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...]