Manchester United have had a quiet summer transfer window and manager Jose Mourinho has once again aired his grievances about that. Mourinho has been in midseason form when it comes to complaining about his club this preseason, and the lack of transfer activity has provided plenty of grist for his mill. United have bought three players this summer, but only one can be … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Warns of Difficult Season if Transfer Market Inactivity Continues
United Give Historic No. 10 Shirt to Marcus Rashford this Season
On Sunday we learned that Marcus Rashford has had a very special honor bestowed upon him by Manchester United. He will wear the historic No. 10 shirt, which has been vacant since Zlatan Ibrahimovic made his final appearance with the club towards the end of 2017. Rashford wore it for the first time tonight in United's 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich in an international friendly. … [Read more...] about United Give Historic No. 10 Shirt to Marcus Rashford this Season
Community Shield News and Notes: Sarri, Foden, Guardiola, Aguero, Jorginho
Manchester City beat Chelsea 2-0 in the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium today, ending the four year streak of wins by the current FA Cup holders. The traditional curtain raiser on the new Premier League season is a trophy match, but many people still regard it as a glorified friendly. Whether you think the Community Shield is important, or not important, or somewhere in … [Read more...] about Community Shield News and Notes: Sarri, Foden, Guardiola, Aguero, Jorginho
Man United Transfer Talk: Ivan Perisic, Yerry Mina, Toby Alderweireld
Manchester United have made the trip to Bavaria for their final preseason exhibition match of 2018-19. In a couple hours they will kick off at the Allianz Arena versus Bayern Munich. Let's take a spin through some of the news and notes items that are circulating on the internet this Sunday fun day. … [Read more...] about Man United Transfer Talk: Ivan Perisic, Yerry Mina, Toby Alderweireld
United Get Marcus Rashford, Victor Lindelof Back for Bayern Munich Friendly
Slowly but surely Manchester United are seeing their players away on post World Cup holiday return to the team. Forward Marcus Rashford and central defender Victor Lindelof cut their vacations short to return to the team early, and possibly make a bid to see action in the season opener Friday Night versus Leicester City. Another centre back, Phil Jones, also cut short his … [Read more...] about United Get Marcus Rashford, Victor Lindelof Back for Bayern Munich Friendly
Man United Looking at Yerry Mina as Potential Answer to Centre Back Problems
Barcelona centre back Yerry Mina might be the most realistic option right now for Manchester United as they look to improve their position of biggest weakness. Old Trafford is running out of time to find an upgrade over Chris Smalling and/or Phil Jones. It doesn't appear that they're going to be able to land Harry Maguire or Toby Alderweireld or Jerome Boateng between now … [Read more...] about Man United Looking at Yerry Mina as Potential Answer to Centre Back Problems
Chelsea vs Manchester City: Community Shield Starting XI Predictions, Match Preview
Chelsea face Manchester City in the Community Shield tomorrow at Wembley Stadium. The traditional curtain raiser to the new season pits the previous year's Premier League champions against the FA Cup winners in a trophy match. Despite the fact that silverware is at stake, many still regard the clash at the national stadium as a glorified friendly. They certainly have a … [Read more...] about Chelsea vs Manchester City: Community Shield Starting XI Predictions, Match Preview
Amid Real Madrid Links, Eden Hazard Due to Report to Chelsea FC Today
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is due to report to the team today, but the club has yet to release photos of the 27-year-old training at Cobham. Hazard was on an extended post World Cup holiday with Belgium, on the heels of their historic third place finish in the tournament. The Belgian has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid all summer long, and new Blues boss … [Read more...] about Amid Real Madrid Links, Eden Hazard Due to Report to Chelsea FC Today
Thibaut Courtois Wants to Leave Chelsea for Real Madrid, Says Agent
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was initially due to report to the team today, but now it appears his arrival won't come until Monday. Courtois was on an extended post World Cup holiday with Belgium, on the heels of their historic third place finish in the tournament. The Belgian and Chelsea number one has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid all summer long, … [Read more...] about Thibaut Courtois Wants to Leave Chelsea for Real Madrid, Says Agent
Pedro Inks Chelsea FC Contract Extension, Poised for Success in New System
Pedro has extended his contract with Chelsea Football Club, and the opportunity to work under new management this season means that it really could be his time to shine. "It is very good for me, I am really happy here in the club, with my team-mates, the supporters and the club in general," said the Spaniard who inked a one year extension to deal that will now keep him at … [Read more...] about Pedro Inks Chelsea FC Contract Extension, Poised for Success in New System