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Mesut Ozil isn't going to go down the Paul Pogba route and "overcome" Unai Emery, according to BBC Sport pundit Danny Murphy. The German's future at the Emirates Stadium has been a hot topic throughout the campaign, especially as he's missed more matches than he's played through either illness or injury. And Murphy can only one resolution in what has become a messy situation. "I think we are seeing the end of the road for Mesut Ozil at Arsenal ," former Liverpool midfielder Murphy told Sportingbet . "He simply doesn’t fit into how Emery wants Arsenal to play and he clearly doesn’t trust him on the pitch. "It’s a strange one because I personally think Ozil should be a guaranteed starter for Arsenal because he is so creative on the ball. I think the likes of Aubameyang and Lacazette would much rather Ozil was playing, that’s for sure. "I think there’s similarities between Ozil and Pogba in the sense that if you were to give Ozil the safety net of defensive … [Read more...] about Pundit makes comparison between Ozil and Pogba’s seasons

Andrei Kanchelskis claims Alexis Sanchez has been given the perfect environment to thrive at Manchester United. The Chile international has failed to justify his massive pay packet since his move from Arsenal in January last year. Sanchez has struggled for form at Old Trafford, managing just three Premier League goals, with the likes of Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard preferred on the flank. However, former Red Devil Kanchelskis reckons that the 30-year-old has been given the platform to shine by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Kanchelskis, speaking exclusively to 888sport , said: "Sanchez is in a different situation now. Being coached by Mourinho and being coached by Solskjaer is very different. "Now he is playing in a different system and is being told that he is wanted. As a winger, that to me is everything. "A coach has two choices with Sanchez. They can either say ‘I want you’ or ‘I don’t want you’. "Everybody talks about Sanchez, saying … [Read more...] about Andrei Kanchelskis thinks he knows how to get the best out of Alexis Sanchez

Manchester United believe Fred needs more time to adapt to English football. The Brazilian midfielder was a £52m arrival from Shakhtar in the summer but he has struggled in his first season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reassured Fred he will feature over the remainder of the campaign but he has found his opportunities few and far between. He has made just one Premier League start in the last three months with his last outing coming in the FA Cup third round win over Reading. But United are impressed with Fred's performances on the training ground and believe he is working his way to full potential, reports the Manchester Evening News. It is suggested the 25-year-old will be given more time to adapt before he features regularly in matches. Solskjaer brought both Andreas Pereira and Scott McTominay on in the win over Chelsea on Monday night but Fred remained an unused substitute. He is likely to suffer the same feat when United welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford on Sunday. United … [Read more...] about The reason Man Utd are refusing to give up on £52m Fred

Manchester United are stepping up preparations ahead of Sunday's crunch clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are unbeaten in the Premier League since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's return to the club and they have leapfrogged Arsenal and Chelsea as the battle for fourth spot hots up. Interim boss Solskjaer is in pole position to land the job on a permanent basis despite last week's Champions League defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain - his first loss in the hotseat. However, the visit of Jurgen Klopp's title chasers will be a big test for the Norwegian manager and his side. Solskjaer will be hoping to welcome back Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard to the fold after they missed Monday's FA Cup win at Chelsea. The duo have been struggling with muscle injuries but one of if not both of the forwards could be fit to face Liverpool at the weekend. Their rivals are likely to be without Dejan Lovren, although Virgil van Dijk will return to the heart of defence after serving a … [Read more...] about Man Utd stars arrive for training ahead of Liverpool clash

Manchester United versus Liverpool really doesn't need to be built up any more, but Mike Phelan has only gone and done it. The United assistant boss has taken on an almost legendary status with the club's fans since returning as assistant to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He is seen as the Norwegian's guiding hand, and the clear link between the storied days of Sir Alex Ferguson and the team's current displays on the pitch. And those recent performances have been very good, of course. United's 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round was the perfect way to bounce back from their Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain by the same scoreline. And now they've got a huge game against the Reds on the horizon. Putting a dent in Liverpool's title hopes would only serve to enhance the Solskjaer and Phelan legend, and so it was no surprise that Phelan's tweet on Thursday garnered plenty of attention from United fans. The former Hull City manager tweeted an image of him in his office … [Read more...] about Mike Phelan message gets Man Utd fans excited ahead of Liverpool clash