United’s tough end to the season could be a blessing or a curse

Premier League

With the 2016-17 season heading into its business end, 6th placed Manchester United have easily the most difficult run-in. Games against Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham all remain. The Red Devils face two trips to North London in consecutive weeks. Memories of Upton Park? In last season’s penultimate game United blew a 2-1 lead … Read more

The Manchester United Afternoon Bulletin

Afternoon Bulletin

KING IBRA TO REIGN UNTIL 2019? Zlatan Ibrahimovic would reportedly be happy to commit to United beyond next season. His contract expires at the end of this season but there is an option to extend it beyond this season. But any deal would be dependent on United qualifying for the Champions League. It is the … Read more

The Manchester United Afternoon Bulletin

Afternoon Bulletin

LEGEND PRAISE Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has praised Marcus Rashford. He revealed that he enjoys watching him play as much as he enjoyed coaching him. Giggs has tipped Rashford for greater success individually and as part of the United setup. Giggs also singled out Rashford’s pace, directness and impact at the club. KEY TO … Read more

The Manchester United Afternoon Bulletin

Afternoon Bulletin

ROOMERS Tianjin Quanjian boss Fabio Cannavaro admitted that his club made an approach for Rooney but dropped out of the race to sign him. Rooney not suiting his team’s ‘style of play’ is the alleged reason. Cannavaro also revealed a bid to sign Borussia Dortmund hitman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but were turned down as Dortmund look … Read more

St Etienne vs Manchester United Match Preview

UEFA Europa League

Let’s be honest, this match could be being played in the fiery pits of green hell and I doubt it would make much difference. St Etienne’s Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium has a reputation for being an intimidating arena for away teams to come due to the amount of flares and pyro which fill the place with green … Read more

The Manchester United Afternoon Bulletin

Afternoon Bulletin

FA CUP DRAW Manchester United face a trip to Stamford Bridge in the quarter-final of the FA Cup. The two sides met in the same stage in Sir Alex’s final year in charge. The Blues came back from 2 goals down to earn a replay and qualified for the semis courtesy of a Demba Ba … Read more

The Manchester United Afternoon Bulletin

Afternoon Bulletin

LUKE SURE TO STAY Jose Mourinho is optimistic that Luke Shaw will stay at Old Trafford beyond the summer despite falling down the pecking order. He has only started 6 Premier League games after a broken leg ruled him out of the 2015-16 season. Shaw finds himself behind Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind. Asked whether … Read more

The Manchester United Afternoon Bulletin

Afternoon Bulletin

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

Match preview: Manchester United vs St Etienne

Manchester United

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

The Press Conference: Mourinho and Bailly face the media before St Etienne

Manchester United

With the Europa League clash against St. Etienne looming large, Jose Mourinho faced the world’s media at Carrington to discuss the build up to the game. The last time the two sides faced each other was during the 1977/78 European Cup Winners’ Cup and United progressed with a 3-1 aggregate win. The second leg was … Read more