Match Preview

Man Utd match previews. No matter what competition Manchester United are playing in, or if it’s a pre-season friendly, Stretty News will have always have plenty of match build-up.
Preview: Crystal Palace absentees make tough ask against United more unlikely
Manchester United take on a Crystal Palace side that are on a five-game winless run that once again as the Eagles on...
Preview: Jose Mourinho to belittle Rafa Benitez at St. James’ Park
Kick-off: 2 .15, Sunday TV coverage: Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event Jose Mourinho has never won a Premier...
FA Cup Preview: Yeovil v Manchester United
The FA Cup returns this weekend with teams fighting for a place in the fifth round. Manchester Utd travel to Yeovil Town...
I know, I know, it sounds completely unconscionable, but humour me. What if Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho really are friends?
The Manchester Derby: A conversation between friends
On the Saturday before the Manchester Derby, a waiter brought a tray to two middle-aged Iberians sitting in the back corner of...
In 2014, Manchester United's preseason opened under with a 7-0 victory over MLS's Los Angeles Galaxy. As we all know, everything went downhill from there.
Don’t read too much into Man United’s preseason debut
In 2014, Man United’s preseason opened under Louis van Gaal with a 7-0 victory over Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Galaxy. As...
The EFL Cup final is critical for Mourinhos Manchester United project but winning wont allow him to sit on his laurels.
For Mourinho, the EFL Cup presents a critical risk with little reward
José Mourinho was not hired as Manchester United manager because Louis van Gaal and David Moyes proved unable to recruit suitable players. That...
Man United and Liverpool will be looking for greener grass against each other on the weekend.
Greener grass on either side of a Lancastrian fence
In the Premier League, this week, there are two main stories. In one, French set-piece specialist Dmitri Payet has announced his desire...
A friendly reunion? Manager meets assistant
Current Middlesbrough head coach made his name as assistant under Jóse Mourinho at Real Madrid and the bond remains strong.  Can this...
The Ballad of David William M***s
It must be sad to be the dourest of dour Scotsman, David M***s. A man once regarded as a serious contender to...
The Return of the Chosen One
“I’m sorry.  It’s just not working out.  I have been thinking about this for quite some time and it is better we...
Three thoughts ahead of Arsenal
Coming off an international week, Manchester United will have to hit the ground running for their first match back against Arsenal. The one...
Don’t expect Bob Bradley’s Swans to put their necks on the chopping block for Man United
Swansea have played three matches under new manager Bob Bradley. The results have been a mixed bag. Most recently, Stoke hung a...