Talking Points from Manchester United 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur

Talking Points

Anthony Martial came off the bench and scored a late goal as Manchester United defeat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in the Premier League. The game was equally fought by both sides, but it was evident that Spurs were missing the injured Kane from the very start. The visitors tested De Gea from distance, and despite the … Read more

Who was Manchester United’s Star Man against Tottenham Hotspur?

Man of the Match manunited.uk

Manchester United had faced a moderately easy start to the season, facing six out of the bottom seven sides in their opening eight league games. Liverpool apart, the fixture list had provided a welcoming return to Premier League action for the Red Devils. Now the real test began against Tottenham Hotspur. Even without Harry Kane, … Read more

United Players Rated from the 1-0 Win over Tottenham

Here’s how the Manchester United players fared in the 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League: De Gea- 6 Had a shaky moment as he collided with Jones and dropped the ball, giving Aurier a serious chance. However, he wasn’t really tested too much and made a couple of routine saves from tame … Read more

Huddersfield defeat a blessing in disguise?

Premier League Preview Manchester United

I don’t want to say I told you so, but I did. In my last preview 3 weeks ago, I said that United’s clash with Crystal Palace would be easy enough but then the real challenges begin. I then wrote a piece looking more closely at the unbeaten start to the season for both Manchester … Read more

Deceit, Injuries and Mistakes

Opinion

The recent first defeat of the season at Huddersfield Town, and particularly the manner of that defeat, seems to have raised some consternation amongst a section of the global Manchester United fan-base, which I have to say I find somewhat surprising (though in these days when a multitude of people who play popular computer simulation … Read more

Talking Points from Manchester United 2-0 Swansea City

Talking Points

Defending champions Manchester United progressed to the Quarter Finals of the Carabao Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Swansea City. Jesse Lingard scored either side of half time to slightly improve the mood at Old Trafford, particularly after that 2-1 defeat at the hands of Huddersfield Town just 72 hours ago in the Premier … Read more

Who was Manchester United’s Star Man against Swansea City?

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Last week picking Manchester United’s man of the match in their 2-1 defeat to Huddersfield became one of the most difficult decisions of 2017. Thank goodness last night’s choice was a lot easier, with two stunning goals, albeit different, from Jesse Lingard, vital in United’s 2-0 win against Swansea. Criticism of Lingard has become common … Read more

United Players rated from the 2-0 win over Swansea

Here’s how the Manchester United players fared in the 2-0 win over Swansea City in the Fourth round of the Carabao Cup: Romero- 7 Wasn’t threatened for much of his first game of the season, and made no errors while collecting dangerous balls and crosses. Assured display. Darmian- 8 Was solid in defence and was … Read more