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Manchester United Season 2019 - 2020
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Tomorrow early start for opener, how?
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58124893
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58124893
Tonight early game asway to Saints, how?
Sancho to start?
Jadon Sancho could start after making his debut as a substitute against Leeds United, while Edinson Cavani is in contention to return after he completed self-isolation protocols.
Southampton have no new injury concerns for the visit of Manchester United.
Sam McQueen and Will Smallbone are their only absentees.
Prediction: 0-2
Lawro's full predictions v The Wombats drummer Dan Haggis
Sancho to start?
TEAM NEWS
Manchester United will assess the fitness of Raphael Varane, whose protracted move from Real Madrid was completed last weekend.Jadon Sancho could start after making his debut as a substitute against Leeds United, while Edinson Cavani is in contention to return after he completed self-isolation protocols.
Southampton have no new injury concerns for the visit of Manchester United.
Sam McQueen and Will Smallbone are their only absentees.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
I was there when United smashed Saints 9-0 at Old Trafford in February too. The scoreline won't be anything like that this time, but the points are heading for Manchester again - whether Paul Pogba plays as well as he did against Leeds last week or not.Prediction: 0-2
Lawro's full predictions v The Wombats drummer Dan Haggis
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head- Manchester United's 9-0 win in their most recent league meeting with Southampton matched the Premier League record for the biggest victory. It followed United's 9-0 triumph versus Ipswich Town in 1995 and Leicester City's 9-0 win at Southampton in 2019.
- Southampton have beaten United just once in 13 league games at St Mary's (D4, L8), while they are winless in the past 10.
- United have recovered 35 Premier League points from losing positions in this fixture. It is the best record of any side against one opponent.
- Saints have lost 10 Premier League meetings after scoring the opening goal, a joint record in the competition.
- Southampton have won their first home league match of the season in just three of the past 30 seasons.
- Saints can become only the second club to lose both of their opening two Premier League fixtures in three consecutive seasons, after Bournemouth in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
- They have kept just one clean sheet in 22 league matches, conceding 52 goals during that period.
- Adam Armstrong can become only the third player in Southampton's history to score in his first two Premier League appearances for the club.
- Che Adams has scored two goals and provided two assists in his past four league games, matching his total goal involvements from his previous 21 appearances.
- If Manchester United avoid defeat they will match Arsenal's top-flight record of 27 games unbeaten away from home.
- The Red Devils have gone nine matches without a clean sheet in all competitions.
- United have been awarded 49 penalties in 152 games in all competitions under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - 15 more than any other Premier League side.
- Bruno Fernandes can equal Gabriel Jesus' record of 26 away fixtures undefeated from the beginning of his Premier League career.
- Edinson Cavani only played 45 minutes of each league game against Southampton last season but still scored three goals and assisted one.
Saints did good last night. Quite objectivanalysis (my view)
Issues for Solskjaer to address, published at07:48
Shamoon Hafez, BBC Sport
Manchester United started the season in blistering fashion but lost their 100% record in just their second game and, in truth, it was a poor showingon the south coast.
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to address the central midfield before the end of the transfer window as Fred still looks a little lost at times while Nemanja Matic, at 33, doesn't have the legs to run around the pitch anymore.
Anthony Martial was anonymous following on from an injury-hit season last time out and Jadon Sancho failed to make an impact when he appeared in the second half.
United have always struggled to break down a compact defence, with the Saints switching to five at the back after the break, another area Solskjaer needs to look at tactically against the more 'inferior' teams in the league.
Your CR7 is back
Orgasmic win over Geordies, with CR7 scoring twice. #1 was fortuitous (off goalie), but #2 was CR7's stylo
SAT 11 SEPT 2021PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester United 4 Newcastle United 1
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58437003
Last updated on11 September 202111 September 2021.From the sectionPremier League1034
Ronaldo scored before and after half time for Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his return to Manchester United as the hosts eventually cruised to victory against Newcastle United and delighted a packed Old Trafford.
Cheered from the moment he left the team coach on its arrival at the ground, throughout the warm-up and then once the game had started, Ronaldo repaid the backing in the best possible manner.
