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Manchester City have not had a traditional striker since Sergio Aguero left last year

Manchester City need a striker, admits Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has reiterated his belief that Manchester City need to sign a striker despite his side sitting top of the Premier League without one.

Soccer • 06 Mar 22

Marcus Rashford has been struggling for form

Rangnick backs Rashford to rediscover top form

Ralf Rangnick backed "abundant talent" Marcus Rashford to rediscover his top form as wasteful Manchester United prepare to face rivals Manchester City.

Soccer • 05 Mar 22

'Nonsense' - Rangnick quashes captaincy change talk

Ralf Rangnick has confirmed Harry Maguire will continue to captain Manchester United for the rest of the season, describing recent speculation as 'absolute nonsense'.

Soccer • 18 Feb 22

Man United players argue with referee Peter Bankes during the 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton

Man United charged by FA for surrounding referee

Manchester United have been charged by the FA for their reaction to Brighton captain Lewis Dunk's challenge on Anthony Elanga.

Soccer • 16 Feb 22

Ralf Rangnick wants a new, younger striker at Old Trafford

United need to sign young striker, says Rangnick

Ralf Rangnick says it is "obvious" that Manchester United will need a new young striker this summer.

Soccer • 11 Feb 22

Ronaldo is on a major goal drought by his lofty standards

Rangnick not blaming Ronaldo for United's blunt edge

Ralf Rangnick says Cristiano Ronaldo is not to blame for Manchester United's lack of goals as the interim manager called for the side to find their cutting edge against Southampton.

Soccer • 11 Feb 22

Ronaldo (R) consoles Anthony Elanga (L) after his penalty miss gave victory to Middlesbrough

Man United dumped out after shootout loss to Boro

Manchester United are out of the FA Cup after a penalty shootout defeat at home to Middlesbrough.

Soccer • 04 Feb 22

Cristiano Ronaldo may have to sit out the weekend game against West Ham

Ronaldo a doubt for West Ham clash due to neck injury

Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt for United's match against West Ham due to a neck complaint.

Soccer • 21 Jan 22

Cristiano Ronaldo is replaced at Brentford

Rangnick defends decision to replace raging Ronaldo

Ralf Rangnick stood by his decision to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo despite the striker's angry reaction during Manchester United's 3-1 win at Brentford.

Soccer • 20 Jan 22

The German coach would welcome more direct talking within the squad

Rangnick: United players need to speak out like Ronaldo

Ralf Rangnick has encouraged Manchester United's players to hold each other to account after Cristiano Ronaldo warned their poor season will continue if their mentality does not improve.

Soccer • 14 Jan 22

Cristiano Ronaldo: "We can do it better, all of us."

Ronaldo: Finishing outside the top three not acceptable

Cristiano Ronaldo claims finishing outside the top three in the Premier League would be unacceptable for Manchester United.

Soccer • 13 Jan 22

Ralf Rangnick felt his players showed a more positive mindset in Thursday's 3-1 win against Burnley

Rangnick pleased by reaction in win over Burnley

Ralf Rangnick was pleased by the reaction and improved body language displayed by Manchester United's players as they beat Burnley days on from the meek draw at Newcastle.

Soccer • 31 Dec 21

'Whinge-bags' - Gary Neville rips into United stars

Gary Neville labelled Manchester United's players 'whinge-bags' as he slated a 'shocking' first-half performance against Newcastle.

Soccer • 27 Dec 21

PSG to face Real Madrid after Champions League redraw

Paris St Germain will face Real Madrid in a titanic clash in the last 16 of the Champions League while Manchester United take on Atletico Madrid after UEFA declared the original draw void due to a technical error in the process.

Soccer • 15 Dec 21

The centre-back had to be replaced with 16 minutes left after he received treatment on the pitch for what appeared to be problems with his chest

Lindelof breathing issues a cause concern for De Gea

David De Gea admitted watching Manchester United team-mate Victor Lindelof struggle with his breathing during Saturday's 1-0 win over Norwich brought up memories of Christian Eriksen and Sergio Aguero.

Soccer • 11 Dec 21

Ronaldo spot-kick enough for lacklustre United

Cristiano Ronaldo converted a 75th-minute penalty to give Manchester United a barely deserved 1-0 win at Norwich City after the visitors struggled to create chances at Carrow Road.

Soccer • 11 Dec 21

Michael Carrick (R) started Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench against Chelsea

Carrick: It's a myth that Ronaldo doesn't press

Michael Carrick has no doubt Cristiano Ronaldo will thrive under Ralf Rangnick at Manchester United.

Soccer • 02 Dec 21

Messi poses after being awarded the Ballon d'Or

Messi wins 7th Ballon d'Or, Putellas gets women's award

Lionel Messi has won the seventh men's Ballon d'Or of his career at a ceremony in Paris, while Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas took home the women's award.

Soccer • 29 Nov 21

Cristiano Ronaldo has work to do with Portugal if they're to make it to the World Cup

Portugal & Italy on WC play-off collision course

Portugal and Italy will meet each other in a World Cup play-off final if they win their respective semi-finals.

Soccer • 26 Nov 21

The total amount spent on salaries during the quarter ended 30 September, when the club re-signed Ronaldo and also brought in Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho, was £88.5m

Ronaldo return contributes to 23% United wage bill jump

Manchester United's wage bill rose by 23% during the period in which they signed Cristiano Ronaldo, the club's latest set of financial results show.

Soccer • 17 Nov 21

Ogbene starts and Coleman returns for Ireland

Chiedozie Ogbene starts for the Republic of Ireland against Portugal at a sold-out Aviva Stadium, as captain Seamus Coleman steps in to fill the void left by the injured Andrew Omobamidele in a back three.

Soccer • 11 Nov 21

The Ireland team are coming into the contest full of confidence

Preview: Reality check for Ireland in Ronaldo rematch

As the momentum has continued to build for Stephen Kenny's Ireland side since that dramatic night in Faro, there remains the strong possibility that the rematch with Portugal in Dublin tonight could do it some damage.

Soccer • 11 Nov 21

Leixlip's Andrew Omobamidele has been making his mark for club and country

Recognition giving Andrew Omobamidele extra motivation

Andrew Omobamidele will prepare to lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo for the second time in his fledgling international career with the praise of Irish football royalty still ringing in his ears.

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

Josh Cullen and Jason Knight spoke to the media following training

Ireland players 'raring to go' ahead of Ronaldo rematch

The Ronaldo rematch takes place at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday night, and the Ireland players are champing at the bit to gain revenge for the heartbreak in the Algarve in September.

Soccer • 08 Nov 21

Andrew Omobamidele and Cristiano Ronaldo during the Faro fixture on 1 September

Intriguing Ireland and Ronaldo creating a perfect storm

While Ireland's World Cup qualification hopes are already over, the Aviva Stadium sell-out for the Portugal game on Thursday highlights the level of interest an intriguing Ireland side and Ronaldo's presence within the opposition ranks have brought about.

Soccer • 08 Nov 21