FourFourTwo’s list of the 100 best young players in the world back in 2001 has re-emerged nearly 25 years on. The football landscape around the turn of the century was significantly different to now when it came to the top five European leagues, with Deportivo La Coruna lifting a shock La Liga title and Lazio … Read more
Manchester United might be teasing an unprecedented relegation from the Premier League but fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Opta’s Supercomputer has predicted Ruben Amorim’s side to avoid the drop despite being 15th in the table with their last outing a 1-0 loss against Tottenham on Sunday. 7 United are set for their worst … Read more
Gabby Agbonlahor called out Roy Keane for his ‘unprovoked’ attack on James Maddison. The Tottenham star had been in Keane’s firing line during an episode of The Overlap – only for Maddison to respond in the best way possible. 5 Maddison made no mistake from less than six yards out to tap home into an … Read more
Sometimes games just come down to raw qualities like hunger. Sometimes it just comes down to who wants a 50-50 more, a loose ball more, the game more. 9 Tottenham claimed their first win at home in the Premier League since NovemberCredit: Getty 9 The manner of Man United’s defeat will be of huge concernCredit: … Read more
Aaron Lennon believes Tottenham’s clash against Manchester United could be a preview of the Europa League final. That’s despite both clubs ‘massively underachieving’ as they struggle in the Premier League. 2 Postecoglou aims to complete a clean sweep over United in the league on SundayCredit: Getty The two floundering giants clash on Sunday afternoon in … Read more
Relegation six-pointer this Sunday? ©TM/IMAGO At the start of the campaign, if you had said that two thirds into the Premier League season both Tottenham and Manchester United would be in 13th and 14th respectively, most football fans wouldn’t have believed you. But the reality is that both of those sides are currently closer to … Read more
Paul Scholes admitted he has ‘not liked what he’s seen so far’ from Manchester United’s recent signings. Speaking on The Overlap’s Fan Debate, Scholes was not impressed by centre-backs Leny Yoro and Mathjis de Ligt. 7 Scholes is one of United’s greatest ever playersCredit: Getty On Yoro, Scholes said: “He’s a young player but I … Read more
Former Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon insists fans ‘don’t quite realise’ how deeply chairman Daniel Levy cares about the club. Lennon’s defence as a number of fans gather for a planned protest to express their frustrations with Levy’s tenure. 3 Tottenham fans have become increasingly vocal in wanting Levy goneCredit: Getty The protest will take place … Read more
Roy Keane has revealed why he doesn’t support Man United in an emotional admission during the latest episode of The Overlap. Joining him were usual hosts Gary Neville, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott, and their conversation shifted to the complexities of supporting multiple football clubs. 2 Keane made 480 appearances for the Red Devils and … Read more
Simon Jordan and Jim White clashed live on talkSPORT over Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s latest cost-cutting measures at Manchester United. It was announced that over 100 club employees will be made redundant as part of the restructuring by the Red Devils’ INEOS ownership. 5 Jim Ratcliffe has decisions since his arrival at Old Trafford last yearCredit: … Read more