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  • Man Utd in talks with Real Madrid goalkeeper

    Man Utd in talks with Real Madrid goalkeeper

    Premier League club Manchester United are in talks with Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.

    Okdiario says United have made a move for the Ukraine international, whose Real deal runs to 2025.

    Lunin could move to United to replace Altay Bayindir, who has managed just one appearance this season as Andre Onana’s backup and is likely to depart this summer.

    However, Lunin accepting United’s offer is no guarantee as he also desires regular first team football.

    The young shot-stopper is strictly Thibaut Courtois’ No2, though has performed admirably in the Belgian’s injury absence this season.

  • EPL: Man Utd co-owner, Ratcliffe reveals clubsides he prefers to win title

    EPL: Man Utd co-owner, Ratcliffe reveals clubsides he prefers to win title

    Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United’s minority owner,  has revealed club he would love to win the Premier League title.

    Ratcliffe said he would rather see Arsenal win the Premier League title this season ahead of Manchester City and Liverpool.

    Arsenal sit on top of the premier League standing with 64 points same as Liverpool but the Gunners lead with goal difference.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Ratcliffe and INEOS completed the purchase of a 27.7 per cent stake in United in February.

    This means they will assume control of all football operations at Old Trafford from the Glazer family.

    They face a huge task ahead to close the gap between themselves and the three teams at the top of the league.

    Just one point separates Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City with 10 fixtures left in what has become the tightest title race ever.

    Speaking on the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast, Ratcliffe was reluctant to pick a favourite, insisting he hates them all.

    But when pushed by Thomas, he admitted “it would be good” to see Mikel Arteta get his side over the line, praising the patience shown by Gunners with their manager over the years.

    He said: “I hate them all! We have got Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal, haven’t you? I don’t know. They are all the enemy, I couldn’t possibly choose one.

    “It would be good for Arteta, actually. He has done really well there. Arsenal have been patient with him, which is nice as well.”

  • FA Cup: Chelsea to battle Manchester City, United, Coventry face off in Wembley showdown

    FA Cup: Chelsea to battle Manchester City, United, Coventry face off in Wembley showdown

    The 2023/24 FA Cup semi -final draw was conducted on Sunday evening immediately after Manchester United Liverpool semi-final tie at Old Trafford.

    Manchester United defeated Liverpool 4-3 to reach the tournament’s last four.

    When it seemed the game was heading to penalty shoot-out, Young star, Amad Diallo finished off a counter-attack in the last minute of extra time to ensure the Red Devils progress to the last four.

    According to the semi-final draws, Manchester United will face Championship side Coventry city, while Chelsea have been pitched against holders Manchester City.

    All semi-final matches will be played at Wembley stadium on April 20, 2024.

    The winner of the FA Cup will represent England on the continental stage.

    Full Draws

    Manchester United vs Coventry City

    Chelsea vs Manchester City

     

  • FA Cup: Manchester United send Liverpool packing after 4-3 win at Old Trafford

    FA Cup: Manchester United send Liverpool packing after 4-3 win at Old Trafford

    Manchester United on Sunday evening booked their place in the semi-final of this season’s FA Cup after defeating Liverpool 4-3 at Old Trafford.

    McTominay opened the floodlight of goals when he latched on to a rebound to put the home side in front. Midfield maestro, MacAllister equalized for Liverpool in the 35th minute when he fired a powerful shot that beat goalie, Andre Onana.

    Mohammed Salah put Liverpool in front after  latching  to a rebound in the 42nd minute of the thrilling encounter.

    Liverpool dominated proceedings in the second half of the encounter but lost concentration towards the dying minutes and got punished  for their lack of clinical finishing when Anthony fired home United’s  equalizer in the 88th minute  to  drag the game to extra time.

    Javier Elliot powered home a shot that deflected into United net  in the dying minute of first half extra time but a Darwin Nunez’s mistake ensured United equalized through Marcus Rashford.

    Young star, Amad Diallo capitalized on a counter attacking football to score the winning goal on the stroke of 12o minute to send the home fans into wild jubilations.

    Meanwhile, Diallo took off his shirt in the celebrations and was promptly shown a second yellow card and therefore a red card.

    Diallo will miss United semi-final tie at Wembley in April.

