Live Soccer Guide – Page 2 – All the Soccer games on UK TV

UNITED START PRE-SEASON WITH LIVERPOOL CLASH

Manchester United will begin their pre-season campaign this summer with a high-profile game against arch rivals Liverpool on their tour of Asian nation Thailand. It would be the first game for new manager Erik Ten Hag. Manchester United on TV is expected to be a feature for the said Liverpool game. The Red Devils would be hoping to avenge the two defeats suffered at the hands of Liverpool in the league last season.

Liverpool did the double on Manchester United in the league last season. Manchester United on TV was a feature for the two games as the Red Devils failed to score a single goal while conceding nine goals. In their first league meeting of the season, Egyptian international Mohamed Salah became the first opposition player to score a hat-trick against Manchester United at Old Trafford on the way to a 5-0 win. Naby Keita and Diogo Jota were also on target for the Merseyside team. Continue reading

AJAX HOPEFUL OF KEEPING JURRIEN TIMBER THIS SUMMER

Ajax are reportedly growingly increasingly confident of keeping hold of Manchester United’s top target Jurrien Timber this summer. According to a report from De Telegraaf, Manchester United have been dealt with a fresh blow in their pursuit of Jurrien Timber. The 20-year-old Ajax starlet has emerged as one of the Erik ten Hag’s top defensive targets in the summer, with the Dutchman keen on a potential reunion with the youngster at Old Trafford.

However, it appears Ajax are receiving “more and more signals” regarding Timber’s desire to remain in Amsterdam. There are many factors involved behind the Dutch defender’s second thoughts about joining Manchester United, one of which could be the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Timber believes remaining at Ajax could significantly increase his chances of becoming a part of Louis van Gaal’s squad for the World Cup, as he will keep on receiving regular game-time. Continue reading

ERIK TEN HAG’S DECISION OPENS FIRST-TEAM DOOR FOR ALVARO FERNANDEZ

Manchester United youngster Alvaro Fernandez has been tipped to have a bright future ahead of him, and could get his chance in the first team next season under Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman’s preference for youth in his Ajax teams has been well-documented, but he has shown his ruthlessness too. Along with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the club have effectively decided to put Brandon Williams up for sale.

United are willing to listen to offers for the left-back after a stale loan spell at Norwich. Ten Hag has been meeting with Richard Arnold and John Murtough in London this week ahead of his trip to watch United against Crystal Palace on Sunday. He would at the very least have been briefed about the plans regarding Wan-Bissaka and Williams, and it seems he has not stood in the way of either of their exits. The news may be of encouragement to Fernandez. Continue reading

UNITED ON LOSING RUN FOR CHELSEA

Manchester United are on a two-game losing run ahead of the visit of Chelsea on the Premier League scene. Manchester United play hosts to West London club Chelsea hoping to avoid a third consecutive league game. The Red Devils were beaten 4-0 by arch rivals Liverpool in the first of the two successive league defeats as Manchester United on TV was a feature with Mohamed Salah (brace), Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz getting the goals for the home team. The 3-1 defeat at London team Arsenal on Saturday made it two straight defeats for the Red Devils with the likes of Bukayo Saka (penalty), Granit Xhaka and Nuno Tavares getting on the scoresheet for the Gunners, while Cristiano Ronaldo was the recipient of the Manchester United goal during the game. Manchester United on TV was also a feature for the Arsenal game.

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Ahead of the Chelsea game at the Theatre of Dreams on Thursday night, interim Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnicktold reporters during his pre-match presser on Wednesday thathe has 14 fit senior players for the game after Jadon Sancho and Harry Maguire were ruled out. Manchester United on TV would also be a feature for the Chelsea game with German tactician Rangnickinforming the press that some young players would be in his squad due to the injuries to several senior players.
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UNITED FAVOURITES AHEAD OF NORWICH CLASH

Manchester United are massive favourites ahead of their Premier League clash with bottom team Norwich City as they hope to get back in the hunt for a top-four spot on the league table. Only a place in the top four will take Manchester United into the Champions League next season and they have been lagging behind recently with one point picked from the last six available.

