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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 […]

Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs De Ligt still working back from injury

Manchester United will again be without center backs Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs De Ligt this week. There has been little update on the latter as he makes his way back from injury, and weekly anticipation for the former with no sighting yet. Martinez has not made an appearance for United since going down ahead of […]

Carrick’s Reds, and the importance of Case and Bruno

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!Colin and Pauly recap a 3-1 win for Manchester United in a top four six-pointer against Aston Villa at Old Trafford, featuring another second-half romp, key performances from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, a Sesko goal off the bench and more.They look at the club’s task in replacing one, if not […]

Fans and players voice support for Casemiro to stay, but club stand their ground

Manchester United’s employment of Casemiro continues to pay off. The Brazilian midfielder has become an exciting goalscoring option on set-pieces in his time as a Red, and showcased his abilities for the second game in a row with a near-post header to open the scoring against Aston Vill at Old Trafford on Sunday. It was […]

Tactical Analysis: How Manchester United are using one game a week to their advantage

You might already be aware of this – but just in case you’re not – Manchester United are not playing European football this season. In fact they’re not playing any football outside of the Premier League, leaving their calendars quite bare. While many of United’s rivals are dealing with cup matches and midweek European fixtures, […]

Player Ratings: Manchester United 3-1 Aston Villa

Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 3-1 win against Aston Villa: Starters Senne Lammens – 6 Got wrong-footed on the goal and made a top save. Diogo Dalot – 6 Solid defensively, but could’ve done better when he got into the forward areas. Harry Maguire – 6 Led the backline well. Unfortunate not […]

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

Third-place Manchester United host fourth-place Aston Villa this Sunday, this game is an important clash in terms of the battle for UEFA Champions League football next season, as we currently occupy third place on goal difference, and our opponents are just behind, in fourth. A United win would see us solidify our current berth, but […]

Match Preview: Chelsea vs. Manchester United Women

Manchester United play in the Subway Women’s League Cup final for the first time on Sunday, with holders Chelsea the team we’re looking to beat to the trophy. Marc Skinner’s Reds will make the trip to Bristol City’s Ashton Gate Stadium aiming to join the Blues, Arsenal and Manchester City on an exclusive list of […]