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  • EPL: Bruno Fernandes hints at leaving Manchester United

    EPL: Bruno Fernandes hints at leaving Manchester United

    Bruno Fernandes, a Manchester United midfielder, has dropped an hint about leaving the Premier League club after this summer’s European Championship.

    However, the 29-year-old has insisted that he   “wants to win”, insinuating tht he would love to win the FA Final against Manchester City on May 25.

    He added that his focus at the moment is to win the FA Cup with Manchester United.

    Amid media speculation that he could leave Old Trafford, when asked about his future, Fernandes told Dazn Portugal: “I don’t have thoughts for other things at the moment. It doesn’t just depend on me.

    “So, if you want me to be very honest, if I have to think about not continuing in the Premier League, it won’t be until after the Euros.

    “We can end the season by winning the FA Cup, then we have the European Championship, which is very important for us.

    Fernandes, who is in his fifth season at United, added: “I want to be competitive, I want to compete, I want to win.”

    The Portugal playmaker has won only the Carabao Cup since joining United from Sporting CP in January 2020 in a deal worth up to €80 million.

  • EPL: Massive shake-up looms as owners put up Manchester United squad for sale ahead next season

    EPL: Massive shake-up looms as owners put up Manchester United squad for sale ahead next season

    Manchester United have made it known that the club is willing sell the majority of their squad this summer, with just three players off limits, according to the UK Telegraph.

    Sir Jim Ratcliffe and incoming CEO Omar Berrada will lead the hierachy of the club as from the 2024/2025 campaign.

    And they are prepared to be ruthless with potential sales at the end of the season.

    This is in part due to United being restricted by the Premier League’s spending rules.

    The massive shake up would affect majority of the United squad.

    United have missed out on Champions League football next season in a significant blow to INEOS’ plans and the futures of many of their players, as well as embattled manager Erik ten Hag, currently remain uncertain.

    It is now believed that agents and recruitment figures at rival clubs believe United’s regime are open-minded about sales and will weigh up most bids.

  • EPL: Enough of criticisms, abuses – Rashford tells fans

    EPL: Enough of criticisms, abuses – Rashford tells fans

    Marcus Rashford Manchester United forward, has expressed displeasure with the way  he has been abused so far this season.

    Rashford has struggled to replicate last season’s form that saw him score a couple of goals.

    The English Man has scored only eight eight times in 40 appearances this present campaign.

    His lack of clinical finishing this season has led to the 26-year-old facing some fire from fans and pundits.

    However, when  replying to a post on X, formerly Twitter, the forward claimed the way he has been treated is “absolutely disgusting” and “cruel”, said the level of criticism has become too much.

    He wrote: “It is abuse and has been for months. Enough is enough.”

    Rashford, who hit 30 goals in all competitions last season, was dropped to the bench by manager Erik ten Hag for two matches following a poor performance in United’s 1-0 defeat at Newcastle in December while also having his off-field behaviour criticised by the Dutch manager.

  • EPL: Ten Hag to receive 25 percent pay cut If he remains United coach next season

    EPL: Ten Hag to receive 25 percent pay cut If he remains United coach next season

    Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has been told he will receive a pay cut should he be retained for next season and beyond.

    According to a report on ESPN the United gaffer, will take a substantial 25 percent pay cut at Old Trafford, following the team’s likely failure to secure qualification for the Champions League.

    Ten Hag signed a three -year contract with United after he joined from Ajax in May 2002.

    Since joining United, Ten Hag has struggled to stabilized Manchester United with the club currently on 7th position on the log.

    United trail a top-four position by a massive 16 points.

     

    However, there are other claims that says United’s revamped football hierarchy, led by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS, has been actively exploring potential alternatives to Ten Hag.

    United have penciled down A -list coaches like Gareth Southgate, Bayern Munich’s Thomas Tuchel, Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, Brentford’s Thomas Frank, and Wolves’ Gary O’Neil as potential replacement for Ten Hag.

  • FA Cup: Lucky! United set up Manchester derby final after defeating Coventry City 4-2 on penalties

    FA Cup: Lucky! United set up Manchester derby final after defeating Coventry City 4-2 on penalties

    Premiership side, Manchester United rode on the lottery of penalties to set up FA Cup final with neighbours Manchester City after defeating Championship side 4-2 on penalty shoot out.

    Mc Tominay, Harry Maguire and captain Bruno Fernandez all scored for Manchester United but they  threw away a three goal lead and conceded the fourth on the death of extra time however, they got lucky as the goal was chalked off for offside.

    Coventry looked down and out when as they trailed Manchester United 3-0, up till the 70th minute of the thrilling encounter.

    However, the Championship side began their resurgence back into the game when E.Simms scored for them in the 71st minute of the encounter.

    Ohare blasted home the second goal eight minute later and H.Wright leveled things up with a dying minute spot kick to send the game into extra time.

    All efforts by both teams to score in the extra 30 minutes proved abortive as every opportunity to hit the back of the net met a brick wall.

    After missing their first penalty kick, Manchester United fought back to win the game 4-2  to set up a repeat of last season’s  final in the FA Cup.

