All posts tagged "Manchester United"
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What was the Mata with Juan at Man Utd?
Juan Mata never quite fit in at Manchester United. The Spaniard’s talent and personality always made him a popular figure at Old Trafford, but when his departure was announced last week, it signalled the end to a curious and, at worst, baffling seven-and-a-half-year spell with the club.
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Four biggest flops in the 21/22 Premier League season
The 2021/22 Premier League season was intense from the very start to the very end of the season and a lot of that isn’t just down to scintillating performances. It also came thanks to some shocking misfires from big names up and down the table.
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De Jong fits Ten Hag bill
The curtain came down on Manchester United’s season this week, in a typically confusing manner which perfectly encapsulates the poisonous lack of forethought which has plagued the club for years. Ralf Rangnick, the interim manager, announced he would not be taking up his consultancy role with the club and is leaving the club two years earlier than planned.
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Stick or sell – Which of Man Utd’s top earners have hit expiry date?
Manchester United have one of the highest wage bills in Europe, a reported annual gross figure of £215million being spent on the squad, £70million more than the current Liverpool squad and Manchester City squad, despite not having much success in the Premier League or Champions League to show that the amount the players are receiving regularly is more than deserved.
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Youth Cup-winning wonder-kids who have shot at Man Utd success
It’s been a forgettable and, quite frankly, lamentable year for Manchester United at senior level. That’s not been the case further down the pecking order though, with their youngsters going all the way in the recent FA Youth Cup.
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Who are the Brighton duo that Ten Hag should target?
Manchester United have spent majority of the current season outside of the top four positions, let alone compete for any titles or trophies, as they were hoping to do so at the start of the campaign. With only one victory in the side’s last five league games, Erik Ten Hag will have already reached the understanding that he has a huge job ahead of his move to Old Trafford in the summer, as both Ajax and United have confirmed that he will be moving to the Premier League on a three-year-deal.
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How can Glazers gain support from supporters?
Manchester United supporters have always been divided when it comes to their opinions on the manager, on each player within the squad or on what issues need fixing within the football club. However, they have shown stability with one another on their comments and thoughts on the club’s owners, the Glazers, especially since after they secretly accepted to join the European Super League around this time last year.
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Lingard must play cards right in choosing next club
There are two sides to every story, and in that of Jesse Lingard and Manchester United’s slow erosion of trust and love, neither comes out looking particularly good. Only official confirmation of their permanent split in the summer is required; it is an open secret that he will leave Old Trafford, something he really should have done a long time ago.
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The five Manchester United flops Erik ten Hag should forget about
With Erik ten Hag’s appointment as Manchester United’s new manager confirmed for next season, attention soon turns to the major surgery required on the squad at Old Trafford. A clutch of players are out of contract – Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Edinson Cavani, Jesse Lingard and Lee Grant – while Nemanja Matic has also already announced he will be leaving the club.
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Who is the best Dutch XI in Premier League history?
The Netherlands has always been one of the best footballing sides in history and it has meant their players often appear in the world’s top leagues. The Premier League is no exception with many Dutchmen making the short trip across the North Sea to play in the English top flight.
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Arsenal v Manchester United: Six memorable meetings
It is no longer the case that Arsenal v Manchester United is a battle between two teams fighting it out for the Premier League title, but Saturday’s game at the Emirates Stadium is still huge. Despite both teams losing form in recent weeks, Champions League qualification remains up for grabs due to Tottenham also slipping up at a vital time of the campaign.
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