Manchester United benching Ronaldo comes as 'no surprise', insists NBC pundits Danny Higginbotham
2 years, 4 months ago

Manchester United benching Ronaldo comes as 'no surprise', insists NBC pundits Danny Higginbotham

Daily Mail  

Manchester United are not missing Cristiano Ronaldo, claims former club defender Danny Higginbotham, adding that Jadon Sancho would not have scored the game's decisive goal against Leicester had the Portuguese superstar started. Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, hasn't been named in Man United's starting XI since defeat by Brentford 'Martinez has got a great relationship with Varane. Jadon Sancho of Manchester United scored his side's first and only goal against Leicester City Ronaldo only came on for striker Marcus Rashford in the 68th minute of the second half Danny Higginbotham believes Man United are benefitting from Ronaldo being on the bench Higginbotham's fellow NBC pundit Tim Howard believes Ten Hag is creating an identity at Old Trafford by having Ronaldo make space in the starting lineup for younger players, giving them a chance to shine. Thursday's win has brought Manchester United just outside the top four, sitting in fifth place, as the club steadily climb up the Premier League table after a disastrous start to the new season, having suffered losses to Brighton and Brentford, in which Ronaldo started both games.

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Arsenal's grip on the Premier League remains tense as City's pressure mounts
2 months, 1 week ago

Arsenal's grip on the Premier League remains tense as City's pressure mounts

Firstpost  

Arsenal remain in contention for the Premier League title despite a thrilling 2-2 draw against Manchester City, while Manchester United continue to struggle despite a valiant performance against West Ham. Tottenham Hotspur's inconsistent form continues to be a major concern, with the club yet to secure a win away from Arsenal, Everton and West Ham.

Revealed: How much it would cost Man United to sack Erik ten Hag
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Revealed: How much it would cost Man United to sack Erik ten Hag

Daily Mail  

Erik ten Hag appears to have survived his latest brush with a metaphorical Manchester United death thanks to draws away at Porto and Aston Villa. The subsequent silence, in addition to reports that Ten Hag expects to still be at the helm when the Premier League resumes later this month, suggests he has survived another inquisition. It could cost Manchester …

Owen Hargreaves highlights Man United's 'biggest issue of the season' so far after 1-1 draw with FC Twente - as Red Devils face daunting run
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Owen Hargreaves highlights Man United's 'biggest issue of the season' so far after 1-1 draw with FC Twente - as Red Devils face daunting run

Daily Mail  

Owen Hargreaves believes Manchester United must 'find a way to get results' ahead of a daunting run of matches following an underwhelming start to their Europa League campaign. The Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Twente on Wednesday night, with the Dutch side hitting back through Sam Lammers after Christian Eriksen's opener. Manchester United were held …

UCL: Erik ten Hag wants Manchester United to 'turn attention to Premier League' after being knocked out of Europe
1 year ago

UCL: Erik ten Hag wants Manchester United to 'turn attention to Premier League' after being knocked out of Europe

India Today  

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag wants his team to focus on the Premier League after being knocked out of all European competitions following their 0-1 loss against Bayern Munich at Old Trafford in their final group-stage match in the UEFA Champions League. Bayern round off their Group A campaign with a victory 💪#UCL pic.twitter.com/Zjp2Ddga1k — UEFA Champions League …

Manchester United crisis: Injuries, misfiring stars and recruitments — What has gone wrong for Erik ten Hag's men?
1 year, 2 months ago

Manchester United crisis: Injuries, misfiring stars and recruitments — What has gone wrong for Erik ten Hag's men?

Firstpost  

Heavy defeats to Manchester City and Newcastle have since ramped up the pressure on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, which was only eased slightly by a 1-0 win at Fulham on Saturday. Heavy defeats to Manchester City and Newcastle have since ramped up the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag, which was only eased slightly by a 1-0 win …

Erik ten Hag says ‘only a matter of time’ until Manchester United form improves
1 year, 2 months ago

Erik ten Hag says ‘only a matter of time’ until Manchester United form improves

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Erik ten Hag is convinced “it is only …

The key questions behind Manchester United’s poor start to the season
1 year, 3 months ago

The key questions behind Manchester United’s poor start to the season

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Out-of-sorts Manchester United have lost three successive matches …

Christian Eriksen Says Crisis-Hit Manchester United Must 'Look At Ourselves'
1 year, 3 months ago

