Defender Kyle Walker insists Manchester City have now drawn a line under their stellar achievements in 2023 and have set their sights on a strong second half to the season. Capturing the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia last week “finished the piece” in Walker’s eyes in a year when a first Champions League title […]
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Manchester United to consult Ineos on January transfers and Erik ten Hag future
Manchester United must consult with Ineos over any January transfer deals or a move to sack manager Erik ten Hag prior to the Premier League ratifying its deal to purchase 25 per cent of the club’s shares. United announced on Christmas Eve that an agreement had been reached with Ineos and its chairman Sir Jim […]
Sir Jim Ratcliffe – boyhood fan who has bought 25 per cent of Manchester United
Jim Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25% in Manchester United
Ineos Group chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe has agreed to buy a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United and inject around £236 million (€272 million) into the club, the Red Devils have announced. Ineos, who will assume delegated responsibility for the club’s football operations, and United have entered an agreement under which he will acquire […]
Luke Shaw says latest Manchester United loss ‘just not good enough’
Luke Shaw surveyed the wreckage of Manchester United’s latest defeat and admitted: “It’s just not good enough.” The Red Devils went down 2-0 at West Ham to slip to their 13th loss from 26 matches this season. They have now gone four matches in a row without scoring for the first time since 1992 after […]
Erik Ten Hag adamant Manchester United remain a threat despite another blank
Erik Ten Hag insists Manchester United have goals in them despite drawing another blank in a dispiriting 2-0 defeat at West Ham. The Red Devils have now gone four matches in a row without scoring for the first time since 1992 after another limp display. But beleaguered boss Ten Hag said: “We have players who […]
Late goals earn West Ham win over lacklustre Manchester United
Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus consigned makeshift Manchester United to another defeat as West Ham snatched a 2-0 victory at the London Stadium. England hopeful Bowen scored his 12th goal of the season and Ghana winger Kudus his seventh in 12 appearances as United were sent spinning to a 20th loss of 2023, their worst […]
Manchester City sweep aside Fluminense to land Club World Cup
Manchester City added the Club World Cup to last season’s treble with an emphatic 4-0 win over Brazilian side Fluminense in Jeddah on Friday. Julian Alvarez struck twice, setting them on their way after just 40 seconds and wrapping up victory late on, while Phil Foden forced an own goal and grabbed the other himself. […]
Manchester United committed to Uefa competitions after Super League ruling
Manchester United have pledged their commitment to Uefa competitions and the Premier League following a court ruling which appeared to open the door to a European Super League being revived. Backers of the European Super League declared victory after a court found rules allowing Uefa the right to grant prior approval to new competitions were […]
Manchester City thrash Urawa Red Diamonds to reach Club World Cup final
Manchester City eased into the final of the Club World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds on Tuesday. Without Erling Haaland, the Champions League winners needed an own goal to launch their campaign in Saudi Arabia but second-half strikes from Mateo Kovavic and Bernardo Silva saw them stroll to […]
Manchester United battle to goalless draw at Anfield as Liverpool blunted
Liverpool’s failure to score for the first time since April cost them top spot in the Premier League as Manchester United secured a goalless draw to deny their arch-rivals a club record. Erik ten Hag’s side succeeded where 34 previous opponents had failed in keeping out a team which finished the game with five attacking […]
Erik ten Hag ‘very proud’ after Manchester United stalemate at Liverpool
Erik ten Hag was proud of Manchester United’s dogged display in a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Anfield that ended with Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk claiming only one team tried to win. All eyes were on Anfield as the bitter rivals went toe-to-toe on Sunday, with Jurgen Klopp’s men looking to return to the Premier […]