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straight to your inboxQ: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United, the three richest and most valuable clubs in the world over the past decade - none of them are spending, so why all the criticism on Manchester United? Should this not maybe be a warning to the entire world of football that financial things aren’t so black and white at the moment?Samuel Luckhurst: It is a fair and valid question, and one that might get mentioned in Ed Woodward's investors' call later this month (due to be the

straight to your inboxManchester United's slow movement in the summer transfer window is only made more frustrating by the fact their recruitment policy has been near-flawless under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer so far.As part of United's recruitment overhaul the club set themselves criteria of achieving a 70 per cent hit-rate in the transfer window, it is fair to argue the success rate is beyond that.A year on from Solskjaer's first transfer window as permanent manager and the first three recruits are

Mogwai have cancelled three of their planned UK shows for February 2021 as a result of the continuing uncertainty over the return of live music during the coronavirus pandemic.The band had been set to play at the Roundhouse in London (February 17), the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester (February 19) and the SSE Hydro in Glasgow (February 20).But this afternoon (September 28) Mogwai confirmed that they had now taken the decision to cancel those live dates, saying in a statement that “the safety

straight to your inboxIn an ideal world Jesse Lingard would no longer be a Manchester United player anymore.United have been keen to move unwanted squad players on in the summer transfer window, and Lingard himself will be craving the opportunity of a fresh start in which his footballing ability can once again take centre stage.His time at United has seen the unrivalled heights of a Wembley winner in the FA Cup Final, but also been juxtaposed with toxic social media treatment and his own

straight to your inboxWith only one new signing in the summer transfer window you can understand why Manchester United might look to push the narrative of current players being like new arrivals.Dean Henderson's impressive debut against Luton Town in midweek was a statement of his talents ahead of a pivotal season in his career, with a fine reflex save late on a reminder of the pressure David de Dea is now under.The 23-year-old's return from Sheffield United has bolstered the depth at Old

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans have urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make four changes to his side ahead of their trip to face Brighton this weekend. United bounced back from opening day defeat to Crystal Palace in the week when they eased past Luton Town in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.

straight to your inboxIt was an evening to forget for Manchester United fans as their team began the new Premier League season with a humiliating defeat at home to Crystal Palace.Roy Hodgson's side were excellent in their opening day defeat but United can't ignore the part they played in the loss with such an underwhelming display.The poor performance encapsulated every fear held about the current United side with poor squad depth exposed amid dire defending and lacklustre attacking

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Van de Beek could have Fernandes impactIt wasn't just the sublime turn on the 40-minute mark, which MUTV's commentators compared to Dutch legend Johan Cruyff, that showed what Donny van de Beek can do.

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straight to your inbox Before signing for Manchester United Donny van de Beek spoke to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and heard about his plans for the club. Enthused by the vision, the Ajax midfielder was delighted to sign a five-year deal at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox Manchester United are well aware of their next challenge in the summer transfer window.

straight to your inboxIt only seems like yesterday that Manchester United's season reached a disappointing end with the Europa League exit against Sevilla.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were visibly drained as they let an early lead slip at the hands of Sevilla to condemn themselves to yet another trophyless season.