First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article19635831.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_Diallo-Man-Utd-Liverpool.pngManchester United fans have sent messages of support to Amad Diallo ahead of a potential but perhaps unlikely debut against Liverpool. Diallo completed his long-awaited move to Old Trafford at the start of the month, joining from Atalanta for an initial £18million which could rise to £37m. United…
Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charity spreads festive cheer with donations
First published in the Saddleworth Independent A TOTAL of 18 local charities and organisations have shared more than £7,000 courtesy of Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charity. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the final amount raised by outgoing chairman, Councillor Jamie Curley, and his committee was £3,000 less than had been hoped. But Cllr Curley,…
'Jose Mourinho gave me a chance at Manchester United… and then I had no club'
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article16167209.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1014682418.jpg“The best manager in the world, Mourinho, giving me a chance… is something I’m very grateful and thankful for,” Zak Dearnley says of his time at Manchester United. Now the striker, 22, plays the game in League Two. And at Bournemouth last weekend – introduced as a second…
Two very different generations of Man City fans on being a blue in 2021
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article19632207.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/1_IMG-20180507-WA0000.jpg“I’m still the typical City brigade,” says Steve Cunningham. “I can see us going to Cheltenham in the FA Cup and getting turned over. I’m still like that now. “That’s all I’ve known but the last 15-20 years is the most successful period in our time. I wouldn’t…
In search of the Manchester United academy star who'd rather be left alone
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article19624369.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/1_GettyImages-585475850.jpgThere will be a time – soon, hopefully – that we gather in pubs again, drink beer with our mates and talk about football. And when that time comes, here’s a head-scratching football trivia question to annoy your pals with: who was the only person to captain Manchester…
Bruno Fernandes sends message to Man United teammates ahead of Liverpool game
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article19637655.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1230554731.jpgBruno Fernandes says the prospect of Liverpool tying with Manchester United on 20 English titles is a motivation in their quest to end their own championship drought. Liverpool’s Premier League triumph last year marked their first title in 30 years to take them to within one of United’s…
Bruno Fernandes hits back at Manchester United penalty complaints
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article19630622.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1229720323.jpgBruno Fernandes has suggested Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp is trying to influence officials with his complaints about the number of penalties Manchester United have been awarded. Since the Video Assistant Referee was introduced in the Premier League at the start of last season, United have won 20 penalties…
Berbatov names two Man United players key to beating Liverpool
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article19403476.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/1_GettyImages-1153346602.jpgDimitar Berbatov has picked out two Manchester United players he believes are key to beating Liverpool this weekend. United take on the reigning Premier League champions in a top-of-the-table clash at Anfield on Sunday at 4.30pm. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are currently three points clear at the summit,…
Premier League CEO calls on players to follow Covid-19 guidelines
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article19562984.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1227635154.jpg Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has urged players to follow the league’s Covid-19 protocols and set a good example to the country. All 20 teams are currently playing in front of empty stands, with the United Kingdom currently in a nationwide lockdown following a second spike…
Liverpool more reliant than Man United on penalties despite Jurgen Klopp claims
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article19631826.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1294049066.jpgLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hit out at Manchester United’s penalty record in recent years but new analysis has added a fresh spin to the debate. The German boss stated that United had more penalties in two years in his Liverpool side have received during his five years…