early penalty had given Barca the perfect start but La Liga leaders were again undone with the step up to the European stage as Fred levelled early in the second period.Antony then delivered his bigges...
Manchester United, Marcus Rashford, PREMIER LEAGUE

Rashford scores double as Man Utd beat Leicester

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the team's second goal with teammate Wout Weghorst during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on February 19, 2023 in Manchester, England.Marcus Rashford scored twice to continue his hot streak and help Manchester United overcome Leicester in the Premier League. Rashford is in the form of his career and is leading United’s resurgence, taking his tally to 24 for the season with goals in each half at Old Trafford. Both efforts were clinical finishes, latching on to passes from Bruno Fernandes and Fred before bearing down on goal and coolly slotting past Danny Ward. Substitute Jadon Sancho finished off a fine team move to seal all three points for Erik ten Hag’s side, but it could h...
Jadon Sancho, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Sancho earns Man Utd point in thrilling Leeds draw

Jadon Sancho of Manchester United celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-2 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford on February 8, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho combined to deny managerless Leeds a rare Old Trafford victory as Manchester United came back from two goals down to snatch a point from a thrilling Roses clash. The hosts looked finished when Raphael Varane turned Crysencio Summerville’s cutback into his own net to put Leeds two ahead after Wilfried Gnonto had given them a first-minute lead. But Rashford halved the deficit when he headed home Diogo Dalot’s inviting cross before Sancho, only just back to first-team duties after recovering from physical and mental issues, scored his first P...
Anthony Martial, EFL, Manchester United, NEWS

Man Utd to play Newcastle in EFL Cup final

Anthony Martial of Manchester United celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Carabao Cup Semi Final 2nd Leg match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on February 1, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester United eased through their EFL Cup semi-final second leg with Nottingham Forest to book a 1999 Wembley rematch with Newcastle. Second-half goals from Anthony Martial and Fred ensured victory on the night for Erik ten Hag’s side, even though a place in the final was virtually secure anyway thanks to their 3-0 first-leg triumph at the City Ground. Martial marked his return from a four-match injury absence by driving home his sixth goal of the season, after a pass intended for Marcus Rashford deflected back to the French striker 17 minutes from ti...
Crystal Palace, Manchester United, Michael Olise, PREMIER LEAGUE

Olise stunner gives Palace a point to deny Man Utd

Crystal Palace's French midfielder Michael Olise (L) fights for the ball with Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park in south London on January 18, 2023. Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise scored a stunning last-minute free-kick to deny Manchester United a victory that would have taken them second in the Premier League. United were on course for their 10th successive win after Bruno Fernandes scored just before half-time when he finished well following Christian Eriksen’s pull-back. But Olise struck in dramatic style with a brilliant curling free-kick to ensure a point apiece. The draw does take United above Newcastle into third but keeps them behind rivals Man...
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United, Marcus Rashford

Stunning comeback helps Man Utd beat Man City

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United controls the ball while under pressure from Nathan Ake of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on January 14, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester United staged a stunning late turnaround to come from behind and beat Manchester City in a dramatic derby at Old Trafford. City looked to be closing the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal after substitute Jack Grealish headed them in front from Kevin de Bruyne’s cross on the hour, only for United to send their fans into raptures with a superb recovery. Erik ten Hag’s side drew level in contentious fashion with 12 minutes left as Bruno Fernandes scored despite the presence of Marcus Rashford in an offside position, City’s protests th...
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Serie A: AC Milan beat Salernitana to close gap on leaders Napoli

Rafael Leao of AC MIlan competes for the ball with Ivan Radovanovic of Salernitana, during the Serie A match between Salernitana and AC MIlan at Stadio Arechi on January 4, 2023 in Salerno, Italy. AC Milan won 2-1 at Salernitana on Wednesday to resume the Serie A season by closing to within five points of league leaders Napoli. First-half strikes from Rafael Leao and Sandro Tonali in Salerno moved the champions up to 36 points, closing the gap on Napoli who face Inter Milan at the San Siro in the day’s late match. Federico Bonazzoli pulled a goal back with seven minutes remaining for mid-table Salernitana after new goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa made a host of saves to deny Milan a wider margin of victory at the Stadio Arechi. Veteran Mexico international Ochoa moved to the southern Itali...
Manchester United, Marcus Rashford, PREMIER LEAGUE

Dropped Rashford comes off bench to score winner

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates scoring a disallowed goal with Antony & Bruno Fernandes during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at Molineux on December 31, 2022 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.Marcus Rashford turned from villain to hero as he came off the bench to score the only goal against Wolves and move Manchester United into the Premier League top four. Manager Erik ten Hag left Rashford out of his starting line-up for “internal disciplinary” reasons. But after a disappointing opening period, in which Rashford’s replacement Alejandro Garnacho wasted the visitors’ best chance when his shot was saved by Jose Sa, the England man scored 14 minutes from time. Rashford picked the ball up outside the Wolves area, then, after ...
CHELSEA FC, Declan Rice, Manchester United, TRANSFERS

Chelsea lead race to sign Manchester City, Manchester United midfield target

Declan Rice of England disappointed during the World Cup match between England v France at the Al Bayt Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Al Khor Qatar.Chelsea leading the race for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, also a target for Manchester United and Manchester City. As per The Athletic, Chelsea are in the pole position to re-sign their academy product as Declan Rice, who is open to joining a club which matches his conviction in near future. The West Ham United captain is also a target for Manchester United and Manchester City. Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly must have taken note of Rice’s intention as the American businessman has been bankrolling huge funds into Chelsea’s revival since the departure of Roman Abramovich. Declan Rice has already rejected a number of contract extensions ...
Joao Felix, Manchester United, TRANSFERS

Joao Felix ready to accept loan offer to join Arsenal or Man Utd

Joao Felix of Portugal Looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Morocco and Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.Joao Felix will accept a loan move away from Atletico Madrid in January with Arsenal and Manchester United leading the race for his signature. The Portugal international is set to leave the Spanish giants next month after failing to force his way into Diego Simeone’s side. The 23-year-old forward cost €126million (£108m) when he joined from Benfica summer of 2019 but has struggled to adapt to the manager’s style and philosophy. Atletico are now prepared to cut their losses and have lowered their asking price, with a total package worth €100m (£86m) enough to secure a deal. But with clubs unlikely to spend big in...
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United boss gives hope to Wan-Bissaka ahead of transfer window

Aaron Wan-Bissaka of Manchester United in action during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford on December 21, 2022 in Manchester, England.Manchester United is looking forward to providing a long rope for Aaron Wan-Bissaka despite clubs encircling the right-back.After the Burnley game in the Carabao Cup, Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has provided a lifeline for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The right-back has been out for a while due to injury and fitness issues. Pundits and transfer journalists linked the former Crystal Palace defender with a move away from Old United in the upcoming transfer window. However, Erik ten Hag’s recent comments on the player tell a different tale. Post the victory in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, ten Hag spoke...
Harry Maguire, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Erik Ten Hag tells Harry Maguire he can leave if he doesn’t want to fight for place

Harry Maguire of England on the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between England and France at Al Bayt Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar.Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag warned Harry Maguire he will not stroll back into the Red Devils’ back four. The £85million central defender put in an array of very positive performances during Gareth Southgate’s side’s run to the World Cup quarter-finals. He started every match for the Three Lions, forming a very impressive defensive partnership with Manchester City ace John Stones. Considering the immense criticism he was facing in the build-up to the tournament, it would be very fair to say he managed to prove a lot of his doubters wrong. However, that does not mean Ten Hag will automatically grant him a...
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