Erik ten Hag is officially out, so once again, it's time to talk about yet another Manchester United manager sacking. Yep, that's what happens when you're 14th in the table at the end of October. It's the worst start that the club has ever had, in the Premier League era, which dates all the way back to 1992. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the corporation he leads, INEOS, have a … [Read more...] about Five Candidates to Succeed Erik ten Hag at Man United
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Man United Starting XI Prediction at Fenerbahce (Europa League)
What is up with Manchester United's Europa League matchups and the #narratives angles? The forces at work behind the draws really really REALLY went out of their to create the storylines for United's UEL fixtures. Now comes a trip to Fenerbahce, and good old friend Jose Mourinho. The special one led MUFC from 2016-2019. And there's more than Mourinho too; we'll also see … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction at Fenerbahce (Europa League)
Man United Injury Updates: Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw
The single point that Manchester United was able to salvage against Aston Villa at home on Sunday certainly came with a price. They have two new injury concerns in defenders Harry Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui. Maguire (ankle) was visibly in substantial pain towards the end of the first half, and he required medical assistance in order to get off the pitch. As for Mazraoui … [Read more...] about Man United Injury Updates: Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at FC Porto (UEL)
Discussing/analyzing the job security of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is certainly getting ultra tedious at this point. That's because didn't WE already JUST do this in May? We all went through the he should stay/get sacked because XYZ bit already. To quote the famous George Harrison appearance on The Simpsons, which has been ultra-memeified (no, that is not an … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at FC Porto (UEL)
Man United Team News at FC Porto: Ten Hag, Mainoo, Mount, Maguire
All things Manchester United revolve around the manager situation. Multiple reports indicate that Erik ten Hag is under extreme pressure right now. In fact, this might just be the warmest that this seat has ever been at Old Trafford. There is widespread speculation that he could be sacked by November, and given the recent run of results, this is entirely understandable. … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at FC Porto: Ten Hag, Mainoo, Mount, Maguire
Erik ten Hag Backs Marcus Rashford to Start a Scoring Spree
The massively discouraging goal-scoring drought is now over for Manchester United wing/striker Marcus Rashford. After 13 games and six months, Rashford has finally scored again, netting in the 41' of United's 3-0 league win over newly promoted Southampton FC. Manager Erik Ten Hag expressed his belief that this will now open the floodgates for his embattled forward, a player who … [Read more...] about Erik ten Hag Backs Marcus Rashford to Start a Scoring Spree
Scott McTominay Exit Elicits Mixed Feelings from Erik ten Hag
Scott McTominay is off to Napoli, and thus ends his 22-year relationship with Manchester United Football Club. The Scottish international had been with the club since age five. The defensive midfielder, who is coming off a season in which he set a new career high for goals scored, joins the Serie A side for a fee of £25m. This development, in the 11th hour of the summer … [Read more...] about Scott McTominay Exit Elicits Mixed Feelings from Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag Explains Why Jadon Sancho Missed Opening Day
It wasn't a pretty win, but it was a victory nonetheless. Manchester United claimed a 1-0 triumph, at home, over Fulham in their season opener, and Jadon Sancho played no part. Sancho was left out of the squad entirely, and given that he's been strongly linked with a potential move to Chelsea, or Paris Saint-Germain, speculation ran rampant as to the reason why. … [Read more...] about Erik ten Hag Explains Why Jadon Sancho Missed Opening Day
Man United Team News vs Arsenal: Malacia, Hojlund, Zirkzee
The USA Tour squad has been announced, and it does not include Tyrell Malacia, who missed all of last season due to a serious knee injury. He will remain at the Carrington training complex to continue rehabilitation. One player who is making the trip is Rasmus Hojlund, who has now completed his post 2024 European championship holiday. The striker, having just served on … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Arsenal: Malacia, Hojlund, Zirkzee
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Rangers
Manchester United will head to the Scottish capital city of Edinburgh to take on Rangers this Saturday. While yes, this is just a preseason friendly, manager Erik ten Hag still wants to see some results! He made it clear that the 1-0 loss at Rosenborg, on Monday night, was not acceptable, even though it was a meaningless match. So what kind of lineup does he go with here? … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Rangers