Manchester United

2022 - 10 - 31

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Man United look like a Premier League title contender again (ESPN)

MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester United beat West Ham United on Sunday, 1-0, at Old Trafford in Premier League action. Although shots on goal were even ...

[Bruno Fernandes](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/124091/Bruno-Fernandes) and [Christian Eriksen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/144130/Christian-Eriksen) followed by a determined header from [Marcus Rashford](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/230945/Marcus-Rashford) -- deserved to decide the game. [Jadon Sancho](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/259836/Jadon-Sancho). Also dropped by Southgate last season, he was on the bench against West Ham with Ten Hag favouring [Anthony Elanga](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/296622/Anthony-Elanga) on the right of his front three despite injury sidelining [Antony](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/315294/Antony). 10) before closing with a trip to Fulham (Nov. 6), they meet Blackburn Rovers in the domestic cup (Nov. [Qatar](/soccer/team?id=4398) -- but with goals like the one he got here at Old Trafford, he's given himself a good chance of making the squad. [England](/soccer/team?id=448) manager Gareth Southgate, who was watching from the directors' box. [David De Gea](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/108482/david-de-gea) needed to make three fantastic saves at the end to guarantee the points but [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/233937/Lisandro-Martínez) also played his part with a fantastic defensive display in the middle of the back four alongside [Harry Maguire](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire), who started a league game for the first time since the 4-0 defeat at [Brentford](/soccer/team?id=337). [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Upcoming fixtures](/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) [Report: Man United-West Ham](/soccer/match?gameId=637957)

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United 1 West Ham 0 (Manchester United)

Marcus Rashford's 100th goal for United was enough earn the Reds three points against the Hammers.

However, on a number of occasions, Diogo Dalot was in the right place at the right time to head clear and ease the pressure on United’s defence. Just when the match was crying out for a piece of quality, and with half-time approaching, Eriksen and Rashford combined to provide it. Bowen, who was a fitness doubt before this one, had the visitors’ first big chance of the match, when being found inside the box by Thilo Kehrer after the right-back skipped past two United defenders, but De Gea reacted well to repel the attacker’s effort. On the hour mark, United looked to respond to further pressure from the Hammers through Ronaldo, but the striker headed over from a cross before slicing a left-footed effort wide. Rashford appeared buoyed by his goal after the break, with the winger cutting inside and fizzing a wicked effort which screamed narrowly wide of the West Ham goal. Ten Hag’s side responded to West Ham’s increased confidence, and a series of crosses from Luke Shaw caused problems for their defence, culminating in a chance for Elanga at the back post which the winger snatched at.

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Manchester United's Defense Is Thriving Under Erik Ten Hag (Forbes)

It has now been eight hours since Manchester United conceded a goal at Old Trafford.

And not to be outdone by his defensive colleagues Luke Shaw was possibly the best of all of them; solid in defence, he also surged forward with countless threatening runs. He was in the right place to stop Jarrod Bowen’s late goal bound effort. He has become quickly adored by the Old Trafford crowd and left the pitch to them chanting “Argentina” in his honour. Ten minutes earlier Kurt Zouma’s header had also looked to be heading into the United net, but De Gea got a hand to that as well. "In that fact he is magnificent. He chose five goalkeepers, but De Gea still didn’t make the list, which could have inspired his performance on Sunday.

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United set for winter friendlies & training camp (Manchester United)

United set for winter friendlies & training camp · The match against Cadiz will be the first of two to be played during the mid-season break, and will take place ...

“Erik and the team have made good progress during this first half of the season, and it is important we maintain this momentum coming out of the World Cup break. “We have lined up a high-quality local opponent to play against, ensuring match fitness and sharpness is retained. MUTV is also available on your TV, with Apple TV+, Amazon Fire TV, Roku TV or Xbox.

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Manchester United line up Cadiz friendly and winter break during ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Manchester United will play two games during the mid-season break for the Qatar World Cup, including one against La Liga side Cadiz.

So, we will train here [at Carrington] for one week, or eight or nine days, and then we will have a short break. Then we will train and go to Spain for a training camp for one week. “There, we can train proper. [official website](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/erik-ten-hag-discusses-man-utd-plans-for-world-cup-break), manager Erik ten Hag explained why the club have decided to set up some fixtures for the players who are not in action in Qatar. “The camp and game will also allow for some of our young talent to experience training and playing in a first team environment, as well as provide entertaining club football for fans.” “We have to train them during those six weeks and we have to give them the right programme so they stay in the right fitness levels, but also they stay in the right shape and also in the team style.

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Rashford header enough to earn Manchester United battling win ... (CNA)

MANCHESTER, England: A first-half header from Marcus Rashford, his 100th goal for Manchester United in all competitions, was enough to earn his side a 1-0 ...

"We done a good job, played well, put them under plenty of pressure, we just lacked the final ingredient. Happy to make the saves and it's a massive win." "It's a great win for us.

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Football: Rashford header enough to earn Manchester United ... (The Straits Times)

MANCHESTER - A first-half header from Marcus Rashford, his 100th goal for Manchester United in all competitions, was enough to earn his side a 1-0 victory ...

He is fit. He is only 31. “He is a great goalkeeper. He is already a great player, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. “He is much more consistent and reliable. But I think he won’t be satisfied just with that.