Twelve years after he last scored for Manchester United in this stadium, Ronaldo broke the deadlock in first-half added time when he tapped in after visiting keeper Freddie Woodman spilled Mason Greenwood's shot.
Then, after Javier Manquillo had levelled with his first Newcastle goal, Ronaldo finished off a flowing move by racing on to Luke Shaw's through ball and drilling a low shot through Woodman's legs.
His international team-mate Bruno Fernandes rifled in the goal of the game as he collected Paul Pogba's square pass and curled a shot into the top corner from the edge of the area before substitute Jesse Lingard added a fourth in added time.
The margin of victory was harsh on Steve Bruce's men, who played well for long periods. But Newcastle's efforts were irrelevant to the ecstatic home fans, who had the added bonus of their side returning to the top of the Premier League.
Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, who has not been seen since the Super League debacle, and co-chairman Avram Glazer, who was making his first Old Trafford visit in two years, were both present.
Glazer and Woodward both played central roles in Ronaldo's return to the club from Juventus.
However, Sir Alex Ferguson was arguably even more significant in the move, ringing the Portuguese to implore him to return to the club where he is still feted as a hero, rather than accept an offer from Manchester City.
Ronaldo proved he still has much to offer at the age of 36, and that the efforts to entice him back to the club were worthwhile.
His opener showed the value of anticipation, as he followed Greenwood's shot in when the Newcastle defenders hesitated.
The second emphasised that Ronaldo retains enough speed to cause problems for defences as he charged clear to take his overall Manchester United tally to 120.
Although he has never previously operated as a striker in the conventional sense, that is where he started - and largely he stayed there. He did drop deeper at times, but generally was the most advanced Manchester United player.
At times, that did mean the hosts searched for wider crossing positions more often than a team with such gifted technical players would prefer. But the ends justified the means on this occasion.
There was, however, to be no repeat of the hat-trick he scored on his last appearance against Newcastle at Old Trafford in January 2008.
Nevertheless, with Fernandes delivering the kind of goal that has earned him hero status at the club and Lingard giving a reminder of the ability he showed on loan at West Ham, it was a victory that went beyond the contribution of a single individual - even if Ronaldo's name will dominate the aftermath.
‘Ruthless’ Ronaldo has lifted everyone - Solskjaer
Ronaldo's momentous goal must have felt like a kick in the guts for former Old Trafford captain Bruce.
Newcastle's record at the ground is terrible and the build-up to this game pitched them in the role of spoilsports, trying to wreck a party that had been building up all week.
Through a combination of disciplined defending, what could be kindly described as 'time management' - which irritated the home fans immensely - and incisive counter-attacks, Newcastle were excellent.
Allan Saint-Maximin, Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock all got themselves in a position to threaten David de Gea's goal without managing to beat the home keeper.
Ronaldo's goal with the half time break beckoning ruined all that good work, and it was so preventable too.
Isaac Hayden was standing next to the Portuguese when Greenwood took aim but, unlike Ronaldo, he didn't gamble on the outcome and was not in position to challenge when Woodman made his mistake.
To their credit, Newcastle renewed their efforts after half-time and for a brief time after they had capitalised on a Harry Maguire error to convert a superb counter-attack - which ended with Saint-Maximin prodding a ball through for Manquillo's second goal in English football - a second Old Trafford win since 1972 seemed possible.
That hope evaporated as Ronaldo returned to centre stage, leaving the visiting fans to renew their chants demanding change at the top of their club.
Player of the match
Cristiano Ronaldo
with an average of 7. 57
SAT 11 SEPT 2021PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester United 4 Newcastle United 1
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58437003
- Cristiano Ronaldo (45'+2minutes, 62'minutes),
- Bruno Fernandes (80'minutes),
- Lingard (90'+2minutes)
- Manquillo (56'minutes)
Shaw (62'minutes), Pogba (80'minutes, 90'+2minutes)
Cristiano Ronaldo twice scores as Manchester United beat Newcastle
By Simon StoneBBC Sport at Old TraffordLast updated on11 September 202111 September 2021.From the sectionPremier League1034
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his return to Manchester United as the hosts eventually cruised to victory against Newcastle United and delighted a packed Old Trafford.
