REDLYUNITED: January 2016

Sunday, 31 January 2016

Manchester United handed easy tie in F.A Cup fifth round: Full draws here

Manchester United will travel to Shrewsbury in the fifth round of the F.A cup. The peak of the tie sees Manchester City facing Chelsea at Stanford Bridge. Here's a full breakdown of the draw: Chelsea v Manchester City Reading v West Brom or Peterborough Watford v Leeds United Shrewsbury Town v Manchester United Blackburn v Liverpool or West Ham Tottenham v Crystal Palace Arsenal v Hull Bournemouth...

Welcome, the F.A fifth round draw is about to start, and Redlyunited brings you the pairing as the are confirmed.... Stay connected .... Chelsea v Manchester City Reading v West Brom or Peterborough Watford v Leeds UnitedShrewsbury Town v Manchester UnitedBlackburn Rovers v Liverpool or West HamTottenham v Crystal PalaceArsenal v HullBournemouth v EvertonThat's the full draws.Tie to be played...

Manchester United have had an improved start to the year compared to how it ended last year. United have lost only one match this month, and several players in the United team have put in commendable performances. Manutd.com the official United website has nominated three players for the January Manchester United player of the month. Wayne Rooney Skipper Wayne Rooney has enjoyed a fantastic start...

The Arsenal legend believes fellow countryman Laurent Blanc would definitely be tempted to take up the managerial post at United if the opportunity presents itself. The PSG manager has been linked with United, and remains a visible and viable option. He has guided both Bordeaux and PSG to league titles in France, and is a former United player. Henry wrote in the Sun: "Blanc has done...

German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger could be out for the entire month of February according to reports from IBT Times. The German suffered a knee injury during the 1-0 win over Sheffield United in the F.A Cup early January. Manager Van Gaal refused to provide an exact date of return for the midfielder and reports in Germany claims the injury is more than first thought. The midfielder...

Wife of the about to leave Bayern Munich manager is reported to have visited a school in Manchester, accompanied by City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain. According to Daily Star. The school is believed to have close ties with the club and may end up being the new school for Guardiola's kids. A good number of City's academy players are students of the school. The former Barcelona coach has...

The Manchester United skipper has come out to the defence of Van Gaal, admitting that the United players also must share part of the blame and criticism for the team's awful season so far. United are currently fifth on the table, and risk missing out of the Champions League next season. But Rooney believes it unfair to blame Van Gaal alone for United's current form. He said (Via Mail) "It’s unfair...

Michael Carrick may be on the verge of leaving United. The midfielder's current contract expires in the summer and United are yet to open talks about a new deal with the England international. As it stands now, the player is free to negotiate a pre contract with other clubs. As his official contract with United expires in five months time. This will alert a lot of Premier League clubs. The 34 year...

A popular Manchester United fan Fred Done, according to Mirror has said he would not watch Manchester United play at Old Trafford again until Van Gaal is sacked. United's home form this season has been less than convincing. The team is yet to score a first half goal in eleven (11) home matches. The staunch United fan owns the betting site Betfred, and has placed significant bets on Manchester United...

The Manchester United manager has once again stated his desire to see out his contract with the club. Van Gaal joined United in 2014, after the World Cup, and signed a three year deal. This season, the Dutchman has faced intense criticism, based in his selections, pattern of play and a lot of things. He has been 'media sacked' more than once, but yet the United boss affirmed his commitment to the...

Manchester United close to agreeing late deal for midfielder

Manchester United are close to agreeing a loan deal with Hull city for Nick Powell. Hull City boss Steve Bruce has declared his interest in the 21 year old. And with the player not coming close to playing for the first team, a loan deal would be beneficial to all parties. The Hull manager said (via Daily Star) "He's somebody who interests us. "I've liked Nick ever since I saw him playing for Crewe....

Paul Clement believes the quality of players Manchester United paraded in its attack was all that made the difference in his side 3-1 loss in the F.A Cup. George Thorne had equalized midway through the first to cancel out Wayne's early goal. Only for United to score two more goals in the second half. He told the BBC "You're always worried about those quality players, like Mata and Martial, off the...

