Tag: Manchester United

I’m Flabbergasted By Ole’s Approach — Merson Says

Paul Merson admits he is “flabbergasted” by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer‘s Manchester United team selection in their 3-1 defeat by Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final. Manchester United made several changes to their line-up for the clash at Wembley on Sunday, bringing in Eric Bailly, Fred and Daniel James, while Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial and Mason…

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Bale wasting Real Madrid’s money – but also his talent

Real Madrid‘s Liga title celebrations on Thursday night were difficult to watch. Not because Zinedine Zidane‘s were unworthy winners; they had done more than enough over the course of the 2019-20 campaign to prove themselves superior to second-placed Barcelona. No, it was merely the sight of Gareth Bale awkwardly trying to share in his team-mates’ joy,…

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Solskjaer Hits Back At Lampard’s Claims That VAR Favours Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit back at claims Manchester United have been lucky this season with the number of VAR decisions that have gone in their favour. Seven goals that had originally awarded against United have been overturned, the joint highest in the division, and it has led to claims referees are favouring Solskjaer’s side. Frank Lampard…

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Man Utd’s Ighalo ‘Dreams’ Of Reaching FA Cup Final

Odion Ighalo has revealed his FA Cup final dream ahead of Manchester United‘s semi-final showdown against Chelsea. The Red Devils will come up against the Blues at Wembley on Sunday as their bid to pick up a first major trophy since 2017 continues. READ ALSO Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have already beaten Chelsea three times this season, and they are…

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VAR Is Favouring Manchester United — Lampard

Frank Lampard has admitted to concerns that Manchester United are getting a run of VAR decisions in their favour ahead of Chelsea‘s FA Cup clash with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer‘s side at Wembley. United have had a number of high profile decisions go in their favour this season, the most recent coming on Thursday when Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew had a goal…

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Shanghai Shenhua sign Martins to replace Manchester United loanee Ighalo

Shanghai Shenhua have completed the signing of former Inter Milan and Nigeria forward Obafemi Martins, who returns for a second stint after playing for the Chinese Super League side between 2016 and 2018, according to Goal. The 35-year-old forward rejoins the team as a replacement for compatriot Odion Ighalo, whose loan deal at Manchester United has been extended until 2021. READ ALSO On Wednesday, Ighalo…

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Chelsea Edge Past Norwich To Boost Top Four Finish

Olivier Giroud‘s third goal in four matches was enough for Chelsea to claim a 1-0 win over already-relegated Norwich City, giving them a four-point advantage of Manchester United in fifth. Champions League qualification appeared to be on the rocks after third-placed Chelsea lost 3-0 to Sheffield United last time out, but after Leicester City and United dropped points too, Frank Lampard’s men have consolidated their place in…

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Late Southampton Equaliser Denies Man United Move Into Top Four

Manchester United missed the chance to move into the top four after conceding a 96th-minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw against Southampton. After big defeats for Chelsea and Leicester at the weekend, Manchester United were presented with the perfect opportunity to move into the Champions League places, but went behind early on when Stuart Armstrong…

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