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Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Como 1907 on Oct. 21 has ignited fresh criticism of the club’s direction. The author cites Lisandro Martinez’s pre‑match rant, Bruno Fernandes’ post‑match comments and Michael Carrick’s reaction as signs of deep unrest. Under the Glazers and now INEOS/Jim Ratcliffe, United suffer from erratic recruitment, cost‑cutting and a lack of tactical identity, leaving key positions thin and the squad disjointed. With only seven league games played, the pundits foresee a possible managerial change and a broader reset, though a quick fix could still keep European hopes alive.
Como 4-1 Manchester United: Player Ratings
Manchester United suffer a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League group stage, prompting a brutal player rating roundup. Goalkeeper Senne Lammens earns a 4, while defenders Diogo Dalot (5) and the makeshift back‑line of de Ligt, Maguire and Mazraoui receive low marks (3, 3 and 1) as lapses expose United’s defensive frailties. Midfielders Mount, Cunha, Tielemans and Fernandes are rated between 2 and 3, highlighting mismatched roles and a lack of mobility. Substitute Amad shines with a 5 and an assist, but manager Michael Carrick is condemned with a 2 for his selection amid injury woes and limited investment. The article details each player's performance and critiques United’s tactical plan.
Como vs Manchester United: Live stream, Time & How to watch
Manchester United return to Champions League action on Oct. 24, 2026, travelling to Italy for a first‑ever clash with Serie A newcomers Como. The Lariani, coached by Cesc Fabregas, leap‑frogged from the fourth tier in 2018/19 to a fourth‑place finish last season, highlighted by a 4‑1 home win over RB Leipzig and a 3‑1 away victory at Fiorentina. United seek to bounce back from a recent loss to Atlético Madrid and will field a likely 4‑2‑3‑1 line‑up featuring Lammens, Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot, Santos, Baleba, Amad, Tielemans, Fernandes and Mbeumo. The match kicks off at 3:00 p.m. UK time (evening in the US) and streams on Prime Video (UK), Paramount+ (US), DAZN/Fubo (Canada), with other options via LiveSoccerTV.
Match Preview: Como vs Manchester United
Manchester United head into Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Serie A side Como hoping to snap their first win since September 10. United sit 13th with three points after a 4-0 win over Sabah and a 2-0 loss to Atletico, while also languishing 13th in the Premier League after a 1-1 draw with Leeds. Coach Michael Carrick faces pressure as United have gone winless in six straight matches. Como, fresh off a 3-1 victory over Fiorentina that lifts them to fifth in Serie A, will make their Champions League debut against English opposition. Both teams have three points in the group stage, setting up a pivotal encounter.
Opinion: I Blame My Parents for This Manchester United Misery
The author blames his parents for the disappointment he feels watching Manchester United after growing up during the Sir Alex Ferguson era. He recalls a time when United always expected three points and dominated rivals like Leeds, but recent seasons under managers from David Moyes to Erik ten Hag have left him frustrated with draws and mid‑table finishes, such as a recent sixth‑place finish. He argues the club has shifted from trophy‑hungry to survival‑focused, a change he finds unacceptable compared to the fear‑inducing United of his youth.
Staff Takeaways: Leeds 1-1 Manchester United
Manchester United settle for a 1-1 draw at Leeds, sparking criticism over their stagnant attack. Despite a solid defensive showing, United managed only one shot on target after a 25-yard effort and produced a meagre 0.25 xG, with limited chances from the wings and central areas. Columnists decry the lack of urgency, pointing to Bruno Fernandes’ diminished impact compared with last season and warning that the club is slipping from title contenders to mid‑table mediocrity. The article calls for tactical changes to unlock goal‑scoring before United’s season stalls.
Leeds United 1-1 Manchester United: Reds fade in second half of third straight PL draw
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United side drew for a third straight match in the Premier League on Sunday after a 1-1 result at Elland Road. The squad managed to leave Leeds unscathed despite a testy match and a hostile road atmosphere, but there will be disappointment again that the side missed on opportunities to get forward. […]
Manchester United 3-1 Charlton: Ella Toone belter sets the tone for road win
Manchester United Women have three wins in a row after another road trip in the Women’s Super League. The Reds traveled to Charlton on Sunday and handled business early in a 3-1 victory. Manager Eva Olid kept about the same starting XI as she had settled on in WSL play before the international break. Ella […]
Leeds United vs. Manchester United: Live stream, Time & How to watch
Manchester United return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon as we travel to West Yorkshire to take on rivals Leeds United. Although the atmosphere at Elland Road will no doubt be hostile, the Reds are unbeaten in our last seven visits there, the most recent being a 1-1 draw in January earlier this year. […]
Three Points: Manchester United at Leeds United
Three points for Manchester United ahead of a big battle for three points at Elland Road on Sunday. Defensive Organisation United have been easy to play through all season. It wouldn’t come as a surprise if Michael Carrick switches to a low block against an in-form Leeds side. The other option is to switch from […]
Match Preview: Leeds United vs Manchester United
Leeds United host bitter rivals Manchester United at Elland Road for Matchweek 7 of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign. With electric hostility expected in West Yorkshire, both sides aim to bounce back from recent setbacks and claim essential points in one of English football’s most intense historic rivalries. Leeds seek to capitalise on home support […]
Lisandro Martinez’s Gamble Will Define the Season
Lisandro Martinez’s post-match interview was among a series of statements from United’s senior players in recent months that highlight the same issue: the club’s lack of urgency. Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, and Bruno Fernandes hinted at it this summer, and Casemiro had alluded to the same after his first season. Even Marcus Rashford’s move to […]
Opinion: Martínez Is Right About Manchester United, But What’s His Endgame?
