Manchester United's erroneous tactical change in Europa League final, 'Wu Wei' factor and other talking points from their season
3 years, 7 months ago

Manchester United's erroneous tactical change in Europa League final, 'Wu Wei' factor and other talking points from their season

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Not just on Wednesday, United have often in big matches took on the role of a team underplaying themselves. Gerard Moreno scored on the 29th minute for the Spanish side, Villarreal, while Edinson Cavani scored on the 55th minute to take the match when it eventually went: David De Gea, the Manchester United goalie, missed a penalty kick in a shootout to resign the favourites to a secondary character in light of Unai Emery’s fourth Europa League trophy and Villarreal’s first ever major honour. And problems can’t occur unless you are faced with challenges in the first place; at this point, it would be fair to say Ole Gunnar’s Manchester United has gone through a fair share of that. While better than most midfield in the way they transition rapid-fire counters, this Manchester United midfield as the larger evidence shows, doesn’t know how to conserve a sequence of possession-based football. Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United walked like Humphrey Bogart as the blue-eyed, hard-boiled detective walking into a bar counter.

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Roy Keane slams ‘shocking’ Manchester United after heavy Liverpool defeat
4 months, 1 week ago

Roy Keane slams ‘shocking’ Manchester United after heavy Liverpool defeat

The Independent  

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'Criminal really': Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes drop staggering verdicts on Manchester United’s Champions League exit
1 year ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Out of ideas and out of Europe, Manchester United toil again in lacklustre defeat to Bayern Munich
1 year ago

Out of ideas and out of Europe, Manchester United toil again in lacklustre defeat to Bayern Munich

The Independent  

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‘You get what you deserve’: Rio Ferdinand slams Manchester United after Champions League exit
1 year ago

‘You get what you deserve’: Rio Ferdinand slams Manchester United after Champions League exit

The Independent  

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Mason Greenwood, Manchester United and football’s dark double standards
1 year, 4 months ago

Mason Greenwood, Manchester United and football’s dark double standards

The Independent  

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Mason Greenwood at Manchester United: The back story
1 year, 9 months ago

Mason Greenwood at Manchester United: The back story

New York Times  

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Man Utd 0-1 Real Sociedad - Europa League: Red Devils fall to controversial defeat
2 years, 4 months ago

Man Utd 0-1 Real Sociedad - Europa League: Red Devils fall to controversial defeat

Daily Mail  

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Mason Greenwood still suspended by Man United despite fans spotting him listed in the squad online
2 years, 9 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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Man Utd beat Everton in first WSL game in front of fans at Old Trafford
2 years, 9 months ago

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The Independent  

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Mason Greenwood news: Manchester United issue statement after assault claims
2 years, 11 months ago

Mason Greenwood news: Manchester United issue statement after assault claims

The Independent  

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Man United’s Greenwood held on suspicion of rape, assault
2 years, 11 months ago

Man United’s Greenwood held on suspicion of rape, assault

Associated Press  

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Man United fans rage at abysmal display vs Liverpool as Rio Ferdinand labels display 'embarrassing'
3 years, 2 months ago

Man United fans rage at abysmal display vs Liverpool as Rio Ferdinand labels display 'embarrassing'

Daily Mail  

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3 years, 2 months ago

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The Independent  

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Mason Greenwood goal gives underwhelming Manchester United point at Southampton after Fred own-goal
3 years, 4 months ago

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The Telegraph  

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Premier League: Manchester United fans launch fresh protest before Liverpool clash
3 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Manchester United fans launch fresh protest before Liverpool clash

Firstpost  

The fixture was postponed 11 days ago when supporters stormed the pitch and a protest turned into violent clashes with police. Manchester United’s rescheduled Premier League clash with Liverpool on Thursday was again overshadowed by fan protests outside Old Trafford against United’s owners, the Glazer family. However, anger towards the Glazers has been reignited by United’s part in a failed …

Manchester United fights back in 3-1 win at Aston Villa
3 years, 8 months ago

Manchester United fights back in 3-1 win at Aston Villa

The Hindu  

Manchester United recovered to beat Aston Villa 3-1 away in the Premier League on Sunday as Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Edinson Cavani scored in the second half to put on hold the title celebrations of champion-elect Manchester City. It also stretched United's unbeaten away league run to 25 games but came at a cost as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer …

Europa League: Manchester United advance to the final on aggregate, Solskjaer blasts schedule
3 years, 8 months ago

Europa League: Manchester United advance to the final on aggregate, Solskjaer blasts schedule

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Manchester United players have to face the prospect of four Premier League fixtures in 10 days after Edinson Cavani’s brace staved off a valiant attempt at a comeback from AS Roma Ole Gunnar Solskjaer criticised football authorities for Manchester United’s punishing schedule after his side advanced to the Europa League final on Thursday, calling it “physically impossible” for his team. …

