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In our tactical preview of the Manchester derby, we looked at how Erik ten Hag’s could set up his team with a fluid structure to best defend against City’s threat while retaining United’s preferred offensive shape. But there is another trick to be found from the Dutchman’s past which he…

Manchester United’s futile attempts at trying to get new manager Erik ten Hag his preferred midfielder was very well-documented. For over three months, the Red Devils tried to get Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong to sign on the dotted lines but in the end, the protracted chase ended in defeat….

Graeme Souness has leaped to the defence of Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire. Speaking in his column in The Mirror, Souness describes the stick that Maguire has faced over his recent performances as vile. With the former Liverpool man not famed for sticking up for United players, Maguire seems to…

Manchester United’s u21s travelled to Blackburn today for a PL2 fixture, kicking off shortly after the u18s who were also in action against Blackburn Rovers. It was Blackburn who would threaten first as they raced down the left and fizzed a threatening ball across the area which was cut back…

The Manchester Derby is almost upon us and Sunday’s game will serve as the biggest test in Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United career so far. The Dutchman did not have the best of starts as his new club succumbed to back-to-back defeats at the hands of Brighton and Brentford. One…

Manchester United’s search for a forward to revitalise their attack has been dealt a huge blow as Christopher Nkunku looks to have agreed a move to Chelsea. The Red Devils were heavily linked with the RB Leipzig player leading into last summer. It has been suggested that then-interim manager Ralf…

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona is still grabbing the headlines at 56, scoring a high quality header during a charity football match in his native France. The Frenchman, who moved from Leeds to Manchester in 1992 for £1.2m, helped United to win the inaugural Premier League, their first title for…

Manchester United’s collapsed move for striker Marko Arnautovic wasn’t to do with unhappy fans, a new report claims. It was a top priority for Erik ten Hag to find new solutions in the forward positions due to the uncertain future of Cristiano Ronaldo. Throughout the summer, multiple striker targets were…

Manchester United have reportedly not yet given up on signing Frenkie de Jong from FC Barcelona. The 25 year old was Erik ten Hag’s number one target last summer, but United failed to land him and opted to go for the industrious Casemiro. De Jong considers Barca his dream club,…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister Katia Aveiro has lashed out at his critics. She took to social media to address her brother’s vile criticism. “You have to give a hand to those who have always given theirs for Portugal.” “But the Portuguese are sick, petty, soulless, stupid, ungrateful and forever ungrateful.” “There…