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Ollie Watkins’ 90th-minute winner, nine minutes after replacing captain Harry Kane, has sent an oft-criticised England side into consecutive European Championship finals as they again recovered from a goal behind to triumph – this time leaving Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands stunned – after riding the waves in an emotionally draining semi-final victory. Spain await on Sunday in Berlin. Continue reading “England 2-1 Netherlands: Watkins wins it late as Southgate’s subs set up Spain final”
Gareth Southgate insisted afterwards that he’s not unhappy and expected a tight game given the strength of their American opponents. His players were frustrated post-match, but can only blame themselves for a ponderous and unsettling display as they – like the Netherlands three hours earlier – failed to secure the World Cup’s first last-16 berth with a group game to spare.
Continue reading “World Cup 2022 – England 0-0 USA: Berhalter’s boys expose Three Lions in anti-climactic stalemate”
Manchester City loanee Angelino had a goal and was involved in two more to help sink a slow-starting Manchester United, as Julian Nagelsmann’s RB Leipzig held firm despite an unlikely late comeback, winning 3-2 and knocking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men out of the Champions League to finish an eventful MD6. What were five talking points from a thriller in Germany? Continue reading “RB Leipzig 3-2 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points as Red Devils crash out of UCL”
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire steered home a second-half header to help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men to all three points with a 2-0 win over fourth-placed Chelsea. But amid their big win, VAR controversy reared its ugly head as match-defining moments were ruined by poor officiating at Stamford Bridge.
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”
Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by top-four rivals Chelsea at Old Trafford, but which players struggled while others excelled?
Continue reading “Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops”
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”
An injury-hit Manchester United side held Liverpool to a goalless draw at Old Trafford – but which players excelled while others struggled? Continue reading “Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops”
Two late goals courtesy of Juan Mata and an Alex Sandro own goal were enough for Manchester United to snatch all three points away in Turin against a wasteful Juventus side.
Continue reading “Juventus 1-2 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops”
Ross Barkley’s stoppage-time equaliser saved Chelsea’s blushes – keeping their unbeaten streak intact while seeing them leapfrog Manchester City to the Premier League’s top spot, ahead of other matchday fixtures to come.
Anthony Martial’s two second-half goals helped United snatch a slender lead, but it was not enough for the visitors during a tense affair at Stamford Bridge – reiterated as tempers flared involving Jose Mourinho on the touchline. Continue reading “Chelsea 2-2 Manchester United: Barkley’s stoppage-time equaliser saves Blues’ unbeaten streak”
Paul Pogba’s penalty strike and Luke Shaw’s maiden competitive goal were enough to secure all three points in the first game of the new 2018/19 Premier League campaign, although the visitors will feel hard done by after an admirable showing at Old Trafford.
Continue reading “Manchester United 2-1 Leicester City: Shaw’s first senior goal just enough in curtain-raiser”
Manchester United confirmed a second-placed finish after a goalless draw away against West Ham, but how did the players individually fare?
Continue reading “West Ham United 0-0 Manchester United: Player Ratings”
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