Manchester United set to swoop for Fred and sanction sale of Phil Jones?

Afternoon Bulletin

Following Manchester United’s embarrassing 2-1 home defeat to Sevilla on Tuesday night, the media was awash with analysis of the Reds’ elimination from the Champions League, as pundits tore into manager Jose Mourinho’s negative approach to arguably his side’s biggest game of the season. Many had their say on the disappointing performances put in by … Read more

Three to Tango: Timidity costs United as Sanchez struggles

Talking Points

Manchester United were dumped out of the Champions League, after a 2-1 home loss to Sevilla. Following a goalless first leg, United needed to score in order to progress; however, it was Sevilla who stunned Old Trafford through Wissam Ben Yedder’s quickfire late double. Romelu Lukaku got one back a few minutes later, but needing … Read more

Very few emerge with credit from the defeat to Sevilla

David De Gea (4) Poor reflexes on the second goal which in reality the Spaniard, up to his usual self, would have kept out easily. Antonio Valencia (4) Quality of crossing unbelievable and struggled as the game entered its latter stages. Eric Bailly (5) Sloppy in possession but crucial block saved United before the home … Read more

Tales from the Touchline: Liverpool fail to play through United’s low block, and long balls unsettle Liverpool

Tactical Analysis Red

Lineups: Manchester United (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Valencia, Bailly, Smalling, Young; McTominay, Matic; Mata, Sanchez, Rashford; Lukaku Liverpool (4-3-3): Karius; Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, van Dijk, Robertson; Milner, Can, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Salah, Mane, Firmino Jose Mourinho was without the services of Paul Pogba, who pulled up in training. United hence played McTominay and Matic in midfield, with Rashford coming … Read more