Manchester United fans discuss the loss of atmosphere at one of the most recognisable stadiums in football.
Manchester United are a club that rarely give second chances. But when they are deserved, players can flourish. In the 4-0 win over Crystal Palace at the weekend, they started with three who have now become central to their ambitions.
With two goals against Palace, the most obvious of these is Marouane Fellaini — a late arrival in David Moyes’ first transfer window and the lightning rod for the discontent of so many supporters. The Belgian midfielder has been in excellent form of late, but let…

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Shaka Hislop says Jose Mourinho should stop complaining about the weather and be happy with United’s win at Southampton.

Jose Mourinho blends Man United’s win with a laundry list of the things they could have done better to see out Southampton.
Romelu Lukaku and Marouane Fellaini were prepared. The Belgian internationals were big targets for left-back Ashley Young, the right footer who was making his third successive start of the season at Southampton.
With 20 minutes gone on Saturday, Young curled a perfect cross toward Lukaku, the man on a mission to finish as the Premier League’s top scorer this season. The striker got the better of defenders Wesley Hoedt and Ryan Bertrand and headed toward Fraser Forster’s goal.
After the Southampton…

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Romelu Lukaku has six goals in six premier league matches as Manchester United win again.

Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands by referee Craig Pawson in the waning moments of Man United’s 1-0 win at Southampton.
SOUTHAMPTON, England — Three thoughts on Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Southampton at St Mary’s in the Premier League.
1. United march on with narrow win
Manchester United remain level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League although this was not a win to occupy too much space in end-of-season video compilations. It was, however, the kind of victory title-chasing teams tend to eke out and, although Southampton responded well after Romelu Lukaku scored what proved to be the…

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Manchester United dealt a convincing 3-0 win to Basel but lost Paul Pogba in the first half who came off with a hamstring injury.

Goalscorers Marouane Fellaini and Romelu Lukaku speak after beating Basel 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League.

MANCHESTER, England — Three quick points from Manchester United’s 3-0 win over FC Basel at Old Trafford in the group stage of the Champions League.

1. Pogba injury blights United’s winning return
It was almost the perfect return to the Champions League for Manchester United, but the 3-0 Group A victory against FC Basel at Old Trafford was marred by captain Paul Pogba limping off with a hamstring injury early in the first half.

Pogba, handed the captain’s armband for the game for the…

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The latest transfer rumours from around the world.
Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the whisper.
Here are today’s top five emerging whispers for the summer. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for all the latest gossip.
Stuart Dallas to Norwich City
Norwich City are looking to raid Championship rivals Leeds United to sign Dallas. The winger’s contract expires next summer and…

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Watch as newly minted Manchester United signing Romelu Lukaku partakes in his first training session with the club.

Alexis Nunes asks Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku which skill they admire most from the other.

Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku talk how they met each other as young players in England.

Alexis Nunes interviews Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku on their friendship that will now extend onto the pitch.

Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku interview each other for ESPN FC and discuss all things related to their summer holiday in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES — Luke Shaw and Ashley Young trained separately as Manchester United got their preseason preparations underway in California.
Jose Mourinho’s squad trained at Drake Stadium on the UCLA campus on Monday morning after arriving in Los Angeles on Sunday evening.
Romelu Lukaku was part of the group after his £75 million move from Everton was announced just an hour before the session was due to start.
Shaw and Young trained away from the main group as they continue their recovery from…

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The ESPN FC crew discuss Celta Vigo and who could be on their way out of Manchester United.

The ESPN FC crew discuss Celta Vigo and who could be on their way out of Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho got some good news ahead of Manchester United’s Europa League semifinal first leg trip to Celta Vigo.
The Reds boss may think it is about time.
Instead of heading to Spain without a recognised senior centre-back, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling all trained at Carrington on Wednesday morning. Paul Pogba was there, too, after missing the last two games with what has been described as “muscle fatigue”.
There are still issues. It is difficult to know how fit Jones…

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Jose Mourinho speaks after Manchester United drop points against Swansea City.

Layla Anna-Lee and Stewart Robson assess Jose Mourinho’s complaints over Manchester United’s fixture congestion.
Ashley Young admits Manchester United’s failure to put teams away at Old Trafford has undermined them this season, while Jose Mourinho has hinted he could play his under-23 side in the season’s final game against Crystal Palace.
United were 1-0 up against relegation strugglers Swansea on Sunday but had to settle for a point when Gylfi Sigurdsson equalised with a free-kick 11 minutes from time.
That was their 14th draw of the Premier League season and 10th at home, a record that has compromised their…

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The FC crew talk tactics in the United v Chelsea match, and how Manchester shut down Chelsea’s free-flowing style.
Ashley Young has said he has had no indication whether he has a future at Manchester United, despite his return to favour under Jose Mourinho seeing him captain the team to victory over Chelsea on Sunday.
Young, a £15 million signing from Aston Villa in 2011, rejected a lucrative transfer to Chinese club Shandong Luneng in January after being told by Mourinho that he would play a significant role in the second half of the campaign.
The 31-year-old has since made 10 senior appearances since…

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