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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 Starting XI Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth

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Despite the extremely rough start to the season, by one measure the club's worst beginning since 1962, Manchester United are just currently three points outside the top four. If that doesn't sound impressive, heading into the AFC Bournemouth clash, consider who they are trailing by those three points- Manchester City. Yes, the "noisy neighbours," the reigning treble winners, … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth

Man United Team News vs Bournemouth: Varane, Lindelof, Mount

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Manchester United appear to have another injury crisis looming in the back line, but this time it is in central defense. Raphael Varane, who has fallen way down the center back pecking order, missed the thrilling win over Chelsea due to a "sore back." He is a doubt for the next match, a home clash on Saturday against AFC Bournemouth. His position group mate Victor Lindelof … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Bournemouth: Varane, Lindelof, Mount

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

Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Burnley FC

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was without the services of 12 senior players in the loss to Bayern Munich last night, and it forced him to name three goalkeepers to the bench, in order to fill out his squad list for the match. His No.1 GK, Andre Onana took full ownership of the defeat. "We started very well and after my mistake we lost control of the game," Onana … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Burnley FC

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