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Matteo Darmian – A look at Manchester United’s new Italian
Conor Clancy gives his thoughts on Italian international and new Manchester United full back Matteo Darmian.
Tag: Louis Van Gaal
On professional football – or: in praise of illusionary love
Professional football is promoted as the pinnacle of the sport, but does it bear any true relation to the game we love, asks Pavan Mano.
Hold the Back Page – Louis van Gaal and the art of awards night speeches
Neil Sherwin, Ger McCarthy and Paul Little discuss Louis van Gaal’s rallying cry as well as the latest from the Premier League and the League of Ireland.
Title cry too soon for Manchester United
Manchester United still need to address some fundamental issues if they are to challenge for the Premier League title next season, writes Oli Baise.
Can Adnan Januzaj do the famous number 11 shirt justice?
Rich Lloyd discusses Belgian youngster Adnan Januzaj and his future at Old Trafford.
David de Gea can break the 19 year award drought
Dale O’Donnell discusses David de Gea’s importance to his club this season and whether the Spaniard can claim the Player of the Year award.
Manchester United’s defensive trio – an assessment
Oli Baise provides an assessment of Manchester United defenders Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.
Otamendi interest shows Manchester United hierarchy are finally thinking straight
Matt Gault looks at why Valencia man Nicolas Otamendi is perfect for Old Trafford.
Five things we learned from the Manchester Derby
Neil Sherwin looks at some of the main talking points from yesterday’s action packed Manchester Derby.
Van Gaal, Mourinho will put football before friendship for Sunday showdown
A look at the history of friendship between Louis Van Gaal and Jose Mourinho as they set to go head-to-head this Sunday in the Premier League.