Everton FC visit Manchester United Sunday in a match that features plenty of huge storylines. Obviously you start with the return of Wayne Rooney, suiting up for the visitors for the first time since 2004. Another forward, Romelu Lukaku, went the other way in the summer transfer window, so he also gets the chance to face his former team in this fixture. Regarding the Man … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Everton FC
Archives for September 2017
Juan Mata Hails Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe for Joining Common Goal
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata recently blogged about his appearance at the Soccerex global convention to discuss his charity project Common Goal. The project, which Mats Hummels set up with him, sees the Spaniard donating one per cent of his salary to a collective charity fund this season. Coverage of his philanthropy has been extensive world wide, and it's led to … [Read more...] about Juan Mata Hails Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe for Joining Common Goal
Andreas Pereira Hits back at Jose Mourinho Criticism; Defends Loan Decision
At his weekly news conference last Friday, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said he was disappointed by the decision of Andreas Pereira to go out on loan to Valencia. Mourinho said that Pereira didn't really have the fight to stay and try to earn a place in United's crowded and deep midfield. Mourinho also kept the door open for the Belgian international to return … [Read more...] about Andreas Pereira Hits back at Jose Mourinho Criticism; Defends Loan Decision
Paul Pogba Could Be Out Even Longer than Initially Expected
The Paul Pogba injury crisis has escalated quickly. Tuesday night, following Manchester United's 3-0 home win over Basel in the UEFA Champions League group stages, there was still hope that his time table for recovery would be measured in days, not weeks. After all, the injury is muscular, which is generally less serious in nature than skeletal or joint issues. Then on … [Read more...] about Paul Pogba Could Be Out Even Longer than Initially Expected
Fernando Llorente on Why He Chose Tottenham Hotspur Over Chelsea FC
Striker Fernando Llorente greatly surprised many in the football world when he snubbed a move to Chelsea FC, and instead choose a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. Llorente left Swansea City for Spurs in an eleventh hour deadline day move worth £12 million. … [Read more...] about Fernando Llorente on Why He Chose Tottenham Hotspur Over Chelsea FC
Arsenal Star Mesut Ozil Linked with Move to Manchester United
As you might have heard, once or twice or perhaps a few more times, Arsenal FC star Mesut Ozil is out of contract this summer. At the end of the season, Arsenal now run the risk of losing him on a free transfer at the conclusion of this season, should they not strike a deal with a suitor for his services. … [Read more...] about Arsenal Star Mesut Ozil Linked with Move to Manchester United
Paul Pogba Reportedly Out 4-6 Weeks; Could Miss Clash at Liverpool
The hamstring injury suffered by Paul Pogba last night in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Basel in UEFA Champions League group play is pretty serious, and it will keep him sidelined for a prolonged period of time. Pogba, in a game that saw him handed the captain's arm band for the first tine in a United shirt, left hobbling after just 17 minutes of action. He later left Old … [Read more...] about Paul Pogba Reportedly Out 4-6 Weeks; Could Miss Clash at Liverpool
Man City, Chelsea Third Kits Unveiled, Look Very Similar (Photos)
Seems a bit odd to be unveiling a new shirt in the middle of September. That's really more of a June/July, early August at the very latest kind of thing. Yet here we are, Tottenham Hotspur revealed their third kit yesterday, with Chelsea and Manchester City following suit today. Take a look at how extremely similar the Man City and Chelsea third kits are: … [Read more...] about Man City, Chelsea Third Kits Unveiled, Look Very Similar (Photos)
Victor Lindelof Reads What’s Written About Him; Doesn’t Focus on it
Of all the athlete interview cliches and spokesperson programmed responses, the old "I don't read what's written about me" might be the funniest of all. That's because it's about as far from the truth as you'll find. While the players themselves might be too busy to go online and find their press clippings and read them, their family members quite often do. Whether it's … [Read more...] about Victor Lindelof Reads What’s Written About Him; Doesn’t Focus on it
Ander Herrera Omitted for Tactical, Not Fitness Reasons Confirms Mourinho
Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho omitted midfielder Ander Herrera from his squad in the 3-0 win over Basel in the UEFA Champions League group stages yesterday. The omission had nothing to do with any injury or fitness concerns; the Spaniard's playing time was simply a casualty of the numbers game in United's midfield. It's also indicative of the side's depth at the … [Read more...] about Ander Herrera Omitted for Tactical, Not Fitness Reasons Confirms Mourinho