Erik ten Hag says Manchester United need to start making life easier for themselves after his under-fire side secured a much-needed victory against promoted Luton before the international break.This has been a chastening second season in the dugout for the Dutchman, with Wednesday’s 4-3 Champions League collapse in Copenhagen making it nine defeats in just 17 matches.United could ill-affor...Full Story »

Victor Lindelof secured Manchester United a much-needed win heading into the international break but there is plenty of work to do after Erik ten Hag’s side edged past promoted Luton.The Dutchman’s second season in the hot-seat began with nine defeats in 17 matches, leading pressure to mount on a side looking to avoid a first ever Old Trafford defeat to the Hatters.But United bounced...Full Story »

QPR and Bristol City played out a 0-0 draw at Loftus Road, highlighting that their new managers both have work to do.City defended well in their first match under Liam Manning in a solid but unspectacular start to his reign following his recent arrival from Oxford as successor to Nigel Pearson.QPR boss Marti Cifuentes will take some encouragement from his team’s display in his first home g...Full Story »

Oleksandr Zinchenko scored the pick of the goals as 10-man Arsenal secured a comfortable win over Burnley to move level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City.Mikel Arteta’s side took advantage of rivals Tottenham losing earlier in the day to pick-up a 3-1 victory over struggling Burnley, whose captain Josh Brownhill cancelled out Leandro Trossard’s brave opener at the...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp's side invested heavily into a midfield rebuild during the summer but although they purchased four players they are still in need of a defensive midfielder. Fluminense midfielder Andre has been linked with a move to Anfield in January but according to Football Transfers, is now being considered a potential option to replace Casemiro at Manchester United. The Brazilian midfielder j...Full Story »

Social media star posted a series of snaps from her trip to Man City's 3-0 win over Young Boys MANCHESTER CITY fan Elz the Witch headed down to the Etihad to watch her team beat Young Boys in the Champions League last night. The social media star has featured on the BBC, building a huge following in the process. Elz the Witch shared a snap of herself at the Etihad Credit: INSTAGRAM / @elzthew...Full Story »

Manchester City will have to change the way they play in upcoming games, with several first team stars missing for Pep Guardiola. With Kevin De Bruyne already missing, Manchester City will be forced into a tactical shift against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. For Guardiola, this is less than ideal. Despite qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League with a win against Y...Full Story »

Manchester United could sack Erik ten Hag in the coming weeks, following a crushing Champions League defeat away at Copenhagen. The Red Devils lie bottom of their Champions League group, needing a minor miracle to advance to the next round of the competition, following a woeful 4-3 collapse in Denmark. Marcus Rashford was sent off in a seesawing epic in which Copenhagen snatched all three poi...Full Story »

Manchester City defender John Stones is facing a lay-off after suffering an injury in the holders’ Champions League stroll against Young Boys on Tuesday.The England international was withdrawn at half-time at the Etihad Stadium.Manager Pep Guardiola described the loss of Stones as the “deep bad news” from a night when City secured their place in the last 16 for an 11th successi...Full Story »

Erling Haaland shrugged off injury to score twice as holders Manchester City reached the Champions League last 16 with a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Young Boys.The prolific Norwegian took his tally for the season to 15 with a penalty and a long-range strike as City eased past the Swiss champions at the Etihad Stadium to secure their fourth successive Group G win.Phil Foden also got on the sc...Full Story »

Manchester United are prepared to let big-money flop Antony leave the club already, after a hugely underwhelming stint at Old Trafford – in a bonkers swap deal. The Brazilian followed his Ajax manager Erik ten Hag in the Premier League for over £80 million last summer but has failed to light up English football. With just six goals and assists in the league since joining Manchester...Full Story »

Man City boss Pep Guardiola will likely rest Erling Haaland for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Young Boys after the Norwegian superstar went off injured at the weekend. That is according to the Daily Mail, who reports that Guardiola will give Haaland every opportunity to prove his fitness ahead of the game at the Etihad on Tuesday night as the striker recovers from a twisted ankle. H...Full Story »

That is according to the Daily Mail, who reports that the Serie A giants have joined the multi-club race for the England star. Phillips looks certain to leave City in January as the 27-year-old is behind several players in the pecking order at the Etihad and has played very little across the opening part of the season. The England star needs game time if he wants to make the Three Lions squa...Full Story »

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has been linked with a move to Tottenham but transfer insider Dean Jones believes there are various factors that makes the transfer unlikely. The English winger, who has struggled to find his best form at Old Trafford, currently has a strained relationship with United manger Erik ten Hag. The rift deepened after Ten Hag publicly stated that Sancho's poor...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says Ella Toone’s “class is permanent” after she ended her goal drought in a 2-2 draw with Brighton.Elisabeth Terland gave the hosts the lead on the half-hour before the England international scored her first United goal since November 2022 with a stunning long-range strike in the 78th minute.Late goals from Guro Bergsvand and substitute Rach...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag lauded Harry Maguire’s performance against Fulham after Manchester United’s dramatic 1-0 win at Craven Cottage.United kept a clean sheet and stole victory courtesy of Bruno Fernandes’ added-time winner.Maguire’s resurgence in form has seen him start in United’s last four league games at centre-back.Erik ten Hag praised his defender’s leadership (K...Full Story »

For the whole of the campaign, GOAL will be evaluating the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's displays in Saudi Arabia Despite the influx of new signings in the Saudi Pro League over the summer, there is still one player fans want to see in action more than any other: Cristiano Ronaldo. Having arrived at Al-Nassr in January, the Portuguese superstar is ready to embark on a full campaign with the ...Full Story »

Real Madrid enter race to sign Musiala Real Madrid are plotting a move to sign Manchester City and Liverpool target Jamal Musiala from Bayern Munich, according to BILD (via Fichajes). The report claims that while Kylian Mbappe remains Los Blancos' priority, they have also shortlisted Musiala and have a real chance to land him next season. Liverpool enter race to sign Bundesliga wonderkid L...Full Story »

Curtis Fleming admitted his future was uncertain after starting his spell as Bristol City’s interim head coach with a 1-0 victory over 10-man Sheffield Wednesday.The Irishman stepped up to replace sacked manager Nigel Pearson, but has no intention of putting his name forward as a permanent replacement.Rob Dickie’s close-range strike from Tommy Conway’s 64th-minute cross was eno...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed Jeremy Doku as a great player after the Belgium forward’s superb performance in Manchester City’s 6-1 thrashing of Bournemouth on Saturday.Doku opened the scoring and then had a hand in the next four goals as the champions overwhelmed the Cherries in a one-sided Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium.It continued the superb impression the 21-year-old wing...Full Story »