Championship Sunday, for Manchester City, will be all about saying goodbye to Pep Guardiola. Man City were eliminated from the Premier League title race on Tuesday night, via their score draw at AFC Bournemouth. So now their home match against Aston Villa is essentially dead rubber. Pep is on his way out, and Enzo Maresca is in line to replace him. So this weekend will be … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Manchester City Team News: Pep Guardiola, Enzo Maresca, Emi Martinez
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Man United Team News at Sunderland: Michael Carrick, Benjamin Sesko, Lisandro Martinez
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick fielded questions about his future at the club, beyond this season, at a press conference today ahead of Saturday’s trip to Sunderland AFC. While he is in pole position to get the full-time managerial gig, nothing is decided as of now. While he has certainly done more than enough to deserve having the "interim" tag removed, … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Sunderland: Michael Carrick, Benjamin Sesko, Lisandro Martinez
Man United Team News at Chelsea: Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, Patrick Dorgu
Manchester United travel to Chelsea on Saturday night in a game that begins a three match ban for Lisandro Martinez. "Lucha" is suspended for this one and the next two (unless United win an appeal with the Football Association) due to his being charged with "violent conduct" in the 2-1 loss to Leeds United on Monday night. According to the ruling by referee Paul Tierney, the … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Chelsea: Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, Patrick Dorgu
Aston Villa Team News vs Bologna: Emiliano Martinez, Alysson, Jadon Sancho
A place in the UEFA Europa League semifinals is all but assured for Aston Villa at this point. The door is wide open to that opportunity; all they have to do is walk through it. However, they do have a couple key injuries to overcome, in order to close the deal. First choice goalkeeper and summer transfer target of Manchester United Emiliano Martinez has a calf injury, and his … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Bologna: Emiliano Martinez, Alysson, Jadon Sancho
Man United Team News vs Leeds: Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Lisandro Martinez
Finally! Manchester United will FINALLY return to action on Monday night, when Leeds United comes to Old Trafford for a renewal of the Roses Rivarly. And if you're tracking this at home, yes that is a whopping 24 days between matches. Going three whole weeks, and change, without competing is very rare in this age of extreme fixture congestion. United didn't have European … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Leeds: Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Lisandro Martinez
Manchester United Injury Updates: Mazraoui, Dorgu, Martinez, De Ligt
Happy final international break of the 2025-26 season, Manchester United supporters. Having been eliminated early from the FA Cup, United won't be back in competitive action for another three weeks. Leeds United comes to town on Monday night, April 13 for a league fixture, and that gives plenty of time for their injured quartet: Noussair Mazraoui, Patrick Dorgu, Lisandro … [Read more...] about Manchester United Injury Updates: Mazraoui, Dorgu, Martinez, De Ligt
Manchester United Injury Updates: Patrick Dorgu, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt
There is one Friday night fixure as part of Premier League matchday 31: Manchester United visiting AFC Bournemouth. United are obviously favored, but not by a whole lot, as this will be a tricky fixture to be sure. Overall, the Red Devils squad fitness is looking pretty good right now, with just three current injury absentees: Patrick Dorgu, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de … [Read more...] about Manchester United Injury Updates: Patrick Dorgu, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt
Man United Team News vs Aston Villa: Noussair Mazraoui, Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount
When Noussair Mazraoui limped out of Manchester United's loss at Newcastle United last time out, fears arose that he could be sidelined for awhile. Making his first start in almost three months, the foot injury he suffered at St James' Park was a bit concerning at first. There are no major worries though, as Mazraoui trained with the rest of the group on Thursday, ahead of … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Aston Villa: Noussair Mazraoui, Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount
Man United Team News vs Crystal Palace: Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt
As Manchester United head towards the stretch run of the 2025-26 season, they have a new injury concern in central defender Lisandro Martinez. That's really a shame, considering how the Argentine has missed 90 games in total since 2022. There is good news though- it doesn't sound too serious. "Yeah, unfortunately, he just picked up something during the week," Interim manager … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Crystal Palace: Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt
Aston Villa Team News vs Newcastle United: Emiliano Martinez, John McGinn, Ross Barkley
Aston Villa No. 1 Emiliano Martinez continues to be linked with a potential move away from the club this winter. Is this just noise? Pointless rumors? Or is there actually some fire fueling the smoke? We will see by the closing of the winter window, which is in just a little more than a week. In the meantime, Emi Martinez has a lower leg injury to try and shake off, ahead of … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Newcastle United: Emiliano Martinez, John McGinn, Ross Barkley