'Everything has been done with the maximum of style and the minimum of fuss. It has been Alonso to a tee, if you like.'

Lovely by Andy Brassell

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HISTORY MADE! 🤩

#Winnerkusen #DeutscherMeisterSVB

André Onana on shots faced, football’s short memory, keeping perspective, not letting bad moments frame his entire journey, the game which shocked him, and his surety that “it will turn, 100%” for Manchester United…

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Until the new leadership structure (Omar Berrada, Dan Ashworth, Jason Wilcox...) at Manchester United is in place, day-to-day management will be handled by the existing football operations team including Andy O’Boyle, Matt Hargreaves, David Harrison and Nick Cox. Sir Dave…

Breaking down Manchester United's shots faced situation

Old Trafford remains a historically difficult ground for Liverpool, who will be livid that they've once again - for the third time this season - encouraged Manchester United with their wastefulness. It cost them the FA Cup and hinders their title hopes. Two excellent finishes…

Scratch xG. This is xM: Expected madness

Does Erik ten Hag have ANY doubts that he will be at Old Trafford next season? 👀

Deadline for entry into the FWA student football writer awards is midnight tonight. If you an aspiring football writer and don't enter, then someone else is going to win £1000. So make sure you are in the hat. Still time. Details below.
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The composure, efficiency, and quiet genius of Alexis Mac Allister 👏🏽

Manchester United have so many on-pitch issues. The deliberate low block approach invites pressure from ALL teams. A narrow central press that's easily bypassed and offers up wide areas. Poor rest defence. Inability to control a game in possession or out of it. Final third woes.

Liverpool's extensive contacts in Portugal mark Rúben Amorim out as a leading candidate. His progressive style, how quickly he won over Sporting fans despite his Benfica history, his first full season in charge which has shades to what Xabi is doing now...
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Liverpool more confident and at ease with Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes in position to source the new manager. Stylistically (press metrics, directness, speed) + silverware against the odds makes Ruben Amorim a strong fit. Hughes is a Roberto De Zerbi fan - for good reason

Nagging feeling with Xabi from the off, esp given his character, was it’s too soon into his Leverkusen project to exit for a bigger gig. Easy with Bayern: the job likely to come again sharpish. Real still lie in wait. LFC was a rare shot. He’s staying true to himself and his work

'We are all so driven, so hungry, so focussed...' 🦁

Declan Rice on England's desire to create history this summer 💫