Tag: Manchester United

17Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Diallo nets hat-trick to rescue Man Utd

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: Amad Diallo of Manchester United celebrates scoring the second goal of his hat trick during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Southampton FC at Old Trafford on January 16, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) Amad Diallo scored a sensational 12-minute hat-trick to save Manchester United's blushes in a 3-1 win against Premier League basement club Southampton on Thursday. Ruben Amorim's side looked set for a fourth straight league defeat at home before the forward turned the match on his head at a raucous Old Trafford. He levelled in the 82nd minute before putting United ahead eight minutes later, rounding off in style with a third goal deep into stoppage time. It was cruel luck on a Saints side ...

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16Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Tyler Dibling: Southampton to maintain good form against Man Utd

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Tyler Dibling of Southampton during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Southampton and Swansea City at St Mary's Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) Southampton forward Tyler Dibling wants the club to put up their best performance against Manchester United.The much anticipated Premier League matchday has arrived. Today, Southampton will visit the Old Trafford to play Manchester United with their season on the line. Matches against a Big Six Premier League club are always exciting. More so, when getting a good result could decide whether Southampton will be able to avoid the drop or not. These are the kind of matches, big players often look forward to.Understandably, there is one ...

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11Jan By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Barcelona needs to pay €6.5m to sign Marcus Rashford

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 7, 2024 in Manchester, England. Barcelona are said to be eyeing a move for Marcus Rashford, who looks set to leave Manchester United this month. A deal would be difficult, but not impossible, given that the Catalans are back within La Liga’s 1:1 rule. It would be a loan deal that Barcelona would want, and according to Sport, they would need to assume 100% of Rashford’s wages for the remainder of the season, as this is the condition set by Man United. As such, they would be required to free up €6.5m in salary space. Raising these funds is possible, given that there are at least four players (Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia, Ansu Fati and Frenki...

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30Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd without five player for Newcastle clash

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Manchester United FC at Molineux on December 26, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Newcastle United will face a Manchester United side shorn of five first-team stars at Old Trafford tonight. New manager Rubin Amorim is already under pressure after seeing his side fail to improve following Erik ten Hag's departure, and has been dealt a big blow with two key suspensions this evening. Newcastle head to the North West full of confidence following wins over Leicester, Brentford, Ipswich and Aston Villa, but will be wary of a backlash from their hosts this evening. Man United have beaten neighbo...

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27Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Juventus turn down opportunity to sign Rashford

PLZEN, CZECH REPUBLIC - DECEMBER 12: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between FC Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United at Stadion mesta Plzne on December 12, 2024 in Plzen, Czech Republic. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images) Juventus have reportedly turn down the chance to sign Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford. Rashford has not featured for his side since the Europa League win over Viktoria Plzen in Czechia, having admitted in a bombshell interview that he is 'ready for a new challenge'. The forward has since not featured for United, sitting out each of the last four games, three of which have ended in defeats for the Old Trafford club. Juve are looking to bolster their squad in January and The Sun claim Rashfor...

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18Dec By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Rashford ready for new challenge amid Man Utd exit rumours

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 7, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is ready for a new challenge as he continues to be linked with a move away from the Premier League club. On Sunday, United beat Manchester City 2-1, but Rashford, along with Alejandro Garnacho, was left out of the trip to the Etihad, with new manager Ruben Amorim saying his decision was about holding his players to high standards. This led to media reports that United were looking to sell the England forward, who has been at United since the age of seven, and the 27-year-old spoke on the subject while visiting his old school to hand out Christmas presents. “For me,...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd get transfer ‘update’ as Mourinho reunion ruled out

Coach Jose Mourinho of Fenerbahce reacts during the Turkish Super League match between Fenerbahce and Gaziantep at Ulker Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on December 2, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. Xavi Simons could leave Paris Saint-Germain in 2025 - with Manchester United reportedly one of several Premier League clubs with an interest in the Netherlands international. Simons, 21, joined PSG from Barcelona five-and-a-half years ago but made just 11 first-team appearances for the Parisians before he was sold to PSV Eindhoven in 2022. But after his excellent debut season in the Eredivisie, PSG activated the buy-back clause inserted in the deal that took him to Holland, and Simons returned to the Parc des Princes. However, the attacker has spent the last two seasons on loan at Bundesliga outfit RB L...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Nottingham Forest

Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of Manchester United, applauds the fans as he walks towards the tunnel after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Everton FC at Old Trafford on December 01, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester United hosts Nottingham Forest in the Premier League as Ruben Amorim looks to bounce back after suffering his first defeat in charge. The Red Devils lost to Arsenal for a historic, fourth time in a row in the Premier League last time out. A promising start collapsed in the second half when the Gunners scored two goals from corner kicks. Amorim gets a big boost to his squad with Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez available for selection after serving a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation. Sat 13th place on 19 poi...

