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Manchester United Kicks Out De jong Barcelona from Europa League
SportsFila is excited Manchester United came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 on the night and 4-3 on aggregate to win their Europa League play-off at Old Trafford. Ten Hag Reds Kick Out De jong Barcelona from Europa League.
The moment sir alex ferguson celebrates Anthony’s goal is so heart warming to see ❤️ united.. United.. United
Robert Lewandowski’s early penalty had left Erik ten Hag’s team with work to do but his half-time change turned the game with second-half goals from Fred and substitute Antony enough to take United through to the round of 16 at the expense of Xavi’s Barca.
It was a comeback that had not looked likely at the interval but instead made it a night to remember, a huge moment for Antony and for ten Hag’s improving team. They go into Sunday’s Carabao Cup final still chasing glory in four different competitions.
poor Frenkie de jong
Frenkie de Jong has been a Manchester United transfer target for quite some time now after he snubbed the chance to join the Old Trafford club last summer to remain at Barcelona.
The Red Devils turned their attention to Casemiro instead, snapping up the Brazilian in a big-money transfer from Real Madrid – and it was a move that caught the eye of the in-demand Netherlands international.
Back in August, De Jong reacted on Instagram to the news that Casemiro had signed for Man United by ‘liking’ footage of the midfielder arriving at Old Trafford. His social media activity had many believing he likes the idea of one day signing for the Red Devils, despite the fact he failed to do so in January.
Man Utd perform stunning comeback to dump Barcelona out of Europa League – SportsFila.com talking points
Ten hag United came from behind against Barcelona for a second week running, and this time they held on to reach the Europa League last 16, with Antony scoring the decisive goal.
Robert Lewandowski’s penalty put the visitors ahead, ensuring Barca had an early edge after the first leg ended all-square. The Poland international converted from the spot after Bruno Fernandes brought down Alejandro Balde just inside the box, and that was the only goal of the first half.
Manchester United Kicks De jong out Barcelona from Europa League
United changed things up at half-time, though, and got an immediate reward through Fred’s equaliser. As Barca looked for a second, they were hit by a sucker punch when substitute Antony found a way past Marc-Andre ter Stegen to send the home side through.
Brilliant stuff. Feels amazing to finally beat Barca. I remember how deflated I felt after the 2011 UCL final. It’s a different Barca now but it still feels fantastic. Pleased Antony scored after all the stick he’s been getting.
This was such a intense game. Goals were awesome, Varane best player near last 15 minutes
Exciting Times to be a Man Utd Fan… honestly we had suffered enough. This is our Time❤🎉
United boss Erik ten Hag made some big calls with his starting XI, and was almost rewarded inside five minutes as Bruno Fernandes broke free and drew a save from Ter Stegen. Barcelona had changed the left-hand side of their defence, with Balde and Andreas Christensen in for Jordi Alba and Marcos Alonso, and the new additions left the Portugal star in acres of space.
The battle between Fernandes and Balde went the way of the Spaniard the second time around, with Man Utd’s man dragging back his opponent in the box to concede a penalty. Robert Lewandowski stepped up to score his first goal against United, despite De Gea getting a hand on his spot-kick, and it could have been two but for a double block from Casemiro on the stroke of half-time.
United were a different team after the break, scoring twice without reply to book their place in the last 1
United end woeful knockout record against Spanish teams
Going into this game, Manchester United’s record in Europe had seen the team knocked out by Spanish teams for the past five consecutive seasons.
New manager Erik ten Hag was not a part of those defeats, and while it looked like he was heading that way too in the first half, he had changed the narrative by full-time.
Manchester United were staring down the barrel of a loss at half-time. Tactical changes and a spirited display from the players saw the team ran out as deserved winners.
The whole side deserve huge credit for pulling a win out, thanks to a stirring, energetic and skilful second half performance.
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There is NO REASON for Gareth Southgate to be linked with the Manchester United job
Gareth Southgate is the only person in the Universe who can turn Manchester United into Middlesbrough within no time
The English media is trying all their best to push Southgate to united, but he is championship level manager at best
The England national team is waay better than this Manu squad, and he has had 0 success ( reaching semis ain’t success). So what exactly are people expecting if he becomes Manu boss
Absolutely no way! Why would Man U hire Southgate? That would be the worse decision in the history of the game.
