Adnan Januzaj – Sunderland The young Belgian played 82 minutes from the start of Sunderland’s 2-0 home loss to Manchester City. In a disappointing team performance, Januzaj was at least trying to create chances for the Premier Leagues bottom side. He played three key passes during his minutes and had one wayward shot. His pass … Read more
During the chaotic 1-1 draw with Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday, Zlatan Ibrahimovic did something very stupid… he missed a penalty which would have undoubtedly won the game for United. He also got himself involved in some Aussie-rules football and appeared to elbow Cherries’ defender Tyrone Mings who seemed to have stamped on the … Read more
With the dust settling after another stalemate at Old Trafford, United now must pick themselves up and go again. The 1-1 draw to Bournemouth was United’s seventh draw at home this season meaning there have been fourteen points dropped against lower league opposition like Bournemouth, Burnley, West Ham and Stoke. Despite only losing one game … Read more
Many players have a CV as rich and filled with trophies as Michael Carrick. 5 League titles, a European crown, multiple domestic triumphs and the Club World Cup, Scholes Carrick has won everything that’s there to be won. His only disappointment if any would be a lack of success internationally. His omission from English squads … Read more
FA DECISION AWAITED The FA is expected to take a decision on whether to ban Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Tyrone Mings for violent conduct later this week. A 3-match ban for both is widely expected. Ibrahimovic will miss the FA Cup tie at Stamford Bridge, the trip to Middlesbrough and the home tie against West Brom … Read more
Manchester United missed the opportunity to climb the league after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Bournemouth at Old Trafford. It was a game full of talking points but one which United never looked like losing, something they haven’t done since October. That point keeps United in 6th place, two behind Liverpool and with an inferior … Read more
UNITED DRAW (ONCE AGAIN) VS BOURNEMOUTH Manchester United missed a big chance to get out of the dreadful 6th place by dropping two big points vs Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday. United missed big chances throughout the game including a missed penalty from Ibrahimovic and two late chances by Pogba. In the aftermath of … Read more
I had hoped to be writing an easy, stress-free review of this match. One which was solely on United’s comfortable 3-0 victory over a much struggling side. On my way to Old Trafford, I was relaxed, confident and even when I saw the team news, I was sure it would be a good day. United … Read more
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
ROJO RECALL Argentina have recalled Marcus Rojo for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Rojo was dropped in November after erratic game time at the start of the season. But an upturn in form and increase in game time has helped Rojo earn an international recall. He was along with keeper Sergio Romero for the qualifiers … Read more