Harshal’s Head to Head: Sevilla

Opinion

In this new series, I’m going to compare and contrast Manchester United’s Champions League opponents, before each knockout round. The two sides will be compared on the basis of their teams, broken down into categories: goalkeeper, defence, midfield, attack, and finally, the respective managers. Both teams will be given a score on 10 for each … Read more

How to solve a problem like Sanchez?

Opinion

January 20th 2018 about 5pm and Anthony Martial’s brilliantly taken goal earned United a hard fought win away at Burnley. It wasn’t a vintage display by any means, but not many go to Turf Moor and get it all their own way. It continued a superb start to the year where United had failed to … Read more

In the Pulpit: Why is Old Trafford so Quiet?

Opinion

On Saturday, United defeated Huddersfield in a comfortable 2-0 win. After the game, Jose Mourinho stated that he thought the atmosphere was “a bit quiet.” “It’s not Portsmouth. I remember Portsmouth – such a small stadium, the atmosphere was absolutely incredible. In here, the atmosphere is a bit quiet and there is not very [much … Read more

In the pulpit: Let’s remember Dimitar Berbatov

Opinion

This week it was Dimitar Berbatov’s birthday. Now 37 (could he still do a job?), the Bulgarian is one of my favourite Manchester United players. In 149 appearances he scored 57 goals, which isn’t an outrageous record. But that’s not why you watched Berbatov, you watched him for the aesthetic beauty. If swans could play … Read more

In The Pulpit: Why Phil Jones might be the new Nemanja Vidic

Opinion

Phil Jones, with your face like a frightened haddock. With your face like a northern rubber mask. With your face like a poor idea. With your face like an abandoned caterpillar ride, left haunted for all eternity. Famously once compared to Duncan Edwards by Sir Alex Ferguson, Jones’ career has many ups and downs since … Read more

There are better Giggs than this one

Opinion

It has been a funny few years since Ryan Giggs announced his retirement, but he has finally landed his first managerial position. After failed attempts to be in the Old Trafford hot seat ahead of Jose Mourinho and being turned down for other Premier League jobs, he has now been trusted with taking the Wales … Read more