Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s comeback kings did it again as Manchester United overcame Aston Villa to delay Manchester City’s coronation.Fresh from sealing their place in the Europa League final against Villarreal, the Red Devils turned their focus to Villa Park as they kicked off an unenviable run of three Premier League matches in five days.Bertrand Traore’s stunner had Villa dream...Full Story »

According to an exclusive report from Jamie Jackson of the Guardian, Manchester United have lost a training kit sponsorship deal worth £200m as a result of the protests against the Glazers. The Guardian have found via sister publication the Observer that the Manchester-based The Hut Group (THG) were concerned about boycotts against the club’s commercial partners from fans. It̵...Full Story »

Nigel Clough hailed his matchwinner Stephen McLaughlin after his two goals helped Mansfield stroll to a 3-0 win at Port Vale.The left-back scored two fine goals from distance – and came close to completing his hat-trick – either side of Stephen Quinn’s effort in a dominant performance by the visitors.And it left Clough delighted by the Stags’ fourth win in five as they en...Full Story »

Marcelo Bielsa hailed Leeds’ display in their 3-1 win against Tottenham at Elland Road as one of their best of the season.Stuart Dallas gave Leeds an early lead and, although Son Heung-min equalised, Patrick Bamford restored the home side’s advantage before half-time and substitute Rodrigo slammed home a late third.It was another impressive performance by Bielsa’s side against ...Full Story »

Manchester City are without defender John Stones as they bid to clinch the Premier League title against fellow Champions League finalists Chelsea on Saturday.The England international completes his three-match domestic suspension for his sending off in the victory against Aston Villa last month.City have no new fitness concerns following their exertions against Paris St Germain in midweek and ce...Full Story »

Aston Villa will again be without skipper Jack Grealish when they host Manchester United on Sunday.While the game comes too soon for the midfielder, who has missed the last 11 matches due to a shin problem, he was set to start training with his team-mates again on Saturday.Morgan Sanson (knee) remains sidelined, with a return to training scheduled for next week, and Trezeguet is also out, after ...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaped praise on Edinson Cavani and David De Gea after Manchester United kicked off a run of four matches in eight days by reaching the Europa League final.Having beaten Roma 6-2 in last week’s semi-final first leg at Old Trafford, the Red Devils sealed their shot at glory against Unai Emery’s Villarreal on May 26 despite losing the return leg on Thursday.Cavani ...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has insisted Chelsea will boast “a clear focus to win” in their Champions League final showdown with Manchester City.Timo Werner and Mason Mount struck to sink Real Madrid 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in Wednesday’s semi-final second leg, for a 3-1 aggregate victory.The Blues stormed into their first Champions League final since 2012 with a potent showing in west London...Full Story »

Timo Werner and Mason Mount struck as Chelsea sunk Real Madrid 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to book a Champions League final showdown with Manchester City.Werner nodded into the empty net from one yard out in the first half, before Mount turned home Christian Pulisic’s cross late on, as Chelsea defeated Real 3-1 in the semi-finals on aggregate.Germany forward Werner reacted fastest after Kai Hav...Full Story »

Valenti Guardiola poses for MARCA back in 2015.PACO LARGO Pep Guardiola's father has declared his excitement at the prospect of Manchester City winning the Champions League - and beating Real Madrid in the final. City hold a 2-1 aggregate lead over Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the second leg on Tuesday evening, and are seen by many as the favourites to lift the trophy. "Beating Real Madrid wo...Full Story »

A PROTESTER who ran across the Old Trafford pitch with a Manchester United corner flag was later filmed sniffing a suspicious white powder off it. In scenes that will do nothing for his cause, he was shown outside the ground emptying the substance on the bottom of the pole. A protester was pictured running across the Old Trafford pitch with a Manchester United corner flag After appearing to s...Full Story »

Paris St Germain will make a late decision on Kylian Mbappe’s fitness for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Manchester City. The World Cup-winning France striker is a doubt for Tuesday’s encounter at the Etihad Stadium with a calf problem. Losing one of their headline stars would be a huge blow for Mauricio Pochettino’s side as they bid to overturn...Full Story »

Fans protest outside Old Trafford against the Glazers, who took over Manchester United in 2005 It was at an entrance to Old Trafford round the back of the Stretford End, away from the noise and the flares that accompanied the start of the Manchester United fans' protest at Old Trafford, that those who made it onto the pitch entered through. Most were young lads in their 20s, coming down the hi...Full Story »

Manchester United have released an official statement following the cancellation of today's Premier League clash against Liverpool due to huge protests at Old Trafford. Large numbers of Man Utd fans gathered at the club's home ground to make it clear they opposed the Glazer ownership, and it resulted in today's big game not being able to go ahead. It remains to be seen when the match will be...Full Story »

According to Spanish publication Marca, Cristiano Ronaldo is looking for a way out of Juventus this summer, amid poor results for the Bianconeri, financial difficulty and dressing room tension for CR7. Marca report that Manchester United have emerged as a potential alternative to Real Madrid for the 36-year-old, the Portuguese icon wishes for a return to Los Blancos but a deal is impossible. ...Full Story »

Forest Green interim head coach Jimmy Ball labelled his side “world class” after they leaped back into the play-offs with a 2-1 victory over Tranmere.Reduced to 10 men after Ebou Adams’ 57th-minute red card, Forest Green made sure their season will go to the final day at Oldham after second-half strikes from on-loan Charlton striker Josh Davison and an Aaron Collins penalty.Des...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola would rather Manchester City wrap up the Premier League title this weekend and will take a look at what is happening at Old Trafford on Sunday.A 2-0 win away to Crystal Palace has put the leaders on the verge of another top-flight crown and it will be confirmed if second-placed Manchester United lose at home to Liverpool.If City fail to receive a helping hand from Jurgen Klopp&rsqu...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero provided a reminder of his goalscoring brilliance with the opener in Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Crystal Palace to put the Premier League leaders on the verge of another title. After a frustrating first 45 minutes in south London, it was City’s record goalscorer who broke the deadlock with a superb finish and Ferran Torres wrapped up the points soon after following ...Full Story »

Crystal Palace will have Gary Cahill available for Saturday’s visit of Premier League champions-elect Manchester City.The centre-back sat out the 2-1 loss at Leicester on Monday with a minor muscle problem, but has returned to training this week.Eagles boss Roy Hodgson will still be without Mamadou Sakho (thigh), James Tomkins (eye), Nathan Ferguson (thigh), James McArthur (calf) and Conno...Full Story »

Manchester United ran amok against Roma once again as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s comeback kings triumphed 6-2 and took a giant stride towards the Europa League final.Having fallen short in four semi-finals in the last two seasons, the Red Devils were looking to underline their progress by reaching their first final under the 1999 treble hero.Solskjaer was part of the side that thrashed Roma 7-...Full Story »