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Man United Managerial Candidates: Glasner, Maresca, Fletcher, Xavi

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It's that time again! Manchester United are once again in the midst of a managerial search. Ruben Amorim has been terminated, and honestly, he had it coming, given the way he publicly hit out at those directly above him in the org chart yesterday. It's like he wanted to be sacked, the way he was speaking during that news conference. … [Read more...] about Man United Managerial Candidates: Glasner, Maresca, Fletcher, Xavi

Man United Team News at Burnley: Amorim, Fletcher, Fernandes, Mount, Mainoo

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Well, we certainly know what the main storyline will be on Wednesday night, when Manchester United travel to Burnlely FC, don't we? Today is "Black Monday" for United manager Ruben Amorim, as he was officially sacked a few hours ago. Darren Fletcher takes over on an interim basis, with Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner the leading contender to become the new boss. We have more … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Burnley: Amorim, Fletcher, Fernandes, Mount, Mainoo

Man United Team News at Leeds: Mount, Fernandes, De Ligt, Mainoo, Maguire

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Manchester United begin the new year with a host of availability concerns. In addition to the triad of players (Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui) who are away at the Africa Cup of Nations, they have a quintet of players who are sort of 50/50 propositions for the next match, at Leeds United on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, Kobbie Mainoo … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Leeds: Mount, Fernandes, De Ligt, Mainoo, Maguire

Man United Team News vs Wolves: Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes

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When Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim did his press conference on Christmas Eve, he ruled Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes out of the Boxing Day clash with Newcastle United. Amorim's side would go on to win, 1-0, yesterday. Of the two injured midfielders, it appears that Mainoo will be the one returning sooner. … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Wolves: Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes

Man United Team News vs Wolves: Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire

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Manchester United got a really nice win at home over Newcastle United yesterday, but the game, unfortunately, also brought them a new injury concern, in midfieder Mason Mount. "He felt something at half-time," United manager Ruben Amorim said of the unspecified/undisclosed injury to Mason Mount. … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Wolves: Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire

Newcastle Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview at Man United

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Newcastle United head to Manchester United on Boxing Day, in the next edition of a series that has strongly gone in their favor recently. Newcastle have beaten United in five of their past six, across all competitions. So while manager Eddie Howe has to feel pretty good about his side's chances on Friday, the Geordies have had major issue closing games out this season. A lot … [Read more...] about Newcastle Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview at Man United

Man United Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview vs Newcastle

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Typically, Boxing Day is one of the most action-packed dates on the Premier League calendar. This year, there is just one match, Newcastle United at Manchester United. It's all a part of Festive Fixtures, a period that sees a high amount of games scheduled over a short period of time, on the heels of Christmas. It continues into the New Year, and basically, it's staggered … [Read more...] about Man United Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview vs Newcastle

Man United Team News vs Newcastle: Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro

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If Manchester United do have a true talisman, then it is probably midfielder Bruno Fernandes. So he will certainly be missed while he recovers from a thigh injury. Fernandes will miss the Boxing Day clash at home to Newcastle United and likely some time beyond that as well. "Bruno has an injury that we need to assess," United manager Ruben Amorim said after the loss at Aston … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Newcastle: Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro

Five Great Christmas Moments in Recent Manchester United History

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We all "need a little Christmas, right this very minute," as this has not been the greatest of seasons for Manchester United. You knew the trip to Aston Villa was going to be a tough assignment, and getting a result was going to be a challenge. Maybe the Boxing Day fixture against Newcastle United will turn out better? While Sunday brought no jubilation, the Christmas season … [Read more...] about Five Great Christmas Moments in Recent Manchester United History