Tactical Theory
Discover how rondos develop quick decisions, press resistance and progressive combinations, with Michael Carrick's Manchester United demonstrating how those training principles transfer into matches.
Player Analysis
Manchester United's £50m move for Andrey Santos could prove to be a significant statement about the direction of Michael Carrick’s midfield rebuild.
Player Analysis
It’s clear that Manchester United entered the summer with the primary goal of bolstering their midfield. For weeks, the Red Devils were heavily linked with 27-year-old Éderson of Atalanta and Brazil.
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Match Analysis
Manchester United hosted Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday, and the game ended in an entertaining 3-2 win that keeps the Red Devils in a solid third place. The win further guarantees UEFA Champions League football for Michael Carrick's Manchester United next season, while it leaves Arne