Ashley Young – Football Scout

Pickford, Stones, Trippier and Maguire struggle after England World Cup heroics

The ESPN FC panel predict who will finish 4th in the Premier League, with no one believing Manchester United can get it done.
Manchester City’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United may prove to the decisive moment in the title race, as Pep Guardiola’s side overcame their final serious test.

They did it, however, without John Stones. For a game against a counter-attacking United side boasting little else other than speed upfront, Guardiola chose to field the somewhat immobile Vincent Kompany alongside Aymeric Laporte. On the bench, meanwhile, was Nicolas Otamendi. Stones didn’t even make the 18-man squad, with no suggestion…

Manchester United to take ‘strongest possible action’ after Young receives racist abuse

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley believes Manchester United got a dose of reality following their three-goal defeat in Barcelona.
Manchester United have said they will take “the strongest possible action” against any supporter found to have sent Ashley Young racist abuse on social media following the Champions League defeat to Barcelona.
Young was subjected to a torrent of abusive messages on Twitter during and after the 3-0 defeat at Camp Nou on Tuesday night.

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Sources have told ESPN FC that the messages have been reported to Greater Manchester Police and to Twitter while the club will to do everything they can to weed out…

Manchester United’s Ashley Young on pitch invasions, fan violence: Football needs to act

The Gunners hand Ole Gunnar Solskjaer his first domestic loss as Manchester United manager.

Steve Nicol breaks down Manchester United’s first Premier League loss under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a 2-0 defeat at Arsenal.

Arsenal overtake Manchester United for the 4th spot in the Premier League table after beating them 2-0 at the Emirates.
Ashley Young has called on football chiefs to do more to protect players after a pitch invader confronted Manchester United teammate Chris Smalling during the defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.
Police have confirmed a man has been arrested on suspicion of common assault and pitch invasion after the incident which occurred during the celebrations following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s penalty to make it 2-0.
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Flamengo: Tragedy in the Vulture’s Nest
On Feb. 8, a fire at an uninspected youth dorm at one of Brazil’s highest-earning clubs killed 10 young players. How?

The greatest game never played
When Boca Juniors and River Plate were set to meet in Argentina’s most important match, Buenos Aires lost its mind, writes Wright Thompson.

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It came just hours after a man was charged with assaulting Aston Villa’s…

Manchester United critics can dismiss Champions League chances vs. PSG if they want – Young

Romelu Lukaku struck late to lead Manchester United past Southampton side in a match loaded with stunning goals at Old Trafford.

Romelu Lukaku assesses Man United’s resilient win over Southampton and backs Paul Pogba to bounce back following his missed penalty kick.

Romelu Lukaku struck late to lead Manchester United past Southampton side in a match loaded with stunning goals at Old Trafford.
MANCHESTER, England — Ashley Young has said he is happy for critics to write off Manchester United’s chances against Paris Saint-Germain but insists Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attacking philosophy will make them a threat at Parc des Princes.
United will need to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg to progress to the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the first time since 2014.
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Flamengo: Tragedy in the Vulture’s Nest
On Feb. 8, a fire at an uninspected youth dorm at one of Brazil’s highest-earning clubs killed 10 young players. How?

The greatest game never played
When Boca Juniors and River Plate were set to meet in Argentina’s most important match, Buenos Aires lost its mind, writes Wright Thompson.

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They will have to do it with a threadbare squad with 10 senior players missing through injury or suspension but…

Manchester United will find ‘another gear’ against Liverpool – Ashley Young

The crew debate on whether Manchester United interim manger Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done enough to win the job, or if Mauricio Pochettino will be next in command.

Paul Pogba and Ander Herrera secured Man United’s place in the FA Cup quarterfinals as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side knocked out 2018 winners Chelsea.
Ashley Young has warned Liverpool that Manchester United have “another gear” ahead of their Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
United warmed up with a 2-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup on Monday to make it 11 wins from 13 games under caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and after a hugely impressive performance at Stamford Bridge, Young said they are ready to step it up against Jurgen Klopp’s title challengers.
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How Mourinho unravelled at Man United
Fear, paranoia, difficult behaviour and constant battling with club officials and players led to the inevitable, writes Rob Dawson.

The greatest game never played
When Boca Juniors and River Plate were set to meet in Argentina’s most important match, Buenos Aires lost its mind, writes Wright Thompson.

