It's a very quick turnaround for Manchester United and Crystal Palace, as they'll face off again Saturday, for the second time in five days (in different competitions) at Old Trafford. It's time to preview the second of the two match series (the first being won by United 3-0 in League Cup competition) already, with Wednesday bringing news on United's suspended forward, Antony, … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Crystal Palace: Antony, Sancho, Martinez, Shaw
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Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Crystal Palace (EFL Cup 3rd Round)
Fresh off a badly needed win last night, Manchester United will next take on Crystal Palace, Tuesday night, for a third round League Cup clash. You can call this the first in a two match set, or series, as United will then welcome the Eagles back, four days later, for a Premier League fixture. What do they say? "Familiarity breeds contempt." Let's preview this one. … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Crystal Palace (EFL Cup 3rd Round)
United Team News Crystal Palace (EFL Cup): Antony, Rashford, Martinez
Yesterday brought news that Antony remains out of the Brazil national team squad, as selection was made for the October international competition period. The Manchester United forward was dropped for the September internationals, after more allegations of physical abuse were made against him. And on the heels of that, United suspended Antony indefinitely. … [Read more...] about United Team News Crystal Palace (EFL Cup): Antony, Rashford, Martinez
United Team News at Bayern Munich: Wan-Bissaka, Sancho, Mount, Antony
Oktoberfest began this past weekend in Bavaria, but Manchester United will head to Munich in a mood that is anything but festive. Both on and off the pitch, they are messier than someone who woke up and starting imbibing massive amounts of fest bier on an empty stomach. And now, an already injury-stricken side has to worry about right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. According to The … [Read more...] about United Team News at Bayern Munich: Wan-Bissaka, Sancho, Mount, Antony
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton
In filling out your Manchester United starting lineup prediction for the match against Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend, you already know one regular first team player (Antony) who won't be playing a part. It is quite possible that he never plays for the club again, and we covered why here, here and here. Jadon Sancho almost certainly won't be in the starting lineup … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton
Man United Team News vs Brighton: Sancho, Antony, Mount, Amrabat
While international breaks are notoriously boring overall, this past one was especially uneventful and just utterly devoid of news worthiness. Unless you're a Manchester United supporter, where Jadon Sancho and Antony provided drama, headlines, and off-the-pitch issues galore. And we don't say these things lightly; there are some serious issues to cover here. … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Brighton: Sancho, Antony, Mount, Amrabat
Jadon Sancho Finally Deletes Tweet Calling Out Erik ten Hag
It appears that "showdown talks" between Jadon Sancho and with his manager Erik ten Hag have gone well. At least according to the player's Twitter/X account. Yes, that is what counts as sports journalism in 2023- analyzing a footballer's social media! It took him close to 10 days, but Sancho has finally deleted the Tweet in which he called his own manager a liar. … [Read more...] about Jadon Sancho Finally Deletes Tweet Calling Out Erik ten Hag
Jadon Sancho Set for Showdown Talks with Erik ten Hag
With all the news surrounding Jadon Sancho and Antony this week, these are "corner flag photo" times at Manchester United. By that we mean, the cliched photo choice that always accompanies a club statement about a serious matter- the club crest flag on the corner of the pitch. Whenever the news is bad, the club media relations break it out, and often, media outlets follow … [Read more...] about Jadon Sancho Set for Showdown Talks with Erik ten Hag