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  • Manchester United mock Guardiola over his Julia Roberts’ post

    Manchester United mock Guardiola over his Julia Roberts’ post

    Manchester United have thrown a jibe at Manchester City, boss boss Pep Guardiola for posting a throwback tweet referencing the occasion Julia Roberts visited Old Trafford.

    Despite his side defeating Leipzig 7-0 Guardiola appeared undone over the visit of  Julia Roberts to Old Trafford and not the Etihad.

    “Julia Roberts years ago came to Manchester – not in the 90s when Sir Alex (Ferguson) was winning titles and titles and titles. She came in the period where we were better than United, in these four or five years, right?

    “Even if I win the Champions League it will not compare to this disappointment I had.”

    “And she went to visit Man United. She didn’t come to see us,” Guardiola cried out during his post-match press briefing.

    Following the Spaniard’s outcry, Manchester United took to their official social media page to note Guardiola’s disgruntlement and referenced the Pretty Woman actress’ Old Trafford visit with a cheeky caption.

    “Throwing it back to when Julia Roberts visited Old Trafford,” United wrote.

    Guardiola spoke out on the Hollywood superstar’s decision to snub a trip to the blue side of Manchester following the Citizen’s 7-0 win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League Round of 16 last night.

    Pep Guardiola’s side made it to the quarter-finals of Europe’s elite competition following their 8-1 aggregate victory over the German side to underline their status as favourites to win the competition this season.

    Despite the win, Guardiola was still in a thorny mood during his post-match press conference following the rejection he felt at Roberts’ snub.

    “Julia Roberts years ago came to Manchester – not in the 90s when Sir Alex (Ferguson) was winning titles and titles and titles. She came in the period where we were better than United, in these four or five years, right?

    “Even if I win the Champions League it will not compare to this disappointment I had.”

    “And she went to visit Man United. She didn’t come to see us,” Guardiola cried out during his post-match press briefing.

    Following the Spaniard’s outcry, Manchester United took to their official social media page to note Guardiola’s disgruntlement and referenced the Pretty Woman actress’ Old Trafford visit with a cheeky caption.

    “Throwing it back to when Julia Roberts visited Old Trafford,” United wrote.

  • Europa League: How Manchester United defeated Real Betis 4-1

    Europa League: How Manchester United defeated Real Betis 4-1

    Manchester United returned to the pitch few days after being annihilated by Liverpool 7-0 at Anfield on Sunday evening.

    The Red Devils had an encounter with Real Betis of Spain in the round of 16 Europa league encounter.

    Inform striker, Marcus Rashford had put the host ahead in the encounter before, Ayoze Perez equalized for the visitors to leave the game 1-1 at halftime.

    But once Antony’s curling effort had restored their advantage, they blew Betis away. Fernandes’ booming header from a corner was too powerful for Claudio Bravo to handle, and Wout Weghorst added a fourth after fine work from substitute Facundo Pallestri.

    Antony and Weghorst both missed glorious chances to extend United’s lead further, but Erik ten Hag’s side will still travel to Spain next Thursday in pole position to reach the Europa League quarter-finals.

    But goals from Antony and Bruno Fernandes – two players heavily criticised in that Anfield defeat – put United in the clear before Wout Weghorst completed the rout late on to secure a morale-boosting victory for Ten Hag’s men.

    Scholes singled out Luke Shaw and Casemiro’s jaded performances, with the former substituted late in the second half, and believes the pair could do with a rest now that United are virtually assured of a place in the last eight.

    Though Ten Hag will claim United still have work to do in Spain next week, the United manager will be delighted with the response from his side, and supremely confident that they will play a part in the draw for the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

  • EPL: Man Utd players in emergency training, hold meeting with coach Erik Ten Hag

    EPL: Man Utd players in emergency training, hold meeting with coach Erik Ten Hag

    Following their 7-0 bashing to Liverpool Football club on Sunday in the English Premier League, the players of Manchester United reported for training by 9 am with coach Erik Ten Hag waiting for them for two hours.

