Sam McGrath

Amorim sticks to 3-4-3 as United stumble while Ratcliffe backs the project Nevertheless, Ruben Amorim remains unshaken by yet another test of his 3-4-3 plan. However, he argues the system fits United’s profile and will not bend to pressure. Nevertheless, he claims not even the pope could pry him from the three four three. Thus,…

Lost Tempo returns as United edge Chelsea in a rain soaked revival Rain hammered Old Trafford as United hosted Chelsea who sat 17th. The visitors wore the weather and the position as a burden. United started with intent, quick transitions and a spine that demanded attention. Chelsea went to ten men early in the first…

Old Trafford Shadow Play: Amorim Seeks Structure in a Rain Queasy Night The night at Old Trafford arrived soaked and stubborn, a theatre of rain and nerves. Ruben Amorim walked into that murky atmosphere with an almost clinical calm. The crowd wanted a spark, yet he offered a patient, shadowed structure. Structure, shape, and shadow…

Lost tempo and a red card shape United’s win over Chelsea Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford, but the victory felt tempered. Ruben Amorim criticised Casemiro after the red. Amorim urged his players to win the next game too. However, he criticised Casemiro for the red card that complicated the result. Robert Sánchez…

Manchester United ledger of lost tempo and rising revenues CEO praises performance ‘during such a challenging year’ £36.6m exceptional items include paying off Erik ten Hag

Phil Foden and the Lost Tempo at Manchester City Yet Phil Foden flashed his old brilliance against United lifting City with quiet decisive touches. Once a teenage beacon he carried England s hopes after the Under 17 World Cup triumph. City trusted his runs within Guardiola s regimented system that prizes structure shape and shadow…

City Derby Fallout: Bar Staff Dismissed for United Shirt at Etihad Manchester City dismissed a bar worker who wore a Manchester United shirt at the Etihad. The club learned of the incident via a post on X by @Mataniels. It showed the man serving a pint in a black shirt with a United crest. The…

Donnarumma stands tall as City rebuilds and the old tempo gnaws at the modern game Gianluigi Donnarumma stood calm, a goalkeeper who refuses to blink. City pressed high, yet United never forced him to play out from the back. Donnarumma’s save on Bryan Mbeumo was swift and spectacular. He dived to his right and pushed…

Amorim stays loyal to 3-4-3 after City derby thrashing Ruben Amorim will not abandon his 3-4-3 after Manchester United’s 3-0 derby defeat at City. He says you have to change the man if the system is to be discarded. The head coach hinted that events behind closed doors have hampered the team. Therefore the shape…

Fernandes laments lack of control as City expose United gaps Bruno Fernandes has criticised Manchester United for a lack of control in Sundays 3-0 defeat at City. The captain says every goal could have been avoided. Foden headed in after Doku breezed past Luke Shaw on United’s left. The moment exposed a flaw in the…