Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer has revealed how Casemiro responded to Ruben Amorim picking him over the Brazilian star. Setback After Amorim took over from Erik ten Hag, he initially didn’t fancy Casemiro and often left the veteran out of his starting XIs. At one point, Collyer found himself above Casemiro in the pecking order, as Amorim himself later confirmed to reporters. But Casemiro worked his way back and eventually made himself indispensable to the Portuguese coach and the team. By the time Amorim was sacked, Casemiro was almost undroppable – a trend that has carried forward under interim head coach Michael Carrick. Casemiro is set to depart United at the end of the season when his contract expires, and there have been calls from fans for him to stay for at least another year. However, he recently confirmed that there is no chance of a U-turn. Collyer, currently on loan at Hull City, spoke to The Athletic’s Andy Mitten and revealed his admiration for Casemiro. Collyer also detailed how Casemiro responded to the early setbacks under Amorim. Collyer opens up on Casemiro Asked who stood out in first-team training, the United academy graduate told The Athletic, “In terms of ability, Bruno (Fernandes). Some of the stuff he does in training would have me thinking, ‘That’s not normal, I don’t understand it’. Obviously, he’s clever, but he does turns where he just finds a pass out of nowhere. It’s incredible.” “Casemiro was a big role model too, a player I looked up to. These past four years, being around him, just watching him and seeing the little things he does. First into training, ultra professional. He’s always observing. People say he’s a warrior off the ball because he reads the game so well, but on the ball he’s exceptional as well with that one-touch around-the-corner pass. He leads by example.” Collyer added, “Casemiro has been there and done it. When Ruben (Amorim) first came in, he wasn’t having him one bit. I was playing over Caza. I was just focused on my football.” “I was still obviously speaking to Caza in training. He was still helping me. His English has got a lot better. He was still training very well, and I think he’s a great example because people on the outside don’t see that.” “When he’s not playing, it’s easy for people to think, ‘Oh, he’s probably not doing well in training’. But he wasn’t. He was giving everything every day.” “He was the first one in every day. Even when he wasn’t getting picked, he was one of the last ones to leave. He was always in the ice bath, jacuzzi, always doing his gym work, always doing his prep, always giving everything in training. And you could see he was trying to implement what the manager wanted as well.” “Even so he wasn’t playing, so from me seeing that I could take so much from that. He’s been there and done that. Not getting picked was probably a big shock for him, maybe something he hasn’t experienced. For him to obviously carry on and keep doing the right things just shows how much of a pro he is.” “With me, he’d just call you over and explain things. That’s why I think I look up to him so much. There are players who are looked up to and then when other players are with them, their views change, but my views on Casemiro haven’t changed.” United are next in action on Saturday when they go away to Sunderland. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!
“Wasn’t having him one bit!”: United star details how teammate responded to “big shock” under Amorim
United should use this weapon to win key battle against Sunderland and secure a wonderful third place finish
Manchester United travel to the North East on Saturday for a rare 3pm kick-off as Michael Carrick’s men face a tough test against Regis Le Bris’s impressive Sunderland side. The home side have enjoyed a fine return to the top flight of English football and could still finish the season in a European place should they end the campaign strongly and other result go their way. United make the trip knowing they have secured their place back in the Champions League for the first time in three years, but Carrick will want to secure third position in the Premier League and hammer home the fine job he has done since taking over in January. Sunderland’s home form has been a major factor in them comfortably securing their top flight status, and despite a recent dip at the Stadium of Light, United will have to be at their best to get maximum points. Power in the ranks Le Bris has built a side tailor-made for the Premier League with a powerful spine led by the experienced Granit Xhaka, who has been a standout on his return to the English game. United will have to win the battle in the middle of the park to overhaul the Swiss international and get control of proceedings early doors in what is sure to be a red-hot atmosphere from the kick-off. Centre-forward Brian Brobbey is another with the ability to hurt United, given his strength and determination to fight for every ball. The home side will not be shy in throwing balls up to the big Dutchman and feeding off the scraps he can create through sheer brute force at times. Brobbey has six goals for the season and will be desperate to add another against a side