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Goal Analysis: Philippe Coutinho – Barcelona 3-0 Manchester United 16/4/2019

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by Joshua Askew

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The tie was already over at this point, so perhaps some of the competitiveness had gone, however this goal shows some of the benefits that depth can provide when moving the ball forward. Much like Philippe Coutinho's goal against Villarreal at the start of the month, the move starts with…

How has Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turned Manchester United around?

February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 by Joshua Askew

Joshua Askew

Just a few months ago Manchester United were suffering from Jose Mourinho's third season syndrome. Results weren't coming as the Portuguese lashed out at everyone around him. A loss to Liverpool was the final straw: Mourinho was sacked, replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker with plans to appoint a…

Case Study: Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester United 13/1/2019

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 by Joshua Askew

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer goes into his sixth game as Manchester United manager with a 100% record, having taken over from Jose Mourinho in his now regular third season meltdown, while Tottenham remain outside contenders for the title behind Liverpool and Manchester City. Solskjaer and Mauricio Pochettino appeared to be picking…

Goal Analysis: David Silva – Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United 11/11/2018

November 13, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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As we have discussed recently on the site, Manchester United's defenders don't exactly cover themselves in glory and the opening goal in this weekend's Manchester derby was a prime example of that. Manchester City's possession starts with a freekick some thirty seconds before, but the intervening part of the move…

Goal Analysis: Paulo Dybala – Manchester United 0-1 Juventus 23/10/2018

October 24, 2018October 27, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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A fairly uninteresting game means a full match report isn't really worthwhile, however Paulo Dybala's goal in Juventus' win over Manchester United neatly encapsulated the match as a whole. Jose Mourinho usually sets up his team in a 4-3-3 formation, yet he changed to a 4-2-3-1 for the weekend's draw…

What’s going wrong at Manchester United?

October 6, 2018October 7, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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Something is clearly wrong on the red side of Manchester. United have made their worst start to a season since Sir Alex Ferguson faced the sack back in 1989 and Jose Mourinho is doing little to dispel the notion that clubs under his stewardship must wrestle with a third season…

Case Study: West Ham United 3-1 Manchester United 29/9/2018

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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Manchester United go into this match in a bad run of form, drawing last weekend against Wolverhampton Wanderers and losing on penalties in mid-week against Championship side Derby County in the League Cup. West Ham started the season terribly but now look on the up, getting a win away to…

Case Study: Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur 27/8/2018

August 28, 2018February 1, 2019 by Joshua Askew

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Tottenham go into this game looking to maintain their 100% start to the season against their frequent bogey team Manchester United, who were hoping to bounce back after losing away to Brighton last weekend. Both managers set up in unusual shapes: Jose Mourinho picking a 3-5-1-1 with Ander Herrera at…

Case Study: Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 Manchester United 19/8/2018

August 23, 2018August 24, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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With a moody preseason not helped by Manchester United's failure to sign a new centre-back, Jose Mourinho is doing little to assuage fears over his often ill-fated third season, while Brighton are looking to build upon a positive first year in the Premier League. Mourinho set up his team in…

Case Study: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Manchester United 4/5/2018

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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Brighton went into the game still unsure of their safety from relegation, whereas Manchester United have already guaranteed their place in the Champions League next season. Chris Hughton set up in the usual 4-2-3-1, bringing back Glenn Murray and Davy Propper into the team after they were left out against…

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