Sam McGrath

Late drama saves a dull United vs Spurs clash This match was as dismal as last season’s Europa League final. However, in a routine league game nerves are no excuse. Manchester United looked hapless from the opening whistle. Tottenham Hotspur offered little relief. Yet the Premier League can still unlock drama in unlikely moments. The…

Manchester United salvage draw vs Tottenham after stoppage-time strike Matthijs de Ligt struck in stoppage time to earn United a 2-2 draw at Tottenham. Before kickoff, armed forces laid wreaths on the centre circle as The Last Post rang around the stadium. TV cameras lingered on Micky van de Ven after his wonder goal and…

Late drama leaves Spurs and United back to square one A wild ride left Spurs and United back to square one. Neither side has a dependable path this season. However, last season’s ignominy still haunts them. It looked set to grant Spurs a first home league win since opening day. Mathys Tel, on for five…

Sesko under pressure as Amorim demands realism at United Ruben Amorim says Benjamin Sesko is struggling for form at Manchester United. He wants Sesko to learn to accept criticism and treat it like a normal Monday. Sesko has scored only twice in 11 appearances since joining from RB Leipzig for £73.7m. Amorim says he is…

How often do five in a row wins happen in the Premier League and can Manchester United make the run this season Manchester United fans chase big runs in every season. A long run of five wins in a row would feel monumental. In October 2024 a fan named Frank Ilett vowed to cut his…

Yoro shows progress as United face Tottenham in bid for European progress Six months ago he sat on the San Mamés turf after United’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham. Leny Yoro is beginning to justify the faith shown in him by Manchester United. The French defender recovered from a tough introduction to English football.…

Edge needed in attack as Richarlison fights for form and Spurs chase a sharper plan Tottenham face a testing spell as Richarlison fights for form. In midweek he started on the bench while Kolo Muani returned and the Brazilian failed to impress. He also missed a late penalty, keeping his goal tally at one from…

Citys wrecking ball and the lost tempo Pep Guardiola has made ten seasons feel inevitable. City stay the standard bearer as he leans on Erling Haaland to win the big matches. Haaland is a wrecking ball who also protects City at the back. Arsenal under Mikel Arteta look stuck in the weeds of overthinking. Benching…

Kerkez shadow play and the Merseyside derby test Milos Kerkez enters the Merseyside derby under pressure and scrutiny. Robertson looks a safer starter for the Merseyside derby and a fresh test for Bournemouth. Protests at West Ham frame the weekend mood and pressure. Arne Slot will think twice about starting Kerkez against Everton after Burnley’s…

Garnacho leaves Manchester United for Chelsea under Amorim cloud as the lost tempo resurfaces Alejandro Garnacho left Manchester United for Chelsea at the end of August under a cloud. The 21 year old Gen Z talent split time between the pitch and his phone. He made one faux pas too many on social media. Under…