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Manchester United 3-0 Saint-etienne

... work from Marcus Rashford, as well as adding a late penalty. Saint-Etienne caused United problems on the break in the first 45 minutes, particularly with Romain Hamouma's pace, while Henri Saivet and Nolan Roux both clipped efforts narrowly off target. Ruffier's double save denied Juan Mata and Anthony Martial forced the visiting goalkeeper into sharp saves, while Paul Pogba headed against the crossbar from close range. The two sides meet for the second leg on Wednesday, 22 February (kick-off 17:00 GMT). It's Zlat man again. Three goals allowed man-of-the-match Ibrahimovic to keep the match ball. There were question marks over the signing of veteran striker Ibrahimovic on a free transfer from Paris St-Germain in the summer, but the Swede has responded by taking his tally to 23 for the season. The 35-year-old former Juventus, Barcelona and AC Milan man has now netted 17 career hat-tricks. It was his first since joining United, his second in European competition and his third against Saint-Etienne. "Every time I have played against Saint-Etienne, with hard work ...

Score, Reaction From 2017 Premier League Match

... midfielder, Herrera, who was keeping United on the front foot. The former Athletic Bilbao man ensured United were never without the ball for long. Rob Dawson of the Manchester Evening News praised Herrera's tenacity and impetus. Rob Dawson @Rob Dawson MEN. Herrera showing tonight why he shouldn't be long-term replacement for Carrick. United miss him when he's not further forward and pressing. 2/1/2017, 8:28:41 PM. Herrera and Carrick were playing well, but United weren't conjuring enough quality in the final third. Manchester Evening News writer Samuel Luckhurst correctly wondered if the hosts needed numbers at midfield against opposition that was content to sit deep and defend. Samuel Luckhurst @samuelluckhurst. #mufc might yet get the breakthrough but don't see need for a third midfielder. Pattern similar to Boro game minus the chances. 2/1/2017, 8:31:47 PM. Things may have been stunted for the Reds, but Mourinho's side did craft one excellent chance, when Paul Pogba found shooting space in the box. However, the world's most expensive player dragged his ...

José Mourinho Gets Tough With His Manchester United Players At Half-time

... with the result, which was due to a Zlatan Ibrahimovic hat-trick that took him to 23 goals, the most in a season for United since Robin van Persie scored 30 in the club’s last title-winning campaign, 2012-13. But Mourinho was particularly unhappy with his side’s attitude beforehand and felt he had to change it during the half-time interval. Anthony Martial catches the eye for United as he feels his way back to form | Paul Wilson. Read more. He said: “I am delighted, especially because the first half we played so bad and managed to finish the first half winning 1-0 when we didn’t deserve to, so I was pretty confident the second half we had to improve. It was down to lack of concentration, I had a feeling immediately in the dressing room – too noisy, too funny, too relaxed. “My assistants had the feeling in the warm-up with some of the guys not really focused, not the right adrenaline ...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Puts Seal On Manchester United Win At Bournemouth

... he had previously played for Portsmouth – in a deal worth an initial £2 m this week, and Cook was almost exposed as Ibrahimovic’s flick sent Rooney bustling through before Boruc blocked smartly. That proved to be a brief respite. Antonio Valencia was soon barging beyond Charlie Daniels to clip over a cross which was met by a wild attempt from Martial. True to the home side’s ill luck, the mis-hit bounced kindly for Rooney, alone on the edge of the six-yard box, who simply guided his header down and back across the Pole to double the lead. Bournemouth, with Lewis Cook quietly impressive in central midfield, lacked the bite to wound the visitors, their forward players prone to over-elaborate in promising positions. Jordon Ibe, Joshua King and Callum Wilson may be more potent threats on the counter-attack away from home, but the substitutes Lewis Grabban and Benik Afobe at least ruffled United once Ibrahimovic had enjoyed his ...

Lindelof And Kessie Top Man United's Shopping List; Bayern In For Belotti

... end of the season. The Sweden international has long been linked with Jose Mourinho's side and it would appear his persistence has paid off. And what's more, The Sun reports that 20-year-old Atalanta midfielder Kessie impressed United scouts when they watched him at the African Nations Cup where he played alongside Eric Bailly for the Ivory Coast. Kessie, who has been linked with Chelsea, Real Madrid, Juventus and Inter Milan among others, could set United back £25 million. Terry turned down MLS. John Terry has turned down the chance to join LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls and Orlando City in order to see the season out with Chelsea in a bid to land a fifth Premier League title. The three MLS sides made their move for the former England captain under the proviso that he joins them in time for the new season in the U. S. top flight, according to the Daily Star. Terry will become a free agent in the summer ...