Michael Carrick is still ‘not the favourite’ to take charge of Manchester United permanently, despite his unbeaten run since taking the reins on an interim basis.
Manchester United’s season isn’t just playing out on the pitch at Old Trafford. A lot is happening in the background, especially with players out on loan.
Like many of football’s modern folk tales, it began with a post on social media. A Manchester United supporter, the United Strand, half-joking and half-desperate for something to believe in, promised to shave his head if the team managed five wins in a row.
It all started as a bit of a joke online, just some harmless banter between Manchester United fans. Frank Ilett, better known as The United Strand, tossed out a challenge on October 5, 2024: he wouldn’t get another haircut until United won five games in a row.
Wayne Rooney fired a shot at viral sensation “The United Strand” ahead of Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with West Ham. Media attention was rife ahead of the encounter, with the Red Devils having secured four wins in a row – over Tottenham, Fulham, Arsenal, and Manchester City – ahead of the fabled fifth match.
Harry Maguire’s future at Manchester United appears to be heading toward a positive resolution, with fresh reports suggesting the England international is increasingly close to signing a new deal at Old Trafford.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand was particularly impressed by Leny Yoro, who made quite an impact off the bench against West Ham United. The Red Devils entered the London Stadium high on confidence, having beaten Man City, Arsenal, Fulham, and most recently, Spurs, in Michael Carrick’s first four games in charge.
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire gave Michael Carrick a big concern as he left the pitch in the second half while touching his hamstring. Maguire has been absolutely colossal in recent weeks, forming a brilliant partnership at the back with Lisandro Martinez.
Manchester United and Chelsea are among the latest clubs to express interest in highly rated Tromsø midfielder Abubacarr Kinteh, as the race to secure one of Scandinavia’s brightest teenage talents begins to gather pace.
A point on the road isn't a bad result, especially after four wins in a row, but Tuesday's draw with West Ham has shown that Manchester United still has issues breaking down a packed defence.
Tuesday at the London Stadium meant just a little bit more for one fan. Dubbed ‘The United Strand,’ one Manchester United fan has not cut his hair in nearly 500 days.
Sunderland arrive with a great current challenge, where they will seek to obtain the 3 points against the current champion of the Premier League, Liverpool.
Harry Maguire looked to be feeling some discomfort in his hamstring in the first half against West Ham United. After lunging into a tackle, Manchester United’s No.5 stood up and walked gingerly while nursing the area.
Manchester United have been told to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur. According to a report from Fichajes, Manchester United icon Paul Scholes has urged the club to sign the Argentine defender at the end of the season.
Rio Ferdinand has pointed out how Lisandro Martinez is helping his teammates adapt to the changes Michael Carrick has introduced at Manchester United. Michael Carrick hasn’t exactly reinvented the wheel at Manchester United, but the results under him have been much improved.
Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on the Gambian defender Sedi Kinteh. According to a report from The Daily Mail, Manchester United are keeping tabs on the 19-year-old, and his performance has impressed Jason Wilcox.
Thankfully this season, Manchester United haven’t had to deal with many injuries, and when they have, they’ve been minor. Partick Dorgu, Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt are the only big names currently ruled out, making a welcome change from last year.
Harry Maguire has been a solid member of the Manchester United defence since arriving from Leicester City in 2019 for £80 million. Until now, the veteran defender looked set to leave Old Trafford alongside Casemiro this summer as both their contracts are set to expire.
Back in January, reports were circulating that Cole Palmer was considering a move from Chelsea to Manchester United. Both he and Liam Rosenior have since dismissed those rumours.
Cristiano Ronaldo is not happy with how things are going at Al-Nassr, and the Saudi Pro League giants – and even the government sporting enterprise as a whole – could be willing to get rid of one of the greatest players of all time.