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Man United 'want January move for Norwich's Max Aarons, with Erik ... (Daily Mail)

Manager Erik ten Hag is said to want more cover and competition in defence, especially at right back, to push Diogo Dalot for a starting spot.

[The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20277916/man-utd-norwich-max-aarons-transfer-dalot/), the Red Devils see £10million-rated Canaries star Aarons as that man and could make a move for him in the winter transfer window. [Erik ten Hag](/sport/erik-ten-hag/index.html) wants more cover and competition in defence, especially at right back, to push [Diogo Dalot](/sport/diogo-dalot/index.html) for a starting spot. Manchester United 'are considering a January move for Norwich's Max Aarons, with boss Erik ten Hag keen to provide cover for right back Diogo Dalot'...

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Man United to face Cadiz in friendly as part of training camp during ... (Daily Mail)

While many of United's squad will be at the tournament in the gulf nation, the match will give Ten Hag the chance to give his players a runout ahead of the ...

But that will be a long stage as usual.' Then we will return and go to Spain for one week. 'We have a World Cup but also players will stay behind. So we made a programme to do that as optimum as possible. with David de Gea and Jadon Sancho among the star names who could feature in game against the LaLiga side 'It's a strange season.

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Ten Hag hopes 'magnificent' De Gea stays on at Manchester United (Reuters)

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he hoped "magnificent" goalkeeper David de Gea would stay beyond this season at the club after seeing the ...

He is already a great player, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. "He is much more consistent and reliable. "But I think he won't be satisfied just with that. He is fit. "In the background we have our strategies for how to deal with it. "He is only 31.

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Ten Hag has 'double feeling' after narrow win (Manchester United)

The only goal of a tight game came just before half-time when Marcus Rashford powered a Christian Eriksen cross past Lukasz Fabianski. Speaking to the official ...

But the spirit we have is fabulous, also we have the qualities to score goals and we have attacking football and the fact is we have to improve that, but if we keep going, I think we are in the right direction. We have to keep going with that and keep building that and strengthen that. I think he showed good attitude, I think he showed good resilience, I think he showed a bit of confidence and that's good to see." "It was a great atmosphere again and I think you see there is a bond between the team - the players and the fans. But you do it together, you start in front but then, finally, you have to protect the box and how we do it how we are supporting each other, how we are covering each other, how we motivate each other I'm really happy with that process." To keep the ball better and also, in the second half, to keep discipline in the pressing.

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How many goals has Marcus Rashford scored during his career ... (Goal.com)

The England international is already among Man Utd's top goal scorers ever, but how many goals has he scored so far? Marcus Rashford's talent has been obvious ...

It's his performances on the pitch that most Man Utd fans will judge him on, though, so just how many goals has he scored for the club so far? Beyond the pitch, Rashford has also been a vocal figure against racism, food poverty and homelessness and his efforts to curb this with various campaigns to provide school students with meals and homeless people with necessary items earned him a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in October 2020. He made his first-team debut in 2015-16 and has developed into a key figure since, with his explosiveness and athleticism on and off the ball on top of his ball-striking technique making him a threat from multiple situations.

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Manchester United have a problem with two of their four wingers (Manchester Evening News)

Anthony Elanga has not featured regularly for Manchester United this season and when he has featured he has not made an impact.

The attacker has shown glimpses of what he can do, but he has to deliver more consistently. [Ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) opt to play Ronaldo through the middle, Rashford will start on the left, with Antony still the first-choice on the right. While the Sweden international was not the only one who struggled, he failed to impact the game, and might have to wait a while for his next opportunity in the league. Elanga has to do the same. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo), who started up front for the Reds. Elanga, especially under the management of Ten Hag, has everything needed to succeed at Old Trafford. Since making his debut for the Reds, he has shown that he has the qualities required to deliver at the top level. This season, the winger has failed to score for United, and has recorded just one assist - which came in the 3-1 victory over Liverpool in August. If Ronaldo doesn't start, and Rashford plays as a central striker, Elanga will have to fight for the vacant position on the left wing. [Anthony Elanga](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/anthony-elanga) has struggled to deliver. It is important to remember that Elanga, at just 20 years of age, is far from the finished product. The England international, who is the club's top goalscorer this term, continued his impressive start to the campaign as Erik ten Hag's side secured an important victory.

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Cristiano Ronaldo 'has lost his Manchester United "King of the Gym ... (Daily Mail)

The 37-year-old, who has been engulfed in a series of controversies around his future with the Red Devils is said to have been regarded as the strongest ...

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly lose his 'King of the Gym' title at Manchester United [Cristiano Ronaldo](/sport/cristianoronaldo/index.html) has lost his 'King of the Gym' title at [Manchester United](/sport/teampages/manchester-united.html), according to a report. - Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly lost his 'King of the Gym' title at Man United

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Rashford relishing 'different energy' at Man United (CNA)

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford said there is a different energy at the club now and that he is feeling fully motivated after poor performances ...

"I get that it's your job to speak about what happens on the pitch but for players, we have to get into the right headspace for every game. "That puts me in a better headspace and I feel really motivated now. The 25-year-old scored only five goals in 32 matches last season.

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