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Manchester United should study Liverpool’s rebuild in order to overcome self-inflicted wounds

In Jamie Carragher’s 2008 autobiography, there are 20 pages that reference Manchester United but one in particular perfectly frames the power shift in the north-west of England. The book paints the domestic landscape when Sir Alex Ferguson walked into Old Trafford in 1986 to undertake his “greatest challenge” of “knocking Liverpool right off their f—–g perch” — the Reds were up by 11 league titles and three European Cups at that point — before examining how United then became the conquerers-in-chief.

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Any hope for Man United vs. Liverpool? Man City to slip up again?

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THE WEEKEND’S BIG QUESTIONS
Is United’s best hope to keep the score down against Liverpool??

Manchester United’s prospects for their game against Liverpool on Sunday weren’t looking good even before it became clear that David De Gea and Paul Pogba would not be available….

Silva confident Everton will turn things around

Everton manager Marco Silva stresses the team’s unity as part of turning results around.

Will Man United fans ever accept Ed Woodward?

Craig Burley says Ed Woodward is safe as long as he fulfills ownership’s desires to bring in money.

Lampard critical of Deschamps over Kante injury

Frank Lampard was critical of Didier Deschamps for his handling of N’Golo Kante’s injury.

Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne, John Stones return from injuries

Ian Darke questions where Phil Foden fits into Pep Guardiola’s plans after failing to secure regular football.

Rodri tells Sid Lowe the challenges of being a defensive midfielder in Pep Guardiola’s system.

Spain teammate interreputs Rodri’s interview with Sid Lowe to exclaim how impressed he is with his English.

Mark Ogden explains why Man City couldn’t pursue another top centre-back after missing out on Harry Maguire.

The FC guys break down how Wolves shut down a potent Manchester City attack in their 2-0 upset at the Etihad.

Craig Burley says Manchester City need to get healthy after falling eight points behind Liverpool.
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City’s injury problems are easing after Kevin De Bruyne, John Stones and Benjamin Mendy returned to training.
Defender Aymeric Laporte and winger Leroy Sane are long-term absentees but De Bruyne and Stones could feature against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
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FIFA 20 predicts – Manchester United vs. Liverpool

Rio Ferdinand is trapped! The Exploding Heads preview Man United vs. Liverpool in FIFA 20 style.

Rimando and Beckerman, close friends over 20-year career, hoping to lead RSL to one final MLS Cup

Mark Donaldson and Alejandro Moreno share their predictions for the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs.

HERRIMAN, Utah — The first time Nick Rimando crossed paths with Kyle Beckerman, the goalkeeper felt compelled to engage in something of a rescue operation.

It was the summer of 2000, and Beckerman was a teenage rookie who had just signed on with the Miami Fusion after starring for the U.S. under-17 national team. He was living with the late Doug Hamilton, Miami’s general manager at the time.

“It was like kind of still living at home, but at somebody else’s house,” Beckerman said in an exclusive…

Solskjaer’s start at Man United not comparable with me – Klopp

Steve Nicol says the fans at Old Trafford have to inspire Manchester United to have a chance vs. Liverpool.

Craig Burley says Roberto Firmino’s health will be a key factor for Liverpool in the Premier League title race.

Craig Burley and Mark Donaldson give you five overreactions from the weekend in European football.
Jurgen Klopp has dismissed the comparison between his start at Liverpool to under-fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s spell in Manchester United’s dugout ahead of Sunday’s showdown at Old Trafford.
The Norwegian, who was handed a three-year contract in March after a successful period as caretaker manager, but has a return of just 14 points from 15 league games since gaining the position permanently, has requested time to fully implement his vision. Chief executive Ed Woodward has summarised this as “winning…

Twellman: We may have seen the last of Zlatan in MLS

Taylor Twellman joins ESPN FC to discuss what the next step will be for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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