ERIKSEN ADMITS TWENTE 'WANTED IT MORE'

Christian Eriksen has made a blunt admission, saying that FC Twente “wanted it more” than Manchester United in their Europa League clash on Wednesday night. Despite manager Erik ten Hag fielding a strong team with only three changes from the side that faced Crystal Palace over the weekend, United failed to secure a win, settling for a disappointing 1-1 draw.

From the start, Marcus Rashford looked sharp on the left wing, but it was Eriksen who provided the breakthrough in the 35th minute.

The Danish midfielder, starting his fourth consecutive game, fired United into the lead with a brilliant strike into the top corner, showing his recent form and confidence. His goal was seemingly unstoppable, and everything appeared to be going right for him in recent weeks.

OLD TRAFFORD DEMOLITION MAY BE NECESSARY

Manchester United have reportedly come to the conclusion that demolishing Old Trafford may be unavoidable, rather than retaining the historic stadium alongside any new "Wembley of the North" they plan to build.

The initial hope was to preserve the 114-year-old venue, turning it into a 'mini Old Trafford' with a reduced capacity of around 30,000 for the academy and women’s teams. However, recent developments suggest that plan may be too complicated and costly to pursue.

PETIT ON SIR ALEX'S ATTEMPT TO SIGN HIM

Emmanuel Petit recently shared how Sir Alex Ferguson made an effort to sign him for Manchester United before he eventually joined Chelsea in 2001. Petit, who had already built an impressive career at Monaco, Arsenal, and Barcelona, revealed that Ferguson personally contacted him twice while he was unsettled at Barcelona, hoping to bring him to Old Trafford.

Petit first made his name at Monaco, where he amassed 291 appearances before joining Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal in 1997.

SAHA: TEN HAG FACES SACK IF UNITED LOSE

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes Erik ten Hag could face the sack if his side fails to beat Southampton on Saturday. Despite winning the FA Cup last season, Ten Hag is under increasing pressure after United's poor start to the new campaign.

United scraped past Fulham with a narrow 1-0 win in their opener, but have since suffered defeats to Brighton and a humiliating loss at home to Liverpool before the international break. With Southampton, who have lost all three of their Premier League games, up next, Saha thinks a defeat could spell the end for Ten Hag.

SANCHEZ’S UNITED NIGHTMARE: WHAT WENT WRONG?

When Manchester United signed Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal in January 2018, excitement was at an all-time high. Sanchez had netted 38 goals since the 2016/17 season and was considered one of the Premier League’s elite players.

The Chilean forward arrived at Old Trafford in a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move to Arsenal.

For £14 million, United had seemingly secured a proven goal scorer, with Sanchez already registering nine goals for Arsenal that season.

Upon his arrival, Sanchez expressed his joy at joining United. "I am thrilled to be joining the biggest club in the world," he said. "The chance to play in this historic stadium and to work with Jose Mourinho was something I could not turn down." His words stirred excitement, but his United career quickly spiraled into disappointment.

RASHFORD TAKES MATTERS INTO HIS OWN HANDS

Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford has taken a proactive approach to improving his form by undergoing a personal training regime after missing out on an England call-up during the international break.

Despite a difficult start to the season, Rashford has opted to stay in Manchester and work on his fitness and technique rather than taking time off.

Rashford, 26, had a stellar 2022/23 season, scoring 30 goals, but has struggled to replicate that form recently. Last season saw a noticeable dip in his performances, managing only eight goals and six assists, which resulted in his omission from the European Championships squad. His struggles continued into the current season, with no goals for United so far, leading to his exclusion from the England squad once again under the new regime.

SCHOLES NAMES BOSNICH WORST SIGNING

Paul Scholes has named his former Manchester United teammate Mark Bosnich as the club's worst-ever signing. The ex-United midfielder reflected on Bosnich’s brief stint at Old Trafford, claiming the goalkeeper failed to live up to expectations after being brought in to replace Peter Schmeichel.

Following Manchester United’s historic treble-winning season in 1999, Sir Alex Ferguson was tasked with finding a reliable successor for the legendary Schmeichel.

Ferguson turned to Bosnich, who had previously been at United in 1991 before returning to Australia due to visa issues. After establishing himself as a top Premier League goalkeeper during a successful spell at Aston Villa, Bosnich returned to United in 1999.

ERIKSEN STAYING PUT

Even though the summer transfer window has closed, Manchester United remain the subject of transfer speculation, with rumors swirling about both potential departures and future signings. With some transfer windows still open across Europe, and clubs already planning for the January window, discussions about possible moves continue at Old Trafford.

One player linked with a potential exit is Christian Eriksen. Reports in Belgium had suggested that the Danish midfielder could make a move to Anderlecht before the Belgian transfer window closes.

INJURY UPDATE

Manchester United are hopeful that their injury concerns will ease over the international break, although some key players remain sidelined for the foreseeable future.

Here's the latest on the club's injury situation:

Rasmus Hojlund
Hojlund suffered a hamstring injury during a pre-season match against Arsenal in the United States, and his recovery has been progressing slowly. Initially given a six-week timeline, Erik ten Hag has indicated that while Hojlund is nearing a return, it may take time for him to regain full match fitness.
Potential return date: September 14, vs Southampton

FANS BOO TEN HAG AFTER SUBSTITUTIONS

Manchester United fans made their displeasure clear at Old Trafford after Erik ten Hag's controversial decision during their 3-0 defeat to Liverpool. With United trailing, Ten Hag opted to bring on Amad in hopes of sparking a comeback, but his choice to substitute Alejandro Garnacho was met with loud boos from the home crowd.

Garnacho, one of the few bright spots in an otherwise dismal performance, was expected by many fans to stay on the pitch. The supporters’ reaction suggested they would have preferred to see Marcus Rashford, who struggled throughout the match, make way instead. Rashford failed to trouble Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson and was largely ineffective in the attack, leading to growing frustration among the United faithful.

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