Michael Carrick dismissed claims that his Manchester United squad was short of fitness after a dramatic late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw away to Fulham on Sunday. The figures indicated that the hosts covered 6.6km more in total than United, while Matheus Cunha, who scored in the 89th minute, questioned his team’s overall effort. With […]
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One of the clearest signs of Manchester United’s troubled reconstruction is the club’s failure to address several weaknesses at once. Vast sums have been wasted, leaving United to focus on one area during each summer window. The attack was prioritised last year, while the latest window concentrated on central midfield, despite the full-back options appearing […]
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Borrowing the words of a former Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick had always expected difficult times to arrive. The second half of last season had gone almost flawlessly, but that level of success was never likely to continue indefinitely. Carrick sensed growing pressure before the trip to Fulham, making his feelings after the match easy […]
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The final whistle on Wednesday was greeted by both boos and indifference as Manchester United exited the Carabao Cup, adding another bleak chapter to their recent domestic cup record. Michael Carrick and his players faced the supporters’ anger, while director of football Jason Wilcox appeared visibly displeased as he left the directors’ box. However, he […]
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Real Madrid have emerged as the frontrunners to recruit Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel after he informed the Premier League side that he wants to end his registration with the club. The 15-year-old’s impressive displays at academy level have drawn attention from several leading European teams. Barcelona have shown interest in signing him, while Bayern […]
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In the space of four days, Manchester United have been beaten in the 199th derby with Manchester City, learned that JJ Gabriel intends to depart, and suffered elimination from the Carabao Cup at the hands of Brighton. Surrendering a 2-0 advantage may be the most painful of those setbacks, judging by the lengthy boos that […]
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In today’s podcast, Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to review the weekend’s Premier League matches. Manchester City defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford after a disputed goal from Erling Haaland. The panel asks whether refereeing has become too complicated for ordinary officials and if elite refereeing now requires […]
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Enzo Maresca is not responsible for Manchester City’s finances, but he is delighted the club invested £125m to reunite him with Enzo Fernández. The pair developed a close relationship during their time at Chelsea, and the Italian believed the midfielder could complete his tactical vision. The Argentina international was just as determined to work with […]
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Manchester United have turned Old Trafford into a formidable venue in 2026, winning nine of their 10 Premier League matches there. Manchester City will try to become only the second visiting side after Leeds to leave the stadium with all three points this calendar year. During that period, Michael Carrick has guided United to the […]
Continue ReadingIt became a familiar scene for reporters covering England after the team’s World Cup games during the summer. Kobbie Mainoo was usually the first player out of the dressing room, moving through the mixed zone with his gaze fixed forward and his expression unreadable before stepping on to the team bus. He appeared eager to […]
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