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Premier League: Fred has a new Man Utd challenge

Man Utd midfielder Fred has shone in the absence of Paul Pogba but now he must prove he is the right man to partner him in the heart of midfield. There has been somewhat of a resurgence for Manchester United midfielder Fred in recent weeks.

Even given the poor recent run of form for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side the Brazilian international has demonstrated his abilities with a steady run in the first-team. Football fans from around the world can purchase Premier League Football Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.

In wins over Manchester City and Tottenham earlier in the month Fred set the benchmark for midfield performances with back-to-back displays which saw him dominate against two of the best midfielders in Europe. However, he and the whole Manchester United squad have hit reset with three dire showings since.

Manchester United’s amazing victories against two top sides at the start of the month might be categorized as clinical counter-attacking performances but both were achieved with thanks to a dynamic midfield axis which was both disciplined and mobile.

Sadly such regulated play quickly unraveled when the duo of Fred and Scott McTominay miscarried twice in a week to break down two of the worst defenses in the Premier League.

Paul Pogba’s timely coming back at the weekend hinted at a possible resurgence over the Christmas period, but it is still unclear how Solskjaer will adapt his midfield to accommodate for their best outfield player from the start.

After securing his place in the Manchester United midfield the new challenge for Fred is to keep it amid the return of a player who created more in 25 minutes than he did in 90 over the weekend.

Supporters surprised with Solskjaer new Man Utd look

Many supporters were surprised in the summer when Solskjaer launched his new-look Manchester United with a midfield trio that saw Pogba deployed on the right-hand side.  

His cameo at the weekend reminded supporters exactly why the Norwegian made such a change with Pogba seamlessly adopting the quarter-back role which saw him dictate the entire tempo of the team on his return.

If the fit or even half-fit it is unfeasible to envisage why Pogba would not start in this Manchester United midfield over the coming weeks. That means both Fred and McTominay are left to fight for their preferred deeper role alongside the World Cup winner.

Fred’s ability as a regular left-footed option should give him a benefit over the Scotland international but it is down to him to verify that his recent success is not merely down to fluke.

Even if Pogba is pressed into the advanced midfield role it is crucial Manchester United look to strengthen their midfield once the January transfer window opens. The opportunity of a new midfield signing again reduces the opportunity for the duo and means both must challenge to prove they are genuine first-team contenders.

All three should expect to start when Manchester United host Newcastle on Boxing Day but with the coming back of Pogba neither Fred nor McTominay can take their recent place in the first-team for granted anymore.

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Premier League: Man Utd backed to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and complete three January signings

Man Utd is reportedly interested in a host of players ahead of next month’s transfer window. Manchester United desperately need improvement in three positions but must sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer first claims former Chelsea midfielder, Craig Burley.  

United suffered another disappointing defeat against lowly opposition on Sunday when they went down 2-0 at Watford. Football fans from around the world can purchase Premier League Football Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.

The Red Devils now find themselves eighth in the Premier League table seven points adrift of the top four. Manchester United has fared well against the top teams in England so far this season, beating Manchester City Chelsea and Leicester and drawing with Liverpool and Arsenal.

However, they have struggled to break down opposition who allow United to have more possession of the ball. Burley says the problems grow deeper than with manager Solskjaer but says the Norwegian should be replaced.

The pundit believes Manchester United then needs to sign a striker a No 10 and a deeper-lying midfielder.

Burley Saying

“Man Utd lack flair with all their money, where’s it gone?” Burley told ESPN FC.

“Against the Manchester City of this world and the Liverpool’s and Tottenham’s and teams of that ilk that come out and press them and probably have a little bit more possession then they can use their pace on the counter-attack.”

But most of the teams in the Premier League is not like that, so most of the time United have more possession, and are having to break teams down. It is been a struggle and boy it’s been ugly and it does not look like it is going to get any better.

They need a central midfielder that can pull the strings they need a No 10 that can open a door and they need a striker. That is just three positions you can go on and on and on. The problems run deep the problems are not just with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the problems run deeper than that.

But he is part of the problem; the players are part of the problem for Manchester United.

