EPL Late Tackle: Title fight now a top-four scrap
IF you had any doubts about where this Premier League title was going, this weekend fixed that. It’s Chelsea’s to lose while everyone else tears chunks out of each other.
Manchester United
EPL star’s staggering contract offer
CHINESE clubs have set the benchmark for football wages in recent times, but Wayne Rooney could soon blow those out of the water.
Why Mourinho’s confident United can topple Reds
JOSE Mourinho’s resurgent Manchester United will attempt to reel in arch rivals Liverpool when Jurgen Klopp’s faltering side visit Old Trafford in Sunday’s Premier League headline clash.
EPL Early Tackle: Mou’s Man U must attack
A NINE-game winning streak, and the chance the close on the top four by beating their biggest rivals. Manchester United can’t hold back against Liverpool.
‘I make them eat their balls’
THE ever quotable Manchester United superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a message for his critics in the media, and as with all things ‘Zlatan’ it’s enjoyable.
Jose’s ugly divorce could make Chelsea champs
THE Bridge has been rebuilt and Antonio Conte is using Jose Mourinho’s DIY disaster for his own grand design. And the Blues are in love all over again.
Another Football Podcast: a tale of two cities
PODCAST: Round 10 of the A-League sees Sydney v Melbourne squared. Tom Smithies and Matt Windley preview the fixtures and assess the EPL title race.
Another Football Podcast: round six preview
CAN Sydney FC maintain their perfect start? Are the Mariners the A-League’s form team? Will Liverpool ever keep a clean sheet? All, some or none of these questions answered …
Listen up: Another Football Podcast
VICTORY win the fights but City win the FFA Cup war, Adelaide United have reason to be cheerful and Jose Mourinho humiliates himself. LISTEN HERE!
Can Liverpool end 27 years of hurt?
LATE TACKLE: As the Premier League title race settles in to an evenly matched five horse race, Jurgen Klopp might just have built a team that can go the distance.
Familiar foe to test Liverpool’s title ambitions
EARLY TACKLE: Can Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp lay down a title marker against Man United on the German’s anniversary, or will Jose Mourinho spoil the party?
United could have beaten Stoke 6-0: Mourinho
AFTER Manchester United played out a frustrating 1-1 draw with Stoke, manager Jose Mourinho said his team could have won the clash by five or six goals.
Is Jose now just an ordinary one?
EARLY TACKLE: Jose Mourinho is looking anything but special as he struggles to make an instant impact at Old Trafford. And the knives are already sharpening …
The modern cult of the EPL manager
THE LATE TACKLE: The opening exchanges of this season are already proving the worth — and the failings — of the modern Premier League manager.
Story behind football’s ugliest rivalry
JOSE Mourinho and Pep Guardiola were once friends, but a decision by one of the greatest players ever led them to become bitter enemies.
Manchester: A footballing city disunited
RED or blue, United or City — with the best coaches and the biggest budgets, it could be argued Manchester is the centre of the football universe right now.
The 25 biggest EPL moves this summer
THIS summer has seen the summer transfer window go up another level in the English Premier League. Here are the 25 most important moves. INTERACTIVE
Pogba suspended for season opener
WORLD-record signing Paul Pogba will not be available for Manchester United’s first game of the EPL season as he is serving a ban carried over from his time at Juventus.
Pogba touches down for United medical
PAUL Pogba has arrived at Manchester United’s training ground to undergo his medical ahead of his £89m transfer from Juventus.
World’s most expensive footballer
THE 23-year-old left Manchester United in 2012 after making just seven appearances, but returns as one of the world’s most famous players.
Zlatan winner delivers Mourinho first United trophy
IT just had to be. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a late winner to lift Manchester United to Community Shield victory, Jose Mourinho’s first trophy at the club.
Jose’s Pogba tease, cold axing explanation
JOSE Mourinho has given a tantalising update on Paul Pogba’s arrival at Manchester United, while also offering a reason for dumping a World Cup-winning midfielder.
Mourinho’s winning start at United
THE ‘Chosen One’ has landed. Jose Mourinho’s first game as Manchester United manager started with 5500 supporters chanting his name and ended in a win.
Giggs finally leaves after 29 years at Man United
After 963 games, 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues, Ryan Giggs is leaving Manchester United after 29 years at Old Trafford.
Confirmed! Ibrahimovic signs with new club
ZLATAN Ibrahimovic has announced that he is joining Manchester United, reuniting with former Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho.
‘Big cloud’ hanging over Mourinho
JOSE Mourinho will be faced with a litany of problems once he finally starts his Manchester United reign, and a new photo won’t help his cause.
Man United sacks ‘disappointed’ van Gaal
LOUIS van Gaal has officially parted ways with Manchester United, expressing disappointment at his sacking as Jose Mourinho prepares to take over.
Dummy device stops Man U game
POLICE were left red-faced after the true nature of the device which prompted the evacuation of 76,000 people from Manchester United’s home stadium was revealed.
EPL alternative end-of-season awards
LEICESTER may have snaffled up all the proper baubles, but who are the winners and (very many) losers in our Alternative EPL Awards 2016? Find out here …
West Ham threaten life bans over attack on bus
WEST Ham will ban for life anyone found to have thrown missiles at the Man United team bus, while club co-chairman has issued an apology to Red Devils.
Video: Martial’s 93rd minute FA Cup semi winner
FRENCH forward Anthony Martial scored a nerveless stoppage-time winner as Manchester United edged Everton at to reach its first FA Cup final since 2007.
Rashford ends City title bid as United rise
TEENAGE sensation Marcus Rashford struck again as Manchester United won 1-0 at City to rekindle their top-four challenge and compromise their derby rivals’ title hopes.
Mourinho signs pre-contract with Man Utd
JOSE Mourinho has signed a pre-contract agreement with Manchester United with a view to replacing Van Gaal as manager next season, Spanish newspaper El Pais reported.
EPL weekend: 5 things to watch
LEICESTER City’s Palace visit, Arsenal’s season on life support, some very happy Hammers, Rafa Benitez and Sam Allardyce face-off and the Manchester derby.
How fearless Klopp plotted United downfall
JURGEN Klopp is 1-1 with Louis van Gaal in English football’s most bitter rivalry and has revealed how he intends to plot Manchester United’s downfall again.
Why Liverpool clash will define LVG’s reign
LOUIS van Gaal knows Manchester United’s clash with Liverpool will define his reign, with hopes of European silverware hanging by a thread,
Martial forces United, Hammers replay
ANTHONY Martial kept Manchester United’s FA Cup hopes alive as his late equaliser earned them a draw against West Ham at Old Trafford.
Klopp: ‘the mother of all football matches’
JURGEN Klopp has suggested that Liverpool’s Europa League meeting with Manchester United has a claim to the title of “the mother of all football matches”.
LVG’s ultimate insult to former EPL superpowers
LOUIS van Gaal has delivered a stunning assessment of the stature of Manchester United and Liverpool in European football ahead of their Europa League clash.
LVG’s bizarre rant after Mata red
LOUIS van Gaal was left seething after Juan Mata was sent off for the first time in his career, but it wasn’t just the player at whom his anger was directed.
Mata stunner keeps United’s top four hopes alive
JUAN Mata’s late free-kick earned Manchester United a dramatic win over Watford that lifted their hopes of Champions League qualification.
United’s new hero dents Arsenal’s campaign
MARCUS Rashford continued the dream start to his Manchester United career, scoring two goals and setting up another in a crucial win over Arsenal.
Liverpool, Man Utd drawn for Europa tie
ETERNAL rivals Manchester United and Liverpool have been drawn to face each other in a salivating Europa League round of 16 tie.
David Beckham delivers Louis van Gaal verdict
FORMER Manchester United midfielder David Beckham has urged Louis van Gaal’s critics to be patient and give the coach time to spark a turnaround in the club’s fortunes.
Costa stoppage-time drama snatches United draw
DIEGO Costa pounced in stoppage time as Chelsea nipped Manchester United’s mini-revival in the bud with a 1-1 draw in the Premier League.
Pressure eases as United stroll to victory
MANCHESTER United produced one of their best performances under beleaguered boss Louis van Gaal as they lifted the gloom around Old Trafford.
Another home shocker: Saints edge United
MANCHESTER United boss Louis van Gaal conceded that a tactical decision contributed to another loss at Old Trafford as Charlie Austin celebrated his EPL return.
LVG to recall Januzaj in bid to end woes
BELGIAN winger Adnan Januzaj is poised to return to Manchester United after a disappointing loan spell at Borussia Dortmund.
EPL Late Tackle: Man Utd’s nightmare
MANCHESTER United are in the biggest mess they’ve been in since the beginning of the Premier League and there’s only one way out.
Video: LVG storms out of press conference
MAN Utd boss Louis van Gaal showed signs of cracking under pressure as he stormed out of a media briefing after becoming annoyed by questions about his future.
Man United handed kind Europa League draw
MANCHESTER United have been handed a kind draw for the first knockout stage of the Europa League, while Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool travel to Germany. Draw in full here.
Rooney facts paint dark picture
THE stats don’t lie — Wayne Rooney had a shocker in the Manchester derby, leading fans and pundits alike to question his place in the United side altogether.
City go top after Old Trafford derby draw
MANCHESTER City go top of the Premier League after a scoreless draw at Old Trafford against Manchester United, with Wayne Rooney heavily criticised.
Is De Bruyne City’s leading man now?