he could have joined in Erik ten Hag’s spell in charge at Old Trafford. The 24-year-old will also play a huge role in bringing Sunderland’s wide men into play, who are dangerous and will also be keen to impress against United. Harry Maguire will no doubt be tasked with winning the Brobbey battle, and coming out on top in these individual duels will be key to United settling things down and securing the points. Attacking flair Since improving their attacking options last summer, United have only failed to score in three games this season and are yet to go without a goal in any game since Carrick’s arrival. Therefore, confidence will be high for notching a goal or two on Saturday, and Bruno Fernandes will no doubt play a huge role in creating chances, as he has done since the start of the campaign. With the influential Dan Ballard missing for the hosts, Benjamin Sesko will surely be licking his lips here, and United should not be afraid of lofting balls into the box for the big Slovenian. Given Ballard’s absence, Sesko should look to take advantage of a weaker Sunderland centre-back pairing and use his strength in the air to get himself add to his goal contributions for the season. With Fernandes likely to drift out to the right to cause damage, Luke Shaw should have the space on the opposite side of the pitch to loft balls into Sesko, who can go for goal or nod back into threatening areas for the likes of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo to finish. Carrick classics As ever with Carrick, United will set up with their tried and tested 4-2-3-1, which will give them the chance for lightning-quick counters used to such great effect since the turn of the year. United do prefer to move through the lines quickly, and with the pace they possess in attacking areas, don’t be surprised to see the visitors use the counter-attack to their advantage on Saturday. Given the powerful nature of both sides, set pieces are also likely to play a huge role in the outcome, and United boast a fantastic record from dead ball situations this season. Harry Maguire, Casemiro and Sesko are all strong in the air, and with Fernandes on the verge of breaking the Premier League assist record, expect the visitors to be as dangerous as ever from set pieces in and around the Sunderland box, particularly in Ballard’s absence. Final thoughts Despite Sunderland’s fine home record overall, they have endured some eye-catching struggles in recent weeks – none more so than the 0-5 hammering by Nottingham Forest at the Stadium of Light last week. Therefore, if United can get through the opening exchanges unscathed, they will fancy their chances of leaving Wearside with three points should they remain vigilant and concentrated throughout – something they almost fell foul of against Liverpool last weekend. There are no airs and graces about Le Bris’s team, and if United have designs on securing third place, they will first need to stand up to the fight of the home side before the superior quality in their ranks can take over to win the game. Winning the physical battle is key to this assignment, and no doubt Carrick will be briefing his troops for what will be a tough but hopefully fruitful afternoon to further enhance his chances of securing the head coach role on a permanent basis. Featured image by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Conner Botterill Conner Botterill has been with The Peoples Person for three years. A lifelong red with degrees in Sport and Journalism and Philosophy and Psychology through the Open University. His favourite match attended was the unforgettable night in Paris in 2019 under the guidance of one of his idols, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Conner still believes he has a chance of making United’s first team through his 5-a-side career.
“Sometimes in football…”: Berbatov urges United to make “logical” managerial decision
Manchester United are preparing to face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, 9 May, in the Premier League. A win this weekend could all but confirm the Red Devils’ position in third place in the league table this season. That would mark a significant improvement from the 15th-placed finish under former head coach Ruben Amorim last season. The Portuguese was removed from his position in January this year following an indifferent 14-month spell, with Michael Carrick taking over as caretaker manager. The Englishman’s arrival sparked the team back into life, and inspired a blistering run of 10 wins and two draws in 14 games. That has turned United’s season around and also strengthened the case for Carrick to be appointed as permanent manager. The Red Devils are expected to make a decision on the permanent appointment at the end of this season. Former United forward Dimitar Berbatov has now explained why United must continue with the English manager next season. The logical decision Speaking to The Athletic, Berbatov acknowledged that handing Carrick the full-time job appears to be the logical decision, but warned that logic does not always work in football. He said: “United were in a bad situation before, now we are third, and we are going to qualify for the Champions