Cheered from the moment he left the team coach on its arrival at the ground, throughout the warm-up and then once the game had started, Ronaldo repaid the backing in the best possible manner.
Twelve years after he last scored for Manchester United in this stadium, Ronaldo broke the deadlock in first-half added time when he tapped in after visiting keeper Freddie Woodman spilled Mason Greenwood's shot.
Then, after Javier Manquillo had levelled with his first Newcastle goal, Ronaldo finished off a flowing move by racing on to Luke Shaw's through ball and drilling a low shot through Woodman's legs.
His international team-mate Bruno Fernandes rifled in the goal of the game as he collected Paul Pogba's square pass and curled a shot into the top corner from the edge of the area before substitute Jesse Lingard added a fourth in added time.
The margin of victory was harsh on Steve Bruce's men, who played well for long periods. But Newcastle's efforts were irrelevant to the ecstatic home fans, who had the added bonus of their side returning to the top of the Premier League.
Significant day at Old Trafford
You only had to look in the directors' box to understand this was a special day for the hosts.Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, who has not been seen since the Super League debacle, and co-chairman Avram Glazer, who was making his first Old Trafford visit in two years, were both present.
Glazer and Woodward both played central roles in Ronaldo's return to the club from Juventus.
However, Sir Alex Ferguson was arguably even more significant in the move, ringing the Portuguese to implore him to return to the club where he is still feted as a hero, rather than accept an offer from Manchester City.
Ronaldo proved he still has much to offer at the age of 36, and that the efforts to entice him back to the club were worthwhile.
His opener showed the value of anticipation, as he followed Greenwood's shot in when the Newcastle defenders hesitated.
The second emphasised that Ronaldo retains enough speed to cause problems for defences as he charged clear to take his overall Manchester United tally to 120.
Although he has never previously operated as a striker in the conventional sense, that is where he started - and largely he stayed there. He did drop deeper at times, but generally was the most advanced Manchester United player.
At times, that did mean the hosts searched for wider crossing positions more often than a team with such gifted technical players would prefer. But the ends justified the means on this occasion.
There was, however, to be no repeat of the hat-trick he scored on his last appearance against Newcastle at Old Trafford in January 2008.
Nevertheless, with Fernandes delivering the kind of goal that has earned him hero status at the club and Lingard giving a reminder of the ability he showed on loan at West Ham, it was a victory that went beyond the contribution of a single individual - even if Ronaldo's name will dominate the aftermath.
Newcastle hope extinguished
‘Ruthless’ Ronaldo has lifted everyone - Solskjaer
Ronaldo's momentous goal must have felt like a kick in the guts for former Old Trafford captain Bruce.
Newcastle's record at the ground is terrible and the build-up to this game pitched them in the role of spoilsports, trying to wreck a party that had been building up all week.
Through a combination of disciplined defending, what could be kindly described as 'time management' - which irritated the home fans immensely - and incisive counter-attacks, Newcastle were excellent.
Allan Saint-Maximin, Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock all got themselves in a position to threaten David de Gea's goal without managing to beat the home keeper.
Ronaldo's goal with the half time break beckoning ruined all that good work, and it was so preventable too.
Isaac Hayden was standing next to the Portuguese when Greenwood took aim but, unlike Ronaldo, he didn't gamble on the outcome and was not in position to challenge when Woodman made his mistake.
To their credit, Newcastle renewed their efforts after half-time and for a brief time after they had capitalised on a Harry Maguire error to convert a superb counter-attack - which ended with Saint-Maximin prodding a ball through for Manquillo's second goal in English football - a second Old Trafford win since 1972 seemed possible.
That hope evaporated as Ronaldo returned to centre stage, leaving the visiting fans to renew their chants demanding change at the top of their club.
Player of the match
Cristiano Ronaldo
with an average of 7. 57
How tonight, away to Hammers?
SUN 19 SEPT 2021
PREMIER LEAGUE
West Ham United 14:00 Manchester United
Venue: London Stadium
West Ham manager David Moyes is winless in all seven games against former club Manchester United since leaving in 2014
Winston Reid is their only injury absentee, although the squad could be rotated following Thursday's Europa League win at Dinamo Zagreb.
