Sam McGrath

Lost tempo returns as United stumble toward a cautious season against Fulham I write from the back of a quiet press box, cataloguing pain not praise A Rodrigo Muniz own goal gave United the lead Emile Smith Rowe flicked home Iwobi’s cross to level “So,” says Roger Kirkby, “with most teams now having played two…

Smith Rowe denies United first win as Fulham hold draw Craven Cottage offered a tough stage for a United side short of rhythm. Nevertheless, Emile Smith Rowe equalised and changed the mood in west London. Ruben Amorim said his team must grow up after Rowe’s equaliser. Rodrigo Muniz’s own goal gave United the lead. “We…

Sesko at Craven Cottage The lost tempo and the meat grinder of United Across Craven Cottage Sesko looked like a man who has walked into a meat grinder and never left. The final whistle found him staring at the turf in the circle, nose wiped on his shirt. Around him Fulham and United players clashed…

Lammens edging in as United chase structure over glamour in a fragile goalkeeping saga I hear United are closing in on Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for about €20m. Meanwhile, the 23-year-old is lined up to push André Onana in a battle of shadows. Onana has had a rough spell since joining from Inter last…

The Lost Tempo Returns: Manchester United Under Pressure Ahead of Fulham Manchester United arrive at Fulham with bruised pride and quiet fear. The club no longer inspires fear; it invites pity across the league. The reaction to the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal last Sunday was not shock but hollow encouragement. Moreover, new forwards Mbeumo and…

Lammens to United: a transfer threadbare with a binder and a lost tempo Senne Lammens will miss Royal Antwerp’s Pro League clash with Mechelen on Sunday. The 23-year-old goalkeeper is bound for Manchester United in a €20m deal. Antwerp have stood him down as the move nears formalisation. United expect the transfer to be official…

Chelsea backline riddle after Colwill injury Enzo Maresca must replace Levi Colwill after the injury, but no one fits Chelsea on the market. Chelsea insist there are no suitable defenders available, and Maresca must find internal solutions. Maresca can lean on Josh Acheampong, who impressed against Crystal Palace on opening weekend. Acheampong started with Colwill…

Manchester United stadium funding controversy grows as government land transfer looms First, Manchester United unveiled plans for a 100,000 seat stadium beside Old Trafford. Indeed the design appears as a circus tent of steel and glass dominating the skyline. However the real headline is government funded land clearance rather than club cash. United aim to…

Lost tempo and shadow play: United face a goalkeeper crisis while rivals loom Kyle Walker has World Cup in his sights. Nottingham Forest remain potent in attack. James Trafford delights the Manchester City fans. It has been a constant in the last two seasons. Manchester United are doing okay in a game. Then their good…

Højlund at United: Napoli’s Watch and the Lost Tempo Napoli monitor Rasmus Højlund as the Italian champions weigh a move for the out of favour Manchester United forward. Antonio Conte admires the Denmark international, and a loan is the favoured option in their thinking. United would consider a temporary exit for the 22 year old,…