League.” “So if that’s not Michael Carrick and his team doing the right job, I don’t know what it is. So I truly hope that whoever needs to decide their next coach says, ‘Michael, you’ve done a terrific job, pulled us out of a difficult situation, and you deserve to continue’. I mean, that’s logical thinking. But sometimes in football, logic is not present.” Berbatov and Carrick shared the pitch on 104 occasions during their playing careers with United, even contributing four goals together. Communication is key Carrick has managed to extract the most out of a squad that appeared out of ideas under Amorim. Berbatov went on to suggest that communication may have played a key role in United’s rise, adding: “The players are the same from Amorim, but you can see the clear difference in how the team is playing.” “Sometimes it’s not even about tactics; it’s about the manager’s ability to communicate with the players. When you’re talking about big teams, it usually means big players with big egos, so you need to know how to speak with them. You need to know how to put your message into them so they can put it onto the pitch.” “Sometimes, these players just need to know that you believe in them and give them the freedom to do what they need to do on the pitch. You know this is also about conversation, dialogues between each other. Casemiro has won five Champions Leagues — he knows how to boss a midfield. Just go out there and do your job.” “You have managers who understand man-management, how to speak with you differently, because everybody is different. That’s exactly what United needed, and Michael has produced it.” Michael Carrick Managerial Career Stats TeamFromToGames PlayedGames WonGames DrawnGames LostWin % Manchester United (caretaker)21 November 20212 December 2021321066.7% Middlesbrough24 October 20224 June 202513663244946.3% Manchester United13 January 2026Present14102271.4% Source: Wikipedia. Final Thoughts With every passing day, it looks increasingly likely that Carrick will remain in the hot seat at Old Trafford beyond this summer. With experienced managers like Carlo Ancelotti, Luis Enrique and Thomas Tuchel unavailable, perhaps the Englishman is the perfect candidate for the job. Michael Carrick has done an incredible job at @ManUtd 👏 No side has taken more points since he returned to Old Trafford in January 🔝 pic.twitter.com/c6quPbeXv9 — Premier League (@premierleague) May 3, 2026 Featured image by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Deepungsu Pandit Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. He has worked for over seven years with Sportskeeda, writing football reviews, opinions and news articles. Deepungsu also maintains a blog, The Thinking Me, where he writes about life and things that interest him. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.
United star carves out new stunning club record as his dazzling form continues
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has set a remarkable new club record, as he eyes the Premier League Player of the Year award. Captain fantastic Fernandes has led the charge this season, playing a crucial role in United’s qualification for the Champions League. While he didn’t get on the scoresheet or officially register an assist in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over Liverpool, he was still instrumental, delivering the ball that led to Benjamin Sesko’s finish. Fernandes boasts eight goals and 19 assists. He is just two assists shy of breaking the Premier League record (20), which is held jointly by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. During the 3-1 win over Aston Villa in March, Fernandes surpassed David Beckham to become the United player with the most assists in a single Premier League season. Beckham had previously held the record with 15 assists in the 1999/2000 campaign. Statman Dave has now revealed that Fernandes leads every United player, past or present, in yet another elite category. Unmatched record Statman Dave notes, “Bruno Fernandes has created more chances in the Premier League this season (120) than any other Manchester United player ever has on record.” Bruno Fernandes has created more chances in the Premier League this season (120) than any other Manchester United player ever has on record. Peerless playmaker. 🔝🔝🔝 pic.twitter.com/CQ7UaZ4js7 — Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 6, 2026 This is just another remarkable achievement for Fernandes, who is undoubtedly operating at a new level in his career. Interim head coach Michael Carrick has repeatedly spoken of the Portugal international’s importance to the team and how big of a pleasure it is to work with him. Heading into the summer, there is still some speculation over Fernandes’ future amidst rumours that he could be on his way out. In addition to the Saudi Pro League, he also continues to be linked to clubs like Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Galatasaray. But as the numbers show, United can scarcely afford to part ways with the playmaker. Fernandes and his teammates are next in action on Saturday when they go away to Sunderland. Featured image by Michael Regan/Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!