Manchester United may be getting ready for another battle to keep goalkeeper David De Gea, as the transfer ban formerly imposed on Both Madrid(Real and Atletico) clubs have been suspended. Both teams were formally banned from registering new signings for the next two transfer window, but the ban has been lifted pending some legal proceedings. Spanish paper AS, is reporting that the capital club want...

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a new and improved contract for manager Mauricio Pochettino to prevent him from leaving the club according to The Mirror. The Argentine has improved the London club since joining in 2014, and with the club currently fourth on the table, there are hopes that Tottenham could qualify for the Champions League next season. Spurs are remarkably ahead of Chelsea, Liverpool...

Both players were on the scorers sheet in the 3-1 win over the Rams, but it was Martial that stole the show despite not scoring. The Frenchman provided two assists , and was a terror to the Derby defence all through the game. Speaking to MUTV after the game, both players acknowledged the talent and character of the young striker. Mata described him as an unbelievable player: "I’ve been really impressed...

The Frenchman has been a revelation since making the switch to United. He's won a number of awards in his short spell at United including the 2105 golden boy award. He was undoubtedly United's man of the match in the victory over Derby, and according to Opta: That was the first time Martial has provided two assist in a single game for United. His first was for Wayne Rooney's goal, the first goal...

Manchester United produced an effective performance to knock out the Rams out of the F.A Cup. It was a victory that will ease the pressure on manager Van Gaal. Wayne Rooney, Daley Blind and Juan Mata were all in the score sheet. Here are five talking points from the game: 1. United's wingbacks were superb: Injuries have been unkind to United, especially at the wingback position. Ashley Young, Marcos...

David De Gea:6.5 Had nothing much to do as his back four provided the shield needed. Guillermo Varela: 7.5 One of the best United players in the pitch. Very effective defensively and offered a lot on the attack. Made a lot of last minute clearance and blocks. Chis Smalling: 6.5 Normal but effective performance from him. Daley Blind: 7 Brilliant all round, his passes, positioning were top notch,...

Derby 1-3 Manchester United: Player reactions

Manchester United became the first team to qualify for the fifth round of the F.A Cup, by defeating the Rams. A Wayne Rooney early goal set the tune for the night, but Derby equalized midway through the first half. Dalley Blind and Juan Mata hit the second and third goal for United. Mata believed United were quicker and better against a physical opponent. "It was really important, they are a...

Manchester United XI vs Derby: De Gea, Varela, Smalling, Blind, Borthwick-Jackson, Fellaini, Schneiderlin, Mata, Lingard, Martial, Rooney. Subs Romero, McNair, Carrick, Herrera, Januzaj, Pereira, Memphis ...

The agent of Manchester United's defender Guillermo Varela will be flying into England to help smoothen his loan move to Genoa, according to IBT times. There have been reports that Van Gaal blocked the move on the basis that United are currently short of wingbacks. Varela's agent had been previously spotted with Genoa's president and their discussion was most likely going to be about a move for the...

Derby defender Stephen Warnock believes his side will not be under pressure when they take on United in the F.A Cup fourth round. The defender grew up supporting United's arch rivals Liverpool, but still has sympathy for United's current problems. He said (Via Express) "I grew up a Liverpool fan and you look at it now and think it's one of those situations you'd love to have seen as a kid....

The Dutchman has admitted that the confidence and patience bestowed on him by United board, led by Ed. Woodward is generating a lot of pressure for him. Despite the sack rants from the United fans, media and pundits, the United board have stood firmly behind Van Gaal, as they appear extremely reluctant in sacking him. But the experienced Dutchman knows such confidence could be dangerous. Speaking...

The United manager has slammed the media for spreading false rumours about his sack, but has also admitted that losing against derby or any close game now could make his sack rumors come to pass. Speaking to the media ahead of the F.A cup match with Derby, he said: "Now I cannot lose anymore because then for the fourth time I have been sacked. Then it might be the truth." ...

Manchester United interested in 10 goals pacey winger

Manchester United are interested in signing Nigerian and CSKA winger Ahmed Musa, according to Express.

The player has already attracted interest from number of English clubs including Leicester City.

CSKA Moscow are reported to have rejected a bid of £15.1m from Claudio Ranieri's side.

The Russian club may consider any offer in the region of £19m for the winger.

