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

Seeking to win three Premier League matches in a row, United welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Old Trafford on Saturday evening. The Red Devils and the Seagulls butt heads for the first time since January when the latter secured a 3-1 top-flight away victory against the former. Man United will welcome a return to Old Trafford […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Predicted XI: Manchester United vs. Brighton

Manchester United will aim to make it three victories in a row when they welcome Brighton to Old Trafford this weekend. All eyes were on Ruben Amorim in their previous matchday as Manchester United sent shockwaves around the Premier League table by sealing a win over Liverpool at Anfield. The Red Devils left Merseyside with […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Maguire and Mount questionable for Brighton clash

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim cast some doubt on Harry Maguire and Mason Mount’s fitness ahead of a Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend. “The squad is fine,” Amorim said. “We have some doubts, we had some issues during the week with Harry Maguire and Mason Mount. Knocks but nothing serious. […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Three Points: Manchester United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

Manchester United return to Premier League action this weekend at Old Trafford, welcoming Brighton & Hove Albion to town with hopes of building a winning streak after wins over Sunderland and Liverpool. Here are three points of emphasis ahead of the Saturday match. Who Starts at the Back?  Brighton have become United’s bogey team in […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Team News: Manchester United vs. Brighton

Manchester United are aiming for a third successive Premier League win when Brighton & Hove Albion come to Old Trafford on Saturday. Ruben Amorim’s men followed up the 2-0 victory over Sunderland prior to the international break by overcoming Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield. United have won each of our three home fixtures after the luckless […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Jess Park withdraws from England duty to continue concussion recovery

Manchester United Women midfielder Jess Park withdrew from the Lionesses squad after suffering a concussion in a 4-1 win over Everton in Barclays Women’s Super League play, the club confirmed on Wednesday. Park, who scored twice against the Toffees in a late cameo, did not travel with United for a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Rumor: Elliot Anderson added to mix of midfield targets

It’s not the international break anymore, and yet the name drop of Manchester United in the transfer rumor mill was used again this week. The Reds were linked to Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson in a report by ESPN this week, mentioned alongside Manchester City and Chelsea as suitors for the breakout young star. Anderson, […]

MLS

3 months ago | 1 read

Amorim has options to work with in attack and defense, but not midfield…

Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday was a positive showcase of what United can do well under Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese manager picked up a second straight win against the club’s bitter rivals on their own home turf for the first time since 2016, and his team did so by manipulating and attacking […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Amorim’s Anfield, Maguire heroics and what comes next

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings. Colin, Nathan and Pauly recap a weekend of heroics from Manchester United, picking up a second straight Premier League win over rivals Liverpool. It was the first win for the Reds at Anfield since 2016 when Wayne Rooney volleyed in a rebound to steal three points late for Louis […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Player Ratings: Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool

Here are the ratings from Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield. Starters Senne Lammens – 7 Brings calmness to the side. Has made a massive difference. Diogo Dalot – 6 Had some reckless moments in the first half, but wasn’t punished for it. Matthijs De Ligt – 8 Another solid game. Could’ve got […]

MLS

3 months ago | 1 read

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

A potentially unimaginable scenario just a few weeks ago, Manchester United could close the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to just two points on Sunday, if they can prolong the Merseysiders’ misery in this weekend’s headline battle at Anfield. Arne Slot oversaw a miserable three straight losses in all competitions before the international break, […]

3 months ago | 1 read

United need Sesko’s A-game at Anfield

Manchester United will be looking to subject Liverpool to a fourth consecutive defeat on Sunday’s trip to Anfield, and in order to do so, they’ll need Benjamin Sesko to be at his very best. Born in Radece, Slovenia, Sesko was 16 when he left his homeland for Austria and joined Red Bull Salzburg’s world-renowned youth […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Three keys to Manchester United’s match at Anfield

Senne Lammens The young keeper’s composure stood out on his Manchester United debut, but he wasn’t severely tested for the most part. Liverpool haven’t been putting teams away this season, but they’ve assembled some of the top forwards in Europe. With top-quality forwards, it’s only a matter of time before they find a combination that […]

3 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

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 […]

3 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

3 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

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 […]

NBA

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