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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Nolito of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

What did we learn from the Manchester Derby

I believe in transparency, which is why in an effort for full transparency I should disclose right at the beginning of this post that I am a Manchester United fan. A very big one actually. Now, let me start off by saying Manchester City are a very good team. Better then I thought they would […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United (C) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his team mate Marouane Fellaini of Manchester United (R) during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Watch: Claudio Bravo’s howler set up Zlatan Ibrahimovic goal

Manchester United pulled within one late in the first half when Claudio Bravo misjudged a set piece and allowed Zlatan Ibrahimovic to score in his Manchester Derby debut. The Spanish keeper, who was brought in to fit Pep Guardiola’s system a little better, made a mess of a set piece and allowed United an avenue […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 26: General View prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on October 26, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Manchester Derby gives City and United chance to make an early statement in league race

Saturday, the Manchester Derby will be played and the storylines will undoubtedly belong to the two coaches who renew a long rivalry. But on the field will be the first time in years that a game between the two Manchester teams where three points, either way, could swing the title race later in the season. […]

MADRID, SPAIN – JANUARY 18: Barcelona head coach Josep Guardiola (L) directs his team while Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho looks on during the Copa del Rey Quarter Finals match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 18, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Looking back at the rivalry between Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho

Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho are two of the most decorated managers in the world. Between them, they have 14 League titles, four Champions League titles and over 20 various cups. The two managers will face-off this Saturday in the Manchester Derby. Having met 16 times before, one of the biggest matches on the Premier League […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: Francesc Fabregas of Arsenal is congratulated by teammate Robin van Persie (R) after scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on August 15, 2009 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Who are the best forgotten teams of the Premier League in this century

Since the turn of the century the Premier League has had some truly remarkable teams. We all remember Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ or Jose Mourinho’s first Chelsea team that set a record for most points in a season. How about Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United team that won the league and Champions League in 2008? But there […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 19: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United gives the thumbs up after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford on August 19, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

When should Manchester United fire Jose Mourinho

Caution: The content/takes in this post are extremely hot. Proceed at your own discretion.  Let’s call a spade a spade here. The Manchester United-Jose Mourinho relationship is going to end when United eventually fire him. Maybe they’ll say it was by “mutual consent” but if history is any guide, their working partnership will end sometime […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 19: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford on August 19, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Manchester United downs Southampton, 2-0

It’s hard to imagine a more successful start to the unlikely union of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. Ibrahimovic, the mercurial Swedish striker, scored a pair of first-half goals to power Mourinho’s Red Devils to their third win in as many tries on the young season — a 2-0 victory over Southampton […]

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 14: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United at Vitality Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

After one game, Manchester United are your clear title favorites

If you have a friend who is a Manchester United fan, then by now they’ve certainly made sure you’re aware that the Red Devils defeated Bournemouth on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. It only took one game for Jose Mourinho to get Manchester United fans back on their high horses. It may […]

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 14: Manager of Manchester United, Jose Mourinho talks to his players after the goal scored by Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United at Vitality Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Winners and losers from the opening weekend of the Premier League

Matchday one of the Premier League season is in the books, and like the dramatic theater it is, we already have plenty of storylines to keep us busy for the next nine months. Some clubs covered themselves in glory while others would have liked to have been swallowed up by the pitch. There were winners […]

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 14: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United scores his team’s third goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United at Vitality Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Watch: Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic strike twice in five minutes

One of the most talked about topics over this past summer was that of Manchester United’s new striker and their old one. Zlatan Ibrahimovic signing for United provided enough storylines of their own, but there was also the topic of where 12 year Manchester United veteran Wayne Rooney would be lining up on the field. […]

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – JULY 18: The Barclays Premiership Trophy on display before the pre-season friendly at Tynecastle Stadium on July 18, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

32 Flags previews the 2016-17 Premier League from Manchester United to Sunderland

The English Premier League season is less than a week away and we are entering what could be the most unpredictable EPL season in years. We at 32 Flags are here to preview what each team is expected to do this season and where they could finish, as well as letting you know who to […]

TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: Paul Pogba of Juventus salutes the fans at the end of the UEFA Champions League Group A match between Juventus and Malmo FF on September 16, 2014 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Paul Pogba completes the Manchester United midfield puzzle

The worst kept secret of the summer is finally over as Manchester United announced they have signed Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba late Monday night. The move immediately takes Manchester United from Premier League title contenders to Premier League title favorites. United will pay Juventus an £89.3 million transfer fee, breaking the record Real Madrid set […]

Adidas is letting fans design third kits for their top teams next season

Sometimes when I see a team launch their kits for the upcoming season, I’m left disappointed because a lot of times, you see a fan on social media design something that’s way better than what is actually going to be worn. Now, Adidas is giving people their chance for some of their top teams around […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 07: Jesse Lingard of Manchester United skips past Wes Morgan of Leicester City during The FA Community Shield match between Leicester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on August 7, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Watch: Jesse Lingard scores sensational individual goal in Community Shield

The last time two English clubs were playing a competitive football match at Wembley Stadium, it was Jesse Lingard who scored a sensational goal to win the FA Cup for Manchester United. Fast forward two and a half months and the next time two English clubs are playing at Wembley is the annual curtain raiser […]

Ryan Giggs leaving Manchester United after 29 years of service

After being affiliated with Manchester United since 1987, including a 27-year playing career and four year coaching career, Ryan Giggs announced that he is leaving United to seek management opportunities elsewhere after Jose Mourinho was hired to take over from Louis van Gaal. Giggs released an open letter explaining his decision and sharing the love […]

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