GATHERING STEAM Manchester United’s pursuit of James Rodriguez could end soon with reports of an announcement at the end of the week. If it comes, the announcement would be made after the end of Real’s last La Liga match on Sunday. It seems that the deal has been sealed, with the teams just waiting for … Read more
It is now confirmed that Manchester United will not finish inside the top four. With a difficult run over the past few weeks it has looked unlikely but the Europa League will now be the sides only route into the Champions League. United are now on a four-game winless run in the league, their worst … Read more
The Premier League season is winding down into its final week. Manchester United are still to go away to Southampton, who themselves have nothing to play for, and a home game against recently saved Crystal Palace. United’s performance in the 2-1 defeat to Spurs, was unacceptable on many levels. If ever there was the look … Read more
United would have been routed by the ruthless Spurs attack had it not been David de Gea in goal. The Goalkeeper of the Year made save after save and kept the scoreline respectable as United trudged home to another disappointing result. United got off to the worst possible start possible as Wayne Rooney lost his … Read more
De Gea- 7 United’s best player of the day. Thwarted Kane on two occasions and made a superb save against Son one on one, to keep his side in the game. Bailly- 5.5 Was solid as usual, but was out of position many times, and looked uncomfortable at right-back. Smalling- 5 Another poor performance from … Read more
Manchester United fell to an away 2-1 defeat to Tottenham in the Premier League, which mathematically ended their chances to finish in the top four. Tottenham enjoyed a fitting farewell to their stadium for 117 years, as they won ‘The Finale’ at the White Hart Lane. Tottenham dominated the United side from the very beginning, … Read more
Amid all the celebrations and joy of Tottenham’s goodbye to White Hart Lane, United were mathematically out of the equation for the top 4. Spurs too sealed their runner-up position behind Champions Chelsea. The starting XI saw Axel Tuanzebe keep his place after his eye-opening display against Arsenal. Players like Rashford, Mkhitaryan and Ander Herrera … Read more
OPTIMISTIC MATA Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has insisted that teammate and countryman David de Gea is happy with life at Old Trafford, despite recent rumors linking him with a move to Real Madrid. Mata does not see why De Gea should leave United in the summer. Mata said: “Well, I think he is happy … Read more
Manchester United travel to White Hart Lane for their Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur. United come into the match on the back of a 2-1 aggregate victory over Celta Vigo in their Europa League Semi-Final encounter. Their last league action came against Arsenal last weekend when they tasted a bitter 2-0 defeat to Arsene … Read more
RODRIGUEZ PRE-AGREEMENT Manchester United have reportedly sealed a pre-agreement with Real Madrid No. 10 James Rodriguez. Reports of a sit-down with Real President Florentino Perez, Rodriguez and his agent Jorge Mendes have emerged. Perez agreed to take stock of James’ situation in the summer but the presence of a ‘pre-agreement’ with Manchester United was made … Read more