Archives: Manchester United

Maybe it’s better that Paul Scholes kept his words to himself because he made himself look rather silly tonight with his analysis on Sky Sports after his Manchester United team were ripped to shreds by Manchester City. Unbelievably, instead of … Continue reading →

Manchester City scored a morale-boosting 3-0 victory against their rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford today with two goals by Edin Dzeko and a goal by Yaya Toure. Despite the scoreline, there were moments in the game where Manchester United … Continue reading →

One of England’s biggest matches of the season kicks off today under unfamiliar circumstances with the current Premier League title-holders playing against the team that is battling to win the title, while the red half of Manchester are fighting to … Continue reading →

In spite of winning three games in a row, including a pivotal 3-0 win in the Champions League against Greek side Olympiakos, since David Moyes became the new manager of Manchester United, results overall have been far from impressive. The … Continue reading →

When Sir Alex Ferguson gave his final, impassioned speech as manager on Old Trafford’s hallowed turf last May, he urged the Manchester United fans to stick with the new gaffer even through the tough times. After the win against Wigan … Continue reading →

In the build-up to Tuesday’s Manchester derby, which will be televised live on US television at 3pm ET on NBCSN, here are 5 misconceptions about the match between Manchester United and Manchester City: 1. Manchester United are more motivated than … Continue reading →

Wayne Rooney scored a remarkable goal for Manchester United against West Ham United in the Premier League Saturday with a long-range effort that sailed into the Hammers goal. It was reminiscent of the wonder goal that put David Beckham on … Continue reading →

After a rip-roaring round of 16, the line-up for the Champions League quarterfinals was confirmed this morning. Given the quality of the teams remaining in the competition, we always knew we were going to be in store for some more … Continue reading →

Over the past two weeks, the UEFA Champions League has featured a number of stellar individual performances, both in dead-rubber games and crucial deciding encounters. We select the best performances and bring you the team of the Champions league last-16 … Continue reading →

The quarterfinal line-up for the Champions League is complete after the second legs of the final four last-16 ties were played out this week. And if you cast your eyes over the teams that remain, this season’s tournament is shaping … Continue reading →

In a turning of the tables, it was Manchester United not Olympiakos who qualified for the UEFA Champions League quarter final Wednesday night. From the first minute to the last, it was Manchester United commanding the pitch of Old Trafford. … Continue reading →

Manchester United manager David Moyes has his back against the wall if some media reports are to be believed. Despite signs that the manager was beginning to get the Red Devils turned in the right direction, time and again when … Continue reading →

There are three books about Manchester United that are worth reading, and that combined may bring this season into a little better perspective. Two of them were published within the last year, but it’s best to begin chronologically with the … Continue reading →

“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Manchester United is staring at what could be its last Champions League home match for some time when it … Continue reading →

Key members of Manchester United’s boardroom are contemplating replacing David Moyes as manager, while Louis van Gaal has been tipped as a potential replacement, according to sources to ESPN. According to the report, members of the Glazer family are now more … Continue reading →

Manchester United barely put up a fight against Liverpool. The Reds absolutely embarrassed their hosts at the Theatre of Dreams with a sublime display. The most damning part of the monumental 0-3 defeat for Manchester United against Liverpool was that … Continue reading →

Today’s Super Sunday matches between Manchester United and Liverpool as well as Tottenham Hotspur versus Arsenal provide an opportunity to earn bragging rights. League positions matter today, but winning a local derby is often more important than anything else. As … Continue reading →

This Sunday, World Soccer Talk will debut a brand-new feature to our Open Threads. In addition to the usual (and popular) Open Thread where readers can join the conversation in the comments section while watching games, we’ll be offering a … Continue reading →