20 January 2025
Manchester United live on Showmax Premier League
The Red Devils have got a lot of work to do this season as they work to improve on their eighth-place finish in the 2023/2024 season.
- Nickname: The Red Devils, United
- Short name: Man United
- Founded: The club was first formed in 1878, albeit under a different name – Newton Heath LYR (Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway).
- Ground: Old Trafford
- Current League position: 14th (Played 32: Won 10, Lost 14, Drawn 8)
Most recent result:
- Newcastle 4-1 Man United (Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes x2 & Bruno Guimaraes; Alejandro Garnacho)
Next Premier League fixture: (Sunday, 20 April 2025)
- Man United v Wolves : Old Trafford : 15:00 – Live on Showmax Premier League
Latest news:
Joshua Zirkzee looks set to miss Manchester United’s crucial Europa League quarter-final second leg with Lyon on Thursday.
The Dutch striker was performing well at St James’ Park and was close to scoring what would have been a sensational goal in the first half, when he was denied by Nick Pope’s save.
However, after a sustained dribble in the Magpies’ half, he pulled up sharply, clutching at his hamstring and it was clear he needed to instantly be replaced.
As he was helped off the field, Zirkzee was shown sympathy by a couple of Newcastle players, and he looked understandably upset as he left the field.
During his post-match interview with MUTV, Amorim admitted the picture does not look good for Joshua, with the problem coming at the worst possible time.
“We had to make rotation because we are trying to recover in two days from each game,” he said. “But trying to win this game also.
“Josh, I think he will be out for some games. So, let’s focus on the next one [against Lyon].”
Zirkzee scored with a header from Bruno Fernandes’s cross to give United the lead in Lyon, only for Rayan Cherki to salvage a 2-2 draw in the dying seconds. It was his second big away goal in the knockout stages, following his strike in the 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad.
With teenager Chido Obi ineligible for Europe, Rasmus Hojlund could be the only striker available to select in the squad for Thursday’s do-or-die contest.
Our no.9 did manage a couple of efforts when coming off the bench on Tyneside, and has a good record in this season’s competition, with five goals to his name.
Summer signings:
- Joshua Zirkzee
- Lenny Yoro
- Matthijs De Ligt
- Noussair Mazraoui
- Manuel Ugarte
- Patrick Dorgu
- Ayden Heaven
Man Utd XI
Manager: Ruben Amorim
Following the sacking of Dutch manager Erik Ten Hag, Manchester United swiftly announced the appointment of Ruben Amorim as Head Coach of the men’s first team.
Amorim will join until June 2027 with a club option of an additional year, once he has fulfilled his obligations to his current club. He will join Manchester United on Monday 11 November.
Ruben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football. Highly decorated as both a player and coach, his titles include winning the Primeira Liga twice in Portugal with Sporting CP; the first of which was the club’s first title in 19 years.
Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to take charge of the team until Ruben joins.
Goalkeepers
- Altay Bayindir
- Tom Heaton
- Andre Onana
Defenders
- Victor Lindelof
- Matthijs De Ligt
- Noussair Mazroui
- Harry Maguire
- Lisandro Martinez
- Tyrell Malacia
- Lenny Yoro
- Diogo Dalot
- Luke Shaw
- Jonny Evans
- Harry Amas
Midfielders
- Mason Mount
- Bruno Fernandes
- Christian Eriksen
- Casemiro
- Facundo Pellistri
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Scott McTominay
- Toby Collyer
- Daniel Gore
- Hannibal
- Manuel Ugarte
Forwards
- Rasmus Hojlund
- Marcus Rashford
- Joshua Zirkzee
- Amad
- Anthony
- Alejandro Garnacho
- Jadon Sancho
- Ethan Wheatley
Read more about Manchester United
“My dream is to win the Premier League”, says Ruben Amorim: https://stories.showmax.com/za/my-dream-is-to-win-the-premier-league-says-ruben-amorim
De Ligt on his love for Harry Potter, Ibiza, pizza and much more: https://stories.showmax.com/za/de-ligt-showmax-premier-league
Mazraoui relishing derby game against rivals Liverpool : https://stories.showmax.com/za/mazraoui-relishing-derby-game-against-rivals-liverpool
De Ligt joins the Red Devils: https://stories.showmax.com/za/de-ligt-delighted-to-have-joined-red-devils
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