    Coventry City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all secured semi-final placement at Wembley.

  • EPL: Rashford, Bruno score as Manchester United defeat Everton 2-0 at Old Trafford

    EPL: Rashford, Bruno score as Manchester United defeat Everton 2-0 at Old Trafford

    Manchester United kept their top four spot hopes alive after defeating Everton Football club  by 2-0 at Old Trafford, courtesy of two first half penalties.

    Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford converted from the spot to extend Everton’s winless run in the Premier League to 11 games.

    Victory takes United to within eight points of fourth-placed Aston Villa and three of Tottenham in fifth.

    Defeat leaves Everton still just five points above the relegation zone, having played two more games than 18th-placed Luton.

    Back-to-back defeats to Fulham and Manchester City had dented a charge from Erik ten Hag’s men towards the top four.

  • FA Cup: Manchester United beat Wigan 2-0, secure qualification to fourth round

    FA Cup: Manchester United beat Wigan 2-0, secure qualification to fourth round

    Manchester United on Monday night  secured FA cup fourth round qualification after defeating Wigan Athletic  2-0  on a cold night at DW Stadium. 

    Goals from Diogo Dalot and a penalty by Bruno Fernandes was all the Reds Devils needed to secure passage into the next round of the competition.

    The victory over the third-tier side was a welcome relief for the 12-time FA Cup winners, who are out of Europe and the League Cup and languishing in eighth position in the Premier League.

    “The FA Cup is all about winning, it is knockout. You want to finish the job. That is what I said in the dressing room ‘job done,’” United manager Erik ten Hag told reporters.

    United will next visit the winners of the third round replay between League Two (fourth tier) Newport County and National League (fifth tier) Eastleigh F.C. in the fourth round.

    Ten Hag’s side comfortably avoided an eighth defeat in 14 away matches in all competitions since last season’s FA Cup final, which they lost to neighbours Manchester City.

    Dalot scored in the 22nd minute at Wigan when Marcus Rashford had a shot blocked before laying the ball to the Portuguese, who took a touch before finding the bottom corner of the net from just outside the 18-yard box.

    “It gave us more confidence.

    “We were needing the goal so we could be more calm and not rushing to score.

    “We created a lot and could have scored more. It’s what we missed today,” Dalot said.

    Fernandes doubled United’s lead in the 74th with a penalty after Liam Shaw caught the captain’s foot in the box.

    United also wasted a bucket load of chances.

    “Oh, definitely (we should have scored more).

    “In the first half I think we created five or six very good chances. I think it was very good football.

    “We should have taken more, but if you don’t score you have to stay focused and I think we did that tonight,” Ten Hag said.

    Rashford briefly celebrated what he thought was a goal but keeper Sam Tickle gathered the ball on the line.

    Fellow forward Rasmus Hojlund was left frustrated by a trio of misses before halftime, while winger Alejandro Garnacho had a shot that ricocheted off the bar.

    Former United captain Roy Keane said he “would be fuming” with Hojlund if he was Ten Hag.

    “They are big chances. Stop messing about. Put the ball in the back of the net,” Keane said.

    Ten Hag’s side had 33 shots, 14 on target, compared to Wigan’s nine. Rashford had eight attempts, four on target.

    League One side Wigan beat Manchester City at Wembley to win the 2013 FA Cup in one of the competition’s major upsets.

    But they were outplayed by United despite their best efforts.

    “Proud of my players.

    “Difficult match, but a brilliant experience for our players,” Wigan manager Shaun Maloney said.

  • EPL: How Manchester United lost 2-1 to Nottingham Forest at City ground

    EPL: How Manchester United lost 2-1 to Nottingham Forest at City ground

    It was a surprising turn of events at the City ground, Nottingham secured a notable victory by defeating Manchester United with a scoreline of 2-1. The match unfolded as a compelling contest between the two teams, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats.

    Nottingham seized an early advantage, displaying attacking prowess that caught Manchester United off guard. The opening goal reflected Nottingham’s determination and strategic play, setting the tone for an engaging encounter.

    Manchester United, a team known for its resilience, responded with intensity, creating opportunities and testing Nottingham’s defense.The balance of the game shifted when Nottingham extended their lead with a second goal, showcasing effective coordination and exploiting moments of vulnerability in Manchester United’s backline.

