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Manchester United fans added to the mounting pressure on their club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward by flying a critical banner over Burnley during their team’s Premier League match on Sunday. “Ed Woodward a specialist in failure” read the banner as it was trailed behind a plane above Turf Moor just before kick-off. Supporters are frustrated with Woodward’s running of United, …

Jose Mourinho on Friday denied a rift with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward despite growing speculation over the power structure at Manchester United. The manager turned up for his weekly pre-match press conference 30 minutes early, ensuring most reporters were not even in attendance, and was clearly in no mood to answer questions about United’s difficult start to the season. Entire …

Harry Maguire was one of nine names considered by Manchester United to fill their central defensive void this summer. Reports this week suggested that the Leicester City and England defender had surged to the top of Man United’s wishlist, and that the Red Devils were intensifying their efforts to bring the centre-back to Old Trafford before the transfer deadline passes. …

With less than two weeks remaining until the transfer window closes, all does not appear to be well in the Manchester United camp. Manager Jose Mourinho has rarely looked anything other than glum on the sidelines, visibly aghast whenever he remembers how many of his first-team squad are still not available to him while they take a late summer break …

Jose Mourinho is reportedly furious at Anthony Martial’s decision to leave Manchester United’s pre-season camp to return to Paris. Martial left the United States on Wednesday to return home for the birth of his child, but, as per multiple reports, Mourinho is furious that he was given such little notice before the French international departed. The manager did address the …

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has pointedly refused to answer questions regarding his side’s Premier League title hopes. Man United finished second to rivals City in last season’s table, and are therefore seen as being among the favourites again this time around – but their pre-season campaign thus far has been far from positive. Speaking at a media conference ahead …

Jose Mourinho’s first press conference on Man United’s tour of the United States was the perfect antidote for the happy carnival that was the World Cup. Over the course of that brilliant month, we almost came to the realisation that football is supposed to be a happy experience, before Jose barged back into our lives and reminded everyone that it is …

Jose Mourinho's pragmatic approach to football may not sit as well in the modern game.

​Louis van Gaal has revealed that getting one over on old club Manchester United would be the only way he could be tempted back into club management.

Alan Shearer and Les Ferdinand are this afternoon leading celebrity sides in a game in aid of those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. Damien Lewis, Olly Murs, James Bay and Mo Farah are just some of the star names that are getting a chance to show off their footballing prowess in front of a packed Loftus Road, just a …

It was announced late last night that 21-year-old Andreas Pereira would once again be leaving Manchester United on loan. The Brazilian attacker joined the English club aged 15 and progressed gradually through the academy before making his first team debut in 2014. He impressed in his too seldom cameos and it was hoped prior to the start of last season …

As we enter into the final furlongs of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign, the Boys in Green are in very good shape. Having gone unbeaten thus far, Martin O’Neill’s side are second in Group D, behind Serbia – who they face next week – only on goal difference. This weekend, they will travel to Tbilisi to take on …

A rampant Liverpool side cruised to a 4-0 win over Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday afternoon as the Gunners showed us all just how much trouble they’re really in. Arsene Wenger’s charges, almost to a man, put in fairly listless performances on Merseyside and the heavy defeat was no less than they deserved. Supporters were left fuming at yet another …

The Premier League is really back in full swing this weekend with a number of highly-anticipated clashes and major talking points. Manchester United will be looking to continue their ominous form when Leicester visit Old Trafford on Saturday evening while Arsenal take on Liverpool in the pick of this week’s games. Chelsea host Everton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon before …

Paul Pogba has won the Europa League Best Player Award for his efforts in last season’s competition when his Manchester United side claimed the trophy. The midfielder was pivotal in the Reds’ march through the competition and scored the opening goal of the final against Ajax. His competition was also provided by Jose Mourinho’s team with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Zlatan …

Manchester United are set to confirm in the coming days that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a new contract and will return to the first team when he’s fully fit. It was reported by ESPN on Sunday night that the Swede would this week put pen to paper on a new deal as he continues his accelerated comeback from injury. The …

ESPN confirmed on Sunday evening that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will this week sign a new contract at Manchester United having been released at the end of June. The Swede arrived at Old Trafford last summer on a one-year deal having run out his contract at Paris Saint-Germain. He bagged 28 goals for the Reds before suffering a season-ending injury in their Europa …

While it may only have been West Ham and Swansea, Manchester United fans are already getting very excited about the new season. There’s an inevitable amount of embarrassment that comes with predicting success based on two performances but, such has been the comprehensiveness of their successive 4-0 wins, supporters are right to be feeling optimistic. And here’s why. Paul Pogba …