KEVIN De Bruyne takes the lead, Arsenal need to exploit the ‘Bayern bounce’, Jurgen Klopp looking for a first Liverpool win and the battle of the North East.
Happy birthday to Roo: Wayne’s world at 30
UK View: Fading talent or still a match winner? As Wayne Rooney turns 30 his nation appears divided on his current status and long term future.
Rooney seals United win at sombre Everton
VIDEO: Goodison Park was in mourning but Manchester United meant business during their 3-0 EPL win over Everton. Watch Schneiderlin, Rooney and Herrera’s goals here.
How Sir Alex screwed over Rooney
FORMER Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed why he blocked a Wayne Rooney pay jump.
EPL: 5 things to look out for this weekend
JOSE Mourinho and Arsene Wenger face off, Liverpool manager Brendan Rogers under pressure and Anthony Martial under the spotlight again …
How much disastrous Moyes reign cost Man Utd
AS the financial behemoth that is Manchester United looks set to grow further, the club has revealed how much money was lost after David Moyes’ time in charge.
Video: United teen makes stunning statement
ANTHONY Martial announced himself to Manchester United in the best way possible – with the slickest of debut goals against fierce rival Liverpool. Watch it here!
Van Gaal speaks on United player unrest
MANCHESTER United boss Louis van Gaal has admitted senior players approached him about player unrest – but has an alternative reason they are unhappy.
De Gea backflips with four-year United deal
DAVID de Gea, who came within minutes of joining Spanish giants Real Madrid last week, signed a new four-year contract on Friday with Manchester United.
Video: 10 Manchester Utd-Liverpool classics
STUNNERS, red cards and drama in abundance. Clashes between Manchester United and Liverpool have had it all and before they meet again we look at 10 classics.
Video: Meet United’s shock striker target
WITH Manchester United on the brink of a big-money move for 19-year-old Monaco forward Anthony Martial, we analyse the youngster’s credentials.
EPL: 5 things we learned this weekend
NO home comforts in the EPL, chasing a title is easier than defending one, Liverpool the latest club in crisis and two more things we learned this weekend.
EPL Podcast: Arsenal’s ‘consistent under achieving’
THE latest transfer news, same old Arsenal, Terry’s wobble and Coutinho’s class. All this and more in this week’s EPL Podcast. Listen here now.
Vote: Should football copy rugby’s TV review?
AARON Ramsey has called for football to follow rugby’s lead on video technology after his ruled out goal this week. Do you agree?
5 things we’ve learned from the EPL so far
Judgments after three games of an EPL season are harsh, but that won’t stop us. We assess Arsenal, Man United, Liverpool, Chelsea (and Bournemouth) so far.
Rooney goal drought continues as United draw
MANCHESTER United and Wayne Rooney’s goalscoring problems resurfaced in a 0-0 draw with Newcastle United, as the captain’s drought hits 10 games.
Video: Rooney’s controversial offside no-goal
MANCHESTER United were kept scoreless by Newcastle but it could have been very different had Wayne Rooney’s sixth minute goal not been controversially ruled out.
How Chelsea stole Pedro from Man United
BEFORE Man United announced they had ended their interest in Pedro, the Barcelona winger was already on a plane to sign for Chelsea. Here’s how it transpired.
Unfashionable United maintain perfect start
ADNAN Januzaj marked his Manchester United return with a goal as Louis van Gaal’s side beat Aston Villa 1-0 to claim a second consecutive EPL victory.
Manchester United sneak opening EPL win
MANCHESTER United grabbed the three points with a fortunate win over Tottenham as the new EPL season kicked off.
39 reasons why we love the EPL
THE Premier League is back and we’re pumped about the storylines that will dominate the next nine months. Here’s 39 reasons #WhyILoveEPL.
EPL Preview: Man Utd lack balance to challenge
THEY’VE spent £230 million in just over a year, but Manchester United still lack the squad balance to challenge for the Premier League title next season.
Is new Manchester United jersey sexist?
THE new Manchester United women’s jersey has generated much controversy in the United Kingdom, and has been branded “discriminatory” on social networks.
Di Maria spotted, set for PSG medical
ANGEL Di Maria’s proposed move from Manchester United to Paris Saint-Germain moved closer, with the Argentine spotted in Doha ahead of a medical.
Controversy over plunging neckline
FANS have hit out at adidas over its new Manchester United women’s kit, branding it “sexist” and “discriminatory”.
Man U’s new home kit in $1.6bn deal revealed
MANCHESTER United has revealed its new home strip ahead of kickoff in the next English Premier League season – check it out here.
Man Utd complete goalkeeper signing
LOUIS Van Gaal’s search for a new goalkeeper has come to an end, with Manchester United confirming the signing of Sergio Romero on a three-year deal.
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