Fred – Football Scout

Paul Pogba bags a brace, Fred strong in midfield as Man United edge West Ham

An underwhelming Manchester United picked up a vital three points against West Ham thanks to two Paul Pogba penalties.

MANCHESTER, England — Paul Pogba rescued Manchester United with two penalties as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side survived a scare against West Ham at Old Trafford to win 2-1.

The Frenchman blasted United in front from the spot after 19 minutes following Robert Snodgrass’ challenge on Juan Mata.

Felipe Anderson levelled early in the second half after a mistake from David De Gea but as West Ham went in search of a winner, Ryan Fredericks brought down Anthony Martial in the penalty area on 80 minutes…

Fred EXCLUSIVE: Man United’s win at PSG his “best moment” since moving to Premier League

PARIS — On Wednesday night, one of the greatest nights in Manchester United’s history, Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos (“Fred”) the club’s fourth-most expensive signing ever, had his best game for the club he joined last July. Alongside Scott McTominay in central midfield, the two “irregulars” stepped in due to injuries and suspensions, and faced the daunting prospect of taking on the brilliance of Marco Verratti and Julian Draxler, with Marquinhos just behind them. It was a tough test, one…

Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba and Man United legends celebrate PSG defeat on social media

Marcus Rashford’s late penalty sparked joy among the United fans and players given that it sent them through to the Champions League quarterfinals against all odds.

It was a remarkable night for Manchester United in the Champions League as their 3-1 away win, clinched in the most dramatic of circumstances Wednesday, ended up putting them in the quarterfinals at Paris Saint-Germain’s expense.

The victory was sealed in injury time with a VAR-assisted penalty that Marcus Rashford duly converted to give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer & Co. the victory on away goals, which prompted a flurry of social media celebrations from players past and present. And rightly so: Paul…

Romelu Lukaku scores twice, Chris Smalling ‘fantastic’ as Man United shock PSG

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

PARIS — Manchester United are through to the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the first time since 2014 after a remarkable night in Paris.

A stoppage-time penalty from Marcus Rashford, awarded by VAR, sealed a 3-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s injury-hit side made history at Parc des Princes.

In 34 attempts, no club had ever gone through after losing the first leg at home by two or more goals. That was until a double from Romelu Lukaku, the first coming inside…

Fred needs to take Man United chance at Palace – Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was coy about his injured squad but did mention some young reserves might be called on for their midweek game at Crystal Palace.

The Exploding Heads bring you all the best bits from an action-packed Premier League and Carabao Cup weekend in a convenient 90-second (plus stoppages) package.
MANCHESTER, England — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Fred faces a fight to secure a regular place in his Manchester United team but could get a chance to impress at Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
The £47 million Brazilian midfielder, the fourth most expensive signing in United’s history, has not started a Premier League game since Boxing Day.
He was overlooked in favour of Scott McTominay and then Andreas Pereira as Solskjaer’s side were hit by more injury problems during Sunday’s goalless home…

After going unbeaten in their first 15 Premier League games, the FC crew try to pinpoint what’s gone wrong for Man City in their last three out of four.

As we hit the peak of the festive season and approach the start of the January transfer window, now is a good time to take a look back at the Premier League. The competition is hitting its halfway point after 19 matches, and following a suffocating performance from Manchester City last season, the race between City and Liverpool (with Tottenham Hotspur on the outside) is shaping up to present the most exciting second half of a campaign since Leicester claimed the title in 2016.

Today, I’m going…

Torreira, Fabinho, Jorginho and Fred defining their clubs’ seasons

Check out every goal scored in the Premier League this weekend including Xherdan Shaqiri’s brace, Christian Eriksen’s winner and more.

The boys from Exploding Heads bring you everything that happened from the Premier League weekend in a tidy 90-second (plus stoppages) package.

In the summer, no fewer than four of the Premier League’s Big Six signed potentially game-changing South American central midfielders.

Arsenal landed Sampdoria’s Lucas Torreira of Uruguay, Liverpool captured Brazilian right-back-cum-midfielder Fabinho from Monaco, Manchester United bought Shakhtar Donetsk’s Fred, another Brazilian, and new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri brought Brazilian-turned-Italian Jorginho across from his old club Napoli. Their experiences thus far have summarised their…

Fred, Phil Jones fall flat as Man United squander opportunity to win Group H at Valencia

Manchester United missed the opportunity to top Group H with a miserable defeat to Valencia.
Juventus’ surprise 2-1 defeat against Young Boys in Switzerland meant United would have topped the group with a victory in Spain but they were second best against a team who are currently 15th in La Liga.
Substitute Marcus Rashford provided the only highlight after Carlos Soler strike and a Phil Jones own goal had seen United go 2-0 down for the seventh time in 23 games this season.
There was little for…

Manchester United under pressure due to poor form – Fred

Manchester United’s Brazilian midfielder Fred says any club would be under pressure if results were not going their way.

Brazil and Manchester United’s Fred insists he is honoured to be called up for the national team but insists he is looking forward to being back at the club despite recent negative results. Fred has told his Manchester United teammates the only way to ease the pressure at Old Trafford is to improve results.
Jose Mourinho’s side have won just five of their first 11 games of the season and sit eighth in the Premier League table, seven points behind Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.
The disappointing start to the campaign has led to question marks over Mourinho’s position and Fred, a £47 million summer signing from Shakhtar Donetsk, insists the only way to fix the situation…

Manchester United players and Jose Mourinho are together amid rift reports – Fred

Ian Darke joins the ESPN FC panel to preview Manchester United’s game on Monday against Tottenham.

Ian Darke joins the ESPN FC panel to preview Manchester United’s game on Monday against Tottenham.
Manchester United midfielder Fred denied there is a rift between the players and manager Jose Mourinho and said everyone at the club is on the same page.
Mourinho said in a news conference on Friday that it has been a “difficult week” following the 3-2 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion.
But ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s visit to Old Trafford on Monday, Fred said everyone is pulling in the same direction.
“The media love to talk,” Fred told ESPN Brasil. “The dressing room has an excellent atmosphere….

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