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26Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Utd’s Onana wins award for humanitarian work

Andre Onana of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Manchester United FC at Portman Road on November 24, 2024 in Ipswich, England. Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has been awarded the FIFPRO Player Impact Award for humanitarian work in his home country of Cameroon and across Africa. Onana, 28, has an eponymous foundation which works to provide free healthcare and complex surgeries in underprivileged communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Medical professionals working with the André Onana Foundation have performed over 1,200 surgeries in the past three years, according to FIFPRO's statement. "When I passed through Barcelona, Amsterdam and Milan on my way to Manchester United, I had people who helped me on that journey," Onana said of ...

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19Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ruben Amorim might be about to change Bruno Fernandes’ Manchester United plan

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United applauds the fans at the end of the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Leicester City FC at Old Trafford on November 10, 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images) Suspended for Portugal's final game of their UEFA Nations League campaign on Monday night, Ruben Amorim must have welcomed Roberto Martinez's decision to release Bruno Fernandes from international duty early.The Manchester United captain earned his second yellow card of the campaign in Portugal's 5-1 win over Poland on Friday night as they secured their position at the top of Group A1 with a game to spare, ruling him out of the trip to Croatia. As a result of clinching top spot, Portu...

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9Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Manchester United receive huge injury boost ahead of Leicester City clash

Luke Shaw and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on August 05, 2024 in Manchester, England. Luke Shaw Injury Update: Manchester United Defender Resumes Training After Three-Month Absence After months on the sidelines, Manchester United’s Luke Shaw has rejoined training, marking a significant step in his recovery from an injury that had kept him out since August. The left-back’s return is a welcome boost for United, whose defensive ranks have been stretched thin due to a series of injuries across the squad. Luke Shaw’s Road to Recovery Luke Shaw initially sustained a calf injury in early August, which ruled him out of action just as the Premier League season was kicking off. The original prognosis suggested ...

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6Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd injury boost as Leny Yoro returns to training

Leny Yoro of Manchester United trains as he continues his rehabilitation at Carrington Training Ground on October 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester United have been handed a significant injury boost with the return of Leny Yoro to first-team training. The summer signing, who arrived from Lille in July in a deal which could be worth up to £59million, is yet to make his debut after picking up an injury during pre-season. Yoro suffered a metatarsal injury in his second pre-season game for United, which was serious enough to require surgery in August. But, ahead of incoming manager Ruben Amorim’s arrival next week, teenager Yoro has taken part in team training for the first time in three months. Yoro trained with the group for the first time ahead of the Europa League match again...

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4Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Manuel Ugarte sends message to Manchester United fans after 1-1 draw vs Chelsea

Chelsea's Pedro Neto (left) and Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Sunday November 3, 2024. Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is still settling into the Premier League. Games like Sunday’s against Chelsea will help. Manuel Ugarte made only his second ever Premier League start for Manchester United in the draw with Chelsea. Ugarte’s only previous start in the league came in the loss to Tottenham. Since then he has started exclusively in cup competitions. After positive signs of Ugarte’s partnership with Casemiro in midweek, interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy tuck with the pair against Chelsea. Manuel Ugarte message Manuel Ugarte played 84 minutes in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea, and while s...

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1Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Amorim appointed head coach at Man Utd

Sporting Head Coach Rúben Amorim prior to the match between Sporting CP and CD Nacional at Estádio José Alvalade on October 29, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Manchester United have got their man. Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim was appointed today as successor to Erik Ten Hag but will not join until November 11 at the start of the next international break. Amorim’s first match in charge of United – their sixth permanent boss since Sir Alex Ferguson retired – will be on November 24 at Ipswich Town and he has signed a contract until June 2027, with the option of a further year. United are reported to have paid Sporting an extra €1 million on top of his €10 million exit clause for an early release from his 30-day notice period. Ten Hag was sacked earlier this week, replaced temporarily by his as...

