Jose Mourinho

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are cruising through the premier league this season with 38 points in 14 matches. They haven’t lost a match in the league yet and are looking to wrap up the title for a second consecutive year. Last year, City finished with England’s first ever 100-point top-flight total losing just 14 points on their way. But the question that arises is, are they shaping into one of the best Premier League sides? Surely they have a long way to go,

What's the story? Manchester United's pursuit of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has taken too many turns and swerved the rumor mill time and time again of late. Since the start of the summer transfer window, Jose Mourinho's side monitored the center-back in their quest to sign a central defender. Although they failed to land him or the likes of Toby Alderweireld, Jerome Boateng or Harry Maguire, the stories surrounding this supposed transfer never stopped. Speculation further increased post the season' start after Mourinho

Spain international David de Gea has talked about his contract demands and what he wants with regards to a new deal that the club wants him to sign. Manchester United's David de Gea wants a £350,000-a-week deal, matching the same one that is currently with the winger and former Arsenal man Alexis Sanchez. There has been a strong interest in his services coming from Real Madrid, though Paris Saint-Germain are the club that are now keen on his services. The Ligue 1 giants

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that forward Alexis Sanchez could be out for a ‘long time’ after the Chilean suffered an injury in training on Tuesday. The 29-year-old is out with a hamstring injury and is yet to have a scan to determine the extent of the damage, but his manager fears it could be a nasty one as the forward was screaming in pain. https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1068264318658068486  "The first thing I can say is that in every club when a player is

Diogo Dalot, the defender of Manchester United has gone to claim Jose Mourinho was the biggest influence in his decision to sign for the English Premier League club. The Portuguese full-back was signed in the summer transfer window from FC Porto. It was the injuries that prevent Dalot from starting regularly for the Red Devils, but he has now recovered and is on the road to regain full fitness. “Jose was a big influence on me coming here. He was very important. His

The Red Devils have not been doing and have struggled at times under manager Jose Mourinho in the current campaign. They were barely able to secure a 1-0 win over Young Boys in stoppage time, in a must-win match in Europe's top competition. Though the Portuguese manager has been able to win back the dressing room in recent times, Manchester United will possibly miss out on a Champions League spot, unless and until their improve the level of their performances and are consistent. They

Manchester United midfielder, Marouane Fellaini netted late on Tuesday night in Champions League to give the Red Devils the desired win which saw them qualify for Round of 16 with one match at hand. After mostly dominating the game but being betrayed by a blunt edge up front, Fellaini shot home in the 91st minute, despite the ball appearing to come off his hand as he swiveled to strike it. After the match, the match winner was tagged on which he said: "It was

When Manchester United finally scored in a long and tedious night at Old Trafford, Jose Mourinho turned away to pick up his players’ basket of water bottles and smash them into the ground. 90 minutes were up in the clock and United were looking for a consecutive second draw in 4 days at Old Trafford. United toiled at home to Swiss side Young Boys and looked set to be held to a goalless draw before Fellaini's brilliant turn and shot finally broke the

After a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace in Saturday’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford, Jose Mourinho has questioned his player’s heart and desire to play for Manchester United. Mourinho has admitted they need to improve if they are to make the top four of the Premier League this season. United now sit 14 points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City, with an uphill task to qualify for next season's Champions League. United put in yet another poor home performance in the goalless

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho traveled to Belgium during the international break in search of answers of his striker’s goal drought. Mourinho attended Belgium's 2-0 win against Iceland in Brussels as neither Felliani nor Lukaku played for the hosts. Felliani who recently came out of injury was seen working on his fitness in United’s training ground. Lukaku sat the game out after his hamstring problem as he did not travel with the squad for Sunday’s clash with Switzerland. Lukaku came off the bench

