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Samuel Luckhurst
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Chief Manchester United Writer for the Manchester Evening News.
Jose Mourinho: "He always knew the team."
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Rashford:

🔴 ‘Never been happier’ at Villa
⚪️ Appreciates Emery’s man-management
⚫️ Waiting to see if bigger clubs are interested
🔴 United and Rashford camp keeping mum on breakdown in relationship with Amorim

#mufc

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Rashford has 'never been happier' after leaving Man United for Villa
Marcus Rashford helped Aston Villa to a comeback win that was not enough to get them past Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
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April 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Andre Onana fears he could be dropped for the Newcastle game on Sunday #mufc

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Andre Onana fearing for Manchester United place after Lyon errors
Two more mistakes from Andre Onana have thrown his Man United place and future into doubt.
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April 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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They used to call Nemanja Matic 'filho' - son - when he played for Jose Mourinho. It was like father, like son yesterday #mufc

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I heard Onana's Lyon answer and Matic showed at Man United he would fire back
The handshake between Andre Onana and Nemanja Matic in Lyon will be watched closely after their verbal sparring.
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April 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Ratcliffe at #mufc: Year One

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Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe's first year at Manchester United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe officially became co-owner of Man United a year ago but the feel-good factor was brief and to many who have served the club, it is now unrecognisable.
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February 25, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Three months in and Amorim is maintaining a professional relationship with United players after Ten Hag's close bond with several squad members #mufc

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Manchester United players notice Ruben Amorim is closest to two squad members
Ruben Amorim is three months into the job as Man United head coach and has already had an eventful spell in charge.
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February 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Chido Obi-Martin imitated Marcus Rashford and emulated Mason Greenwood against Chelsea last night. They have been consigned to United’s past. Obi-Martin looks to be the future #mufc

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I heard what United staff said to Obi-Martin and he gives them what they need
Chido Obi-Martin celebrated like Marcus Rashford and emulated Mason Greenwood against Chelsea. They are Man United's past. Obi-Martin is the future.
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February 13, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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From being embraced by fans on his first appearance to boos on his last appearance: how Marcus Rashford’s #mufc career all but ended

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Where it all went wrong for Marcus Rashford at Manchester United
Samuel Luckhurst was the first to spot Marcus Rashford would be making his debut. His reception from Man United fans on his final appearance was the polar opposite.
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February 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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No TV was damaged at half-time in the dressing room last night.
Spoke with Harry Maguire after his winner for #mufc

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'He was proven right' - what Amorim told Man United players at HT vs Leicester
Harry Maguire ensured Man United will be in the FA Cup fifth round with a 93rd-minute winner against Leicester City.
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February 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Sam Allardyce after Henrik Pedersen was pitted against Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘Scars? We’re going to need a f*****g plastic surgeon after that.’
Ronaldo was two great players in one at United #mufc

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Cristiano Ronaldo was two great players in one for Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 40th birthday today, 21-and-a-half years on from when Man United fans first clapped eyes on him.
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February 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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#mufc have prioritised their summer budget by deciding against an attacking addition in the winter, paving the way for a major striker signing in the close season

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Why Manchester United are not signing a striker on transfer deadline day
There will not be a new forward coming in at Man United before the transfer window closes at 11pm tonight.
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February 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Friendship with Mainoo, extra analysis and recovery sessions - how Leny Yoro has settled in during his first six months at United #mufc

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Varane chats and extra recovery sessions - how Yoro is settling in at Man United
Leny Yoro has played only 12 times for Man United but has already been serenaded by their away dayers who have quickly taken to him.
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January 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Patrick Dorgu still of interest to #mufc with six days to go until the transfer deadline

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Manchester United still working on possible Patrick Dorgu transfer
Left back has been Man United's biggest problem position for 18 months and they have held meetings to sign Patrick Dorgu.
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January 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Ten Hag told people that Hojlund was proven goalscorer. The evidence - before and after he signed for United - suggests otherwise #mufc
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Ten Hag was wrong with what he said about Hojlund to Manchester United sources
Never again should Man United sign a player who switches to the agency representing the manager on the eve of a transfer.
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January 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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New(ish) podcast #mufc:
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The Samuel Luckhurst Show: United’s Vital Win & Rashford’s Future | Manchester is RED Podcast
Manchester is RED - Manchester United podcast · Episode
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January 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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There was raucous support for Amorim again last night. He is warning the United hierarchy with his box office press conferences #mufc

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Amorim is warning Man United in press conferences ahead of transfer deadline
Man United have an assertive and authoritative orator in the manager's chair again who is getting his message across to Sir Jim Ratcliffe et al.
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January 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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'Glad I didn't take my nephew.'
Just about every United fan at Old Trafford last night has a tale to tell from encountering Rangers fans in the home areas #mufc

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'Glad I didn't take my nephew' - United fans on Rangers fans in home areas
Billing Man United vs Rangers as the 'Battle of Britain' seemed disingenuous before kick off. But there were battles in the stands.
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January 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Amorim's Garnacho-related directive to United's players tonight would make his sale this month even more of a scandal #mufc
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Amorim's order to Man United players vs Rangers shows they have to keep Garnacho
Man United left it late to beat Rangers in the Europa League with Bruno Fernandes' added-time goal securing the three points.
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January 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Latest podcast #mufc:

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Worst United Team In History? | Manchester is RED
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January 21, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Amorim channelled Mourinho and Rangnick at yesterday's press conference and he got what he wanted out of it #mufc

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Ruben Amorim had his Ralf Rangnick moment in the Manchester United press conference
Portuguese Man United coaches continue to provide the best copy from press conferences and Ruben Amorim channelled Jose Mourinho on Sunday.
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January 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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'Here you go: your headline,' Amorim said.
'The worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United' #mufc
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Ruben Amorim admits this is maybe the worst Man United team in their history
Man United have lost seven times at home in the Premier League already this season and are 13th in the table.
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January 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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This week was as huge as Liverpool and Arsenal. What Amorim learnt is that this is a small-time #mufc squad that has to be gutted in the summer. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Ruben Amorim showed he knows how bad Man United are in Brighton defeat
The worst Man United side in 51 years reaffirmed that belief with a fourth home defeat in five as Brighton won 3-1 at Old Trafford again.
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January 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Denis Law is the only footballer whose autograph I’ve got twice. It’s rare someone is a great, a legend and a king. Law was all three #mufc

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Denis Law gave Man United fans the time of their lives and had time for everyone
Denis Law gave Manchester United fans of a certain era the time of their lives - and was a man who had time for everyone
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January 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Today’s front page 👑
January 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Napoli considering other targets amid unwillingness to meet #mufc's valuation of Garnacho

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Manchester United reject Alejandro Garnacho offer from Napoli
Alejandro Garnacho is back in the Man United team but wanted by Napoli to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
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January 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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A change after a lost duel helped United get the win #mufc

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Ruben Amorim's game-changing reaction saves Manchester United vs Southampton
Man United scored three goals in 12 minutes to avoid what would have been their most humiliating result in the Premier League era.
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January 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM