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 session today and w…

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 KNOW? 1. Manchester United are looking to score at least three goals in four consecutive home league games for the first time since 'Igwe'(King) Ferguson's …

It was a beautiful Sunday evening at Wembley as United made it 6 wins in 6 games after a thrilling encounter against Tottenham.

Here are five things #ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from this super victory:

1. NEW UNITED, NEW RASHFORD.
Manchester United look like a 'newborn' team. The boys are happy, confident and motivated.

Marcus 'Rashidi-Yekini' in like manner, looks like fresh 'suya' from the fire, too hot to handle!!


He scored his 40th goal for United today and has now scored in 3 consecutive games for the first time in his career.

2. 'POGBA THE VIRUS!!!'
The French 'Swaggerlicious' midfielder who was labelled a virus, has proven to be a real virus, not to United but to all opponents.


His pass to Rashford for the goal was simply 'Chivita-stic'. He now has 4 goals and 4 assists in 6 games for Solskjaer......May all 'anti-viruses' tremble!!!

3. FROM MIS-FIT TO BEST-FIT
Our 'Jollof' defender, Victor Lindelof, had a horrid start to h…

Following the last clash which saw the Red Devils pass their 'Reading' test with a 2-0 victory to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup, United are set to take on their biggest test of the Ole 'Ugonna' Solskjaer Era when they take on Tottenham Hotspurs.


Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇
MATCH INFO
Date:  Sunday 13th January 2019
Kick-off: 16.30 GMT (5.30pm Naija time).
Venue: Wembley Stadium



Competition: English Premier League
Referee: Mike Dean
Previous clashes: Total - 53; Man Utd wins - 33, Tottenham wins - 9, Draws - 11
   DID YOU KNOW?
1. After winning their last four matches against fellow 'big six' opposition last season, the Red Devils have failed to win any one of their five matches against such teams this term.....[New year, New United😁]

2. Alexis Sanchez has been directly involved in 9 goals in his last 9 appearances at Wembley (8goals, 1 assist).....['Oshey', Lord of Wembley, come and stamp your authority once again]
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Ole 'Ugonna' Solskjaer has already made his best signing according to former player, Paul Parker.


Parker, who donned the United shirt between 1991 and 1996, believes Solskjaer has made a perfect choice which is crucial to United's improvement going forward. In an interview with talkSPORT, Paul Parker stated; "Mike Phelan may be the best signing the Manchester United have made, him coming back, he should never have been allowed to leave in the first place when David Moyes came in. That was a massive mistake by David Moyes.
"But he's back now and someone like him, who worked with Sir Alex and knows about the club as well, it is as important off the pitch as it is on it.
"Micky Phelan makes the big, big difference sitting next to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Phelan seems the most vocal in the technical area? Oh, without a doubt."

'Igwe' Ferguson's former right-hand man returned with Solskjaer after Jose Mourinho was relieved of his duties on Dec…

Manchester United launched 2019 with a clash against Newcastle United. It was a perfect start for Solskjaer's squad as Rafa Benitez and his boys were blown away thanks to goals from Rashford and Lukaku.


Here are five things #ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from 2019 take-off.
1. PARK THE BUS FORMATION. Newcastle came into the game with fear and trembling. They brought a very big bus with them and parked it in front of their goal post.
It was nice watching a game in which a bus was parked but not by Manchester United.
2. BENDING IT LIKE CR-7. Our 'whiz-kid', Marcus 'Rashidi-Yekini' once again rattled the Newcastle goalkeeper with his free-kick which is improving daily. He took it well, bent it like CR-7 and it was too hot to handle.


His finish for the 2nd goal was unlike him; super calm. The Solskjaer effect is gradually taking effect.
3. LIKE SOLSKJAER LIKE SUPER SUB In his playing days, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was 'Igwe' Ferguson's super sub.He has brought that sp…

The team sheets are out for United's clash at Tyneside. Check out the attacking shuffle for today's clash, as well as United's strong bench.


Which 'United' will come out on top? Manchester or Newcastle?
We'll find out soon enough.
Stay tuned to ManUtdNaijaFM for post match analysis.

GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED... OLUWA IS INVOLVED.

Manchester United are set to close put a final full stop to their 2018 with a clash against Eddie Howe's Bournemouth side. The Cherries started the season brightly, but a run of poor form has seen them lose matches consecutively, including a 5-0 lashing by Tottenham.

