straight to your inbox Nemanja Matic believes Manchester United need to find another 30 per cent of improvement to mount a challenge for the Premier League title.
02.07.2020 - 19:02 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
straight to your inbox Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has tipped Manchester United to become title contenders next season. Liverpool walked the Premier League this season, brushing aside last season's champions Manchester City to win their first league title in 30 years.
But Shearer has suggested it won't be as easy for Jurgen Klopp's men next season, suggesting United could run them close for the title. The Match of the Day pundit threw United's name in the hat when discussing Manchester
.straight to your inbox Nemanja Matic believes Manchester United need to find another 30 per cent of improvement to mount a challenge for the Premier League title.
straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand says Manchester United have successfully rebuilt Anthony Martial after Jose Mourinho 'zapped' the confidence out of him. Martial has scored 22 times this season and has a minimum of five games left this season to add to that tally.
United legend has lauded the job done by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, particularly while recruiting players like Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire. But following their 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace, Giggs urged United to make more moves in the transfer market if they're to catch Manchester City and Liverpool at the top of the league.
straight to your inboxAlan Shearer hailed Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood as one of the best forwards he has seen at his age.Greenwood has been in sensational form since the season restarted, scoring four goals and registering an assist in his last four Premier League appearances. The youngster has also been heavily involved in United’s current 18-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
straight to your inboxGary Neville highlighted the contributions of Mason Greenwood, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic as he discussed Manchester United's improved form since the turn of the year.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have established themselves as the Premier League’s form side since January, and had dropped just two points since returning to action last month heading into Monday's game against Southampton.That form has seen them move back into contention for a place in the top
straight to your inbox Bruno Fernandes believes Marcus Rashford deserves more credit for the role he is playing at Manchester United. The England international has formed an integral part of the first-team squad under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since his return from injury during lockdown, but has not grabbed the headlines in the same way as some of his other teammates.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed as the man tasked with restoring former glory but if the club legend was to instil the offensive, thrilling and dynamic brand of football that United represented when he used to take to the field himself, he simply had to upgrade the foundations from which his team attack.
straight to your inboxDespite training alongside Sergio Aguero at Manchester City every day, Phil Foden has overlooked his club teammate when asked to name the best finisher he has played alongside.Foden has enjoyed a breakthrough season, especially since the Premier League restart, as he has repaid Pep Guardiola with some impressive performances when given extended game time with City.His form has prompted calls for an England call-up next season, with BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand saying he
straight to your inboxBernardo Silva says Manchester City must improve their away record after slipping to another defeat at Southampton on Sunday.City have now lost their last three away games in the Premier League, following the 2-1 loss at Chelsea and the derby defeat at Manchester United in March.Seven of City's nine defeats in the league this season have come away from home, and Bernardo says that is an area that has to get better next season as they look to regain their Premier League
straight to your inbox Alan Shearer believes Liverpool's defence is the biggest difference compared to Manchester City whilst maintaining that the Reds now boast an equally impressive midfield. Jurgen Klopp's side claimed their first Premier League title last week after Manchester City were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea.
straight to your inboxLiverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes the title fight between Jurgen Klopp's side and Manchester City will be much closer next season.City 's defeat to Chelsea last week sent the league title to Merseyside for the first time in 30 years, with Liverpool sitting 23 points ahead of Pep Guardiola's side. However, Carragher believes Liverpool won't be able to be as dominant next season and expects a fierce fight between the two clubs.
straight to your inboxGary Neville compared Mason Greenwood to former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie following the 18-year-old's latest goal.Greenwood opened the scoring for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in their 3-0 Premier League win at Brighton, where United were looking to extend their unbeaten streak since the season resumed.
Premier League title again.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have shown a marked improvement this year, in particular since the January signing of midfielder Bruno Fernandes.United haven’t won the league since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013 and watched on as rivals Liverpool ended their 30-year wait for the title this season.The Reds remain in the hunt for Champions League football for next season, currently sat five points behind Chelsea in fourth but have an easier run of fixtures than Frank
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side must do to mount a realistic title challenge. Many are tipping United to show major improvements next season, as they're currently on a 14-game unbeaten run and with the promising partnership between Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes.But Keane thinks United are a bit short in defence and doesn't believe Solskjaer's men will pip either Liverpool or City to the league title in the 2020/21 campaign.
Alan Shearer stated that Manchester United need to make four signings to be competitive in the biggest tournaments again.United secured their spot in the FA Cup semi-finals courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday, with Odion Ighalo and Harry Maguire scoring the goals.Although the win stretched United's unbeaten streak to 14 games in all competitions Shearer believes several additions are required at Old Trafford in the summer.“I think three or four big players, a