Manchester United have no new injury concerns, with Edinson Cavani expected to resume training next week.
Scott McTominay could feature following groin surgery.
If anything, it could be beneficial. The hype around Cristiano Ronaldo's return might have meant a few people were getting carried away but that defeat should focus them, and remind them how much work they have got to do.
Prediction: 0-2
Lawro's full predictions v Ladhood stars Aqib Khan and Shaun Thomas
SUN 19 SEPT 2021
PREMIER LEAGUE
West Ham United 14:00 Manchester United
Venue: London Stadium
West Ham United v Manchester United
TEAM NEWS
West Ham top scorer Michail Antonio serves a one-game suspension after he was sent off for two bookings during the draw at Southampton last weekend.Winston Reid is their only injury absentee, although the squad could be rotated following Thursday's Europa League win at Dinamo Zagreb.
Manchester United have no new injury concerns, with Edinson Cavani expected to resume training next week.
Scott McTominay could feature following groin surgery.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
I know Manchester United were far from impressive in the Champions League in midweek but I don't think it will stop them from making it out of their group.If anything, it could be beneficial. The hype around Cristiano Ronaldo's return might have meant a few people were getting carried away but that defeat should focus them, and remind them how much work they have got to do.
Prediction: 0-2
Lawro's full predictions v Ladhood stars Aqib Khan and Shaun Thomas
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head- West Ham have won just seven of their 50 Premier League matches against Manchester United (D13, L30).
- United could win consecutive Premier League away meetings for only the second time, after a run of three wins ended in 2011.
- The Red Devils are one short of 100 Premier League goals in this fixture.
- West Ham are unbeaten after their opening four Premier League matches for the first time since 1999.
- They could equal the club Premier League record of five games undefeated from the start of the season.
- West Ham lost seven of their eight matches against the teams who finished in the top four last season, drawing the other.
- David Moyes has won only three of his 28 Premier League fixtures as a manager against Manchester United (D7, L18). All three victories came while in charge of Everton at Goodison Park.
- Since Michail Antonio's debut in 2015, West Ham have won 41% of the Premier League games in which he has started (56 of 137), compared to just 28% when he doesn't (25 of 90).
- Antonio has scored four and set up three of West Ham's 10 Premier League goals this season.
- Manchester United are unbeaten in 28 Premier League away games, the longest run without defeat on the road in English league history.
- The Red Devils have conceded just 19 goals during this run, keeping 13 clean sheets.
- This is only the second time in 10 seasons that United have been unbeaten after their opening four league fixtures. They also had 10 points at this stage in 2017.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has scored five goals in four Premier League appearances versus West Ham.
- Bruno Fernandes has scored 30 goals and assisted 19 in 55 Premier League games.
- Fernandes is unbeaten in all 27 Premier League away appearances - a competition record for any player from the beginning of their career.
Man U will win. Last minute penalty. 2-1
If Man U don’t win comfortably OGS needs to be sacked. Fuck up performance in the carabao cup against west ham. Man U seems to have gone backwards. There is no eagerness to press and there is no penetration. His 4-2-3-1 is not working. He needs to change that.
Aiyoh, OGS fielded reserve team. Even turned down CR7's request to start
Don't want to live dangerously (after CR7 denied 2 penalties, and we survived with last min penalty miss)
OGS kpkb about not given penalties.
Give him penalty he ask Bruno to take not the GOAT. Kick to other people garden.
Lose 0-1 at Theatre of Dreams.
Should be ok lah. I think will win Villareal and Everton but then draw Leicester win Atalanta lose Liverpool draw Spurs draw Atalanta lose Man City
Will still keep his job.
Give him penalty he ask Bruno to take not the GOAT. Kick to other people garden.
Lose 0-1 at Theatre of Dreams.
Should be ok lah. I think will win Villareal and Everton but then draw Leicester win Atalanta lose Liverpool draw Spurs draw Atalanta lose Man City
Will still keep his job.
Bruno forgot his 1-2 skip, and ballooned over kns.
Quiet CR7 showing. Good to see Cavani in last few minutes.
Yet to see Sancho deliver despite big hooha before 73mil transfer
