Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Arsenal on Monday in a Premier League game which was a poor imitation of some of the past classic clashes between the rival clubs. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s 58th minute goal for the visitors, given after a VAR review, cancelled out Scott McTominay’s well-struck opener on […]
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Former Manchester United defender O’Shea to retire at end of season
LONDON: Former Manchester United defender John O’Shea will retire from professional football at the end of the season, his current club Reading said on Tuesday. The 38-year-old’s decision was announced on his birthday. He has spent the final season of his career at Reading after a seven-year stint at Sunderland. O’Shea came through the ranks […]
Manchester United miles behind as City and Liverpool take title to the wire
The North West can claim to be the current capital of English football but while Liverpool and Manchester City head into the finale of an extraordinary Premier League title race, the biggest brand of all, Manchester United, are in crisis. City’s 2-0 win over United at Old Trafford on Wednesday not only moved Pep Guardiola’s […]
Solskjaer demands derby reaction from ‘hurt’ Manchester United
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has demanded a strong reaction from his team, stunned by their 4-0 loss to Everton, when they face title-chasing Manchester City in Wednesday’s Premier League derby at Old Trafford. Much more than local pride is at stake with City knowing they can go top of the standings with a […]
Manchester United to investigate racist abuse at Young
Manchester United said on Wednesday they are investigating the racist abuse directed at defender Ashley Young on social media after the club’s Champions League quarter-final exit in Barcelona. England international Young was targeted on Twitter after the 33-year-old full back endured a disappointing night in United’s 3-0 second-leg defeat by Barcelona on Tuesday. “Manchester United […]
Barcelona reach semis with Messi exhibition against Manchester United
Lionel Messi produced another masterful Champions League performance to knock out Manchester United and fire Barcelona into the semi-finals for the first time in four years, scoring twice in a 3-0 home win on Tuesday. Barca, who toyed with United for the majority of the encounter, sealed a 4-0 aggregate victory and will meet either […]
Quarters curse looms for Barcelona as Messi and co host Manchester United today
Four years have passed since Lionel Messi last reached a Champions League semi-final and his drought has become a source of unease for Barcelona ahead of their latest attempt on Tuesday. Manchester United are the ones looking to emulate Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Roma by sending Barca out in the quarters for a fourth year […]
Manchester United hope Rashford can face Barcelona in Champions League
Manchester United are hopeful striker Marcus Rashford will be in contention for Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Barcelona after recovering from an ankle injury, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Tuesday. Rashford, who has been managing various injuries in recent weeks, missed both of England’s Euro 2020 qualifiers in March as well as […]
Phelan’s study of success helps Manchester United on road back to glory
When Mike Phelan was asked if he would like to return to Manchester United and assist Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in turning the club around after the sacking of Jose Mourinho in December, he barely paused for thought before agreeing. Having enjoyed plenty of success at Old Trafford as Alex Ferguson’s trusted right-hand man, the chance […]
Dembele named in Barcelona squad to face Manchester United
BARCELONA: Barcelona have named French winger Ousmane Dembele in their squad for the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Manchester United on Wednesday. The forward has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, last appearing in the 5-1 win over Lyon in the last 16 second leg clash on March 13, and has been waiting for […]