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MUFC Twitter Community Reacts to Zlatan EFL Cup Winner, MVP Performance

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Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho has just won his first trophy as leader of the Red Devils. With a 3-2 EFL Cup Final win over Southampton at Wembley Stadium, he has now become the first United boss to achieve a trophy during his first season on the job at Old Trafford; just as Eric Cantona predicted. Perhaps The King's prediction, of United winning more silverware, could … [Read more...] about MUFC Twitter Community Reacts to Zlatan EFL Cup Winner, MVP Performance

Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton (EFL Cup)

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Manchester United have been beaten just once in their last 25 overall across all competitions. It's a feat unmatched since the Sir Alex Ferguson era. However, they're still in sixth place in the league, a spot they have occupied since late October. Nevertheless, United have a chance for a so-called "plastic treble," and winning in the EFL Cup on Sunday accomplishes the first … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton (EFL Cup)

Former Southampton FC Specialist Gets New High Level Gig

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When James Bunce was Head of Athletic Development at Southampton FC, he led one of the world's most successful player development clubs. During his eight years at the south coast club he helped develop many world-class Premier League and international stars. From there, Bunce went on to serve as Head of Performance for the Premier League. Today, brings announcement of a new … [Read more...] about Former Southampton FC Specialist Gets New High Level Gig

Southampton FC Add Two on January Transfer Deadline Day

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If transfer windows were an automobile, then the summer period would be the engine, chassis, body, interior, dashboard, trunk....well you get the idea. The January transfer window would be a hood ornament. As a reporter pointed out to Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho today, none of the "big six" or "top six" teams added a single player this January transfer window, in … [Read more...] about Southampton FC Add Two on January Transfer Deadline Day

Steven Gerrard Says Liverpool FC Should Get Saints Virgil Van Dijk

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Entering the holidays, Liverpool FC was looking really good, sitting in second place and bonafide title contenders. Now the Reds have been in a tailspin since the festive period, and the fixture congestion within it, ensued. Liverpool fell to relegation fodder Swansea City over the weekend, and something needs to be done to stop the bleeding. If they're looking to beef up … [Read more...] about Steven Gerrard Says Liverpool FC Should Get Saints Virgil Van Dijk

United Transfer Talk: Schneiderlin, Johnstone, Depay, Borthwick-Jackson

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Here are some of the more interesting Manchester United news and transfer rumor stories currently circulating amidst the Twitterverse, blogosphere, cyberspace and media world. Sure, the silly season that is the January transfer window is certainly not the summer transfer window, when all the action happens, but what can you do? … [Read more...] about United Transfer Talk: Schneiderlin, Johnstone, Depay, Borthwick-Jackson

Southampton FC Unveil New Third Kit, Extend Academy Products

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Lots of Southampton FC news to cover today, with quite a few developments occurring within the past few hours. Let's dive right in with that hurried third kit reveal. Saints will head to AFC Bournemouth on Sunday, and given how their opponents also sport red stripes on their shirts, Southampton had to hurry up and unveil their new third kit today, so it was in advance of the … [Read more...] about Southampton FC Unveil New Third Kit, Extend Academy Products