Author: JB

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in his first Manchester derby in 12 long years, but he could well have been lining up in sky blue were it not for a couple of interventions form a string of United legends. The Portuguese star made the decision to leave Juventus in the summer after three seasons in Turin, fearing the deposed Italian champions were ill-equipped to challenge for the UEFA Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester City appeared to be on the brink of securing a deal to sign the player and were reported to have agreed personal terms with the five-times Ballon d’Or winner. Man Utd’s plans for Cristiano Ronaldo amid claims he’ll replace Solskjaer Man Utd stars make feelings clear after Bailly called out Solskjaer Lionel ...

Manchester United do not intend to offer Cristiano Ronaldo any role within their coaching setup, according to reports. The Portugal international has enjoyed a superb start back at Old Trafford, scoring nine goals in his first 11 appearances back since his summer move from Juventus. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo signed a two-year deal, with an option to extend that for another 12 months earlier this summer, which would see him through until he is 39. That could see the United star end his illustrious playing career, before possibly transitioning into the coaching realms.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Just last month, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s position coming under huge scrutiny, Ronaldo was tipped as a p...

Eric Bailly showed Manchester United exactly what they had been missing as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer handed the centre-back a chance to impress. The Ivory Coast international has been little more than a spectator this campaign, with his only appearance which came in the Carabao Cup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the two main competitions, Bailly has found himself always behind Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane in the club's pecking order. Bailly only signed a new deal at the end of last campaign with the Red devils manager claiming he will “continue to play a significant part in the squad”.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Solskjaer appeared to be going back on that statement, particularly when t...

Joe Cole is convinced Chelsea will win the Premier League this campaign but Arsenal legend Lee Dixon has backed Man City to beat ‘awesome’ Liverpool to the title. The Blues have won eight of their ten league matches this season to emerge as the early pace-setters ahead of Liverpool and Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea only finished fourth last season but have impressed since Tuchel arrival and have set their sights on more silverware in the German’s first full season at Stamford Bridge. Harry Maguire feeling strain of Man Utd captaincy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang names the two fastest Arsenal players Liverpool are the only unbeaten side in the Premier League and look a different proposition to the team that struggled in their...