Manchester United 2-1 CSKA Moscow: Tactical Review

Match Analysis Manchester United

Lineups: Manchester United (3-4-1-2): Romero; Lindelof, Smalling, Blind; Valencia, Herrera, Pogba, Shaw; Mata; Rashford, Lukaku CSKA Moscow (3-4-3): Akinfeev; Berezutskiy, Ignashevich, Vasin; Fernandes, Golovin, Kuchaev, Nabakin; Vitinho, Dzagoev, Chalov Jose Mourinho rotated his side heavily before the Manchester derby, making six changes from the lineup that beat Arsenal 3-1. Sergio Romero replaced David de Gea … Read more

Match Preview: Manchester United vs Manchester City

Match Preview Manchester United

When this season’s Premier League fixtures were released back in June, it’s fair to say that the two matches Manchester United fans sought out the most were the home and away clashes with arch-rivals Manchester City. Before a ball was kicked, many would have pointed to April’s encounter at the Etihad Stadium as a potentially … Read more

UEFA Champions League Roundup: City beaten ahead of derby, Chelsea throw away top spot and Ronaldo breaks another record

Champions League Review Manchester United

As we covered in Tuesday’s preview, there was much to play for in the final round of UEFA Champions League group matches. Group winners were still to be decided, some big names were clinging to their qualification hopes by a thread and others were just hoping they might be able to gatecrash the Europa League. … Read more

Talking Points from Manchester United 2-1 CSKA Moscow

Talking Points

Manchester United equalled a club record of 40 home games unbeaten in all competitions, as they came from behind to beat CSKA Moscow 2-1 at Old Trafford. A somewhat controversial goal by Vitinho had put the Russian side in front, but two quickfire goals from Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford ensured United made it to … Read more