     

     

  • UCL: How Manchester United may qualify for Champions League if they finish outside top four

    UCL: How Manchester United may qualify for Champions League if they finish outside top four

    Newly introduced rule by UEFA could help Manchester United qualify for the Champions League even if they finish on 6th position.

    However, United’s luck is hinged on West Ham’s winning the Europa League and finishing on 5th position on the log according to reports on talkSPORTS

    The Red Devils are currently 11 points adrift from both fourth-placed Tottenham and fifth-placed Aston Villa.

    United have failed to win any of their last three league games and with seven games left to play, a top-four finish is fading into the distance.

    Despite this, Erik ten Hag’s men could still miraculously qualify for the Champions League.

    England are poised to receive an additional spot in next year’s Champions League  due to the expansion of the competition, two leagues will earn an extra place in Europe’s top club competition.

  • EPL: Liverpool remain second after playing 2-2 draw with Manchester United

    EPL: Liverpool remain second after playing 2-2 draw with Manchester United

    Mohammed Salah rescued a point for Liverpool as he converted from the penalty spot late in the game in a very  thrilling 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday evening.

    The result meant that Liverpool have failed to go back to the top of the Premier League log after occupying the top spot for one full week.

    The Reds needed all three points to overtake Arsenal at the summit and took the lead at Old Trafford.

    Luis Diaz latched on to a loose ball in the 23rd minute to put the visitors in the lead.

    However, Liverpool’s effort to add to their tally met a brick wall as they missed couple of chances in the game.

    Bruno Fernandes capitalized on Quansah’s error  to smash the ball past goalie Kelleher who was already outside the 16 yard box.

    Youngster Kobbie Mainoo then gave United the lead with a superb curling effort in the 56th minute to put the host into the lead.

    The hosts seemed to be running away with three points until Aaron Wan-Bissaka gave away a penalty, which Mohamed Salah put away.

    The draw means Jurgen Klopp’s men have 71 points, same as Arsenal, but with an inferior goal difference.

    Manchester City are in third place with 70 points.

  • EPL: Manchester United handed strategy to beat Liverpool

    EPL: Manchester United handed strategy to beat Liverpool

    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a former Manchester United player and manager has called on head coach Erik ten Hag to make maximum use of the pace of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Hojlund in their upcoming clash against Liverpool.

    According to the Norwegian, Liverpool’s midfield can be pulled out of position, leaving United’s pacey attackers to exploit the space and launch a devastating counter-attack.

    Solskjaer also acknowledged the high-intensity style of play Liverpool is known for, but he also pointed out their vulnerability when the ball is lost due to the absence of Roberto Firmino, the club’s former false nine.

    With Bruno Fernandes expected to have more time on the ball, Solskjaer is confident that United can repeat their previous success against their rivals by playing a counter-attacking style of football.

    “With Jurgen, you know what is coming but it is so hard to play against,” Solskjaer told The Athletic.

    “But now, with no Firmino, the front three can be out of the game when the ball is lost because there’s no false nine.

    “Then Liverpool’s midfield get pulled out of possession, and that’s where you can utilise the pace of Rashford, Garnacho or Hojlund. [Bruno] Fernandes will have more time on the ball and Liverpool’s defence must drop back.

  • EPL: Manchester United owners reveal what will happen to coach Erik ten Hag.

    EPL: Manchester United owners reveal what will happen to coach Erik ten Hag.

    Aftermath of Manchester United’s loss to Chelsea, owners of the club has revealed what they will do to coach Erik ten Hag.

    According to The Athletic reports on Friday, a day after the Red Devils lost 4-3 to Chelsea, that Ten Hag also wants to stay at Old Trafford.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that United lost the thrilling encounter after leading 3-2 till the 99th minute of the encounter.

    The result is a blow to United”s chances of playing in the Champions League next season, as they sit in sixth place with a -1 GD.

    However, it is believed that INEOS would like to stick with Ten Hag, and he would also like to stay at United.

    There has been a good sense of collaboration and discussions between Ten Hag, Sir Dave Brailsford, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently.

    Names like Gareth Southgate, Graham Potter, and Roberto de Zerbi have been linked with the United job recently.

  • EPL: Zinedine Zidane’s likely destination revealed

    EPL: Zinedine Zidane’s likely destination revealed

    Former Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane likely destination has been revealed.

    According to former Brazil international, Julio Baptista, the French man will likely take over as the manager of Manchester United.

    Manchester United’s coach, Erik Ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford looks bleak after going through a tough season with the Red Devils.

    After finishing third last season, winning the Carabao Cup and reaching the FA Cup final, Ten Hag’s side have had 16 defeats across competitions this campaign.

    However, Zidane has been touted as one of the options for the Red Devils’ hot seat at Old Trafford.

    “Zidane was the best player I have ever played with,” Baptista told Ladbrokes (via Metro).

    “Playing with him and sharing a dressing room with him was very special. He is one the best in the world.

    “I think he will be a Premier League manager someday. He is an incredible coach, with amazing experience having won the Champions League, so I can see that happening. I can see him going to Manchester United.”