In line with customs and traditions, Ole Gunnar Solsjaer delivered the latest team news alongside injury updates in his Friday press conference.
From all indications, it appears the boss is set to rotate his squad once again, with focus on the attack due to the apparent return of Alexis Sanchez from injury, Romelu Lukaku from his compassionate leave, and Anthony Martial who missed the chance to punch Huddersfield on boxing day due to food poisoning from his Christmas Rice.
The boss also revealed that he expects Scott McTominay and Marcos Rojo to return to first team action soon, with Chris Smalling not expected anytime before United's clash against Tottenham on January 13.
With all these in mind, here's how…

Following their boxing day clash which saw the Red Devils 'swaggerliciously' jump past the Huddersfield hurdle with a 3-1 win, Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer's men are set to take on Bournemouth for their last Premier League game of 2018.


Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇
MATCH INFO
Date:  Sunday 30th December 2018
Kick-off: 16.30 GMT (5.30pm Naija time).
Venue: Old Trafford
Competition: English Premier League
Referee: Lee Mason
Previous clashes: Total - 15; Man Utd wins - 10, Bournemouth wins - 2, Draws - 3
DID YOU KNOW?
1. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to be the become only the third Manchester United manager to win his first 3 league games in charge of the club after Matt Busby and José Mourinho.

2. Romelu Lukaku has scored 7 goals in just 6 appearances against Bournemouth, including 6 in the last 3 against The Cherries....(We hope this is the perfect platform to launch his 'push-and-start' season).
3. Bournemouth have never beaten Manchester at Old …

Following their third consecutive Premier League 'okro' result which saw them share the spoils with high flying Arsenal in midweek, the Red Devils are set to welcome Claudio Ranieri's Fulham for their next league meeting.


Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇
  MATCH INFO
Date:  Saturday 8th December 2018
Kick-off: 15.00 GMT (4pm Naija time).
Venue: Old Trafford
Competition: English Premier League
Referee: Lee Probert
Previous PL clashes: Total - 26; Man Utd wins - 48, Fulham wins - 3, Draws - 5
DID YOU KNOW?
1. United have made 46 changes to their starting XI this season, including seven in their midweek draw with Arsenal - more than any other PL side....('Kolomental' everywhere. How did we get there?)




2. Man Utd have won 21 of their last 23 home matches against Fulham in all competitions, with their only defeat in this sequence coming in the PL in October 2003.

3. Fulham have not won any of their last 10 Premier League away games (D1 L9), losing the…

Following another unsurprising 'Amaka' United performance which saw the Red Devils drop 2 points in the second consecutive game against a team outside the EPL top 10, José Mourinho is set to take his United team to face an Emery-led merry Arsenal team.


Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇
MATCH INFO
Date:  Wednesday 5th December 2018
Kick-off: 20.00 GMT (9pm Naija time).
Venue: Old Trafford
Competition: English Premier League
Previous PL clashes: Total - 52; Man Utd wins - 24, Arsenal wins - 13, Draws - 15
Last time we met: A 2-1 victory for United in Arsene 'Mugabe' Wenger's last clash against the Red Devils.
DID YOU KNOW?
1. Manchester are unbeaten in their last 11 home games against Arsenal (W8, D3), their last defeat coming in September 2006....We hope the 'marriage' will continue to blossom in this direction.



2. José Mourinho has never lost to Unai Emery in all their 5 meetings (W4 D1, all in La Liga).
3. Manchester United have conceded …

Following Manchester United's last gasp win in the Champions League which saw United seal qualification into the knockout stage, the Red devils are set to resume Premier League duties with a trip to Southampton next on the cards.


Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇
MATCH INFO
Date:  Saturday 28th November 2018
Kick-off: 17.30 GMT (6.30pm Naija time).
Venue: St. Mary's Stadium
Competition: English Premier League
Referee: Kevin Friend
Previous clashes: Total - 38; Man Utd wins - 25, Southampton wins - 7, Draws - 6
     DID YOU KNOW?
1. Since 'Igwe' Sir Alex Ferguson retired, Man Utd have won only four of their 10 PL matches against the Saints, having beaten them in nine of the last 10 under the Scot.



2. United have won more matches from behind against Southampton than they have against any other team.
3. Mark Hughes's side have led in five PL matches this season but won just one of them. The 10 points they have lost from winning positions are more tha…

The team sheets are out 'oo'. Check out José Mourinho's chosen XI to seal bragging rights from the 'El-Manchesco' Derby.


What are your thoughts?
Can United get any result without Paul 'Ikenna' Pogba?
We'll find out soon enough.

Stay tuned to ManUtdNaijaFM for post match analysis.



GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.

