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United’s goals came from winning the ball high up the pitch and breaking forward quickly before Brentford could reset their team shape. “That’s one of our strengths, we need to keep doing this,” Dalot said of counterattacking to MUTV. “The space is there, the quality of the players are there. Sometimes it’s just the serving …

Going back into pre-Premier League history, this was of course a more regular achievement, most commonly during the era of the Busby Babes when the vast majority of United’s goals was finished off by homegrown products. PREMIER LEAGUE GAMES WITH THREE DIFFERENT ACADEMY SCORERS FOR UNITED 19/01/22: Brentford (A) 3-1 – Anthony Elanga, Mason Greenwood, …

When asked by MUTV’s Stewart Gardner if Aaron might be available for the trip south to the capital, the boss replied: “No, not yet. He’s still ill, I’m afraid. “He will not be available for the game tomorrow and also probably not available for the West Ham game. Hopefully, after the international break, he will …

Rangnick – who has extensive experience managing in the Bundesliga after spells with clubs such as Schalke, Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig – says there’s every chance that a few goals and assists will soon see the creative Sancho flourish. “With those kinds of players, with those kinds of creative, offensive players, it’s all about confidence,” …

The first of these is today (Tuesday), on the eve of the Reds’ midweek game against Brentford, and it will be shown in full in The Manager’s Press Conference show on MUTV, ManUtd.com and the Manchester United App at 12:30 GMT.  Thereafter, fans can catch up by watching it via our on-demand video clips, as …

Not only has our no.7 been named in the FIFA FIFPRO World XI for 2021, but he is also the recipient of FIFA’s special #THEBEST award, for becoming the all-time record scorer in men’s international football, scoring 115 goals for Portugal. Announced at a glittering ceremony at FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland on Monday evening, …

Sweden have crunch World Cup play-offs coming up in a few months’ time. They are at home to Czech Republic on 24 March, with a chance to progress to a final against Russia or Poland, five days later. The prize at stake is a place in the finals in Qatar towards the end of the …

Jadon Sancho came on for Elanga in the second half and Ralf explained his selection choices are obviously taken on a game-by-game basis with the busy spell continuing. Following the midweek clash with the Bees, United welcome another London side, in-form West Ham United, to Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. “Anthony did well,” added Rangnick. …

Beyond the 32nd minute, United allowed a further three on De Gea’s goal before the break, with only one in return. The control was lost slightly. In the second half, after a tricky opening few minutes, United reasserted some control. Villa didn’t manage a shot between the 57th and 74th minutes, while United managed four. …

“I think when we played well was the moments we played more compact, more calm, with clear ideas about what we are doing, and everyone was following the ideas,” he continued. “So that’s why I think the first 30 minutes was really good. “After, the game started to be a little bit more balanced for …

The much-discussed team news will drop at exactly 16:30 GMT – one hour ahead of kick-off at Villa Park – and you can get it first via the United App, ManUtd.com, MUTV and our social channels. Don’t forget to make your United Predictions, either, for the chance to win a signed shirt. McTominay’s absence is a …

But what is the background to this competitive environment, which is great preparation for the action the Reds face at home and abroad over the course of the season? Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has lifted the lid on the sessions and provided unique insight to them during an exclusive interview with MUTV’s Mark Sullivan on …