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4 players Man United can target in January transfer window to challenge for the title

Tyrell Mckenzie - December 18, 2020 0

Manchester United after an up and down start to the season find themselves 5 points behind Liverpool with a game in hand. After being...

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Man United expected lineup, tactics against City: Solskajer to go back to 4-3-3 formation

Ritesh Gogineni - December 11, 2020 0

Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are under tremendous pressure after their disastrous performance against RB Leipzig which saw them drop out of Champions...

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In this analysis, we will be looking at the tactics of Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Thomas Tuchel in PSG and Man United's most recent...

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Man United’s possible lineup against Chelsea based on the new and exciting back 3 formation used in the PSG victory

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Manchester United's victory against PSG came after a tumultuous start to the season with questions already being raised over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's eligibility to...

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How will Ole fit in Bruno & Pogba together: Man United’s thrilling 4-2-3-1 formation

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Before the lockdown due to Covid-19, Manchester United were possibly playing their best football for a long time. The arrival of Bruno Fernandes in...

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Manchester United’s biggest transfer mistake of last summer

Ritesh Gogineni - October 9, 2019 0

Manchester United's disastrous run under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer starting after their famous victory in Paris can be explained due to a multitude of factors....

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Goal Analysis: Manchester United 1: 2 Crystal Palace- van Aanholt (90’+3 minutes)

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Manchester United suffered a home defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday after conceding a late Patrick van Aanholt goal. United...

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Man United’s predicted lineup against Crystal Palace- Ole to choose to pass over pace

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Harry McDonnell - March 8, 2019 0

Despite United’s excellent run since Solskjaer took over, it is still clear that if Man United want to compete with Liverpool and Man City...

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has had a dream start to his managerial career at Old Trafford with Manchester United winning 9 out of their 10...

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Ritesh Gogineni - January 24, 2019 0

“Paul’s one of the best midfielders in the world going forward so you should release him forward.”Those words, spoken by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after...

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Where do Manchester United go from here: who next after Jose?

Harry McDonnell - October 21, 2018 0

With losses to Brighton, Tottenham, West Ham and points dropped at home to Wolves, Manchester United are well off the place in the Premier...

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Manchester United 0-0 Valencia: Tactical Analysis

Andrew Clayton - October 3, 2018 0

IN the 67th minute of Manchester United’s 0-0 Champions League draw with Valencia, David de Gea blasted a goal kick straight into touch, the...

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How will Fred fit in at Man United? A look at Mourinho’s thrilling 4-3-3 formation in 2018/19

Ritesh Gogineni - June 5, 2018 0

Now that it is almost confirmed that Fred will sign for Manchester United, we are going to take a look at where the Brazilian...

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Manchester United face Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Both the clubs will be wanting to finish the season on a high...

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English outlet, Express are reporting that Arsenal are considering a loan deal for Barcelona's record signing, Philippe Coutinho. The report indicates that Coutinho might have...

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When Frank Lampard was appointed, Derby County fans everywhere collectively held their breath in the hope of whom his widely spoken about “contacts” might...

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Football has undergone tremendous change over the years. There is so much emphasis on tactics and managerial changes these days. Nobody has patience anymore,...

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As Chelsea’s 2015/2016 petered off into a 10th place finish, there was a clear opportunity for Guus Hiddink to include some of the clubs...

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A graduate from the famous Sporting academy, João Mário is the latest talent to roll of off the production line. After breaking into the...

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Less than a month after warning Olivier Giroud he could lose his spot on the France national side if he doesn’t play more minutes...

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In 2012, the current President of China, Xi Jinping, stated his desire for the country to set its sights on a World Cup trophy,...

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The European Championship is considered one of football's most distinguished trophies, with teams battling it out for untold glory.But what of the teams who...

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England labored their way into the World Cup after beating Slovenia in the most depressing match involving a Slovenian since Melania married Donald Trump....

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There’s something magical about football. Whether it is the larger-than-life personas of the players, the excitement of the competitions, or the actual thrill of...

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