The long-standing feud between Erik ten Hag and Cristiano Ronaldo has reignited after the former Manchester United manager launched a scathing assessment of the Portuguese icon’s decline. Reflecting on their turbulent time together at Old Trafford, the Dutchman suggested that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been unable to perform at the highest level for several years.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Michael Carrick is still the right man to take Manchester United forward, despite a nine-game winless run that has left them 17th in the Premier League. Solskjaer also revealed he offered to step in after Ruben Amorim's sacking in January, but spoke highly of Carrick, his former assistant, when the club were weighing up their options.
Romeo Lavia has hailed Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United as a major declaration of intent for the remainder of the Premier League campaign. The Belgian midfielder played a pivotal role at Stamford Bridge as the Blues washed away the bitterness of their recent cup exit.
Barcelona starlet Fermin Lopez has handed Manchester United a significant blow by publicly rejecting their advances in favour of a long-term stay at Camp Nou. The 23-year-old midfielder has emerged as a top target for the Premier League giants following a string of sensational performances in La Liga.
Michael Carrick is facing immense pressure at Manchester United following a disastrous run of nine matches without a victory. As speculation mounts over his future at Old Trafford, Jamie Redknapp has identified the only two managers capable of rescuing the struggling club.
Danny Murphy has labelled Lisandro Martinez a growing liability for Manchester United following his red card against Chelsea. The former Liverpool midfielder insisted manager Michael Carrick is not entirely to blame for the club's ongoing crisis despite their miserable winless run stretching to nine games.
Bryan Mbeumo insists Manchester United can take genuine positives from their recent defeat to Chelsea despite suffering a frustrating second-half collapse at Stamford Bridge. The forward praised the squad's underlying unity and improved attacking intent under Michael Carrick following Lisandro Martinez's costly dismissal.
Cole Palmer has singled out Romeo Lavia for special praise following Chelsea's impressive Premier League victory over Manchester United. The England international believes his midfield team-mate is currently one of the most underrated players in the country after overcoming a string of frustrating injury problems.
Peter Schmeichel has put Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday "solely" on Lisandro Martinez's shoulders. The defender was at fault for Morgan Rogers' opener and was then sent off for the foul that gave Cole Palmer a penalty, and the former United goalkeeper is now convinced that Martinez is simply not a suitable player for the club.
Manchester United legend Ashley Cole has raised serious concerns regarding Michael Carrick's future at Old Trafford, suggesting the squad has lost faith in their manager. The Red Devils' dismal form continued on Saturday as they suffered a demoralising 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea, extending their winless streak to nine matches.
Michael Carrick has urged Manchester United to "keep moving forward" after a 2-0 defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday left them in danger of slipping into the relegation zone. United created a flurry of first-half chances but failed to take any, before Morgan Rogers struck after the interval and Lisandro Martinez was sent off for a second yellow card.
Xabi Alonso has hailed Romeo Lavia’s displays as deserving of "huge recognition" after the midfielder played a pivotal role in Chelsea’s victory over Manchester United. The Belgian youngster stepped into the starting lineup following an injury to Jordan Henderson and delivered a commanding performance in the heart of the pitch.
Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea asserted their dominance at Stamford Bridge, securing a clinical 2-0 victory through goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer. The tactical battle turned on Manchester United’s disciplinary failure, which left Michael Carrick’s side unable to withstand Chelsea’s superior positional play.
Manchester United slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea after a second-half collapse in west London. Michael Carrick's side were the better team in the first half, but wasted big chances before falling apart after the break.
Chelsea moved up to fourth in the Premier League table with a clinical 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer capitalised on a disciplinary meltdown from the visitors.
Chelsea secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, capitalising on a Lisandro Martinez red card. Second-half strikes from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer sealed the points for Xabi Alonso's side.
Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel has reportedly rejected an improved offer from Paris Saint-Germain, leaving Real Madrid as clear favourites to secure his signature. The highly-rated 16-year-old attacking midfielder is determined to leave Old Trafford after growing frustrated over his lack of first-team opportunities under Michael Carrick.
Paris Saint-Germain are closely monitoring Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi as he makes his return from a long-term foot injury. The French side face stiff competition from a host of Premier League heavyweights, including Arsenal and Manchester United, who are all circling the talented youngster.
Manchester United’s summer signing Andrey Santos has opened up about the one player who truly stood out when he faced the Red Devils during his time at Chelsea. The Brazilian midfielder completed a swift £48 million ($64m) move to Old Trafford after a productive season in London, swapping blue for red in a deal that surprised many.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has admitted that "hard truths" have been exchanged behind the scenes as the club grapples with an abysmal eight-game winless streak. The Red Devils boss remains under intense pressure to turn results around starting with a daunting trip to Chelsea this weekend.
Manchester United’s difficult season hit a new low on Friday as the squad faced the wrath of the general public during their journey to London ahead of a Chelsea clash. The Red Devils were met with a chorus of boos from frustrated commuters after their late arrival caused delays to a scheduled rail service.
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has firmly dismissed suggestions that Cole Palmer was ever close to joining Manchester United during the summer transfer window. The Spanish tactician insists the England international remains a fundamental part of the project at Stamford Bridge despite a difficult period last term.
Manchester United midfielder Andrey Santos has lifted the lid on the rapid summer negotiations that sealed his £50 million transfer from Premier League rivals Chelsea back in July. Ahead of Saturday's return to Stamford Bridge, the Brazilian explained how a routine family medical trip suddenly turned into a career-changing phone call.