Manchester United slipped to a shock 1-0 defeat in Basel last night, as the penultimate round of matches in this season’s UEFA Champions League took place. Outside of the Man United roundup, what else happened in this matchday? Yet more records have tumbled for Cristiano Ronaldo as Real Madrid thumped APOEL 6-0. Ronaldo’s second-half brace … Read more
Here’s how the Manchester United players fared in the 1-0 loss to FC Basel in the UEFA Champions League- Romero- 6 Was superb throughout the game, apart from the last-gasp goal by the hosts, which he could do nothing much for. Made many smart saves and was always available to receive back passes when needed. … Read more
In the last seven months, Marcos Rojo must have wondered when he would eventually return to the Manchester United squad. Since rupturing his cruciate ligaments in April the Argentine international wouldn’t have believed he would hit the ground running in his first start this season, but even though Basel triumphed it was evident to see … Read more
United came into this game knowing that a draw would be enough to qualify for the first knockout round. Unfortunately, after a decent first-half display, they switched off in the second half and succumbed to a rather pathetic 1-0 defeat. A late goal from Michael Lang was all that separated the two sides. Well, that … Read more
What a difference a few weeks make in football! After the gloom following yet another listless defeat at Stamford Bridge a few weeks ago, Manchester United fans had their appetite for the remainder of the season whetted again by the return from long-term injuries of several star players, none more so than French midfield general … Read more
Manchester United travel to Switzerland to take on FC Basel in the UEFA Champions League at St. Jakob-Park on Wednesday night. United come into the match on the back of a 4-1 thumping win over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday, when goals from Anthony Martial, Chris Smalling, Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku … Read more
Impressive Young set to be rewarded for sensational recent form As Manchester United put Newcastle United to the sword during Saturday’s commanding 4-1 victory, one of the many positives that could be taken from that game was the continued impressive form of Ashley Young at left-back. The 32-year-old had been one of United’s most consistent … Read more
Three things that Manchester United should or shouldn’t do over the coming week. After an impressive last 55 minutes against Newcastle United at the weekend, it’s on to the next seven days for United. Despite falling behind to a Dwight Gayle finish, United hit back with goals from Anthony Martial, Chris Smalling, Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku, … Read more
Manchester United made a triumphant return to the Premier League on Saturday with a commanding 4-1 victory over Newcastle United in front of a bouncing Old Trafford. All the pre-match talk focused on what part, if any, the returning Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic would play, following Jose Mourinho’s admission the previous day that the … Read more
Whilst Manchester United are sitting pretty at the top of their group, some of Europe’s biggest footballing names are up against it in matchday five of this season’s UEFA Champions League. Serie A leaders Napoli head into their game with Shakhtar Donetsk knowing only a win will keep the door slightly open for their qualification … Read more