Who’s up for another round of PES Predicts? Well tough, here it is anyway. This time, we’re at Ewood Park for Blackburn vs Man Utd in more white hot FA Cup action. Mourinho spoke this week about how he will give the game a lot of respect, and that’s had an impact on my selected … Read more
MOU FOCUS Manager Jose Mourinho has blasted his players for being too noisy, too funny and too relaxed in the buildup to the win over St. Etienne. He blamed this for United’s lackluster display in the first half in which Eric Bailly gave away the ball twice in the first 3 minutes. Jose felt that … Read more
Conditions Dark, a bit cold, not very wet. Result Manchester United 3-0 St Étienne. A solid first leg victory that sent fans home happy, just what the doctor ordered. It is clear that Mourinho is taking the Europa League seriously and rightly so! United find themselves in sixth domestically and, although unbeaten since October, making … Read more
DATE & TIME: 20:05 GMT 16th February 2017 HOW YOU CAN CATCH IT: Live broadcast on BT Sport FORM: United have been beaten just twice since the defeat at Stamford Bridge back in October, though the number of ‘winnable’ draws takes away some of the sheen from this run. The French side have been consistent … Read more
Welcome to a midweek edition of PES Predicts, the unpopular series where this week’s big matches are simulated on PES 2017. And what match is bigger than Man Utd vs St Etienne in the Europa League last 32? None. Or no comment. Either way, you’re going to see this unfold. In a strange turn of … Read more
NO RASH DECISIONS If rumours are to be believed Marcos Rashford is stalling on signing a new contract with the club. The 19 year-old is supposedly frustrated at his lack of playing time and feels that he has ‘gone backwards’ during this campaign. Rashford has not scored a Premier League goal since the 4-0 thrashing … Read more
It’s time for the Afternoon Bulletin! TONY MARTIAL SCORES AGAIN With Anthony Martial’s latest goal and assist during the convincing win over the Hornets means that he’s now been involved in 22 league goals since his debut, which is the most by any United player since. Tony’s also scored 24 goals in all competitions meaning … Read more
It was always going to be ‘the weekend’ for Manchester United. Many fans must have offered sacrifice to the sun god for a Liverpool loss and the almost certain United victory. United had made the 6th position their own in the last months. At a point ,a win or loss, irrespective of general scores would … Read more
A rare Saturday afternoon kick off for United saw Watford arrive at Old Trafford ready for this Premier League encounter. Just ten days ago, Walter Mazzarri guided his unfancied Watford team to a magnificent victory down in London, with a 2-1 victory over Arsenal. There was no such luck this time around though as United … Read more
He’s been special, he’s been happy, a winner…sore loser but often charismatic and certain of success, he divides, yet unites. Jose Mourinho is a complex beast. A man who loves media attention and uses it a key part of his managerial modus operandi. He is a man who becomes obsessively dark when it doesn’t go … Read more