    Manager Erik ten Hag was said to have arrived the training ground two hours before the players.

    The purpose of the emergency meeting was for the players to have a meeting with the coach to discuss the problems and look for solutions.

    Ten Hag was asked during his post-match press conference if the players had attempted to explain their capitulation, he replied: “No, I didn’t give them the chance until now.

    “We have to talk about that, I have only given my opinion about it and we will talk about that tomorrow. I know this team will reset and we have to bounce back and we have shown in the past we can.”

    Liverpool inflicted the heaviest defeat on Manchester United 7-0 first time since 1931 when Wolves defeated them with same scoreline.

  • EPL: Neville knocks Bruno Fernandez for Man Utd’s 7-0 defeat to Liverpool

    EPL: Neville knocks Bruno Fernandez for Man Utd’s 7-0 defeat to Liverpool

    Former Manchester United player, Gary Neville has knocked one of the club’s midfielders, Bruno Fernandez accusing the Portuguese of being ‘disgraceful’ and ’embarassing’ following the 7-0 thumping in the hands of Liverpool on Sunday night.

    Manchester United suffered their biggest ever Premier League defeat, with goals from Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo and Roberto Firmino.

    Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Antony were all guilty of losing their composure during the game.

    But Fernandes appeared to be the worst of all as the Portugal international spent most of the second half making petulant challenges, arguing with officials and losing possession.

     

    “Bruno Fernandes stood in the centre circle with his arms raised asking: ‘Why is it me not coming off?” said Neville on Sky Sports.

    “Honestly, I have to say some of his behaviour in the second half has been a disgrace.”

    He said Fernandes was ’embarassing’, adding that “second half has been an absolute disgrace, a shambles.”

     

  • FA Cup: Manchester United reach Quarter-Final after beating West Ham 3-1

    FA Cup: Manchester United reach Quarter-Final after beating West Ham 3-1

    Wonderkid, Alejandro Garnacho gave the Red Devils the inspiration needed to comeback from a goal down to defeat Westham United 3-1 in the FA Cup second round game on Wednesday.

    With the win, Erik ten Hag’s men progressed to the FA Cup quarter-finals, where they will host Fulham.

    Manchester United already got one silverware already after defeating Newcastle United in the 2023 Carabao cup last Sunday.

    United looked set to be brought back down to earth with a bump after Said Benrahma put David Moyes’ West Ham into a deserved lead at Old Trafford.

    But Nayef Aguerd’s 77th-minute own goal sparked an impressive turnaround, with teenager Garnacho’s superb 90th-minute effort followed by a stoppage-time strike by Fred in a 3-1 triumph. Their quarter-final will take place on the weekend of March 18 and 19.

    There was a sense of relief among the delighted celebrations as Ten Hag’s men progressed from the fifth-round tie despite a shaky performance, keeping their hopes of a quadruple alive.

    “I see today another step,” manager Ten Hag said of Garnacho. “I tell him before the game ‘it’s getting time you had an impact when you come on, but now you need to have impact as a starter’.

     

  • Carabao Cup: Manchester United coast home to victory, wins first title in six years

    Carabao Cup: Manchester United coast home to victory, wins first title in six years

    Manchester United won the English Football League Cup after defeating hard fighting Newcastle united by 2-0 in a thrilling encounter.

    The Red Devils  ended its  six-year trophy drought as they nick their second Carabao title in years.

    Following Nick Pope’s suspension, Second choice goalie, Martin Dubravka is  cup-tied and Karl Darlow out on loan, former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius started the game  ahead of Mark Gillespie  for magpies.

    However two first-half goals from Casemiro and a rave of the moment Rashford intercepted shot ensured Manchester United won its first title in Five years.

    Newcastle’s League Cup journey ends in defeat after a difficult afternoon for them against an impressive Man United team that looked comfortable throughout 90 minutes.

    It’s Manchester United’s sixth League Cup and brings the Red Devils into third place all-time for tournament titles behind Liverpool (9) and Man City (8).

