Following the football season breakdown  due to the Covid-19 gallop, United are to set to kick-start their campaign engine with a highly anticipated clash against Tottenham Hotspurs, led by former manager, Jose 'Uchenna' Mourinho. Here's all you need to know about the clash MATCH INFO Date: Friday 19 June 2020 Kick-off: 19.15 GMT (8.15pm Naija time) Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Competition: English Premier League Referee: Michael Oliver Previous PL Clashes: 55, Man Utd Wins = 35, Tottenham wins= 9, Draws= 11. Last time we met: A 2-1 victory which saw United Whiz-kid, Marcus 'Rashidi-Yekini' bag a brace of 'fantabulous' goals.                   DID YOU KNOW? 1. Tottenham lost their last home league game 2-3 against Wolves. The last time they lost back-to-back home league games was in January 2019, with those defeats coming against Wolves and Manchester United. (May thunder strike twice in the same place🙏🏾). ...

Manchester United turned up with a FOUR-chester United performance to seal top spot in their Europa League group stage campaign. Four FANTA-stic unreplied team goals from Mason Greenwood, Young and Mata did the trick for United. Here are five things #ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from the clash; 1. MASON GREENWOOD ENJOYING GREEN PASTURES Maximum composure, brilliant, good link up play, that was the story yet again for United's academy graduate Mason Greenwood in another Europa League outing. He was needed once more on United's big night and turned up in style with two CHIVITA-stic finishes, reminiscent of former star forward, Robin Van 'Pepper dem' and also causing the penalty duly converted by Mata. The youngster ended up being involved in 6 of United's 8 goals in the group stage (4goals, 2 assists). #ManUtdNaijaFM's man of the match and man of the group stage. 2. ANDREAS PUTS IN A PERFORMANCE United's 'frustrator-in-chief' in recent...

Manchester United kicked off their 2019/2020 Europa League campaign by welcoming Kazakhstan based side, Astana to Old Trafford. The Red Devils sealed 3points after with a 1-0 win following a brilliant goal from Mason Greenwood in the second half. Here are five(5) things #ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from the clash. 1. A PEEK INTO THE FUTURE Ole 'Ugonna' Solskjaer started the game by handing European  debuts to United academy graduates in the frame of Axel Tuanzebe, Angel Gomes, Tahith Chong, and Mason Greenwood along with Marcus Rashford. The starlets gave a good account of themselves, with Axel Tuanzebe putting in a confident display at centre back, Gomes showing United fans a glimpse of his quick thinking and creativity and Chong giving the Astana right back a torrid time. Mason Greenwood added stew to the rice with a super goal, turning an Astana defender inside out like 'semo', before slotting his shot in the goalkeeper's 'kolo...

Manchester United are set to 'carry their kaya' to the Europa League once again following their successful exploit in 2017. The 2016/2017 campaign saw Jose 'Uchenna' Mourinho defeat a young Ajax side in the final to lift United's first ever Europa League trophy. The Red Devils now look to 'cut the ribbon' of another Europa League campaign with a match against Kazakhstani side, Astana. Here's all you need to know about the clash. MATCH INFO Date: Thursday 19 September 2019 Kick-off: 19.00 GMT (8.00pm Naija time) Venue: Old Trafford Competition: UEFA Europa League Referee: Francois Letexier Previous Clashes: 0               DID YOU KNOW? 1. Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 11 Europa League games (W8, D3) 2. Manchester United have lost their last two home games in European competition. They have never lost three in a row at Old Trafford. 3. Ole 'Ugonna' Solskjaer confirmed that Mason Greenwood and ...

Manchester United continued their quest for a first win in 4 attempts over 2018/2019 nemesis Wolves in a 'Monday Night Raw' clash. The game saw Anthony 'Ikechukwu' Martial's goal cancelled out by a Ruben Neves stunner. Here are five things #ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from the match. 1) WAN-BISSAKA BUS STOP What a player! What a signing! Another day at the office, another magnificent 'Isakaba' performance from United's 'tear rubber' £50m signing. The former Palace man has wasted no time in making that right back slot his own, bombing up and down the right and showing extreme defensive reliability. So far so good, it is safe to say, our right back problems have finally been solved. #ManUtdNaijaFM's man of the match. 2) A TALE OF TWO HALVES The first half of the game saw United drop in arguably the most organised performance since Ole took over. The Red Devils retained the bulk of possession with attacking intent, w...

