Manchester United, behind the strength of a penalty kick conversion from Daley Blind, and an own goal by opposing goalkeeper Mile Svilar, were 2-0 winners in the UEFA Champions League tonight. The Old Trafford faithful were sent home happy as the Red Devils all but clinched passage into the knockout round of the UCL. They've played four group stage games in the European … [Read more...] about Man United 2, Benfica 0: Daley Blind, Mile Svilar Goal Videos
Archives for October 2017
Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay, Jose Mourinho Post Game Interviews (Video)
Manchester United were 2-0 winners over Benfica at home tonight in UEFA Champions League group play, all but assuring their passage to the knockout round. On the strength of an own goal from the visitors, and a penalty kick conversion from Daley Blind in the 78' (videos here), United hare now 4-for-4 and 12-for-12 in Champions League. They've played four UCL matches and won … [Read more...] about Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay, Jose Mourinho Post Game Interviews (Video)
Dejan Lovren Reveals “Disgusting” Death Threat He Received on Instagram
Embattled Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren took a whole lot of heat on social media during his side's 4-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur a couple weeks ago. Lovren's extremely poor performance saw him subbed out in just 31 minutes. Heavy criticism comes with the territory when you're a high profile, well paid public figure, but threats are always, without question, morally … [Read more...] about Dejan Lovren Reveals “Disgusting” Death Threat He Received on Instagram
Alvaro Morata Hints at Chelsea Exit, then Walks Comments Back
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, who broke the club transfer feed record when he signed from Real Madrid in the summer, has already hinted at a Stamford Bridge exit in the near future. Then, realizing what he had just done, quickly walk backed those comments. Like someone who just got beat on defense, he did a lot of back-pedaling. Morata was quoted by an Italian newspaper … [Read more...] about Alvaro Morata Hints at Chelsea Exit, then Walks Comments Back
Harry Kane Greatly Impacts Tottenham’s Fortunes and That’s not a Bad Thing
The narrow defeat that Tottenham Hotspur suffered to Manchester United, 1-0, has left plenty of fans blaming on the defeat on the absence of Harry Kane from the squad. Yes, Tottenham is a side truly loaded with talented players, but, once and for all, we can finally admit to ourselves that true success for this club depends on Kane's presence on the pitch. If you're a … [Read more...] about Harry Kane Greatly Impacts Tottenham’s Fortunes and That’s not a Bad Thing
Eric Bailly, Jose Mourinho Benfica Preview Press Conference (Video)
Manchester United host Benfica tonight on the verge of clinching passage into the knockout round of UEFA Champions League. A win and they are almost certain to advance beyond the group stages, something Louis van Gaal was unable to do during his time at Old Trafford. Manager Jose Mourinho met the media, along with central defender Eric Bailly, and we have the entire press … [Read more...] about Eric Bailly, Jose Mourinho Benfica Preview Press Conference (Video)
United Injury Report vs Benfica: Pogba, Fellaini, Carrick, Rojo, Ibrahimovic
Manchester United are currently on a 19-game undefeated run at home in European competition (15 wins, four draws), with their most recent defeat coming in March of 2013 against Real Madrid. Thus it seems extremely likely they'll secure at least one point, if not three, when they take on Benfica on Halloween night at Old Trafford in a UEFA Champions League group stage clash. A … [Read more...] about United Injury Report vs Benfica: Pogba, Fellaini, Carrick, Rojo, Ibrahimovic
Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Benfica (Champions League)
Manchester United host Benfica tomorrow night on the verge of clinching passage into the knockout round of UEFA Champions League. A victory tomorrow night would all but assure advancing beyond the group stages, and of course, you want to wrap that up as quickly as you can. In sports, you never want to drift into any elimination competition through the back door. You want to … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Benfica (Champions League)