It's a very fierce battle for the fifth and final UEFA Champions League qualification slot, these final two weeks, and Chelsea FC have to like their chances. The Blues are level on points with Aston Villa, but they are up, by a massive margin of +12, in the goal differential tie-breaker. Like Villa, they have a very favorable opponent on Friday night. Chelsea takes on Man … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Man United
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West Ham Starting Lineup Prediction at Manchester United
You can't say that Sunday's trip to Manchester United doesn't mean anything for Graham Potter and his side. Potter is already starting to feel the pressure a bit in east London. Although it was only midseason that he came aboard, replacing Julen Lopetegui (who didn't even last an entire season), the heat has already been switched on. After all he has just three wins in his … [Read more...] about West Ham Starting Lineup Prediction at Manchester United
Manchester United Starting Lineup Prediction vs West Ham
As bad as this season has been, overall, you got to hand it to Manchester United tonight. In throttling Athletic Club 4-1 tonight at home, in the second leg of their Europa League semifinal tie, they dominated on aggregate 7-1. They did that, to the fourth place team in La Liga. That's very impressive; any way you slice it. We would say that West Ham United needs to watch out … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting Lineup Prediction vs West Ham
Man United vs West Ham Team News: De Ligt, Dalot, Alvarez
Manchester United have booked their place in the UEFA Europa League Final! How many of their currently injured players could return for that trophy clash with Tottenham Hotspur on May 21st? Matthijs de Ligt (knee), Ayden Heaven (ankle), Diogo Dalot (calf) and Tobias Collyer (undisclosed) could all return by then, if not sooner. However the foursome are all ruled out for … [Read more...] about Man United vs West Ham Team News: De Ligt, Dalot, Alvarez
Man United Team News vs Athletic Club: Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt
Manchester United defender/midfielder Noussair Mazraoui was rested for the Brentford FC fixture on the weekend, just as manager Ruben Amorim said he would do in his pre-match press conference. So expect Mazraoui to slot back in for the UEL clash with Athletic Club on Thursday night. But United did not emerge unscathed from injury in the 4-3 loss to the Bees, as another … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Athletic Club: Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt
Man United Starting Lineup Prediction vs Athletic Club (Europa League Semifinal)
Last week saw Manchester United play, arguably, their finest match of the season. They went to Athletic Club, the fourth place team in La Liga and a side that had been in title contention for their domestic league, and handed them a 3-0 defeat. That's impressive in any season, but especially so during this campaign, which has been nothing short of disastrous. Now United come … [Read more...] about Man United Starting Lineup Prediction vs Athletic Club (Europa League Semifinal)
Jose Mourinho Answers Phone Call in Midst of Press Conference
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had a significant interruption during his weekly press conference today. Since smartphones today can do almost anything that any other hand held electronic device can do, one journalist used his to record the session. Many journalists do it, it's quite common, but most make sure the ringer is off. It's also very rare that someone would … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Answers Phone Call in Midst of Press Conference
Manchester United loses match, momentum to Manchester City
It looked like another title was in the works for Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United this postseason, but now it could all be slipping away. Vincent Kompany's header made all the difference in a 1-0 win for Manchester City over title rival Manchester United Monday. Roberto Mancini's steam is now just two victories away from capturing the English Premier League … [Read more...] about Manchester United loses match, momentum to Manchester City
Manchester United Getting Hit Hard by Injuries at Defense
Manchester United supporters have become accustomed to the annual defensive injury crisis in recent seasons, with Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, and the da Silva brothers each on the sidelines for long periods. This season’s incarnation – hardly a surprise to anybody perusing the injury records of Sir Alex Ferguson’s defenders – has come a little earlier than normal, with the … [Read more...] about Manchester United Getting Hit Hard by Injuries at Defense
What Can Manchester United Expect From Michael Owen this Season?
Manchester United's Michael Owen is known as one of the best strikers of his generation. In 1998, he became England's youngest player and goalscorer at the time. The 1998 World Cup made him a household name and he's the only player in history to ever have scored in four major tournaments for England. In international play, he is England's seventh most-capped player and has … [Read more...] about What Can Manchester United Expect From Michael Owen this Season?