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Here are the ratings from Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur: Starters Senne Lammens – 7 Helped us keep the lead for most of the game. He couldn’t do much about either goal. Noussair Mazraoui – 4 Sluggish all game. Hasn’t looked too sharp since coming back into the squad. Harry Maguire – 7 […]
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Manchester United blew a slim lead at Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League action on Saturday, failing to capitalize on a slow-paced game and capitulating in the final minutes. Ruben Amorim’s side was shuffled a bit for the occasion, moving Amad into the front three with Noussair Mazraoui at wing back and Bryan Mbeumo on the […]
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Manchester United have lost their first match of the 2025/26 Barclays Women’s Super League season. The Reds fell 1-0 at home to Aston Villa at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday. A slow first half saw United struggle to even find a chance on tartget, allowing the Villains time to settle and strike through Miriael Taylor […]
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Sitting level on points and within touching distance of the Premier League’s top three, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United do battle in North London on Saturday lunchtime. The two teams meet for the first time since last season’s Europa League final in May when Brennan Johnson scored the only goal in a 1-0 triumph for […]
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Manchester United are back in Premier League action this weekend, kicking off the weekend slate in a rematch of the UEFA Europa League Final against Spurs. If Ruben Amorim and co. are to avenge the loss in May, it will take some focused play on the road in London. The Left Flank United are far […]
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Manchester United are on the road in the Premier League again at the weekend, facing Tottenham Hotspur in our last game before the final international break of 2025. Although having to settle for a point at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, the 2-2 draw stretched our unbeaten run to four games and a win in north […]
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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Big congrats are due to the new Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Heintschel, unfortunately, Manchester United did not send three points as a wedding gift. Still, Colin and Pauly got together to recap the Reds on the road, settling for a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday thanks to […]
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Over the past weekend, hundreds of millions of Americans turned back their clocks one hour, giving themselves an extra hour of sleep and resetting their circadian rhythms in the process. And over in England, Carlos Henrique Casemiro turned back his clock and demonstrated why, even at 33, he’s still got plenty of gas left in […]
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Here are the ratings from Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest: Starters Senne Lammens – 6 Couldn’t do much about either goal. His bottom level is fairly high, which bodes well for the side. Diogo Dalot – 3 Another poor performance. Has been the under-par performer in recent weeks. Leny Yoro – 5 Struggled […]
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Manchester United’s winning run did not extend to four games, but a spectacular, memorable hit from Amad did secure a draw for the Reds on the road at the City Ground. A 2-2 result against Nottingham Forest, likely a deserved result for United, but still a match both teams will have wanted more from. Ruben […]
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A resurgent Manchester United outfit will be looking to climb back into the top four of the Premier League table when they travel to the City Ground to face Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon. The Red Devils are out for revenge against the Tricky Trees after they were beaten in both home and […]
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Build-Up Play Sean Dyche’s sides are set up to nullify aerial threats. In recent weeks, United have gone long in build-up and will have to mix this up a little by going short at times. Sean Dyche’s sides also tend to press quite cohesively, even if they don’t always press high. United are the away […]
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Manchester United are looking to start November in positive fashion when facing Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The City Ground encounter offers an opportunity to make it four wins on the spin and maintain our momentum, which has been gathering pace under head coach Ruben Amorim. Forest have a new man […]
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Six years ago, Juventus were hanging onto the last vestiges of their Scudetto dynasty, Liverpool were preparing to end a three-decade-long title drought, whilst Bayern Munich were transforming into an unstoppable cog under new coach Hansi Flick. Wayne Rooney was plying his trade outside of Europe with MLS side D.C. United, whilst Joshua Zirkzee was […]
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Earlier this week, I had the great pleasure of reading Gilead, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Marilynne Robinson. Just like one loves to go through all the post-match commentary after an enjoyable Manchester United performance, I like to hear about the works that leave a mark on me by the people who made the work. […]
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For the first time in a while, Manchester United will have a very deep field of Player of the Month candidates. Manchester United’s October Player of the Month voting opened to fans on the club website this week, and fans can vote here for their preferred recipient. Goalkeeper Senne Lammens, defender Matthijs De Ligt, and […]
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Whisper it softly, but Manchester United are starting to find some momentum for the first time in Ruben Amorim’s nearly year-long spell in charge. After a dreadful start that saw them lose to Arsenal and draw to Fulham in the league as well as lose on penalties to League Two side Grimsby Town, United have […]
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Manchester United’s Jess Park has been named as Player of the Month after a scintillating October for Marc Skinner’s side. Having made the switch to the red side of Manchester on the eve of the season, Park has settled into life at United with ease and in October, played a key part in their 1-1 […]
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Manchester United stars Ella Toone and Maya Le Tissier both featured in the starting XI for England in a Tuesday friendly against Australia, and both players featured in their preferred positions. Le Tissier, who Sarina Wiegman said repeatedly is also a right back in her view, played alongside Esme Morgan in the center of the […]
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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings. Colin, Nathan and Pauly recap Manchester United’s win over Brighton & Hove Albion, making it three wins straight in the Premier League for the Reds. As always, thank you for listening and be sure to rate five stars, leave a review or question, and subscribe wherever you get your […]
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A quick look ahead to Manchester United’s winter schedule might not bear too much dread as United don’t have to navigate the Premier League fixture list on top of League Cup and/or European competitions this year. While it delivers a big hit on the club’s revenue, it gives manager Ruben Amorim and his squad more […]
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There’s an old adage in football that you should never change a winning team. It’s one of those recycled lines that’s been regurgitated over and over for so long it’s become part of the fabric of football punditry but it is in fact very dumb advice. Unless you have by far and away the best […]
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Manchester United’s recruitment has, for good reason, been under the microscope for some time. Many interested observers point to the summer of 2009 as a watershed moment in the club’s recent history. Cristiano Ronaldo left for Real Madrid, and Carlos Tevez left for rivals, Manchester City. Ronaldo was expected to leave and was sold for […]
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Earlier this month, I wrote about Manchester United’s need for depth in midfield as Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro continue to be the preferred and most dependable duo in Ruben Amorim’s setup. The pair have been crucial in United turning form around in October, and winning three games in a row in Premier League play since […]
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Here are the ratings from Manchester United’s 4-2 win over Brighton at Old Trafford. Starters Senne Lammens – 6 Could’ve done better on the first goal, but another composed performance. He’ll have to work on little things, but his fundamentals look sound. Diogo Dalot – 5 He’s starting games because he’s more reliable than anyone […]
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