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Roma vs Manchester United – Europa League Preview, Team News, Predicted Line-ups & Live Streaming
Manchester United head to the Stadio Olimpico to meet Roma for the concluding leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday, equipped with a massive 6-2 first-leg advantage. You can watch this and other Europa League games live online. United bounced back from a 2-1 first-half deficit to dismantle the Giallorossi at Old Trafford in the first leg last week and put one foot in the final. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men netted unprecedented five unanswered second-half goals to become the first team since Real Madrid in 1964 to score six times in UEFA semi-final fixtures. Roma Preview Roma have managed to pull off a second-leg comeback following a first-leg defeat on the road in 34.78% of their such UEFA two-legged ties (W8, L15), although it is worth noting this is the first time the...
Jose Mourinho: Why I accepted to coach Roma
Jose Mourinho has said he desires to ‘create a winning project’ at Roma and chose the Gialloross for ‘the incredible passion of the fans’. The 58-year-old returns to Serie A ahead of 2021-22 with 25 major trophies in his luggage so far. The former FC Porto, Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur coach has accepted a three-year contract and will succeed Paulo Fonseca after the season. “Thank you to the Friedkin family for choosing me to lead this great club and to be part of their vision,” Mourinho told the club’s official website. “After meetings with the ownership and Tiago Pinto, I immediately understood the full extent of their ambitions for AS Roma. It is the same ambition and drive that has always motivated me and together we want to build a winning proje...
Tottenham to pay part of Jose Mourinho’s salary at Roma
Tottenham Hotspur will pay part of José Mourinho’s salary in his first season at Roma. The Special One will return to Serie A 11 years after leaving Inter, according to Sky Sport Italia, He had warned the Nerazzurri fans he was open to returning to Italy to coach one of their rivals. According to Sky Sport Italia, Mourinho signed his Roma contract on Monday and accepted a pay cut. Tottenham had sacked the Special One earlier in April. The Portuguese coach will earn €7m-a-year, way less than his €16m-a-year contract in North London. However, according to the report, Mourinho will earn the same money in his first season in the Capital as Spurs have agreed to pay part of his salary in his first campaign at the Stadio Olimpico. The so-called ‘Growth decree’ has also had an impact on Mourinho’s...
Elland Road-linked manager reportedly offered to Spurs & Celtic
Roma manager Paulo Fonseca has been offered to both Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic, according to The Transfer Window podcast. The Portuguese is leaving the Serie A outfit at the end of the season, with Jose Mourinho taking over. The Special One was sacked by Spurs a fortnight ago, and the north Londoners have been linked with a couple of names already. Fonseca is the latest, and he fits the bill given that chairman Daniel Levy wants a young manager who cherishes attacking football. Celtic are also looking for something similar in their next manager, and it is why Eddie Howe has been tipped as the favourite to succeed Neil Lennon. However, with the former Bournemouth yet to sign with the Hoops, Fonseca could emerge as an option although the finances involved could be an issue. Leeds Unit...
Leeds reportedly made contact with Serie A manager recently, Napoli want him too
According to Sportitalia TV journalist Gianluigi Longari, Leeds United recently made contact with Roma manager Paulo Fonseca. Ancora tutto da scrivere il futuro di #Fonseca dopo il termine della stagione con l’addio alla #Roma. I club che hanno avanzato qualche contatto nell’ultimo periodo sono #Napoli Crystal Palace #CPFC Nizza #OGCN e Leeds #LUFC che sta anche trattando con #Bielsa. @tvdellosport — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) May 1, 2021 The Elland Road outfit want to extend the contract of head coach Marcelo Bielsa beyond the end of the season, but the Argentine is yet to put pen-to-paper on a new deal. He has signed one-year contracts every summer since joining Leeds, and while the club expect him to do so again in the coming weeks, it appears that they have a contingency plan in pla...
Manchester United edging closer to Erling Haaland transfer decision
Manchester United are edging increasingly closer to a decision on Erling Haaland. Though they’d love to sign the Borussia Dortmund striker, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also have several other transfer targets in mind. And much will depend on Edinson Cavani, whose future will soon become clear. Manchester United wanted to sign Haaland in January 2020. And, though they ultimately missed out to Borussia Dortmund, they’ve retained a strong interest ever since. Haaland has been in sensational form for the Bundesliga giants this season, scoring 35 goals in the Bundesliga and Champions League combined. United, as a result, have put the 20-year-old on their shortlist of potential signings ahead of this summer’s transfer window. However, the Red Devils appear to be edging closer to a development when it c...
