Former Premier League midfielder Sandro has claimed Manchester United missed a golden opportunity after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement by failing to appoint Harry Redknapp. Reflecting on the club’s turbulent post-Ferguson era, he insists Redknapp’s authority, man-management and attacking philosophy were exactly what United needed to avoid more than a decade of decline.
Mason Greenwood has been applauded for the “against all odds” impact that he has made in French football. World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf, who is a Marseille native, has told GOAL why the former Manchester United forward deserves immense credit for what he has achieved at Stade Velodrome. He has also addressed the transfer talk that Greenwood continues to generate.
Manchester United are a better footballing side under Ruben Amorim, that is undeniable. They move the ball far quicker and with a purpose that was largely lacking under the Portuguese manager's bumbling predecessor Erik ten Hag, whose poor decision-making set the club back years. Fans are getting proper entertainment in exchange for their money and time again, which means Amorim has hit the minimum requirement 13 months into his reign.
Ruben Amorim fears Manchester United are going to “struggle” after club captain Bruno Fernandes was added to their list of absentees, but the Portuguese will not be demanding that club bosses make funds available in the January transfer window. Instead, in a bleak warning to supporters, the Red Devils are planning to battle through with what they have.
Leny Yoro saw his performance for Manchester United in their 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa torn apart by Red Devils legends Roy Keane and Gary Neville. The French defender had to shoulder much of the blame for both of Morgan Rogers’ goals in the West Midlands, with United accused of being “one of the worst teams in the league” when out of possession.
Aston Villa mocked viral Manchester United fan 'The United Strand' after beating the Red Devils 2-1 and extending their winning run to 10 games across all competitions. The viral sensation, whose real name is Frank Ilett, has vowed not to cut his hair until United win five matches in a row. The closest Ruben Amorim's side have come to that feat since his appointment was three games, a run which ended in November.
Ruben Amorim has revealed Bruno Fernandes suffered 'soft tissue' damage during Manchester United's 2-1 loss at Aston Villa. The battling Red Devils were undone by two fine strikes from Morgan Rogers, which came either side of Matheus Cunha's equaliser. But ultimately, the visitors' afternoon was overshadowed by the injury picked up by their near-ever present captain.
Former Manchester United favourite Nemanja Matic came in support of the club, ex-head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as the midfielder claimed that the Norwegian 'deserved more time' as Man Utd boss. Solskjaer lasted almost three years at Old Trafford before being sacked by his former club due to a poor start to their campaign in the 2021-22 season.
Manchester United saw festive cheer sapped by an injury to Bruno Fernandes during their visit to Aston Villa, with a Morgan Rogers brace firing the hosts to a 2-1 win and 10th consecutive victory in all competitions. Matheus Cunha was handed a gift late in the first-half, as he found the target, but defensive frailties ensured that the Red Devils left the West Midlands with nothing to show for their efforts.
Kobbie Mainoo has been left out of Manchester United's matchday squad to face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. The midfielder was expected to at least be among the substitutes but was a surprise omission from the Red Devils' travelling party. A reason has now been given for his absence as United look to kick off the festive period with a win on the road.
An executive from a Premier League club is being investigated by London’s Metropolitan Police for non-recent sex offences, report The Athletic. The man - who has been described as “well-known” - is still working in the English top flight while the case is being investigated by the police. In a statement, the police said no arrests have been made.
A transfer update has been delivered on Christian Pulisic, with the USMNT star generating exit talk at AC Milan. A return to the Premier League has been speculated on for the former Chelsea forward, with Manchester United said to be one of his many suitors. It is, however, being claimed that there has been “zero” contact from England regarding the United States international.
Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard says he is “open” to new opportunities in the January transfer window as he looks to continue his playing career following an emotional departure from FC Seoul earlier this month. The England international has opened up about the “strong legacy” he has left behind in South Korea following his near two-year spell in Asia.
