Analysis, feature pieces

Tanganga’s Augsburg loan the latest in British-based defenders venturing abroad

Tottenham academy graduate Japhet Tanganga didn’t look out of place in the Premier League, but hasn’t kicked on in subsequent seasons. Persistent injuries haven’t helped establish himself as a defensive mainstay, at what quickly proved an unpredictable time in north London. After a deadline day move to Augsburg, he has an opportunity to shine with less scrutiny in Germany this coming season, with multiple agemates who’ll give him inspiration abroad.  Continue reading “Tanganga’s Augsburg loan the latest in British-based defenders venturing abroad”

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Why Manchester United’s Wan-Bissaka pursuit makes perfect sense

Wan-Bissaka is on the verge of a record-breaking United transfer this summer and it's no surprise, either

Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s £50m move is all but complete, but what about this deal makes perfect sense for Ole and Manchester United after the fullback’s dizzying ascent in South London? Continue reading “Why Manchester United’s Wan-Bissaka pursuit makes perfect sense”

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Manchester United 0-1 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points

Suarez celebrates after his effort - later credited as a Shaw own goal - was given

Barcelona earned a slender 1-0 win over Manchester United in their UCL quarter-final first leg tie. Here are five talking points from their victory… Continue reading “Manchester United 0-1 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points”

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PSG 1-3 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops

Rashford (second from left) and his teammates celebrate the 21-year-old's stoppage-time penalty

Manchester United’s dramatic 3-1 away win vs. PSG sees them progress into the Champions League quarter-finals, but which players struggled while others excelled on a remarkable night in Paris? Continue reading “PSG 1-3 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops”

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West Ham 3-1 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops

West Ham United v Manchester United - Premier League

Goals from Felipe Anderson, Marko Arnautovic and a Victor Lindelof own goal were enough for West Ham to claim their second Premier League win of the campaign in style, against an out-of-sorts Manchester United side who struggled and deserved to lose at the Olympic Stadium. Continue reading “West Ham 3-1 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops”