Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, March 12.
21.02.2023 - 09:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Jadon Sancho is back with a bang for Manchester United and has the platform to become the "superstar" that former Liverpool favourite Jamie Carragher predicted upon his arrival.
It has been 18 months since United brought Sancho to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund - for £72.9million - and the England forward has not exactly had it all his own way since then. But there are finally some menacing signs for the opposition following his prolonged mid-season break.
While attending to his mental and physical wellbeing, Sancho did not feature for over three months before his welcome return against Nottingham Forest. He shared a brilliant pitch-side moment with Erik ten Hag upon that February re-introduction and it has been all smiles for the 22-year-old since then.
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His goal rescued a point for United in the first half of their double header with Leeds United, while he was also on target during the comfortable win over Leicester City on Sunday afternoon. Despite the team already being in front when Sancho was summoned from the bench at half-time, it was his presence which helped to conjure an improved performance across the board.
And now comes his perfect time to shine.
United are primed and ready for the biggest week in the campaign so far; against Barcelona in the second leg of their Europa League showdown and then Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final. Sancho ought to start at least one of those games and he could well get the nod for both of them.
He might have been a little wayward with his finishing in the opener with Barcelona, in which Marcus Rashford once again took centre stage, but encouraging displays from Sancho over these last few games have given him a springboard
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, March 12.
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Jamie Carragher reckons Manchester United were reminded of how important Casemiro is to their side amid his uncharacteristic struggles during the 7-0 demolition against Liverpool at Anfield.
Manchester United hero Gary Neville has hit back at Jamie Carragher after the former Liverpool player tried to get under his skin during an exchange on Twitter.
Michael Owen was surprised Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag opted to play Marcus Rashford as a central striker in their heavy defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was not best pleased with being compared to Ted Lasso character Roy Kent during Sky Sports' coverage of Liverpool's 7-0 win over Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League showdown with rivals Liverpool at Anfield this afternoon, making a number of changes.
Erik ten Hag believes more precise attacking routines are the main reason for Manchester United's recent goal glut.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has admitted he is 'confident' about the Reds' chances against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.
Gary Neville has lauded Erik ten Hag's ability to influence games with his substitutions and tactical changes as he paid tribute to the Dutchman's first trophy as Manchester United manager.
Manchester United supporters have agreed with Kylian Mbappe's thoughts on Jadon Sancho after 'hijacking' his classy reply to the England forward on Instagram.
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Roy Keane gave his nod of approval to Casemiro for confronting Bruno Fernandes over his decision to not pass to Jadon Sancho while on a promising breakaway late on in Manchester United’s Carabao Cup final 2-0 win over Newcastle.
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Jamie Carragher says that if the season ended now, Marcus Rashford would be voted as the Premier League’s player of the season.
Lisandro Martinez cannot find the word but actions speak louder than words. He points to the Manchester United badge and pats it.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes hailed the partnership Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford have developed this season ahead of Thursday night's Europa League clash with Barcelona at Old Trafford.
Leicester City midfielder James Maddison reaggravated an ongoing knee issue during the 3-0 defeat against Manchester United and need to assess the player's fitness ahead of the weekend's match against Arsenal.