The new comeback kings were in action again at The Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
After a poor first half, Manchester United came back rejuvenated and got the desired 3 points in full.

Here are the best action pictures from the thrilling encounter: (Photo credit-manutd.com)








Comeback completed!








GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.

Manchester United paid a visit to the Cherries for a match day 11 clash at the Vitality Stadium.
An initial 'gra-gra' saw Bournemouth score in the first 10 minutes.However  a Fergie-time comeback ensured that Manchester United came out victorious.

Here are five(5) things #ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from the clash:
1. UNITED LOVE THE VITALITY STADIUM
Before today, Bournemouth's last defeat at the Vitality Stadium was against Manchester United in April.  In addition, United have won their last two visits to the Vitality Stadium with an aggregate of 5-1.

Today, despite United's poor form, the Vitality stadium luck shone again and the complete 3 points were taken in 'Fergie-time'.
2. PAINFUL 30 MINUTES
The first  30 minutes of the first half was a horror movie. It was painful to watch United. Bournemouth converted the game to a practice session.


We chased the ball like children trying to  catch a butterfly. There was no shape,  no rhythm, we were one goal down and did n…

Following United's dramatic 3-2 comeback against Newcastle, Josè Mourinho appeared to have made abusive/improper remarks to a television camera as he walked down the tunnel. He was subsequently charged by the English FA.


Following investigations, the FA has determined that the charges could not be proven.
In an official statement, the FA stated that  "A charge against Jose Mourinho for allegedly using language which was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper has been found not proven following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing today [31/10/18],".

"It related to an incident at the end of the Manchester United versus Newcastle United game on 6 October 2018. Written Reasons for the decision of the Independent Regulatory Commission will be published in due course. This decision is subject to appeal".

It had been rumoured that Josè was to be sacked had United lost to Newcastle. However the boys turned in a vintage Fergie-like comeback, winning 3-2.

…

Chelsea's assistant coach Marco Ianni has been fined £6000 for his 'over-sabi' (exuberant) celebration of Ross Barkley's last minute equalizer for Chelsea two weeks ago.

The 'gori-makpa'(bald-headed) coach jumped in front of Mourinho in wild celebration after the goal and immediately almost got beaten by a furious Josè Mourinho.

He was lucky that stewards were quick to hold him back, otherwise, the football match would have been converted to a royal rumble!
Thankfully, despite Mourinho's reaction, the English FA ruled that the conduct of Coach Ianni was inappropriate and was therefore fined £6000!! 


We hope the coach has learnt a lesson and will learn to obey the popular Naija saying; "Dey your lane".




GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.

Manchester United welcomed Everton, her favourite 'customer' in the history of the EPL to Old Trafford for another clash on matchday 10.


Here are five(5) things ManUtdNaijaFM learnt today:

1. 'MARTIAL ARTS'
Anthony "Ikechukwu' Martial put up another dazzling display today. He was a consistent 'Chuku-chuku' (thorn) in the flesh of the Everton defenders.


He iced his performance with a 'COKE-astic' goal, after gifting United a penalty in the first half. We want more of 'this Martial'.

2. POGBA: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY.
United's 'Swaggerlicious' midfielder had a game with all shades today.
From almost missing a penalty, through being at fault for Everton's goal, to finally assisting Martial for his second goal, the French man had it all today.


It appears Pickford came ready for him as he denied him severally with some really good saves.

3. ALEXIS NEEDS A SEAT BELT
Though sad and still unbelievable, the exile of  Alexis &…

The team sheets are out. Check out José's NEW attacking line-up and key players who have been sent for 'deliverance' at 'bench ministries'.



Will these José's changes see United's fortunes change for the better?
We'll find out soon enough.

Stay tuned to ManUtdNaijaFM for post match analysis.



GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.

Manchester United are set to return to action against Everton in the English Premier League, following their midweek defeat in the UEFA Champions League.



United overcame Everton with a 'FOUR-chester United' display at Old Trafford last season, and will be looking to bounce back from their midweek fall at the hands of the Ronaldo-led Biaconneri with a similar result.

In line with customs and traditions, José 'Uchenna' Mourinho gave the latest team news alongside injury updates in his pre match press conference on Friday.



According to the boss, United are set to be without Alexis Sanchez yet again who has failed to recover from his injury, along with Diogo Dalot, Phil Jones, and Maroanne Fellaini. However, a late decision is set to made regarding Jesse 'Awilo' Lingard's involvement in the clash, with the English midfielder returning to full first team training during the week.

With all these in mind, here's how we expect the boss to line up his team.



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