Steve Nicol recaps Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sensational start as Man United manager with a 5-1 win over Cardiff City. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the top four is not out of reach after beginning his reign with a 5-1 win over Cardiff City. United are eight points adrift of the Champions League places
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Steve Nicol recaps Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sensational start as Man United manager with a 5-1 win over Cardiff City. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s reign at Manchester United begins with a highly impressive 5-1 win over Cardiff City. CARDIFF, Wales — The wave of optimism that has swept through Manchester United this week will carry on a
Is Jose Mourinho now damaged goods? Gab Marcotti pontificates on when and where we might see the Special One return to coaching. From a trophy-filled first season to disaster and an inevitable sacking, relive Jose Mourinho’s tumultuous stint in charge of Manchester United. Mark Ogden breaks down what makes Mauricio Pochettino the perfect candidate to
Check out the five best goals from Matchday 14 in Serie A, including Cengiz Under’s long-range strike against Inter. Bayern Munich have moved ahead in the race to sign AS Roma forward Cengiz Under but Premier League duo Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have also registered their interest, sources close to the player have told ESPN
LEICESTER, England — Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has given his support to Jose Mourinho after the Portuguese manager was sacked by Manchester United on Tuesday. The two managers had a fierce rivalry when they were opposite numbers at Barcelona and Real Madrid for three years and there were fears that acrimony might be reignited
The FC crew answer your tweets on Liverpool’s chances of winning the Premier League, Jose Mourinho’s ability to manage a top side again and more. Are too many Liverpool stars excluded from Gab Marcotti’s Premier League team of the weekend after their win over Manchester United? Gab Marcotti believes the personality issue between Paul Pogba
Chelsea’s Mauricio Sarri admitted that Eden Hazard’s injury is not a serious one and that he was substituted as a precaution during their win over Brighton. Eden Hazard assisted the first and scored the second goal for Chelsea as the Blues escape Brighton with all three points. Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek spoke out on the alleged
Julien Laurens confirms Liverpool’s interest in PSG’s Adrien Rabiot and explains why the Frenchman doesn’t want to commit to staying in Paris. ESPN’s Stewart Robson analyses how well Leicester’s Harry Maguire and Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk played during Liverpool’s 2-1 win at the King Power Stadium. Two first half goals from Sadio Mane and Roberto
Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek spoke out on the alleged racism his England team mate Raheem Sterling received by some ‘Blues’ fans in Man City’s 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. Pep Guardiola and Leroy Sane come to the defense of Raheem Sterling, who has spoken out against media coverage that he says ‘helps fuel racism.’ Peter Walton
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is delighted with his side after overcoming ‘mission impossible’ by qualifying for the Champions League last 16. The two Premier League sides advanced from the group stage after late drama against Napoli and Barcelona. Given Inter’s draw with PSV and Barcelona having nothing to play for, Craig Burley says everything lined
Despite qualifying for the UCL round of 16, the FC crew focus in on Man United’s ‘deep-rooted’ issues that resurfaced in their defeat at Valencia. Three long-standing Manchester United fans just made the train out of Valencia on Thursday morning, having gone first to the wrong train station. Dave, Graham and Eddie from Knutsford, 20
Jose Mourinho is hoping Paul Pogba makes a statement when Manchester United face Valencia in the UEFA Champions League after being dropped in their Premier League games. Craig Burley explains how Paul Pogba’s current mindset and relationship with Jose Mourinho is negatively impacting Man United’s team dynamic. Jose Mourinho feels Man United fans cannot point
Luka Modric leads a Clasico-dominated list of the best central midfielders, as Paul Pogba’s positioning causes a stir. Jose Mourinho praised Paul Pogba and outlined what he needs to do to get back into the starting XI. Manchester United will reject any attempts to prise Paul Pogba away from Old Trafford in January, sources have
While Zack Steffen would be unlikely to play right away at Manchester City, Raf Honigstein explains why the move would make sense for the American. Columbus Crew SC announced on Tuesday that goalkeeper Zack Steffen will join Manchester City during Major League Soccer’s summer transfer window. Steffen, 23, is expected to cost the Premier League
Craig Burley was surprised to not see a reaction from Manchester City to N’Golo Kanté’s first-half goal, in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over the title-holders. Gabriele Marcotti outlines Lucien Favre’s tactics in Borussia Dortmund’s 2-1 win over Schalke. Craig Burley and Adrian Healy breakdown Manchester United’s thrashing of Fulham and Jose Mourinho’s cryptic comments after the
Son Heung-Min dominated Leicester City scoring in thr first half and assisting in the second, as Tottenham earned a place in the top 3. Son Heung-Min dominated Leicester City scoring in the first half and assisting in the second, as Tottenham earned a place in the top 3. English Premiere League: Dele Alli (58′) Leicester
Chelsea handed Manchester City their first league defeat of the season overpowering the league leaders at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea handed Manchester City their first league defeat of the season overpowering the league leaders at Stamford Bridge. English Premier League: David Luiz (78′) Chelsea 2-0 Man City English Premier League: N’Golo Kante (45′) Chelsea 1-2 Man
The FC panel answer your questions on Pele, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Manchester United managers, and more. Manchester United are “very happy” with Jose Mourinho in charge of the club, his agent Jorge Mendes has said in a rare public statement. United have suffered a disappointing start to the season and sit eighth in the table, 18
The FC panel answer your questions on Pele, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Manchester United managers, and more. Alejandro Moreno and Alexis Nunes muse on the latest round of fixtures in the Premier League, including the big one between Chelsea and Manchester City. MANCHESTER, England — Jose Mourinho has suggested that Manchester United face a wait to win
Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho insists he is getting repeatedly frustrated by his side making the same mistakes every game but is happy with his side’s spirit. Jose Mourinho said after the draw with Southampton it would take “a miracle” for Manchester United to finish in the top four of the Premier League this season and