Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo signed a five-year contract on Thursday to June 2031. The England international’s future was in doubt a few months ago when he was struggling to hold down a first team place under former coach Ruben Amorim. But Mainoo has been a pivotal figure in United’s resurgence in the second half […]
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Man United close in on Champions League spot but ‘still work to do’
Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Brentford on Monday put them on the brink of Champions League qualification but interim manager Michael Carrick said they must keep pushing to finish as high up the Premier League table as possible. The victory lifted United to third place on 61 points, 11 clear of sixth-placed Brighton & Hove […]
Manchester United exit FA Cup as Martinelli scores hat-trick for Arsenal
PORTSMOUTH: Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup on Sunday after a 2-1 defeat at home to Brighton, ending their hopes of silverware this season. Interim manager Darren Fletcher watched helplessly as his side struggled to convert early opportunities, leaving fans frustrated amid growing discontent at Old Trafford. Read more: Arsenal’s Martinelli ruled out until […]
Manchester United unveils ambitious £2bn stadium plans
Manchester United has revealed plans for a £2 billion, 100,000-seat stadium near Old Trafford. This new venue aims to become the largest football stadium in the UK, with completion targeted within five years. Designed by architects Foster and Partners, the stadium will feature a unique umbrella structure and a public plaza twice the size of […]
Martinez ruled out for rest of season
LONDON: Manchester United have been hit by a double defensive injury blow after Lisandro Martinez was ruled out for the rest of the season and Raphael Varane sidelined for the next few weeks. Both players were hurt in Thursday’s 2-2 draw against Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford, in which […]
Shaw extends Man Utd contract
MANCHESTER: Luke Shaw said he wants to be part of “something special’ at Manchester United after signing a new contract until 2027 on Tuesday. The 27-year-old England international, who became the most expensive teenager in history when he moved to Old Trafford from Southampton in 2014, has been rewarded after becoming a key player for Erik […]
Man Utd fans to be ‘backbone’ of Zilliacus’s proposed takeover
LONDON: Thomas Zilliacus said in an interview published on Thursday that Manchester United supporters would be at the centre of his proposed takeover of the Premier League club, with a say on major issues such as ground redevelopment and squad building. The Finnish businessman recently joined the race to buy United from the Glazer family, who […]
Ratcliffe makes revised Man Utd offer
LONDON: British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe made a revised bid to buy Manchester United on Thursday as Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus entered the race to own the Premier League giants. A second bid from Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber AI Thani, the chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank, is also expected to be lodged with […]
Rangnick expects Ronaldo to deliver, Simeone praises ‘happy’ Felix
London: Ralf Rangnick has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to produce another decisive display in Manchester United‘s Champions League showdown with Atletico Madrid just three days after his superb hat trick against Tottenham. Rangnick’s side host the Spanish champions in the second leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw in Madrid last month. […]
Ronaldo takes Manchester United joint top
MANCHESTER: Two goals from returning hero Cristiano Ronaldo sent Manchester United joint top of the Premier League after early season pace-setters Tottenham Hotspur fell to a surprise 3-0 loss at Crystal Palace. Champions Manchester City made it three wins out of four with a 1-0 win at Leicester City while Arsenal got their first victory […]