Tag: Manchester United
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EPL opening fixtures: Tottenham host Man City, Man Utd face Leeds
Tottenham will host champions Manchester City on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, meanwhile, faces a nightmare start to his first full campaign in charge of Chelsea, with trips to three ‘Big Six’ rivals in the first five matches. In the first round of fixtures in mid-August, City’s…
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Real Madrid drop asking price for Man Utd target
Real Madrid are dropping their asking price for Raphael Varane. The France defender is a top summer transfer target for Manchester United. El Mundo Deportivo says Los Blancos are keen to cash in if Varane refuses to pen a new deal and, while a figure of €70m has been touted, it’s now claimed a price…
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Manchester United announce released players list
Premier League club Manchester United have announced several players are being released this month. Juan Mata and Lee Grant are both out of contract this summer and were set to leave, but have opened talks with United over new deals and will remain at Old Trafford for at least one more season. Joel Pereira is…
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Liverpool renew push for EPL top-4 with victory at Manchester United
Jurgen Klopp tasted victory at Old Trafford for the first time as Liverpool breathed new life into their top-four push with a thrilling 4-2 win against Manchester United. After anti-Glazer protestors got into the ground and onto the pitch 11 days ago, further demonstrations could not stop Thursday’s Premier League fixture from going ahead. In…
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I feel sad for Van de Beek at Man Utd – Van der Sar
Ajax chief Edwin van der Sar admits he is “sad” over the current situation Donny van de Beek at Manchester United. It comes amid a tough season for the midfielder, who joined from Ajax last summer in a deal worth £40m. Van der Sar told ESPN: “Of course I feel sad for Donny. “He walked…
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Europa: Fernandes, Cavani sparkle with braces as Man Utd hit six
Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani scored twice each as Manchester United took a giant step towards the Europa League final with a 6-2 drubbing of AS Roma on Thursday. The emphatic victory was in their semi-final first leg game at Old Trafford. Manchester United’s run of four semi-final losses under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should…
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I learned from Mourinho at Man Utd – Mkhitaryan
Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan insists he is better for his tough experience under former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. Mkhitaryan says he has no regrets joining United. He told the Athletic: I never regret my decisions. “At that time, he [Mourinho] was one of the most successful coaches in the world. “I think he was…
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Ryan Giggs pleads not guilty to assault on ex-girlfriend
Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has denied the charge he was violent and engaged in behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend including isolation, belittling, humiliation, harassment, degradation and abuse. A court heard on Wednesday. Giggs, 47, also entered a not guilty plea of actual bodily harm to PR executive Kate Greville, 36, at his home in…
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Joel Glazer writes to Man Utd fans
Manchester United owner Joel Glazer has penned an open letter to fans after the Super League fiasco. United have been hammered for much of the day for their short note confirming their withdrawal from the breakaway on Tuesday night. Now Glazer has penned an open letter, declaring his family will not be selling up: “To…
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Man Utd’s Ed Woodward quits UEFA role
Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward has resigned from his role with UEFA. The Manchester Evening News says Woodward has left his role on UEFA’s Professional Football Strategy Council. On Sunday night, 12 European clubs stunned the football world by announcing a breakaway Super League that would replace their involvements in the UEFA Champions League. United,…