Tim Adams 
David De Gea No contest. Again, Manchester United fans look back to the days of a faulty fax machine and wonder how crucial that moment in time will be for their hopes in this season’s title race. United had no right to get a point at Anfield yesterday, and although their defence stood up to … Read more
Sergio Romero If Argentina win the FIFA World Cup in Russia next summer, then every football fan around the world will look back to this past week and recognise how close they were to not even qualifying. International football, especially in the period leading up to major tournaments, has become a beacon of fans’ frustrations, … Read more
Marouane Fellaini just keeps on improving and impressing every Manchester United fan, player, and coach. The distant days of his own fans booing him and wanting him out of the club are now a prehistoric memory, with the Belgian international proving his worth when needed the most. Jose Mourinho has installed a granitic like mind-set … Read more
Anthony Martial may have completed the greatest short-term comeback since Lazarus. When he burst onto the scene against Liverpool two years ago, many Manchester United fans spoke of a player who would make the number eleven role his own, a creative talent destroying defences apart with just one flick of a switch in his footballing … Read more
The saying ‘You shall not pass’ is most associated with Lord of the Rings but Phil Jones’ tireless and tenacious performance against Southampton yesterday gave the phrase meaning in football. The England centre-back has received criticism from nearly every football pundit and commentator, but while Jones has proven his ability on a few occasions, he … Read more
You could hear the eruption of noise reverberate around Old Trafford as Liverpool’s defenders stood shell-shocked. Anthony Martial had introduced himself to the footballing world in a style synonymous with that of George Best, Ryan Giggs or Cristiano Ronaldo, a lightning-quick burst of acceleration to dumfound Martin Škrtel, packaged with the finish to match. The … Read more
David De Gea Thank goodness for the fax machine would’ve been the common phrase around Old Trafford yesterday afternoon. Two years ago, David De Gea was seemingly minutes away from heading to Real Madrid, but at the last moment the transfer collapsed, and United retained his services. Ever since then the club has become indebted … Read more
When Manchester United signed Marouane Fellaini in the last hours of the 2017 transfer deadline day, many United fans scoffed at a player who they saw as a problem and not a solution to the midfield. Fast forward four years and the importance of the Belgian to the team is evident to see, scoring those … Read more
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Even Thierry Henry probably thought it was unlikely his assist record of 20, set in the 2002/3 season, would be beaten. As it stands, Henrikh Mkhitaryan could take it to the cleaners and back before Christmas. The Armenian international has already unlocked the defences of West Ham United, Swansea City, and Leicester City, … Read more
Phil Jones This may well end up to be the greatest comeback since Lazarus. Once a rash and reckless defender, prone to ongoing injuries that hampered progress on and off the field, Jones has emerged through the darkness as a thoughtful, careful centre back. His performance in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Leicester City spoke … Read more