First Published in the Manchester Evening News Lee Sharpe has urged his former club Manchester United to pull out all the stops this summer and complete a marquee double swoop for Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland. United have previously seen attempts to lure Sancho back to England rebuffed, while Golden Ball winner Haaland has also…
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Four Manchester United players holding the key to ending Man City's winning run
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Lee Sharpe has picked out four Manchester United players that could be crucial in ending Manchester City’s winning run at the weekend. United and City go head-to-head on Sunday in a game that is likely to have more bearing on the former’s chances of the top four than…
Manchester United fans make demands after three goalless draws
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester United supporters have made their summer transfer window wishes clear after three successive goalless draws. United have looked blunt in attack in recent games, failing to score against Real Sociedad, Chelsea and Crystal Palace. Edinson Cavani , Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial have not scored in seven…
Fred lifts lid on Bruno Fernandes impact at Manchester United
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Fred admits he was ‘surprised’ by the enormity of Bruno Fernandes’ immediate impact at Manchester United last year. Fernandes, 26, arrived at United from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window a year ago and immediately brought a winning mentality to the first-team squad. The Portuguese midfielder didn’t…
The key differences between Man United's and City's unlikely heroes this season
First Published in the Manchester Evening News The Manchester derby will be contested at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, and it could be argued that never before have the teams involved been supported to such an extent in attack by the contributions of a defender. Countless attacking full-back talents have descended on Manchester from Patrice…
Handball rule set to change next season
First Published in the Manchester Evening News The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has announced another change to the handball rule that will come into effect from the start of July. Football’s leading lawmakers have now confirmed that because the interpretation of handball incidents have “not always been consistent”, the rule has been altered. A…
Why Man United might have to pay an extra £4.2million for Bruno Fernandes
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester United will have to pay Sporting Lisbon £4.2million if Bruno Fernandes wins the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award, according to a report. Fernandes joined United from the Portuguese side in January 2020, with the club paying an initial fee of £46.6m for his services….
Pep names five United players when asked about City's biggest derby challenge
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Pep Guardiola named five Manchester United players when asked about the biggest challenge Manchester City will face in Sunday’s derby. The Blues boss was answering questions at a press conference ahead of the meeting between the top two in the Premier League. The clash is also a meeting…
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacts to Ed Woodward comments
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United’s position in the Premier League justifies Ed Woodward’s proclamation the team has made progress. In his statement attached to United’s financial results for the last quarter, the executive vice-chairman Woodward said ‘the progress made by Ole and the players this season is…
Pep Guardiola Man City press conference LIVE
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Pep Guardiola could have a fully fit squad to pick from as he prepares his Manchester City side to face Manchester United in Sunday’s Premier League derby. With Nathan Ake due to be back in training this week, City are close to having a full complement of players…