Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim met the media for the first time this summer preseason tour, and the session overflowed with talking points, stories and narratives. We already covered the likes of Harry Maguire, Matheus Cunha and Luke Shaw earlier today. But the United players who were left out of the tour were brought up as well. Marcus Rashford has found a new home … [Read more...] about Ruben Amorim Provides Opening for Manchester United Outcasts
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Matheus Cunha Calls the Pressure to Play at Man United ‘a privilege’
Matheus Cunha (along with Bryan Mbeumo) were brought in to the Manchester United squad for the purpose of trying to fix their biggest issue- scoring goals. Cunha came with a $83,000,000 price tag (Mbeumo's was $95,000,000), and that means huge expectations. And expectations are basically another word for pressure, sometimes. Certainly so at MUFC, one of the biggest clubs in … [Read more...] about Matheus Cunha Calls the Pressure to Play at Man United ‘a privilege’
Luke Shaw Has Competition at His Position, Says Ruben Amorim
Luke Shaw is a "world-class player," says Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim. However, he is not penciled in as the starter at the left back position this season. In the words of Amorim, Shaw "has competition this season." Shaw is all over the transfer rumor pages right now, but unless a mega offer comes in from Saudi Arabia between now and September, Luke Shaw will likely … [Read more...] about Luke Shaw Has Competition at His Position, Says Ruben Amorim
Man United Starting Lineup Prediction vs Lyon (Europa League)
After the thrashing at the hands of Newcastle United on Sunday, Manchester United club legend Gary Neville pulled no punches. Ahead of the second leg of the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal tie with Lyon on Thursday night, Neville said the problem with this club isn't motivation, it's talent. "I don't think there's a lack of effort," Neville said while doing television … [Read more...] about Man United Starting Lineup Prediction vs Lyon (Europa League)
Manchester United Team News vs Lyon: Andre Onana, Joshua Zirkzee
The Andre Onana situation has made Manchester United's mess of a roster even messier. They have problems all up and down the pitch, in all position groups, so the last thing they need right now is for yet another position to be completely uncertain. Onana was dropped on Sunday, in favor of backup Altay Bayindir, who subsequently gave up four goals in the loss to Newcastle … [Read more...] about Manchester United Team News vs Lyon: Andre Onana, Joshua Zirkzee
Man United Starting Lineup Prediction at Lyon (Europa League)
Manchester United, as rough a season as they've had, are still in very good shape towards possibly winning a trophy. Ahead of the start of the quarterfinal round, United generally have the second best odds of winning the competition, behind only Athletic Bilbao, and the difference in consumer sentiment between the favorites and United is very small. Up next is a tie against … [Read more...] about Man United Starting Lineup Prediction at Lyon (Europa League)
Man United Team News at Lyon: Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs De Ligt, Ayden Heaven
Manchester United resume their UEFA Europa League campaign on Thursday night, with the first of the two legs, in the quarterfinal tie, against Olympique Lyonnais. Lyon will host the first leg, and this could be the match that sees United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo return the squad. "Kobbie is training with us," United manager Ruben Amorim said on Sunday after the goalless draw … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Lyon: Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs De Ligt, Ayden Heaven
Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction at Man United
The run in will provide us a chance to see just how great of a manager Pep Guardiola truly is, or is not. It all starts with the visit to Man United this weekend, and continues on to Championship Sunday. Already long without Rodri, the engine that makes his team go, he is now sans Erling Haaland as well. What can City be without their two best and most important players? … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction at Man United
Man United Starting Lineup Prediction vs Man City
When Manchester United host Man City on Sunday, it really could be anybody's ballgame. Despite United being buried on the second page of the standings, this is a toss-up, pick'em kind of Manchester Derby. After all, United have both home ground advantage here and the confidence from having already taken the reverse fixture on the road, 2-1 back on December 15. And while, … [Read more...] about Man United Starting Lineup Prediction vs Man City
Man United Team News vs Man City: Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt
It's a very injury-riddled Manchester Derby set to transpire on Sunday. United could be without the services of up to seven players while City could be sans as many as five, so that gives us a dozen combined. There is some good news with United though- Kobbie Mainoo could be in contention to feature off the bench here. "I think Kobbie is returning to training, so we'll see … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Man City: Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt