Month: December 2016 | No Question About That

Winter is here, Mourinho’s men must own it

December 11, 2016 by Ed

Victory in the Premier League at last. Recent draws against Burnley, Stoke City, Arsenal, West Ham United and Everton had threatened to derail Manchester United’s domestic season, putting qualification for the Champions League at risk and ending all hope of a challenge for the title. Yet, Sunday’s narrow win over Tottenham Hotspur offers some light. Not only that United can salvage the campaign, but make up a six point gap to fourth-placed Manchester City. It is a scenario that will require the Reds to go on a lengthy winning run this winter.

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League, Old Trafford, 11 December 2016

Mourinho seeks points with Reds domestic hopes on the line

December 10, 2016 by Thomas Willoughby

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Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur

At what point does, seemingly, appalling luck become par for the course? Since Manchester United last picked up maximum points in a Premier League game, a very familiar pattern has played out: dominant in possession, much of the play, very few chances taken. Three matches, three 1-1 draws. It has left the Reds 13 points off the Premier League leaders.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan, a player mirroring United’s story

December 9, 2016 by Thariq Amir

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Henrikh Mkhitarayan

For a while it appeared that Henrikh Mkhitarayan’s Manchester United career would never get beyond the “what if?” stage. The Armenian seemed destined for an ignominious exit, with José Mourinho unimpressed. Yet, the summer signing from Borussia Dortmund is now in the team, making a second Premier League start against Everton, months after that fateful début against Manchester City in September. Then came that spectacular goal in Ukraine on Thursday. It may be too soon to start celebrating, but there are signs that the tide is slowly turning in Mkhitarayan’s favour. Can he can finally light up Old Trafford? One hopes – and for a long time to come.

Everton v Manchester United, Premier League, Goodison Park, 4 December 2016

Frustrating Reds look to build on Cup success

December 3, 2016 by Liam Bryce

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Everton, Premier League

It’s official – Manchester United has made the leap from chronically depressing to mind-bogglingly frustrating. In what feels like a cruel joke, José Mourinho’s side is now, in many ways, the antithesis of Louis van Gaal’s uninspiring outfit, but for the rather large caveat of being unable to find the net. That will have to change with the Reds at Everton this weekend.

Carrick successor should be United’s priority in January window

December 2, 2016 by Magnus Henderson

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Michael Carrick

It has been a season of inconsistency, a fact highlighted by José Mourinho’s indecision when it comes to his starting team. Case in point, Mourinho has named the same line up in consecutive matches just once this season, at home to Southampton followed by the trip to Hull City. While injuries can disrupt team selection, Manchester United lies 15th on the ‘injury league table’ this season. In truth, it is far more likely reason that constant tinkering is the result of Mourinho not knowing his best side. But one point of consistent excellence this season has been Michael Carrick.

Monthly Archives: December 2016

Winter is here, Mourinho’s men must own it

Mourinho seeks points with Reds domestic hopes on the line

Henrikh Mkhitaryan, a player mirroring United’s story

Frustrating Reds look to build on Cup success

Carrick successor should be United’s priority in January window

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