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The return of the club's highest earner from a six-week injury layoff to make the voyage to Catalonia in such circumstances should be a source of inspiration. (Photo: AFP)

Sunk cost of Sanchez holding Man Utd back

Sanchez signed reportedly the most lucrative contract in Premier League history when joining from Arsenal last January.

15 Apr 2019 10:47 AM

One glimmer of hope for United is that a much-changed Barcelona were held by La Liga bottom side Huesca on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Premier League: United ready for Barca after defeating West Ham 2-1

Barcelona will carry a 1-0 advantage into next week’s return leg comfortable in the knowledge that they did not face a shot on target.

14 Apr 2019 5:07 PM

The only goal of the game came from a clever cross by Lionel Messi although Barca’s captain was kept unusually quiet for the remainder, after being left with a bloodied face from a clash with United’s Chris Smalling. (Photo: AP)

Pique boasts Barcelona's defensive approach against Manchester United

An early own goal by Luke Shaw, who deflected in a header from Luis Suarez, gave Barca their first victory at Old Trafford.

11 Apr 2019 5:33 PM

The Argentine has been in majestic form again this season, scoring 43 goals in 40 appearances to put Barca in position for a third treble in a decade. (Photo: AP)

'Messi will be difficult to stop but it's never impossible': Solskjaer

Messi scored in Champions League finals versus United, in 2009, and 2011, and is hungry to win the competition for a 5th time.

10 Apr 2019 9:48 AM

United host the first leg on Wednesday, the teams’ first official meeting since Barca brushed United aside to win 3-1 in the 2011 Champions League final. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'United have improved but I think Barca are the clear favourites': Deulofeu

Deulofeu came through Barca’s academy and had several stints in the team before opting to leave the club last year to join Watford.

09 Apr 2019 6:11 PM

Suarez is Messi's provider, runner and foil but has managed to perform the role without losing sight of what he can bring too. (Photo: AFP)

Suarez has nothing to prove but much to gain in England

Suarez returns to Old Trafford on Wednesday in the last 16 of the Champions League, the tournament which Barcelona craves success for.

09 Apr 2019 10:58 AM

Pique denied United in Barcelona’s 2-0 Champions League final win in Rome in 2009 and is aiming to pull off the same trick again on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

UCL 2019-20: 'I’m coming back to my second home': Pique on UCL clash with ManUtd

Joining the Red Devils in 2004 from Barcelona as a 16-year-old, Pique learned important lessons during some tough seasons in north England.

08 Apr 2019 10:52 PM

Wolverhampton Wanderers repeated their FA Cup defeat of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United thanks to a Chris Smalling own goal that gave them a 2-1 comeback win in a pulsating Premier League game on Tuesday.

Premier League: United suffers 2-1 loss vs Wolverhampton after Smalling's own goal

United went down to 10 men from the 57th minute after Ashley Young was sent off for a second yellow card.

03 Apr 2019 3:42 PM

Solskjaer said he is not worried by the Pogba situation. (Photo: AP)

Pogba is happy here and he's going to do his utmost to stay at United: Solskjaer

Madrid have a track record of taking some of United's star names, with both Beckham and Ronaldo swapping Old Trafford for the Bernabeu.

02 Apr 2019 5:06 PM

Chelsea, who started without talisman Eden Hazard and midfielder N’Golo Kante, struggled to create chances and failed to hit a single shot on target in the first half. (Photo: AP)

Premier League: Azpilicueta nets late goal to help Chelsea overcome Cardiff 2-1

Maurizo Sarri’s Chelsea stayed sixth in the table with 60 points, level with fifth-placed Arsenal.

01 Apr 2019 12:10 PM

Solskjaer praised central defenders Phil Jones and Chris Smalling’s displays but admitted the overall performance barely merited a win. (Photo: AP)

'Games after international breaks could be banana skin': Solskjaer

Solskjaer’s since being manager on a permanent basis was a disappointing one with only the goals in each half from Rashford, and Martial.

31 Mar 2019 1:41 PM

For manager Pep Guardiola, the lunchtime stroll at Craven Cottage, featuring the return of key players like Kevin De Bruyne and Fernandinho after injury, felt like the most perfect resumption with the pressure immediately restored on Liverpool. (Photo: AFP)

Manchester city back on top , United moves into fourth

Manchester City resumed their quest for four trophies with another dominant 2-0 win at Fulham.

31 Mar 2019 11:12 AM

The 46-year-old Norwegian has guided United to 14 wins in 19 matches in all competitions as caretaker boss since replacing the sacked Jose Mourinho in December. (Photo: AP)

'I can't be complacent neither can be the players', says Solskjaer

Solskjaer was handed the job on Thursday after a successful three months as caretaker boss.

29 Mar 2019 5:34 PM

Pep Guardiola's City, trailing Liverpool by two points, can crank up the pressure on Jurgen Klopp's side by winning at Championship-bound Fulham on Saturday. (Photo: AP / AFP)

City, Liverpool enters last stage of Premier League as Solskjaer eyes top 4 slot

City have eight games to retain their title but should they slip up, Liverpool can pounce and become English champions for the 1st time.

29 Mar 2019 3:48 PM

The 46-year-old was a popular choice to become full-time successor to Jose Mourinho after an impressive caretaker spell in which United won 14 of his 19 games in charge. (Photo: AP)

Five problems that Solskjaer needs to sort out as United Manager

Solskjaer has achieved his first target by landing the manager's role on a permanent basis but plenty of work remains for the Norwegian.

29 Mar 2019 12:26 PM

However, a United legend as a player, Solskjaer has re-energised the English giants, leading them to the Champions League quarter-finals with an incredible victory over free-spending Paris Saint-Germain and hauling the Red Devils back into the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League. (Photo: AP)

How Solksjaer changed the fortunes of the Red Devils

Solskjaer was seen as a stop-gap option when recruited as a caretaker, with United eyeing for a solution after the sacking of Jose Mourinho.

28 Mar 2019 7:09 PM

The former Barcelona boss remains unhappy that Ed Woodward, United's executive vice-chairman, made contact with Mourinho while Van Gaal was still at the club. (Photo: AFP)

Solskjaer built on the foundations laid by Mourinho, insists Van Gaal

Solskjaer has made a remarkable impact since arriving as United's interim boss in December following Mourinho's sacking.

27 Mar 2019 1:31 PM

Mourinho had said in January that he was not sure if he would manage another club in England after stints with Chelsea and United. (Photo: AFP)

'I would like to be back in June for a new club', says Mourinho

Mourinho has been out of a job since he was sacked by United in December following a dismal run of results.

24 Mar 2019 7:10 PM

Spurs will face domestic rivals Manchester City in the quarter-finals, with Pochettino indicating Pep Guardiola’s reigning English champions are built to win Europe’s elite trophy. (Photo: Twitter)

'One favourite team to win Champions League is Barcelona', says Pochettino

Pochettino, however, feels United still have a lot of work to do to compete with Barcelona.

19 Mar 2019 5:58 PM

Matic knows United must not let the top four slip away. (Photo: AFP)

'Must not blow bid for a Premier League top-four finish', says Matic

Fifth-placed United are just a point ahead of Chelsea and two points adrift of Arsenal.

18 Mar 2019 5:13 PM

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