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Romelu Lukaku’s goal drought should come as no surprise to Manchester United

The FC crew answer your tweets including Romelu Lukaku’s performance, the Champions League staggered kickoffs, Mesut Ozil’s recent form and more.

Romelu Lukaku scored twice in Belgium’s win over Switzerland, but the FC crew observe an inconsistency in front of goal for the Man United star.

Stevie Nicol feels Anthony Martial should remain at Man United with Jose Mourinho’s future with the club still in question.

Despite the 1-0 scoreline, the FC crew think Manchester United turned in a lacklustre performance against a dominant Juventus side.

Former Manchester United players Gary Neville and Paul Scholes reflect on the impact Cristiano Ronaldo made during his time at Old Trafford.

The FC crew are joined by Mark Ogden to discuss how Manchester United should approach a Juventus team with one of the best counterattacks in Europe.
There are many opinions and theories doing the rounds right now about Romelu Lukaku’s loss of form at Manchester United but, amid all the noise and conjecture, perhaps the reality is that the Belgium striker is performing just as he always has.
Maybe, as galling as it might be for Jose Mourinho and United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, the club got exactly what they over-paid for when investing what could end up as much as £90 million in the forward in July 2018.
Lukaku is a goal scorer…

Arsenal announce Unai Emery’s staff: Steve Bould stays, Jens Lehmann goes

With Unai Emery’s appointment as Arsenal head coach now official, the ESPN FC panel discuss what he’ll need to do to find success at the Emirates.

David Seaman believes that although a top four finish is achievable for Arsenal under Unai Emery, their defence needs to be addressed.

Stephan Lichtsteiner joins Arsenal on a free transfer and becomes the first signing for Unai Emery at his new club.
Former Arsenal defender Steve Bould will continue as an assistant head coach under Unai Emery but goalkeeping coach Jens Lehmann will depart after one season, the club announced on Tuesday.
Bould, who returned to the club under former manager Arsene Wenger in May 2012, is one of three holdovers in Emery’s backroom staff, with director of high performance Darren Burgess and goalkeeping coach Sal Bibbo, both appointed in July 2017, also continuing with the club.
“Unai has a very strong and talented…

Antonio Conte warns Chelsea: ‘We must change many players’

Antonio Conte declares himself a “serial winner” after Chelsea’s FA Cup win, and fires a message to the club’s hierarchy regarding his future.

The FC crew interpret what Willian’s now-deleted Instagram post says about Chelsea players’ relationship with Antonio Conte and Conte’s future.

Chelsea No. 1 Thibaut Courtois calls on the Chelsea board to spend big this summer if the club is to compete with Man City and United next season.
LONDON — Antonio Conte claimed that Chelsea do not have the players to be successful with a more expansive style of football after a dogged defensive display saw off Manchester United in the FA Cup final.
Eden Hazard broke the deadlock at Wembley when he won and converted a penalty in the 22nd minute and Chelsea spent much of the remainder of the game sitting deep to protect their lead, with Antonio Rudiger ultimately named man of the match for his part in keeping an uninspired United attack at…

Manchester City’s Khaldoon al Mubarak: ‘Relatively easy’ to convince Pep Guardiola to stay

Man City’s Vincent Kompany tells Alexis Nunes how their record-breaking season came together, what it’s like working under Pep Guardiola and more.

Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner react to Pep Guardiola signing a two-year extension and debate whether he can take Man City to the next level.

ESPN’s Manchester City correspondent Jonathan Smith discusses what the club need to do to defend the Premier League title.

ESPN’s Manchester City correspondent Jonathan Smith shares his view on a season where Manchester City finished champions 19 points ahead of Manchester United.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al Mubarak says it was “relatively easy” to convince manager Pep Guardiola to extend his stay at the Etihad Stadium.
The Catalan signed a two-year contract extension keeping him at the club until 2021, meaning he will be with the club a total of five years in total — more than his four at Barcelona and three with Bayern Munich. Guardiola said it was “a pleasure to be able work” at City and Al Mubarak says they have aimed to bring a positive culture to the club.
“Pep…

Man City and Pep Guardiola face unusual derby selection conundrum vs. United

W2W4 previews the Premier League action by highlighting its most compelling storylines as Man City host Man United with a chance to secure the title.

Guardiola’s selection headache
There were already whispers that Pep Guardiola might rest some of his key performers for Saturday’s Manchester derby, given the proximity to the Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Liverpool, but that now seems a certainty.
The 3-0 thumping at Anfield has made it a necessary risk. The other side of the…

Manchester City title party is Manchester United’s worst nightmare

In an exclusive interview with ESPN’s Max Bretos, Zlatan Ibrahimovic describes his relationship with Jose Mourinho and what it was like to play for ‘the Special One.’

Manchester City hope to clinch the title against rival Manchester United, but that’s only one of four derbies taking place this week.
It’s Manchester United’s worst nightmare — Manchester City will be confirmed as champions if they win the derby on Saturday evening.
Pep Guardiola’s men have swept all before them in the Premier League this season, with Jose Mourinho’s side well off the pace in second place.
Scott Patterson (United) and Simon Curtis (City) discuss the showdown at the Etihad.
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1. How would it feel if City won the league on Saturday?
Simon Curtis: Invigorating. The evolution from absolutely dreading derby days…

Ogden: Rooney is a spent force

Mark Ogden doubts Wayne Rooney could meet the expectations that would be placed on him if he returns to Everton.

Pep aims for City to close out games better

Pep Guardiola’s only complaint with Man City’s victory is that their aggression let up once they took a 2-0 lead.

Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane help Manchester City sink Sunderland

Leroy Sane and Sergio Aguero continued their scoring ways as Man City sealed a comfortable win against lowly Sunderland.

Janusz Michallik says while Man City didn’t overpower Sunderland, Sergio Aguero and company took their opportunities.

Pep Guardiola’s only complaint with Man City’s victory is that their aggression let up once they took a 2-0 lead.

SUNDERLAND, England — Three quick thoughts from Manchester City’s 2-0 Premier League win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

1. Aguero, Sane quality sinks Sunderland

Manchester City won comfortably here to climb to third in the Premier League, but without playing anywhere near their best. The quality came in their goals, two slices of elite-level quality from Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane that gave sorry Sunderland no hope of pulling off a surprise.

There might have been a…

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