I have absolutely no problem with what Lisandro Martínez said following Manchester United’s embarrassing 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid. In fact, I applaud him for having the guts to say it publicly. He’s right about the lack of ambition, the questionable recruitment, and the failure of those running the club to give Michael Carrick the […]
Lisandro Martinez calls out club leadership in post-match interview
Well, at least the docuseries should be good. Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez gave the fans something to hold onto after a frustrating 2-0 defeat on the road at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. He gave an honest and insightful assessment of the club’s slow summer transfer window ahead of a season in which the club […]
Player Ratings: Atletico Madrid 2-0 Manchester United
Player ratings from Manchester United’s 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League League Phase. Senne Lammens – 4 Not particularly at fault for either goal but ultimately didn’t do enough. Diogo Dalot – 3 Continues to have his positioning exposed out of possession. Provides composure on the ball in the first two thirds […]
Atletico Madrid 2-0 Manchester United: Winless skid continues with frustrating loss in Europe
Manchester United’s UEFA Champions League campaign took a hit on Tuesday with a loss in Spain to Atletico Madrid. The match got off to a fast start, but not for the Reds. Atletico were able to build quickly in the opening minute, taking over possession deep and narrowly avoiding a turnover to Carlos Baleba on […]
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United: Live stream, Time & How to watch
Desperate for a positive spark to reinvigorate their season, struggling Manchester United will travel to face in-form Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday for matchday two of the Champions League’s league phase. Los Rojiblancos are eyeing a fifth win on the bounce in midweek, while the Red Devils are looking for their first […]
Champions League Match Preview: Atletico de Madrid vs. Manchester United
Manchester United are back in UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday evening as we travel to face Spanish giants Atletico de Madrid. The Reds have in store a first European away game in this competition in almost three years, when we drew against Galatasaray in November 2023. And it is an in-form Atleti side that […]
Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Reds squander goal and man advantage
Manchester United returned to Premier League action on Saturday against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. It was a good opportunity to get the season back on track, but Michael Carrick’s side couldn’t get over the line in yet another draw. The first half was one way traffic for nearly a half hour with Tottenham pinning […]
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur: Live stream, Time & How to watch
Premier League basement club Tottenham Hotspur will endeavour to end their winless streak when they travel to Old Trafford to face another bottom-half club in Manchester United on Saturday evening. These two teams butt heads eight months on from the Red Devils securing a 2-0 home win over Spurs, courtesy of goals from Bryan Mbeumo […]
Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Tottenham
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur both probably needed a long Premier League break to reflect on what’s not worked so far. In short, almost everything. Since a 5-2 win against Ipswich, United are winless in four domestic matches, a sequence that includes an EFL Cup defeat to Brighton. A home defeat against 10-man Manchester City […]
Tactical Analysis: Youri Tielemans giveth and Youri Tielemans taketh
In the winter of 2019 Paul Pogba was in the form of his life. Manchester United had won 14 of 17 matches with the Frenchman at the forefront of it all. That March he went away on international duty where he started flirting with a potential move to Real Madrid. Pogba would end up staying, […]
Eva Olid’s focus on building confidence from back to front
Manchester United Women head into the international break with a bit more confidence and a few more points than some fans might have expected after the two early losses to start the season. New manager Eva Olid inherited a squad in a bit of turmoil after summer departures from both the team and former manager, […]
Our new app launched one month ago today
A month ago we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. Quite a few of you have downloaded it over the past month and have been using it. The goal with this app was to make it easier to join […]
Three Reasons to Keep The Faith
It’s been a tough start to the season for Manchester United. Here are three reasons why I’m keeping the faith and not jumping overboard just yet. Kobbie Mainoo The United midfielder has made a massive leap, and the data backs it up. When Kobbie Mainoo first broke through, we knew he was a talent: he […]
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