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Mar12020 by JBNo Comments

‘I’d have killed him’ – Keane slams ‘arrogant’ De Gea after United keeper’s Everton error

Premier League

David de Gea would have been "lynched" by Roy Keane after the Manchester United goalkeeper’s error against Everton. Everton were gifted an early lead at Goodison Park through De Gea’s attempted clearance which ricocheted off Calvert-Lewin and straight into the net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former United captain Roy Keane was scathing in his assessment of De Gea at the break and claims he would have been in trouble in the dressing room if the Irishman was involved. "Whether I was a player or a manager, I'd have killed him,” Keane told Sky Sports. “What is De Gea waiting for? It's crazy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “There's almost a bit of arrogance to him. I would have lynched him at half time. There are no e...

Feb262020 by JBNo Comments

How Man Utd missed out on Alphonso Davies transfer before he became Bayern star

Premier League, Bundesliga

Premier League fans may not have known much about Alphonso Davies before the Champions League game on Tuesday but they do now after Bayern’s 3-0 win against Chelsea. The Bundesliga side all but sealed their spot in the last-eight with a comprehensive victory in London that was spearheaded by 19-year-old Davies. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Canadian made the move to Europe from Vancouver Whitecaps in 2018 for a fee of around £14.5million and was converted from a left winger to a left-back by Bayern. Alphonso Davies was given time to settle at the club but he’s experienced a breakthrough this season, playing 26 matches so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But he saved his best display in a red shirt for his big...

Feb252020 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand reveals Barcelona & Real Madrid offers during Man Utd career

Premier League

Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand has revealed he rejected big money moves to Spain during his time at the theatre of dreams. The former England international became the most expensive defender in the world when he made a £29.1million transfer move to Old Trafford in 2002. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, speculation was rife after Roman Abramovich’s takeover at Chelsea that Ferdinand could leave United but those reports were put to an end in 2005 when he signed a new long-term deal. Ferdinand spent 12 years with the Red devils before leaving in 2014 and he captained the club to European Cup glory in 2008, as well as winning six League titles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, commenting on Paul...

Feb212020 by JBNo Comments

Ole Solskjaer hits out at Europa League ball and blames wind for United’s poor performance

Premier League, UEFA

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has criticised the Europa League ball and says it worsened the already testing conditions as the Red devils laboured to a 1-1 draw against Club Brugge. United will take an away goal back to Old Trafford next week courtesy of Anthony Martial, who capitalised on a mistake from Club Brugge to cancel out Emmanuel Dennis’ early opener on Thursday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United struggled to click offensively and looked sloppy in defense for much of the game, though Solskjaer felt that was a consequence of the wet conditions as well as the ball. Asked for his thoughts on the match, Solskjaer said: ‘It was a difficult game against a well-organised team in difficult conditions, so I don’t think it was one ...

Feb182020 by JBNo Comments

‘Shut up, big nose!’ – Marcos Rojo reveals dressing room brawl with Ibrahimovic

Premier League, Trending

Marcos Rojo has revealed the reason behind his dressing room brawl with Zlatan Ibrahimovic when the duo were still at Manchester United together. Argentine defender Rojo and Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic – now at Estudiantes and AC Milan, respectively – were team-mates at United, winning the League Cup and the Europa League together. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, they were involved in a major bust-up after a training ground incident escalated, resulting in then-head coach Mourinho being forced to break things up. “Zlatan [Ibrahimovic] has a strong character, Ezequiel Lavezzi had warned me,” Rojo told Cielo Sports . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I knew he wanted us to give him the ball all the time, ...

Feb182020 by JB1 Comment

Lampard hits out at referee over Maguire, speaks on Zouma, Giroud goals

Premier League

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard has blamed the match officials for refusing to make use of the pitch side monitor during their defeat to Manchester United on Monday night. Lampard said United’s defender Harry Maguire should have been given a red card before he scored his side’s second goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The England international escaped a red card for kicking Michy Batshuayi. The Video Assistant Referee system was in the spotlight again after Maguire kicked Batshuayi in the groin area in the first half of the match. “Maguire should have been sent off,” Lampard told British media. That’s clear, and that obviously changes the game.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Harry Maguire went on to score a thum...

Feb182020 by JBNo Comments

Harry Maguire provides strange excuse after escaping red card vs Chelsea

Premier League

Harry Maguire has defended himself over his kick on Batshuayi during Manchester United’s victory over Chelsea on Monday and says he was trying to stop the Belgian from falling on him. The Red Devils captain tussled with Batshuayi during the first half of their 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge and appeared to lash out at the striker as he hit the ground, with Chelsea’s bench reacting in a furious manner. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The incident was checked by VAR but no action was taken, with pundits Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher both feeling he should have been sent off and was no different from a similar challenge from Son Heung-min earlier in the campaign. But Harry Maguire claims there was no malice on his part and does not feel the incident was wo...

Feb172020 by JBNo Comments

Kante fires warning to Man Utd ahead of Chelsea game

Premier League

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has predicted the blues will finish in the top four ahead of a key Premier League game with Manchester United. Chelsea are in the driving seat in the race for a Champions League place, sitting in fourth place in the table and six points clear of the Red devils. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Frank Lampard’s team were thrashed 4-0 on the opening day of the campaign in the reverse game at Old Trafford and Kante warned United, Chelsea were plotting a big victory. ‘I believe we have the team to get what we want this season – to finish in the top four, get Champions League football next season and why not to win a title as well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘We have everything that we nee...

Feb142020 by JBNo Comments

Erling Haaland blasts ‘comical’ Man United wage demand claims

Bundesliga, Premier League

Erling Haaland says that claims Manchester United pulled out of their pursuit of him due to excessive wage demands are "comical", insisting that he had already settled on his move to Dortmund. The Norway international joined the Bundesliga side last month and has proved an immediate sensation, with eight goals in 270 minutes across his five games so far . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking out on his transfer from Red Bull Salzburg last month, Haaland has now rubbished reports that claimed that United withdrew from signing him due to unacceptable terms. The 19-year-old had previously played under Solskjaer during their time together at Molde, with the striker adding that he has utmost respect for his former boss - but he stressed that he rejec...

Feb132020 by JBNo Comments

Ighalo banned from United’s training ground over coronavirus fears

Premier League

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has been kept away from the club's training ground due to the threat of coronavirus. The 30-year-old signed for United on loan from Shanghai Shenhua for the remainder of the campaign on deadline day and arrived in Manchester on February 1. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ighalo has not played a competitive game since December 6 and has been building up his fitness ahead of the Red devils Premier League clash against Chelsea on Monday. However, instead of carrying out his fitness work at the club's training ground, the Nigeria international has been training at the National Taekwondo Centre in Manchester since arriving in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Accordin...