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Juventus’ Nedved unsettles Pogba again

With the report of Manchester United midfielder’s exit from the club already being laid to rest, Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved has raised the settled dust by claiming that the player will be welcomed back. Pogba was at the beginning of the season unsettled at the Old Trafford owing to the rift he had with manager Jose Mourinho with both of them seen to be exchanging words in training. The Portuguese manager had before the entire team, told the World Cup winner that he will never wear the armband nor lead the team again; citing the fact … [Read more...]

Why Lukaku has been struggling, Paul Merson

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has explained in his opinion, why Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has been struggling. The former Chelsea player has been in one of the worst forms of his career, going a total of 8 games without finding the back of the net for once. In his defence, Paul Merson stated that the player might be struggling because he has not enjoyed the support of his teammates, noting that the Belgium international has not been having the chances he ought to from the players. Lukaku has been unable to help win games for his … [Read more...]

Mourinho escapes as United owners set to sanction some players

This is virtually the first time that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will not be involved in a controversy or the other. Just this season alone, Mourinho has been involved in many controversies with the club management, the players, the media and UEFA authorities. With the latest report, the manager is totally not involved as the players are meant to face the music alone after a decision they took to boycott a program set up at Carrington on Friday by one of their big sponsors. It would be recalled that the Jose Mourinho led team … [Read more...]

Eric Cantona takes a dig at United owners

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has got the club owners the Glazers to blame for the worrisome situation at the Old Trafford. United have continued to struggle since the start of the season, losing three Premier League games this season which has placed tem far behind in the league table. More so, the Red Devils have been eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Championship side Derby County in addition to the recent 1-0 defeat they suffered to Juventus in the Champions League. Cantona is one of the legends of the club who is not scared to … [Read more...]

Marco Silva tells players United are beatable

Everton boss Marco Silva has told his players that Manchester United are a team that can be beaten if they believe in their ability and show personality. Marco Silva’s side have suffered away defeats this season, and they look forward to changing it when they meet the Red Devils at the Old Trafford. Manchester United are also suffering a bad form, losing their last game in the Champions League against Juventus. Manager Silva, therefore, stated that his side can take advantage of the poor form at the Old Trafford to deliver a win at the … [Read more...]

Mourinho sees David De Gea handwriting on the wall

What would be one of the biggest loss for Manchester United seems to be at the corner as it is becoming a reality that goalkeeper David de Gea will not be staying at the club. The Spanish goalkeeper has refused to extend his deal that will make him remain at the Theatre of Dreams much longer, hence his departure is at the corner. The Red Devils are making efforts to keep the player for another one year by invoking a clause in his contract but that will mean that the former Atletico Madrid stopper will leave for free. What Van Dijk did … [Read more...]

Dimitar Berbatov tells Lukaku how to return to goalscoring form

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has been criticized by both fans and pundits for his dip in form with his poor delivery on goals in the Old Trafford this season. The Belgium striker has yet to score any goal in his last 8 appearances for United despite seeing enough of games under manager Jose Mourinho. However, former United striker Dimitar Berbatov thinks the Belgium international has been hard on himself by allowing the goal drought and the criticism get at him. According to Berbatov, the former Chelsea striker must keep it … [Read more...]

United get big blow in pursuit of Fabio Paratici

Manchester United’s interest in Juventus chief Fabio Paratici has been laid to rest after the Italian outfits disclose that he will remain with the club as their sporting director. Juventus president Andrea Agnelli confirmed that the club’s general manager Beppe Moratta would be leaving and would be immediately replaced by Paratici. The Old Trafford side have made their interest in the Juventus chief with a bid to have him as they plan to restructure the club and will want the Italian chief to be a part of it. Morrata’s exit might be a … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho’s sack speculated again

Fresh speculations have revealed that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho would be shown the exit door of the Old Trafford any time soon. This is coming after United failed to pull a win at home against Juventus in the Champions League game on Thursday night despite playing at home. However, a report by OK Diario reveals that the United chiefs might take a drastic decision on the Portuguese boss especially if he fails to win at the weekend against Everton. Suggestions are that the United chiefs are already giving up on the season with … [Read more...]

The mistake Sanchez made answering Mourinho’s call, Robert Pires

Arsenal legend Robert Pires has stated that Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez made a mistake answering the call from manager Jose Mourinho to switch away from the Emirates Stadium. The South American moved to United in January and there might be a need for another move according to former Arsenal Player, Robert Pires. Pires in his opinion stated that the former Barcelona man ought to have remained with Arsenal instead of a move to United. The Arsenal legend admits he was surprised when he heard of Sanchez move away from Arsenal. … [Read more...]

United welcome Ji-Sung Park to the Old Trafford

Former Manchester United midfielder Ji-Sung Park is currently at the Old Trafford where he is learning how football works. The 37-year-old had spent seven years at United after arriving in 2005 before leaving to QPR where he had his retirement in 2014. He is one of the good legs that have played at the club, hence seeing him at the stadium when United played Juventus was no surprise to pundits. After his retirement, the South Korea skipper went to further education where he studied Management, Law and Humanities of Sport MA at De Montfort … [Read more...]