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Amorim’s Anfield, Maguire heroics and what comes next

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings. Colin, Nathan and Pauly recap a weekend of heroics from Manchester United, picking up a second straight Premier League win over rivals Liverpool. It was the first win for the Reds at Anfield since 2016 when Wayne Rooney volleyed in a rebound to steal three points late for Louis […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Player Ratings: Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool

Here are the ratings from Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield. Starters Senne Lammens – 7 Brings calmness to the side. Has made a massive difference. Diogo Dalot – 6 Had some reckless moments in the first half, but wasn’t punished for it. Matthijs De Ligt – 8 Another solid game. Could’ve got […]

MLS

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

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

A potentially unimaginable scenario just a few weeks ago, Manchester United could close the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to just two points on Sunday, if they can prolong the Merseysiders’ misery in this weekend’s headline battle at Anfield. Arne Slot oversaw a miserable three straight losses in all competitions before the international break, […]

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United need Sesko’s A-game at Anfield

Manchester United will be looking to subject Liverpool to a fourth consecutive defeat on Sunday’s trip to Anfield, and in order to do so, they’ll need Benjamin Sesko to be at his very best. Born in Radece, Slovenia, Sesko was 16 when he left his homeland for Austria and joined Red Bull Salzburg’s world-renowned youth […]

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Three keys to Manchester United’s match at Anfield

Senne Lammens The young keeper’s composure stood out on his Manchester United debut, but he wasn’t severely tested for the most part. Liverpool haven’t been putting teams away this season, but they’ve assembled some of the top forwards in Europe. With top-quality forwards, it’s only a matter of time before they find a combination that […]

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Match Preview: Liverpool vs. Manchester United

Manchester United next face rivals Liverpool at Anfield as Premier League action resumes this weekend. Players from both sides are returning from action with their respective countries this week as the October international break comes to an end, but it’s straight back in at the deep end with a tough assignment on Merseyside. United are […]

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United Women chart impressive course through WCL openers with 1-0 win over Atleti

Manchester United Women have two wins and two clean sheets through two UEFA Women’s Champions League matches. Sure, they were both 1-0 wins, and perhaps United could have done more to get some goals flowing, but for a team making its Champions League group stage debut it’s hard to ask for much more. As frustrating […]

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Figure Out the Basics and Stick to Them

Ruben Amorim is the manager of Manchester United. He’s young and has a successful record behind him. He sticks to his guns. He has been empowered to stick to them by those he reports to: the sporting director, the CEO, and the owner. During games, the fans sing his name. This summer, he acquired the […]

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Leny Yoro Named to 2025 Golden Boy Shortlist

Leny Yoro was named on the shortlist for Tuttosport’s 2025 Golden Boy Award. Players under the age of 21 are eligible to win. The 19-year-old, going on 20 next month, was a bright spot during one of Manchester United’s darkest seasons, performance-wise. A summer 2024 transfer, Yoro made 33 appearances in his first season with […]

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Tactical Analysis: Tactical vs individual mistakes

One of the most common questions I get asked is how can you tell if a mistake is due to the tactical system or just the individual error of the player? It’s a very good question, not just because Ruben Amorim made comments about it in his press conference before the Sunderland match, but because […]

NBA

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