Manchester United 2-0 Derby County: Tactical Review

Match Analysis Manchester United

Lineups: Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Romero; Lindelof, Smalling, Blind, Shaw; Herrera, Pogba; Mata, Mkhitaryan, Lingard; Rashford Derby County (4-2-3-1): Carson; Wisdom, Keogh, Pearce, Olsson; Huddlestone, Thorne; Russell, Lawrence, Weimann; Winnall Jose Mourinho rotated his lineup, at the end of what was a hectic festive period. Sergio Romero continued in goal, as he has for the cup … Read more

Manchester United vs Derby County: Talking Points

Talking Points

Manchester United progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup, thanks to goals from Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku. United had made tough work of the game, missing a number of presentable chances, before Lingard put them in front with a superb finish from outside the box. Lukaku’s late finish ensured that United will … Read more

Match Report: Manchester United vs Derby County

Match Report Manchester United

Just as Manchester United were left staring at the prospect of an unwanted FA Cup replay in the face, the in-form Jesse Lingard finally broke Derby County’s resistance with a stunning strike after 84 minutes of incessant Red pressure, before Romelu Lukaku added a second right at the death. Jose Mourinho’s men missed a host … Read more

There is no defence of Jose’s defensive mindset.

Opinion

Jose Mourinho has made it quite clear in recent weeks, what he believes is the reason why the blue side of Manchester sit 15 points ahead at the Premier League summit. The talk of money and a club not backing it’s manager is not a new revelation, as it started back in the summer and … Read more

Scoping the Transfer Market

Manchester United

With the transfer window open, all the top teams are looking to add. To improve in certain positions, to add to team depth or just for the fear of being left behind by rivals, all teams look at this window with interest. Manchester United currently second, one point ahead of Chelsea and fifteen behind favourites … Read more

United Up For The Cup: Derby Head To Town

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Three For MUFC: Three things that Manchester United should or shouldn’t do over the coming week. The title race is pretty much over after a succession of draws during the festive season that saw Manchester City speed off into the distance. The last-minute goal conceded at Leicester on the 23rd December was the beginning of a miserable … Read more

I’m The Boss: Manchester United vs. Derby County (F.A. Cup 3rd Round, 05-01-2018)

After finally securing a deserved victory at Goodison Park on New Year’s Day in the Premier League after three successive disappointing draws, United now turn their attention to the F.A. Cup competition this season as they welcome Championship side Derby County to Old Trafford for this evening’s 3rd Round tie (8.00pm kick-off). The change in … Read more

Mourinho Looking to Strengthen Three Areas this Month?

Manchester United

With the January transfer window now wide open, Manchester United have been linked with a host of transfer targets as they look to cut down Manchester City’s 15-point lead at the top of the table, as well as mount a serious challenge for the FA Cup and Champions League. According to the Daily Mail, manager … Read more