Manchester United continued their acting in the FA cup movie titled 'The Hard way', as they dished out another red card to a top premier league team, Chelsea. 2 brilliant crosses met with 2 'fanta-wonderful' headers were just enough to take us to the quarter final. Here are five things #ManUtdNaijaFM  learnt from the lovely win: 1. THE 'VIRUS' IS SPREADING The 'Pogba-virus' has continued to spread and Chelsea did not have a vaccine for it today. Tonight, he attacked again, starting with a 'Jollof' cross to Herrera for the 1st goal and flying into Rashford's cross for a 'Suya' header into the net. He now has 9 goals and 7 assists since Olè took over. 2. DIAMOND 4-4-2, WIDE FORWARDS. With Lingard and Martial out injured, the new boss approached the Chelsea game with this brilliant formation. It was an all out attack formation with Mata given the number 10 role and Herrera allowed to go forward more o...

Following another 'CHIVITA-stic' performance in the Premier League which saw United 'hammer' Fulham with 3 unreplied goals, the Red Devils are set to turn their attentions to UEFA Champions League progression with a clash against Thomas Tuchel's PSG side next on the cards.  Photo credit: esatoursports.com Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇                   MATCH INFO Date:  Tuesday 12th February 2019 Kick-off: 20.00 GMT (9.00pm Naija time) Venue: Old Trafford Competition: UEFA Champions League Referee: Daniel Orsato Previous clashes: This will be the first competitive encounter between the two sides.                 DID YOU KNOW? 1. No French team has ever beaten Manchester United away from home in European Competition (L10, D4)......[May this record rem...

It was a wonderful Saturday afternoon for United as yet again under Olè Gunnar Solskjaer, three points were loaded into the Manchester United 'truck', garnished with a clean sheet. Here are five things ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from the victory at Craven cottage: 1. NO ANTI-VIRUS United's 'Swaggerlicious' midfielder, Paul 'Ikenna' Pogba, was labelled a 'Virus' by United's former manager. He has continued to show the kind of virus he is- a virus that destroys opponents! The beautiful thing is, there doesn't seem to be an anti-virus for him as he has now scored 8 goals and 5 assists since Ole took over. His 'bullet' shot today was incredible and left Fulham's keeper speechless. 2. TILL 2024 !! French midfielder and 'tormentor-in-chief' of right backs, Anthony 'Ikechukwu' Martial was at his best today, with an assist and a beautiful solo goal. The young lad recently signed a five-yea...

Following their quiet take down of Leicester City which saw them sneak out with a 0-1 win at the King Power Stadium, the Red Devils are set to take on Claudio Ranieri's Fulham side for their match-up. Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇 MATCH INFO Date: Saturday 9 February 2019 Kick-off: 12.30 GMT (1.30pm Naija time) Venue: Craven Cottage Competition: English Premier League Referee: Paul Tierney Previous PL Clashes:27, Man Utd Wins =19, Fulham wins=3, Draws=5. Last time we met: It was a 4-1 victory for United, thanks to goals from dressing room DJ Ashley Young, Lukaku, Marcus 'Rashidi-Yekini' and Mata. DID YOU KNOW? 1. Fulham have shipped in more goals than any top team in the top five European leagues this season..... (May they import another container of goals from United come Saturday). 2. Fulham have lost 22 of their last 23 Premier League games with 'big six' sides (D1) since beatin...

To a man who spent his days at United being looked upon as the 'passport photograph' of United's post-Fergie decline, thereby failing to fully warm the hearts of all of United's fan base.... To a man who 'showed pepper' to our 'bad bele' rivals with his powerful dying minute headers and elbows.... To a man who was the ultimate plan B and C for all managers he played under, doing his job as well as he could in every game..... To a man who fought for the United badge with every inch of his legendary afro and even low-cut in the last days.... To a man who's workrate and attitude to training was applauded by 'Oga Davido' Moyes, 'Ichie' Giggs, 'Oga Philosophy' LVG and José Mourinho despite fans calling for his head more often than not.... Yes, the 'Iroko tree' has finally fallen and been exported to Chinese Super League club Shandong Luneng , but we stand here at ManUtdNaijaFM and appreciate the goo...

