Is the proverbial "new manager bump" coming for Manchester United now that Ruud van Nistelrooy is taking over, on an interim basis? We'll start to see on Wednesday, when Leicester City comes to town for an EFL Cup Round of 16 clash. Credit Erik ten Hag, he won two trophies (both domestic cups) in two and a half years at the helm, which is much better than Ole Gunnar Solskjaer … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City (EFL Cup Round of 16)
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Man United Team News vs Leicester City: Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Noussair Mazraoui
The Ruud van Nistelrooy era (at least on a caretaker basis) officially begins at Manchester United. His first match in charge, on an interim basis, comes Wednesday when Leicester City come to town. And for this League Cup Round of 16 affair, United have a brand new fitness concern- Noussair Mazraoui, as the full-back was forced off due to injury, in the shock (was it though?) … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Leicester City: Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Noussair Mazraoui
United Team News at Fenerbahce: Shaw, Malacia, Yoro, Mainoo, Casemiro
Will Manchester United ever see their two top left backs return from injury? Will Luke Shaw (calf injury) ever play for this team again? Will Tyrell Malacia (knee surgery) ever feature in a red shirt again? With Shaw, the original timeline was before the October international break, but here we are on October 23, and now it's TBD/unknown/indefinite. … [Read more...] about United Team News at Fenerbahce: Shaw, Malacia, Yoro, Mainoo, Casemiro
Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Brentford FC
If there was a theme to this season at Manchester United Football Club, it's that bad can always become worse. Brentford FC should be well aware of this, heading into their clash on Saturday. Embattled manager Erik ten Hag got United off to their worst start of the Premier League era last season. Then he went and led them to an even worse start this season. … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Brentford FC
United Team News vs Brentford: Mazraoui, Mount, Shaw, Malacia, Yoro
One of the biggest stories, not just for Manchester United, but global football in general last week was right back Noussair Mazraoui. News broke, this October international break, of how Mazraoui experienced heart palpitations, and thus underwent a procedure to deal with it. Mazraoui will be on the sidelines for a while, but how long specifically remains to be seen. … [Read more...] about United Team News vs Brentford: Mazraoui, Mount, Shaw, Malacia, Yoro
United Team News vs Brentford: Sir Alex, Garnacho, Mainoo, Maguire, Amad
It's an end of an era at Manchester United. No, manager Erik ten Hag isn't sacked, at least not yet, but Sir Alex Ferguson is leaving the Ambassadorial role that he has held with the club since he retired from management in 2013. According to reports, this move was made only as a cost-cutting measure, and that the arrangement was "amicable" and "suiting both parties." … [Read more...] about United Team News vs Brentford: Sir Alex, Garnacho, Mainoo, Maguire, Amad
Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Man United
Take a bow, Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran. You deserve it, after coming up in crunch time, in the midweek Champions League win over global juggernaut Bayern Munich. After seeing his summer dominated by a tedious transfer saga surrounding his club future, he is finally finding his place now in the team. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Man United
Aston Villa Team News vs Man United: Bailey, Onana, Ramsey
Aston Villa beat Bavarian powerhouses Bayern Munich in midweek, but the win came with a cost, to be sure. Midfielder Jacob Ramsey was forced to make an early exit, in the first half, with what is reportedly a groin issue. Then, about a third of the way through the second half, Amadou Onana withdrew due to tightness in his hamstring. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Man United: Bailey, Onana, Ramsey
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Man United
The headliner fixture this weekend, at least in England, features two big money yet still underachieving sides. Man United welcome in Tottenham Hotspur for a match that is actually very, as the kids say, "mid." Two middling, middle of the table teams, filled with players who are not currently living up to their expectations (i.e. salary and price tag) will do battle at Old … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Man United
Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Tottenham Hotspur
A draw with FC Twente?! Yikes, you just can't do that if you're Manchester United. Even though they played a weakened side, as it was the Europa League, a draw with a club that much smaller than you, from a league that is that much smaller than yours. Will they rebound against Tottenham Hotspur this Sunday? Manager Erik ten Hag is already under fire again, so he really needs … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Tottenham Hotspur