Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the continent. In this edition, Inter Milan face a problem with Mauro Icardi, there’s a top forward available for a knockdown price, and a new league attempts to shake up Mexico‘s established order. PLUS: No more VAR (in the Europa League group stages, at least…)
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Barcelona’s players and supporters come together to show their support in the fight against coronavirus. Portuguese football stars encourage their fan base to stay strong amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Gab Marcotti says players need to be completely transparent with donations made to aid the coronavirus fight. Former MLS player and current doctor Marshall Leonard sheds
Odion Ighalo‘s remarkable form continued with a goal and an assist in Manchester United’s 5-0 win over LASK Linz in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 matchup. Daniel James, Juan Mata, Mason Greenwood, and Andreas Pereira also scored for United in front of an empty Linzer Stadion as concerns over the coronavirus pandemic
Alexis Nunes goes through the latest updates on the coronavirus’ impact on football. LINZ, Austria — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Manchester United would back the suspension of the Premier League and European competitions to combat the spread of coronavirus. United will play their Europa League last-16 first leg against LASK Linz behind closed doors in
Shaka Hislop says the approach to limit the spread of coronavirus from leagues across Europe is commendable. Steve Nicol says Barcelona are ordinary outside of Lionel Messi and lack connections this season. The players’ unions in both Italy and Spain want the upcoming Champions and Europa League matches scheduled in their respective countries postponed amid
Craig Burley discusses the enticing Europa League round of 16 fixtures and picks his current favourite to win. Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacted to Fred scoring twice in a 5-0 win over Club Brugge. Steve Nicol understands why Manchester United would be after West Ham’s Declan Rice. Manchester United have been drawn against
Steve Nicol says David Luiz bears the most blame for Arsenal’s loss vs. Olympiakos. Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was at a loss for words after his missed opportunity against Olympiakos in Europa League round-of-32 action on Thursday. The Gabon striker scuffed on a close-range shot in the last seconds of added extra time in Arsenal’s
Steve Nicol says David Luiz bears the most blame for Arsenal’s loss vs. Olympiakos. It was a Greek tragedy at the Emirates stadium, as Olympiakos shocked Arsenal at the end of extra time to win 2-1 on the night and advance via away goals to the Europa League’s last 16. It was Youssef El Arabi who bundled
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer describes why Bruno Fernandes is becoming an asset at Manchester United. Despite his brilliant goal against Watford, the FC crew can’t look past Anthony Martial’s inconsistency at Man United. Manchester United maintain their push for the top four with a 3-0 win vs. Watford. Ale Moreno praises Bruno Fernandes’ instant impact for
Anthony Martial’s solo effort helped Manchester United draw at Club Brugge on Thursday. Getty Manchester United battled to a 1-1 draw Club Brugge in the first leg of their Europa League round-of-32 first-leg clash at Jan Breydelstadion on Thursday. Anthony Martial cancelled out Emmanuel Dennis early strike with a wonderful solo effort to hand the visitors
Arsenal will be confident of advancing to the Europa League’s last 16 after beating Olympiakos 1-0 in their round-of-32 first leg in Athens on Wednesday. Alexandre Lacazette made up for his early defensive blunders to score a typical poacher’s goal with 10 minutes remaining while an adaptable back four of Bukayo Saka, David Luiz, Sokratis
Gab Marcotti examines Carlo Ancelotti’s chances of returning to the Premier League after being sacked by Napoli. Alejandro Moreno says Marcelino to Arsenal rumours won’t happen as he has seemingly already ruled himself out. The FC crew debate whether Arsenal should stick with Freddie Ljungberg after his first victory at the helm. Arsenal ended their
Steve Nicol talks through Tahith Chong’s epic miss for Man United vs. Astana in the Europa League. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees plenty of positives for Man United despite their defeat to Astana. Alexis Nunes speaks with Marcus Rashford about his charity campaign and all things Manchester United. Julien Laurens and Craig Burley think Ole Gunnar
Manchester United took a small step toward improvement with their win at Partizan Belgrade. BELGRADE, Serbia — So after 232 days, Manchester United have won an away game again. Since defeating Paris Saint Germain 3-1 in the Parc des Princes last March, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team had failed to win any of their subsequent 11
Shaka Hislop questions whether or not Man United are in a position to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer right now. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed that Manchester United held a meeting to discuss how they will react in the event of potential racist behaviour during Thursday’s Europa League clash with Partizan Belgrade in Serbia. The team used the
Frank Leboeuf reacts to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saying he was ‘pleased’ with Man United’s 0-0 draw at Alkmaar. DEN HAAG, Netherlands — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer described himself as “very pleased” despite watching Manchester United stretch their winless run away from home to 10 games against AZ Alkmaar. United were held to a 0-0 draw in
Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer commented on the conditions of the AstroTurf at AZ Alkmaar. Craig Burley doesn’t hold back his criticism of just how poor Manchester United and Arsenal have been this season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has branded the pitch for Manchester United’s Europa League clash with AZ Alkmaar “one of the worst”
Stewart Robson warns Arsenal will continue to give goals away if they don’t adjust to teams’ high presses when they try to play out of the back. Shaka Hislop slams Unai Emery for his lack of leadership and Arsenal for their calamitous play out of the back in their draw against Watford. Henrikh Mkhitaryan expresses
Craig Burley says Zlatan Ibrahimovic reminds him of Ruud Gullit late in his career and lays out how Zlatan would fare if he returned to Europe. Marcus Rashford converted an early penalty to help a depleted Manchester United side fend off Leicester City at Old Trafford. Alejandro Moreno feels the current version of Manchester United
The Europa League group-stage draw is done, but what are the main storylines? What are Man United’s prospects in Group L? It will be a trip into the unknown for United, who will become the first English side to face Kazakh champions FC Astana. As well as a nine-hour combination of flights for fans, the
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