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Three Points: Manchester United vs. Wolves

Formation  I felt like too much was being made of Ruben Amorim’s adjustments in recent weeks, but last week was a clear shift to a back four in the first half. With Mason Mount most likely out, we could see another adjustment to the set-up. It’s hard to predict the starting set-up with so many […]

28 days ago | 0 reads

Boxing Day Worldie

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Colin is back with Nathan and Pauly to discuss a tight 1-0 win on Boxing Day for Manchester United, who overcame a slew of fresh injuries thanks to some solid defending and a stunning strike from Patrick Dorgu against an off-balance Newcastle United team. We fit all that in […]

28 days ago | 0 reads

Team News: Manchester United vs. Wolves

Manchester United will be back at Old Trafford for their next Premier League match on Tuesday, taking on Wolverhampton Wanderers for the second time this December in the reverse fixture against the team that is still bottom of the table on a historically low two points. When the sides last met on Dec. 8 at […]

28 days ago | 0 reads

Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Wolves

Aiming to end 2025 with back-to-back wins, Manchester United will welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Old Trafford on Tuesday, when Ruben Amorim faces some tough selection calls. Still missing several players, including key creator and captain Bruno Fernandes, United lost Mason Mount to injury during Friday’s home win over Newcastle United, and the England midfielder’s participation […]

28 days ago | 0 reads

Ayden Heaven Continues to Excite

Ayden Heaven has been one of the big positives in recent weeks. He is capable in the air, aggressive, fairly quick, composed on the ball, and an able passer. In so many ways, he ticks what most United fans look for in a player, so it’s hard not to be excited.  There’s always the temptation […]

29 days ago | 0 reads

Leny Yoro needs to show more

When Manchester United announced the signing of Leny Jean-Luc Yoro on July 18, 2024, millions of United fans across the globe felt thrilled to have added one of the most promising defensive prospects in the world.  Born in Saint-Maurice, France, Yoro was raised in the Parisian suburbs by Alain Yoro, a former footballer of Ivorian […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Player Ratings: Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle United

Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 1-0 win against Newcastle United: Starters Senne Lammens – 8 Solid outing. Made saves when asked to and handled the ball well for most of the game. Had one nervy moment right at the end, but it came to nothing. Diogo Dalot – 5 Struggled against Gordon […]

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Manchester United vs. Newcastle United: Live stream, Time & How to watch

Manchester United are back at it on Boxing Day, and in the primetime slot against another Northern heavyweight. The Reds welcome Newcastle United to Old Trafford for a battle to stay relevant in the European places of the Premier League table. Just three points separate the Lancashire and Tyneside clubs, with United whiffing on an […]

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Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Newcastle

Manchester United are in Boxing Day action with an evening kick-off against Newcastle United at Old Trafford. The Magpies did the double over the Reds last term but sit below us in the Premier League table, in 11th spot. With the difference only three points, though, it’s important Ruben Amorim’s side bounce back from our […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Three Points: Manchester United vs. Newscastle United

Lisandro Martinez  With Bruno Fernandes out and Kobbie Mainoo a doubt, we might see Lisandro Martinez in midfield once again. The Argentine’s qualities on the ball and calmness under pressure might give Ruben Amorim a different option in midfield for the rest of the season. This isn’t great news for Manuel Ugarte, who has struggled […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Team News: Manchester United vs. Newcastle United

Manchester United returns to action on Boxing Day at Old Trafford, facing Newcastle in hopes of recording a victory at home for the first time since October. Ruben Amorim’s side will be without their captain Bruno Fernandes after sustaining an injury in a defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday, and the manager offered updates on […]

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Christmas Villains

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!Nathan and Pauly get together to talk about Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa from the weekend and look ahead to a Boxing Day matchup with Newcastle later in the week.As always, thank you for listening and be sure to subscribe and save wherever you get your podcasts!

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Tactical Analysis: Did the better team lose?

There wasn’t a Manchester United fan in the world that didn’t let out a grown when they first saw the team news for Sunday’s match against Aston Villa. We knew it was going to be rough. Noussair Mazraoui, Bryan Abeumo, and Amad were all away on AFCON duty and Casemiro was suspended. The news that […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Staff Takeaways: Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United

Staff Takeaways from Manchester United 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. Pauly: This was your house money game Every team has their first XI. After that you have a couple of like for like changes on the bench and a few players who can play in a variety of different spots. In theory it creates a […]

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Player Ratings: Manchester United 1-2 Aston Villa

Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 1-2 loss against Aston Villa: Starters Senne Lammens – 5 Wasn’t as busy as Martinez, but on the losing side. Made a couple of saves. Couldn’t have done much for the goals. Diogo Dalot – 4 A frustrating player. Far too casual on the second goal. Leny […]

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Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United: The Reds Not Welcomed in Morgan Rogers’ Neighborhood

Manchester United’s four-match unbeaten run ended at Villa Park, Sunday, as the Reds fell to the hosts 2-1 on the back of a brace from Morgan Rogers while Matheus Cunha scored the only goal for United. The Reds now sit in seventh place following Sunderland’s draw over the weekend. The scoreline was not as staggering […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Manchester United Women through to League Cup semis

It was another weekend of coming from behind against Spurs for Manchester United Women, and this time they finished the job. The Reds faced Tottenham in the Barclays Women’s Super League Cup on Sunday, and overcame an early goal in a 2-1 comeback win to advance to the semifinal stage of the competition. Drew Spence […]

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Aston Villa vs Manchester United: Live Stream, Time, & How to Watch The Match Online

Sunday’s sole Premier League fixture is a particularly mouthwatering one, as title contenders Aston Villa and top-four outsiders Manchester United collide in the West Midlands. The Lions are seeking a terrific 10th straight victory across all competitions this weekend, while the Red Devils endeavour to stretch their respectable unbeaten run to five games in the top flight. Man United […]

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Three Points: Aston Villa vs. Manchester United

Manchester United are on the road this week, looking for a third away win in a row against third-place Aston Villa on Sunday. Here’s three things to keep track of on the search for three points. Right flank  With no Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo, the right flank will be the biggest question mark ahead […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Match Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester United

Manchester United’s final Premier League outing before Christmas is a trip to face an Aston Villa side on an impressive winning run. The Midlanders made it nine victories in a row, in all competitions, by coming from behind to beat West Ham United 3-2 last weekend. Unai Emery’s side have powered up to third in […]

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Match Preview: Manchester United Women host Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United Women host Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday’s League Cup quarter-final, in what is our last game of 2025. It’s a repeat of last weekend’s thrilling WSL encounter, which ended in a 3-3 draw with the Reds scoring three times in the final 20 minutes. Marc Skinner’s side then overcame Juventus, 1-0, in Turin, to […]

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Team News and Form: Aston Villa vs. Manchester United

Manchester United travel to Birmingham this weekend to lock horns against a high-flying Aston Villa outfit. Aston Villa come into this match on the back of a 3-2 victory over West Ham in their previous match. The Hamerers opened the scoring in the very first minute of the game through Mateus Fernandes. Unai Emery’s men […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Bournemouth Bonanza

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Colin and Nathan recap a wild Premier League meeting with Bournemouth on Monday. Manchester United twice led in an eventual 4-4 draw at Old Trafford, featuring a lot of good and bad for both sides involved.As always, thank you for listening and we appreciate your patronage. Be sure to […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Manchester United draw Atletico in UWCL Playoff

Manchester United Women are through to the next round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, drawing Atletico Madrid in the playoff round of the tournament. The Reds already took down Atletico earlier in the group phase, taking all three points home after holding on with just 10 players after a red card. It came as […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads