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Where does Carlos Tevez, from the insane to the incredible, rank amongst his generation’s best strikers?
There is nothing glamorous about him. His body, hunched and taut, is soaked in a different…
How the underrated Brian McClair ended a Manchester United scoring hoodoo 30 years ago
When Brian McClair joined Manchester United in the summer of 1987, he wasn’t just a…
Remembering Manchester United and Barcelona’s epic 3-3 draw in September 1998
On a clear autumn’s evening in Manchester, a young midfielder trembles on the Old Trafford…
The birth, rise and troubles of FC United, the rebels from Old Trafford
FC United of Manchester were born out of disillusion, unhappiness and a growing sentiment that…
The contrasting brilliance of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidić
This feature is part of Duology Every great team is, for the most part, built…
The chalk and cheese of David Beckham and Gary Neville, the perfect right-side
This feature is part of Duology I hated Manchester United growing up. I’m an Arsenal…
How Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo went from promising teens to goal-hungry predators together
This feature is part of Duology Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United sides were often constructed…
Steve Bruce and Gary Pallister: the underrated stalwarts who helped Sir Alex Ferguson build his empire
This feature is part of Duology If the sobriquet of ‘Dolly and Daisy’ sounds like…
How Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole defined an era of Manchester United dominance
This feature is part of Duology Manchester United’s historic journey under the inimitable Sir Alex…
José Mourinho is demanding the respect that he needs to earn
It is perhaps not the wisest move for José Mourinho to make a brash reference to…
Remembering William Prunier, the sixth-worst player in Manchester United history
Roll the Mastermind opening credits as fans tune in for another episode of highly intelligent…
How Bryan Robson became Captain Marvel at Manchester United
The number seven shirt has a long history at Manchester United. Despite the lack of…
Is Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City the best to ever grace the Premier League?
The 2017/18 season saw Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City side breaking records to become…
Why was Michael Carrick so under-appreciated throughout his career?
Since the turn of the century, Manchester United have been one of the defining factors…
How Cup Winners’ Cup glory ignited the Ferguson era and rekindled Manchester United’s European obsession
When Mark Robins scored for Manchester United at Nottingham Forest’s County Ground in January 1990,…
Fabien Barthez: the brilliant and the bizarre of the bald one
After navigating a tricky early period, Sir Alex Ferguson often appeared to have everything under…
The day a dog saved Manchester United
The modern-day Old Trafford rarely escapes the eyes of those who visit the city of…