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Reds humbled by Wolfsburg for third loss in last four
Manchester United’s solid start to the 2025/26 season has taken a steep dive in the last two weeks, and manager Marc Skinner has plenty of work to do after a difficult loss on the road in Europe on Wednesday. United fell 5-2 to German giants VfL Wolfsburg, the first loss for the Reds in UEFA […]
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When you post on SB Nation, we don’t want you to miss all the conversations and responses that follow. So starting today, whenever a user replies to your comment or to your post on the Feed, you’ll see a notification at the top right corner of the page. And of course, this means that when […]
Manchester United Basketball Club?
The news around Manchester United took a strange turn on Monday with the suggestion that the club may look to invest in the new expansion of the current model. The current top league in Europe, the EuroLeague, already features several clubs involved in multiple sports, including football, such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. […]
Phallon Tullis-Joyce could return vs. Wolfsburg
Manchester United Women have had a turbulent return to action since the last international break, seeing the return of Jess Park from a concussion, but losing top goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce in an up-and-down journey through league and cup play. The Reds lost their No. 1 after she suffered a fractured eye socket in a 1-0 […]
Match Preview: Man City vs. Manchester United Women
The big games keep on coming for Manchester United Women, with Saturday afternoon’s crosstown trip to Manchester City now the focus for Marc Skinner’s side. Saturday’s 13:30 GMT kick-off at the Etihad Stadium marks a return to action in the Barclays Women’s Super League for the Reds, following Wednesday’s statement European victory over Paris Saint-Germain […]
Manchester United 2-1 Paris Saint-Germain: Reds stay hot in UWCL
Manchester United Women recorded one of the biggest wins in the club’s young history on Wednesday, taking down French power Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford in European competition. The Reds now have nine points from three matches in their UEFA Women’s Champions League Group Play campaign. Goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce was out of this one afte […]
Spurs Stalemate
New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Colin and Pauly welcome back Mr. Heintschel, who began the last day of his honeymoon watching Manchester United capitulate and then rescue a point on the road against Tottenham Hotspur. They recap the second 2-2 draw in as many games for the Reds, as well as the worrying limitations […]
Tactical Analysis: Why does this keep happening?
For the second time in as many weeks, Manchester United conceded two goals in quick succession to turn a 1-0 lead into a 2-1 deficit. In both matches United seemed to be in control defensively, not facing any particular dangerous threats from the opposition, only for things to completely change very quickly. However, if I […]
Staff Takeaways: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United
A brief look at Manchester United’s most recent results and what our staff is thinking about heading into the international break. Colin – The other side of an undroppable player Manchester United needs Casemiro. It’s been the case since the legendary Brazilian signed from Real Madrid, and is still the case now for him at […]
Player Ratings: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United
Here are the ratings from Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur: Starters Senne Lammens – 7 Helped us keep the lead for most of the game. He couldn’t do much about either goal. Noussair Mazraoui – 4 Sluggish all game. Hasn’t looked too sharp since coming back into the squad. Harry Maguire – 7 […]
Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United: De Ligt rescues Reds after late collapse in London
Manchester United blew a slim lead at Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League action on Saturday, failing to capitalize on a slow-paced game and capitulating in the final minutes. Ruben Amorim’s side was shuffled a bit for the occasion, moving Amad into the front three with Noussair Mazraoui at wing back and Bryan Mbeumo on the […]
Manchester United 0-1 Aston Villa: Skinner’s Reds suffer first WSL loss of 25/26
Manchester United have lost their first match of the 2025/26 Barclays Women’s Super League season. The Reds fell 1-0 at home to Aston Villa at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday. A slow first half saw United struggle to even find a chance on tartget, allowing the Villains time to settle and strike through Miriael Taylor […]
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United: Live Stream, Time, & How to Watch The Match Online
Sitting level on points and within touching distance of the Premier League’s top three, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United do battle in North London on Saturday lunchtime. The two teams meet for the first time since last season’s Europa League final in May when Brennan Johnson scored the only goal in a 1-0 triumph for […]
Three Points: Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester United are back in Premier League action this weekend, kicking off the weekend slate in a rematch of the UEFA Europa League Final against Spurs. If Ruben Amorim and co. are to avenge the loss in May, it will take some focused play on the road in London. The Left Flank United are far […]
Match Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United
Manchester United are on the road in the Premier League again at the weekend, facing Tottenham Hotspur in our last game before the final international break of 2025. Although having to settle for a point at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, the 2-2 draw stretched our unbeaten run to four games and a win in north […]
All square at Forest
New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Big congrats are due to the new Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Heintschel, unfortunately, Manchester United did not send three points as a wedding gift. Still, Colin and Pauly got together to recap the Reds on the road, settling for a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday thanks to […]
Casemiro continues to turn back the clocks
Over the past weekend, hundreds of millions of Americans turned back their clocks one hour, giving themselves an extra hour of sleep and resetting their circadian rhythms in the process. And over in England, Carlos Henrique Casemiro turned back his clock and demonstrated why, even at 33, he’s still got plenty of gas left in […]
Player Ratings: Manchester United 2-2 Nottingham Forest
Here are the ratings from Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest: Starters Senne Lammens – 6 Couldn’t do much about either goal. His bottom level is fairly high, which bodes well for the side. Diogo Dalot – 3 Another poor performance. Has been the under-par performer in recent weeks. Leny Yoro – 5 Struggled […]
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Manchester United: Amad stunner rescues away point
Manchester United’s winning run did not extend to four games, but a spectacular, memorable hit from Amad did secure a draw for the Reds on the road at the City Ground. A 2-2 result against Nottingham Forest, likely a deserved result for United, but still a match both teams will have wanted more from. Ruben […]
Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United: Live Stream, Time, & How to Watch The Match Online
A resurgent Manchester United outfit will be looking to climb back into the top four of the Premier League table when they travel to the City Ground to face Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon. The Red Devils are out for revenge against the Tricky Trees after they were beaten in both home and […]
Three Points: Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United
Build-Up Play Sean Dyche’s sides are set up to nullify aerial threats. In recent weeks, United have gone long in build-up and will have to mix this up a little by going short at times. Sean Dyche’s sides also tend to press quite cohesively, even if they don’t always press high. United are the away […]
Match Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United
Manchester United are looking to start November in positive fashion when facing Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The City Ground encounter offers an opportunity to make it four wins on the spin and maintain our momentum, which has been gathering pace under head coach Ruben Amorim. Forest have a new man […]
What does the future hold for Joshua Zirkzee?
Six years ago, Juventus were hanging onto the last vestiges of their Scudetto dynasty, Liverpool were preparing to end a three-decade-long title drought, whilst Bayern Munich were transforming into an unstoppable cog under new coach Hansi Flick. Wayne Rooney was plying his trade outside of Europe with MLS side D.C. United, whilst Joshua Zirkzee was […]
A Little Appreciation for Matheus Cunha: A Response to Crude Scientism
Earlier this week, I had the great pleasure of reading Gilead, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Marilynne Robinson. Just like one loves to go through all the post-match commentary after an enjoyable Manchester United performance, I like to hear about the works that leave a mark on me by the people who made the work. […]
October Player of the Month: Deserved recognition throughout
For the first time in a while, Manchester United will have a very deep field of Player of the Month candidates. Manchester United’s October Player of the Month voting opened to fans on the club website this week, and fans can vote here for their preferred recipient. Goalkeeper Senne Lammens, defender Matthijs De Ligt, and […]
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