After a frustrating night at Stoke, Manchester United showed an almost finished work in progress under Jose Mourinho by beating Champions League opponent Basel FC 3-0 at Old Trafford. It was a perfect night for David DeGea to get his 100 clean sheet mark as a red goal keeper, despite the absent of 2 main central defenders, Baily and Jones, both for suspension.
Down side of the night was when the most expensive Mourinho’s signing Paul Pogba was substituted after only 18 minutes. It is reported that his training regime contributes to the injury. However, substitute Fellaini opened the scoring after a pass from man of the match performer Ashley Young. Lukaku scored the second goal and the first night of Champions League return to Theater of Dreams closed by a goal from debutant Marcus Rashford.
The busy September period is getting more interesting. As Matic said in an interview, the Premier League is our main target. How is our odd in the competition where we have won 20 times? You can view all English Premier betting at William Hill. Even though Mourinho has never failed to win the domestic title in his second season at any of the teams he has managed – Porto, Chelsea (twice), Inter Milan and Real Madrid, I won’t underestimate Manchester City and Chelsea for the title.
Now first thing first, bring on Everton this weekend!
It was Mourihno’s replacements that made 2 goals (Rashford and Fellaini) and 1 assist (Lingard) which shows that our strength in this long season will be the squad’s depth.
The 24 year old French midfielder won the Europa League Player of the Season award after being chosen by a panel judges consist of every club managers involved in the group stage and 55 journalists.
If anyone can help Manchester United get back to the top of English football, it is Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku. The 24-year-old left fellow Premier League side Everton for United earlier this month and he has adjusted quickly to life at Old Trafford.
Lukaku got his name on the scoresheet in United’s 2-1 victory against Real Salt Lake on just his second appearance for the Red Devils and he will be looking to enjoy a successful pre-season ahead of what could be a memorable campaign for Jose Mourinho’s men.
According to statistics collected from the official Premier League website, Lukaku has scored 85 goals in 182 top flight appearances – an impressive return. If the big Belgian can do that at Everton, who knows how good he could be at United.
With the right service and a quick start to life at the Theatre of Dreams, Lukaku might go on to win the Golden Boot award – an accolade won by Harry Kane in each of the last two years. The sky really is the limit for Lukaku at United and Red Devils fans are right to be excited.
With Lukaku signed up for the next five years and Marcus Rashford still developing, United have plenty of potential in attacking areas but Mourinho’s men need more if they are going to win the Premier League title.
Reports are suggesting that Zlatan Ibrahimović could return to the club for one more year if United are willing to take a punt on the Sweden icon. Zlatan quickly became a fan favourite at Old Trafford last season but a serious injury cut his time at the club short – although he could sign a new deal in the near future.
Daley Blind on Zlatan Ibrahimovic: “No doubt he would again be another big signing for United & last year he gave a big boost for the team.” pic.twitter.com/YazM5deFpW
If there is one thing that Ibrahimović guarantees, it is goals. You could claim that Lukaku and Zlatan are too similar but Mourinho will be licking his lips at the prospect of using both big men in the starting line-up.
Just imagine Ibrahimović and Lukaku leading the line for United next season; the Red Devils might be predictable in terms of style but goals would be an absolute certainty. Most supporters are expecting Lukaku to notch at least 20 goals next season and Ibrahimović’s impact should take some of the pressure off his shoulders.
But even with Zlatan, doubts remain over United’s ability to compete on multiple fronts. The Red Devils will need to juggle their Champions League commitments whilst laying down the gauntlet to their domestic rivals in England’s top flight.
Ivan Perisic’s impending arrival from Inter Milan will offer Mourinho a viable option on the wings. Rashford, Anthony Martial, and Juan Mata are capable of doing a job out wide but none are conventional wingers and Perisic should get the best out of Lukaku and Ibrahimovic.
The Red Devils must sign at least two or three more players to give themselves the greatest possible chance of winning silverware this campaign. Heading into the 2017/18 season, the Premier League title has to be Mourinho’s number one priority.
A good European run is an added bonus but winning the domestic crown for the first time since 2013 is the aim. United haven’t won the title since Sir Alex Ferguson retired and Mourinho will be desperate to bring the good times back to Old Trafford.
“We see the Stretford End arising” is a famous quote from one of United’s chants and the Old Trafford faithful will be expecting big things from Mourinho’s men this season.
However, with so many new players to slot in, it could take some time for the Red Devils to gel. At the time of writing, United are a 3/1 shot according to bookmakers on Oddschecker but it may prove prudent to check out any promotions, such as Coral’s free bet offer, before betting on United this campaign.
Defensively, United are fairly solid and Victor Lindelof’s arrival will offer some reassurance to supporters who were worried ahead of the new season. In Eric Bailly, Marcos Rojo, Chris Smalling, and now Lindelof, Mourinho has four competent central defenders at his disposal and the Red Devils will be hard to break down if all four play well.
Last term, United had the joint-best defensive record in England’s top flight and it would take a brave man to back against the Red Devils repeating that feat once again. David de Gea looks set to stay at Old Trafford for the foreseeable future and that can only be positive for United’s title chances.
So, who could United sign to bolster the squad further? The Red Devils have been linked with a move for Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan but he will come at a price. According to various sources, Roma will accept a fee of no lower than £60 million – a figure that might be a little high for United’s liking.
The Belgium star is talented, there’s no doubting that, but Ed Woodward won’t want to pay over the odds for yet another player. United have struggled to command respect in the transfer market in recent years and it might be time for the Red Devils to start holding out for a fairer deal.
Wayne Rooney ended his 13 years brilliant career in Manchester United shirt with a move back to his childhood club Everton. I would wish him all the best of luck for the remaining of his career.
