Manchester United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer provides fresh update on Eric Bailly after Watford clash
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided a fitness update on Eric Bailly following the club’s 1-0 win over Watford in the FA Cup third round. The Ivory Coast international has recently put up a string of impressive displays and was handed a starting spot on Saturday where Solskjaer made numerous changes. The centre-back had a comfortable opening half, but he was substituted prior to the interval after he received a nasty blow to his neck. United goalkeeper Dean Henderson punched a cross from a Hornets corner, but while doing so, Bailly was accidentally kneed by him on the neck. It was initially suggested that there may be concussion but, speaking after the game, Solskjaer insisted that was not the case. He added that the Ivorian had a sore neck and will be assessed ahead...
Reported Man Utd and Chelsea target informs friends that he wants to stay in London
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea in the recent months. According to Daily Mirror, the England international has informed his friends that he would prefer to stay in London and has no interest in moving to Old Trafford. The news will come as a major boost to Chelsea who are clearly the frontrunners to sign the midfielder now. Rice was released by Chelsea when he was 14 years old and he will probably feel that he has a point to prove at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder has unfinished business with Chelsea. According to reports, the midfielder is valued at £80 million. It would have to be a club-record signing for Chelsea if they want to secure the services of Rice. Rice is quite young and he will have plenty of time to...
Report: Manchester United defender eager to join Newcastle United on loan
Manchester United defender Brandon Williams is keen on making the move to Newcastle United on loan for the rest of the season, Chronicle Live claims. The Red Devils graduate made his breakthrough last term after a hamstring injury to left-back Luke Shaw and he ended the campaign with 36 appearances in all competitions. However, he has struggled for regular game time this season after the arrival of Alex Telles and has been restricted to only five appearances with just six minutes in the league. Hence, he has been linked with a potential loan exit this month and the Magpies are among the leading candidates to land his services. Magpies boss Steve Bruce has already held positive talks with United assistant Michael Carrick and it is now reported that Williams is open to joining on loan. South...
6 FA Cup games to watch this weekend
The third round of the FA Cup is upon us, and there are plenty of reasons to be excited. The big boys have entered the pot, giving us some tasty fixtures and several potential upsets. Here are some games that might be worth keeping an eye out for this weekend. Aston Villa vs Liverpool (Friday, January 8, 19:45) Villa hoping to upset the odds against Liverpool Aston Villa welcome champions Liverpool to Villa Park on Friday night, in one of three all-Premier League ties. On the surface, the visitors will seem like the favourites. However, Jurgen Klopp’s men aren’t in the greatest form right now, picking up just two points from their last three outings. Furthermore, the Reds have lost their last two visits to Villa Park by an aggregate score of 12-2. Although, in fairness, they were playing t...
Manchester United winger tests positive for coronavirus ahead of FA Cup clash with Watford
Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri has tested positive for Covid-19, ruling him out of making his senior debut against Watford on Saturday. The 19-year-old, who signed in the summer transfer window, has not been displaying symptoms but returned a positive test, his agency confirmed. He must now follow the Government guidelines and isolate for 10 days. “I think we’ve done well to follow the protocols as we have, we’ve had the odd case and Facundo Pellistri got a positive, so he reported that on his Twitter, we don’t normally comment on who they are but Facundo is well and hopefully he’ll be back with us soon,” manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said at his pre-match press conference. “He’s been with the reserves and under-23s and he wasn’t really in our group over Christmas. Apart from th...
Premier League Player of the Month nominees for December announced
The shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Month award for December has been revealed. Manchester United and Aston Villa are the two most heavily represented clubs, boasting two nominees each. This is unsurprising, as both sides went unbeaten in the league during December. Manchester City, Liverpool, West Ham United, and Burnley are also represented in the shortlist. The winner will be revealed on Friday 15th January. Bruno Fernandes Fernandes is nominated for his fourth POTM award The Portuguese playmaker is almost beginning to form a monopoly on the Player of the Month award, having already won it three times in 2020. In December, Bruno Fernandes scored three goals and registered a further four assists. He was influential in Man Utd’s dismantling of Leeds United, and dragged the ...
