Manchester United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer provides fresh injury update on Marcus Rashford
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided a fresh injury update on Marcus Rashford following the club’s 2-0 win over Manchester City in the Premier League yesterday. The Red Devils were handed an early penalty after Anthony Martial was fouled by Gabriel Jesus within the opening minute. Bruno Fernandes converted the resultant spotkick to give the lead. They managed to double the advantage shortly after the interval after a splendid run from Luke Shaw, who found the back of the net after a lovely one-two with Marcus Rashford in the box. Aside from his assist, Rashford was lively over the course of the game with his terrific workrate, but he got himself injured in the 71st minute as he made a terrific recovery run to intercept Riyad Mahrez, who could have scored on the counter-...
‘Pure class’, ‘Determination’: Some Man United fans react to 25-year-old’s display vs Man City
A selection of Manchester United fans on Twitter heaped praise on Luke Shaw following his sublime display against Manchester City on Sunday. The Red Devils produced another impressive showing in the derby and they ended up as deserved 2-0 winners at the Etihad Stadium. Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring within the second minute through a penalty. Anthony Martial was fouled by Gabriel Jesus in the box after just 34 seconds. The Red Devils held onto the lead until the break. Shortly the interval, Shaw produced a moment of brilliance which gave the visitors a 2-0 lead. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson delivered an accurate throw for Shaw, who was at the half-way mark and the Englishman managed to ride off the challenge from Joao Cancelo. He then ran nearly 25 yards before passing to Marcus Rashford....
Top Four Twists: Can Chelsea Finish Above Man United?
It doesn’t seem too long ago that Manchester United were being mentioned as potential winners of the Premier League title this season. A combination of Manchester City’s imperious form and a drop off in United’s performances over the past few weeks has quickly dispelled that notion. The Red Devils are still in pole position to finish as runners-up to City, but they are now under pressure from the teams behind them. Just four points separate United from fourth-placed Chelsea with 11 games remaining, with Leicester City sandwiched between that pair. Everton and West Ham United are also pushing for a place in the top four and have a game in hand on each of the teams above them. One of United’s biggest concerns at the moment is Chelsea’s resurgence, with Thomas Tuchel sparking a revival in the...
Man United approach to sign Liverpool target with 10 goal contributions this season
Manchester United have registered their interest in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha during this summer’s transfer window, a report from UOL Esporte claims. The Brazilian made the switch to the Whites from Rennes last summer and has since impressed in the Premier League with five goals and five assists from just 21 outings. His progress has caught the eye of several elite clubs, and Liverpool have been regularly linked with his services since the turn of the year. It is now revealed that the Red Devils have consulted Leeds regarding the availability of the 24-year-old, who was signed for an initial £17 million last summer. It is added that the Whites plan to hold an internal meeting later this month, and that could include the player’s agent, who is likely to propose a transfer in...
Premier League Results: Can the champions fend off Tottenham and Arsenal?
The 27th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some intriguing match-ups at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action is already underway, with Burnley drawing 1-1 with Arsenal at Turf Moor. James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams got the goals as Southampton ran out 2-0 winners at Sheffield United. Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers is next on the agenda, with Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City following. There are four games on Sunday, with the Manchester derby between City and United at the Etihad Stadium the pick of the bunch. Liverpool are in action at home to Fulham, and they will be eager to return to winning ways. The Reds are currently seventh in ...
Bruno Fernandes hits back at critics ahead of Manchester derby
Bruno Fernandes has responded to critics who claim he hasn’t done enough in the big games this season. Fernandes joined Manchester United in the January transfer window of 2020. Since then, he has been an absolute sensation, scoring 23 and assisting 17 in 41 Premier League appearances. Fernandes has enjoyed his time at Old Trafford However, the Portuguese playmaker has come under fire for his performances against the ‘big six’. He has faced Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur a total of 13 times in all competitions since coming to England, and is yet to record a goal or an assist from open play. This has led to accusations that the 26-year-old can’t handle the pressure of the big games. This weekend, he has an opportunity to silence the doubters against an i...
