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Here are our staff takeaways after a nice win over an old rival to secure European football next season. Vince Roseta: The formation was the key Manchester United didn’t try to outplay Liverpool by dominating the ball, rather they sat in a compact shape, stayed organized. The 4-2-3-1 shape, got Liverpools fullbacks on an island and once […]
There’s no hyperbole in saying it’s been a big week for Kobbie Mainoo. On Thursday, Manchester United announced the Carrington graduate had just signed a new contract keeping the midfielder at Old Trafford until 2031. Three days later, Mainoo scored the winner against Liverpool, in front of the Stretford End, to seal qualification for next […]
Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 3-2 win against Liverpool: Starters Senne Lammens – 4 Silly mistake, but it’ll be forgotten. Diogo Dalot – 5 Had a great chance towards the end, but never looked like scoring. Had some trouble against Ngumoha towards the end. Harry Maguire – 5 When Maguire is at […]
Manchester United defeated rivals Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday, securing the top priority under interim boss Michael Carrick of Champions League qualification and doing so against the old rivals. It wasn’t quite the thumping it seemed it would be after the opening 20 minutes, but a job done and another memorable goal in […]
While neither Manchester United nor Liverpool are vying for Premier League glory this season, Sunday’s Old Trafford main event is arguably still the biggest game in English football. The stakes are raised even higher than normal for gameweek 35 too, as the hosts will be assured of a Champions League spot with all three points, […]
Manchester United face Liverpool at Old Trafford this Sunday, with the chance to confirm our spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. United one step towards that goal last time out in M16 against Brentford, with goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko sealing all three points, as Mathias Jensen’s late goal was rendered a mere consolation. […]
The stumble down the final stretch continued on Saturday for Manchester United Women and manager Marc Skinner. His side drew 1-1 at home against Brighton & Hove Albion, rescuing a point with a stoppage-time goal from Lea Schuller but giving even more of a buffer for third-placed Arsenal. The Gunners have a one-point lead on […]
New episode of The Fergie Fledglings podcast! Colin, Nathan and Pauly discuss Manchester United’s win over Brentford, closing in on Europe under Michael Carrick and the Liverpool game next Sunday. As always, thank you for listening and be sure to save and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
It’s rivalry time again. Manchester United take on Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. There isn’t quite as much at stake as it seemed there may be a couple of months ago, but even with European football all but wrapped up for both teams, it’s a fascinating matchup between the old rivals. Here’s three points […]
He’s staying home. Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has signed a contract extension through 2031, a five-year deal to stay with his boyhood club and cement the first move in a major summer for the midfield. “I have grown up seeing the impact that our club has on our city, and I relish the responsibility […]
Leah Galton, one of the longest tenured players in the Manchester United Women squad, one of just three remaining original members of the inaugural 2018/19 squad, is set to leave the club after eight years. United announced the news on Wednesday, confirming what many had suspected about the winger’s future with the Reds. “I never […]
Kobbie Mainoo put in one of his finest displays in a United shirt against Brentford this week. He didn’t make a direct contribution with a goal or an assist, but his excellent run with the ball at the start of the game set United in motion, and he never looked back from there. He also […]
Manchester United took care of business against Brentford Monday night to all but punch their ticket into next seasons Champions League. One more win, or just a single dropped point from Brighton will earn them a trip into Europe. United have charged up the table under Michael Carrick, winning nine of the Geordie’s 13 matches […]
Colin: Senne Lammens has no fear, like Tom F***ing Cruise Yeah, yeah, my takeaway is also a tweet that I’m going to attach here as well. Sue me! Anyway, the story of Senne Lammens in his debut season gets another solid addition. The Belgian made an impact between the posts in a game where the […]
Manchester United moved within two points of guaranteeing Champions League football as the third-place Reds earned a 2-1 victory over Brentford, and Casemiro set the new Premier League record of eight headed goals scored by a midfielder. Casemiro broke the deadlock early in the 11th minute after a bright start for the hosts. A through […]
Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 2-1 win against Brentford: Starters Senne Lammens – 8 There were lots of good individual displays today, and it started with the young keeper. Made some of his best saves all season in the game. Diogo Dalot – 5 Played a few different defensive roles today, but […]
Manchester United will be bidding to take another huge step towards securing Champions League football for next season when they welcome Brentford to Old Trafford on Monday night. United can wrap up a place in the Top 4 with six points from their remaining five matches, and a win over the Bees would go a […]
Needing just four points this season to seal a Champions League berth for the next one, Manchester United welcome Brentford on Monday night at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have surged well under coach Michael Carrick as they now sit third in the league standings with 58 points across the board. Eight points separate them […]
Manchester United could move a step closer to confirming UEFA Champions League football for next season, when we host Brentford on Monday evening. The Reds need a maximum of two wins from our final five fixtures to rubberstamp a top-five finish, but may require even fewer points by the time we kick off against the Bees. Keith […]
Manchester United drew 0-0 away to Tottenham Hotspur, in our first Barclays Women’s Super League clash for nearly a month. The match marked the return of Ella Toone, but again Marc Skinner’s side was unprepared to shake off the bad month of March and change its fortunes. The side remains winless against the top teams […]
Harry Maguire Harry Maguire will return to the XI after serving his ban. He should start the game alongside Ayden Heaven, who was impressive against Chelsea. The two, as things stand, are the most physically imposing pair in the side and will be up against one of the best sides on set-pieces in the league. […]
Manchester United is nearly there in its crawl back into the Top 4 and qualification for Europe, and a big reason why has been a makeshift defensive unit that finds a way regardless of injuries or suspensions. United legend Gary Pallister, a four-time Premier League winner at the heart of the United defense, took the […]
It’s so close, they can almost taste it. Despite a cataclysmic start to the campaign under Rúben Amorim, Manchester United have managed to get their act together under Michael Carrick and string together an impressive run of form. Whilst they haven’t yet managed the five-game winning streak needed to put an end to Frank Ilett’s […]
New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!Nathan and Pauly recap a big win for Manchester United over Chelsea, joined late by Colin, who was on the ground at the Tampa Fan Fest.As always, thank you for listening and be sure to save and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Manchester United is reportedly very close to keeping one of its own at home for the foreseeable future. Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, once exiled this season, has reportedly played his way back into the picture with the club hierarchy and is set for a new contract to stay at his boyhood club. Samuel Luckhurst reported on […]