Manchester United finalise Amad Diallo’s move from Atalanta
Manchester United have confirmed that Amad Diallo’s move from Atalanta has been finalised. The 18-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Old Trafford, with the option of a further year. Diallo initially progressed through Atalanta’s youth ranks, before making his senior debut against Udinese in 2019. He initially agreed a transfer to United back in October, subject to a medical, personal terms and work permit. Those issues have now been resolved and the talented winger can now link up with the United squad. “After waiting since the summer, it is finally a dream come true to complete my move to Manchester United,” he said. “I am hugely ambitious and there is so much that I want to achieve in the game – when I spoke to the manager I knew that I had joined the perfect club. “This ...
Manchester United star Donny van de Beek urged to consider January transfer exit
Ajax and Netherlands legend Ronald de Boer has advised Donny Van De Beek to leave Manchester United in this January transfer window. Van De Beek has struggled for game time since his £39million move from Ajax. The 23-year-old has started just two Premier League games this season and has been completely left out the squad for United’s last three fixtures. And De Boer thinks the Holland international should consider leaving with the Euros coming up this summer. He told AD: “The European Championship is coming, he will undoubtedly want to be there. “Maybe it would be good for him to discuss with the club exactly what they want with him. “If the view on playing time does not improve, he may have to declare that he should be loaned or even sold. “You have to be lucky every now and then. Of cour...
Jamie Carragher mocks Gary Neville on Twitter after Man Utd defeat
Former Liverpool defender turned popular football pundit Jamie Carragher appears to have mocked his fellow Sky Sports colleague Gary Neville on Twitter after Manchester United lost to Manchester City in the EFL Cup semi-final. City won 2-0 against the Red Devils to reach the Carabao Cup final and will now face Tottenham at Wembley as they look to win the competition for a fourth straight year. Neville posted a video on the New Years’ Day with a caption – ‘Joint Top’ after Manchester United levelled points with Liverpool at the top, separated only by goal difference. Carragher has now delivered a witty riposte after United’s defeat with a caption – “Joint semi finalists!”. Joint semi finalists! pic.twitter.com/2FI5O9PHZH — Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) January 6, 2021 There’s no doubt that Car...
Predicted Man Utd XI v Man City: Solskjaer to make one change, 23-yr-old to start
Manchester United take on Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-finals later tonight and they will be hoping to book their place in the final of the competition with a win. Tottenham Hotspur have already won the other semi-final and they will take on the winner at Wembley Stadium on April 25. Both teams are in impressive form right now and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. United have won five and drawn one of their last six games in all competitions, while City have won their last four matches. The Red Devils have an impressive recent head-to-head record against City having won three and drawn one of their last five meetings. United will be without Marcos Rojo due to an injury, while Edinson Cavani is suspended. As for City, the likes of Ederson, Gabriel Jesus, Kyle Wa...
Alan Shearer’s Premier League Team of the Week
Alan Shearer has given his best XI from the latest round of Premier League fixtures. Rather unsurprisingly, Manchester City and Arsenal are both heavily represented, having pulled off dominant victories over Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion respectively. Southampton feature three times overall following their shock triumph against Liverpool, while Manchester United also own two players in the team. 👔 Hasenhuttl🧤 De Gea👕 Bailly👕 Stones👕 Stephens👕 Saka👕 Smith Rowe👕 Gundogan👕 Tierney 👕 De Bruyne👕 Kane👕 Ings Agree with @alanshearer‘s MW17 #PL picks? pic.twitter.com/LWFUD8J64Z — Premier League (@premierleague) January 5, 2021 David De Gea – After a dip in performances over the last two yea...
Pep Guardiola confident Kevin de Bruyne will commit future to Manchester City
Pep Guardiola expects Kevin De Bruyne to commit his long-term future to Manchester City despite reports the Belgium midfielder’s contract talks have stalled. De Bruyne’s current contract runs until 2023, but City have already offered him a new deal. That contract extension remains unsigned amid claims De Bruyne was “disappointed” City’s offer did not significantly improve his reported salary of £280,000 ($380,000) per week. De Bruyne, voted the PFA Player of the Year last season, is said to want a deal that reflects his status as one of the world’s best midfielders and vice-captain of the club. Despite those issues, City boss Guardiola remains confident De Bruyne’s future will be at the Etihad Stadium. “I am pretty sure he will stay but at the same time we have to respect the process,” Gua...
