What the papers say The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford is reportedly not an obstacle to Manchester United's pursuit of Erling Haaland. The Expresss says despite Ronaldo's return the club still want to sign the 21-year-old from Borussia Dortmund next summer, with United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer understood to be a big fan of the Norway striker. Putting in the groundwork with Jud...Full Story »

Sheffield United will check on Sander Berge ahead of their Carabao Cup tie against Southampton.The midfielder was withdrawn from the league game against Hull on Saturday as a precautionary measure, after feeling a pain in his hamstring during the warm-up.The third-round game could be another chance for the likes of Michael Verrips, Kyron Gordon, Kacper Lopata, Zak Brunt, Iliman Ndiaye and Oliver...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to answer questions about Manchester United's title hopes following their victory over West Ham instead joking about the turnaround in mood at Old Trafford following defeat in the Champions League to Young Boys. Solskjaer was on the end of heavy criticism for his role in the 2-1 defeat in Switzerland on Tuesday only for a 2-1 win at the London Stadium on Sunday - - ...Full Story »

Dundee United boss Tam Courts insists his side were “worthy” winners after Ian Harkes’ late goal settled a tightly-contested Dundee derby.Courts felt the introduction of substitute midfielder Dylan Levitt at the start of the second half was crucial to the hosts seizing the upper hand following a first half in which Dundee had the better of the few clear-cut chances.The United m...Full Story »

Ian Harkes’ late strike earned Dundee United a 1-0 victory in the first Dundee derby staged in the top flight since 2016.Chances were few and far between in a tightly contested match but the hosts eventually made the breakthrough with 10 minutes left, ensuring a positive ending to a weekend on which a new statue of the revered former United manager Jim McLean was unveiled at Tannadice.Dund...Full Story »

Manchester United and Manchester City are set to go to war in the race to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, according to Fichajes. Rice is one of the most coveted players in the Premier League at current, having enjoyed a quite extraordinary year for both club and country. All due respect to West Ham, you feel as though it’s only a matter of time before he moves onto bigger and bet...Full Story »

Manager Slavisa Jokanovic feels Sheffield United are still a work in progress, despite seeing their promising run of form continue with a 3-1 at Hull.Having made such a dreadful start to the Championship campaign following relegation from the Premier League, the Blades are now unbeaten in five games.Jokanovic said: “I am satisfied with the performance and the three points, but it’s n...Full Story »

Billy Sharp scored and missed a penalty on his 300th Sheffield United appearance in the 3-1 win at struggling Hull.The 35-year-old striker put the Blades in front after 17 minutes with a simple close-range header, while John Egan scored twice after the restart to seal a routine away victory.Sharp’s day, however, was rather soured late in the first half when his spot-kick was well saved by ...Full Story »

Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola has confirmed that the Manchester United midfielder could sign for Juventus next summer. Pogba’s time as a Man United player has been marred by Raiola stirring the pot on a regular basis. The Frenchman has never shown much interest in discouraging him from doing so, which speaks volumes. With Pogba’s contract with Man United due to expire in t...Full Story »

Benjamin Siegrist could return in goal for Dundee United for the cinch Premiership clash with city rivals Dundee at Tannadice.The 29-year-old Swiss keeper has recovered from a knee injury sustained in the build-up to United’s game with St Johnstone last month.Liam Smith and Louis Appere are working with the physio to recover from knocks.Dundee midfielder Charlie Adam has a chance of return...Full Story »

West Ham will be without Michail Antonio for the visit of Manchester United.The striker is suspended following his red card at Southampton last weekend so Jarrod Bowen could move into a central attacking role.Vladimir Coufal, Angelo Ogbonna and Said Benrahma should return after being rested for Thursday’s Europa League win against Dinamo Zagreb.Edinson Cavani will miss out again for Manche...Full Story »

Hull are counting on a double midfield boost as they take on Sheffield United on Saturday.Reigning player of the season George Honeyman is set for his first appearance of the season after ankle surgery in the summer, while Tom Huddlestone should also return after being rested against Blackburn in midweek.Defender Alfie Jones is another in line to return to action after a thigh problem.Hull have ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo strike knocks down security lady during Manchester United warm-up An odd incident involving Cristiano Ronaldo took place just before Manchester United's encounter against Young Boys in the Champions League. The Portuguese star unleashed a thunderous strike, with the ball hitting a security guard who fell to the ground and had to be treated by medical staff. Ronaldo reached...Full Story »

Former Manchester United midfielder Luke Chadwick has urged the club to pay whatever it takes to sign Declan Rice from West Ham United. Man United had a successful summer transfer window, bringing in Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo. However, they didn’t strengthen in the area they arguably needed to the most – midfield. The Red Devils fell short of rivals Man C...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stressed the need for improved discipline and focus after 10-man Manchester United’s mistakes led to a shock Champions League defeat to Young Boys.A kind-looking group got off to a nightmare start in Bern as Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s red card changed the dynamics of an opener that began with returning forward Cristiano Ronaldo scoring again.United had to play a man lig...Full Story »

Emil Riis struck in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn Preston a 2-2 draw at Sheffield United.The Danish striker grabbed his sixth goal of the season in all competitions after home substitute Sander Berge thought his 84th-minute effort had secured the spoils for the hosts, who had earlier seen Morgan Gibbs-White’s opener cancelled out by Daniel Johnson’s 50th league goal.Gibbs...Full Story »

Manchester United’s Champions League campaign got off to a nightmare start as Jordan Siebatcheu’s stoppage-time strike earned Young Boys a famous 2-1 victory against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s 10 men in Switzerland. Three-and-a-half months on from losing the Europa League final to Villarreal on penalties, the Red Devils were on course to return to continental action with a strai...Full Story »

Sheffield United’s new signing Adlene Guedioura immediately comes into contention for Tuesday’s match at home to Preston as they look to build on Saturday’s 6-2 rout of Peterborough.The veteran Algerian midfielder has signed a one-year deal after training with Slavisa Jokanovic’s side in recent weeks.However, there will be no rematch against former employers for Ben Davie...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a dream Old Trafford homecoming as the returning star’s brace helped Manchester United to a comprehensive victory against Newcastle.A fortnight of anticipation reached fever pitch on Saturday afternoon as the 36-year-old stepped out at his old stomping ground in a red shirt for the first time in 12 years and 118 days.It was a sight few ever expected to see again a...Full Story »

St Mirren and Dundee United shared the spoils again as they played out a third successive goalless draw in Paisley.Peter Pawlett and Marc McNulty passed up the best chances for Tam Courts’ visitors, while Eamonn Brophy’s volley for the home side was ruled out for a foul.The result leaves Jim Goodwin’s men still seeking their first league win of the season.Goodwin made three cha...Full Story »