Ander Herrera said he is not thinking about a top-four finish even after Manchester United racked up a fourth straight win in the Premier League to edge closer to the Champions League qualification spots. Caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who replaced the sacked Jose Mourinho last month, has now matched former United manager Matt Busby’s record of winning his first …
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Jose Mourinho is prepared to ring the changes ahead of this weekend's FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Manchester United have included Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial in their preliminary squad to face Sevilla on Tuesday night.
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Manchester United have been hit with the news that Paul Pogba could require a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
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Manchester United extend the contracts of four players.
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The opening weekend of the Premier League saw no end of drama as Huddersfield and Burnley upset the applecart, Romelu Lukaku hit the ground running and the art of defending was taken round the back and shot. It was a mixed weekend for the self-styled “Big Six” as some breezed past their opponents, some struggled to overcome dogged opposition, others …
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Kenny Cunningham has sent WhatsApp groups around the country into fits of hysteria with an absolutely baffling comment after Manchester United’s Super Cup clash with Real Madrid. For those who may not have watched a lot of football last season, Ander Herrera was comfortably Manchester United’s standout performer and, when the season came to a close, the Spaniard deservedly won the …
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Manchester United ended their season on Wednesday by winning the Europa League title, and that victory has been reflected in the competition’s squad of the season. In all, eight of Jose Mourinho’s side are named in the eighteen-man panel decided on by “UEFA Techincal Observers”, in a lineup that also includes three players from beaten finalists Ajax. Introducing the official …
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored the goal to put further daylight between Manchester United and Ajax in the Europa League final on Wednesday. But for the intervention of Ander Herrera, however, the goal may never have come about. Despite Mkhitaryan’s relative struggles in the Premier League this season, the Armenian international was in fantastic form in Europe, scoring six goals in eleven games …
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The Manchester United centre-back has hailed his fellow defender Antonio Valencia as the club’s best player this season. Smalling has seen first hand the impact that Valencia has had on the United defence since reverting to right-back from being a winger for most of his career. The struggle for a long-term replacement for Gary Neville saw the likes of Rafael fail to hold …
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Manchester United travel to the Etihad on Thursday looking to close the gap on rivals Man City and close in on the Premier League top four. Jose Mourinho’s side have been just outside of those Champions League places for the majority of the season, but will fancy their chances of leapfrogging City and/or Liverpool as the season draws to a …
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Manchester United put a dent in Chelsea’s title procession on Sunday with a 2-0 win against the Blues at Stamford Bridge. At the heart of the home side’s display was a virtuoso performance from midfielder Ander Herrera, with the Spanish international setting up the first goal and scoring the second. Although those moments of brilliance capped off a terrific display, his …
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Manchester United breathed fresh life into the Premier League title race with a 2-0 win against leaders Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Eyebrows were raised when the teamsheet revealed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan were on the bench, with Ashley Young captaining the side. Nonetheless, a brilliant display from Man United, coupled with a disjointed display from …
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Manchester United lost more ground in the race for the Premier Leauge top four on Tuesday night, needing a late Zlatan Ibrahimovic penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw against Everton at Old Trafford. The draw means that Man United’s unbeaten record in the league now stretches to 20 games – though since embarking on that run they have moved up …
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Chelsea booked their place in the last four of the FA Cup on Monday night with a 1-0 win against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. As was the league meeting earlier in the season Antonio Conte’s side came away with the win (albeit less comprehensive than the previous 4-0 drubbing) and central to the win was midfielder N’Golo Kanté. Much …
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With just over 35 minutes gone in their FA Cup quarter-final showdown with Chelsea tonight at Stamford Bridge, Manchester United were reduced to ten men, as defender Ander Herrera was sent off. The 27-year-old Spanish international was booked in the 20th minute after colliding heavily with Eden Hazard and received his second yellow, followed by his marching orders, after yet …
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Manchester United are due to face FC Rostov in the Europa League last 32 on Thursday night, but the pitch could prove to be as much of a challenge as the opposition. Manager José Mourinho has already voiced his concerns that the pitch could pose a threat to his players, and judging by the inspection from some of his players …
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Michael Carrick has quietly gone about the business of winning trophies since being brought to Manchester United by Alex Ferguson over a decade ago. Nothing phases the Geordie midfielder, not even taking Roy Keane’s shirt number. His metronomic passing, game intelligence and ability to screen his back four effectively have been a cornerstone of United since he arrived at the …
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