Tag: Chris Smalling
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Another injury rocks Man United
Manchester United have been rocked by another injury after Chris Smalling was forced off against Southampton on Monday evening. The English central defender pulled up with a leg injury after colliding with Italian striker Graziano Pelle and was forced off the field, replaced by Jonny Evans after just 17 minutes. Smalling was part of a…
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Smalling insists ‘top four finish is a must’ for United
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has insisted that a place in the top four is a must for the club this season. United finished 22 points off Premier League winners Manchester City last season and failed to qualify for the Champions League or Europa League. However, Louis van Gaal’s arrival at the club has seen…
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Van Gaal bemoans ‘stupid’ Smalling
Louis van Gaal slammed Chris Smalling and labelled him “stupid” his red card for Manchester United against Manchester City on Sunday. The England international was booked twice, charging down Joe Hart and hacking down James Milner and his boss has had no compassion for the defender, saying his red card was ‘stupid’. “In a derby…
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United in talks to sign £32m Serie A defender
Manchester United are the new front runners to land wantaway Roma defender Mehdi Benatia, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Red Devils have opened a dialogue and are ready to capitalise on the decision made by rivals City to abandon the pursuit of the 27-year-old. The Blues…
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United legend: Moyes left the Red Devils broken
Manchester United’s Paul Scholes has backed comments made by first team coach Louis van Gaal which described the squad as ‘broken’ by their lack of organisation and efficiency under former boss David Moyes. Former United favourite Scholes, who retired from a 22-year playing career with the Manchester giants last year, said the recent comments…
