During the final two weeks of the international break, attention in the Premier League was directed elsewhere, giving Manchester United a welcome period of calm. Had Manchester City not been dealing with its own problems, Michael Carrick might have faced greater scrutiny, especially after United’s opening five matches of the campaign. United are languishing in […]
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Ben Haines and Ellen White join forces in the studio to review an eventful weekend of domestic football and look ahead to the return of European competition! The discussion begins with Manchester City preserving their perfect start to the WSL season and Lauren Hemp’s impressive performances. The pair then assess Tottenham’s commanding win over a […]
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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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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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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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Gabriel appears to have reached the transitional stage Giggs referred to earlier. Apart from the opening match in Helsinki, the youngster was involved in every United pre-season tour this summer. However, his only appearance came as a late replacement against Atletico Madrid in Stockholm. His first contribution ended with a heavy challenge from behind by […]
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Manchester United youngster Jacob Devaney is heading back to the Scottish Premiership after completing a loan move to Hibernian, who have the option to sign him permanently. The 19-year-old midfielder led United’s Premier League 2 team during the opening half of last season before joining St Mirren, where he played 18 matches. Operating in a […]
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Hull managed only nine league goals from dead-ball situations last season, matching the lowest total in the Championship. However, two such goals inside the opening 21 minutes secured a memorable win over Manchester United on Saturday. The visitors endured a dreadful opening to their campaign. Michael Carrick had warned beforehand that the contest would be […]
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Ed Woodward told MUTV in July 2015 that seeing Bastian Schweinsteiger on the team sheet would intimidate opponents. However, the former Manchester United executive vice-chairman’s confident forecast did not come true, as Louis van Gaal’s World Cup-winning midfield recruit endured a frustrating spell at the club. Schweinsteiger left for Chicago Fire two years later after […]
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Michael Carrick has described claims that Manchester United have been handed an easy start against Hull and Ipswich as “absurd”. United begin their campaign away at Hull on Saturday before welcoming Ipswich the following Sunday. Although both clubs have recently earned promotion from the Championship, Carrick insists neither fixture will be straightforward. “Anyone familiar with […]
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