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“I think we had another gear to go,” Young said. “It was very good to get the…

Manchester United’s Martial: It’s easier to play for Solskjaer than Mourinho

With Edinson Cavani picking up an injury against Bordeaux, the FC panel examine how PSG would line up if he’s ruled out against Manchester United.

Manchester United eased past a woeful Fulham side to move up to 4th place in the Premier League.

Following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s 10th win in 11 games as caretaker manager at Man United, Paul Mariner thinks the job he’s done should not be understated.

ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner recaps Man United’s dominant display against Fulham, in particularly that of the Frenchmen Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba.

Manchester United eased past a woeful Fulham side to move up to 4th in the Premier League.
Anthony Martial has said it is “easier” to play under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer than Jose Mourinho, adding that Manchester United could have an advantage ahead of the Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain because of high-profile absentees for the French champions.
Martial has been key to United’s attacking approach under caretaker manager Solskjaer, who has started his reign at Old Trafford with 10 wins from 11 games.
The France international said he has been told to “attack more” and warned…

Manchester United under Jose Mourinho were ‘laughing stock’ – Phil Jones

With Edinson Cavani picking up an injury against Bordeaux, the FC panel examine how PSG would line up if he’s ruled out against Manchester United.

Manchester United eased past a woeful Fulham side to move up to 4th place in the Premier League.

Following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s 10th win in 11 games as caretaker manager at Man United, Paul Mariner thinks the job he’s done should not be understated.

ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner recaps Man United’s dominant display against Fulham, in particularly that of the Frenchmen Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba.

Manchester United eased past a woeful Fulham side to move up to 4th in the Premier League.
Manchester United defender Phil Jones has said the club were a “laughing stock” under Jose Mourinho.
Mourinho was sacked on Dec. 18 with United 11 points adrift of the Champions League places. However, eight wins from nine under replacement Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has seen the club climb up to fourth place for the first time since the opening day of the season.
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How Mourinho unravelled at Man United
Fear, paranoia, difficult behaviour and constant battling with club officials and players led to the inevitable, writes Rob Dawson.

The greatest game never played
When Boca Juniors and River Plate were set to meet in Argentina’s most important match, Buenos Aires lost its mind, writes Wright Thompson.

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And Jones, who signed a contract extension this week, said there had been a complete turnaround in recent weeks.
“Everyone’s got…

Nemanja Matic, Ashley Young 8/10 as Man United come back for Burnley draw

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s unbeaten run as Manchester United manager continues as Victor Lindelof stole a late goal in stoppage time against Burnley.

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United scored twice in the final three minutes to earn a 2-2 draw with Burnley at Old Trafford. The result ended a run of eight straight wins under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but United remain unbeaten under the Norwegian despite Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood putting Burnley 2-0 up in the second half.

Paul Pogba scored a penalty on 87 minutes to pull a goal back before Victor Lindelof got his first for the club two minutes into injury time to earn a point after substitute…

Manchester United target Herrera, Mata, Young extensions – sources

Mark Ogden and the FC crew explain why they aren’t falling in love with the idea of making Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United’s permanent manager.
Manchester United remain committed to agreeing new deals with Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Ashley Young despite letting the trio enter the last six months of their contracts, sources have told ESPN FC.
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They have been free to negotiate with clubs outside England from Jan. 1 but United are confident they will reach agreements as negotiations continue.
Mata, 30, is keen to stay at Old Trafford but has been the subject of interest from a number of clubs in the Premier League and across Europe.
Herrera…

Manchester United will go on the attack against Liverpool at Anfield – Ashley Young

Luka Modric leads a Clasico-dominated list of the best central midfielders, as Paul Pogba’s positioning causes a stir.

Jose Mourinho praised Paul Pogba and outlined what he needs to do to get back into the starting XI.

Jose Mourinho feels Man United fans cannot point the finger at any of his players following their 4-1 win over Fulham.
MANCHESTER, England — Ashley Young has warned Premier League leaders Liverpool that Manchester United will attack from the start at Anfield on Sunday.
United manager Jose Mourinho has said slow starts have been a key reason for his team’s disappointing league position but, after a change of tack against Arsenal and Fulham, Young is keen to maintain the momentum and inflict Liverpool’s first league defeat of the season.
“Everyone knows what the Liverpool games are like,” Young said. “We should play…

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