Mourinho v Benitez – A rivalry renewed after 10 long years
Since Jose Mourinho made a return to management in England, he has had the opportunity to renew old rivalries with Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola.
Since Jose Mourinho made a return to management in England, he has had the opportunity to renew old rivalries with Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola.
England play host to Brazil at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday evening and it is likely the countries’ two golden boys will feature heavily.
Even before the new Premier League season began, many people tipped the title would end up back in Manchester.
Well, well, well. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is to return to Old Trafford by the end of this year.
Manchester United signed Phil Jones way back in 2011 from Blackburn for £17million.
Since Jurgen Klopp took the reins as Liverpool manager a little over two years ago, he has faced United three times while being in the home dugout – United and Liverpool have one win a piece with the other meeting ending in a draw.
Jose Mourinho has compared his current Manchester United side with the one of 12 months ago to chalk and cheese ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Anfield.
Paul Pogba remains sidelined for Manchester United’s home match against Crystal Palace tomorrow with Jose Mourinho fearful the club’s record signing could be out long term.
The United boss described the former England skipper as a club legend as he looked ahead to the game against the out-of-form Toffees.
The pre-international break fortunes of both Manchester sides swapped on Saturday – a heavy scoreline which could be deceiving fell in City’s favour, while United surprised in looking like mere mortals.
Stoke have only conceded two goals in the season so far, and will be looking to stifle United’s already heavy-firing attack.
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