Christian Eriksen Says Crisis-Hit Manchester United Must 'Look At Ourselves'

News 18  

Christian Eriksen said Manchester United must “look at ourselves” after a chastening 3-1 loss against Brighton on Saturday deepened the crisis at Old Trafford. Former United youth player Danny Welbeck scored the opener for Roberto De Zerbi’s side and Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro heaped the misery on Erik ten Hag’s men before Hannibal Mejbri’s consolation effort. READ: Brighton Breeze …

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United looking forward to ‘fight’ with Arsenal
1 year, 4 months ago

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United looking forward to ‘fight’ with Arsenal

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Erik ten Hag says his players are up …

'Don't use my name to attack Cristiano': Bruno Fernandes releases angry Ronaldo statement after Manchester derby win
1 year, 11 months ago

'Don't use my name to attack Cristiano': Bruno Fernandes releases angry Ronaldo statement after Manchester derby win

Hindustan Times  

Bruno Fernandes hit back at claims that the Portuguese star took a swipe at Cristiano Ronaldo following Manchester United's 2-1 stunning win over local rivals Manchester City on Saturday. Bruno Fernandes with Cristiano Ronaldo The Red Devils had got off to slow start, which also saw them endure a humiliating 4-0 thrashing against promoted side Brentford in August. Watch: Richarlison …

Cristiano Ronaldo, Casemiro aren’t 'fit enough': Manchester United fans react as Erik Ten Hag gives debut to Antony
2 years, 4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo, Casemiro aren’t 'fit enough': Manchester United fans react as Erik Ten Hag gives debut to Antony

Hindustan Times  

Even though Cristiano Ronaldo has an impressive goal-scoring record against Arsenal, the Portuguese stalwart was once again benched by Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on Sunday. Hosting Arsenal on matchday 6 of the English Premier League at Old Trafford, Man United manager Ten Hag named Antony aka the latest high-profile signing of the Red Devils for the mouth-watering clash …

Premier League: Cristiano Ronaldo Snubs Jamie Carragher, Raphael Varane Spears Luis Diaz as Manchester United Shock Liverpool
2 years, 4 months ago

Premier League: Cristiano Ronaldo Snubs Jamie Carragher, Raphael Varane Spears Luis Diaz as Manchester United Shock Liverpool

News 18  

It was an eventful evening at Old Trafford as Manchester’s fabled stadium had something to offer for everyone on matchday three of the ongoing Premier League Season. Goals from United’s English lads Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford we enough to grab three points for the side from Manchester despite Mohamed Salah’s late consolation strike. Cristiano Ronaldo greets Gary Neville and …

Disastrous Manchester United sink to new depths of embarrassment with Brentford humiliation
2 years, 4 months ago

Disastrous Manchester United sink to new depths of embarrassment with Brentford humiliation

The Telegraph  

Losing to Brighton in his first official match as Manchester United manager was hardly Erik ten Hag's ideal starting scenario but neither was defeat by Oxford United on Alex Ferguson's league debut 36 years ago. The question now, apart from the one about whether he can overcome the rottenness at the heart of Manchester United during the Glazers' ownership, is …

Cristiano Ronaldo is BENCHED for Manchester United's Premier League opener against Brighton
2 years, 5 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is BENCHED for Manchester United's Premier League opener against Brighton

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo could not inspire a Manchester United comeback after being left out of the starting XI in Erik ten Hag's first competitive game in charge. Cristiano Ronaldo could not inspire a Manchester United comeback after starting on bench Ronaldo came on for Fred in the second half of United's 2-1 defeat by Brighton at Old Trafford Ronaldo and his …

Erik ten Hag will take charge of his first game for Manchester United as they host Brighton
2 years, 5 months ago

Erik ten Hag will take charge of his first game for Manchester United as they host Brighton

Daily Mail  

Erik ten Hag will take charge of his first game as Manchester United boss in just a few hours, as the Red Devils take-on Brighton at home. Erik ten Hag is preparing to take charge of Man United for the first time against Brighton DAVID MOYES David Moyes was given the near-impossible task of succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson in the …

Cristiano Ronaldo declares himself fit to start Brighton in Manchester United's season opener
2 years, 5 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo declares himself fit to start Brighton in Manchester United's season opener

