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‘I actually don’t think Liverpool played that well’: Gary Neville reflects on Manchester United’s 7-0 thrashing at Anfield

Gary Neville

Liverpool’s 7-0 demolition of Manchester United in March was arguably the most stunning result of last season – but Gary Neville has downplayed the Reds’ performance in that game… That humbling at the hands of their arch-rivals provided a reality check for Man United in a season of progress under …

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Manchester United to hijack transfer for player their rivals have already agreed personal terms with: report

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag gestures on the touchline during a friendly match

Manchester United are preparing an offer that could hijack any deal for one of their rivals’ key transfer targets. While Erik ten Hag has already added Mason Mount, Andre Onana and, imminently, Rasmus Hojlund to his Manchester United squad this summer, the Dutchman isn’t content with stopping there and has …

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‘One of the most aggressive players I’ve played with’: How Vincent Kompany’s actions set the tone at Manchester City

Fernando Forestieri of Watford is tackled by Vincent Kompany of Manchester City during the FA Cup with Budweiser Third Round match between Manchester City and Watford at The Etihad Stadium on January 5, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany is a competitive leader, something he epitomised as the captain of Manchester City and is now displaying as the manager of Burnley.  As a 24-year-old player at Manchester City, and entering his third season at the club, Kompany’s personality really came to the fore during a pre-season game …

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Erik ten Hag has embraced Manchester United’s identity. Will it blow up in his face?

Erik ten Hag has embraced Manchester United's identity. Will it blow up in his face?

The Manchester United head coach is committed to playing transition football but does that bode well for the Red Devils’ Premier League prospects? Breaking the mould is never straightforward, especially when everyone else leans in a different direction. Tell that to Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, even if you …

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