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Man United Starting XI Prediction at Luton Town

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Reports of the demise of Manchester United have been greatly exaggerated. The Red Devils will head into the weekend Premier League fixture at Luton Town as winners of three consecutive (including a nice W over a very good Aston Villa side). Two weeks ago, United looked, overall, about as good as they have in 2023-24 when they thrashed West Ham 3-0. No, they are not where … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction at Luton Town

Man United Transfer Talk: Raphael Varane, Donny van de Beek

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With apologies to Bono, The Edge and the rest of U2, all is not quiet, on New Year's Day. At least not in the Manchester United transfer portal. According to a report in ESPN today, United will not trigger the one-year extension for central defender Raphael Varane. This is totally expected. Varane has seen more playing time as of late, but he had fallen very far down the … [Read more...] about Man United Transfer Talk: Raphael Varane, Donny van de Beek

Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa

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It won't be a Merry Christmas at Old Trafford, as Manchester United are currently going through a very dark period. They just got womped at the London Stadium, by West Ham United, and up next is a visit from surprising Premier League title contenders Aston Villa on Boxing Day. Manager Erik Ten Hag put it bluntly:  "We have to play two more games this week but we can't feel … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa

Man United Team News vs Aston Villa: Varane, Kambwala

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The last thing Manchester United need right now is another injury, especially in the back line. The situation is even worse in central defense, where Raphael Varane missed today's 2-0 loss at West Ham United due to an unspecified illness. Will he be well for Boxing Day, when the Red Devils welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford? Varane was replace by Wily Kambwala at central … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Aston Villa: Varane, Kambwala

Erik ten Hag Denies Existence of Feud with Raphael Varane

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The list of Manchester United players who have feuded/are rumored to have feuded with manager Erik ten Hag is starting to grow. Raphael Varane is the latest footballer to fit this category, although the manager denies that any rift exists. The clashing with both Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho has all unfolded right before eyes. These rifts have been very well publicized, … [Read more...] about Erik ten Hag Denies Existence of Feud with Raphael Varane

Man United Starting XI Prediction vs FC Copenhagen (UCL)

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It was an ugly win to be sure, and it was against the dead last place in the table side, but it's still three points for Manchester United yesterday. Amazingly, United are only five points off the pace of the top four and just six from top of the table. Pending results of the rest of the weekend fixtures of course. Now the task shifts to Europe, where they will take on FC … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs FC Copenhagen (UCL)

Man United Team News vs Copenhagen: Varane, Reguilon, Casemiro

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Raphael Varane was fit enough to make a cameo yesterday in Manchester United's 2-1 win at Sheffield. He should now be 100% ready to start and go the full 90 minutes versus FC Copenhagen. And that's a great thing because his leadership is sorely needed on this team right now, one that is very much lacking in leaders. They did get a road win in the league yesterday, and that … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Copenhagen: Varane, Reguilon, Casemiro

Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Crystal Palace (EFL Cup 3rd Round)

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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

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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