Most iconic footballers belong to one generation: a short collection of years characterised by their greatness. The late 90s and early 2000s remind us of the original Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane, who were then dethroned by players like Ronaldinho and Kaka. 7 A lot has changed in the last 22 years of football, not least … Read more
Ruben Amorim has failed to give Manchester United the ‘new manager bounce’ they were hoping for – and has instead created unwanted history. The 39-year-old saw his side lose 2-0 at Wolves on Boxing Day to leave the Red Devils languishing in 14th spot after 18 matches. 6 United continue to disappoint under new boss … Read more
Ange Postecoglou had a message for the pundits who criticised his tactical nous, asking: “Are you not entertained?” Tottenham progressed to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup as they beat Manchester United 4-3 in an epic tie in north London, but that result doesn’t begin to tell the tale of a mad contest. 3 Tottenham … Read more
Marcus Rashford has put potential suitors on red alert after he sensationally opened the door to a Manchester United exit. The 27-year-old has spent two decades at his boyhood club, but has revealed he is ‘ready for a new challenge’ ahead of the January transfer window. 7 Rashford is facing an uncertain future at Old … Read more
Viktor Gyokeres may be the leading goalscorer in 2024 – but Arsenal and Manchester United should stay clear of him. That’s the opinion of ex-Watford striker Troy Deeney, who believes the Sweden marksman would not win either of the two teams the Premier League. 5 Sporting striker Gyokeres has been linked with a move away … Read more
It’s a work in progress, but Ruben Amorim is showing some signs that the foundations are already being built at Manchester United. In his sixth game in charge since arriving from Sporting in November, the Portuguese added a third win, this time against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League. 3 Amorim was frustrated on the … Read more
Manchester United should ditch their team of prima donnas and consider a Brentford-style squad rebuild. That’s the view of singer-songwriter and lifelong United fan Olly Murs, who joined the panel of talkSPORT’s designated Manchester United show, Inside Devils. 5 Ruben Amorim has quickly seen the size of the task at hand as he bids to … Read more
Dan Ashworth’s departure from Manchester United suggests ‘there’s a bigger issue at play’ behind the scenes at Old Trafford. That’s the take of talkSPORT’s Sunday Edition co-host Henry Winter, who has labelled the whole break down in the appointment as ‘bizarre’. 5 Ashworth (left) didn’t have long to make his markCredit: GETTY The ex-Newcastle chief … Read more
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has branded Manchester United ‘mediocre’ as he doubles down on his plan to raise standards at the club. The INEOS owner became a minority shareholder of the Premier League giants earlier this year and has set about revamping numerous different areas of the club, including Old Trafford, ticket pricing and of course, … Read more
Flex was full of praise for Arsenal’s set pieces after seeing his beloved Man United sunk by two corners in their 2-0 defeat on Thursday. Ruben Amorim lost his first match as Red Devils’ head coach at the Emirates Stadium following two goals from Jurien Timber and William Saliba. 4 Arsenal did their best work … Read more