First Published in the Manchester Evening News The good news is that the Manchester United attack, for so long a concern this season, is now firing on all cylinders. The bad news is that the defence is struggling to match the level of improvement shown at the other end of the pitch. United have now…
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Man Utd have lost Champions League advantage thanks to Man City and Southampton
First Published in the Manchester Evening News The safety net This was a day that started badly and ended badly for Manchester United. When they woke up on Monday morning they were fifth and in a position to qualify for next season’s Champions League, knowing a win over Southampton at home would move them up…
Where the Man City ban verdict leaves FFP rules
First published in the Manchester Evening News The reaction to Manchester City’s appeal victory, in some quarters, has been quite disgraceful. Those people who kept an open mind about their guilt or innocence, knowing that Uefa is less than saintly, is easily influenced by powerful clubs, simply accepted the verdict as the correct one. The…
Manchester United give Luke Shaw injury update
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester United could be without both specialist left-backs for their Premier League trip to Crystal Palace on Thursday. Luke Shaw suffered a twisted ankle in the 2-2 draw with Southampton and his replacement Brandon Williams was forced off with a bloodied head after a collision with Kyle Walker-Peters….
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First Published in the Manchester Evening News Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted Manchester United did not deserve to beat Southampton during last night’s Premier League clash. The points were shared following a late equaliser by Michael Obafemi after goals from Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in the first-half. Solskjaer said: “We have won so many games…
Manchester United give injury update on Brandon Williams
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester United will monitor Brandon Williams‘ condition ahead of Thursday’s game against Crystal Palace after the defender left the field with a nasty head injury during the draw against Southampton. Williams is yet to start since the restart of the Premier League as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named…
Gary Neville names Manchester United's four key players in unbeaten run
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Gary Neville highlighted the contributions of Mason Greenwood, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic as he discussed Manchester United’s improved form since the turn of the year. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have established themselves as the Premier League’s form side since January, and had dropped just two…
What Paul Pogba is telling Manchester United star Mason Greenwood
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Paul Pogba has avoided praising Mason Greenwood so the Manchester United forward maximises his potential beyond his phenomenal breakthrough season. Greenwood, 18, has scored 16 goals in his first full campaign and been tipped for the PFA Young Player of the Year award, as well as an England…
Gary Neville tells Man Utd whether transfer plans should change for Greenwood
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Gary Neville insisted the emergence of Mason Greenwood should not deter Manchester United from signing another forward player. MEN Sport understands the Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho is a top target for United this summer, despite the expected financial implications of the coronavirus on the transfer market. Greenwood…
Man United boss Solskjaer gives verdict on Romeu tackle on Greenwood
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accused Southampton midfielder Oriel Romeu of a “nasty” tackle on Mason Greenwood but refused to get embroiled in another VAR controversy. Romeu appeared to stamp on Greenwood’s ankle late in the first half of United’s 2-2 draw with the Saints, but while the incident was…