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Three Points: Manchester United vs. Liverpool
It’s rivalry time again. Manchester United take on Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. There isn’t quite as much at stake as it seemed there may be a couple of months ago, but even with European football all but wrapped up for both teams, it’s a fascinating matchup between the old rivals. Here’s three points […]
Kobbie Mainoo signs new deal through 2031
He’s staying home. Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has signed a contract extension through 2031, a five-year deal to stay with his boyhood club and cement the first move in a major summer for the midfield. “I have grown up seeing the impact that our club has on our city, and I relish the responsibility […]
Leah Galton to depart Manchester United Women in summer
Leah Galton, one of the longest tenured players in the Manchester United Women squad, one of just three remaining original members of the inaugural 2018/19 squad, is set to leave the club after eight years. United announced the news on Wednesday, confirming what many had suspected about the winger’s future with the Reds. “I never […]
Paths of Development With Kobbie Mainoo
Kobbie Mainoo put in one of his finest displays in a United shirt against Brentford this week. He didn’t make a direct contribution with a goal or an assist, but his excellent run with the ball at the start of the game set United in motion, and he never looked back from there. He also […]
Tactical Analysis: Carrick chooses to close up shop to get United the win
Manchester United took care of business against Brentford Monday night to all but punch their ticket into next seasons Champions League. One more win, or just a single dropped point from Brighton will earn them a trip into Europe. United have charged up the table under Michael Carrick, winning nine of the Geordie’s 13 matches […]
Staff Takeaways: Manchester United 2-1 Brentford
Colin: Senne Lammens has no fear, like Tom F***ing Cruise Yeah, yeah, my takeaway is also a tweet that I’m going to attach here as well. Sue me! Anyway, the story of Senne Lammens in his debut season gets another solid addition. The Belgian made an impact between the posts in a game where the […]
Manchester United 2-1 Brentford: Casemiro Makes History as Reds Move Closer to Champions League
Manchester United moved within two points of guaranteeing Champions League football as the third-place Reds earned a 2-1 victory over Brentford, and Casemiro set the new Premier League record of eight headed goals scored by a midfielder. Casemiro broke the deadlock early in the 11th minute after a bright start for the hosts. A through […]
Player Ratings: Manchester United 2-1 Brentford
Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 2-1 win against Brentford: Starters Senne Lammens – 8 There were lots of good individual displays today, and it started with the young keeper. Made some of his best saves all season in the game. Diogo Dalot – 5 Played a few different defensive roles today, but […]
Manchester United vs Brentford: Live stream, Time & How to watch
Manchester United will be bidding to take another huge step towards securing Champions League football for next season when they welcome Brentford to Old Trafford on Monday night. United can wrap up a place in the Top 4 with six points from their remaining five matches, and a win over the Bees would go a […]
Predicted Line-ups | Manchester United vs Brentford
Needing just four points this season to seal a Champions League berth for the next one, Manchester United welcome Brentford on Monday night at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have surged well under coach Michael Carrick as they now sit third in the league standings with 58 points across the board. Eight points separate them […]
Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Brentford
Manchester United could move a step closer to confirming UEFA Champions League football for next season, when we host Brentford on Monday evening. The Reds need a maximum of two wins from our final five fixtures to rubberstamp a top-five finish, but may require even fewer points by the time we kick off against the Bees. Keith […]
Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Manchester United: Skinner’s squad stumbles again as Top 3 slips away
Manchester United drew 0-0 away to Tottenham Hotspur, in our first Barclays Women’s Super League clash for nearly a month. The match marked the return of Ella Toone, but again Marc Skinner’s side was unprepared to shake off the bad month of March and change its fortunes. The side remains winless against the top teams […]
Three Points: Manchester United vs. Brentford
Harry Maguire Harry Maguire will return to the XI after serving his ban. He should start the game alongside Ayden Heaven, who was impressive against Chelsea. The two, as things stand, are the most physically imposing pair in the side and will be up against one of the best sides on set-pieces in the league. […]
Gary Pallister speaks to The Busby Babe on United’s defense and summer needs
Manchester United is nearly there in its crawl back into the Top 4 and qualification for Europe, and a big reason why has been a makeshift defensive unit that finds a way regardless of injuries or suspensions. United legend Gary Pallister, a four-time Premier League winner at the heart of the United defense, took the […]
United and Carrick on the verge of securing Top 4 with Brentford clash next
It’s so close, they can almost taste it. Despite a cataclysmic start to the campaign under Rúben Amorim, Manchester United have managed to get their act together under Michael Carrick and string together an impressive run of form. Whilst they haven’t yet managed the five-game winning streak needed to put an end to Frank Ilett’s […]
Win at the Bridge
New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!Nathan and Pauly recap a big win for Manchester United over Chelsea, joined late by Colin, who was on the ground at the Tampa Fan Fest.As always, thank you for listening and be sure to save and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Kobbie Mainoo close to new contract
Manchester United is reportedly very close to keeping one of its own at home for the foreseeable future. Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, once exiled this season, has reportedly played his way back into the picture with the club hierarchy and is set for a new contract to stay at his boyhood club. Samuel Luckhurst reported on […]
Staff Takeaways: Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United
Here are the (delayed, sorry) staff takeaways from the win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Colin Damms – Manager, squad and away end all prepared for the occasion This was a feisty week for Manchester United. A poor loss on return from the international break (and the first under Michael Carrick at home) was followed […]
Player Ratings: Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 1-0 win against Chelsea: Starters Senne Lammens – 6 Had one shaky moment where he parried the ball towards a Chelsea shirt, but the goal that followed from that action was called offside. Fortunate to keep a clean sheet as Chelsea hit the woodwork on three occasions. […]
Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United: Reds earn successful smash and grab at Stamford Bridge
Manchester United earn three massive points at Stamford Bridge thanks to a 44th minute combination from Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes, completing the league double over Chelsea. The match also marked the first clean sheet for the Reds in nearly two months. Manchester United spent the second half of the match under siege by Chelsea […]
Chelsea vs. Manchester United: Live stream, Time & How to watch
A key contest in the hunt for Champions League football takes place under the lights at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night, as Chelsea do battle with Manchester United in the Premier League. Following their 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford in September, the Red Devils are looking to complete the top-flight double over the Blues for […]
Match Preview: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Manchester United have a huge game in the context of the push for a UEFA Champions League place, when tackling sixth-placed Chelsea on Saturday. The evening encounter at Stamford Bridge presents an opportunity to bounce back from the disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Leeds United on Monday. With a chance to extend the lead over the west […]
Three Points: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Manchester United is set for a big clash in the race for the Top 4 on Saturday, traveling to a hostile environment where the club has achieved minimal success: Stamford Bridge. They face a Chelsea team on the ropes, but do so with a less-than-ideal pool of players available for selection. Center-back Partnership Leny Yoro […]
A Glimpse of the Future?
With Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez unavailable due to dubious red cards and Matthijs de Ligt unavailable due to injury, Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven look set to start the next league game. The youngsters have played their fair share of games, but have never started a game together. This would be a big test […]
Finally back, and losing again
New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Colin, Nathan and Pauly recap a bad loss for Manchester United, the first at Old Trafford under interim boss Michael Carrick, to old rivals Leeds United. They look at the limited squad selection and lack of depth, as well as what it meant losing Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo […]
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