Manchester United Archives ⋆ Page 60 of 146 ⋆ LSU

Feb162021 by JBNo Comments

Adnan Januzaj explains why he had to leave Man Utd

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Real Sociedad attacker Adnan Januzaj is looking forward to playing against his old team Manchester United in the Europa League and has opened up about his decision to leave the club. He spent six years in Manchester, exploding onto the scene with two goals against Sunderland back in 2013, but found first-team chances limited after David Moyes’ exit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Januzaj was frozen out of the team, and loaned out, by Louis van Gaal and Mourinho before deciding to join Sociedad to reignite his career and does not feel he was given a fair crack in the latter parts of his time at United. ‘I had Fergie and David Moyes, coaches that were believing in me, but then some others came in and they wanted a bit more experience in the team,’ the 26-y...

Feb152021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer rules Liverpool out of title race after Man Utd draw vs West Brom

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appeared to rule Liverpool out of the Premier League title race after his team dropped further ground on the league leaders Manchester City. The Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw against West Brom, meaning they have accumulated just 10 points from their last seven games in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That leaves United seven points behind Man City, who have a game in hand on their rivals at the top of the league. City are now huge favourites to win the title for the third time in four years but Solskjaer says it’s up to United and Leicester City to put the pressure on them, meaning the Norwegian does not feel Liverpool can retain the title. Asked how his players must respond after ...

Feb152021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer disagrees with Maguire foul claim after Man Utd’s 1-1 draw with West Brom

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he had no arguments over West Brom’s goal against Manchester United but has called on referees in the Premier League to show more consistency. United skipper Harry Maguire was unhappy as Mbaye Diagne out-muscled his partner in defense, Victor Lindelof for West Brom’s early goal at The Hawthorns. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bruno Fernandes scored an outstanding equaliser before half time but the Red devils were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw and have lost even further ground to Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. ‘I know Vic will be disappointed in there and I’m sure he’s probably getting criticism, he knows he can do better, but it’s a foul, we shouldn’t be speaking about this,’ Maguire told MUTV about ...

Feb142021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes & Solskjaer clash as Man Utd boss fumes at his movement

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer clashed furiously with Bruno Fernandes on the pitch when he argued about his movement in their draw against West Brom. The Portuguese midfielder scored his 14th goal of the campaign with a volley to avoid embarrassment in a 1-1 draw against West Brom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Having conceded after only 83 seconds, United pushed on until Fernandes wrapped his left foot round Luke Shaw’s cross with a minute left for half time. But reports have emerged that he did not have it all his own way on the pitch. Solskjaer was heard fuming at midfielder, telling the player to use more space on the right. The 26-year-old was set up in the formation to play behind striker Edinson Cavani, with Marcus Rashford mov...

Feb142021 by JBNo Comments

Sir Alex Ferguson sends message to Man Utd star Jesse Lingard on loan at West Ham

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West Ham boss David Moyes has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson sent a message to Jesse Lingard, with the Manchester United starccurrently on loan at the London club. Lingard fell out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the theatre of dreams and took the opportunity to pursue regular football elsewhere, joining West Ham on loan till the end of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The United star has made a good start to his life in east London with his new side in outstanding form under Moyes, currently sitting sixth in the Premier League. Moyes says that he still speaks with former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex, and the Scot was asking after Lingard and passed on his best wishes for his time at the club. ‘He’s only here in the short t...

Feb102021 by JBNo Comments

Declan Rice issues apology after West Ham’s 1-0 defeat to Man Utd

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Declan Rice has apologised to West Ham fans after his error in the FA Cup defeat to Manchester United on Tuesday. The game at Old Trafford ended goalless after 90 minutes before McTominay’s goal in the first half of extra time sealed the victory for the Red devils. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rice’s poor touch helped United’s counter attack which led to the winning goal, and the midfielder has issued an apology to supporters for his part in West Ham’s FA Cup exit. ‘Absolutely devastated. Really wanted to progress in this competition,’ Declan Rice wrote on Twitter. ‘Apologies for the goal, needed to be better. ‘Proud of the lads tonight, massive effort. Focus back on the league now! We go again.’ Meanwhile, David Moyes heaped praises on his playe...

Feb82021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer set to call up Man Utd star Shola Shoretire to first team

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Manchester United youngster Shola Shoretire is set to make the step-up to the first team this week after impressing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The 17-year-old has attracted interest from Barcelona, Juventus and Bayern in recent months but Rashford has helped to persuade him to stay at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Shoretire can play on both the wing and as a no.10 but it’s not just his quality on the ball that has attracted Solskjaer, the United boos is said to be impressed by his maturity. Solskjaer has shown his willingness to play youngsters during his two years at United, with Greenwood, Axel Tuanzebe and Williams examples of his determination to continue United’s traditions. Shoretire scored a hat-trick against Blackburn last week and the A...

Feb82021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer warns De Gea about his position after costly blunders in Everton draw

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned David de Gea that no-one’s place is safe at Manchester United after the keeper’s latest mistakes in the 3-3 draw with Everton. United were pegged back after going two goals ahead and then conceded a last-minute equaliser as they were held 3-3 by Everton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); De Gea was criticised for pushing the ball straight to Doucoure for Everton’s first goal and then also making a poor attempt to stop Dominic Calvert-Lewin from scoring the third goal. Dean Henderson is likely to start in United’s FA Cup tie against West Ham on Tuesday night, and it will be interesting to see what happens if the club's no.2 plays well. Solskjaer was asked about David De Gea’s position and the United boss said: ‘Every player...

Feb72021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes takes aim at Man Utd’s defence after Everton draw

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has hit out at his own defence after they wasted the lead twice in their 3-3 draw with Everton. Just days after thrashing Southampton 9-0, United were on course for another win having recovered well from a poor start to the second half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United went into the break with a two-goal lead thanks to Edinson Cavani's header and a sublime strike from Fernandes, only for Doucoure and James Rodriguez to draw Everton level within few minutes of the restart. Scott McTominay put the Red devils ahead, only for Calvert-Lewin to react quickest when Lucas Digne's free-kick was flicked on to seal Everton a point in the game. The result means Solskjaer's side have failed to properly close the ga...

Feb62021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes reveals Solskjaer has lost his cool with him twice

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Bruno Fernandes has revealed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a fiery side that sometimes comes out, with the Norwegian manager even losing his cool with the midfielder on two occasions. Fernandes has enjoyed a good start to his career at the club since joining from Sporting Lisbon a year ago, scoring 20 goals and providing 16 assists in just 36 Premier League matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When quizzed if Solskjaer ever loses his rag, Fernandes told Norway’s TV2: ‘He has his moments, like everyone else. I think he’s been really mad at me twice. ‘It’s not so much, I’ve played 54 games now. During those fights he has been angry with me twice, it’s not bad, so I’m happy with that. ‘Sometimes he has to be calm, other times he has to scream and yell...