He may be known for his amazing footballing skills but Swedish striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is splendid when it comes to his comments. Zlatan has a unique perspective of life and claims himself to be “Superman” from his own planet, Planet Zlatan. And we cannot deny that if you look at his MLS debut goal. Truth be said, no one does it like Zlatan. https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy/status/1062526530574725120 Looking back at a glorious career, the 37 year old quotes, “I have always done things in my own

Billed as one of the signings of the summer, Manchester United’s Brazilian signing Fred has been struggling for game time under Old Trafford lights. He was one of the summer’s hottest prospects. Having a successful Champion League campaign under Shakhtar Donetsk, Fred realized that this season was his chance to step up into elite footballing ranks. Fred had his pick of both Manchester clubs when the moment came to step up to football's elite and just like Alexis Sanchez; it was United who prevailed

Manchester United have continued their financial dominance over Manchester City, per KPMG Football Benchmark. There is an opposite gulf on the pitch, but Jose Mourinho's side are continuing their financial stronghold on the rivalry off the pitch. While Pep Guardiola’s side won the Premier League last season by a staggering 19 points, earning 100 points while United finished second with 81 points, United maintained financial dominance over City throughout the season. The study reported at SoccerX shows that City’s revenue growth since the

Manchester United will reportedly hold off on appointing a new sporting director while Jose Mourinho remains manager at Old Trafford. United board want to create the new role at Old Trafford but it has been claimed they will not rush to make an appointment at a time when major upheaval could undermine work of Mourinho. On one hand, Mourinho has long wanted United to hire someone to assist with transfers, on the other hand, Woodward is reluctant to appoint a new post in the football hierarchy

Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez is reportedly keen on seeking a move to Ligue 1 champions PSG, despite being just a year into his massive £80m contract with the Red Devils. Sanchez who was snatched away by Manchester United from right under the noses of rivals Manchester City in January is having a nightmare at Old Trafford having found the back of the net just four times for Mourinho’s side in 24 appearances. Sanchez in unhappy with Jose Mourinho's tactics? Reports are doing

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have maintained their unbeaten start to their Premier League campaign with a 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Manchester United in the derby at the Etihad Stadium. City were dominant through the game, especially in the early stages and took the lead through a marauding David Silva before Sergio Aguero doubled the lead just after the half-time kickoff. Jose Mourinho’s side pulled one back through a well-taken penalty from Anthony Martial after brought down Lukaku in the box. But it turned

Jesse Lingard remains hopeful that Manchester United can use their recent form at the Etihad, including last season’s victory over Manchester City to help his side beat the local rivals in the derby match on Sunday. The English Premier League winners were on the verge of clinching the title against Jose Mourinho’s side and were in the driving seat after a 2-0 lead during the halftime. However, the Red Devils managed a comeback because of a brace from Paul Pogba and Chris Smalling’s

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has admitted he never gave up on the Red Devils forward Anthony Martial. Martial started the last season on a bright note, but the arrival of Alexis Sanchez at Old Trafford in January 2018 restricted his opportunities last season. Even this season, Mourinho started matches with Sanchez instead of the 22-year-old. Since mid-October, Mourinho has been starting Martial ahead of the former Arsenal star and this has resulted in the forward showcasing his qualities and also his goal-scoring

Table toppers and defending champions Manchester City take on Manchester United in the first city derby in the Premier League on Sunday. Both the teams come into this match at the back of resounding Champions League wins. Manchester United prevailed Juventus 2-1 while City thumped Shakhtar Donetsk 6-0. Pep Guardiola-led City side have turned the Etihad stadium into a fortress. Their last defeat in the Premier League came at the hands of Jose Mourinho's side and Guardiola will hope to thwart any danger

“He is the kind of player I would tell: ‘With you, I could go to every war’” these were the words Jose Mourinho used to describe his inspiring striker Didier Drogba. War is not something you would associate Drogba with, but if you consider football as war, then Drogba’s warring days have come to an end. The Ivory Coast striker drew the curtains on his illustrious career as his side Phoenix Rising fell 0-1 to Louisville City in the final of the USL