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Nasser Al Khelaifi: Thomas Tuchel retains Paris Saint-Germain ‘trust’

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2019 0

Thomas Tuchel retains the “trust” of Paris Saint-Germain’s board despite their shock Champions League exit to Manchester United, says club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. The German boss saw his side fail to capitalize on a first-leg 2-0 advantage at the Parc des Princes as they suffered a

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Manchester United rebound makes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer favourite for permanent job

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2019 0

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has collected seven wins and a draw in the Premier League to guide a rejuvenated United to within two points of the top four after replacing Jose Mourinho in December. United will appoint a new permanent manager at the end of the season and McClaren, who coached Solskjaer during United’s treble-winning campaign […]

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Anthony Martial signs new long-term deal at Manchester United

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2019 0

Anthony Martial has signed a new contract that will keep him at Manchester United until June 2024, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. The 23-year-old Frenchman has made 162 appearances and scored 46 goals since making his debut for the club against Liverpool in September 2015. “I am loving my time at this club,” […]

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Man United boss Jose Mourinho explains Juventus gesture: ‘They insulted me for 90 minutes’

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2018 0

Jose Mourinho has revealed his gesture to Juventus fans after Manchester United’s 2-1 win in Turin was payback for “90 minutes” of insults. Mourinho, who spent two years in charge of Inter Milan, cupped his ear at the final whistle provoking a confrontation on the pitch with Leonardo Bonucci and Paulo Dybala. The United manager […]

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Manchester United hit with UEFA charge over pitch invasions

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2018 0

UEFA has charged Manchester United after fans ran onto the Old Trafford pitch both during and after their Champions League clash with Juventus on Tuesday. However, Jose Mourinho’s side have avoided being punished again for turning up late to a second successive European tie. UEFA has acted after one supporter ran across the field of […]

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I don’t know anything about Martial’s future – Mourinho

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2018 0

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has refused to give forward, Anthony Martial assurances about his future at the club after the Red Devils beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the International Champions Cup played on Wednesday. Alexis Sanchez opened scoring for United in the 18th minute before Ander Herrera doubled the lead for Mourinho’s men 9 […]

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English FA Confirms date for Man U & Chelsea Semi-Final showdown

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2018 0

The Football Association has confirmed dates and ticket prices for this season’s FA Cup semi-final clashes. Manchester United will take on Tottenham at 5:15pm on Saturday April 21, while Chelsea vs Southampton has been scheduled for 3pm the following day. Ticket prices semi-finals and final will be increased for the first time in three years. […]

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Stay With Bayern — Nigeria Manager Rohr Tells Lewandowaki To Snub Interest From Man Utd, Chelsea

Ihesiulo Grace 21 March 2018 0

Nigerian manager Gernot Rohr is an ardent Bayern fan, Rohr represented the bundesliga club from 1972 to 1974 While speaking from the Super Eagles camp in Poland, Rohr wants Poland captain Robert Lewandowski to ignore bids from Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid amid speculation linking the striker with a departure from Bayern Munich in […]

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Mourinho says he wants to stay at Manchester United

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2018 0

Jose Mourinho has branded claims he is ready to leave Manchester United at the end of the season as “garbage”. Mourinho is in discussions over a new contract but it has been claimed he is so unhappy at Old Trafford that he is ready to walk away. His commitment has also been questioned as he […]

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Man U offer cash-plus-Mkhitaryan to Juventus for Dybala

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

Manchester United have had a huge bid for Juventus striker Paulo Dybala turned down. The Sun says Juve have rejected an offer of £70million plus Henrikh Mkhitaryan from United for Dybala. It is understood the reigning Serie A champions want around £86m for the highly-rated Argentinian — which is the same price as Antoine Griezmann’s […]

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Madrid to Man U – You can sign Bale in January

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2017 0

Real Madrid have told Manchester United they’re prepared to sell Gareth Bale in January. Diario Gol says Real want to cash in while he’s off the treatment table. It’s suggested Real are hoping to get top dollar for the former Tottenham player. However, few teams want to pay more than £53m given his lengthy injury […]

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£300 Million spent not Enough to compete with rivals City – Mourinho

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2017 0

Jose Mourinho says Manchester United are struggling to compete with Manchester City’s financial might and the sum of nearly £300 million he has spent on transfers is not enough to win the Premier League. A 2-2 draw with Burnley on Tuesday saw United lose further ground in the table to Pep Guardiola’s runaway leaders, who […]

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Rooney has Europe´s best shot-conversion record

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2017 0

Wayne Rooney has helped restore a smile on the face of Everton fans, and the former Manchester United striker boasts the best shot-conversion rate in Europe’s top five leagues this season. The former England captain has hit five goals in his past four Premier League appearances, including the winner in his side’s 1-0 victory at […]

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Man U boring under Mourinho, claims Van Gaal

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

Manchester United are playing “far more boring football” under Jose Mourinho, according to former manager Louis van Gaal, who insisted his tactical approach at Old Trafford was always attacking. United are 11 points behind runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City following their 2-1 derby defeat on Sunday. Mourinho was again criticised for his defensive

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Man City players didn’t over-celebrate against Man Utd – Guardiola

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has denied his players over-celebrated Sunday’s derby win over Manchester United, saying: “I am the guy who encouraged each other to celebrate.” United boss Jose Mourinho had milk thrown at him outside the Old Trafford dressing rooms after objecting to City’s celebrations on Sunday. Guardiola claimed his side did

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Wenger refuses to give up on title chase

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is refusing to give up on the Premier League title just yet despite his team’s loss to Manchester United. A superb performance from United goalkeeper David de Gea denied Arsenal, who suffered a 3-1 loss at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The result left Arsenal in fifth, 15 points behind runaway […]

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Arsenal vs Manchester United: De Gea matches record for number of saves in Premier League

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2017 0

Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea, on Saturday matched the record for number of saves in a Premier League game. De Gea made 14 saves against Arsenal, as they won 3-1 at the Emirates. He now shares top billing with Tim Krul’s 14 in Newcastle’s 1-0 win at Tottenham in November 2013, as the most […]

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Mourinho backs ‘untouchable’ Lukaku

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2017 0

Jose Mourinho has again defended Romelu Lukaku’s performances, labelling the striker as an “untouchable” member of his Manchester United team. Belgium international Lukaku enjoyed a flying start to life at United, scoring 11 times in his first 10 appearances after joining from Everton for £75million. But the 24-year-old has drawn a blank in each of […]

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Manchester United fans can boo me if they like – Mourinho

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has said that the fans can boo him if they liked. He was reacting to the jeers that were heard when he substituted Marcus Rashford for Anthony Martial, who proved United’s match-winner in their 1-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday. “They pay the ticket they can do what they want. […]

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Jose Mourinho confirms Marcus Rashford treat

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2017 0

…As Manchester United tackles Huddersfield: Jose Mourinho has confirmed Marcus Rashford is available for Manchester United’s Premier League clash at Huddersfield Town on Saturday afternoon, after the Academy graduate limped down the tunnel following his match-winning goal against Benfica in midweek. Rashford struck the only goal of the game at Estadio da Luz in Portugal,