Last night’s Super Sunday fixture saw Liverpool welcome Manchester United to Anfield, for a game destined to go down as a Premier League classic. Fresh off their Carabao Cup triumph, Erik Ten Hag’s side headed into the game as favorites. Liverpool, on the other hand, had endured a roller-coaster run of form, and as a …
Manchester United have gotten better and better as their first season under Erik ten Hag has progressed. They’ve been one of the best teams in Europe since the domestic campaign resumed and only lost one out of 19 games played since late December. The Red Devils recently put an end to their five-and-a-half-year trophy drought …
The scoring in the Carabao Cup final ended as early as the 39th minute when Manchester United took a 2-0 lead and then seemed happy to sit back and hit on the counter. Casemiro’s opener from a sumptuous Luke Shaw cross was followed by yet another Marcus Rashford goal, only six minutes later. To say …
The six-year wait for a trophy is finally over for Manchester United. With the lifting of the Carabao Cup, the United board have more than justified their hiring of Erik Ten Hag and all his new signings, especially those of Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez. But one thing that has been instrumental in this turnaround for …
Football players have never been shy about expressing themselves, whether it be with their flashy goal celebrations or their unique hairstyles. From Ljunberg’s red hair to Cristiano Ronaldo’s signature undercut, players have been experimenting with their looks for years. But in recent times, we’ve seen a growing trend of players opting for unconventional hair colours, …
Lisandro Martinez has proven to be one of Manchester United’s best players this season so far. The Argentine defender has been able to bully and neutralize the threat of top-level forwards like Erling Haaland (at Old Trafford), Mo Salah, Harry Kane and Gabriel Jesus. He has been widely praised as a colossal centre-back despite his …
Manchester United look like an entirely different team this season, and a huge chunk of the credit for this turnaround goes to their gaffer Erik Ten Hag. The Dutchman looks to have revitalized the sleeping giant by injecting his footballing philosophy and disciplinary demands into the team, and as a result, United have been flying. …
The biggest game of the Premier League game-week 21 will see league leaders Arsenal host title rivals Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are not only looking to get a win to move further ahead of their competition in the title race but also gunning for revenge. Incidentally, United are the only side …
Manchester United’s player recruitment has been, let’s just say, wayward, since Sir Alex left the helm back in 2013. Many high-profile ‘failed’ transfers come to mind, like Falcao, Angel Di Maria, Alexis Sanchez and more. The list can go on and on. Some though, have been categorical successes, like that of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Bruno …
A sumptuous win in the Manchester derby has left Manchester United on the brink of a remarkable turnaround. The Red Devils have been in burning form but a statement victory over Pep Guardiola’s mighty Manchester City has kept the oven of Old Trafford burning with confidence and hope. You may thank Casemiro, Marcus Rashford, Bruno …
Right up until the World Cup reached the Round of 8, the Selecao were the favourites for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. And with a squad featuring contemporary footballing giants like Neymar Jr., Thiago Silva, Casemiro, and Jesus, along with young guns like Vinicius Jr. and Richarlison, it was not a dream beyond reach. And …
Brazil have breezed into the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after registering two wins out of two outings. The Seleccao have rarely looked devoid of attacking flair on their way to 3 goals, creating a multitude of further chances that didn’t find the back of the net or hit the …
The occasion of Halloween brought out the more colourful sides of footballers, as many players sported some very elaborate costumes. Among the highlights were Patrice Evra’s ‘Patman’ ensemble and Casemiro’s reference to the Horror classic ‘Scary Movie’. Those weren’t the only ones of course, but in the end, it was Erling Haaland‘s get-up that attracted …
Manchester United‘s squad overhaul in the summer window has evidently done wonders for the side. After an abysmal start to the season, United have gone from strength to strength and currently finds themselves on the brink of the Top 4, just a point away from Newcastle. Erik Ten Hag’s influence on their change of fortunes …
Manchester United have progressed through the UEFA Europa League group stage after winning at home to Sheriff Tiraspol. Finishing top of the Europa League group is vital for United with the number of games they play, as the second-placed team has to play an extra fixture against the 3rd placed teams in the Champions League …
Premier League encounters between Chelsea and Manchester United have been characteristically dull for the past few seasons, with both teams usually finishing in a stalemate. Unfortunately, last night’s fixture between the two failed to break the trend as it made for another 90 minutes of unexciting football. The two sides created little in terms of …
The weekend’s biggest match pitted a gritty Chelsea against a resurgent Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. The hosts were 4th on the table, with United breathing down their neck at 5th, both teams looking to get a win. The game was expected to be a tactical affair between new bosses Graham …