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has declared himself ready for Manchester United's opener against Brighton on Sunday, forcing Erik ten Hag in a major decision on whether to play the Portuguese star. Cristiano Ronaldo declared himself ready for Brighton with this post on his Instagram stories Erik ten Hag removed Ronaldo at half time during United's 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano last weekend, …

Man United: Ian Wright claims Red Devils would be 'nowhere near' top four without Cristiano Ronaldo
2 years, 8 months ago

Man United: Ian Wright claims Red Devils would be 'nowhere near' top four without Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has claimed that Manchester United would be way off the pace without Cristiano Ronaldo this season as he warned the Red Devils could face another hammering at the hands of Liverpool. Ian Wright has claimed Man United would be way off the pace without Cristiano Ronaldo Wright also sent United a warning ahead of their midweek …

IAN HERBERT: Manchester United enjoyed beating Leeds but far tougher tests lie ahead in manic March
2 years, 10 months ago

IAN HERBERT: Manchester United enjoyed beating Leeds but far tougher tests lie ahead in manic March

Daily Mail  

The delight of the win spilled over into the morning after, with Harry Maguire — a man with few grounds for mirth recently — explaining how he’d photoshopped the face of a Leeds-supporting friend into an image of his goal celebration because he’d been ‘giving us some stick all week’. This is because once Watford have been and gone from …

Manchester United: Peter Schmeichel backs former club to finish fourth in the Premier League
2 years, 10 months ago

Manchester United: Peter Schmeichel backs former club to finish fourth in the Premier League

Daily Mail  

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes the Red Devils will pip Arsenal to fourth place in the Premier League this season. United's entertaining 4-2 victory at Leeds on Sunday saw them consolidate fourth place in the table after the weekend's action, four points ahead of West Ham and Arsenal. Peter Schmeichel believes Manchester United will pip Arsenal to fourth …

Premier League: Manchester United strengthen top-four push with 3-1 win over Burnley
3 years ago

Premier League: Manchester United strengthen top-four push with 3-1 win over Burnley

Firstpost  

The Red Devils are now in sixth spot, four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal with a game in hand Manchester: Manchester United cruised to a morale-boosting 3-1 win against Burnley on the eve of Alex Ferguson’s 80th birthday on Thursday to strengthen their push for a Premier League top-four finish. Veteran winger Aaron Lennon punctured the party atmosphere at Old Trafford …

Manchester United Can Bounce Back from Adversity, Says Nemanja Matic
3 years, 2 months ago

Manchester United Can Bounce Back from Adversity, Says Nemanja Matic

News 18  

– Manchester United are capable of producing a good run against tough opponents in the coming weeks to soothe the disappointment of Saturday’s 4-2 Premier League defeat at Leicester City, midfielder Nemanja Matic said. The result stretched United’s winless league run to three games and left them five points behind leaders Chelsea ahead of a tough fixture list, starting with …

European Leagues: Ronaldo scores brace in United homecoming, Juventus suffers second consecutive loss
3 years, 3 months ago

European Leagues: Ronaldo scores brace in United homecoming, Juventus suffers second consecutive loss

The Hindu  

The international break was over and fans across Europe were yearning to see the players take the pitch as club football resumed after two weeks. Ronaldo takes centrestage If one tried to filter out the deafening buzz of Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United, there were a few interesting occurrences to note in English top-flight football. However, it was Ronaldo’s brace …

Graeme Souness insists Cristiano Ronaldo DOES make Manchester United title challengers
3 years, 4 months ago

Graeme Souness insists Cristiano Ronaldo DOES make Manchester United title challengers

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness believes the addition of Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United's attacking armoury makes them Premier League title contenders. Graeme Souness thinks Cristiano Ronaldo re-joining Manchester United is significant Ronaldo is set to make his second debut for the club against Newcastle on September 11 'I see him making the difference for them,' Souness, Liverpool's former European Cup-winning captain, told …

Dimitar Berbatov admits it's crazy how far Manchester United have fallen since Alex Ferguson left
5 years, 2 months ago

Dimitar Berbatov admits it's crazy how far Manchester United have fallen since Alex Ferguson left

Daily Mail  

Dimitar Berbatov has admitted that it makes him 'feel like s***' seeing Manchester United losing ground and struggling in the Premier League. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are currently languishing down in 14th in the Premier League after nine matches, already sitting a massive 15 points behind pace-setters and fierce rivals Liverpool. Manchester United are languishing down in 14th in the …

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