It is not going to get better anytime soon unless the restructuring of this football club changes and the manager changes.

It is very inadequate. I’m dissatisfied with the first half more than the second to be rational. It was gentle a tribute pace no insistence and coming into half-time you imagine a response.

Of course, they score that first goal, it is a freak thing. That occurs in football at times and we could not get well from it.

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Premier League: Chelsea Rudiger breaks silence on racism, Mount stokes up Mourinho rift, Lampard’s joy

All the latest news from around Stamford Bridge after a weekend in which the Blues strengthened their grip on a place in the top four with victory over rivals Tottenham: Chelsea won the big game of the weekend.

Some may argue that second versus third in Manchester City v Leicester City was the big game of the weekend but for London football fans it was Tottenham v Chelsea. Football fans from around the world can purchase Premier League Football Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.

Not only is it a big rivalry it was Jose Mourinho against former player Frank Lampard. Lampard won the day with some tactical brilliance keeping Spurs quiet. But there was more than football, unfortunately, to talk about afterward. All that and more is in our round-up of the biggest stories from around Stamford Bridge in the last 24 hours.

Rudiger on racism

Chelsea was in impressive form as they beat rivals Tottenham on Sunday. But unfortunately, the match was marred by an incident of racist abuse directed at Antonio Rudiger.

The German defender made referee Anthony Taylor aware of the incident and the game was briefly halted while the officer spoke with the two managers. It was an isolated incident during the game but is unfortunately not isolated when it comes to the Premier League this season.

Rudiger did not want to speak to the media after the match but has broken his silence on the incident on Twitter.

Mount’s gloating dad

If the players were a happy bunch after defeating their big rivals Tottenham on Sunday then the families of the stars were over the moon too. Such a big match in terms of the two clubs and the Jose Mourinho factor was always going to leave one side ecstatic and the other in the dumps.

And Chelsea fans will love what Mason Mount’s dad did after the game.

Over-celebration

Frank Lampard was a very happy man after the final whistle on Sunday afternoon, as well he might be. He often got the better of Spurs as a Chelsea player and now he has their scalp as a manager in his first clash with their London rivals too.

Lampard was criticized last season while at Derby for his celebrations following the Championship play-off semi-final win over Leeds as the Rams went on to lose in the final. And he was celebrating like made after the victory over Spurs.

It was a big clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Jose Mourinho against his former club and his former player in Frank Lampard: In the end, it was the apprentice who won the day against the master.

There is plenty of admiration between the two men, which made what happened prior to the game all the more interesting.

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Premier League: Man Utd in £17m battle with Everton and Southampton for Barcelona star

Jean Clair Todibo joined Barcelona from Toulouse in January on a permitted transfer over the summer but he might be on the move again in January. Man Utd is apparently ready to scrap with Premier League competitors Everton and Southampton for Barcelona defender Jean Clair Todibo.

The Red Devils are agreed to be looking for another center-back to give Victor Lindelof competition. Football fans from around the world can purchase Premier League Football Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.

Jean Clair Dimitri Roger Todibo

Jean Clair Dimitri is a French expert footballer who plays as a center-back for Spanish club Barcelona. Catalan outlet Sport claims that the youngster who only joined Barca from Toulouse in January is hunted by a number of European clubs.

AC Milan is also thought to be in the hunt for the 19-year-old center-back with a loan proposal put onward by the Italians. However, the English clubs are supposed to be in pole position with Old Trafford legislatures even reportedly holding talks with Barcelona about the player.

Ralph Hasenhuttl’s Southampton is also competitors while the impending appointment of Carlo Ancelotti might sway Todibo to join Everton. The France youth international is predictable to cost around £17m.

But for Barcelona to sell up they want to confirm a buy-back clause is involved in the deal so they can maintain control of the player’s future. Man Utd are not so keen on the La Liga giants being able to reclaim Todibo if he excels in the Premier League and it remains to be seen if that will be a deal breaker for Everton or Southampton.

Todibo has started two times for Barcelona’s eldest team this term once in the Champions League and once in La Liga.

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