Man United star Chris Smalling has boasted to be ready to stop Argentina international and Barcelona star Lionel Messi when they clash on Wednesday night for the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Messi remains a major threat to the Man United team with his fine form at the moment but Chris Smalling is of the opinion that the star player is stoppable just like others. The Red Devils defender is of the opinion that he has been able to stop Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo in previous meetings in the competition and hopes to have a … [Read more...]
The line-up United fans want to see against Barcelona
English Premier League outfit Man United will face Barcelona in an important Champions League game later in the week and it has got a lot of people talking on the chances of the team. The fans are not left out as they seek to secure a win in the game so as to move ahead to the next stage. They have therefore made their line-up wish to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the game. One major headache for the Red Devils is Argentina international Lionel Messi because of his great form and the threat he poses. The Red Devils fans have therefore, … [Read more...]
Solskjaer and Emery agree on this one thing after Sunday game
English Premier League rivals Man United and Arsenal clashed on Sunday at the weekend with the Gunners having the day after winning 2-0. Goals by Granit Xhaka and another by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were enough to stop the Red Devils from flying and to hand manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer his first defeat in the Premier League since he took over at the club in December last year. The North London outfit have now taken over the fourth position and are just one point behind third-placed Tottenham with about eight games left until the end of the … [Read more...]
Smalling reveals United’s thoughts ahead of PSG clash
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has revealed the thoughts of his side as they prepare to face French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League next season. There is no doubt that the Red Devils are in very good form especially with the new interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they have not lost any game since he took over in December last year. United have won 10 of their 11 games under his reign. Chris Smalling stated that the players are positive ahead of the game and they are confident that their unbeaten run … [Read more...]
United ready to hand new deal to star player
Manchester United are reported to have opened talks with star defender Chris Smalling in a bid to hand him a new and improved contract that will have him remain at the club for a longer period of time. With an initial weekly wage of about £80,000 the report hints that the Red Devils could increase it to £120,000 per week for Chris Smalling as a way of rewarding his good work at the club. The current deal for the 28-year-old expires at the end of the season which makes it necessary for a new deal to be signed or United will risk losing out on … [Read more...]
Predicted Man Utd XI against Fulham
Manchester United are again faced with dicey fixtures against London club Fulham in the Premier League tie later on Saturday. The Red Devils will hope to bounce back after some inconsistent performances as well as their inability to win their last two games with a draw in each of them. However, United boss Jose Mourinho is expected to hold on to his first team defenders with Ashley Young expected to return after his suspension alongside Antonio Valencia to replace Diogo Dalot and Matteo Darmian. Premier League Target Dismisses Chelsea … [Read more...]
Manchester United predicted starting XI against Arsenal
It is a yet another difficult game for Manchester United as they face another big game today Wednesday in the Premier League against long-term rivals Arsenal. The Old Trafford side have been struggling with inconsistent performances so far and have failed to win their last two games especially with their 2-2 draw against Southampton. In a match conference, United boss Jose Mourinho refused to give any report on the state of his team and the likely players to expect as he admitted the pressure on his side to win in the Premier League … [Read more...]
United chief set to meet star player amidst transfer links
Reports according to Sun state that Manchester United board are set for an important meeting with Eric Bailly over the speculations surrounding his future at the club. Bailly has not seen enough games under manager Jose Mourinho without a single start this season and that seems to have angered him to want an exit from the club. He is now being rated far below Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof who both get the nod from the boss for games. However, the board are reluctant to let him leave and they have scheduled a meeting later this week to … [Read more...]
More troubles for United as star player ready to leave for free
Some surprises are expected from the Manchester United team in the January transfer window as some of the players could be on their way out of the club. Chris Smalling is the latest that has been linked away from the club as his contract with the club runs out next summer and the club are yet to open talks for a new deal. Smalling has returned to good form this season and he has been instrumental at the back for manager Jose Mourinho but there are indications that the Portuguese boss is unhappy with the player and might not be willing to keep … [Read more...]
United not ready to lose anyone, set to tie two more players with new deal
Manchester United seem to be in the business of safeguarding their players before joining out to recruit more in the winter transfer window which will be opening in the coming months. After issuing a one-year extension deal to England international Ashley Young, United are already making moves to hand Juan Mata and Ander Herrera new deals at the club. Both players’ contract expire at the end of the season and the option of extending their stay for another year cannot be effective at the moment on them hence, there is a need to tie them down … [Read more...]
United have a chance against Juventus, Chris Smalling
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has insisted that his side have a chance of defeating Juventus this week in the crucial Champions League encounter. United fell to the Italian giants by 1-0 at the Old Trafford and they are set to visit Juventus at home with Smalling stating that his side are now a new and better side with the potential to shock their opponent right before their fans. Admitting that his side are going into a tough week, the Red Devil defender stated that his side are up to the task as he noted that they will be more … [Read more...]
Mourinho gets big reply over Fred’s treatment
Each time Manchester United suffer a defeat, manager Jose Mourinho always get himself into some form of controversies that will definitely get attention. The Old Trafford side were again defeated at home in the Champions League game against Juventus on Tuesday night. The Portuguese boss, therefore, hinted at not having the same quality as his Italian opponents at the back despite praising the performance of Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling after the game. Neymar drops Arsenal hint A journalist Rob Blanchette has blamed Mourinho for … [Read more...]
