Manchester United Season Report | 2018/2019

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by Anirudh Madhavan - May 24, 2019May 24, 2019

Season Summary In one of the most forgettable FA Cup Finals in recent years, Antonio Conte parted ways with Chelsea. He delivered them a trophy, courtesy of poor defending from Phil Jones, and a lack of any cutting edge up front. United fans left frustrated, angry and vexed. They had just

Hakim Ziyech Transfer Column | Part Two

by Srinivas Sadhanand - May 21, 2019May 24, 2019

Giving credence to the idea that the prospect of signing a player of the ilk of Hakim Ziyech is an anomaly is not far-fetched, considering the juncture at which the transfer market stands. In a climate which coerces teams to pay a king’s ransom to acquire the services of princely

The ride ahead, with Ole at the wheel

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by Anirudh Madhavan - March 30, 2019

It has been some six years since Sir Alex bid adieu to Manchester United. He left a winner, with a project spanning two and a half decades culminating at the top of British football. In the six years since, United have fumbled like a man in the dark, experimenting with

Looking back at some of Wayne Rooney’s most memorable European goals

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by Yusuf Rehman - March 29, 2019

Wayne Rooney scored 39 European goals in his career which made him the top scoring Englishman in the Champions League. Rooney had made his debut against Fenerbahce, aged 18 and netted a hattrick on that memorable night. It's unlikely that we'll see him play in the Champions League again, but

Romelu Lukaku and his unending battle against public perception

by Anaamaya Mishra - March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

“Mum, it’s gonna change. You’ll see. I’m going to play football for Anderlecht, and it’s going to happen soon. We’ll be good. You won’t have to worry anymore. It was going to happen. Period." From signing for Manchester United for an astronomical fee of £75 million to facing the sidelines for a

Revisiting the greatest knockout round Champions League comebacks

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by Kabir Ali - March 5, 2019March 5, 2019

Manchester United and Juventus are staring down the barrel of Round of 16 exits in the Champions League following their 2-0 defeats in the first leg. United look like a team reborn under Ole Gunnar Solskjær, the damaging first leg home defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain - the

Ander Herrera – United’s captain without the armband

by Utkarsh Gokhale - March 4, 2019March 4, 2019

When people look at Manchester United, they expect world class players to dominate proceedings, be it in England or at the summit of European football. People associate the club with legends like David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Eric Cantona, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and so on. And now with

Greed and Glory: The Glazers at Manchester United

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by Anirudh Madhavan - March 2, 2019March 2, 2019

Newton Heath Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Football Club was formed by railway workers from these counties in 1878. 140 years later, that idea to create a working-class club has grown into the club of the masses; a commercial and sporting force that would leave an indelible mark on the beautiful

Big Match Preview – Manchester United vs Liverpool

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by EADF Feed - February 23, 2019March 3, 2019

Written by - Anirudh Madhavan and Kabir Ali With 89 major titles, 201 games and a history that transcends football between them, this, the biggest game in English football, hardly ever requires a back story. But Liverpool’s fall from the summit in the Premier League era and Manchester United’s relative struggles

Young Lions – Marcus Rashford

by Kartik Lal - February 5, 2019

At just 21 years of age, Marcus Rashford has proven in his short, but substantial career that he is the jewel in the crown of both Manchester United Football Club and English football. While his fellow compatriots are being heralded for featuring from time to time at big clubs, Rashford

Young Lions – Mason Greenwood

by Anirudh Madhavan - January 30, 2019January 31, 2019

30th October 1938, a seemingly routine day in the life of Manchester United. That day onwards the club has never compromised on its tradition of blooding youth footballers. From that matchday in October till today, United have named one or more academy graduates in their squad. That is a mind-numbing

Ole’s at the wheel – Manchester United Player Ratings vs Arsenal

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by Anirudh Madhavan - January 26, 2019January 26, 2019

"Ole's at the wheel, tell me how good does it feel!" crooned Manchester United's fans, seated beside the Clock End at the Emirates Stadium. Right now, no United fan can really measure just how good they feel. From it all seeming bleak and a long way away from joy, United

FA Cup 4th Round Match Preview – Arsenal vs Manchester United

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by Anaamaya Mishra - January 25, 2019January 30, 2019

Written by Anaamaya Mishra Competition - FA Cup - 4th Round Venue - Emirates Stadium Referee - Craig Pawson Timings - 19:55 GMT (25th January), 01:25 IST (26th January) The FA cup lights up early as the record holders, Arsenal welcome Manchester United to the Emirates for the 4th round tie. The side from North

Manchester United under Ole Gunnar Solskjær – A breath of fresh air

by Anirudh Srinivaas Eswaran - January 19, 2019January 19, 2019

Six wins in six and Manchester United have sprung into life under Ole Gunnar Solskjær. José Mourinho’s sacking took place a bit too late if anything, but it was absolutely the right decision. In fact, irrespective of how United do this season under Solskjær, the call to bring him in