    However, United failed to trouble Forest and went one goal down, thanks to Nicolas Dominguez’s unerring finish in the second half.

    Marcus Rashford pounced on a Matt Turner blunder to make it 1-1.

    The hosts found the winner minutes later as Morgan Gibbs-White slammed a first-time finish past Andre Onana.

     

    As the game progressed, both teams engaged in tactical battles across the field. Manchester United pushed for an equalizer, probing Nottingham’s defense with strategic attacks.

    Nottingham, in turn, demonstrated defensive solidity and counter-attacking capabilities, preventing Manchester United from leveling the score.

    The final whistle signaled Nottingham’s triumph over Manchester United, marking a significant upset in the football landscape.

    The result means United will end the year 2023 in 7th place with 31 points.

     

  • EPL: United manager, Erik Ten Hag releases names of players to join Red Devils in January

    EPL: United manager, Erik Ten Hag releases names of players to join Red Devils in January

    Manchester United manager, Erik Ten Hag has five players who are set to return from injury in January.

    The Dutch gaffer, made this known during a pre-match conference ahead of Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

    The Red Devils are currently seventh on the log and face big fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in their next five top-flight games.

    “It will be a similar squad [for the trip to Forest] as we had against Villa.

    “Mid-January we expect many players back. Mason [Mount], Casemiro, [Lisandro] Martinez, [Tyrell] Malacia.

    “We expect Harry Maguire, of course. We expect many players to return in January,” Ten Hag told reporters on Friday.

  • EPL: Why we lost 3-2 to Manchester United – Aston Villa coach, Unai Emery

    EPL: Why we lost 3-2 to Manchester United – Aston Villa coach, Unai Emery

    Unai Emery the coach of Aston Villa has reacted to his side’s 3-2 loss to Manchester United on Tuesday night at Old Trafford.

    The Midlands club had gone two goals up at Old Trafford, thanks to John McGinn and Leandra Dendoncker.

    However, United’s second half performance saw them secure maximum points after three comeback goals with Alejandro Garnacho scoring twice and Hojlund scoring his first EPL goal.

    After the game, Emery said: “Disappointed. After the first half, 60 minutes more or less, we were in control of the game.

    “How we conceded, with the mistake in the middle, after it the crowd changes, the atmosphere is so much better for them, pushing them, the crowd goes up.

    “Even then we reacted, very good chances for John McGinn and Leon Bailey. Those were key moments as well.”

  • EPL: Nunez, Jota Score as Liverpool beat Burnley 2-0 to go top, Manchester United in comeback win against Aston Villa

    EPL: Nunez, Jota Score as Liverpool beat Burnley 2-0 to go top, Manchester United in comeback win against Aston Villa

    Pending Arsenal’s match against West Ham at the Emirate on Thursday night,  Liverpool will top the Premier League table following a 2-0 win over Burnley on Boxing Day

    Jurgen Klopp’s men travelled to Turf Moor in second place, looking to put pressure on Arsenal and came out victorious with  clean sheet.

    Two goals from the Reds in either half was all the need away team needed to climb the summit of the log.

    Darwin Nunez ended his goal drought to put the Reds in front.

    The Uruguayan striker had gone over 600 minutes without scoring, but curled in a fantastic effort from the edge of the box early on.

    Harvey Elliott’s effort was ruled out because Mohamed Salah was standing in an offside position, before Diogo Jota sealed the win.

    Liverpool now have 42 points, two more than Arsenal who welcome West Ham on Thursday.

    Elsewhere, United came from two goals down to defeat Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, with Alejandro Garnacho scoring twice before Rasmus Hojlund got his first Premier League goal.

    Finally! After 15 Premier League appearances, 19 shots and 1026 minutes, Man Utd  £72million man broke his duck.

    Rasmus Hojlund couldn’t have met the deflection off Aston Villa captain John McGinn much sweeter as he fired an unflinching left-footed volley in off Emi Martinez’s right-hand post and into the back of the net, in front of Old Trafford’s Stretford End. The relief on the Dane’s face was clear for all to see as he celebrated, the delight of his team-mates likewise.