Greenwood brace helps Man United to 3-1 win over Burnley
3 years, 8 months ago

Greenwood brace helps Man United to 3-1 win over Burnley

The Hindu  

Mason Greenwood continued his fine run of form with a second-half brace which helped Manchester United to a 3-1 home win over Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. Greenwood fired United ahead in the 48th minute and after James Tarkowski headed Burnley's equaliser two minutes later, he restored the home side's lead with a heavily deflected shot before Edinson …

Premier League: Manchester United damage title hope with 1-1 draw at West Brom
3 years, 10 months ago

Premier League: Manchester United damage title hope with 1-1 draw at West Brom

India TV News  

Manchester United damaged its title hopes after being held 1-1 by West Bromwich Albion in a scrappy Premier League clash on Sunday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s comeback kings fell short on the road and, having been top just 19 days ago, second-place United now trails Manchester City by seven points. Mbaye Diagne got West Brom off to a dream start after …

Manchester City FC: ‘Compromised’ Covid-19 security bubble forces postponement of Premier League game witn Everton FC
4 years ago

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CNN  

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Manchester United back in Europa League, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer facing same questions
4 years, 1 month ago

Manchester United back in Europa League, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer facing same questions

India TV News  

So, once again, Manchester United will be slumming it in the Europa League, one of the world’s biggest clubs consigned to mostly forgettable Thursday nights playing against the lesser lights of the continent. A 3-2 loss to Leipzig on Tuesday confirmed United’s latest early elimination from the Champions League, dropping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to third place in its group …

Premier League: Sluggish Manchester United beaten 3-1 by Crystal Palace in first game of season
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Sluggish Manchester United beaten 3-1 by Crystal Palace in first game of season

India TV News  

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Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood sent home after breaching quarantine rules in Iceland
4 years, 4 months ago

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The Independent  

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Manchester United Escape into Europa League Semis With Bruno Fernandes' Extra Time Penalty
4 years, 5 months ago

Manchester United Escape into Europa League Semis With Bruno Fernandes' Extra Time Penalty

News 18  

Manchester United needed an extra-time penalty from Bruno Fernandes to scrape into the Europa League semi-finals after beating Copenhagen 1-0 on Monday. In sweltering heat, United's young team controlled the lion's share of possession but had a hard time creating clear chances until Andreas Bjelland brought down Anthony Martial in the penalty area. Mason Greenwood and Fernandes hit the woodwork …

Manchester United fined by FA in Liverpool loss at Anfield
4 years, 11 months ago

Manchester United fined by FA in Liverpool loss at Anfield

The Hindu  

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Manchester United charged for incident in Liverpool defeat
4 years, 11 months ago

Manchester United charged for incident in Liverpool defeat

The Hindu  

Manchester United has been charged by the Football Association for failing to control its players during its 2-0 defeat to Premier League leader Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. Referee Craig Pawson did not initially blow up for a foul, with United's players — including goalkeeper De Gea, who received a booking — gathering around the official to protest prior to …

Mason Greenwood strike rescues point for Manchester United
5 years ago

Mason Greenwood strike rescues point for Manchester United

The Hindu  

Mason Greenwood scored 13 minutes from time to salvage a 1-1 draw for Manchester United and deny Everton caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson a second consecutive Premier League victory. United went into the game hoping to claim a third consecutive league win for the first time since January but David de Gea's failure to clear a first-half corner led to Victor …

Manchester City vs Manchester United: Arrest over racist incident
5 years, 1 month ago

Manchester City vs Manchester United: Arrest over racist incident

CNN  

CNN — A 41-year-old man has been arrested over an alleged incident of racist abuse by a Manchester City fan during the derby match against crosstown rival Manchester United Saturday. A video circulating on social media appeared to show a fan making abusive gestures towards United players during their team’s 2-1 victory in the English Premier League match at City’s …

Manchester United investigates racism during Liverpool draw
5 years, 2 months ago

Manchester United investigates racism during Liverpool draw

The Hindu  

Manchester United is investigating after a fan in the home section at Old Trafford was alleged to have engaged in racial abuse during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League. A United spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident at yesterday's game where an individual in the home section has allegedly engaged in racial abuse. As part …

Manchester United vs Liverpool: One played like it was a cup final and other looked groggy for the most part
5 years, 2 months ago

Manchester United vs Liverpool: One played like it was a cup final and other looked groggy for the most part

Firstpost  

Manchester United took the lead against Liverpool, in controversial fashion, but were unable to take all three points at Old Trafford. Runaway table-toppers Liverpool encountered a Manchester United shaped speed bump on Sunday, with a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Manchester United, as a collective, treated this game as a cup final, while Liverpool, with many of their starters returning …

Man United news: Martial can play through the middle as Solskjaer's No 9
5 years, 5 months ago

Man United news: Martial can play through the middle as Solskjaer's No 9

Daily Mail  

Spurs clearly need to strengthen in the full back area after selling Kieran Trippier Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plans to use Anthony Martial in more preferred central role Angel Gomes grabbed his first senior goal to seal the win over Tottenham Manchester United capped a flawless pre-season campaign with a hard-earned victory over Premier League rivals Tottenham in Shanghai on Thursday. …

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