Five star second-half performance puts Man Utd in control of Europa League semi-final tie with Roma
Manchester United will take a commanding 6-2 lead into the second leg of their Europa League semi-final tie against Roma. The Red Devils were 2-1 down at the break, but five unanswered second-half goals put them firmly in the driving seat ahead of next week’s trip to Rome. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made three changes to his side from their 0-0 draw with Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday. Goalkeeper David De Gea returned in goal, while Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani also came into the starting XI: United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelöf, Maguire, Shaw, Fred, McTominay, Rashford, Fernandes, Pogba, Cavani. Roma arrived at Old Trafford on the back of a 3-2 defeat to Cagliari in Serie A, which sums up a poor season for the Italian side. Currently seventh in the league and...
Manchester United expect goal-friendly battle against Roma at Old Trafford
The UEFA Europa League is back with another round of knock-out fixtures this week as Manchester United take on Roma in a semi-final showdown at Old Trafford on Thursday. You can watch this and other Europa League games live online. United head into this fixture on the back of a goalless away draw with Leeds United in the Premier League, which was the first time in ten matches that they failed to find the net. Coming into this encounter, the visitors have alternated draw and defeat in their last four competitive outings, conceding precisely three goals in each loss. Chris Smalling and Henrikh Mkhitaryan go up against their former side as they hope to guide Roma to their first-ever success in a major European competition. Manchester United Preview Following a disappointing UEFA Champion...
Roma join Tottenham and Juventus in race for Premier League defender
Roma have joined the race for Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard, according to Tuttomercatoweb. Vestergaard has been a hit at Southampton since signing from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2018. He made 42 appearances in his first two Premier League seasons and has featured a further 24 times this campaign. Vestergaard celebrates his goal against Brighton The Denmark international is renowned for being a good reader of the game and strong in the air, standing tall at 6ft 6ins. He can contribute at both ends of the pitch, netting three goals this season. Vestergaard has caught the eye of some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur both reportedly interested in his services. Tuttomercatoweb claims that Roma are also set to compete for his signature. Roma need ad...
Arsenal defensive duo out of big game, Solsjkaer set to shuffle starting XI
The Europa League returns with the quarter-final second leg ties scheduled to be played on Thursday. Manchester United will fancy their chances of progressing to the last four as they hold a two-goal advantage over Granada. However, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay all miss the game through suspension. Arsenal will be without David Luiz and Kieran Tierney for their tough trip to face Slavia Prague. The two sides are locked at 1-1 after the first game, leaving the Gunners needing to score at least once to reach the semi-finals. Roma are a good bet to go through to the next round after securing a 2-1 lead over Ajax in Amsterdam last week. Villarreal versus Dinamo Zagreb completes the quarter-final line-up with the La Liga side leading 1-0 after the first leg. Europa League Quarte...
Arsenal star misses big game, Solskjaer makes five changes
The Europa League takes centre stage this evening with the quarter-final second leg ties featuring some finely poised fixtures. We’ll update this story with reports, results and the latest Europa League highlights as the games are played. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes to Manchester United’s line-up for their home game against Granada. The Red Devils lead 2-0 after the first leg and should progress to the semi-finals. Tonight’s team news = locked in 🔒 Let’s finish this one off, Reds! ✊ 🔴 #MUFC🏆 #UEL — Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 15, 2021 Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is not in Arsenal’s squad for their fixture at Slavia Prague. The two sides drew 1-1 in the first leg. 📋 Tonight’s team news… 🏴...
Arsenal star dropped for big game, Solskjaer makes three changes
The Europa League takes centre stage this evening with the quarter-final first leg ties featuring some exciting fixtures. We’ll update this story with reports, results and the latest Europa League highlights as the games are played. The action is underway, with the two Premier League clubs strongly fancied to progress to the last four of the competition. David de Gea starts in goal for Manchester United against Granada, while Scott McTominay and Daniel James replace Fred and Edinson Cavani. Tonight’s team news has landed, Reds! 🛬 🔴 #MUFC🏆 #UEL — Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 8, 2021 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been left out of Arsenal’s starting XI for their game against Slavia Prague, but Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe return to the line-up. 📋...
