Category: League Cup

The full-back has only played once in three months, with his manager uncertain as to whether the 21-year-old has the character to fight for a spot SPECIAL REPORT His absence might have been overshadowed by questions regarding the future of Wayne Rooney, but Luke Shaw’s continued travails at Manchester United reached a new low this …

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The midfielder says the veteran striker can help lead United to victory in London, and that rivals are scared of the big man Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera believes Zlatan Ibrahimovic will strike fear into Southampton in the EFL Cup. United’s bid for a treble sees them come up against Southampton at Wembley on Sunday, …

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Competition for trophies is fiercer than ever, according to the Manchester United boss, and he admits he has seen some stars waste their talent Jose Mourinho has admitted that not all players share his will to win as he prepares to lead Manchester United in the EFL Cup final against Southampton on Sunday. Having lifted …

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The United skipper could be a surprise inclusion in the the Red Devils starting XI to face Southampton at Wembley this weekend After a week of intense speculation linking him with a move to the Chinese Super League, Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney could yet start the EFL Cup final against Southampton on Sunday. Don’t …

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The Red Devils attacker has been ruled out of the EFL Cup final, much to the relief of the Saints manager Southampton manager Claude Puel is relieved Henrikh Mkhitaryan will miss the EFL Cup final on Sunday.  Rumours: Mancini to Leicester? The Armenia international has been in fine form for Manchester United in recent weeks, …

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The Manchester United manager has once again expressed his support for the sacked former Leicester City boss, this time with an item of clothing Jose Mourinho has once again paid tribute to Claudio Ranieri, wearing a ‘CR’ initialled polo shirt during his press conference on Friday afternoon. The Manchester United manager had taken to Instagram …

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The Manchester United boss confirmed that the Armenia international will be unavailable after hurting himself in the Europa League Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not be fit enough to feature in the EFL Cup final against Southampton on Sunday. Wayne Rooney will, however, be in the matchday squad, with the England captain …

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Southampton face Manchester United in the EFL Cup final and their defender is confident he can handle the pressure in big games Cedric Soares hopes his big-match experience from the Euro 2016 final will serve him well when Southampton face Manchester United with the EFL Cup trophy on the line. The two teams meet at …

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Everything you need to know ahead of the Red Devils’ EFL Cup final showdown at Wembley on Sunday It is a season during which Manchester United are carving out a name for themselves as cup kings, but Sunday supplies the first opportunity to actually add a major trophy to the cabinet when they take on …

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