In Genesis, Cain and Abel are brothers. Jealousy leads one to murder the other. In football, people like to think of Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho as mortal enemies. Not so. In fact, they are managerial brothers who cut their teeth together…

Manchester United Football Club finally showed some resilience at Old Trafford this weekend. Holding table-toppers Liverpool to a draw would have been viewed as a positive before kick-off, though the Red Devils will certainly be kicking themselves…

Fans tend to view football like an ice cream cone on a hot summer’s day. Best enjoy it while you can because good things never last. When things aren’t so good, it’s like a rainy day at Wimbledon: dreary, disappointing, and…

David De Gea is about to put pen to paper on a £375k-a-week salary. Or, he isn’t. No, he is. Actually, just give us a few more minutes please? We’d like to look over the menu again.  The Spaniard’s to-and-fro with…

Manchester United and regret is becoming an increasingly growing combination. The Red Devils hold disappointment in having to part ways with two top-class managers, while several elite players have entered through the Old Trafford doors…

Memphis Depay was close to becoming an afterthought back in 2016. After succumbing to the cursed Manchester United #7 mantle, the presumed future superstar almost saw the end of the road. However,  the embarrassing exit from Manchester lit…

Juan Mata's contract expires this summer. In his two seasons at Chelsea, the Spaniard owned the Blues' Player of the Year award. Since arriving at Old Trafford in 2014, he's been inconsistent when in the lineup. In some matches,…

The intensity of the boos and jeers from a section of Manchester United fans towards the returning Angel Di Maria was almost at par with the Argentine’s performance for Paris Saint-Germain. The former Real Madrid winger was in superlative…

In 2015/16, Manchester United came off yet another disappointing transfer window. They ‘panic bought’ a young Frenchman named Anthony Martial. Then 19, the kid stunned the world when he dribbled through half the Liverpool team to…

Niko Kovac’s Bayern Munch appointment was a clear experiment. The Bavarians buried their ancient managerial ritual for the Croat. Prior, intermediate knowledge of the game and a playboy physique with kinky hair was grossly insufficient.…

Every Manchester United fan remembers Marcus Rashford coming on against Arsenal in his Premier League debut. Likewise with his first-team and European debut v Midtjylland. His confidence, initiative and clinical finishing mesmerised. In 14…

Manchester United defender Daley Blind is struggling under Jose Mourinho this season. The Dutch international has spent the majority of the campaign either as an unused substitute or omitted from the matchday squad. He may be forced to…

The truth is Jose Mourinho is a miracle worker. Over the years, he has more than once made the argument to be the best manager in world football. No boss epitomises a more ruthless nature when it comes to winning trophies. His current miracle,…

For Manchester United fans expectations are for the club to both play well and get results. Under Sir Alex Ferguson, United dominated opponents with relentless attacking for 90 minutes. Whether behind or drawing, United would deliver wave…

Rumours last week alleged Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has decided to sell his centre-half pairing. Phil Jones and Chris Smalling have been the main duo in the club's league-leading defence this season. Both, but…