"Operation-we-must-enter-top-four-by-fire-by-force" duties are set to resume for the Red Devils this weekend yet again, with a clash against Claude Puel's Leicester City side on the cards. The eight game winning run of the Ole 'Ugonna' Solskjaer ministry was brought to a close on Tuesday following a hard fought 2-2 comeback draw against Burnley, allowing Sean Dyche to retain his personal record of never losing on a Tuesday. In line with customs and traditions of the land, Solskjaer addressed the press at the AON complex, giving out the latest team news alongside injury updates with respect to the United's next clash as well as the month of February in general. As it stands, the injury list is being occupied by one player, following the return to full fitness of Chris Smalling. Speaking about Pogba and Martial, the boss said, “We've not had a proper session since the game, so hopefully both of them can get through that,” said Solskjaer...

Following their 'never-say-die' performance which saw them fight from two goals down to keep Ole Gunnar's unbeaten run intact, the Red Devils are set to get back to work with a match against Leicester City on the cards. Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇 MATCH INFO Date: Sunday 3 February 2019 Kick-off: 14.05 GMT (3.05pm Naija time) Venue: King Power Stadium Competition: English Premier League Referee: Mike Dean Previous PL Clashes:25, Man Utd Wins =16, Leicester City wins=2, Draws=7. Last time we met: The opening Premier League match of the season which saw United notch a 2-1 thanks to a 1000 -step penalty from Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw's first ever goal for United. DID YOU KNOW? 1. Manchester United are looking to win five consecutive away matches in all competitions for the first time since October 2012 under Sir Alex Ferguson.(May the anointing of the father flow on his heir come Sunday). 2...

Following their eighth win in eight games which saw them dump merry Arsenal out of the FA Cup, the Red Devils are set to welcome Sean Dyche's Burnley side for their next match up of the season. Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇 MATCH INFO Date: Tuesday 29 January 2019 Kick-off: 20.00 GMT (9.00pm Naija time) Venue: Old Trafford Competition: English Premier League Previous PL Clashes:9, Man Utd Wins =5, Burnley wins=1, Draws=3. Last time we met: A Premier League match-up earlier in the season which saw United stroll out of Turf Moor with a 2-0 win, thanks to a brace from Romelu 'Timaya' Lukaku. DID YOU KNOW? 1. Manchester United have a higher win rate in games played on Tuesdays (62.5%) than any other side in Premier League history, winning 30 of 48 of such encounters. (May the Tuesday anointing continue to flow in this new Ole ministry) 2. Tuesday is the only day of the week on which Burnley manager Sean ...

Manchester United's 'swaggerlicious' midfielder, Paul Pogba has revealed the other midfielders he watches to improve his game. The Frenchman has been enjoying a 'born again' life in the Ole 'Ugonna' Solskjaer ministry, following his deliverance from the "dressing room virus" tag pronounced on him by ex boss José Mourinho. The newly found freedom has seen him contribute at least 1 goal or assist in every one of his appearances under Solskjaer so far (5goals and 4 assists). In an interview with Astro Sport,  the Manchester United academy graduate revealed that he loves watching  football as much as he likes playing. "I love football, I love watching players and maybe people will be surprised. When I was younger I used to look up to strikers but now I’m a midfielder I look up to midfield players." "I learn from Yaya Toure, Iniesta, Xavi, Scholes, Carrick. I love to look at midfielders to make myse...

