A late goal from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Mancunian messiah of sorts, ensured that the FA Cup crown was still something Manchester United were battling to retain. As for the hosts, it was definitely a job well done to put up a solid performance against a side that is vying for European spots in the current … Read more
LUKE SURE TO STAY Jose Mourinho is optimistic that Luke Shaw will stay at Old Trafford beyond the summer despite falling down the pecking order. He has only started 6 Premier League games after a broken leg ruled him out of the 2015-16 season. Shaw finds himself behind Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind. Asked whether … Read more
Conditions Dark, a bit cold, not very wet. Result Manchester United 3-0 St Étienne. A solid first leg victory that sent fans home happy, just what the doctor ordered. It is clear that Mourinho is taking the Europa League seriously and rightly so! United find themselves in sixth domestically and, although unbeaten since October, making … Read more
CARRICK ANNOUNCEMENT Michael Carrick is preparing for a major announcement, he has revealed on Instagram. Any announcement is expected to be with regard to a testimonial for the midfield maestro, rather than news of a contract extension. Meanwhile, pictures of Carrick filming at Old Trafford has emerged. Staying with Carrick, the Daily Mail claims that … Read more
Welcome to a midweek edition of PES Predicts, the unpopular series where this week’s big matches are simulated on PES 2017. And what match is bigger than Man Utd vs St Etienne in the Europa League last 32? None. Or no comment. Either way, you’re going to see this unfold. In a strange turn of … Read more
It was always going to be ‘the weekend’ for Manchester United. Many fans must have offered sacrifice to the sun god for a Liverpool loss and the almost certain United victory. United had made the 6th position their own in the last months. At a point ,a win or loss, irrespective of general scores would … Read more
A rare Saturday afternoon kick off for United saw Watford arrive at Old Trafford ready for this Premier League encounter. Just ten days ago, Walter Mazzarri guided his unfancied Watford team to a magnificent victory down in London, with a 2-1 victory over Arsenal. There was no such luck this time around though as United … Read more
Juan Zuniga scored 53 seconds after coming on and Troy Deeney netted a stoppage-time penalty as Watford beat Manchester United 3-1 at Vicarage Road in September 2016. That defeat was the third consecutive defeat for Jose Mourinho and his men, 120 days ago. Old Trafford has been a ‘’no joy’’ zone for the Hornets, with … Read more
Last season will be remembered for the historic rise of Leicester City as they defied the odds to finish the season as champions for the first time in their history. All season long they proved people wrong as the footballing world waited patiently for their form to regress to the mean. Instead they held off … Read more
Jose Mourinho believes in having his players well rested ahead of crucial games. So it was little surprise that the Manchester United coach gave his squad members a day off yesterday to help them stay fresh for the crucial Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. But they were back in training … Read more