The Red Devils play hosts to Norwich City this weekend with the knowledge that they can get back into the thick of the hunt for a place in the top-four with a win over the bottom club when they meet at the Theatre of Dreams on Saturday. Manchester United on TV would be a feature for the game. Manchester United on TV has been a feature for this season as far as Premier League football is concerned. Continue reading

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTERFINAL LINE-UP COMPLETE

The Champions League quarterfinal line-up is complete after Villarreal and defending champions Chelsea saw off Italian giants Juventus and French champions Lille respectively on Wednesday night to book their spots.

Spanish La Liga side Villarreal are the reigning Europa League champions and they stunned favourites Juventus 3-0 away from hometo seal a 4-1 aggregate win over the Old Lady at the end of their last 16 tie. Gerard Moreno (penalty), Pau Torres and Arnaut Danjuma (penalty) scored the goals for the Yellow Submarines. For Champions League holders Chelsea, they came from behind to beat hosts Lille 2-1 to secure a 4-1. Continue reading

UNITED QUARTET SET FOR SPURS RETURN

Manchester United are set to receive a big boost with the imminent return of four players ahead of their crucial home game with North London team Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend. The quartet of EdinsonCavani, Luke Shaw, Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane missed the last Premier League encounter with Manchester City, but they are on course to be available for selection ahead of the Spurs game on Saturday with both teams fighting to finish in the top four. Manchester United on TV was a feature for the derby against City as the Red Devils were beaten 4-1 by the Citizens away from home. Also, Manchester United on TV would be a feature for the home league game with Spurs.

Cavani has missed a lot of football for Manchester United this season due to a persistent groin injury, but the veteran Uruguayan striker recently returned to training and could be in the squad for the Tottenham game later this week. For Ronaldo, the Portuguese senior national team captain missed the Manchester City game due to a hip problem, but the expectation is that the five-time Ballon d’Or recipient will make his return to action from the injury problem against Antonio Conte’s team. Continue reading

UNITED END WINLESS RUN AT BRENTFORD

Manchester United have ended their winless run in the Premier League following the3-1 victory at the home of West London team Brentford who are one of the three newly promoted teams in the English top flight this season alongside Norwich City and Watford.

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The Red Devils came into the Brentford game on the back of a two-game winless run. They had not won a game since beating Burnley 3-1 at home earlier this year. In the next league game after facing the Clarets, Manchester United deservedly lost 1-0 to Wolves at home thanks to the second half strike from veteran Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho. His goal in the last ten minutes gave Wolves a memorable win over the Red Devils. Manchester United on TV was a feature for the Wolves game.
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UNITED WITHIN FOUR POINTS OF FOURTH

Three-time European champions Manchester United have moved within four points of fourth place on the Premier League standings after the straightforward victory over Burnley at home on Thursday. Manchester United on TV was a feature as the Red Devils recorded an impressive 3-1 win over Burnley with all the goals coming in the first half.

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Manchester United on TV was also a feature as the Red Devils made it three wins and a draw in four games under the new management of German tactician Ralf Rangnick. The German took charge of the first team shortly after the short caretaker managerial tenure of Michael Carrick ended after three games in charge in all competitions.
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UNITED FAVOURITES FOR YOUNG BOYS CLASH

Manchester United are massive favourites ahead of their final Group F clash with Swiss top flight league champions Young Boys. Manchester United on TV would be a feature as the Red Devils play hosts to Young Boys.Manchester United on TV was also a feature as Young Boys came from a goal down to beat the Red Devils 2-1 thereby securing one of their biggest results in their history especially on the European football stage.

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German tactician Ralf Rangnick is the new man in the Manchester United dugout and he got off to a good start at the weekend thanks to the 1-0 home win over South London team Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Manchester United on TV was also a feature for the game which was decided by a long-range effort from Brazilian international Fred. The much maligned Fred scored the only goal of the game in the last fifteen (15) minutes to give the Red Devils three big points in the quest for a top-four place as far as Premier League football is concerned. The win over the Eagles moved Manchester United into the top six on the Premier League log.
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