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30Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ruben Amorim has 4-word answer for if he will be Man Utd boss in time for Chelsea match

Sporting Head Coach Rúben Amorim prior to the match between Sporting CP and CD Nacional at Estádio José Alvalade on October 29, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim is playing it coy but looks increasingly likely to become Manchester United boss sooner rather than later. The Portuguese predictably fielded a LOT of questions from journalists after Sporting's 3-1 win over Nacional in the Portuguese League Cup quarterfinals. On Tuesday night he said his future "hasn't been decided yet" despite reports he has verbally agreed to a move to Old Trafford. "Nobody knows if this was my farewell match, or if there will be a farewell match," Amorim said. Asked if he will be in the dugout at Old Trafford for Sunday's game against Chelsea, Amorim said "I will be here". But ther...

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29Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Who will be the next Manchester United manager after Ten Hag?

Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, reacts as he looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Manchester United FC at London Stadium on October 27, 2024 in London, England. Manchester United sacked manager Erik ten Hag after the club failed to show any progress in the Dutchman's third season, leaving the hot seat vacant for a new coach to try their luck at one of the toughest jobs in the Premier League. Since Alex Ferguson stepped down in 2013, the 20-times English champions have not won the league title despite some big names such as Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho taking the reins. The following are some of the candidates among the favourites to replace Ten Hag. Ruben Amorim The coach of Portuguese side Sporting appeared as the frontrunner to replace ...

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25Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd held, Spurs sneak home in Europa League

Christian Eriksen of Manchester United in action with Dusan Tadic of Fenerbahce during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Fenerbahce SK and Manchester United at Ulker Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. Manchester United's box office reunion with Jose Mourinho has lived up to the billing, with their former manager sent off as his Fenerbahce side denied Erik ten Hag a first Europa League win of the season. The Red Devils have made a stumbling start to the new-look competition, with a shock home draw with FC Twente followed by an added-time goal saving them from defeat in Porto. Christian Eriksen temporarily silenced Fenerbahce's febrile support but old foe Youssef En-Nesyri secured a 1-1 draw against a United side that have now won just one of their...

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24Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man United hold talks to sign manager to replace Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, shows appreciation to the fans following the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Brentford FC at Old Trafford on October 19, 2024 in Manchester, England. Despite the narrow 2-1 win over Brentford back in the weekend, the pressure remains on Erik ten Hag to get Manchester United to win games consistently and later today, he will take charge as his side face Fenerbahce in the Europa League. The Jose Mourinho-led Turkish team will be keen to ensure that they find a way to get one over the Red Devils. The legendary manager has personal revenge to fulfil against Manchester United, having managed them in the past. A loss today could push Erik ten Hag further closer to the axe. Manchester United on their part are looking at potential ...

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19Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ten Hag: We have to meet the standards

Manager Erik ten Hag of Manchester United speaks during a press conference at Carrington Training Ground on October 18, 2024 in Manchester, England. Erik ten Hag says Manchester United must shrug off any absentees in the 15:00 BST kick-off with Brentford. There was mixed news on the fitness front in training, with Kobbie Mainoo joining Harry Maguire on the sidelines, but recent recruit Noussair Mazraoui and Manuel Ugarte are among those available. The Bees are certain to be awkward opponents but, during his pre-match interview with club media, the boss was full of expectation that the selected XI will deliver the three points required at Old Trafford. “It’s always about the players who are available,” Ten Hag told MUTV’s Mark Sullivan. “Because it’s what you have to work with and those ar...

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18Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd faces injury blow ahead of Brentford clash

Erik ten Hag Manager / Head Coach of Manchester United with Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United as he is subsituted off during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Manchester United FC at Villa Park on October 06, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Premier League giants Manchester United have been dealt a fresh blow on the injury front. This comes amid confirmation that midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is set for an incoming spell on the sidelines. Youngster Mainoo, for his part, has continued to cement himself as one of the first names on the team sheet of manager Erik ten Hag over the early weeks of the new campaign. All told, across Man United’s seven Premier League fixtures, the England international has featured from the off in each and every one. Safe to say, then, that news of his i...

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