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Alexis Nunes and Alejandro Moreno go head-to-head predicting all the Premier League match ups of the weekend, including the big one on Sunday between at Man United and Liverpool.

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.
Manchester United fear midfielder Nemanja Matic could be out for a month, sources have told ESPN FC.
The Serbia international was ruled out of the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday after picking up an injury in training on Saturday. Scott McTominay took his place in midfield.
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The 30-year-old has been a regular in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s midfield since the Norwegian took over from Jose Mourinho in December. He has not missed a league game since the 1-1 draw with Wolves…

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Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lauded his side’s efforts to see out a hard-fought victory against Leicester City.

Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno examine the re-emergence of Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba and Manchester United at large since Jose Mourinho left.

Paul Pogba set up Marcus Rashford for the only goal of the match as Manchester United continue to close in on top four.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford comments on his side’s 0-1 win over Leicester City and the team’s chances of making the top four.

Paul Pogba set up Marcus Rashford for the only goal of the match as Manchester United continue to close in on Top four.
Nemanja Matic will not face retrospective action from the Football Association for his tackle on Harvey Barnes during Manchester United’s win over Leicester, sources have told ESPN FC.
The midfielder, who had already been booked, escaped punishment for his challenge on Barnes in the second half at the King Power Stadium on Sunday as United held on for a 1-0 victory after Marcus Rashford’s early goal.
Sources have told ESPN FC that referee Mike Dean saw the incident at the time and the FA will not…

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Steve Nicol breaks down all of Saturday’s Premier League action, including Man United’s win at Bournemouth, and Liverpool and Arsenal’s draw.

Despite Man United’s late win at Bournemouth Steve Nicol thinks their continued bad start to games are down to one man.

Jose Mourinho explained Romelu Lukaku’s omission and believes Ander Herrera made the difference in Man United’s win.
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has said he will not wear a Remembrance poppy on his shirt because it is a reminder of bombing on his homeland of Serbia.
The 30-year-old was the only United player not to have a poppy embroidered on his shirt for the 2-1 win at Bournemouth on Saturday.
He will not wear one for the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium, which takes places on Remembrance Sunday, and explained he has come to the decision after experiencing the 1999 offensive to…

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Paul Mariner reacts to Wayne Rooney’s defence of Jose Mourinho, in which the Man United legend called for player accountability at Old Trafford.
Nemanja Matic is a doubt for Manchester United’s Premier League clash at Chelsea on Oct. 20 after being sent home from international duty with Serbia because of a back injury, sources have told ESPN FC.
Jose Mourinho faces a nervous two weeks while 11 first-team players spend time with their countries. Matic is the second player to return to the club with an injury after Luke Shaw was ruled out of England duty. The United manager cannot afford any more injury problems as he prepares for a critical…

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The FC crew point to Man United’s first-half performance at Burnley as the expectation for how Jose Mourinho’s side should play all the time.

Jose Mourinho assesses Manchester United’s performance in their win at Burnley and responds to Marcus Rashford’s red card.

Marcus Rashford was given a straight red in the second half but Manchester United were already in the lead, beating Burnley 2-0 and winning their second game of the season.

Watford maintain their scintillating start to the season, beating a loaded Tottenham side and maintaining their perfect record heading into the international break.

Marcus Rashford was given a straight red in the second half but Manchester United were already in the lead, beating Burnley 2-0 and winning their second game of the season.
BURNLEY, England — Nemanja Matic is grateful to Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho for taking the pressure off the players during their slump in form with a string of controversial news conferences.
United started the season with two defeats from their first three games, but Mourinho drew the focus onto himself, rather than performances on the pitch, with a number of eye-catching public statements, including quoting German philosopher Georg Hegel and asking for more “respect” for his achievements.
“He…

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