The club announced they’ve agreed fee with Everton FC for the transfer of Romelu Lukaku. Not my all time favorite player but he’s tested in the premier league for years already, scoring a lot of goals, and he’s only 24.
Last season, despite it being Jose Mourinho’s first campaign in charge, Manchester United managed to win three trophies: the Community Shield, the EFL Cup, and the Europa League. Winning Europe’s second-tier competition granted them passage to the Champions League in the upcoming campaign, but the team needs some adding to if United are to compete there and push for the top four in the Premier League.
It’s early days, and the Premier League doesn’t recommence until August 12, but Man United seem to be falling behind, especially as some of executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward’s targets have slipped through his fingers.
Thus far this summer, Manchester United has lost their top scorer of the 2016/17 campaign, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as they decided against renewing his contract and look set to lose club legend – who is still only 30-years-old – Wayne Rooney to a team who are now a rival in the standings, Everton.
The only player to come in so far is 22-year-old centre-back Victor Lindelöf. Centre-back was a major area of need, but will the young Swede be enough to fill it? Eric Bailly, who signed last summer, is only 22 now and impressed last season, so hopefully, Lindelöf is much of the same.
Unfortunately for United, the player who they were most heavily linked to, Antoine Griezmann, decided to remain at Atletico Madrid instead of making a huge move to the Premier League. On top of this, their Premier League rivals have either signed big or are close to securing deals with star players.
Manchester City have been splashing the cash left, right, and centre, already securing Bernardo Silva and new goalkeeper Ederson. Chelsea, the reigning champions, are yet to officially add more than a backup goalie – Willy Caballero, formerly of Manchester City – but they are reportedly edging closer to signing the likes of Antonio Rudiger and Alex Sandro. Arsenal have broken their transfer record to sign the much sought-after striker Alexandre Lacazette as well as procuring decent left-back Sead Kolasinac on a free.
Tottenham Hotspur are yet to make a move, but they already have what is likely the most well-rounded team in the league, which will only improve with time. Liverpool have managed to snag speedy winger Mohamed Salah and have been linked to the likes of Gelson Martins, Naby Keita, and Sergio Rico. Then there’s Everton – who finished one place and eight points back of United – who have broken the bank to acquire Michael Keane, Jordan Pickford, Davy Klaassen, Henry Onyekuru, and Sandro Ramirez.
In the football betting, Manchester United are 1/1 just to win a trophy next season, and given that they’re falling behind in this Premier League arms race, it’s no wonder that they’re expected to go without any silverware.
Manchester United may be behind the rest of the pack at this middling stage of the summer transfer window – with most clubs hoping to wrap up their business before the new season begins – but the Red Devils won’t leave it be.
There’s no doubt that United will continue to pursue big names to bolster their squad and make a real charge at the top four next season. However, they’ll need to land players who will upgrade the team, such as a left winger who can cross the ball, an attacking midfielder with flair, and a striker.
Manchester United are a force to be reckoned with this season. It looks like transfer target Antoine Griezmann, arguably one of the best players on the planet, will stay at Atletico Madrid for the time being – but that shouldn’t hinder United’s chances too much. According to various reports, the Red Devils are chasing Real Madrid star Alvaro Morata and he could be a better fit than the Frenchman.
Given the chance to prove his worth, Morata can show that he deserves to be ranked as one of the best strikers in European football. Statistics available from Soccerway shows that the 24-year-old scored 15 goals in 26 appearances this season – at an average rate of a goal every 89 minutes. At £70 million, he won’t come cheap but United are in desperate need of attacking help following Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s release at the end of the season.
No matter who United sign, Mourinho’s men will be there or thereabouts in the Premier League title race. As of June 26th, Bitcoin bettors looking for sports to bet on can back the Red Devils at 7/2 to win the crown; something that they haven’t been able to do since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. With Mourinho, a proven winner, at the helm, champagne could be flowing on the Old Trafford turf come next May.
Defensively, the Red Devils are well placed to challenge the likes of Chelsea, Tottenham and arch rivals Manchester City in the Premier League title race. David de Gea found himself in and out of the starting line-up last season but the Spain star can regain his rightful place as United’s number one shot stopper. In front of De Gea, Eric Bailly, Marcos Rojo and summer signing Victor Lindelof will provide assurance and protection to the United goal.
With a couple of astute additions, United will be in business. Last season, wayward efforts in front of the Old Trafford faithful let Mourinho’s men down. Draws against West Ham, Burnley and Bournemouth were just a few of United’s disappointing results and United must focus on their consistency against the Premier League’s “lesser” sides. If the Red Devils can turn those draws into victories, Mourinho’s side will be a LOT closer.
If truth be told, United should be competing for the crown every year. Mourinho is building a title-winning squad and challenging at the top should be United’s primary objective – even with the Premier League now more competitive than ever before. The Portuguese has had his fair share of difficulties in recent years but he remains one of the best managers in the business and his winning record is second to none.
Signing Antoine Griezmann would have been fantastic for supporters but United are well positioned to challenge without the Frenchman. Signing a proven striker like Morata is the key to United’s title chances this season and Mourinho knows it. The Old Trafford ‘fear factor’ will return in the near future and United could be set to secure more silverware in the not-so-distant future.
We have a good run of games, well, not always good but unbeaten nevertheless, in the premier league. But we’re currently 5th not at the top 2 where we usually belong. So we’re no invincibles, this is an overreaction.
After a frustrating night at Stoke, Manchester United showed an almost finished work in progress under Jose Mourinho by beating Champions League opponent Basel FC 3-0 at Old Trafford. It was a perfect night for David DeGea to get his 100 clean sheet mark as a red goal keeper, despite the absent of 2 main central defenders, Baily and Jones, both for suspension.
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