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Manchester United could sign a striker in January – Solskjaer

Stewart Robson examines Manchester United’s squad and shares his thoughts on where they’ll finish this Premier League season.

The Exploding Heads are back to predict Man United vs. Arsenal, but will the Man United fans pick their heads up out of their laptops?

ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden details the dismal situation facing Manchester United on and off the pitch.

Craig Burley says Manchester United is throwing out players hoping they pan out without a true plan in place.
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United’s next recruitment drive will focus on signing attacking players, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed.
Solskjaer sanctioned the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to Inter Milan in the summer without bringing in replacements.
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United now face the prospect of handing…

Goalkeeper coach Emilio Alvarez leaves Manchester United

Stewart Robson examines Manchester United’s squad and shares his thoughts on where they’ll finish this Premier League season.

ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden details the dismal situation facing Manchester United on and off the pitch.
Goalkeeper coach Emilio Alvarez has left Manchester United, the club have confirmed.
The Spaniard moved to Old Trafford in 2016 to work with David de Gea. The pair also spent time together at Atletico Madrid.
Alvarez’s departure comes after United appointed Richard Hartis as senior goalkeeper coach in the summer after spells alongside manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Molde and Cardiff.
“I would like to thank Emilio for all the help and hard work since my return to the club,” Solskjaer said. “We all…

Man City show their depth, knack for ‘finding a way to win’ at Everton

Alexis Nunes and Don Hutchison break down Man City’s win over Everton and discuss if they need to address their defence in the transfer window.

Manchester City kept pace behind league-leaders Liverpool with a 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park.
LIVERPOOL, England — When Riyad Mahrez struck a precise free kick into the bottom corner of the Everton goal after 71 minutes, there were few inside Goodison Park who were surprised.
It wasn’t that Manchester City were playing well — they weren’t — but this is a side who have now won 53 of their last 62 games against teams outside the traditional top six.
After an hour and with the score at 1-1, Raheem Sterling missed a golden chance, passing the ball wide of Jordan Pickford’s post from 10 yards…

Sources: Silva writes to FA over Mendy tweet

Man City manager Pep Guardiola came to the defence of Bernardo Silva over his controversial tweet.

Following Man City’s simple win over Preston, Pep Guardiola praised his young defence that stepped up to shut out their hosts in the Carabao Cup.

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss whether Liverpool’s next six matches could define their season, ending with a crucial game at home against Manchester City.

Alejandro Moreno says Manchester City could have scored far more in their 8-0 win vs. Watford, and he wanted to see them do it.

Man City coach Pep Guardiola praised Gabriel Jesus for accepting a difficult role with Sergio Aguero entrenched at striker.
MANCHESTER, England — Bernardo Silva has written a personal letter to the Football Association expressing regret at any unintentional offence caused by his controversial tweet to Manchester City teammate Benjamin Mendy, sources have told ESPN FC.
Silva’s letter was part of City’s submission to the FA made on Thursday after the governing body asked for the club’s observations following the Portugal international’s post comparing Mendy to a character on a packet of sweets.
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Sources: Bernardo writes to FA over Mendy tweet

Following Man City’s simple win over Preston, Pep Guardiola praised his young defence that stepped up to shut out their hosts in the Carabao Cup.

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss whether Liverpool’s next six matches could define their season, ending with a crucial game at home against Manchester City.

Alejandro Moreno says Manchester City could have scored far more in their 8-0 win vs. Watford, and he wanted to see them do it.

Pogba, Rashford, Martial doubtful vs. Arsenal

Stewart Robson examines Manchester United’s squad and shares his thoughts on where they’ll finish this Premier League season.

ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden details the dismal situation facing Manchester United on and off the pitch.

Craig Burley says Manchester United is throwing out players hoping they pan out without a true plan in place.
MANCHESTER, England — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect Marcus Rashford or Anthony Martial to be fit for Manchester United’s clash with Arsenal on Monday with Paul Pogba also a doubt.
Martial has missed five games with a thigh problem while Rashford sat out the Carabao Cup penalty shootout victory over Rochdale because of a groin injury.
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United better at shootouts than games – Solskjaer

Manchester United advance to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup following their 5-3 victory on penalties over third-tier Rochdale. To watch the Carabao Cup, subscribe to ESPN+.

Craig Burley says Manchester United is throwing out players hoping they pan out without a true plan in place.
MANCHESTER, England — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said his team we’re better in shootouts than games after Manchester United needed penalties to avoid Carabao Cup embarrassment against Rochdale.
Dan James scored the winning kick after 16-year-old Luke Matheson cancelled out Mason Greenwood’s opener to send the tie to a shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation.
It masked another disappointing performance from United, who will play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the fourth round.
“We handled it [the shoot…

Greenwood shines, Pogba flops as Man Utd narrowly avoid Rochdale upset

Manchester United advance to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup following their 5-3 victory on penalties over third-tier Rochdale. To watch the Carabao Cup, subscribe to ESPN+.

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MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United needed penalties to scrape past Rochdale in the Carabao Cup after a dismal 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Substitute Daniel James scored the winning spot kick after Sergio Romero had saved from Jimmy Keohane.
Rochdale teenager Luke Matheson, who doesn’t turn 17 until next week and only left school in the summer, had earlier cancelled out Mason Greenwood’s opener in normal time to send the tie to a penalty shootout.
James’ successful penalty ensured Ole Gunnar…

Solskjaer needs ‘patience’ at Utd – Woodward

Don Hutchison explains why a manager like Massimiliano Allegri, not Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, should be in charge at Manchester United.

After a 2-0 defeat against West Ham, the ESPN FC crew wonder how long Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will remain at Old Trafford.

Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responded to the criticism from former Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho after the side’s 2-0 loss to West Ham.

Man United lost Marcus Rashford to injury in a 2-0 loss to West Ham. Craig Burley analyzes the roster crisis Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing.
Ed Woodward has backed Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to return success to Old Trafford and called for “patience” after a disappointing start to the season.
United are eighth in the Premier League table having lost 10 of their last 19 games in all competitions dating back to last season.
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The latest set-back…

Solskjaer will be success at Man Utd – Woodward

Don Hutchison explains why a manager like Massimiliano Allegri, not Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, should be in charge at Manchester United.

After a 2-0 defeat against West Ham, the ESPN FC crew wonder how long Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will remain at Old Trafford.

Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responded to the criticism from former Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho after the side’s 2-0 loss to West Ham.

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