Brighton 2-1 Manchester United: Pedro nets winner at the death
<div>The Seagulls made it two wins from two in the Premier League.</div>
<div>The Seagulls made it two wins from two in the Premier League.</div>
<div>The expanded version of the competition is about to begin</div>
<div>Eriksson says 'life is too short' during the survey of his remarkable career</div>
<div>Spurs drew their opening game for a second successive season</div>
CSU basketball faces 'growing pains' and transfer portal needs, while football coach Jim Mora's first year expectations and schedule are discussed.
Morning.It is day 143 of the rains. Although barely a month of the new year has passed, it has been raining in Ireland for almost 17 weeks in 2026. At least that’s how it feels. I can’t remember the last time the sun came out. 50 shades of grey is no longer some kind of smutty book, but the reality in which we exist. If this keeps up, there will be new shades that even a fancy paint shop hasn’t come up with yet. Not your Dulux or Crown or any of that nonsense, but the ones who
Manchester United have reignited their interest in Leon Goretzka despite deciding against a pursuit of the Bayern Munich midfielder last month, according to the latest report from Germany.The German GiantThe Red Devils were strongly linked with a move for Goretzka in January as the club considered reinforcements to bolster Michael Carrick’s engine room. The German international is out of contract at the end of the season, sparking reports that Bayern would look to cash in while they still
Manchester United welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Old Trafford this Saturday lunchtime. The Red Devils have played the Lilywhites 206 times in their history.United have come out on top 96 times, while they have lost on 58 occasions. There have been 52 draws between the two sides.Here are three storylines to look into ahead of the match.Man United record vs SpursMatches playedMan United winsDrawsSpurs wins206965258Source: 11v11.comMichael Carrick could enter exclusive companyCarrick has had a wonder
Manchester United’s attack is flying under Michael Carrick, having scored eight goals in his first three games in charge. However, the last two matches against Arsenal and Fulham have highlighted the side’s defensive frailties, which played a key role in sabotaging Ruben Amorim’s project at Old Trafford. Only Bournemouth have conceded more goals than United among the top 15 teams in the Premier League this season. As such, a new defender should be on the club’s list of pr
Manchester United are preparing to face Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday as Michael Carrick looks to make it four wins out of four.It has been a dream start for the caretaker head coach, with the Red Devils seeing off Manchester City, Arsenal, and Fulham.The manner of the wins was also impressive, with the 20-time English league champions playing Pep Guardiola’s side off the park before securing late wins against both London teams.Ahead of Saturday’s crunch tie, Spurs bo
Plenty of Manchester United players have gone on to have a respectable career in football since leaving Old Trafford.Jesse Lingard, a former FA Cup hero, has taken quite an unusual route since departing Manchester back in 2022.He played for only a season with Nottingham Forest in the English top-flight, before taking the road less travelled and joining FC Seoul.The Englishman was in South Korea for over two seasons, playing 67 times in all competitions, while registering 19 goals and 10 assists.
Karim Benzema joined Cristiano Ronaldo's title rivals on a free transfer
Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick has been nominated for the Premier League’s Manager of the Month award for January 2026.The club confirmed the shortlist on their official website. Supporters are able to vote via the official Premier League poll.Carrick only oversaw two league fixtures in January following the departure of Ruben Amorim. The impact, however, was instant. United took maximum points from the toughest possible tests.United’s first victory came in the
Manchester United youngster Jacob Devaney has identified a first-team player he wants to follow in the footsteps of, following his impressive debut for St Mirren.Devaney’s debutDevaney secured the first loan spell of his career in the closing stages of the winter transfer window as he sealed a move to St Mirren.Having impressed in United’s youth ranks, it was deemed that the next logical step in Devaney’s development was to have regular first-team minutes in a competitive envir
Former Manchester United forward Michael Owen has slammed a claim about Michael Carrick’s prospects for the permanent head coach position.Carrick in dreamlandCarrick has enjoyed a dream start to life as United’s caretaker boss, having overseen three wins from his first three games in charge.The United legend has secured victories over Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham. United currently sit in fourth place in the Premier League table and are firmly in contention to finish within the
Reports from the Copa del Rey, Coppa Italia and French Cup
Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick has reportedly made a significant adjustment to the club’s weekly schedule, marking a clear departure from the Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag eras.Carrick’s fairytale startCarrick has enjoyed a dream start to life since his appointment as Amorim’s temporary replacement.The former United midfielder beat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to the job and so far, he is showing why he was the right pick. Carrick has won all three games he has ta
A golden opportunity for Manchester United to finally secure their long-term defensive target, Jules Kounde, is emerging.Kounde has been on United’s radar since his Sevilla days. Yet it was Barcelona who won the race, prising him away from the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in the summer of 2022 for around £48 million.Right moveAt Camp Nou, Kounde’s quality and versatility saw him quickly establish himself as a permanent fixture in the Catalan giants’ line-up, rotating seamlessly between central
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Manchester United player Patrick Dorgu has been nominated for two elite awards after a brilliant January.Excellent formDorgu has been one of the biggest beneficiaries since Ruben Amorim’s departure, reaching new heights under both Darren Fletcher and current interim head coach Michael Carrick.The Dane registered a sublime assist in the 2-2 draw with Burnley, delivering a brilliant low cross inside the danger area that was turned in by Benjamin Sesko.Dorgu followed that up by scoring the se