UNITED DRAW (ONCE AGAIN) VS BOURNEMOUTH Manchester United missed a big chance to get out of the dreadful 6th place by dropping two big points vs Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday. United missed big chances throughout the game including a missed penalty from Ibrahimovic and two late chances by Pogba. In the aftermath of … Read more
I had hoped to be writing an easy, stress-free review of this match. One which was solely on United’s comfortable 3-0 victory over a much struggling side. On my way to Old Trafford, I was relaxed, confident and even when I saw the team news, I was sure it would be a good day. United … Read more
With the 2016-17 season heading into its business end, 6th placed Manchester United have easily the most difficult run-in. Games against Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham all remain. The Red Devils face two trips to North London in consecutive weeks. Memories of Upton Park? In last season’s penultimate game United blew a 2-1 lead … Read more
ROJO RECALL Argentina have recalled Marcus Rojo for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Rojo was dropped in November after erratic game time at the start of the season. But an upturn in form and increase in game time has helped Rojo earn an international recall. He was along with keeper Sergio Romero for the qualifiers … Read more
PES Predicts has been on a bit of a roll with Man Utd recently. First it was St Etienne in the Europa League, then Blackburn in the FA Cup and finally Southampton in the EFL Cup final. Three perfect scores. Who would have thought it? We go looking for a fourth today as Bournemouth visit … Read more
Carrick Testimonial In news that dominated most of the United chat on Thursday, Manchester United have decided to honour Michael Carrick’s 11 yearlong trophy-filled Old Trafford career by giving him a testimonial match in June. Manchester United’s 2008 XI, boasting the likes of Edwin Van Der Sar and Rio Ferdinand will take on a Carrick … Read more
KING IBRA TO REIGN UNTIL 2019? Zlatan Ibrahimovic would reportedly be happy to commit to United beyond next season. His contract expires at the end of this season but there is an option to extend it beyond this season. But any deal would be dependent on United qualifying for the Champions League. It is the … Read more
An early kickoff this Saturday sees the recently crowned League Cup winners go up against Bournemouth at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Despite United’s heavy schedule of games recently, It’s hard to make a case for the Cherries in this one as four straight defeats has seen them drop in a relegation battle while … Read more
Jose Mourinho wasn’t born with the gift of personable skills. He rarely laughs or even smiles and he rarely stretches his vocal cords outside monotone, which gives the ‘I’d rather be anywhere but here’ impression. No one can question his passion. His passion rivals any other manager; he just expresses it in a different way … Read more
MEGA FIRENDLY Manchester United and Barcelona are reportedly in talks over a showpiece friendly in America in the buildup to next season. Washington Redskins’ FedEx Fields is being mooted as the venue for the clash. The sides previously played at the same venue back in 2011. The then Champions League runners-up defeated the Champions 2-1. … Read more