Cruz Beckham has angrily shut down reports saying his parents Sir David and Victoria have unfollowed his brother Brooklyn on Instagram, claiming they have actually been blocked by their eldest son on the social media platform. The latest chapter in what has fast become a bitter public feud has been written, with there appearing to be no sign of an immediate end to the family saga.
Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are ready to enter the January transfer market but only if the “perfect” player is available. The Red Devils continue to be linked with a host of central midfielders but the Portuguese head coach has suggested the club are even prepared to strengthen in another area of the pitch, provided the signing is one for the long term.
Jadon Sancho might be more of a basketball man than baseball but ever since he joined Aston Villa he has been on his third strike. He flopped terribly at Manchester United even before blowing his career up over a petty dispute with Erik ten Hag. He then failed to convince on loan at Chelsea, who backed out of an agreed deal to sign him. Now he is a periphery squad member for Villa.
Manchester United have been told to sign Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi to replace Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo during their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) absence. The Red Devils are bracing themselves for a difficult festive period as the AFCON threatens to strip Ruben Amorim of a crucial spine on the right side of his team. With the tournament in Morocco beginning over Christmas and running until mid-January, the absences of three key squad members, including Noussair Mazraoui, are expected to leave a significant dent in their resources.
Manchester United to advance with Antoine Semenyo interest after Patrick Dorgu was left "ruined" by tough Old Trafford experience. It is another effort in Ruben Amorim’s recalibrated recruitment strategy, with the club increasingly determined to fix a problem position that has undermined their consistency this season.
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has come to the aid of Bruno Fernandes, saying the midfielder is only on the receiving end of “lazy” criticism because he is in the spotlight as the club’s talisman. The Red Devils captain has been told he - like Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo - is an easy target for scorn because of his “enormous” contribution at Old Trafford.
Sir Alex Ferguson has delivered a stark assessment of Manchester United’s long road back to the summit of English football, suggesting the club could face another decade without a league title despite early signs of progress under Ruben Amorim. Speaking during a visit to Bahrain, the legendary former manager offered a realistic prediction of the future, acknowledging the scale of the task at hand while urging patience in a demanding era.
Ruben Amorim has said he will not punish Kobbie Mainoo for his brother's provocative t-shirt, insisting it will have no impact on whether or not the homegrown midfielder will start Manchester United's next game against Aston Villa. The coach also accused the club's young players including Chido Obi and Harry Amass of being entitled after they appeared to respond to previous comments he made.
The identity of the star that "pushed" for a barber shop at Manchester United’s recently renovated Carrington training centre has been revealed. It is claimed that Diogo Dalot was the man eager to ensure that Red Devils stars did not have to go off site for a trim, with a hairdresser that boasts ties to Old Trafford icon Cristiano Ronaldo being drafted in.
Scott McTominay has delivered his verdict on why certain players have improved after leaving Manchester United, with the Scotland international saying there is no obvious "excuse" as to why that has happened. McTominay is, as a Serie A title winner with Napoli, one of several stars to have flourished since severing ties with Premier League heavyweights at Old Trafford.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has opened up on his turbulent spell at Old Trafford, revealing he rejected two opportunities to leave the club despite personal frustration and uncertainty around his future. The Portugal international admitted his time at United has not unfolded as he hoped, but insists his belief in winning trophies remains the driving force behind staying put.
Manchester United have reportedly softened their stance on Kobbie Mainoo ahead of the January transfer window, with the club now prepared to listen to offers after previously shutting down all interest. While Ruben Amorim still wants to keep the midfielder at Old Trafford, reduced game time and growing outside noise mean United are no longer ruling anything out.
Kobbie Mainoo is currently in a challenging situation at Manchester United, grappling with a lack of consistent playing time under head coach Ruben Amorim this season, a dynamic made more public by a controversial t-shirt display from his half-brother. But he has been urged to focus on football and prove everyone wrong, rather than leave the club on loan in January, by club legend Roy Keane.
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