Manchester United defeated Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford, in a performance that embodies the word “efficient”. United took a two-goal lead into half-time, courtesy of a Marcus Rashford brace, and while Liverpool managed to get one back through a boneheaded own goal by Eric Bailly midway through the second half, they never really threatened United’s … Read more
David De Gea (6) In truth the Spaniard didn’t have to make many saves, and the shots which were aimed at him usually flied staright into his stomach or well over the bar. Still a powerful presence for the Red Devils in goal. Antonio Valencia (6) Focus concentrated on the defensive aspect of the match … Read more
Marcus Rashford was the hero for Manchester United as they battled to a 2-1 win over Liverpool on Saturday afternoon, a result that strengthens their grip on second place and all but guarantees a top-four finish. The pre-match talk at Old Trafford focused on the absence of midfielder Paul Pogba, who picked up an injury … Read more
Clean sheets win titles, is a typical cliché heard amongst pundits. Two goals conceded in games against relegation strugglers Crystal Palace, Stoke City and Watford highlights a worry trend for Jose Mourinho. Twenty-two goals conceded in twenty-nine Premier League games isn’t particularly worrying but defensive lapses could prove far more significant in cup competitions, that … Read more
Manchester United play host to Liverpool on Saturday in a massive game for both clubs, as the winner of the tie will probably seal second spot for themselves. In such a backdrop, the United lads reminisce about some of their favourite memories when Liverpool have come to town, hoping that Saturday’s game similarly enters history … Read more
Manchester United came from behind for the second week in a row, beating Crystal Palace with a dramatic stoppage-time howitzer via Nemanja Matic’s left boot, after having gone 2-0 down. United beat Chelsea the previous weekend at Old Trafford, coming from a goal down to win 2-1, and welcome eternal rivals Liverpool on Saturday. Those … Read more
Manchester United will kick off what could be a season-defining week with a mouth-watering clash at home to arch-rivals Liverpool on Saturday, with both sides jostling for second place in the Premier League table. It is the first of three consecutive crunch fixtures at Old Trafford for Jose Mourinho’s men, who entertain Spanish outfit Sevilla … Read more
This weekend’s Premier League fixtures are the league’s last full slate of games before the international break. However, there are plenty of tantalising ties to satisfy any football fan’s fix as the Premier League begins to enter crunch-time. United go into the weekend having pulled off a late comeback against Crystal Palace very reminiscent of Sir Alex’s … Read more
Mourinho to add highly-rated Werner to attacking ranks? Whilst all the focus is understandably on Manchester United’s upcoming mouth-watering clash with arch-rivals Liverpool this Saturday, rumours over potential summer signings continue to swirl around. Timo Werner has lit up the German Bundesliga for RB Leipzig since joining from Stuttgart two years ago and has found … Read more
In United’s recent past, the ‘comeback kings’ moniker has been rightfully lost. Over the last few seasons, if United went a goal down a wave of fear would ripple through the support. Gone was that never say die attitude, gone were the late winners, we had to settle for David Moyes and his 81 crosses. … Read more