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Match Preview: Liverpool vs. Manchester United

Manchester United next face rivals Liverpool at Anfield as Premier League action resumes this weekend. Players from both sides are returning from action with their respective countries this week as the October international break comes to an end, but it’s straight back in at the deep end with a tough assignment on Merseyside. United are […]

United Women chart impressive course through WCL openers with 1-0 win over Atleti

Manchester United Women have two wins and two clean sheets through two UEFA Women’s Champions League matches. Sure, they were both 1-0 wins, and perhaps United could have done more to get some goals flowing, but for a team making its Champions League group stage debut it’s hard to ask for much more. As frustrating […]

Figure Out the Basics and Stick to Them

Ruben Amorim is the manager of Manchester United. He’s young and has a successful record behind him. He sticks to his guns. He has been empowered to stick to them by those he reports to: the sporting director, the CEO, and the owner. During games, the fans sing his name. This summer, he acquired the […]

Leny Yoro Named to 2025 Golden Boy Shortlist

Leny Yoro was named on the shortlist for Tuttosport’s 2025 Golden Boy Award. Players under the age of 21 are eligible to win. The 19-year-old, going on 20 next month, was a bright spot during one of Manchester United’s darkest seasons, performance-wise. A summer 2024 transfer, Yoro made 33 appearances in his first season with […]

Tactical Analysis: Tactical vs individual mistakes

One of the most common questions I get asked is how can you tell if a mistake is due to the tactical system or just the individual error of the player? It’s a very good question, not just because Ruben Amorim made comments about it in his press conference before the Sunderland match, but because […]

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