Barcelona icon Xavi has revealed his honest opinion of Jose Mourinho’s ‘defensive’ tactics at Manchester United, admitting that he ‘doesn’t enjoy’ the manager’s style. Mourinho is under intense scrutiny at United after only five wins in all competitions since the…
Jose Mourinho responds to Real Madrid speculation (Metro)
Jose Mourinho has rejected speculation that he wants to return to Real Madrid and says he’d be open to extending his Manchester United contract. Reports in Spain this week claimed Mourinho was Madrid’s first choice to replace Julen Lopetegui, who…
Jamie Redknapp backs Eddie Howe to take over at Manchester United
Jamie Redknapp believes Eddie Howe can take charge at any top six club and produce a legacy similar to the one Sir Alex Ferguson left at Manchester United. Howe is regarded as one of the best English managers in the…
Rio Ferdinand makes surprise prediction for Man Utd’s match-winner against Chelsea
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is expecting a big performance from striker Marcus Rashford when Jose Mourinho’s side visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The defender turned broadcaster says he wants Rashford to emulate his performance for England on Monday…
Scott McTominay set to leave Manchester United on loan
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is ready to let Scott McTominay leave the club on loan in January. The 21-year-old has started just twice so far this season and one was in an unorthodox centre-back position in a chastening 3-1…
Which is the best team in Premier League history? (BBC)
It’s one of football’s great debates – which top level team will go down in history as the best of the best? The Premier League Show has drawn up a shortlist of eight teams from the four clubs that have…
Carrick hails Mourinho as managerial ‘great’ alongside Ferguson (Guardian)
Manchester United coach Michael Carrick says Jose Mourinho is in an elite group alongside Alex Ferguson as one of the greatest managers of the past 30 years despite his current problems at Old Trafford. The former midfielder, 37, took up…
Man United in trouble and could lose Pogba, says Deschamps (Guardian)
Manchester United are in trouble and fans of Italian champions Juventus are right to dream of signing Paul Pogba, France’s World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday. “All of Manchester United are in trouble. Pogba is still the same…
Man Utd players have to stand up – Rooney (BBC)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is an “easy target” and the players “have to do better”, says former Old Trafford striker Wayne Rooney. Mourinho has come under pressure after United made their worst start to a league campaign for 29…