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Beckham Urges Man United Players to Prove Motivation

Beckham Urges Man United Players to Prove Motivation

By May 10, 2024 0

David Beckham, a legendary Manchester United player, has expressed his disappointment with the team’s recent performances and urged the players to demonstrate their commitment to the club. Beckham, who was a key member of United’s treble-winning team in 1999, believes that the players must take responsibility for their poor results.

“You’d hope that the manager doesn’t have to do much,” Beckham said. “I think that’s the whole point of being a Manchester United player and playing in these big games – you should be motivated.”

United manager Erik ten Hag is facing immense pressure after the team’s embarrassing 4-0 loss to Crystal Palace on Monday. The defeat left United languishing in eighth place in the Premier League, and Ten Hag’s future at the club is in doubt.

Beckham believes that the players must step up and prove their worth, especially in the upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City. “When you’re a professional footballer and you’re doing the job you love and you’re at the club you love, when you’re playing in any game, whether it’s a regular season game or whether it’s an FA Cup final against your rivals, that should be enough motivation,” he said.

“And, if it’s not, then you’re in the wrong team and you’re playing the wrong sport. We went into every game, whether it was a youth cup game, a friendly game, off-season or a European Cup final, with the same mentality and the same drive.”

Beckham, who won six Premier League titles and one Champions League with United, admitted that he has been disappointed by the club’s struggles since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. “Obviously it’s been a tough five, 10, 15 years at United and we all know that but it was never going to be easy when the boss left, (Roy) Keane left, Giggsy (Ryan Giggs) left, Gary (Neville) left,” he said.

“All of these important players and personalities and characters all left United, it was always going to be a difficult time. We want the lads to feel – from this documentary – the inspiration of being this successful.”

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Manchester United Thrashed 4-0 by Crystal Palace, European Hopes Fading

Manchester United Thrashed 4-0 by Crystal Palace, European Hopes Fading

By May 7, 2024 0

Manchester United’s hopes of European football next season suffered a major blow as they were thrashed 4-0 by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday. The defeat leaves United in eighth place in the Premier League table with just 54 points from 35 games, two points behind Newcastle United in sixth.

A makeshift United defense, which included Casemiro at center-back, was easily exploited by Palace on several occasions. Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell were also on the scoresheet for the impressive win, while Michael Olise scored a brace.

United had several injury absentees and were without Bruno Fernandes, but the ease with which they were beaten will be a huge concern for everyone at the club.

“A big disappointment. We just had an off-day and we weren’t in it,” midfielder Christian Eriksen told BBC. “It is what it is. We can’t really change the injury things. We have to do what we can on the pitch to change it.”

“Today it didn’t matter who we played. Everyone could have done better. We tried to do what we could but we were not good enough. We’ll take the blame as players.”

It is the first time in the Premier League era that United have lost 13 games in a season, and the scoreline could have been worse.

The home side took the lead inside 12 minutes as Olise collected a throw and evaded a limp challenge from Casemiro. With no United player attempting to close him down, he was able to unleash a low shot from just inside the box.

It was 2-0 five minutes before the break as Mateta breezed past United defender Jonny Evans and thrashed the ball into the net for a ninth goal in 11 games since the arrival of Glasner in February.

The striker had scored 11 goals in his previous 80 games for Palace before that.

United’s makeshift defense was struggling to contain the movement of their hosts, and when Diogo Dalot failed to deal with a ball to the back post, Mitchell had a tap-in.

Olise’s second goal added more salt to the wound, and it could have been worse for the visitors as Odsonne Edouard saw his shot come back off the woodwork late on.

“I think we could have got a few more. That shows the potential we have to play against any team in the league,” Palace defender Chris Richards said.

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Manchester United Survive Coventry Collapse to Reach FA Cup Final

Manchester United Survive Coventry Collapse to Reach FA Cup Final

By April 21, 2024 0

Manchester United’s rollercoaster season took another dramatic turn as they overcame a stunning collapse to defeat Coventry City 4-2 on penalties in an FA Cup semi-final classic.

Erik ten Hag’s side cruised to a 3-0 lead at Wembley Stadium, with goals from Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire, and Bruno Fernandes. However, Coventry staged a remarkable comeback, with Ellis Simms, Callum O’Hare, and Haji Wright scoring to level the match at 3-3 in the 95th minute.

The second half saw a complete reversal of fortunes. Coventry, who had struggled to create chances in the first half, suddenly found their rhythm. Simms pulled one back in the 71st minute, and O’Hare equalized in the 79th minute.

