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United Review: MUFC cruise into next round of Europa League

 Real Betis 0 - 1 Manchester United (Aggregate 1 - 5) After this clinical win, United will face another trip to Seville in the next round.  They cruised into the quarter-finals of the Europa League with a 5-1 aggregate win at Real Betis. After an open first half, Rashford put United ahead in the 55th minute with a thunderous long-range effort dipping into the bottom corner. Head to European Super Football for more information. UCL and UEL (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)

United Review: Casemiro shines at Old Trafford

 Manchester United 3 - 1 Reading United eased to victory at Old Trafford and maintained progress in four competitions. Casemiro underlined his importance to Manchester United with two goals as they cruised past Reading to reach the FA Cup fifth round at Old Trafford. While the Brazil midfielder was brought to the club in August 2022 to deliver steel to the heart of United's midfield, he displayed his effectiveness further forward to break the Royals' resistance early in the second half. He scooped home the opening goal after racing on to Antony's incisive pass, and doubled United's lead four minutes later, curling in from the edge of the box after collecting Fred's pass. The midfielder's absence was sharply felt by United during their Premier League defeat at Arsenal last weekend, and he was given a standing ovation by the home supporters who fully recognise his value to the club. You're just a s*** Andy Carroll The foul that caused Christian Eriksen’s

United Review: Giant step taken towards Wembley

Nottingham Forest 0 - 3   Manchester United It was a comfortable evening for United Marcus Rashford continued his sensational scoring streak at the City Ground as United closed in on an EFL Cup final appearance at Wembley next month with a comfortable win over Nottingham Forest. His brilliant solo effort gave United the advantage six minutes into the first leg of the semi-final. January loan signing Wout Weghorst added a second just before the break with his first goal for the club and Bruno Fernandes wrapped up the scoring a minute from time to provide Erik ten Hag's men with a healthy first-leg advantage. Reaction The Manchester United boss spoke with great pride about his star player. He said: " From the start of the season he is growing and he keeps doing that and what we have to aim for with him - and he is responsible for that - is to keep this process going. If he is in this mood, this spirit, he is unstoppable and it's about the team to get him in the right po

United Review: Unbeaten run ends

Arsenal 3 - 2 Manchester United United's 10-game unbeaten run came to an end at the Emirates Stadium. Eddie Nketiah's late strike sunk the Reds to defeat in the Premier League. Rashford's 17th goal of the season fired Erik ten Hag's side into an early lead in North London, before Nketiah's header levelled matters just eight minutes later. Win, lose or draw: always United. 🔴⚪️⚫️ #MUFC || #UnitedForTheFans pic.twitter.com/L1VeCjpsAp — Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 23, 2023 The ever-threatening Bukayo Saka then scored to put the Gunners ahead with just eight minutes played of the second half, curling an effort beyond David De Gea. Lisandro Martinez's smart looping header evaded the best attempts of William Saliba, drawing the Reds level going into the final half an hour. However, there was to be heartbreak late on, as Nketiah's second goal handed Mikel Arteta's side all three points in an end-to-end encounter.  Reaction The United manager spok

United Review: Late goal dents momentum

Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Manchester United A late free-kick from Crystal Palace's Michael Olise denied Manchester United a victory that would have taken them second in the Premier League. United were on course for their 10th successive win after Bruno Fernandes scored just before half-time when he finished well following Christian Eriksen's pull-back. However, Olise struck in dramatic style with a brilliant curling free-kick to ensure a point apiece. Momentum dented? United had a shout for a penalty on 72 minutes when Scott McTominay was challenged by Chris Richards just inside the Palace box. However, referee Robert Jones waved play on. Three minutes later, De Gea was forced into another fine stop, punching away Marc Guehi's header. This was all before a late Palace goal. Has that dented United's momentum? Highlights You can watch the highlights of the match in the video below. Footage from  Manchester United - YouTube One YouTuber commented: "I am running out of

