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Why I need more games at United, Rashford

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is seeking for more games as he believes it is key to improving his form. Rashford is not satisfied with the playing time at Manchester United despite his current form and that has been the worry for the young lad. Citing Liverpool defender Trent Alexander Arnold who has been a consistent starter at the Anfield as an example, the English player noted that if given same opportunity, he would be able to prove his worth. Rashford believes he has got the talent but cannot be showcased without consistent … [Read more...]

Carrick not interested in Mourinho’s job but want this to happen

Manchester United assistant manager Michael Carrick had earlier refuted the claims that he wants manager Jose Mourinho’s job but that does not stop him from desiring to go as far as his boss. With speculations that the Portuguese manager could be sacked as United’s manager following his poor run this season, there are reports that his assistant will want to take over which has been refuted by Carrick. The 37-year-old who retired earlier this year was immediately handed the opportunity to serve as an assistant to the former Chelsea boss. He is … [Read more...]

Why United should expect Pogba’s exit soon

Although calm has been returned to Manchester United after their 3-2 comeback win against Newcastle before the international break, controversial French midfielder Paul Pogba might still leave the club anytime soon. The former Juventus player had told the club’s executive vice-chairman of his intention to leave the club following his fallout with manager Jose Mourinho at the Old Trafford. The World Cup winner feels he is being unfairly treated by the manager after he was stripped off the captain band and told he will never captain the club … [Read more...]

Close Deal: Liverpool, Man Utd miss out on signing Flamengo star to AC Milan

A new report from Italy as translated by top sport media outlet, Sky Sport have made it known that Seria A club, AC Milan have finally reached an agreement with Flamengo for Lucas Paqueta. AC Milan have beaten three English football clubs; Man Utd, Liverpool and Man City to the race to secure the deal for Flamengo and Brazil star, Lucas Paqueta. According to the terms of the contract, AC Milan handed over to Flamingo the sum of £35 million for the player. Also, Lucas Paqueta is expected to move to San Siro in the January transfer window and … [Read more...]

ESPN pundit speaks badly of Lukaku

ESPN pundit Craig Burley has spoken badly of Manchester United striker, Romelu Lukaku and he thinks the player is not worthy to be a Manchester United player. Burley called on United’s manager Jose Mourinho to drop the Belgium international out from his team having failed to deliver. According to the Burley, the former Everton player is only being favoured by the Portuguese manager and will not have the chances he has got now under a different manager. The Pundit in his analysis claims that Lukaku is outdated and cannot fit into the new … [Read more...]

Mourinho in crucial meeting with Ed Woodward

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is expected to have a crucial meeting with the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward on Thursday. While the details of the meeting was not made public, it is believed to be talks on the way forward for the club which includes the Portuguese’s future at the club. According to The Express, Mourinho’s future will be decided at the meeting with the worst is expected to happen. There was calm at United at the weekend following the win against Newcastle on Saturday after the Mourinho side came from … [Read more...]

Chelsea vs Man United – Jose Mourinho doubtful of these key players

Man Utd will find it hard to defeat Chelsea in their 9th EPL match of the season, having managed to escape defeat from Newcastle. The Red Devils have every reason to be worried ahead of their next trip to Stamford Bridge, this is because they will be without two key players. According to the reports from Old Trafford, Nemanja Matic and Luke Shaw will not be available for the trip to Chelsea. Nemanja Matic, 30, pulled out of the Serbian national squad and there are doubts if he will be available for the match against Chelsea. According to … [Read more...]

Lukaku can’t stop critics from being negative

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has maintained that he cannot stop his critics from being negative of himself and his side. The Belgium has gone six games without finding the back of the net in all competitions. He had started from the bench in the 3-2 win against Newcastle with fans asking him to be left out of the team and that did get to him. He had written on his Snapchat account that he will not be bothered about what people say as he cannot really stop them from being negative. The Belgium international is currently with … [Read more...]

