Manchester United pulled together in their city’s time of darkness, showing no little skill and spirit to overcome Ajax and win the Europa League. Less than 48 hours after a terror attack killed 22 people and injured many more at Manchester Arena, the club’s fans, players and staff stood unbowed in Stockholm. Football seems trivial … Read more
Timothy Fosu-Mensah is hoping he has done enough to earn an “extra special” reunion with former club Ajax in the Europa League final. The Dutchman, 19, was challenged by manager Jose Mourinho to prove his fitness against Crystal Palace on Sunday to be in with a chance of making the squad in Stockholm. Fosu-Mensah missed … Read more
Last season, when Leicester City won the Premier League title, I penned down a few lessons I thought people in business in management could learn and apply to get them success in their work. This season, the ribbons on the Premier League trophy belong to Chelsea and their journey has some brilliant points of wisdom … Read more
The striker may be the all-time leading scorer for the Red Devils and England, but he is no longer a guaranteed starter for club or country Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has hailed Wayne Rooney’s attitude, but admitted that managing him through the latter years of his time at Old Trafford is “very difficult”. The … Read more
Jose Mourinho saluted his Manchester United players for hanging on to reach the Europa League final on a night of high anxiety at Old Trafford. United went through 2-1 on aggregate but Celta Vigo equalised on the night in the 85th minute and would have gone through on away goals had John Guidetti converted a … Read more
Chelsea have been crowned Premier League champions as Michy Batshuayi’s late goal gave them the victory they required to secure the title at West Brom. It looked as though Antonio Conte’s side might be forced to delay the celebrations as they were frustrated for long periods by the resilience and organisation of the Baggies. But the … Read more
Chelsea secured their fifth Premier League title with a dramatic late victory at West Brom. Substitute Michy Batshuayi scored in the 82nd minute to secure the vital win, sliding in to turn home Cesar Azpilicueta’s cut-back from close range. After nearest rivals Tottenham lost against West Ham on 5 May, Chelsea needed only two wins … Read more
Manchester United’s preparations for the Europa League final would have been even more complicated had it not been for the dismissal, the manager said Jose Mourinho’s tongue was planted firmly in cheek as he thanked referee Michael Oliver for sending off Ander Herrera in Manchester United’s FA Cup defeat to Chelsea this season. The Red … Read more
Winning the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League would be the “perfect” end to Manchester United’s season, says manager Jose Mourinho. The Red Devils survived a late scare against Spanish side Celta Vigo to join Ajax in the 24 May final in Stockholm. Mourinho fears Ajax, who finish the Dutch season on Sunday, … Read more
The coach felt his team’s performance at Old Trafford may have warranted a spot in the Europa League final Eduardo Berizzo felt Celta Vigo’s performance at Old Trafford was superior to Manchester United’s display in the first leg, adding that his side may have deserved a place in the Europa League final. Keane: Man Utd … Read more
The former Red Devils captain wasn’t inspired by the Portuguese’s tactics en route to squeezing past Celta Vigo on Thursday Manchester United legend Roy Keane has criticised Jose Mourinho’s defensive mindset in advancing to the Europa League final, saying the Red Devils “need to be more ruthless.” Man Utd stumble into Europa League final United … Read more
The Premier League has long remained a hotbed for the best African players to ply their trade and showcase their abilities, with Ghanaian stars amongst those who have made a real name for themselves in England. A number of Kwesi Appiah’s current squad are playing in what is considered one of the major leagues in … Read more
Arsene Wenger finally recorded a Premier League victory against Jose Mourinho as Arsenal kept their slim top-four hopes alive with a well-deserved win over Manchester United. The under-fire Frenchman had failed to beat Mourinho in the pair’s previous 12 league meetings but he got his first three points against the former Chelsea boss just when … Read more
Arsenal ended Manchester United’s 25-match unbeaten run in the Premier League and kept up their hopes of securing a place in the top four. After a largely uneventful first half, Granit Xhaka opened the scoring with a deflected shot from distance, which looped over goalkeeper David de Gea. And they doubled their lead three minutes … Read more
Liverpool left their Champions League qualification hopes in the balance as James Milner had a second-half penalty saved in a forgettable 0-0 draw against Southampton at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s side did little to trouble an amply stocked and well-drilled Saints defence until Jack Stephens was penalised for handball in the 64th minute. Milner headed into … Read more
Arsene Wenger says managers must be “careful” when criticising their own players and “control what you say”. Wenger’s Arsenal side face Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United on Sunday (kick-off 16:00 BST), battling to reach the Premier League’s top four places. Mourinho has questioned the desire of defenders Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones to return … Read more
The ex Barcelona boss hopes that his side’s fierce rivals win the trophy this term, speaking of his wishes after a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace. Goodwill is normally in short supply across Manchester’s footballing divide but City manager Pep Guardiola hopes his old foe Jose Mourinho wins the Europa League with United. City strengthened … Read more
Arsene Wenger says managers must be “careful” when criticising their own players and “control what you say”. Wenger’s Arsenal side come up against Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United on Sunday, battling to reach the Premier League’s top four places. Mourinho has questioned the desire of defenders Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones to return from … Read more
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is currently out with a knee injury Manchester United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic has entered the list of the richest sportsmen in the UK in second spot, behind 2016 leader Lewis Hamilton. The Swedish striker is included in the list of top-earning athletes in Britain after joining United last July. With a fortune of £110m, … Read more
Jose Mourinho has promised significant changes to the Manchester United XI against Arsenal this weekend – even suggesting the kids might get a run out. It is highly unlikely the United manager will completely change his side after Thursday night’s victory in Celta Vigo, but he has talked about some youngsters playing a role before … Read more