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Ahead of Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Thailand courtesy of goals from Philippe Coutinho, Iago Aspas, Steven Gerrard, Thai Liverpool fans were spotted with a banner referencing the Munich Air Disaster in 1958. 23 people, including 8 Manchester United players, died in the tragedy.
Michael Carrick, provides his own insight into the nature of the midfield engine room.
Manchester United earned their first win of the pre-season when they beat Australian A-League All Stars 5-1 in front of 84,000 fans in Sydney. Robin van Persie was a second half substitute for United and scored the fifth goal of the game after youth products Jesse Lingard and Danny Welbeck scored the earlier four goals. […]
Before being beaten by Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League semi-final, then Arsenal captain, Cesc Fabregas, revealed his admiration for the opposition. “I’m a massive Man United fan,” he said. “I have no problem saying United are one of the best clubs in the world – even though I want to beat them. They […]
A step by step break down of Robin van Persie’s excellent volley against Aston Villa on the day the 2012-2013 title was won by Discount Football Kits.com.
Some reports from Spain this morning have claimed that Barcelona’s young star, Thiago Alcantara, will be announced as a Bayern Munich player later today. Whilst it would make some sense for Thiago to link up Barcelona legend, Pep Guardiola, who the player believes would be most capable of helping him develop as a midfielder technically, there are […]
VIDEO: Manchester United striker shows off skills of Rio’s mag
It’s no secret that the lads in the top flight of football are earning an absolute fortune, but once they have finished buying women, houses with swimming pools, pedicures for their wives’ Chihuahuas and more women, believe it or not, but they often still have enough left over for some pretty fancy cars. British used […]
As you sit here as Manchester United manager, how proud do you feel? I am incredibly privileged to be given the opportunity to manage Manchester United and grateful to Sir Alex and the board for making it happen. It was a really strange situation for me. I had no idea whatsoever. I knew nothing until […]
Manchester United have been heavily linked to signing Thiago from Barcelona after the Spanish club didn’t play him in the required number of games to enforce the €90m release clause. When approached by Sky Sports today, a Barcelona source would only say: “We still have not received any formal offer for the player.” However, that […]
Cristiano Ronaldo has today spoken openly about his feelings for his former club, Manchester United, claiming they will always have a place in his heart. However, after plenty of speculation linking him with a move to United, Ronaldo is keen to insist that he is very happy in Spain playing for the “best club in […]
Manchester United have today launched their AON sponsored training kit.
Geoffrey Kondogbia has drawn the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs over recent years, particularly since being in the spotlight for France at the U-20 World Cup. He scored the opening goal in France’s 3-1 win over Ghana and was named Man of the Match. Kondogbia is a defensive midfielder and has earned caps […]
Leighton Baines to Manchester United 30/5/12 – Baines: “The United link is flattering. There is no harm in people talking about it because it is a great club. But I’m at a great club as well, a club that I love. The focus now is all on the tournament. There’s not much time to let […]
The Daily Star is today claiming that Manchester and Real Madrid are planning to exchange Wayne Rooney for Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, with both players apparently keen to leave their current club. Their story might be easier to believe if they could spell.
In Chelsea’s game against Liverpool at Anfield towards the end of last season, a familiar face was spotted on the touchline as Juan Mata went to take a corner early in to the second half. Was that… could it be… Danny Welbeck? Jonny Evans has interviewed Welbeck, with footage available of Manchester United’s official website, […]
Fergie broke a million hearts when he announced his retirement. A Man U without Fergie prior to last month was an unimaginable horror, right up there with the apocalypse; but a Fergie without Man U? What on earth will he do? Out of concern, and slightly out of jest, we’ve drawn up a list for […]
Pre-season is notable for two things; new football kit launches and wild transfer rumours. While the new Manchester United football kit arrived earlier this month there seems to be more rumours every day as new boss David Moyes settles in to his role. But who will become his first big signing? It will be a […]
Lewandowski to Manchester United 12/12/12: Hans-Joachim Watzke, club executive: “As often as I am talking to Robert, I do not have the impression he wants to leave us. We will have to make decisions in this case at the end of the season. We may decide on economical factors. Would it be best to cash […]