Rarely have Charles Darwin and David De Gea been mentioned in the same sentence. Perhaps never. Yet the Spaniard’s performance against Arsenal was so spectacular that it optimised the transformation of a skinny teenager arriving at the gates of Carrington in 2011, to undoubtedly the world’s best shot-stopper. Darwin’s memorable quote: ‘It is not the … Read more
David De Gea (10) One of the greatest goalkeeping performances of any generation. Could do nothing about Arsenal’s goal but otherwise was flawless. If he could get an 11 he would. Antonio Valencia (8) Stood up to barrages of pressure from Alexis Sanchez’s acceleration. Positioning could’ve been tighter across the 90 minutes, but it was … Read more
Where the hell do I start with this game. Predictions were all about the United away record against the top 6 and whether Arsenal could find a way round the United bus. As it turned out there was no bus but instead a huge wall by the name of David De Gea who was quite … Read more
Lineups: Watford (3-4-3): Gomes; Mariappa, Prodl, Kabasele; Femenia, Doucoure, Cleverley, Zegelaar; Hughes, Richarlison, Gray Manchester United (3-4-3): De Gea; Lindelof, Smalling, Rojo; Valencia, Pogba, Matic, Young; Lingard, Martial, Lukaku Marco Silva made just one change from the side that beat Newcastle 3-0 at St. James’ Park; Christian Kabasele coming in for Miguel Britos. Will Hughes … Read more
United surprised a few pundits with a stunning display of incisive counter-attacking football at Vicarage Road on Tuesday evening as they emerged after 90+ enthralling minutes with a 4-2 victory over a spirited Watford team. Indeed, it was much more convincing than many United fans could have hoped for, albeit Watford had a lot of … Read more
The hectic month of December will see Manchester United’s title credentials severely tested, as they face a gruelling nine fixtures in all competitions within the next 30 days, starting with a visit to rivals Arsenal on Saturday evening. Jose Mourinho’s side go into the match on the back of a 4-2 victory away to Watford … Read more
Manchester United have betten Arsenal only once in the past five league games but will be aiming to get something from their visit to the Emirates tomorrow evening. Both United and Arsenal have won four of their last five league games and currently sit 2nd and 4th in the table, respectively. Arsenal are yet to … Read more
Manchester United came away with a 4-2 win at Watford, where Ashley Young was the unlikely hero. Watford dominated possession, till two superb strikes from Young gave United momentum. Anthony Martial made it 3-0 before half-time, in a complete reverse of United’s recent away form. However, substitute Troy Deeney scored a penalty and Abdoulaye Doucoure … Read more
Manchester United managed to come away with a 4-2 win from Vicarage Road, after two superb Ashley Young strikes and an Anthony Martial goal had sent them 3-0 up into halftime. Goals from Troy Deeney and Abdoulaye Doucoure made it a nervy ending, before Jesse Lingard’s fine solo goal ensured United kept up the pace … Read more
United ready to move for four high-profile stars Whilst Manchester United were busy preparing for their clash with high-flying Watford on Tuesday night, the media was full of speculation linking the Red Devils with a number of high-profile signings in the January and summer transfer windows. The possible transfer of Atletico Madrid talisman Antoine Griezmann … Read more