Bailly and Cavani start, Predicted Manchester United line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Manchester City
Manchester United are scheduled to face arch-rivals Manchester City on the road in tomorrow’s Premier League meeting. The Red Devils have lost momentum recently with three successive 0-0 draws with two of those coming in the top-flight against Chelsea and Crystal Palace. They are now a staggering 14 points behind leaders City, who are on a stunning 21-match winning run across all competitions. In reality, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are no longer in title contention, but they will be determined to put an end to the Cityzens’ winning streak. They have beaten their fierce rivals in two of the previous three Manchester derbies in the league (one draw), and will be aiming for another strong result. Formation: 4-2-3-1 Predicted Line-up: David de Gea is unavailable for the game, having recently ...
‘Good news’: Pep Guardiola confirms Manchester City fitness boost for derby
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed a fitness boost ahead of the derby clash against Manchester United tomorrow. Nathan Ake has been out of action for the past few months with a hamstring concern, but he is now available to face the Red Devils. Speaking ahead of the game, Guardiola confirmed the return of Ake and added that there are no injury concerns within the squad. He told Mancity.com: “It’s good news for us. Nathan is back. He made the training sessions and felt really good.” “Everyone is fit. It is important for us and hopefully at the international break everyone comes back really well.” The Cityzens are on a stunning 21-match unbeaten streak across all competitions and they have won 15 in a row in the Premier League. They are two victories shy of Bayern Munich’s 23 su...
Premier League Player of the Month nominees for February announced
The nominees for February’s Premier League Player of the Month award have been revealed. Rather unsurprisingly, runaway leaders Manchester City are the most represented side on the shortlist with two nominees. This comes after a sensational February, which saw them pick up maximum points from six games, as well as victories in the FA Cup and Champions League. Meanwhile, arch-rivals Manchester United also boast one nominee, as well as West Ham United, Leicester City, Fulham, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United. The winner will be announced on Friday, March 12. Joachim Andersen – Fulham Andersen has been a crucial part of Fulham’s survival bid An underdog for the prize, Lyon loanee Joachim Andersen has starred in an impressive Fulham backline throughout February. The Whites kept four cl...
Premier League preview: Can Arsenal and Tottenham finish ahead of the champions?
The 2020/21 Premier League season rumbles on this weekend, with some eye-catching EPL fixtures scheduled over the next few days. With Manchester City looking nailed on to win the title, attention has switched onto the battle to qualify for Europe. Arsenal have the opportunity to boost their chances when they visit Burnley in the early game on Saturday. A victory at Turf Moor would move the Gunners just three points behind Liverpool, who are currently in seventh place. There are three further games later the same day, with the Midlands derby between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers the pick of the bunch. Villa are also in the running to bag a European qualification spot but may find it difficult to break Wolves down. There are four fixtures on Sunday, headlined by the Manchester derb...
Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Manchester City vs Manchester United
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction for the upcoming derby between Manchester City and Manchester United in the Premier League. The Cityzens have been in exceptional form over the past few months and they recently won their 21st straight game across all competitions. In league terms, they have won 15 in a row and are clear at the top of the standings with a 14-point lead over arch-rivals United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were considered as potential title challengers just four weeks ago, but that no longer appears the case. They have suffered just one league defeat this year, but their regular tendency to play stalemates has cost them in the bid to keep up with the Cityzens. Ahead of the Manchester derby, they have played three successive 0-0 draws with two of th...
10 VAR decisions that show Arsenal, Liverpool & other PL clubs are right in asking for better refereeing
The introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in 2019 was heralded as a massive step forward for the Premier League. The days where controversial decisions were made were supposed to become a thing of the past, and football would be a better place for it. However, the reality has proved to be much different, with barely a week going by without some VAR-related nonsense occurring in England’s top flight. Whether it’s diving going unpunished or penalties not being given, VAR has not cleaned up the mistakes many thought it would have upon introduction. We’ve waded our way through the list of VAR decisions in the Premier League to pick out 10 of the most contentious since it was introduced. Manchester United 1-1 Liverpool – October 2019 Liverpool were unstoppable during the 2019...
