Sentences with phrase «at old trafford»

Reinforcements will be expected at Old Trafford as the Red Devils continue to trail Premier League leaders Manchester City by some distance at the top of the table.

The 22 - year - old is proving his doubters wrong this term as he's made the right - back slot at Old Trafford his own, making more appearances this year than he has at any other point in the five years he's been at the club, playing 37 games.

The Armenia international has had his moments at Old Trafford, but got off to a poor start by barely playing and now finds himself frozen out by Mourinho once again.

Radamel Falcao looks set to make his Premier League debut for Manchester United in their game against QPR on Sunday afternoon, and will be expected to make a fast start to his career at Old Trafford, the Daily Mail reports.

At this stage of his career, it seems like a sensible decision especially coming off the back of the serious knee injury that he suffered last season and having been pushed down the pecking order at Old Trafford by Romelu Lukaku.

The Spanish international has established himself as one of the top goalkeepers in Europe during his spell at Old Trafford, and has proven himself to be a key figure for Mourinho this season.

United were famously on the wrong end of such a result against Arsenal many years ago, with the Gunners sealing their title triumph at Old Trafford leading to scenes of celebrations from the visitors on the pitch after the game.

United looked far from their best against Zorya, but the first - half display against Leicester City after Chris Smalling gave them the lead should set the standard for the rest of the season, particularly at Old Trafford.

Morrison was once considered the next big thing coming through at Old Trafford, but has been unable to find any consistency on the pitch.

Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic made their comebacks in the win at Old Trafford, with the hosts having to come from behind to seal all three points.

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Having paid a record # 59.7 m, and with Di Maria yet to complete even a year of his five - year contract, it would be ludicrous, but certainly not out of the realms of possibility, for Louis van Gaal not to give his blockbuster signing more time to settle at Old Trafford.

Matic, 29, has made an impressive start to the season at Old Trafford, with Wilkins shocked that his former side allowed the player to join a rival for such a modest fee, as per Sky Sports.

Lawrenson believes that Mourinho will ultimately get what he desires this summer, and he has predicted that four new faces will likely arrive at Old Trafford, and he's helpfully added where he thinks they'll address the current squad.

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.

Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba have been firmly ahead of Herrera in the pecking order at Old Trafford, so if Fabinho or Vidal arrived, they would presumably push one of those players out of the starting XI.

He spent two successful years at Old Trafford before coming back at proving that he still knew how to find the net on a regular basis.

Los Blancos are asking for # 27.4 million for the player, a high price for someone who would surely have to share the left - back slot with Luke Shaw at Old Trafford.

Also wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool, Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller has been the subject of a # 45m bid from Manchester United and could make a superb addition at Old Trafford after his fine goalscoring displays for club and country in recent years, including some eye - catching performances in Germany's win at last summer's World Cup.

Depay is set to sign for the Red Devils when the transfer window opens next month, subject to a medical in a deal worth a reported # 31m (via BBC) where he will link up with his former international manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford next season.

The 37 - year - old won six Premier League titles during his time at Old Trafford, also winning three League Cups, the Charity Shield on six occasions, the Club World Cup in 2008 and the Champions League earlier that year.

Having scored 11 goals and provided 20 assists in the league last season, there's no denying Mkhitaryan's creative influence, and his agent has now revealed that he wants to take those talents to Manchester and join up with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.

However, a calf injury has disrupted Carrick's involvement in recent weeks but he looks like he's set to stay at Old Trafford for a while longer.

Merse has gone for victories for all the big sides this weekend bar Liverpool, who he believes will fall to a 2 - 1 defeat at Old Trafford.

New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will take up his position at Old Trafford as soon as his 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign with The Netherlands ends, with the transfer rumour mill suggesting that van Gaal is interested in bringing a number of the Oranje's stars with him.

Defour is of a similar mould to Manchester United veteran Scholes in terms of physique and style which explains Sir Alex Ferguson's interest with Michael Carrick falling down the pecking order at Old Trafford.

