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Manchester United released their 21-man squad for their trip to Fenerbahce this morning with some notable absentees. Among those not included was Memphis Depay, the young winger who’s never really settled in at Old Trafford, and many were quick to suggest that this could be the beginning of the end for the former PSV speedster at United. Samuel Luckhurst of …

The Manchester derby ended in bitter disappointment for the red half of Manchester, as a dominant first half display from Manchester City saw them hold out for a 1-2 win. The game was heavily built up by the media as the two best teams in England, and in Manchester, went head to head. There was an added element of drama …

Manchester United are a team know for bringing through young talented players. This season alone has seen Jesse Lingard, Timothy Fosu Mensah, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, Donald Love, James Weir, Guillermo Varela and Marcus Rashford all make their mark at Old Trafford. While having one of the most renowned academies in world football, Manchester United also sign some of the best upcoming …

The Dutch legend still has faith in Man United’s Memphis, but is all too aware that the youngster has a lot to live up to to realise his potential. Gullit took aim at the 21-year-old’s flamboyant lifestyle, claiming that flashing the cash without backing it up will only increase the already great pressure placed upon him. “I am a fan, …

Manchester United are currently in the throes of a crisis, but that hasn’t stopped those at the club from getting into the Christmas spirit. Legendary ex-manager Alex Ferguson got in on the act, leaving some hoping that Ed Woodward and co. would find the Scotsman under their tree. And a Christmas message from the boss, Sir Alex! Enjoy your day …

We round up what Louis Van Gaal had to say in today’s press conference before United’s clash with PSV at Old Trafford. With Group B in the Champions League finely poised, Manchester United cannot afford to slip up on Wednesday night against Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. The Rood-witten defeated United in the return fixture in September, but trail the Red Devils by a point, as do …

Relieved Manchester United forward Memphis has hailed assistant manager Ryan Giggs’ role in his resurgence-of-sorts after a difficult spell. The sometimes abrasive manner of Memphis has dogged his start to life at Old Trafford – even prompting Giggs himself to give the youngster a dressing down. Man United manager Louis van Gaal also expressed concern. Memphis scored United’s first goal in yesterday’s 2-1 …

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal praised his side’s “amazing spirit” after a stoppage time winner to beat Watford 2-1. The win took the Red Devils to the top of the Premier League, if only temporarily. Memphis opened the scoring within 11 minutes, before Watford’s Troy Deeney looked to have earned a draw for Watford with a late penalty. Bastian Schweinsteiger saved the …

The former Celtic star is the latest Dutchman to add his two cents regarding the Memphis situation. Pierre van Hooijdonk mas managed to concisely sum up the required approach to get the misfiring winger going again. In contrast to Co Adriaanse’s harsh assessment of the 21-year-old, van Hooijdonk claims that current United boss Louis van Gaal needs to channel the ‘hairdryer’ ways …

Former Ajax coach Co Adriaanse is the latest manager to show concern regarding Memphis. The troubled Manchester United winger has been labelled a “Peruvian pan flute player” (reference) who “needs to be corrected” on Dutch TV. Memphis has endured a difficult start to life at Manchester United, with boss Louis Van Gaal and assistant manager Ryan Giggs on his case in recent weeks, and he was …

Louis van Gaal has added to the mounting pressure on young Memphis. The winger has been warned to shape up or follow Angel di Maria out of Old Trafford, according to Steve Bates of the Sunday People. Argentinian star Di Maria signed a five-year deal with Manchester United for a transfer fee of £59.7 million, the fifth most expensive transfer of all time and the highest fee ever …

The assistant Manchester United boss has reportedly read the riot-act to the out-of-form Memphis. The 21-year-old winger has a solitary Premier League goal to his name, and his performance during and conduct after the 3-0 defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates last week prompted the telling off from Giggs. According to Steve Bates in the Sunday People, the talk was necessitated due to speculation …

If Scholes believes in you, then you must be in with a shout. Paul Scholes and Andy Cole were on the Fletch & Sav BT Sport show, and the pair mused on their former club Manchester United. Many have been Walking in Memphis since the Dutchman’s impressive brace against Club Brugge in midweek. Scholes has been singing the praises of the young …