Manchester United had another brilliant performance yesterday against Huddersfield at Old Trafford as they thrashed the struggling Premier League side by 3-1. Rejuvenated / happy Pogba scored twice but it was another rejuvenated midfielder Nemanja Matic who opened the scoring in the 28th minute. The Serbian international has endured a very woeful start to the season but Solskjaer seems to have helped him regain his confidence. The former Chelsea star finds the back of the net from close range to give the Red Devils a very deserving lead. Paul Pogba proved his worth with another breathtaking performance throughout the game. The former Juventus man found Jonas Lossl's net in the 64th and 76th minutes respectively. The Red Devils conceded a late goal but … [Read more...]
Could this be true? Arjen Robben makes surprise claim of United transfer
Bayern Munich star winger Arjen Robben has confessed that he was close to joining English Premier League side Manchester United in 2004 but a deal failed to go through. According to Arjen Robben, he had a meeting with former Red Devils boss and legend Alex Ferguson over a dinner as well as going to the Old Trafford stadium to access the field but noted that he returned without anything happening. The 34-year-old hinted that he was desperate to sign a deal with the club having stated that should United had come with a deal for him, he would have given his obvious nod but that never happened because he heard no word from the former boss again. Cengiz Under impressed Arsenal scouts, what next? Arjen Robben stated that he had no choice than to move to the … [Read more...]
United star emerge as shock target for Arsenal, Tottenham
Manchester United defender Phil Jones is reportedly a target for London sides Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in the coming January winter transfer window. Jones' contract with the Red Devils will be expiring at the end of the season. If no deal is put in place, Manchester United might be forced to take up their 12-month option on Jones by the end of the month, claims the British tabloid. Jones joined the Old Trafford when former manager Alex Ferguson was in charge for a reported fee of £15 million. The 26-year-old England international will be an asset to his suitors knowing that he is an experienced Premier League player who has the full knowledge of the clubs, players and the coaches because of how long he has spent in the league. United hero speaks on … [Read more...]
41-year-old legend confirms Arsenal progress under Emery
A lot has been said about the current Arsenal team under their new manager Unai Emery since taking over the team in the summer. Emery took over from former Manager Arsene Wenger having led the team for 22 years and was due to take a bow. There were fears that the North London side will not survive the departure of the former French manager just like as it happened with Manchester United when former manager Alex Ferguson left the club but that did not happen. The Spanish manager came in and enforced a pattern and quality in the team that has seen the players pick up their new forms and also have a stronger mentality that has kept them going. Arsenal players now feel differently, Lacazette explains why The game against Liverpool on Saturday proves that … [Read more...]
Trevor Steven reveals what has happened to the Arsenal team
Football writer and analyst, Trevor Steven has stated that something has happened to Arsenal since the coming of new manager Unai Emery in the summer. The form and display by the Arsenal team this season has been a shock and surprise to many who had thought that they will struggle especially with the coming of a new manager. The fears of what happened to United when Alex Ferguson left the club did not come true over Arsenal as the club became stable and stronger. They have gone ahead to win 10 straight games in all competitions after losing their first two games to Manchester City and Chelsea respectively. Why Sead Kolasinac should be worried about Arsenal's new interest However, Steven stated that the Arsenal team have been able to rediscover their … [Read more...]
United get recommendation for new ‘Alex Ferguson’
Manchester United have been told that the only manager who can do the ‘Alex Ferguson’ for the team is current Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe. This is according to former Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp who claims the manager has got the capacity to manage any big club in the Premier League. Particularly, he noted that How's has got the traits of former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson in ability and style. Redknapp expressed surprise at the snub of the manager by the top six teams in the English league, noting that the manager is being underrated by most teams. Bournemouth manager is known for players development, come back from defeats and positive philosophy. Redknapp recalls how Ferguson was signed from Aberdeen to the Old Trafford and … [Read more...]
Carrick reveals the first to know about Alex Ferguson’s retirement
Manchester United assistant coach Michael Carrick has revealed the first set of persons to be aware of the retirement of former manager Alex Ferguson before the knowledge of the public. Arguably one of the greatest managers that have ever lived, Ferguson retired as United’s manager in 2013 with a parting gift of a Premier League title. Carrick who had played under the Scottish manager disclosed that the players were informed of the boss’ decision earlier enough. According to him, the report of his retirement first came as a rumour until the boss came to confirm it to the team in what turned out to be an emotional meeting. Carrick explained that it was not an easy decision to make by the manager and telling the team as well a difficult one for him. … [Read more...]