Richard Martin

Richard Martin

Man Utd player ratings vs Man City: Luke Shaw has a shocker while Benjamin Sesko goes missing on disastrous derby day for Red Devils

Manchester United were out-classed and over-powered by Manchester City in an embarrassing 3-0 defeat in Sunday's derby which compounded their poor start to the Premier League season. Luke Shaw was the worst of a terrible bunch of defenders while Benjamin Sekso's abject first start summed up the team's limp attack. United have just four points from their first four games and it could get worse before it gets better as they face Chelsea next.

Player ratings
September 14, 2025

Richard Martin

'Haven't seen anyone that good' – Rayan Cherki told he can reach Kevin De Bruyne's numbers by former coach & Man City star as French maverick's biggest 'weakness' revealed

Rayan Cherki has been tipped to be as successful at Manchester City as Kevin De Bruyne by Gael Clichy. The former City left-back used to coach the maverick attacking midfielder when he played for France's under-21 side and gave special insight into what he can offer Pep Guardiola's side. And he outlined the one aspect of his game that he needs to improve upon in order to truly shine at the Etihad Stadium.

Transfers
September 12, 2025

Richard Martin

Pep Guardiola claims Erling Haaland is better than Alexander Isak as he insists he wouldn't swap Man City's goal-machine 'for anyone'

Pep Guardiola has claimed he would not swap his Manchester City striker Erling Haaland for any other player in the world.

Transfers
September 12, 2025

Richard Martin

Start Benjamin Sesko, move Bruno Fernandes forward and the changes Ruben Amorim must make to kick-start Man Utd's stalled season as crucial derby at Man City looms

The Portuguese faces two massive games after the international break and thus must make the right selection calls to get his team clicking

Opinion
September 11, 2025

Richard Martin

England player ratings vs Serbia: The Thomas Tuchel era has lift off! Noni Madueke and Morgan Rogers among the star performers as much-improved Three Lions run riot to take big step towards World Cup qualification

Harry Kane, Ezra Konsa, Marc Guehi and Marcus Rashford all got on the scoresheet on a night to remember in Belgrade

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September 9, 2025

Richard Martin

Andre Onana's biggest Man Utd mistakes – ranked: Costly Champions League slips, proving Nemanja Matic right and gaffes in Grimsby

The goalkeeper is leaving the Red Devils on loan for Trabzonspor after two error-strewn years, and he will not be remembered fondly

Opinion
September 9, 2025

Richard Martin

England are miles behind scintillating Spain right now – they must make a statement against Serbia in first real test for Thomas Tuchel

The Three Lions bored fans into leaving early against Andorra last time out while La Roja look like world-beaters once more after destroying Turkey

Opinion
September 9, 2025

Richard Martin

England player ratings vs Andorra: Thomas Tuchel's dreadfully dull Three Lions lack spark in drab World Cup qualifying win as Marcus Rashford fails to take starting opportunity

An own goal and a Declan Rice header kept the Euro 2024 finalists on track for qualification, but the team lacked inspiration at Villa Park

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September 6, 2025

Richard Martin

Gianluigi Donnarumma completes £26m transfer to Man City from PSG on long-term contract as Pep Guardiola lands replacement for Ederson

Gianluigi Donnarumma has officially completed his move to Manchester City from Paris Saint-Germain for £26 million ($35m).

Transfers
September 2, 2025

Richard Martin

Man Utd player ratings vs Burnley: Bruno Fernandes doesn't miss twice! Captain's penalty snatches chaotic victory to save Ruben Amorim and blundering Altay Bayindir

The Red Devils were much improved but needed a last-gasp spot-kick from their usual talisman to take the points after more goalkeeping woes

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August 30, 2025