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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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And Jones, who signed a contract extension this week, said there had been a complete turnaround in recent weeks.
“Everyone’s got…
Mark Ogden and the FC crew examine the top-four in the Premier League, which is heating up as Man United improve and Chelsea struggle.
Manchester United defender Phil Jones has signed a new contract, the club have confirmed.
The England centre-…
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.
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ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop explains why Paul Pogba might want out at Manchester United and how Jose Mourinho could factor into his decision.
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MUNICH, Germany — Phil Jones has vowed to fight for his place at Manchester United even if Jose Mourinho gets his way and signs another defender before the deadline.
Sources have told ESPN FC United are looking to sign a centre-back before the start of the season with Jerome Boateng, Toby Alderweireld, Harry Maguire, Jose Gimenez and Kalidou Koulibaly all on the list of candidates.
Jones was restricted to 25 appearances last season because of injury but was first-choice towards the end of the campaign…
England defender Phil Jones is looking forward to facing Manchester United team mates Marouane Fellaini and Romelu Lukaku when they take on Belgium on Thursday.
Belgium’s Toby Alderweireld believes England have improved massively since Gareth Southgate took over and has created a positive mentality in the squad.
Belgium’s Roberto Martinez insists he must rotate his team against England to make sure his squad is fresh for the knockout stages. Phil Jones has told ESPN FC he is relishing the prospect of lining up against Manchester United teammates Romelu Lukaku and Marouane Fellaini when England face Belgium in their final World Cup group game on Thursday.
The match in Kaliningrad will decide who finishes top of Group G, with both sides already through to the round of 16 after two wins out of two.
Jones could get his first chance to impress in Russia, with manager Gareth Southgate set to rotate his squad against Roberto Martinez’s side,…
Phil Jones told ESPN that a club like Manchester United should be winning the league plus another trophy to make the season a success.
With the top-four race complete, Steve Nicol explains what Man United, Tottenham, and Liverpool will need to keep up with Man City next season.
Jose Mourinho isn’t about to celebrate Man United’s second-place finish, but acknowledges the work the club put in throughout the season.
Manchester United captain Michael Carrick thanks his teammates, manager and family following his final game at Old Trafford.
MANCHESTER, England — Phil Jones said Manchester United have added incentive to win the FA Cup because it would set up a Community Shield clash with Manchester City and give them the chance to put down an early marker ahead of next season.
United manager Jose Mourinho has made no secret of his desire to challenge for the title next season, and Jones insists getting a crack at the champions at Wembley on Aug. 5 — a week before the new season begins — would be a good way to start.
“It’s another…
Jose Mourinho isn’t about to celebrate Man United’s second-place finish, but acknowledges the work the club put in throughout the season.
The FC crew answer your tweets about whether playoffs will help competition in Europe’s top leagues, whether Conte or Mourinho is better to play for and much more.
Manchester United captain Michael Carrick thanks his teammates, manager and family following his final game at Old Trafford.
MANCHESTER, England — Phil Jones has told ESPN FC that lifting the FA Cup this weekend will not make it a successful season for Manchester United, but will show they are moving in the right direction.
United face Chelsea at Wembley after finishing second in the Premier League behind runaway champions Manchester City.
It is a chance to claim a third trophy in two years to add to their highest league finish since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, but Jones says expectations at Old Trafford are so…
With the FA Cup final on the horizon, Jose Mourinho rebuffs suggestions that the West Ham game was an audition for the likes of Scott McTominay and Luke Shaw.
The ESPN FC panel discuss Jose Mourinho’s relationship with his players and don’t believe he’s created an environment for success this season. LONDON — Ander Herrera has said Manchester United made too many mistakes to challenge for the Premier League title.
United have beaten each of their top-six rivals this season but are 19 points behind champions Manchester City after dropping points against six of the bottom seven — Stoke, West Brom, Southampton, Huddersfield, West Ham and Brighton.
“We can be unconcerned about all the work we’ve done,” Herrera told ESPN Brasil.
“I think that being at the second place is also worthy because the…
With the FA Cup final on the horizon, Jose Mourinho rebuffs suggestions that the West Ham game was an audition for the likes of Scott McTominay and Luke Shaw.
The ESPN FC panel discuss Jose Mourinho’s relationship with his players and don’t believe he’s created an environment for success this season. LONDON — Manchester United are “not proud” to have finished second in the Premier League, defender Phil Jones has said.
United secured second place with a 0-0 draw against West Ham at the London Stadium on Thursday, but Jones said that was nothing to celebrate.
“We’re not proud and shouting from the rooftops about it,” the England centre-back said.
“But we’ve finished second and we go into the FA Cup final [against Chelsea] with confidence.”
United are 19 points behind champions Manchester City…