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Since its first live trial during a friendly encounter between Eredivisie sides PSV and FC Eindhoven in July 2016, the video assistant referee (VAR) has raised more than a couple of eyebrows, with several officials occupying weekly talking points. Its FIFA World Cup adoption in 2018 was a historic landmark, inevitably leading to the…
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The endless doom and gloom surrounding Manchester United and Erik ten Hag’s first team can be tiresome. But, the academy offers signs of a promising future, with several standout stars emerging. Notably, the Under-18 crop enjoyed a scintillating domestic treble last season and have continued their remarkable form with five wins from five, scoring…
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Moments of inactivity have become a battlefield for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, with ample speculation routinely surfacing regarding his future. The likelihood of departure talks for the Dutchman was inevitable. But the manner of various reports within hours of the start of the international break was quite something – even for your…
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Erik ten Hag and Manchester United collected a second stalemate in seven Premier League outings, leaving Birmingham in 14th position. If the performance against Aston Villa was an improvement defensively, it continued to lack any cutting edge in the final third. Although Marcus Rashford threatened out left, Bruno Fernandes continued to underwhelm, and Alejandro…
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As sure as night would turn to day after yesterday evening’s draw in Porto, the future of Erik ten Hag would be topic number one this morning – with Sir Jim Ratcliffe asked about his manager’s position. Having surrendered a two-goal lead in Portugal, a Harry Maguire stoppage-time header salvaged a draw in a…
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Manchester United required a stoppage-time Harry Maguire header to salvage a 3-3 draw in Porto in the Europa League on Thursday night. The Red Devils made the perfect start as they raced into a 2-0 lead inside 20 minutes through goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund. However, things soon turned sour as the…
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Football is a game that divides and conquers, with an array of media opinions and compelling talking points that keep the wheel moving – Manchester United are the league leaders in this field. From amusing Paddy Power social stunts to sensationalism-laden hit pieces – every one of them is trying to graft a slice…
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Tottenham Hotspur comprehensively beat Manchester United at a rain-sodden Old Trafford on Sunday evening. Erik ten Hag’s men were on the back foot right from the off – with Tottenham starting strong and flying into a third-minute lead through Brennan Johnson. Mickey van de Ven sliced through a succession of red shirts to put…
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Occupying 11th place in the Premier League table with ongoing issues in the final third, Erik ten Hag prepares for Sunday’s visit of fellow European-chasing rivals Spurs. The Manchester United chief is again the daily topic of discussion, with an unrivalled barrage of critique, protest and speculation about his future at Old Trafford. One…
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Having received approval for the transfer of Chido Obi-Martin, Manchester United are edging closer to landing one of the hottest prospects in European football. The 16-year-old striker accelerated through the Arsenal academy ranks, astonishingly netting ten goals against Liverpool during an underage encounter in November. With the Premier League (PL) providing the necessary ratification…