United Review: Manchester is red

United 2 - 1 city A few thoughts on a memorable afternoon at Old Trafford as United staged a late turnaround to come from behind and beat their local rivals in a dramatic derby at Old Trafford. City looked to be closing the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal after substitute Jack Grealish headed them in front from Kevin de Bruyne's cross on the hour. However, United sent their fans into raptures with a superb recovery. The reds drew level with 12 minutes left as Bruno Fernandes scored despite the presence of Marcus Rashford in an offside position.City's protests that he had interfered with play ignored despite the flag going up. Marcus Rashford was the maib figure again four minutes later when he swept in substitute Garnacho's cross at the Stretford End to move United to within one point of the blues. Another sign of United's remarkable recovery  Our recovery has been assured under Ten Hag and the scenes from players at fans at the final whistle demonstrated that a

United Review: Positive results carry on

 Manchester United 3 - 0 Charlton Could a trip to Wembley be on the cards for United fans? Marcus Rashford scored two late goals to take his tally for the season to 15 and put Manchester United into the Carabao Cup semi-finals at the expense of League One Charlton at Old Trafford. Video from  Manchester United - YouTube Antony's cracking first-half opener gave United the advantage but Dean Holden's visitors claimed plenty of credit for the way they continued to battle until second-half substitute Rashford found the net for a sixth successive game with goals in the 90th and 94th minutes. The win means eight wins on the trot for United and dreams of trophies increasing for fans. Let's explore some of the best reaction from across the world Liam who sits in the Stretford End said: "This was another solid win and performance." Olivia added: "I said at the start of the season that I wanted any trophy. I genuinely think we can win two this season." The Ch

United Review: Reds progress in FA Cup

 FA Cup: Manchester United 3 - 1 Everton Marcus Rashford scored again as Manchester United increased the pressure on Everton boss Frank Lampard with a deserved FA Cup victory at Old Trafford. Super Reds Super News United got off to a great start but Everton fought back Antony turned home Rashford's far-post cross but had the character to fight back. Conor Coady rammed home a 13th-minute equaliser when David de Gea calamitously allowed Neal Maupay's apparently harmless cross to roll through his legs. Rashford shines again Lampard's players continued to battle hard. However, once some brilliant approach play from Rashford had deceived Coady into turning the forward's cross into his own net, the visitors' character alone was not enough. After Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a goal ruled out for offside, Rashford kept his nerve to beat England international team-mate Jordan Pickford from the penalty spot deep into injury time. Reaction Former Manchester United captain Roy

United Review: Another sign that belief and confidence is back

 Manchester United 3 - 0  Bournemouth Manchester United stretched the winning run in all competitions to six games with a comfortable victory over Bournemouth. Casemiro latched onto a Christian Eriksen free-kick with a beautifully cushioned volley to put the Red Devils ahead half way through the first half. We doubled our lead four minutes into the second period as Shaw, playing in his more accustomed left-back role again, swept home an Alejandro Garnacho cut-back to complete a beautiful free-flowing move. Marcus Rashford then rounded off the scoring, tapping into an empty net after a Bruno Fernandes pass, to score in three successive Old Trafford league games for the first time. Reaction Luke Shaw told the media: “It was a really good result. At times we got a bit sloppy and conceded chances but David De Gea was amazing and made a number of really good saves to keep that clean sheet and an important three points which we needed. “I’ll play wherever the team needs me or the manage

United Review: United move into the top four

 Wolves 0 - 1 Manchester United Marcus Rashford came off the bench to help United move into the top four. The stage was set for Rashford to make the difference when the in-form forward entered at half-time in place of Alejandro Garnacho. United had shown glimpses of promise, but with 76 minutes on the clock, Rashford provided the game’s first moment of true quality. His 11th goal of the season was sufficient to lift his side above Tottenham, who host Aston Villa on Sunday, and into fourth. It was a typically well-taken goal by Rashford, manufactured out of nowhere. United have now won five consecutive matches in all competitions for the first time since April 2021.  It was also easy to see why Ten Hag is so determined to add another forward in the January transfer window. United didn't look great in the first half from an attacking perspective. Defensively, the Red Devils looked solid again even with Luke Shaw at centre-back. Marcus Rashford had five goals in 32 games last se