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However, while Valverde believes that result, which included a remarkable 4-0 win in the home leg, might give them a slight mental advantage over Barca, he is expecting a tough game against the favourites for the title this season. However, not only did they hold on but they were...

“I don’t think [the critics] have to doubt Ed Woodward because he has proven already for many, many years he is the right person on the right spot”, said the Dutchman ahead of United’s Saturday match against Newcastle at Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho has hinted Chelsea capitalised on signing Pedro after Manchester United lost interest in the former Barcelona forward.

Athletic Bilbao defeated Barcelona 5-1 on aggregate for the Spanish Super Cup earlier this week.

Reports have claimed that the Brazil forward is among Manchester United’s transfer targets.

Wayne Rooney has admitted his performances in the opening games have been below par, but says he is confident the goals will come soon.

“Then people think he is coming to Manchester United”.

Barca shipped nine goals in the European and Spanish Supercups which is quite a turnaround from last season when they had the meanest defense in La Liga and in Europe and something Luis Enrique will have to work on.

And that criticism continued when former target Pedro signed for Chelsea, rather than United, on Thursday.

United were aware for some time that Pedro wanted to leave Barcelona after becoming frustrated by a lack of first-team football.

“In England, teams lose points”. “I am very excited to start my adventure at Chelsea and I am here to keep winning titles”, said Pedro.

“It’s early on in the season“. While Terry was not happy about his rare withdrawal, Rooney stated he had no issue with being taken off. “No, of course not”.

It was against Barcelona in the UEFA Super Cup that Sevilla’s extraordinary powers of reinvention were evident once again. It would also give Athletic’s manager Ernesto Valverde something new to think about tactically, after he won the battle of the coaches in the...

Pochettino is aware Kane needs some support and the Argentine remains hopeful of signing West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino. Spurs are expected to table a second bid for Berahino this week, after an initial £15million offer was rejected on Tuesday.

The problem United now have is that they can’t expect Depay to do it every game as he will not be able to.