Manchester United

Manchester United lift Mourinho, Liverpool leave it late

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Manchester United put a smile back on Jose Mourinho's face as fine goals from Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard sealed a 2-0 win over Everton, while Liverpool left it late to snatch a 2-1 victory at Burnley on Monday. Martial started in the absence of the injured Romelu Lukaku and the United forward broke the deadlock in the 57th minute at GoodisonRead more

Red-hot City chase League Cup glory

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With Manchester City romping away with the Premier League title race, this week's League Cup quarter-final action offers Pep Guardiola's side the chance to remain on course for a domestic treble. City head to Leicester hoping to reach only the second semi-final of Guardiola's 18-month reign after losing in the FA Cup last four against Arsenal in April. The LeagueRead more

Van Gaal has 'unfinished business'

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Firebrand football manager Louis van Gaal says he is "most likely done as a coach" but would step back into the ring for one exception: a chance to get back at Manchester United. "I most likely won't coach any club again," van Gaal, nicknamed the "Iron Tulip", told popular daily tabloid De Telegraaf. "But if I do, it hasRead more

Jose Mourinho finds reason to smile

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Jose Mourinho has admitted Manchester United lacked second-half “ambition” as his side narrowly secured victory over a spirited West Bromwich Albion side at The Hawthorns. Goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard in a dominant first half secured a vital three points for the visitors. “We had less ambition after the break. The intensity in the first half, maybe weRead more

Lukaku, Lingard strike as United beat West Brom

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Goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard gave Manchester United a 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion on Sunday as Jose Mourinho's men kept their faint title hopes alive. Lukaku put United ahead at the Hawthorns and Lingard netted with the aid of a deflection to double the visitors' lead before half-time. But what looked destined to be a comfortableRead more

Manchester United down Albion, Reds rock Bournemouth

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Manchester United kept their faint Premier League titles hopes alive with a 2-1 win at West Bromwich Albion, while Liverpool moved back into the top four with a 4-0 rout of Bournemouth on Sunday. With Manchester City romping away with the title race, United had to win at the Hawthorns to have any chance of reeling in their local rivals.Read more

Romelu Lukaku place under threat as Jose Mourinho eyes rotation policy

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Jose Mourinho has admitted it will be “almost impossible” to avoid rotating his squad as Manchester United bid to stay in touch with runaway title rivals Manchester City in the coming weeks. As his United side get ready to face struggling West Brom in Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash, the recent poor form of striker Romelu Lukaku, who the RedsRead more

Man City hailed as Premier League greats

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Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are being widely hailed as one of the best sides in Premier League history after they set a stunning new record of 15 straight wins. In its 25-year history, the Premier League has boasted a series of outstanding sides including Manchester United’s treble-winners, Arsenal’s “Invincibles” and Jose Mourinho’s powerful Chelsea side in his first stint atRead more

FA gives United, City more time to explain bust-up

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The Football Association on Wednesday gave Manchester United and Manchester City extra time to explain the ugly post-match scenes at Old Trafford following victory for Pep Guardiola's team. Runaway Premier League leaders City opened an 11-point gap over second-placed United with their 2-1 win on Sunday. Victory sparked mass celebrations from City. United are understood to have taken exception toRead more

Spalletti embarrassed by Mourinho comparisons

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Inter Milan coach Luciano Spalletti admitted Monday that he was embarrassed by constant comparisons with the Serie A club's former treble-winning coach Jose Mourinho. Spalletti's side are the only unbeaten team in Serie A this season and sit top of the league a point ahead of Napoli with six-time defending champions Juventus two points behind in third. Manchester United bossRead more