Zlatan Ibrahimovic explains why Mourinho is special

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had proclaimed himself as the “Special One” while he was in charge of the London club, Chelsea. That title has been placed under doubt with the current results coming from his side at Manchester United. United are having the worst start of the season in the club history, seeing four games without a win and Mourinho has been at the centre of it all. There are suggestions that he is no longer the manager he used to be with arguments that he is no longer the special one. LA Galaxy striker, Zlatan … [Read more...]

Why Chelsea want Antonio Conte as Man United next coach

Man Utd coach, Jose Mourinho is at the edge of losing his job at Old Trafford, which comes three years after he was sacked as Chelsea manager. A report from Old Trafford made it known that the Red Devils were planning to replace the Portugal international with former Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane. Another fine option on the list is former Chelsea coach, Antonio Conte, who was axed by the Blues last season. Conte during his stay at Stamford Bridge won a Premier League trophy and a FA cup. He was the most preferred candidate Sir Alex … [Read more...]

Paul Pogba finally confesses his wrong

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has finally confessed to have been short of performance for his side this season. The former Juventus midfielder returned from the World Cup failing to be the player he used to be in addition to the controversies he is involved in with manager Jose Mourinho. According to Pogba, he has struggled to be motivated since his return from winning the World Cup with France and that has caused his inconsistent performance at the Old Trafford. The Frenchman admits how difficult it has been for him to … [Read more...]

How Fabregas stopped me from being an Arsenal player, Carrick

Manchester United assistant manager Michael Carrick has blamed Cesc Fabregas for stopping his dream move to Arsenal at a much younger age. Carrick, who later turned out to be United’s legend started his career as a wizkid at the West Hap academy where he had led his team to the FA Youth Cup title in 1998-99. His abilities attracted attention from big clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United who all came seeking for his signature some years later. But for the mark Arsene Wenger was already making at Arsenal, the then young lad wanted to work … [Read more...]

Mourinho gets bad news in scouting trip to Serbia

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had reportedly travelled to Eastern Europe where he went to scout for Serbian talents in the current international break. Emerging reports have indicated that the Portuguese manager’s trip is an exercise as the player is said to be unwilling to join United at the moment. Milinkovic-Savic is the player the former Chelsea manager has gone to see but the he is not ready now for talks. Serbian football scout Goran Milosavljevic in his interaction with Tribal Football said Milinkovic-Savic will not be … [Read more...]

Pogba finally breaks silence on armband saga

This is the first time Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will be speaking on his losing the club’s armband. Manager Mourinho had publicly before the entire United squad, told the French midfielder that he will never captain the club again and that heightened the tension between the pair. Mourinho had taken that big decision by accusing the World Cup winner of insubordination and showing lack of respect to his orders. The former Juventus midfielder had threatened to leave the club with reports that he had met with the club’s executive … [Read more...]

Why Mourinho is not the manager for Rashford

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is undoubtedly a great player and that was seen at the last UEFA Nations League but only little of his abilities are exhibited each time he returns to the club under manager Jose Mourinho. Sky Sports pundit Stuart Pearce is of the opinion that the Mourinho cannot get the best out of the player as he calls on the national team coach, Gareth Southgate to do the good work on the player. It is not enough that Rashford has yet to see his best under the Portuguese manager; the player has not been given … [Read more...]

More to worry about, Mourinho to get Chelsea ban?

There are still lots of reasons to worry about for Manchester United with the latest report that manager Jose Mourinho might be banned for the Chelsea clash after the international game. It was on Tuesday, revealed by Times and the Sun that after United’s 3-2 win against Newcastle, the Portuguese manager allegedly used vulgar languages and also used cryptic little finger gesture when he sat to speak with the press. The former Chelsea boss is alleged to have said “fodas filhos de puta” which simply means “f**k off, sons of bitches”, while he … [Read more...]

Why Mourinho sweats over Matic’s fitness ahead of Chelsea clash

Manchester United manager has Nemanja Matic to worry about after the international break with fears that the player might not be available for the Clash against Chelsea. The player is reported to have withdrawn from Serbia’s squad ahead of their UEFA Nations League in Montenegro and Romania as a result of a back injury. Serbia coach Mladen Krstajic had confirmed this in his press conference when he stated that the player could not make it for the game. The MRI scan had shown he will not be able to play for the two games, making it a big … [Read more...]

