Manchester United will have their third game under new interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with the first two trying out to be wins for the Red Devils. United will, therefore, face Bournemouth in the encounter later on Sunday as they bring the year to a close at the Old Trafford. The mood and spirit have been different so far since the exit of former manager Jose Mourinho and that is expected to continue in the Premier League game on Sunday. It has been reported that former manager Alex Ferguson visited the team’s training ground to have words with the coach and the players and this is expected to have an influence on the performance of the team. The damning claim made of former United boss, Mourinho While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has played two … [Read more...]
Huge selection headache for Solskjaer ahead of Bournemouth clash
It is safe to say that Manchester United are flying high at the moment, thanks to Solskjaer who replaced José Mourinho two weeks ago. The Norwegian has led the team to two victories in which his men scored an impressive eight goals. He would be hoping his side makes it three back-to-back wins when they tackle Bournemouth on Sunday. SELECTION HEADACHE Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez, both of whom were unavoidably missed during the previous two matches, are back in contention for a place in Solskjaer's first XI and that's good news for the manager who needs all his players to be in top condition throughout the hectic festive fixtures. United's most in-form striker Anthony Martial — who missed their 3-1 win against Huddersfield on Wednesday due to illness — … [Read more...]
Solskjaer must make this player his top striker
Manchester United manager Gunnar Solskjaer started his United coaching career on winning note as he led his team to a 5-1 thrashing of Cardiff City on Saturday. The former United player made his tactics clear to his players and they perfectly executed the game plan. One player whose performance caught the eyes of everyone was young striker Anthony Martial. The Frenchman scored two goals to bring his total goal tally in the League to eighth out of 10 games. The 23-year-old versatile player endured a very frustrating period towards the end of last season and the start of this campaign as he was out of Mourinho's plan. Some reporters claimed there was an unrevealed misunderstanding between the player and the Portuguese manager which made the former Chelsea … [Read more...]
This Player Wants Mourinho To Play Him As A No. 9 – Should Ibrahimovic Be Benched For Him?
Manchester United player Marcus Rashford has opened up about his favourite position at the club, saying he preferred the No.9 role. Rashford burst into the global scene last season with a series of fine performances up front when Louis van Gaal was still boss, and he even earned a place in the England squad ahead of the European Championship in France. However under new Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho, the teenager has featured primarily as a winger with Swede star Zlatan Ibrahimovic cementing himself as the team's first choice No.9. Rashford, speaking to Marca recently, insisted that he enjoyed playing at No.9 more but however made it clear that playing on the wing was important for his development. "I don’t mind playing either,” he said “but I prefer … [Read more...]
Breaking! Manchester United Set To Agree A New £6.76 Million Deal
Last summer, English Premier League giants Manchester United signed a new contract with their rising star Marcus Rashford. Presently, the England international is now set to get another pay rise in an interesting deal. The Sun reported that the 19-year-old talented center forward has impressed Man United's new boss Jose Mourinho and the Old Trafford club are set to offer him a new four year deal next summer. Rashford has mainly started the games on the bench due to the presence of swede's superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and moreover, the Portuguese boss has mostly utilized him on the left wing. As said by the Sun, Rashford currently goes home with £20,000 each week and Manchester United will hand him a deal that will make him earn an extra £5,000-a-week for … [Read more...]
Mourinho: Looking Forward Not To Sign Striker This January
Mourinho Jose Mourinho recently revealed that United star Marcus Rashford still has a vital role in his plans at Old Trafford, adding that the player has convinced him not to sign a new striker for the red devils in this January transfer window. Man United signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Ligue 1 side PSG as a free agent last summer and the Swede keeps displaying superb performances in the attack. Despite being his debut campaign for United, he has already scored 18 times so far this season. Rashford on the other hand broke into the scene in February 2016 and was very much impressive in the second half of the last season. Unfortunately, the young teenager has failed to replicate his last season's form and United coach has deployed him to the … [Read more...]
This United Player Is Regarded As The Best Young Player In The Premier League
Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian claimed his team-mate Marcus Rashford is presently the best young player in the Premier League - although the 19-year old has not started in the league since the 1-1 home draw with West Ham United. Since the arrival of coach Jose Mourinho, Rashford keeps finding it difficult to earn game time as it seem the youngster doesn't often fit into Mourinho's plans while he keep struggling to deliver on the raw speed and agility that he possesses this season. However, when full-back Darmian was asked who he thought was the best young individual in the English top-flight, he told the Premier League’s official channel: “I think Marcus Rashford is the best young player. He’s strong, he’s powerful, he has all the characteristics … [Read more...]