As extra time approached, Coventry’s momentum continued to grow. Victor Torp forced a sharp save from United goalkeeper Andre Onana, and Wright converted a penalty in the dying seconds to send the match into extra time.

In extra time, both teams had chances to win it. Fernandes rattled the crossbar, while Simms hit the underside of the crossbar. Coventry thought they had won it in the final seconds, but VAR ruled out Torp’s goal for offside.

The penalty shootout proved to be a tense affair. Casemiro’s weak penalty was saved by Coventry goalkeeper Bradley Collins, but O’Hare and Ben Sheaf missed their spot-kicks. Rasmus Hojlund stepped up to take the decisive penalty and sent United through to the final.

Manchester City await United in the final, after they defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the other semi-final. It will be a repeat of last year’s final, which City won 1-0.

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Mark Robins Plots FA Cup Upset as Coventry Face Manchester United

Mark Robins Plots FA Cup Upset as Coventry Face Manchester United

By April 20, 2024 0

Mark Robins, the former Manchester United striker who played a pivotal role in the club’s resurgence under Alex Ferguson, is now plotting to inflict misery on his old team as Coventry City manager in the FA Cup semi-final.

Robins’ goal against Nottingham Forest in the third round of the 1990 FA Cup proved to be a turning point in United’s history. It helped save Ferguson’s job and sparked a cascade of trophies under his leadership. Robins also scored the winner in the semi-final against Oldham, paving the way for United’s first FA Cup triumph under Ferguson.

Despite United’s recent struggles, they remain firm favorites at Wembley against Coventry. However, Robins believes the pressure is on Erik ten Hag’s side, who have endured a dismal second season in charge.

“People are talking in a derisory way about Manchester United,” Robins said. “But they’re still the biggest club in the world, with talented players and top international players.”

Coventry, meanwhile, have stuttered in recent weeks, losing three of their past four games. But Robins is confident his team can cause an upset.

“We know they are clearly favorites to win this game,” Robins said. “But we will get opportunities against a United team who concede a lot of chances.”

Coventry are bidding to become the first second-tier club to reach the FA Cup final since Cardiff in 2008. Robins has done a remarkable job since returning for a second stint in 2017, taking the club from the fourth tier to the brink of the Premier League last season.

Ten Hag is aware of the threat posed by Coventry.

“We know the manager, a former United player, striker, his long period there, he’s doing a fantastic job there,” Ten Hag said. “So, we know a lot about them.”

“Of course they are dangerous, they are in the semi-final. It’s logical. Last season, they were that far away (a small margin) from being promoted to the Premier League. So they do a fantastic job over there.”

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Ronaldo's United Return Ends in Disappointment

Ronaldo’s United Return Ends in Disappointment

By March 7, 2024 0

Cristiano Ronaldo’s tumultuous second stint at Manchester United ended abruptly in November 2022, following a controversial interview where he criticized the club’s hierarchy and manager Erik ten Hag. The decision to terminate his contract marked a bitter end to a transfer that had initially sparked excitement among United fans.

United had acquired Ronaldo from Juventus in the summer of 2021 for a fee of 15 million Euros, plus potential add-ons. The Portuguese superstar’s arrival was seen as a major coup for the club, given his legendary status and prolific goalscoring record. However, the move proved to be a disappointment, with Ronaldo struggling to adapt to ten Hag’s high-pressing style of play.

As the season progressed, Ronaldo’s playing time diminished, leading to growing frustration. The situation reached a boiling point when he gave an unauthorized interview to British broadcaster Piers Morgan, in which he expressed his dissatisfaction with the club’s management and coaching staff.

In the interview, Ronaldo claimed that he felt “betrayed” by United and that he had no respect for ten Hag. The club responded by suspending Ronaldo and eventually terminating his contract by mutual consent.

Former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who had initially signed Ronaldo, has since admitted that the transfer was a mistake. “With the ball, with him in the team, it was no problem,” Solskjaer said. “But without him [pressing], we had to change a little bit from the different roles we’d gotten used to.”

Solskjaer also acknowledged that Ronaldo’s age and fitness levels played a role in his reduced playing time. “Cristiano – when you know him and speak to him, he wanted to play three out of four games, he realized he’s getting older as well,” Solskjaer said. “But when you leave him out once, he’s not happy!”

Ten Hag’s position as United manager is now under scrutiny following a string of poor results, including a humiliating 1-3 defeat to Manchester City in their latest Premier League fixture. United currently sit sixth in the standings, with their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League fading.

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