United have lacked firepower on the wing, and the Nigerian will come in handy for United. He is also a multi-positional player, which could be an added advantage. He can play on either wing, and can also play centrally as a striker. He has scored 10 goals this season for CSKA and at 23, he will be a purchase for the future.

Paul Merson has given his thoughts and final predictions for the F.A Cup ties coming up this weekend. The Skysports pundit believes Manchester United don't blow teams apart, and this is the best time for Derby to face United. He doesn't see United losing the game, neither does he see them winning. His final prediction is a 1-1 draw, which will cause a reply at Old Trafford. What...

Van Gaal lashes out at the media: You've sacked me thrice, but I'm still here

The Dutchman has shown his utmost displeasure at the way the media has handled his trying times as United manager. There were media report that he had offered to resign from his post as the Old Trafford gaffer after Southampton defeated United over the weekend, while another report of José Mourinho submitting a six page letter showing interest for his yet to be declared vacant post also surfaced...

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick could feature for United in their F.A cup fourth round, away to Derby County. His last appearance for United was as a substitute in the match against Swansea on January 9. Van Gaal speaking to the media ahead of the clash confirmed that the 34 year old is coming back. Same cannot be said of defender Matteo Darmian, as the Dutchman confirmed he will...

Manchester United youngster Ashley Fletcher has extended his loan deal at Barnsley till the end of the season. A statement from Manchester United official twitter handle read thus: Ashley Fletcher's loan deal with Barnsley has been extended until the end of the season. #mufc pic.twitter.com/1GBg9vHSN1 4:32 AM - 28 Jan 2016 — Manchester United (@ManUtd) ...

The Manchester United midfielder is looking forward to a special F.A cup away tie with Derby County. The match could serve as a redemption game for United, after the team's lackluster loss to Southampton over the weekend, that further increased sack tension on Van Gaal. United currently lie fifth on the table, five points behind fourth place Tottenham. The F.A Cup remains United's only viable avenue...

Derby manager Paul Clement has been speaking to the media ahead of their F.A Cup fourth round tie with United. Manchester United travel to West Midlands the face the Rams. Speaking about his love and knowledge of the United players, the young manager described Maroune Fellaini as 'inconsistent but dangerous'. ‘I like Mata - I think he's a great player, I knew about Herrera from my time in...

Manchester United will be hoping to get back to winning ways, when the team face Derby County in the F.A cup. The weekend defeat by Southampton over the weekend means Van Gaal must field a relatively strong side. De Gea starts in goal. Darmian was injured in the game against Southampton, though the defender has said he's fine, I expect Van Gaal to rest him. McNair starts in his place at right...

The former United manager was among the crowd at the Etihad stadium watching as Manchester City knocked out Everton to qualify for the final of the Capital One Cup. The Scott is known to be a staunch opposition to City during his managerial days and labelled them 'noisy neighbours'. Fans have taken to various social media platforms to analyse his presence at the Etihad. He watched from the directors...

The former Portsmouth manager thinks Sir Alex Ferguson wouldn't do more than what Van Gaal is doing currently with the present United squad. United are 5th in the table, and risk not qualifying for next season's Champions League. The team have failed to score any first half goal at in its past eleven games at Old Trafford and have only scored 28 goals this season. All these have led to calls to sack...

Where will Manchester United finish on the Premier League table: A forecast into the future

As a Manchester United fan, taking a look at the Premier League table after week 23 round of matches will spur you into some calculations. Firstly, seeing Leicester City on top is a little surprise, but the results don't lie. At this point of the season, they are top because they deserve to be. Scanning the table downwards, United disappointingly sit in fifth position, then the calculations begin....

Manchester United travel to East Midlands to face Derby County in the F.A cup fourth round. The competition is the only viable source of silverware for United this season, and the United captain is anticipating a tough Friday night for Van Gaal's men. "Derby have nothing to lose. No-one is expecting them to win and they will try to cause an upset. We know that and have to be ready for that. "It...

The Manchester United loanee wants give his all to his new team while helping them get back to the top three in the Belgian league. The former Barcelona shot stopper joined United for free, but has endured a torrid time at United after his fall out with manager Van Gaal. He has joined Standard Liege on loan till the end of the season, and the goalkeeper has been speaking to the media via...