United ace privately opposed to staying at the club as he eyes dream summer move – report
Marcus Rashford’s true feelings on a potential return to Manchester United have been revealed, even as question marks linger over a Barcelona stay. Barcelona dither Rashford has enjoyed a productive loan at Barcelona, having joined the club last summer from United. He fell out of favour under then-manager Ruben Amorim, prompting the club to offload him. Multiple suitors expressed an interest but Rashford made it clear he was only interested in a switch to the Blaugrana. He eventually got his dream wish and wasted no time in making himself a key part of the team amidst injuries in their attacking department. While Rashford’s playing time over the past weeks has somewhat reduced, he still boasts an impressive 13 goals and 14 assists across all competitions. Yet, Barcelona are yet to clearly indicate whether or not they will exercise the £26m option to make his season-long loan a permanent move. Barcelona are believed to want another loan or a reduction in the fee. United have made it clear there is no room for fresh discussions. There were suggestions that United would prefer to welcome Rashford back rather than give in to Barcelona’s demands. Michael Carrick himself seemed to hint that the door is open for Rashford to line up for United again. However, according to The Sun, United have no plans to reintegrate the England international into the first-team squad next season. Rashford update According to the newspaper, United will not have Rashford back, with senior figures looking to sell him. Rashford’s wages are set to increase to £325,000 a week in July after the club secured Champions League qualification, which has intensified the urgency to offload him. Samuel Luckhurst further claims, “Rashford, 28, is also privately opposed to returning to United after a fraught few years with his boyhood club.” “Any mention of United has been removed from Rashford’s social media bios and he has rebranded himself as ‘MR14’ – a reference to his squad number at Barca.” Rashford’s United contract runs until 2028. Meanwhile, Carrick and his players are next in action on Saturday when they go away to Sunderland. Featured image Denis Doyle via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!
Red-hot goal machine wanted by United has already decided where he wants to play next season – report
Manchester United have received some concerning news regarding their pursuit of Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane. The Red Devils are enjoying a strong second half of the campaign under caretaker manager Michael Carrick, who took charge in January this year. The English giants are now third in the Premier League table after 35 games and have already secured qualification for next season’s Champions League. Much of United’s newfound form has been built on their impressive new attack, which cost them over £200 million last summer. It appears to be money well invested, especially since the Red Devils have scored the third-most goals (63) in the league with three games left. They have already improved on last season’s tally of 44 goals in 38 Premier League games. Benjamin Sesko, who joined from RB Leipzig last summer, is United’s top scorer this season with 12 goals. However, with Joshua Zirkzee’s future uncertain, INEOS are eyeing further attacking additions. A previous report relayed by The Peoples Person suggests that Kane is the Red Devils’ dream target. Kane’s Premier League record Kane was one of the most lethal strikers in the Premier League when he opted to end his stay in England in the summer of 2023. By then, he had registered 213 Premier League goals, bringing him within touching distance of Alan Shearer’s record of 260. United, who were in the market for a new striker, were linked with the Englishman but ended up signing Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta instead. The 32 year old, meanwhile, opted to move to the Allianz Arena and has lit up the Bundesliga since. Kane has registered 140 goals and 33 assists in 144 appearances for Bayern Munich to date, including 55 goals and seven assists in 48 games this season. The Bavarians have already wrapped up the Bundesliga title and won the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, while they are in the final of the DFB Pokal. Harry Kane Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesStartsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Bundesliga29233351-2,202′ UEFA Champions League1312142–1,041′ DFB-Pokal557-1-447′ Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup111-1-90′ Total48415573-3,780′ Source: Transfermarkt. United continue to monitor Kane’s situation, and a recent report relayed by The Peoples Person suggests that they are planning to lure him away by offering massive wages. The Englishman’s contract expires next summer, but the Bavarians are reportedly planning to initiate renewal talks this summer. An update on the player’s situation has now emerged. Kane wants Bayern Munich stay According to TEAMtalk, Kane is settled at Bayern Munich and is ready to extend his stay at the Allianz Arena. The report states: “TEAMtalk understands that Kane is not only settled at Bayern Munich, but he is actively prepared to extend his stay at the Allianz Arena.” “Sources indicate the England international striker is ready to agree terms on a new deal that would keep him at Bayern until at least 2028, aligning with his ambition to lead the Three Lions into a home European Championship.” United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly admires the English striker, while Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in bringing him back to the Premier League. However, the report states that the Bavarians consider him a key part of their project, adding: “We understand that Bayern view Kane as central to their project, both on and off the pitch.” “Significantly, Kane has already passed up multiple opportunities to trigger release clauses within his existing deal – decisions that underline both his satisfaction at Bayern and his belief that his competitive ambitions are being fulfilled in the Bundesliga.” However, a future return to England cannot be ruled out, given Kane’s ambition to break Shearer’s record. The report continued: “We can confirm Kane still harbours a long-term ambition to surpass Alan Shearer’s record of 260 goals. However, sources stress that this is a career objective rather than an immediate priority.” Final Thoughts United need to add more cover in their No. 9 position ahead of a congested season. If a move for Kane does not materialise, the Red Devils must consider a suitable alternative this summer. Harry Kane had an excellent Champions League campaign, but it wasn’t quite enough to reach the final. 🤏 He set the record for the most goals ever scored in a single #UCL campaign by an English player and found the back of the net in each of his last seven games in the… pic.twitter.com/Bpj01Is3R1 — Squawka (@Squawka) May 6, 2026 Featured image Alexander Hassenstein via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Deepungsu Pandit Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. He has worked for over seven years with Sportskeeda, writing football reviews, opinions and news articles. Deepungsu also maintains a blog, The Thinking Me, where he writes about life and things that interest him. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.