However, since arriving at Old Trafford, Blind has come in for some criticism — not least from United legend and respected pundit Neville — but the versatile player has a response for the Englishman.

United have not scored a first - half goal at home in the Premier League since September and have drawn five of their last eight matches at Old Trafford 0 - 0.

Wright scored a stunning 30 - yard free - kick and was named man of the match as an English team of ex-pros and celebrities beat their Rest of the World counterparts 3 - 2 at Old Trafford.

Still, Shaw has remained popular among some fans at Old Trafford, with United supporters tonight expressing their joy at seeing the former Southampton man back in the team.

Long regarded as one of the best in the world in his position, the Spaniard should make a great addition at Old Trafford, providing real experience and battling qualities to this relatively youthful squad.

Man Utd will undoubtedly be waiting for his return, as although Romelu Lukaku has started life at Old Trafford well, the addition of a world - class individual like the former AC Milan and Barcelona star will be a boost for all concerned as the Red Devils look to compete on various fronts.

The report claims Mourinho is one name Perez is keeping an eye on, particularly with recent speculation suggesting the Portuguese's future at Old Trafford is in some doubt.

Sir Alex Ferguson brought in the likes of Nick Powell and Angelo Henriquez over the summer and has seen young talents David de Gea, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Javier Hernandez all make fairly immediate impacts in the Man United first team following their respective arrivals at Old Trafford.

The Armenian boss gave his thoughts on Henrikh Mkhitaryan's recent exit from Manchester United to join Arsenal, and lifted the lid on an issue that the playmaker was experiencing at Old Trafford.

The 18 - year - old suffered suspected knee ligament damage just seconds into the 1 - 0 defeat at Old Trafford, and manager Steve Bruce's comments in the immediate aftermath of the game were far from positive.

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Needless to say, the Welshman is a world class performer and his arrival at Old Trafford would be a huge statement of intent if it did happen.

The Belgium international suffered what looked a bad head injury in the recent draw against Southampton at Old Trafford, and missed his side's following game at Everton.

Louis van Gaal has undoubtedly changed the mentality and culture at the club during his tenure, and while it has resulted in disappointment again this season, it remains to be seen whether or not it has a long - lasting effect at Old Trafford.

Two years later, up at Old Trafford, Winterburn dived into a tackle, McClair dived into Winterburn, and one of English football's most notable 21 - man brawls unfolded.

With Manchester United possibly set to lose David de Gea to Real Madrid, the Red Devils may be in need of a new signing in goal, despite the presence of Victor Valdes as a backup at Old Trafford.

Despite van Gaal's pedigree — he is one of the most decorated managers in the world game — he is enduring a miserable stint at Old Trafford, where things have regressed since he took United back to the Champions League last season.

At Arsenal, Mesut Ozil is yet to sign a new contract and is set to become a free agent in the summer, while Juan Mata is in the same situation at Old Trafford.

At United this is unlikely to be the case — although Louis van Gaal has toyed with three at the back during his spell with the Netherlands it does not really fit the squad that he will inherit at Old Trafford.

The Dutchman has made a real impression since taking over at Old Trafford, bringing in the likes of Angel Di Maria, Radamel Falcao and more in a bid to bring the glory days back to the club after a real slump under David Moyes last season.

The pair are said to be good friends, and the former wants the 27 - year - old to return to England and be part of the exciting revolution taking place under Mourinho at Old Trafford.

Manchester United defender Daley Blind made his 100th appearance for the club during their 4 - 0 win over Feyenoord in the Europa League at Old Trafford on Thursday.

I remember the day I support Arsenal the first time, it was on the 25th of February 2001, when Manchester United demolished Arsenal 6 - 1 at the Old Trafford (Yorke scored a hat trick).

However, it's claimed by the Manchester Evening News that given United are in action against Stoke City at Old Trafford on Monday night, no major developments are expected until the middle of the week, at which they could speed up the process of officially announcing the deal.