Louis Saha attacks Pogba, says he is not a manager

Former Manchester United Striker Louis Saha has blasted French midfielder for publicly criticising manager Jose Mourinho. According to the Frenchman, Pogba is only a player and not a manager, adding that criticizing a manager’s tactics in public is wrong. Saha is of the opinion that his fellow countryman had made some comments of the Portuguese manager in public on purpose, to mount pressure on him which he described as wrong communication. The former Juventus midfielder has been at loggerhead with the former Chelsea boss and that had … [Read more...]

United open talks with Juventus chief over deal

It has been revealed that Manchester United have open talks with departing Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta over a possible switch to the Old Trafford. It is no longer news that the Departing Juventus chief will be leaving the Italian outfit. According to the Independent, the Red Devils have held talks with Marotta to help the club in remodelling their football structure after concluding in-house talks. United also set their eyes on Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici who has had successful records with the club’s transfer … [Read more...]

Michael Carrick speaks on wanting Jose Mourinho’s job

Manchester United assistant coach Michael Carrick has reacted to the allegation of him eyeing Jose Mourinho's job as the manager of the team. This is coming after Mourinho’s job was threatened owing to the poor results his side suffered having gone four games without a win. With speculations that the Portuguese manager will be asked to leave the Old Trafford, it was suggested that Carrick, a former player of the club is ready to take over. It is not clear that the former Chelsea manager will not be sacked after a text message was sent to … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho may miss the match against Chelsea for these reasons

Chelsea will host Man Utd at Stamford Bridge for their 9th EPL match immediately after the international holiday. However, a recent report has made it known that the most controversial coach in the EPL, Jose Mourinho may miss the match. Former Chelsea turn Man Utd coach, Jose Mourinho led his boys to a surprise win over Newcastle during the weekend. Newcastle were leading the match in the first half of the game but the second half saw Man Utd coming stronger to find the back of the net three times thanks to goals from Juan Mata, Anthony … [Read more...]

Moyes reveals the only factor that can ease pressure on Jose Mourinho

Manchester United have been under pressure following the controversies at the club; couple with the bad results that have come out of his side’s games. Insinuations are that the Portuguese manager had become calmer after he was assured of his job via a text message by the United chief. However, this has been refuted by former manager David Moyes who made it clear that only win can ease pressure on the former Chelsea boss. According to him, the Saturday win and not the text message eased pressure on the manager. Moyes stated that the win … [Read more...]

Rooney says players not doing enough for Mourinho

DC United striker Wayne Rooney has accused Manchester United players as being the major problems in the controversies at the club. United have struggled this season, winning only one of their last four games in addition to being eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Derby County. The Red Devils are now 8th in the Premier League table and 7 points behind league leaders. It is the worst record the Old Trafford side have ever had in a long time. Rooney is of the opinion that Jose Mourinho does not deserve the strokes he has received as a result … [Read more...]

Mourinho to leave England this week for Eastern Europe

Manchester United manager has been reported to be leaving England this week to Eastern Europe where he is believed to scout for players. According to the Mirror, the Portuguese manager will watch the UEFA Nations League match between Montengero and Serbia as he prepares for the January transfer window. The manager is now free to make his trip as his players have all departed to their individual countries for their international games. Mourinho will watch his player, Nemanja Matic should he eventually feature for his side after the Serbia … [Read more...]

Man Utd face Tottenham battle for Bournemouth defender

Manchester United are reported to be keeping tab on Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake. The Red Devils are expected to face a tough competition from Tottenham for the player with reports that manager Mauricio Pochettino has made the 23-year-old his top target. The former Chelsea defender has been in fine form and Jose Mourinho has made him a target against the January transfer window. The Portuguese manager will be counting on his past relationship to convince the player having worked together at the Stamford Bridge when the Ake was much … [Read more...]