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Manchester United Women out of UWCL after late collapse at Bayern Munich

Manchester United Women’s UEFA Champions League run is over at the quarterfinal stage after a 2-1 defeat in Munich on Wednesday, a 5-3 aggregate defeat, which ends the team’s hopes of achieving silverware in the 2025/26 campaign. Melvine Malard scored the opening goal of the night and nearly converted on another good opportunity in a […]

Match Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Manchester United Women

t’s been a difficult few weeks for Manchester United Women, but the Reds have the chance to put those results behind us and reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for the first time, on Wednesday. Marc Skinner’s side take on German champions Bayern Munich in the second leg of our quarter-final tie, looking to overturn […]

Three Positions of need behind Midfield

Manchester United’s transfer planning is reportedly well underway during the March international break, with various outlets providing briefs on the club’s plans to address problems in midfield. The position group is pretty bare behind Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and the departing Casemiro. Manuel Ugarte has failed to break into the team as a reliable defensive […]

Maguire Deal Will Help With Yoro and Heaven’s Development

If reports are to be believed, Harry Maguire looks set to sign a new deal that’ll keep him at the club for another year with an option for another year. Maguire, who was sidelined under Erik ten Hag, got back in favor under Ruben Amorim and has been a mainstay under Michael Carrick.  The England […]

Anderson and Tonali Links Suggest an Obvious Direction

All the reports on United’s summer window targets suggest that midfield is the biggest area of concern and that Elliot Anderson is the biggest priority. Of course, there are two obstacles here: Nottingham Forest and Manchester City.  Nottingham Forest will certainly play hardball, as is their right, and City have made it known that Anderson […]

United Need Defensive Duo to Be Fit Ahead of Leeds

After a hot-and-cold month that saw them draw at Bournemouth, lose at Newcastle, and beat Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, Manchester United will be looking to make it six home wins in a row as they take on Leeds United on April 13. And if they are to fend off Daniel Farke’s side, they’ll need […]

International Break Men’s Team Updates: Mbeumo and Sesko withdraw with injury, multiple players get minutes

Just because we didn’t have a a Manchester United match to watch this weekend didn’t mean that the players weren’t busy. Four players under contract with United suited up in the 1-1 draw against Uruguay at Wembley. Harry Maguire and Marcus Rashford, who is on loan at Barcelona, started for Thomas Tuchel’s England while Manuel […]

When enough is enough

Manchester United Women have been under the leadership of manager Marc Skinner for nearly five seasons now. Skinner’s time at United arguably peaked in 2022-23, when the Reds pushed for the WSL title until the final day of the season and reached the FA Cup Final, falling short against Emma Hayes’ Chelsea in both pursuits. […]

Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City: Skinner’s side eviscerated on Derby Day

Manchester United Women’s season continues to unravel after a heavy defeat in the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford on Saturday. Manager Marc Skinner saw his side lose for the fourth time in six matches, falling 3-0 to their Women’s Super League leader neighbors just three days after a 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich at the […]

Sandro Tonali to United rumors pick up steam

Links between Manchester United and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali have been coming out at a steady rate in recent days, with rumors indicating that he is a top target for the Reds in the summer transfer window. Tonali was linked with United on Friday by Fabrizio Romano, who claimed he was highly rated along with […]

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Manchester United 2-3 Bayern Munich: Sloppy Reds fall behind in 1st leg

Manchester United Women suffered its third defeat in its last five matches, falling 3-2 against Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarterfinal tie. Pernille Harder punished United twice on runs in behind, and despite a compelling effort to fight back, the German giants were able to take the advantage […]

Manchester United linked to rising star midfielders and left backs

The international break is here, and Manchester United don’t have another match to play until April 13. With the time off, there is plenty of room for transfer rumors and speculation for the club’s approach to bolstering the squad in the summer. Plans will alter based on European qualification, especially if United can book their […]

Are United’s New Forwards Doing Enough?

Manchester United look set to end the season as the league’s third-highest goal scorers, which is a welcome stat considering how poor they were in the forward areas last season. Still, it must be said that this hasn’t been the most entertaining of league seasons. Arsenal, who currently top the league table and the ‘goals […]

New Stadium Development executive gives stadium update

Manchester United’s plans for a new stadium were unveiled early on in the INEOS era, but after nearly two years with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in charge of the footballing side of the club, there hasn’t been much update on the plans until recently. Collette Roche, the recently appointed chief executive of New Stadium Development, […]

United Can’t Afford to Gamble With Midfield Replacements

It is no longer fashionable to lament on United’s failings over the years. They are well documented, and most United fans, and even critics, by the look of things, just want the solutions without ruminating too heavily on the methods by which they are achieved. For fans, the reasons are obvious, and for those who […]

Nathan returns and Bournemouth madness

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Nathan returns to join Colin and Pauly for a recap of his Old Trafford visit for the 3-1 win over Aston Villa, a much more enjoyable outing than the 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, which is also explored. As always, thank you for listening and be sure to save and […]

Another Dream Come True at The Theatre

Bruno Fernandes receives a pass from Casemiro on the left side of midfield. The United captain is nearly parallel to me as I sit several rows above the United bench. I lean forward just slightly to better take in the sight. As quickly as I lean forward, Fernandes has already one-timed a through ball up […]

Mitchell van der Gaag Q&A

It has been just under two years since Mitchell van der Gaag walked away from his role as Manchester United’s assistant coach. Fast-forward to today, and he’s now looking for a new chapter after a brief spell as FC Zürich’s manager. Born in Zutphen, a small Dutch town located near the German border, Mitchell is […]

Staff Takeaways: Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United

Take the Point – Suwaid United were quite unfortunate not to get all three points yesterday. Bournemouth – never ones to sit back – left themselves quite open, but United didn’t take advantage in the first half. The second half was more even before inconsistent refereeing took centre stage, and as frustrating as that was, United […]

Bournemouth vs. Manchester United: Live stream, Time & How to watch

Bournemouth will welcome Manchester United to the Vitality Stadium on Friday night for a matchday 31 clash in the Premier League. The Cherries are looking to extend a 10-game unbeaten run in the league, while the Red Devils resume their fight to finish in the Champions League places. Man Utd appear to have turned a […]

Three Points: Bournemouth vs. Manchester United

Manchester United will look to start another winning run at Bournemouth on Friday after a big 3-1 rebound win against Aston Villa at Old Trafford last weekend. Interim boss Michael Carrick has guided the side to a stellar run of form at home, but a draw and a defeat in the last three road matches […]

The Significance of the Win Against Villa 

United lined up against Newcastle United over a week ago as though they were a strong side playing against a decent mid-table side. Of course, anyone who has closely followed United will know of United’s dismal record against Newcastle United in recent years, especially at St. James’ Park. Michael Carrick would’ve known this going into […]

Match Preview: Bournemouth vs Manchester United

Manchester United will be hoping to build on the weekend’s win over Aston Villa, when we play away to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Friday night. The 20:00 GMT kick-off at the Vitality Stadium comes on the back of Sunday’s 3-1 victory at home to Aston Villa, and is our final game before the March international […]

Manchester United Women cede WSL ground to Chelsea with draw at West Ham

Just a few days on from a humbling 2-0 defeat in the League Cup Final, Manchester United Women may be letting the Blues beat them for the second time in a week. It’s now three matches without a win for Marc Skinner’s side, and a second shutout in a row, as Chelsea jumped above the […]