After such a great month in September, I was particularly looking forward to October with optimism. 4 out of the 6 games would be away from home, including a trip to White Hart Lane. This would be our first game of the month. Looking at Spurs so far this season, they sit in 6th place … Read more
United return to European football this Thursday as we welcome Anderlecht to Old Trafford for the second leg of the Europa League Quarter-final. The tie is finely poised after a 1-1 first leg in Brussels. Mkhitaryan scoring a vital away goal for the Reds which will make United firm favourites to qualify for the last … Read more
Manchester United welcomed champions-elect Chelsea to Old Trafford on Sunday, fielding a ‘weakened team’. It turned out to be sort of master class that Chelsea got used to under Jose Mourinho. Except this time, they were on the receiving end of a Jose Special. HANDLING COSTA This was one area that I felt Mourinho made … Read more
ANOTHER BATTLE WITH CHELSEA League leaders Chelsea are reportedly ready to battle United for Anderlecht’s Youri Tielemans. The 19-year-old has been impressive all season and put in a sublime display, ensuring that the tie is evenly balanced at 1-1 after the first leg. The Belgian International has also been scouted by PSG, Monaco, Juventus and … Read more
Adnan Januzaj is a clear case of too much too soon. For a player considered to be heir to Ryan Giggs, it is fair to say that he peaked too soon. Very soon. On-loan at Sunderland, he has failed to make a mark there and looks set to go down with the club at the … Read more
Sam Johnstone – Aston Villa After a run of clean sheets in March and April, Johnstone’s goal was breached six times over the Easter weekend. Aston Villa lost twice by the same score-line to two promotion-chasing sides. On Saturday it was a 3-1 home defeat to Reading with the away side scoring three of their … Read more
De Gea- 6 Had absolutely nothing to do, apart from a few goal kicks. Rarely would he get such quiet evenings against top teams in the future. Valencia- 7 Had a good match. Was good going forward and made a couple of well-timed tackles as well. Helped marshal Hazard as well. Bailly- 7.5 Already looks … Read more
Marcus Rashford and Ander Herrera were on target as Manchester United defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Old Trafford to keep their top four hopes alive. The title race is now back on as Tottenham cut their gap to four points on Chelsea. Such was United’s domination that Chelsea couldn’t muster a single shot on target for … Read more
BADGE-RING THE BLUES Jose Mourinho went full ‘Judas’ after his Manchester United defeated his former employers, Chelsea 2-0 at Old Trafford. Jose repeatedly patted the Manchester United badge on his coat as he headed down the touchline towards the tunnel. The smirk on Jose’s face would have particularly irked Chelsea fans who once revered the … Read more
On Sunday, Manchester United dominated and humiliated Chelsea. The scoreline was 2-0 to United, not that embarrassing, but the way in which United ‘controlled’ Chelsea was humiliating enough for the visitors. This game can have a major impact on the whole Premier League season, a game which has brought Spurs back into the title race … Read more