LEICESTER (REUTERS) – Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho scored two poacher’s goals as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday (March 21) to set up a last-four clash with Southampton. The Foxes took the lead following a horrendous error from Manchester United’s Fred, whose backpass became a through-ball for Iheanacho. The... » read more
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, crown prince of Johor said Friday (March 19) he is eyeing a stake in English Premier League side Manchester United, just weeks after triggering speculation of a takeover bid for Spanish club Valencia. During a press conference, the 36-year-old said that he was “open to any shares... » read more
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND (REUTERS) – A stoppage-time header from defender Simon Kjaer earned AC Milan a 1-1 draw at Manchester United in their Europa League last-16 first-leg match at Old Trafford on Thursday (March 11). Teenager Amad Diallo’s 50th-minute goal had put United ahead before Kjaer angled in a fine header from Rade Krunic’s corner in... » read more
LONDON (REUTERS) – Edinson Cavani’s father said on Tuesday (March 9) the Manchester United striker was uncomfortable in England and wanted to return to South America, adding that his son’s wishes had been influenced by a three-match ban he received for using a racial term. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed last month that the... » read more
MANCHESTER (REUTERS) – Manchester City’s 21-match winning streak was ended by rivals Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side enjoyed a 2-0 Premier League derby victory at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (March 7). United won thanks to an early penalty from Bruno Fernandes and a second-half strike from Luke Shaw with the result narrowing... » read more
MANCHESTER (REUTERS) – An impressive individual performance from Marcus Rashford steered Manchester United to a 3-1 home win over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday (Feb 21) as the England forward scored one goal and had a hand in another. United moved back into second spot on 49 points from 25 games, 10... » read more
LONDON • Manchester United may have surrendered top spot in the Premier League with a shock home defeat by bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United. But the fact that the Red Devils are even involved in a title race is testament to Bruno Fernandes’ first 12 months at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men travel to Arsenal today,... » read more
LONDON • Liverpool’s slump continued as they were knocked out of the FA Cup by archrivals Manchester United on Sunday but manager Jurgen Klopp said his side were moving in the right direction. A woeful run since Christmas has seen Liverpool win only once in seven games and that was against a virtual Aston Villa... » read more
LONDON • Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney’s knowledge of the game and presence will serve him well in his role as Derby’s new boss, but the Scot cautioned him that management is a results business. The former England and United striker called time on his illustrious playing career and was named... » read more
LONDON • Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes winning the League Cup would be a “big step” in Manchester United’s development as he prepares for today’s semi-final showdown with Manchester City at Old Trafford. United went out to Pep Guardiola’s men in the final four of the competition last season, before also losing in the semi-finals of... » read more
LONDON • Jurgen Klopp has started the mind games over a week before Liverpool host Manchester United on Jan 17, drawing a distinction between both their penalty records. The Reds lost 1-0 at Southampton on Monday and their second loss of the season means the champions, who lead the table on goal difference, will be... » read more
Former United boss The Doc dies at 92 LONDON • Former Manchester United and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty has died at the age of 92 following a long illness, his family announced on Thursday. He made more than 300 appearances for Preston, also playing for Celtic, Arsenal and Chelsea, and won 25 caps for Scotland.... » read more
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani celebrating his stoppage-time winner that gave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men a 3-2 victory at St Mary’s Stadium yesterday. The substitute’s brace – following a 59th-minute strike from Bruno Fernandes – completed a stunning comeback and earned United a club-record eighth consecutive away win in the English Premier League. The hosts... » read more
LONDON • Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward insisted on Thursday that the club remain committed to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite a poor start to the season. United are languishing in 14th in the Premier League table and a fine start to their Champions League campaign came unstuck with a 2-1 defeat by Istanbul... » read more
LONDON • Manchester United and England legend Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia, according to reports yesterday. A Telegraph report said the 83-year-old’s wife Norma had given her “blessing” for the condition to be reported. In July, Charlton’s brother Jack died, having previously been diagnosed with dementia. The announcement of Bobby’s illness comes two... » read more
PARIS (REUTERS) – Manchester United got their Champions League campaign underway in emphatic style when Marcus Rashford’s late goal earned them a 2-1 victory at Paris St Germain in Group H on Tuesday (Oct 20). Rashford netted three minutes from time, 18 months after scoring the decisive goal in a 3-1 win at PSG that... » read more
LONDON • Ole Gunnar Solskjaer declared Manchester United’s season “starts today” after Bruno Fernandes and “inspirational” Harry Maguire enjoyed sweet moments of redemption in their side’s 4-1 win at Newcastle on Saturday. Solskjaer’s side suffered a humiliating 6-1 defeat against Tottenham at Old Trafford just before the international break. But they made partial amends for... » read more
NEWCASTLE (AFP) – Manchester United got back on track as Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire enjoyed sweet moments of redemption in their side’s 4-1 win at Newcastle on Saturday (Oct 17). Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side suffered a humiliating 6-1 defeat against Tottenham at Old Trafford just before the international break. But they made partial amends... » read more
Pogba to stay extra year with United LONDON • Manchester United have triggered a one-year option on Paul Pogba’s contract, extending the France midfielder’s deal until June 2022, the British media reported on Friday. The 27-year-old returned to United from Juventus in a then world-record deal worth £89 million (S$156.2 million) in 2016 but he... » read more