United U-21s learn where and when they will face arch-rivals City in crunch Premier League 2 semi-final
Manchester United’s academy has enjoyed another stellar season. Strong season The under-21s have advanced to the semi-final of the Premier League 2 play-offs after a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. The under-18s have also been impressive, finishing runners-up in the Premier League Cup and also reaching the final of the FA Youth Cup, where they will take on Manchester City. The youth teams have also seen Jack and Tyler Fletcher, Shea Lacey and Bendito Mantato make their full debuts this season for the club. There has also been the emergence of numerous talented starlets, such as JJ Gabriel, Jim Thwaites and Noah Ajayi, coming to the fore. Under-21s semi-final details The Red Devils have learnt exactly when and where they will take on their city neighbours for a place in the final. The club’s official website states, “Manchester United’s Premier League 2 semi-final with Manchester City has been arranged for later this week.” The website continues to explain, “the play-off game is taking place on Friday night (8th May), kicking off at 19:00 BST, and is live on MUTV.” The venue is the Joie Stadium, the same as the Youth Cup final but with much less controversy than the under-18s date. United’s under-21s finished in second place in the league phase. This means that they ended the season three points and one place ahead of their city rivals. The Red Devils have beaten Sunderland 3-2 and Palace 2-0 to get to this impressive stage of the competition. The other semi-final will take place between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion. Featured image Richard Heathcote via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.
“Such a shock”: Former United star opens up on emotions after “sharp as a tack” Sir Alex rushed to hospital
Manchester United fans had a fantastic Sunday across the world. Great result This was owing to the fantastic 3-2 league win over Liverpool at Old Trafford. The win ensured that Champions League football would once again be arriving on the red side of Manchester next season. What’s more, the victory secured a rare league double over Liverpool, the first in a decade. Kobbie Mainoo’s goal was also the perfect way to celebrate his new contract and to keep up the fine record of an academy player scoring in every season in the post-war period. Sir Alex Ferguson scare Nonetheless, the afternoon started in terrible fashion as news filtered around Old Trafford that former manager Sir Alex Ferguson had been taken to hospital. Thankfully, it was revealed shortly after that it had just been a scare and the 84-year-old was allowed to return to his home promptly after. Michael Owen conversation The former Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in the summer of 2009 and spent three seasons at the club, winning a league and a league cup trophy. It has been revealed that the former striker was speaking to Sir Alex just hours before the health scare. In an interview with talkSPORT, Owen stated, “I spoke to him, I was on the phone to him for forty minutes that morning.” He continued, “we were talking about football. We were talking about horses. As I say, he’s got horses here [at his Manor House Stables]. Most Saturday mornings, he gives me a call, and we go through all the horses for the day, and we share what we know and things like that.” Owen added, “So yeah, I speak to him regularly, and he sounded absolutely brilliant, sharp as a tack as normal”, contributing to the shock that he had to be rushed to hospital. The former England international also explained, “it was such a shock to hear, obviously, that the next day he was taken unwell, but hopefully it’s not too serious.” The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.
