It's no exaggeration to say that the final nine games of the season for Manchester United may well define how their summer transfer window and the next few seasons play out. They really are that important.
12.03.2022 - 06:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Your Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday, March 12:
Antonio Conte insists he was never in contention to manage Manchester United this season and has played down claims he did not fit the profile of candidate they were looking to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The current Tottenham manager was one of the many names to be linked with the managerial position at Old Trafford last year as pressure mounted on the Norwegian before his sacking.
Conte replaced Nuno Espirito Santo following Spurs' 3-0 home defeat to United last October, though Solskjaer was also sacked three weeks later after a dreadful spell form in the Premier League was compiled by a 4-1 defeat to Watford.
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The Italian has found times in the English capital difficult in his second stint in the Premier League. But his Spurs will be looking to build on their 5-0 win over Everton on Monday when they travel to Old Trafford on Saturday.
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Edinson Cavani has admitted dealing with injury this season 'hasn't been easy'. The Uruguayan has missed large parts of this campaign through injury and waited until October to open his goal account for the season against Saturday's opponents, Spurs.
Cavani was a surprise absentee for United's match against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon. Ralf Rangnick declared Cavani fit on the eve of their clash, but the centre-forward was eventually ruled out of the derby due to fitness concerns.
The 35-year-old has been plagued with an ongoing groin problem all campaign and he's been forced to miss United's last six matches. The striker's absence at the Etihad means he's been unavailable for 56 per
It's no exaggeration to say that the final nine games of the season for Manchester United may well define how their summer transfer window and the next few seasons play out. They really are that important.
Manchester United have been urged to hire Tottenham's Antonio Conte as their next permanent manager.
Manchester United are still interested in signing Christopher Nkunku after RB Leipzig set their price for the in-form Frenchman, according to reports.
Manchester United duo Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellistri have been named in the Uruguay squad for their upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Chile.
Newcastle are planning a move for Manchester United 'target' Darwin Nunez during the summer transfer window, according to reports.
Barcelona are reportedly 'planning' a deal to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford this summer.
Dimitar Berbatov is predicting a tight game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League's late kick-off this evening.
Antonio Conte insists he was never in contention to manage Manchester United this season and has played down claims he did not fit the profile of candidate they were looking to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Three Tottenham Hotspur players will miss their side's trip to Manchester United this weekend through injury.
Former centre-back John O'Shea believes Manchester United will face an "uphill task" to secure a top-four finish if they fail to beat Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday evening.
River Plate's director of football has claimed that there is no truth to the rumour regarding Edinson Cavani joining the club at the end of the season.
Bernardo Silva successfully told his Man City teammates how to stop Cristiano Ronaldo before November's Manchester derby between the two sides.
Danny Murphy doesn't believe Carlo Ancelotti is the right man for Manchester United and that they missed the boat with Antonio Conte.
Carlo Ancelotti has is the latest name to be linked to the Manchester United manager’s job – and it’s not the first time he’s been touted for a move to Old Trafford.
Manchester United fans couldn’t help but poke fun at Leeds after Marcelo Bielsa’s departure was confirmed.
Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster admitted he "didn't have a lot to do" during their goalless draw with Manchester United on Saturday.
Rio Ferdinand doesn't believe Antonio Conte will be in charge of Tottenham next season as Manchester United's search for a permanent manager goes on.
Antonio Conte has issued a warning to Manchester United and other top-four contenders days after he appeared to be on the brink at Tottenham.