Gab Marcotti identifies areas of Manchester United’s squad that need strengthening in January.
Ed Woodward has hit back at criticism of his Manchester United leadership by branding suggestions he picks which players to buy as “a myth” and “insulting.”
Woodward has overseen a trying spell since taking over for chief executive David Gill in 2013, during which time United have slipped from Premier League champions to regularly missing out on a place in the Champions League.
Much of the fans’ fury has been directed at the owners, the Glazer family, and the board — particularly after a dismal…
The ESPN FC crew debate whether or not Arsenal are good enough to finish third this year.
Arsenal are up to third, and Craig Burley says Unai Emery’s side can still go to another level.
Craig Burley and Stevie Nicol say Nicolas Pepe looks like “a flash in the pan” after failing to live up to the hype so far at Arsenal. Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has said he is always blamed when things go wrong at Arsenal, but that he will remain at the club until “at least 2021.”
The former Germany international has struggled for game time this season, making just one Premier League and one Carabao Cup performance and not yet completing a full 90 minutes, but has insisted he will try to prove himself at the Emirates, rather than looking for minutes elsewhere.
“When I signed the new deal, I thought about it very carefully…
Mark Ogden explains why Jose Mourinho and Daniel Levy would never be able to coexist at Tottenham.
Steve Nicol says the fans at Old Trafford have to inspire Manchester United to have a chance vs. Liverpool.
Taylor Twellman breaks down Josef Martinez’s movement ahead of Atlanta United vs. New England Revolution.
The 2019 MLS Cup playoffs begin with Round 1 kicking off Saturday.
The international break has come and gone, meaning the revamped MLS Cup playoffs are about to kick off. A 14-team field, single elimination all the way to MLS Cup, no more international breaks interrupting the postseason in its most dramatic moments — the 2019 playoffs have a fresh, vibrant feel. With that buzz firmly established, we break down each of the six Round 1 matchups, which start Saturday.
Jump to: Atlanta vs. New England | Seattle vs. Dallas | Toronto vs. D.C. | Salt Lake vs. Portland…
Mark Donaldson and Alejandro Moreno share their predictions for the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs.
Arsenal’s attack has always been exciting, but their inability to defend and their lack of physicality have made them harmless in top competitions.
Lee Hendrie scored in the third minute to put Aston Villa in front, but it didn’t matter. Arsenal would score and score again, and Arsenal would win. Because Arsenal always won.
Sure enough, Robert Pirès equalised from the penalty spot, and after Thierry Henry had given the home side the lead on the stroke of half-time, Pirès swept home his second goal to seal a routine 3-1 victory. “I don’t think they would have panicked at even two goals down,” beaten manager David O’Leary said. “They’ve…
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. Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has escaped unhurt after being involved in a car crash, sources have told ESPN FC.
Aguero did not need medical treatment after the incident in Manchester on Wednesday morning which caused minor damage to the front right wheel of his Range Rover.
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Taylor Twellman previews the MLS playoffs and explains why Bob Bradley won’t let LAFC rest on their laurels.
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti provides the latest on the Catalonia protests and how they may impact La Liga.
Shaka Hislop reacts to reports that Barcelona are interested in Marcus Rashford over Roberto Firmino.
Ale Moreno feels international duty will bring a huge deal of confidence for Antoine Griezmann.
Alejandro Moreno breaks down Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s impact on El Clasico.
Lionel Messi was presented with the European Golden Shoe on Wednesday for a record-breaking sixth time after holding off a challenge from Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe.
Messi, 32, scored 36 league goals for Barcelona last season to finish ahead of Mbappe, who scored 33 in France, and Sampdoria’s Fabio Quagliarella, who netted 26 times in Italy’s Serie A.
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It was the third successive season that the Barca forward has…