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Man United’s win over City hints that a corner has been turned under Solskjaer

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by el-admin - March 8, 2020 01385

,, Man United complete the league double over Manchester City for the first time in a decade with a 2-0 win. Shaka Hislop says Man United "defended brilliantly" to complete the season sweep of rivals Man City. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his Manchester United players milked the moment after

Man United managers are judged on trophies, and FA Cup run reflects well on Solskjaer

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by el-admin - March 5, 2020 0637

Manchester United canters past Derby County winning 3-0 at Pride Park. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. DERBY, England -- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is chasing a return to the Champions League this season, but he is well aware of the barometer for success at Manchester United."Trophies are what we

Liverpool’s FA Cup exit puts club at risk of having merely a good season instead of a historically great one

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by el-admin - March 3, 2020 0573

Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. Watch FA Cup on ESPN+. The FC crew believe Liverpool's focus was on the Champions League after their second defeat in as many games. Steve Nicol explains how Liverpool can right the ship after consecutive defeats to Watford

Liverpool make their extraordinary record-breaking exploits look ordinary in win vs. West Ham

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by el-admin - February 24, 2020 0588

Don Hutchison says Liverpool can't play like they did against West Ham and expect to beat Atletico Madrid. LIVERPOOL, England -- There is something remarkable about the Liverpool team that is now just four victories away from claiming the Premier League title: Even the extraordinary is beginning to seem

Atletico’s vintage Simeone display makes Liverpool’s Supermen look like Clark Kent

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by el-admin - February 18, 2020 0585

Liverpool suffers a 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti breaks down a vintage Atletico Madrid performance vs. Liverpool Steve Nicol says Liverpool could have and should have lost by more vs. Atletico Madrid MADRID

Man United’s FA Cup win does little to alleviate the growing negativity at the club

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by el-admin - January 26, 2020 0704

Manchester United took some frustration out on League One side Tranmere in the FA Cup. Watch FA Cup on ESPN+. BIRKENHEAD, England -- Even on a good day for Manchester United, the storm clouds are never far away.For the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in May 2013,

Man City’s Aguero, Mahrez make Drinkwater’s Villa debut a nightmare

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by el-admin - January 12, 2020 01056

Sergio Aguero sets a Premier League record with his 12th hat-trick as Manchester City smash Aston Villa. Craig Burley praises Sergio Aguero for his consistency and longevity following his record day for Man City. BIRMINGHAM, England -- Danny Drinkwater has seen Riyad Mahrez make fools of his opponents

Solskjaer sees positives, but Man United will be stretched further by FA Cup replay

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by el-admin - January 4, 2020 0641

Steve Nicol says the draw between Wolves and Manchester United was the worst possible result for both sides. Neither Manchester United nor Wolves could find a goal despite many good chances. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN +. ESPN FC's Steve Nicol rips into the decision not

Arteta’s Arsenal beat Solskjaer’s Man United, but both sides have a long way to go

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by el-admin - January 1, 2020 0675

Two first half goals against the Red Devils proved enough for Arsenal to secure their new manager Mikel Arteta a first victory at the helm. With Paul Pogba rumoured to be having an operation, the FC TV crew speculate on his future at Manchester United. LONDON -- Manchester

Man United finally have something to cheer as Rashford, Martial and James dazzle vs. Brighton

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by el-admin - November 10, 2019 0822

MANCHESTER, England -- As far as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is concerned, this is more like it. In the summer, he envisioned a young, energetic front three of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Daniel James terrorising defences with blistering pace and against Brighton, the plan finally came together in an impressive