  • Erik Ten Hag reveals biggest win as coach of Manchester United

    Erik Ten Hag reveals biggest win as coach of Manchester United

    Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has revealed his biggest win since his emergence  as coach of Manchester united.

    Ten Hag described the 2-1 win over Barcelona in the Europa League as his biggest win.

    Fred and Antony scored for the Red Devils as they booted Barcelona out of the competition to progress into the round of 16.

    When asked if this is his biggest win as United boss, ten Hag told BT Sport: “I think so, yes. We have had some good wins – Liverpool and Arsenal at home.

    “Over two legs, against Barcelona, leaders in LaLiga, eight points ahead of Real Madrid.

    “We have all seen Real Madrid this week. So if you can beat them, then yes, this is my biggest win.”

    United will play Newcastle next in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

    After defeating Barcelona 2-1 on Thursday, Manchester United will know its round of 16 opponents when the draws are made later on Friday February 24th.

  • Europa League: Why we lost to Manchester United – Barcelona coach, Xavi

    Europa League: Why we lost to Manchester United – Barcelona coach, Xavi

    Barcelona manager, Xavi has state4d reasons why his team lost to Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday,

    Xavi said his side didn’t pay attention  to details and paid dearly to it.

    The Catalans arrived in the UK for the second leg of their Europa League Round of 32 clash with a 2-2 result.

    Manchester united defeated Barcelona by 2-1 at the Old Trafford and progressed to the round of 16 in the Europa league.

    Robert Lewandowski gave Barca the lead from the penalty spot, before United rallied back thanks to goals from Fred and Antony to win the tie.

    “Last season, it was impossible to compete.

    “This season was different. We competed well, but the small details make the difference.

    “We have to learn from our mistakes and be ready for next season,” Xavi told reporters after the game.

    Barcelona return to LaLiga action on Sunday at Almeria, before travelling to bitter rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-finals on Thursday.

    Barcelona remains on course to win the La Liga title but have Real Madrid to contend with.

  • EPL: Manchester United defeat Leicester City 3-0 to revive title hopes

    EPL: Manchester United defeat Leicester City 3-0 to revive title hopes

    Leicester City will rue missed chances earlier in the game with their lack of clinical finishing as they eventually got thumped by Manchester United 3-0 .

    Goalie, De Gea made a couple of great saves to keep the Red Devil into the game before England striker, Marcus Rashford lashed on to a  pass from Gernacho before slotting the ball into the net for Manchester United first goal.

    In the 57th minute, Rashford again beat the offside trap after receiving a  pass from Fred to score his second of the game, the goal was initially ruled out for offside but a VAR check ruled in favour of the in-form striker.

    In the 60th minute, Bruno Fernandenz sent up Jordan Sancho who wasted no time to tap the ball into the net for The Red Devils third of the night.

    Manchester United are presently occupying the third position on the English Premier League standing and are just three points adrift Manchester City on second position.

  • EPL: Guardiola warns Arsenal, names two other teams that can still win title

    EPL: Guardiola warns Arsenal, names two other teams that can still win title

    Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has warned league leaders Arsenal on the title aspirations of two other teams in the current season.

    The Spaniard said at least four teams are in the Premier League title race this season.

    The Manchester City gaffer, listed neighbours Manchester United and Newcastle United as teams that can still lay their hands on the trophy.

    Manchester city  will square up against  Arsenal on Wednesady night(Today) in what seems like a league leaders clash.

    Arsenal and City are separated by only three points ahead of the keenly anticipated clash.

    Both teams are threatening to pull away from the rest of the chasing pack, with Manchester United already five points behind the Gunners having played two games more.

    Newcastle United occupy the final Champions League spot but the Magpies have drawn four of their last five matches to slip 10 points behind the Premier League leaders.

    Despite this, Guardiola still believes United and Newcastle as title contenders.

    When asked if he considers the two teams as title rivals, Guardiola said: “We don’t know what can happen in the next weeks.

    “I always have the feeling, especially now with European competitions back and FA Cup around the corner, the last eight to ten games are going to decide the title.”