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
THE SPECIAL ONE Paul Scholes reckons that Manchester United are not far away from being a top team again. He believes that The Special One will make the club special again. The legend also claimed that Rooney will leave if he is left on the bench. FOUR-PRONGED ATTACK In his presser yesterday, Mourinho believes that … 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
CARRICK ANNOUNCEMENT Michael Carrick is preparing for a major announcement, he has revealed on Instagram. Any announcement is expected to be with regard to a testimonial for the midfield maestro, rather than news of a contract extension. Meanwhile, pictures of Carrick filming at Old Trafford has emerged. Staying with Carrick, the Daily Mail claims that … 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
First of all, the answer to what? The United teams of the post-Fergie era have undoubtedly struggled to create chances and that has been a by-product of a slow, side-ways, Serie A style of playing which left me travelling home from the Theatre of Goalless draws frustrated every other week. Creating chances, funnily enough, leads … 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
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
Juan Zuniga scored 53 seconds after coming on and Troy Deeney netted a stoppage-time penalty as Watford beat Manchester United 3-1 at Vicarage Road in September 2016. That defeat was the third consecutive defeat for Jose Mourinho and his men, 120 days ago. Old Trafford has been a ‘’no joy’’ zone for the Hornets, with … Read more