Mourinho hails these two players despite defeat
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has picked Victor Lindelof and fellow central defender Chris Smalling for praise following their performance against Juventus in the Champions League game on Tuesday. No thanks to Paulo Dybala, who scored after 17 minutes of the game in the first half to hand the Mourinho side their first Champions League defeat this season. There is no doubt that the United defence were more commanding and they were able to absorb all the threats and attacks from the Italian outfit strikers. Mourinho stated that it … [Read more...]
Neville knows something Mourinho must also know
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has claimed that the best centre-half pairing Jose Mourinho has in his team is Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof. Neville in his reaction to the 2-1 win by his former side stated identified Smalling and Lindelof as the first choice Mourinho must stick to. Previous games have seen the former Chelsea boss make use of different lineups, following injury crisis and had admitted that he does not know who his first choice should be. Now with the Saturday game at Watford, the United legend told the … [Read more...]
Mourinho may not like this but Ed Woodward makes claim of these United stars
The fact that Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho is reported not to be in good terms with some of his players will make this new a bad one for him. Having spent about £400 million since he emerged as United Boss on the likes of Fred (£52.5 million), Paul Pogba (£89 million) and Romelu Lukaku (£75 million), Mourinho still needs more buys and feels some should be shown the way out of the club. Arguably, Mourinho has one of the best and most expensive squads in the Premier League and Europe at large. Obviously, Manchester United … [Read more...]
Why Mourinho’s confusion over defenders might be over
Manchester United’s 2-0 win against Burnley on Sunday might just go beyond saving the club from a further crisis but helping manager Jose Mourinho in solving his confusion by now knowing who his best back four are. Two goals from the hero of the day, Romelu Lukaku was just enough to hand the Mourinho side a big win to secure six points in four games. Before the game, Mourinho had confessed being confused as he could not tell who his best defenders are as he has featured different lineups in the last three games. This has been a major concern … [Read more...]
Good News – Alexis Sanchez Welcomed To Manchester United
Alexis Sanchez will surely enjoy his time at Manchester United, as English defender Chris Smalling assures the Chilean's move to Old Trafford is 'big welcome' for the rest of the guys. Alexis completed the first part of his medical with Man United on Sunday, and the deal is likely to get settled before the end of today. The red devils are still 12 points behind league leaders Manchester City in the premier league, and Sanchez's arrival at Old Trafford will definitely add more power to Jose Mourinho's squad. Last year, the Portuguese … [Read more...]
Mourinho Send Message To Fans About This Man United Player
Jose Mourinho is obviously pleased with Chris Smalling's recent performances at Manchester United, and the Portuguese tactician believes the defender has all it takes to replace Eric Bailly - who is likely to get under the knife due to his injury. Eric injured his groin while playing for his national side a few weeks ago and hasn't played a single game for the red devils since November 5th. The Old Trafford club are treating the African player's injury conservatively, but manager Jose confessed the player is likely to need surgery … [Read more...]
English Boss Ready Double Raid On Manchester United Pair
West Brom Albion is considering a double swoop for Manchester United duo of Chris Smalling and Phil Jones, according to reports. The defensive pair have been a bit-part for United last season, due to inconsistencies and fitness issues. United boss Jose Mourinho openly criticised the attitude of both players during the last campaign, sparking reports that the pair will leave the Old Trafford this summer. The arrival of Victor Lindelof has further reduce their prospects in the starting eleven of United next season, with suggestions that Mourinho … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger Lining Up Stunning Move For Chris Smalling
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is lining up a shock move for Manchester United defender, Chris Smalling, according to reports. The English centre-back has fallen out of favour at United under Jose Mourinho last season due to his inconsistent displays and injuries which saw the Portuguese criticise his attitude in training. The imminent arrival of Victor Lindelof from Benfica has further signalled the end of Smalling's career at the Old Trafford with reports that Mourinho wants to Swede to partner Eric Bailly in the central defence area. Arsene … [Read more...]
Sealed: Victor Lindelof Storms Manchester United To Complete £30m Move
Benfica defender Victor Lindelof has arrived Manchester United's training ground in Carrington for his medical ahead of his proposed £30million move. The Swede has been heavily linked with a move to United since last winter window with reports that Jose Mourinho contacted the defender since January about the possibility of joining the Red Devils which the player agreed but Benfica were not ready to allow him to leave until this summer. Lindelof has been a key figure for the Portuguese giants with his solid displays and ability to create a play … [Read more...]
Injury Update- Defender ruled out for weeks, could miss out seven top matches in December
Manchester United have been hit another defensive injury blow after Chris Smalling is set to be out of action for four weeks. Smalling is injured with a broken toe and this has further compounded the injury worries for Manchester United. Reports from Mirror claim that Manchester United defender’s toe is broken into two and this could rule him out of action for a month meaning he could come back by Christmas. The England International is likely to miss about seven matches including clashes in the premier league against Arsenal, Tottenham and … [Read more...]