What can you even say at this point? Given that Manchester United had never lost to a fourth tier side in the League Cup before last night, when they fell in a penalty shootout 12-11 (2-2 FT) to Grimsby Town, it's easy to say this is the worst loss in club history. That's not hyperbole. So there is nowhere to go but up versus Burnley FC on Saturday. Or so you might think. … [Read more...] about Man United Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Burnley
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Ruben Amorim Explains Decision to Select Altay Bayindir over Andre Onana
Ruben Amorim made a very controversial lineup decision today, when he elected to keep Turkish shot stopper Altay Bayindir in between the sticks, instead of the presumed No. 1, Andre Onana. Amorim stuck with Bayindir despite his horrific gaffe that gifted Arsenal a goal on opening day. … [Read more...] about Ruben Amorim Explains Decision to Select Altay Bayindir over Andre Onana
Ruben Amorim Explains Decision to Bench Benjamin Sesko
You know what they say- why buy a Ferrari if you're just going to keep it in the garage, and not drive it? Manchester United splashed the cash to the tune of a cool $100,000,000 for Benjamin Sesko. Yes, the transfer fee paid to RB Leipzig for Sesko was £74 million, which is $100M, given the current exchange rate. Any way you slice it, it's a big chunk of change, so Sesko's … [Read more...] about Ruben Amorim Explains Decision to Bench Benjamin Sesko
Manchester United News: Patrick Dorgu, Matheus Cunha, Rasmus Hojlund
Congratulations to Patrick Dorgu on his man of the match performance last night in Chicago. He scored the second goal and assisted on the first in Manchester United's 4-1 route of AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series friendly. And on the previous day, he met fans for a meet and greet at the local Guiness brewery and restaurant. … [Read more...] about Manchester United News: Patrick Dorgu, Matheus Cunha, Rasmus Hojlund
Ruben Amorim Provides Opening for Manchester United Outcasts
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim met the media for the first time this summer preseason tour, and the session overflowed with talking points, stories and narratives. We already covered the likes of Harry Maguire, Matheus Cunha and Luke Shaw earlier today. But the United players who were left out of the tour were brought up as well. Marcus Rashford has found a new home … [Read more...] about Ruben Amorim Provides Opening for Manchester United Outcasts
Luke Shaw Has Competition at His Position, Says Ruben Amorim
Luke Shaw is a "world-class player," says Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim. However, he is not penciled in as the starter at the left back position this season. In the words of Amorim, Shaw "has competition this season." Shaw is all over the transfer rumor pages right now, but unless a mega offer comes in from Saudi Arabia between now and September, Luke Shaw will likely … [Read more...] about Luke Shaw Has Competition at His Position, Says Ruben Amorim
Man United Starting Lineup Prediction vs Lyon (Europa League)
After the thrashing at the hands of Newcastle United on Sunday, Manchester United club legend Gary Neville pulled no punches. Ahead of the second leg of the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal tie with Lyon on Thursday night, Neville said the problem with this club isn't motivation, it's talent. "I don't think there's a lack of effort," Neville said while doing television … [Read more...] about Man United Starting Lineup Prediction vs Lyon (Europa League)
Manchester United Team News vs Lyon: Andre Onana, Joshua Zirkzee
The Andre Onana situation has made Manchester United's mess of a roster even messier. They have problems all up and down the pitch, in all position groups, so the last thing they need right now is for yet another position to be completely uncertain. Onana was dropped on Sunday, in favor of backup Altay Bayindir, who subsequently gave up four goals in the loss to Newcastle … [Read more...] about Manchester United Team News vs Lyon: Andre Onana, Joshua Zirkzee
Man United Starting Lineup Prediction at Lyon (Europa League)
Manchester United, as rough a season as they've had, are still in very good shape towards possibly winning a trophy. Ahead of the start of the quarterfinal round, United generally have the second best odds of winning the competition, behind only Athletic Bilbao, and the difference in consumer sentiment between the favorites and United is very small. Up next is a tie against … [Read more...] about Man United Starting Lineup Prediction at Lyon (Europa League)
Man United Team News at Lyon: Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs De Ligt, Ayden Heaven
Manchester United resume their UEFA Europa League campaign on Thursday night, with the first of the two legs, in the quarterfinal tie, against Olympique Lyonnais. Lyon will host the first leg, and this could be the match that sees United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo return the squad. "Kobbie is training with us," United manager Ruben Amorim said on Sunday after the goalless draw … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Lyon: Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs De Ligt, Ayden Heaven