Sentences with phrase «as united»

Ian Wright scored a really nice goal, Jim Leighton had a career - defining shocker, and Palace very nearly denied Alex Ferguson his first trophy as United manager.

«As a United fan I really wouldn't want this player to leave.

Dropping out of the champions league can make it very difficult to come back to it as United and Liverpool are prime examples.

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Even when Liverpool were successful, it wasn't through spending money, it was through having a settled squad of players, same as United when they were successful, they had a core of settled players then added one or two big signings a season.

However, he has given Red Devils boss and compatriot Louis van Gaal something to think about by joining his team - mates in training today and declaring that he is raring to go as United look to secure Champions League qualification.

That year he scored 26 league goals as United were crowned champions in Sir Alex Ferguson's final season as manager of the club.

Van Persie had a forgettable season last year as United struggled, and has started this season in a similar vein.

The midfielder wasn't exactly guaranteed of a starting place last term, managing only 19 starts as United secured a return to the Champions League.

New manager Louis van Gaal is yet to experience a competitive victory as United boss and this is a great chance to change that against the Clarets.

In addition to the normal hype surrounding the match, the introduction of Jose Mourinho as United boss this season has meant that there was another arguing point between the two clubs.

LvG is on a rescue mission to rescue his reputation which is at all time low as his United team had suffered numerous defeats in their recent outings but until in the last few days.

However, the Spanish side are hopeful as United are closing in on a # 38m deal to sign Swedish stopper Victor Lindelof from Benfica, claim The Mirror.

We are as top heavy as united, the difference is they have a world class keeper in de gea.

Not only did they carry on their defensive solidity from last season, keeping a clean sheet against the Hammers, they answered the doubts about the other side of their game by netting four times, with summer signing Romelu Lukaku getting a brace on his EPL debut as a United player.

As a United States Senator, I, along with Senator John Glenn and Congressman Louis Stokes, introduced similar legislation in Congress.

While it seems unlikely that many of those will be as a United player, it provides an exciting insight into Ibrahimovic's fitness as he closes in a return to the United first - team after so long out.

«Friday Night Football» — a new fixture slot for the 2016 - 17 season — will be introduced with Mourinho's Old Trafford bow as United take on Southampton on August 19, while Sky viewers will get their first sight of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City the following day at Stoke City.

The attacker broke under the scene under David Moyes and shone during the Scot's troubled season as United boss.

And his form has not gone unnoticed by Premier League sides, as United, Chelsea and Tottenham are all said to be scouting him ahead of a potential move.

Arsenal won the match 2 - 0, but there is no doubt Alexis lost this battle with Tuanzebe, who made a promising Premier League debut as United manager Jose Mourinho rang the changes to keep his main men fresh for Thursday's big Europa League semifinal.

He's had plenty of memorable moments in Liverpool fixtures over the years, often as United captain.

The England international needs just one more goal to draw level with Sir Bobby Charlton as United's all - time top goalscorer, and will undoubtedly look to eclipse him before departing.

That will be a blow to Madrid as they won't be able to compete with that level of salary, with the Sun noting that it was a similar scenario with Paul Pogba last summer as United were able to flex their financial muscle and snap up the Frenchman ahead of their European rivals by offering superior personal terms.

As per the Manchester Evening News, it could get worse for them as United could look to swoop for Alderweireld amid ongoing uncertainty over his future at Tottenham.

Into his first season as United boss, Louis van Gaal can make a major statement here if his side condemn the visitors to yet another defeat in this awful recent run of theirs which has seen the title and even an automatic Champions League spot slip away from them.

Time will tell if he can rediscover his form and start to silence the critics in the coming weeks as United could certainly do with him helping them in their pursuit of silverware and a top - four finish in the league.

Although Mane would be a big loss for Southampton as United come calling, there's no doubt Townsend could prove a useful addition if he regains his top form through playing regularly and gaining confidence.

While Valencia — who are still in a peripheral relegation battle in Spain — would be a step down for Mourinho, he may see the Spanish heavyweights as a tempting project as United hesitate to make an appointment.

Mourinho has often come under criticism from fans and critics alike during his reign so far as United boss, with some claiming that the former Chelsea boss is underperforming considering the amount of money he's spent during his time at Old Trafford.

The German international has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford as United are also desperately tracking improvements to their backline for next season.

The big team news as far as United are concerned is that Wayne Rooney returns to the starting line - up and reclaims the captain's armband in the absence of Ibrahimovic with Anthony Martial alongside him, while Daley Blind comes in at the back to replace Rojo as Mourinho makes eight changes in total from midweek.

Liverpool are hopeful of securing the signing of Matic however, particularly as United and Chelsea's interest in the skillful midfielder is said to have cooled of late.

As United fans — admittedly, mainly those who probably don't go to every home game — queued up to catch a glimpse of their heroes leaving the stadium, they were asked (in very bad English for a local) «Where from Manchester are you from?»

According to The Sun, Perisic moving to Old Trafford is still a possibility in the New Year after he was linked with a move in the summer as United could reignite their interest, but they would have to meet his # 45m asking price.

Fortunately, Lukaku seems to have made a speedy recovery and could now feature as United start their FA Cup journey with a third round tie against Derby at Old Trafford.

Here he is in his latest book, Leading, talking about his decision to retire as United manager in 2001/02:

The likes of Ander Herrera, Daley Blind and Angel Di Maria all arrived at Old Trafford this season, but they could be joined by further additions in the near future as United ponder improvements on some of their under - performing stars.

But as United's season died, something else born: in the aftermath of the missed penalty, Winterburn took the opportunity to share some feelings with his dejected opponent.

Ibrahimovic was a fine signing considering he arrived on a free, finishing as United's top scorer with 28 goals in all competitions last season.

Di Maria has not been at his best as a United player, struggling to show the fine form that saw him regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world at previous club Real Madrid.

Van Gaal doesn't have a great deal of experience in a relegation battle, having largely managed top clubs such as Barcelona and Bayern Munich as well as United throughout his career.

A talented young Dutch winger currently with PSV, Memphis Depay is selected on the right - hand side as United fans hope to see the exciting youngster make the move to Old Trafford.

Shortly after, it was Lukaku who eventually finished off some brilliant build - up play to find the back of the net and level the scores as United continued to pile the pressure on their opponents.

Juan Mata has been given a chance by Jose Mourinho in recent weeks to establish himself as United's number ten following Henrikh Mkhitaryan's disappointing form of late.

The 40 - year - old, who won eight Premier League titles as United's star right - back between the early 1990s and 2011, only joined Valencia on a short - term deal until the end of the season.

However, Rooney continued his recent good form with his fourth goal in his last three games as United continue to show signs of improvement under Louis van Gaal.

Whether or not it's the right approach remains to be seen as United will compete on various fronts this year, and depth will be key to ensure that Mourinho has the quality to call upon for different games as he rotates his line - up.

Unfortunately, a move to the Theatre of Dreams now appears highly unlikely as United have several options in Sneijder's favoured no. 10 position including Juan Mata and captain Wayne Rooney.

Should Liverpool or Arsenal pay the same amount as United where do you think he'd go?