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Three Points: Manchester United vs. Newscastle United

Lisandro Martinez  With Bruno Fernandes out and Kobbie Mainoo a doubt, we might see Lisandro Martinez in midfield once again. The Argentine’s qualities on the ball and calmness under pressure might give Ruben Amorim a different option in midfield for the rest of the season. This isn’t great news for Manuel Ugarte, who has struggled […]

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Team News: Manchester United vs. Newcastle United

Manchester United returns to action on Boxing Day at Old Trafford, facing Newcastle in hopes of recording a victory at home for the first time since October. Ruben Amorim’s side will be without their captain Bruno Fernandes after sustaining an injury in a defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday, and the manager offered updates on […]

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Christmas Villains

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!Nathan and Pauly get together to talk about Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa from the weekend and look ahead to a Boxing Day matchup with Newcastle later in the week.As always, thank you for listening and be sure to subscribe and save wherever you get your podcasts!

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Tactical Analysis: Did the better team lose?

There wasn’t a Manchester United fan in the world that didn’t let out a grown when they first saw the team news for Sunday’s match against Aston Villa. We knew it was going to be rough. Noussair Mazraoui, Bryan Abeumo, and Amad were all away on AFCON duty and Casemiro was suspended. The news that […]

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Staff Takeaways: Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United

Staff Takeaways from Manchester United 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. Pauly: This was your house money game Every team has their first XI. After that you have a couple of like for like changes on the bench and a few players who can play in a variety of different spots. In theory it creates a […]

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Player Ratings: Manchester United 1-2 Aston Villa

Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 1-2 loss against Aston Villa: Starters Senne Lammens – 5 Wasn’t as busy as Martinez, but on the losing side. Made a couple of saves. Couldn’t have done much for the goals. Diogo Dalot – 4 A frustrating player. Far too casual on the second goal. Leny […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United: The Reds Not Welcomed in Morgan Rogers’ Neighborhood

Manchester United’s four-match unbeaten run ended at Villa Park, Sunday, as the Reds fell to the hosts 2-1 on the back of a brace from Morgan Rogers while Matheus Cunha scored the only goal for United. The Reds now sit in seventh place following Sunderland’s draw over the weekend. The scoreline was not as staggering […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Manchester United Women through to League Cup semis

It was another weekend of coming from behind against Spurs for Manchester United Women, and this time they finished the job. The Reds faced Tottenham in the Barclays Women’s Super League Cup on Sunday, and overcame an early goal in a 2-1 comeback win to advance to the semifinal stage of the competition. Drew Spence […]

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Aston Villa vs Manchester United: Live Stream, Time, & How to Watch The Match Online

Sunday’s sole Premier League fixture is a particularly mouthwatering one, as title contenders Aston Villa and top-four outsiders Manchester United collide in the West Midlands. The Lions are seeking a terrific 10th straight victory across all competitions this weekend, while the Red Devils endeavour to stretch their respectable unbeaten run to five games in the top flight. Man United […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Three Points: Aston Villa vs. Manchester United

Manchester United are on the road this week, looking for a third away win in a row against third-place Aston Villa on Sunday. Here’s three things to keep track of on the search for three points. Right flank  With no Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo, the right flank will be the biggest question mark ahead […]

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Match Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester United

Manchester United’s final Premier League outing before Christmas is a trip to face an Aston Villa side on an impressive winning run. The Midlanders made it nine victories in a row, in all competitions, by coming from behind to beat West Ham United 3-2 last weekend. Unai Emery’s side have powered up to third in […]

MLS

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Match Preview: Manchester United Women host Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United Women host Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday’s League Cup quarter-final, in what is our last game of 2025. It’s a repeat of last weekend’s thrilling WSL encounter, which ended in a 3-3 draw with the Reds scoring three times in the final 20 minutes. Marc Skinner’s side then overcame Juventus, 1-0, in Turin, to […]

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Team News and Form: Aston Villa vs. Manchester United

Manchester United travel to Birmingham this weekend to lock horns against a high-flying Aston Villa outfit. Aston Villa come into this match on the back of a 3-2 victory over West Ham in their previous match. The Hamerers opened the scoring in the very first minute of the game through Mateus Fernandes. Unai Emery’s men […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Bournemouth Bonanza

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Colin and Nathan recap a wild Premier League meeting with Bournemouth on Monday. Manchester United twice led in an eventual 4-4 draw at Old Trafford, featuring a lot of good and bad for both sides involved.As always, thank you for listening and we appreciate your patronage. Be sure to […]

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Manchester United draw Atletico in UWCL Playoff

Manchester United Women are through to the next round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, drawing Atletico Madrid in the playoff round of the tournament. The Reds already took down Atletico earlier in the group phase, taking all three points home after holding on with just 10 players after a red card. It came as […]

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Why United Should Be Doing Everything to Sign Semenyo

The January transfer window is just a few weeks away, and one team that is in desperate need of a mid-season reinforcement is Manchester United. They need a player who can help them compete for the Champions League positions and deliver week in week out. They don’t need a rookie who’s learning on the job; […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Tactical Analysis: Fluid formation amid the chaos

It’s amazing what one report can do. Prior to Monday’s match against Bournemouth The Athletic released a report stating that Ruben Amorim was thinking of changing Manchester United’s formation from a back three to a back four. “The trip to Molineux (a week prior) would go ahead with the usual system but after that changes […]

NFL

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Staff Takeaways: Manchester United 4-4 Bournemouth

Colin – Mainoo is built for the chaos, but not for defending it Ruben Amorim has faced a hail of questions about the inclusion of Kobbie Mainoo in his plans for much of this season, and rightfully so. The young midfielder quickly broke into the first team under Erik ten Hag and looked like a […]

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Player Ratings: Manchester United 4-4 Bournemouth

Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 4-4 draw against Bournemouth: Starters Senne Lammens – 6 Bournemouth were clinical today. Made three good saves and two right at the end. Could’ve done better in preparation for the third goal. Diogo Dalot – 5 Played his part in another goal, and less Leny Yoro – […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Live Stream, Time, & How to Watch The Match Online

Manchester United will be aiming to make it successive wins in the Premier League when they welcome Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Monday night. The Red Devils are sixth in the Premier League table, one point behind fourth-placed Crystal Palace, while the Cherries are 13th in the division on 20 points. Ruben Amorim’s side have […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Three Points: Manchester United vs. Bournemouth

Manchester United are back in action at Old Trafford in the Premier League this evening, and are looking for their first home win since October against Brighton & Hove Albion. With the prospect of losing all three of Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad on the day they’re to be released for international duty, Ruben […]

NFL

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Manchester United 3-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Toone and Rolfo cap three-goal comeback

Manchester United Women have still never lost to Tottenham, despite a very strong effort from the North London visitors on Sunday. The Reds came out and dominated the first half, recording 14 shots with three attempts on target, generating 1.62 xG and playing much of the half in Spurs territory. And yet, United went into […]

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Why Matheus Cunha needs to bring his best vs. Bournemouth

Manchester United will be looking to achieve something on Monday that they have not done since May 20, 2023: beat Bournemouth. Since claiming a third-straight win vs. Bournemouth, United would lose 3-0 at Old Trafford before drawing 2-2 at the Vitality Stadium, followed by another humiliating 3-0 defeat at home. Their next meeting would come […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Bournemouth

Manchester United face another Monday night assignment, when hosting Bournemouth in a 20:00 GMT kick-off. The Reds go into the contest in good heart after a resounding 4-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the same time slot and will be keen to maintain a league position within the European places. After disappointing results against Everton […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads