Manchester Evening News Aug 16, 2017
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho must make summer transfer decision
Man Utd transfer news takes a look at Jose Mourinhos plans for a fourth summer signing after Nemanja Matic, Victor Lindelof and Romelu Lukaku arrived.
the Guardian Aug 18, 2017
José Mourinho dispels talk of Manchester United ‘dream team’
• Mourinho encouraged by 4-0 opening-day win against West Ham• Portuguese repeats wish for transfer deadline to be mid-AugustJosé Mourinho has denied Manchester United are now a “dream team” following Sunday’s 4-0 win over West Ham United at Old Trafford.The victory was arguably the best display of the Portuguese’s 12-month tenure as a Romelu Lukaku double plus strikes from Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba made United the early Premier League leaders on goal difference. Related: Romelu Lukaku gives Manchester United dream start against West Ham
the Guardian Aug 16, 2017
Manchester United reaping early rewards thanks to Chelsea’s unexpected largesse | Paul Wilson
After seeing José Mourinho hijack their Romelu Lukaku deal and letting Nemanja Matic go to Old Trafford, Chelsea have undeniably strengthened a direct rival while weakening themselvesOpinion has been divided on the wisdom of Chelsea selling Nemanja Matic to Manchester United for £40m. There are those who say top teams, especially defending champions, should never sell to direct rivals, and those who believe the money was too good to refuse down for a player who has just turned 29.It is being argued that Chelsea have just signed an upgrade in Tiemoué Bakayoko for the same price, at least a...
The Busby Babe 14 hours ago
Swansea City 0-4 Manchester United: Mourinho’s men smash Swansea to maintain impressive start
It's two wins from two for José Mourinho's men. Two games, eight goals scored, none conceded. That’s how Manchester United’s Premier League record looks after they followed up a season-opening win over West Ham United with another 4-0 demolition — this time of Swansea City. Eric Bailly, Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial all got themselves on the scoresheet, with José Mourinho’s men firing another warning shot to their title rivals. The game got off to a frantic start, with both sides rattling the woodwork in the first few minutes. The first scare was United's, coming...
