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.
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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
Goals from Marquinhos and a Neymar brace helped Paris Saint-Germain to an important 3-1 Champions League away win over Manchester United in their Group H encounter, keeping the group finely poised ahead of next week’s final matchday. What were five talking points from an intriguing affair at Old Trafford, where one side played the final 20 minutes with ten men? Continue reading
Marcus Rashford was a matchwinner in Paris for the second successive year as Manchester United left it late to sink Paris Saint-Germain on MD1 of the new 2020-21 Champions League campaign, inflicting the Parisiens’ first UCL home defeat for 16 years with aplomb after 87 minutes. What were five talking points from their last-gasp victory here? Read on… Continue reading
As Premier League sides continue their return to socially distant group training this week, I take a look at various top-flight players and their situations during an uncertain time where everyone wants to resume quickly – for different reasons. Continue reading
Goals from Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford saw Manchester United finish the calendar year with an important 2-0 away win over Burnley, ensuring they close the gap on their top-four rivals as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men target consistency and continuity in 2020.
Liverpool’s 16-match Premier League winning streak was abruptly ended by a defiant Manchester United performance on Sunday, though Adam Lallana’s late equaliser ensured the Reds’ unbeaten top-flight run continues after an unpredictable 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Continue reading
England returned to winning ways in their Euro 2020 Qualifying group with an emphatic 6-0 thrashing of Bulgaria in Sofia on Monday evening, though their victory was overshadowed by racist chanting and abuse by home supporters – with a threat the game would be abandoned. Continue reading
Manchester United have been confined to their worst start to a Premier League season in club history, after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Arsenal in Monday’s featured evening fixture. Continue reading
Following a fortnight break, the Premier League returns on Saturday. Manchester United host an encouraging Leicester side in one of the weekend’s 3pm kick-offs, eager to arrest a three-match winless run. Read on, for the match preview… Continue reading
Ruben Neves’ stunning second-half strike ensured the points were shared during an intriguing watch at Molineux on Monday evening as Wolves drew 1-1 with Manchester United to end the week’s Premier League action in style. Continue reading
Chelsea defender and captain Cesar Azpilicueta has defended manager Frank Lampard’s selection choices after starting both Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount during Sunday’s 4-0 defeat by Manchester United in their Premier League season-opener.
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