Trying to predict who will spearhead Manchester United's attack in their Premier League opener against Wolves on August 14 is an almost impossible challenge.
07.06.2023 - 17:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A little boy whose death led to tributes from Manchester United star Marcus Rashford lost his life after a driver 'failed to concentrate' on the road, a jury has ruled. Kidus Wondwosen, six, who had dreams of becoming a police officer, was his bike near his home in Hulme when he was hit by 34-year-old Jenefer Ebosele.
He suffered 'catastrophic' injuries and was pronounced dead within an hour
Following Kidus' death, Rashford took to Twitter - on the eve of United's Europa League semi-final against Sevilla in August 2020 - and posted: "I've got a big game tomorrow, but I just wanted to take a second to acknowledge this.
Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link
"My heart hurts for Kidus’s family and I want them to know that I will be in touch. I’m so sorry for your loss." The United number 10 was Kidus' favourite player.
Ms Ebosele, of Keston Avenue, Blackley, was accused of causing death by driving without due care and attention. She was ruled unfit to stand trial after being diagnosed with mental health problems, including post traumatic stress disorder.
A 'fact finding' trial was held at Minshull Street Crown Court. Instead of finding Ms Ebosele guilty or not guilty, the jury was told to decide whether she had committed the act or not.
On Wednesday (June 7) jurors ruled, by a majority, that she had caused Kidus's death by driving without due care and attention. Ms Ebosele was not in the dock during the trial - and will not face criminal sanctions or be disqualified from driving.
She was handed an absolute discharge.
The court heard that at about 6pm on August 9, 2020, Kidus was riding his bike near his home. Ms Ebosele turned right on Stretford Road into Wilmott Road, before
Trying to predict who will spearhead Manchester United's attack in their Premier League opener against Wolves on August 14 is an almost impossible challenge.
Dwight Yorke believes Kylian Mbappe would be a 'no brainer' signing for Manchester United but raised concerns regarding the impact of the takeover on transfer activity.
Old Trafford hosted England's win over North Macedonia on Monday night as some of Manchester United's stars enjoyed one more appearance at their home ground at the end of a long season.
Victor Osimhen is a transfer target for Manchester United this summer as Erik ten Hag seeks to strengthen his forward options.
Marcus Rashford will congratulate the Manchester City players when they arrive at St. George's Park for international duty but admits it's 'not nice' to see his club rivals secure a historic treble.
Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford has revealed that he switched his TV off ahead of Manchester City laying their hands on the Champions League trophy in Istanbul last Saturday evening.
Manchester United's fixtures for the 2023/24 season have now been revealed, with Erik ten Hag's side hosting Wolves in the first Monday night game of the campaign.
Marcus Rashford has given his nod of approval to Olympic great Usain Bolt after the Jamaican superstar replicated his celebration at Soccer Aid on Sunday.
Jack Butland thinks Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes are the strongest finishers in front of goal at Manchester United.
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has split from his childhood sweetheart fiancé Lucia Loi.Twenty five year old Marcus and Lucia, also 25 got engaged in May of 2022, but the pair have called things off, it has been reported.The England striker is currently on holiday in Miami making the most of the off season, and he has been spotted out partying. He is reportedly moving on from his now ex fiancée following the split that happened around two months ago according to the source.
Manchester United's top priority in the summer transfer window is a new striker.
With just a few days to go until the start of the summer transfer window, all eyes are on Manchester United and who they will turn to in their pursuit of a striker.
Manchester United player of the season Marcus Rashford made a surprise appearance at the IMG Academy football camp in Florida, taking part in several coaching sessions over two days.
Here are your Man United morning headlines on Tuesday, June 7
A collection of Manchester United supporters praised Marcus Rashford for the way he consoled some of his teammates after Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley - but not all of them agreed.
Luke Shaw ought to play in the heart of defence once more for Manchester United to try and nullify the threat Manchester City's Erling Haaland poses.
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho inadvertently revealed his dream to win the FA Cup last month when the Reds travelled to West Ham.
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane admits that he is "worried" for his old club ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley - but believes Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford will cause them problems.
Manchester United could win both the FA Cup and League Cup in the same season for the first time ever against Manchester City this weekend.
When it comes to picking standout performers from the Premier League season it's hard to ignore Casemiro at Manchester United and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.