Liverpool have now confirmed their full 22-man legends squad to play Man United at Anfield on Saturday, with World Cup winner Álvaro Arbeloa added to the ranks. Following a 3-1 victory at Old Trafford in May, the Liverpool legends will face United again this weekend, with a kick-off at 3pm on Saturday. There are two […]
Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes has rejected claims that he cannot play with his Portugal teammate and captain Cristiano Ronaldo. In an exclusive interview with The Athletic’s Adam Crafton, Fernandes tackled the thorny issue by defending Ronaldo and hinting that the striker really does make him better. Fernandes was asked why his stats were infinitely
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has admitted that he uses “dead zones”, which he likes to call “referees’ zones”, to create space for both himself and his teammates on the pitch. Speaking exclusively to The Athletic’s Adam Crafton, Fernandes stressed that as a playmaker tasked with creating chances and finding goalscoring opportunities for others, the
Since Erik ten Hag took charge of Manchester United, he has gone from strength to strength in most departments and the players he has brought in have already made a huge impact. The defense has been upgraded with the signings of Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez, who have already cemented their status as first-team players.
In his capture of the story of how Manchester United won the 1998-99 treble, Matt Dickinson reveals how a fear of different things contributed to the long-term success the Red Devils experienced under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson for so many years. In an analysis of Dickinson’s account by Ian Herbert of the Daily Mail,
Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard has revealed that he received calls over the summer from parties interested in signing him. The France international, a Manchester United target in the recently closed transfer window, was on the radar of several of Europe’s top clubs. In July, a report surfaced that the Bundesliga giants had offered the
Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop has revealed that Erik ten Hag’s revolution extends to goalkeepers, starting with David de Gea, with the Dutch manager demanding more from his players. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, where Bishop indicated his desire to go on another loan spell, he spoke about the manager’s proactive philosophy. Bishop said,
Former Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani returned to his antics this weekend at his new club in Spain, Valencia, with the player’s injuries once again in the spotlight. Cavani, who joined the Spanish club from United as a free agent in the summer, finally made his debut for his new club after initially failing to
Manchester United’s inept transfer policy has been scrutinized by many over the last decade. The lack of planning on and off the field has led to the gradual decline of the club. The Glazers have invested the money in big-name players who draw the most commercial income. Signings like Falcao, Ángel Di María, Alexis Sánchez
David de Gea’s suitability for Erik ten Hag’s ultimate vision has been called into question again, with some interesting tidbits about Manchester United’s defensive habits emerging. @Utd_Analytics recently made the following tweet: “United has one of the deepest defensive lines in the league. If you think De Gea doesn’t stop us, you’re naive or you