Manchester United are set to turn their attentions to progression from the 4th round of the FA Cup following their league win against Brighton last weekend. In line with customs and traditions, Ole Gunnar Solsjaer delivered the latest team news alongside injury updates in his pre-match press conference. Here are 3 take-aways from the gaffer's interview. 1. ON INJURIES According to the boss, Marouane Fellaini, Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo who were all absent for last weekend’s 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford are set to be missing in action once again, as the game has come too soon for them. 2. LATEST ON ALEXIS SANCHEZ “He’ll be involved,” said Ole in his exclusive interview with MUTV before Friday’s press conference. “I think he’ll love it if the crowd turn against him. As a player, pride kicks in and you think ‘I’ll show all of you’. He’s been fantastic in training, his attitude has been spot on so hopefully he’ll enjoy the game.”...

Following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's record breaking 7th win in his 7th game in charge, the Manchester United gaffer is set to turn his attention to progression in the FA Cup with a match up against Arsenal. Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇                   MATCH INFO Date:  Friday 25th January 2019 Kick-off: 19:55 GMT (8:55pm Naija time). Venue: Emirates Stadium Competition: FA Cup (4th round) Referee: Craig Pawson Previous clashes: Total - 229; Man Utd wins - 89, Arsenal wins - 82, Draws - 58                 DID YOU KNOW? 1. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was voted man of the match in his last FA Cup meeting with Arsenal in 2004 ....(May that anointing be transformed to 'manager' of the match come Friday). 2. United have won two of their last three meetings against A...

Manchester United's quest to break into the top four is set to continue with a clash against Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford. Brief reminder; Chris Hughton's Brighton side ran away with a 3-2 victory when they faced United earlier in the season. The Red Devils step into the match on the back of a 'sugar-Kane' victory against Tottenham Hotspurs, which saw Solskjaer and his men run out with a 0-1 victory at Wembley. In line with customs and traditions of the land, Ole 'Ugonna' Solskjaer held a press conference on Friday where he updated the press on the latest team news alongside injury updates on the squad. "No there's not many issues", Solskjaer said when speaking at the Aon complex on Friday. "I think there are small niggles as there are always are at this time of the season. Chris, Marcos just started running lightly so they're not fit yet. "Alexis has trained all week so hopefully he comes through the...

Manchester United legendary striker, Andy Cole has dropped his opinion on Romelu Lukaku. The former England striker spent six years at United where he won numerous trophies. He is most fondly remembered for his formidable strike partnership with Dwight Yorke, which saw them deliver 53goals in the  1998/1999  season. Its safe to say Manchester United striker has not had a wonderful time at United this season. The 75million striker showed promise in the  2017/2018  season, scoring 27goals in all competitions as well as adding 'jara' with 9 assists in all competitions. So far so good, the Belgian striker has been a shadow of himself; from missing big chances, to controlling balls like they are coated with acid, to looking heavy and off the pace. One can only summarize that something is wrong somewhere. Cole who was part of United's  1999  treble-winning side along with current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed to ESPN the reasons...

Following the last clash which saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pass his first big test by blowing Tottenham 'Hot'spurs 'cold' with a 0-1 win, the Red Devils are set to welcome Brighton and Hove Albion  to Old Trafford for their next match up. Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇                   MATCH INFO   Date:  Saturday 19th January 2019 Kick-off: 15.00 GMT (4.00pm Naija time). Venue: Old Trafford Competition: English Premier League Referee: Paul Tierney Previous clashes: Total - 20; Man Utd wins - 12, Brighton wins - 3, Draws - 5 Last time we met: It ended in a 3-2 defeat in the first meeting between the two sides in August 2018.  3 first half goals were  conceded before Mourinho could say 'Eze goes to school' and that sealed United's fate, despite an attempted fightback later in the game.                 DID YOU KN...

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the Red Devils are in contract extension talks with three of their stars. The Norwegian was brought in to fill in the managerial slot until the end of the season, following the sacking of José Mourinho on December 18. So far so good, fans have been kept on cloud 9 by the 'FANTA-bulous' football which has been on offer since his arrival, and even more pleased with his 100% record which has seen him culminate 6 wins in 6 games in all competitions so far. The boss had his chance to speak to the press about transfers on his return from the Red Devils training camp in Dubai last week. "Well I read the news sometimes as well and the speculation around the club is just amazing and incredible," Solskjaer stated when asked about transfers in his Thursday press conference. "Some players I've not even heard of that I've signed, so all these speculations about tran...