United aim to continue incredible record against opponents to secure third spot in the PL
Manchester United will travel to Sunderland this Saturday knowing that Champions League football is secured for next season. The Red Devils have faced the Black Cats 146 times, with United coming out on top on 66 occasions. There have been 38 draws and 42 wins for Sunderland during that period. Here are three storylines to get the blood racing ahead of the match. Man United record vs Sunderland Games playedMan United winsDrawsSunderland wins 146663842 Source: 11v11.com United could clinch third Last week’s pulsating 3-2 victory over Liverpool ensured that the Champions League anthem would once again be heard at Old Trafford next season. United now hold a six-point advantage over both Liverpool and Aston Villa in the race for third place. A win or even a draw could guarantee third spot if Villa or Liverpool lose their matches against Burnley or Chelsea this weekend. Even if their rivals win all their remaining fixtures, three points may still be enough for United because of goal difference, and four points certainly would be. Fantastic recent record vs Sunderland United have certainly enjoyed playing Sunderland over the years. The Red Devils came out on top 2-0 in October, with Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko grabbing the goals. Sunderland have only managed three wins in their last 33 games against the Red Devils, according to the BBC. Their 24 defeats against United in the Premier League is the most against any opponent. This is also true at the Stadium of Light, where United have only lost one of their previous 15 visits—a 1-2 loss in February 2016. Importance of first goal Getting off the mark first is usually vital in football, and it has proven to be for both teams this season. The Black Cats are one of three teams who are unbeaten this season when scoring first. They have seven victories and five draws from this scenario. Nottingham Forest have won eight and lost two when scoring first, and United are the other unbeaten team. The Red Devils have 15 wins and seven draws after getting on the scoreboard first this season. Featured image Carl Recine via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.
United strike gold in pursuit of £70m star after shock incident, Ineos should go all out to finalise best deal of summer – opinion
At the turn of the year, Manchester United were in disarray with Ruben Amorim at the helm. The Portuguese head coach’s reluctance, or inability, to align tactically with the club’s hierarchy ultimately led to his dismissal. Michael Carrick was brought in to replace Amorim in January, and the interim boss has since impressively led United up to third place, securing Champions League qualification in the process. Irrespective of who is in charge of United next season, Carrick has steadied the ship at Old Trafford, giving INEOS a platform to dream big. Chaos at Real Madrid Another European powerhouse, Real Madrid, took the same route at the start of the year, replacing manager Xabi Alonso with their former player turned coach Álvaro Arbeloa. However, Los Blancos arguably find themselves in a worse position come the end of the season. Under Arbeloa, Real have been knocked out of the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. They now head into the Clasico aiming to avoid a nightmare situation. Anything less than a win at Camp Nou will hand their bitter rivals Barcelona the La Liga title. A report now suggests the preparations for the crucial clash have been nothing short of embarrassing. According to The Athletic, Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde were involved in a dispute in training four days before the Clasico on Sunday. The report states: “Sources with knowledge of the situation, speaking anonymously as they are not authorised to do so publicly, said the fight started at the end of training and carried on in the changing rooms on Wednesday.” This is not an isolated case, with tensions between several superstars and dressing room politics preventing Real from building any momentum on the pitch. A major clear-out appears to be the need of the hour in the Spanish capital, and this is where United could benefit. Manchester United eyeing Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni In recent weeks, it has emerged that United view Tchouameni as one of their preferred midfield targets to replace Casemiro. United will struggle to find a more suitable option than the Frenchman to fill the departing Brazilian’s void, given he has already shown he is capable of doing that at Real after joining them from AS Monaco the same summer Casemiro moved to Old Trafford. Despite Real’s struggles, the 26-year-old has been in good form and remains one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe. The 6ft 2in tall star’s physical prowess, combined with his positional and tactical nous, aligns seamlessly with United’s brief of finding a midfielder whose skill set complements Kobbie Mainoo. The France international has everything in his locker to become the signing of the summer. Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming the La Liga giants value Tchouameni at around £70 million, a relatively easy hurdle to overcome for INEOS. Now, following the bizarre development in Madrid, United will only be emboldened in their pursuit of convincing the Champions League-winning midfielder to follow in Casemiro’s footsteps and make a fresh start in a more stable environment. Featured image Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!
