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12-05-2025
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'Worst Man Utd side that I can remember'
You would not be blamed for double-checking the league table when learning Manchester United are fifth bottom of the Premier League. But it is the reality. Sunday's defeat by West Ham was perhaps not a huge surprise given United will have one eye on the Europa League final. However, Ruben Amorim's side have been historically bad in the league this season, a fact that has not got unnoticed by the Telegraph's Luke Edwards. "This is probably the worst Manchester United side that I can remember," he told BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily podcast. "Yet they still have the chance of winning a major trophy. "That would then be three trophies in three years, so even when they are rubbish they still have an uncanny knack of being able to win silverware. "The Europa League final is absolutely fascinating because it will rescue one club and it buries the loser." Listen to the Football Daily podcast on BBC Sounds
BBC News
28-04-2025
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'Sensational' Bodo/Glimt are not to be underestimated
Former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has warned Tottenham "not to underestimate" Thursday's Europa League semi final opponents Bodo/Glimt because they have been one of the standout teams in this players' will have to recover - and fast - following Sunday's thumping at Liverpool."The performance was not good enough," said Reo-Coker on the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily podcast. "The mental side of it for these players, who are going into two legs of a game that can book them a place in a European final, will be interesting."I don't think you would want to lose in that manner before such a big game - even if it is to Liverpool."No one really expected Tottenham to win because they made eight changes but Ange Postecoglou has now probably dug himself an even deeper hole because how are you going to get these players up again for such a big game?"I would warn Spurs now not to underestimate Bodo/Glimt. They have been one of the fantastic teams in this Europa League. I have covered them in this competition and they are a sensational footballing side. Whether that be on their artificial pitch at home or grass away."They are going to cause Tottenham some serious problems."Listen to the Football Daily podcast on BBC Sounds
BBC News
21-04-2025
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Hojlund 'lost' and 'absolutely devoid of any confidence'
Former Premier League striker Glenn Murray says he empathises with Rasmus Hojlund because he is not getting the service he needs from his Joshua Zirkzee out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, Hojlund is United's only senior fit striker. Yet he has scored just twice in the Premier League since his new boss Ruben Amorim arrived in November."I really feel for Rasmus Hojlund because I do believe there is a good footballer in there, but he is absolutely devoid of any confidence," said Murray on the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily podcast. "It must be hard when you come to a club like Manchester United to remain positive when there is so much negativity around, especially as a forward."That formation is not set-up to make chances for Hojlund. There's a winger in Alejandro Garnacho that just wants to cut in and shoot, so he doesn't create chances for others, and then on the other side is Kobbie Mainoo who doesn't really get those balls in either."So I do feel for him. He's a young lad and he's a bit lost at the moment."Listen to the Football Daily podcast on BBC Sounds
BBC News
14-04-2025
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Man City 'crazy' to let De Bruyne go
Kevin De Bruyne might have inspired Manchester City's comeback against Crystal Palace but it was his post-match comments that have got people talking."They took a decision and now I am okay with it," said the playmaker on him leaving City at the end of the season. His words heavily implying that it was the club's decision to part ways this summer than his own."It's crazy to me, but it is the business we are in," said Nigel Reo-Coker on the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily podcast. "The beast of the business."If you have a player with the quality of Kevin de Bruyne, then to me you give him a year's contract."Even if he is not at the physical level needed, he doesn't have to play every single game. The experience that he brings there and the way he can set the culture for the next generation at City is priceless."It's a hard pill to swallow for De Bruyne when the club make that decision."Listen to the Football Daily podcast on BBC Sounds
BBC News
14-04-2025
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Magpies are 'confident as a team and as a group of individuals'
"Some people say 'confidence is a hell of a drug' and that is what Newcastle have right now," said Nigel Reo-Coker describing the Magpies performance against Manchester win over United was also their 12th in 16 league matches and their fourth in a row."Since winning the cup, I felt like they were going to kick on to another level and that is what we are seeing performance wise," added Reo-Coker on the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily podcast. "They have Alexander Isak, one of the hottest strikers in the world right now, but they have a core strength in their midfield."You struggle to find a better balanced midfield than Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton when you combine all of their talents and attributes. They can win the ball, control the game, score and be physical, so they have everything. "You can tell they are confident as a team and as a group of individuals."Former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison added: "They have been relentless and they have done it without key players as well. They might have had no Anthony Gordon, but Harvey Barnes has stepped up in his absence and that is because everyone in the squad knows what they are doing. "Jacob Murphy has been a revelation and even Isak, who has started to look tired, is still delivering."It's a big result for them against Manchester United and they definitely did play for their manager Eddie Howe, who we know is in hospital, and they are flying."Over the years United against Newcastle has been a really tight game, and I know United are not in good form, but Newcastle blew them away. Most importantly, they are in a great position to finish in a Champions League spot this season."Listen to the Football Daily podcast on BBC Sounds