Good morning Ed. How are you doing today? I'm writing to you as a concerned Manchester United fan, and the voice in this letter represent the voice of Millions of United fans scattered all over the world. When Sir Alex Ferguson retired, we knew we had lost not only a manager, but a tradition, and to be honest, a lot of fans had since then lowered their expectations from the club. We knew it would...

Manchester United have been linked to a lot of players this January. Top of those reported target is Real Madrid's James Rodriguez. The midfielder has been reported to be unhappy at Real, and may be considering leaving the capital club. Skysports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague doesn't think Rodriguez will make that switch to United, while Sevilla are not aware of United's interest in Banega. While...

United teammate praises Martial: He has everything needed to become a great striker

The Frenchman was a surprise signing last summer, but has become a favorite at Old Trafford.

Since opening his goal scoring account against Liverpool on his debut, the young striker looks ever improving. His dazzling runs, dribbles and wiliness to go past defenders are key strength of his game, and he has drawn comparison with French legend Henry.

Dutch defender Blind, believes the striker is on his way to becoming a great striker. He said:

"If you come with a transfer like that and perform like he did in his first game then it is really good for him.

"He is very quick of course, he is strong and I think he is really calm in front of the goal.

"He has everything needed to become a great striker. Now he is evolving and performing in the training sessions, working hard on and off the pitch with his languages and personality, he is coming along really well.

"He is a bit quiet, he is still young, but he is always in for a joke and he's a good lad."

United may not sack Van Gaal and wait for the worst: Redknapp

The former Pompey boss thinks United may end up sticking with Van Gaal to the end of the season, not minding missing out of the top four. United currently lie fifth on the table, out of the Champions League spot, and unless the fortunes of the team improves, United may not qualify for next season's Champions League. Writing in his column for the The Telegraph, he wrote: "I cannot see anything happening...

The Manchester United manager was reported to have tendered his resignation to the United board on Saturday after his team lost to the Saints, according to The Sun. But the United board rejected his resignation. Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward iwants to keep the Dutchman till the end if the season, before taking any major decision. It is reported that the United executive still thinks United...

The former Tottenham boss thinks United may wait till the end of the season, after fully missing out of the top four before appointing a new manager. Current manager Van Gaal is facing the sack after his side lost to Southampton on Saturday. José Mourinho is the name that popularly comes up as a replacement for the Dutchman, but Redknapp thinks the sluggishness of the United board in appointing...

Adnan Januzaj was one of the best players in the U21 side that defeated table topping Sunderland 1-0. Guillermo Varela, andAndreas Pereira also started for the side, but it was Januzaj that stole the show, even though he didn't score. United got the winning goal on the 69th minute, via a nice play and combination from Andreas Pereira, Matty Willock, Keane and Weir who got the much needed goal. The...

The Manchester United gaffer travelled to Netherlands for the birthday of his daughter, after the woeful home defeat by Southampton on Saturday. The Dutchman is however back. He arrived in England, late Monday night. Also back in the country is Belgian midfielder Maroune Fellaini, the player flew in from his country's capital, Brussels. It is believed that Van Gaal will hold crucial talks...

Van Gaal may quit United after admitting he can't fulfill fans expectations

The Manchester United gaffer has admitted that he has let down the United fans. United suffered a shocking 1-0 home defeat to Southampton this weekend, to further increase the pressure on the Dutchman. The defeat leaves United fifth, five points behind fourth place Tottenham. Speaking after the match Van Gaal said: “I am very disappointed that I cannot reach the expectations of the fans. They have...

The Manchester United captain announced the birth of his third baby boy of tweeter few hours ago. The boy's name is Kit Joseph, weighs 8Ib 1oz was given birth to on January 24. Here's the tweet from Rooney announcing the birth Our gorgeous little boy arrived today. Kit Joseph Rooney. 8Ib 1oz. We are over the moon. 11:16 AM - 24 Jan 2016 ------@WayneRooney His wife Coleen also tweeted a similar message...

The Italian defender collided with Shane Long and was immediately substituted. He looked to have hurt his chest After the game, Van Gaal revealed that the defender was immediately taken to the hospital as he was spitting blood. The defender himself has sent a message to fans that he is fine. Here is a screenshot of his tweet. ...