ETH outwitted Klopp last weekend in one of the best and most dramatic FA cup clashes in years and I’m sorry but Southgate would not have won that game and ETH has had to deal with Ronaldo, Sancho, Greenwood and so on, he deserves more time
Soccer Football – Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Umit Bektas/ File photo
I have been saying this for weeks now. If United were under any other manager especially Southgate, they would be fighting for relegation right now. The problem at United is not Ten Hag but the players.
People keep saying that Ten Hag’s style of football at United is not attractive and no identity but there is so much that a manager can do if the players themselves are not good enough or not putting enough effort. Ten Hag’s Ajax were playing attractive football and he managed to get them to the SF of the CL.
Without him, look at Ajax now. And the media keep pushing their agenda to get Ten Hag sack and replace him with a much worse manager like Southgate. If Ten Hag is managing England right now, with the players they have, we won’t see such a passive football like we saw yesterday vs Brazil. Ask Liverpool fans, would they replace Klopp with Southgate? I rest my case.
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Liverpool only have themselves to blame for loss to Manchester United. Had to find a way to squeeze in the random Bruno slag off in between. Dude was dead on his feet at full time, and had to slot in to center back for the last 30 minutes.
SportsFila reflect on Manchester United’s 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup Quarterfinals and look ahead to the semifinals where Erik ten Hag’s side will take on Coventry.
How come everybody seems to have forgotten that 2 of LFC’s goals were pure luck?
More shots, same shots on goal, higher goal expectancy. What is this narrative that Liverpool should have put this game away, if anything we should’ve put this game away! They had a good 20, 25 minute stint where they kept the ball in the second half, but did nothing with it, we deservedly won this game.
David de Gea is still without a club since leaving Manchester United this summer (Image: Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
For Liverpool fans: don’t say that we lost to Manchester United because Jota Trent Alisson and jones didn’t play. We have to stop doing that every time a team loses a big game it’s very stupid because had you won, you wouldn’t be saying that. Don’t forget that when y’all drew 0-0 to them at home Trent Alisson and Jones started. Keep in mind how well they’ve been playing despite having lots of injuries they almost beat Manchester City’s full strength squad last week.
Also, you lose to Manchester United, 2 fringe players for them decided the game for them, Liverpool didn’t play well and a loss is a loss you have to accept it otherwise you’re a sole loser and are unwilling to take it.
It’s interesting how nothing much is said about the mistakes made by Liverpool, but all criticism is piled on Bruno; how supposedly poor he was.
Ten Hag claims United is moving in the right direction 👀 WHAT DIRECTION IS THAT?!
Every time he speaks after a dismal performance after the match I always sit there saying to myself “What on Earth are you talking about”.
The media trying so hard to get ETH sacked…..when liverpool had bad injuries with VVD out, y’all didnt have the same energy
Most fans want ETH out because of his poor tactics and substitutions. I also felt he should be braver to drop non-performing players irrespective of names, and even play academy players if he has to.
Now I’m ETH in because I realise from Rooney’s and Ole’s recent interviews that the mentality of these players are incredibly low and it’s no longer just speculation that the players can’t cope on this stage.
I can understand ETH saying positive things and coming off as “crazy” but if you have players who are weak minded and aren’t willing to fight, you can’t be tough cos they’ll cave and where does that leave you for the rest of the season?! Jason Sancho case in point. I rather come across as insane to the media but hope that I’m lifting the team enough to get a string of performances to save my job and give the fans at least something to cheer about until I can have a summer clear out.
Keane is a freaking legend but that approach with these weak players will kill them and ETH would lose the dressing room.
This man keeps dropping off bombs on and off the field..A gift that keeps on giving..Most delulu man on this green earth
What a GIFT! Hand him a 15 years contract and 5 years add ons
The problem for Utd in recruiting an elite manager in the Summer is that Liverpool, Bayern and Barca will also be looking for new managers.
From the moment I heard “A new era begins. .” from ETH. I knew it was the joke of the century. He has the guts to say it while Klopp/Guardiola are competing against each other by 1 point in the Primer league he acted like he can compete with them ro
