en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Manchester United News https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/news Power Rankings return, where we rank the form teams in Europe based on recent results. There are two new faces in the table, including a late dark horse for Champions League qualification. 10. Brighton 🆕 Brighton have snuck out of nowhere into the Champions League race. The Seagulls are unbeaten in five Premier League games, […] The post first appeared on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:59:50 GMT Harry Diamond https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56369117 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56369117 false false The former Manchester United player was reunited with a supporter who inspired his sending off at Goodison Park in April 2005 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:24:53 GMT liverpool.news@trinitymirror.com (Joe Thomas) https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56368698 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56368698 false false Barcelona have not been offered AC Milan’s Rafael Leao. The club are prioritising cheaper options for the left-wing position, according to the Daily Mail. Barcelona are focusing on a move for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez. His signing would take a significant portion of their transfer budget, making a deal for Leao unlikely. They were expected […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:23:18 GMT abdulhamid https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56368673 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56368673 false false Manchester United have issued a hands-off warning to clubs interested in Bruno Fernandes this summer Fernandes is attracting interest from clubs in Europe and Saudi Arabia after an outstanding Premier League campaign. The Portugal international has recorded 18 assists in the Premier League and needs just three more across the final five games to set […] The post first appeared on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:19:54 GMT Harry Diamond https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56368634 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56368634 false false NATHAN SALT AT SELHURST PARK: On a night that promised so much, the first chance for Darren Fletcher to win a trophy as a manager, United left trying to stomach heartbreak. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:16:18 GMT Nathan Salt https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56368575 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56368575 false false Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has been linked to the vacant Chelsea job with a managerial twist elsewhere potentially increasing the chances of his appointment Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:34:03 GMT Kieran Horn https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56368124 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56368124 false false "I look at him and think he's done." Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:24:52 GMT Will Ford https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56368013 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56368013 false false The new chief executive will take up his role in June, following the departure of John Shiels after an 18-year tenure. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:20:13 GMT Communications Department https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367964 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367964 false false Manchester United could sign an even better midfielder than Elliot Anderson. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:17:30 GMT Matt Dawson https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367933 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367933 false false A 48 team World Cup means it took us a while to reach the top 10 in the power rankings, but having arrived at this stage, we’re talking about teams with some of the biggest stars in world football today like Portugal with Joao Neves and Nuno Mendes, and Senegal with Sadio Mane and Nicolas Jackson. We are also talking about former World Cup Champions with pedigree and high expectations like Germany and Brazil. Here is your look at teams ranked 6-10. 10. Morocco (Group C with Brazil, Haiti, and Scotland) There are two clear leaders in Group C, both top-10 sides and legitimate title contenders. Morocco finished fourth at the last World Cup and, depending on which version of events you believe, either won the most recent African Cup of Nations by default or lost to Senegal in a thriller. Regardless, the Atlas Lions are a top-tier team — one that practically never loses against CAF competition. Qualifying was smooth, built on the foundation of Morocco’s and integrating European born heritage players. They defeated Cameroon and Nigeria at AFCON — two teams that narrowly missed out on World Cup qualification. In the March window, a 2-1 win over Paraguay showed their consistency, followed by a late equalizer to draw with a feisty Ecuador side. Their opener with Brazil will certainly reshape the group’s outlook, but they should feel confident against the other opponents. Experience defines this team. Captain Achraf Hakimi (PSG) already has 95 caps at just 27, Yassine Bounou remains between the posts, and Manchester United’s Noussair Mazraoui anchors the defense. Real Madrid’s Brahim Díaz provides attacking spark, with Sofyan Amrabat (Real Betis) and Youssef En-Nesyri (Al-Ittihad) key fixtures as well. The squad isn’t as deep as others in this range, but their championship pedigree and mentality more than compensate. 9. Senegal (Group I with France, Iraq, and Norway) Three of the four teams in this group are ranked inside the top 15, while the fourth — Iraq — are defensively solid. It’s a classic “group of death,” but Senegal stack up well. The Lions of Teranga have only reached the World Cup four times but famously reached the 2002 quarterfinals. This version of Senegal is experienced, confident, and the latest AFCON. Idrissa Gueye (Everton), Sadio Mané (Al-Nassr), and Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal) have formed the spine of this team for more than a decade, and this looks likely to be their final World Cup together. The next generation is ready, though — Chelsea’s Mamadou Sarr brings energy, and 24-year-old Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich) looks a capable scorer. Senegal lack obvious weaknesses. They’re tactically disciplined, close-knit, and battle-tested — the kind of opponent no seed wants to face. Another deep run for sub-Saharan Africa isn’t far-fetched and it’s most likely to come from this team. 8. Brazil (Group C with Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti) Brazil finished fifth in South American qualifying, level on points with Paraguay — a side ranked in the 20s this tournament. Under the old format, the Seleção might have been in danger of missing the World Cup entirely. Five-time champions, Brazil remain the heartbeat of this competition, but history tells a story: since lifting the trophy in 2002, they haven’t reached another final and crashed out of Copa América 2024 in the quarterfinals. The old guard is mostly gone. Marquinhos (PSG) provides experience, while Neymar appears The future rests with Barcelona’s Raphinha and Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr. The talent pool remains vast — with Joao Pedro (Chelsea) and Casemiro (Manchester United) adding Premier League steel — but questions persist at the back. Veterans like Danilo Luiz (Flamengo) are still being called up at 34, and the midfield no longer dominates games like it once did. Promising stars remain inconsistent. This ranking owes more to Brazil’s prestige — and to Carlo Ancelotti’s legendary pedigree — than to recent results. And those results are shaky. Argentina thrashed Brazil 4–1 last March, and losses to Bolivia away, Japan away, and France in the United States followed, along with a draw against Tunisia. They managed to thump Croatia in the most recent window. In short: Brazil are unpredictable. They’ll almost certainly make the knockouts, but whether they inspire fear or suffer frustration from there remains to be seen. This team has lofty expectations but also immense pressure. 7. Portugal (Group K with DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia) Only the wealthy will make it to Miami for on Matchday 3, but the Seleção have ambitions beyond the group stage. The Cristiano Ronaldo “problem” still looms large — not because of his output, but because of his influence. At 41, Ronaldo still scores at astonishing rates for both Portugal and Al-Nassr, yet his game has narrowed to pure finishing, meaning Portugal play in the back a man down. Manager Roberto Martínez, meanwhile, is for the championship formula that eluded him with Belgium’s golden generation. In qualif... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:10:09 GMT Steen Kirby https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367847 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367847 false false Manchester United’s transfer plan is rapidly evolving, and today we get the full inside scoop from journalist Ben Jacobs as fresh reports link the club to Re... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:58:28 GMT The United Stand https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367723 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367723 false false This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Man Utd minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes Manuel Ugarte “should be sold” at the end of the season, according to reports. Writing for The Athletic, journalist Laurie Whitwell said […] The post first appeared on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:47:58 GMT David Tully https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367658 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367658 false false Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has emerged as a summer transfer target for Man Utd. Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez are both injury-prone, and The Athletic claim that the Red Devils are seriously weighing up a move for the Spurs star. Supporters on X are very much split on whether United should be […] The post first appeared on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:47:55 GMT David Tully https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367657 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367657 false false Manchester United have ruled out a summer exit for Bruno Fernandes, telling the Portuguese midfielder he is at the heart of the club's future success. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:42:32 GMT Yosua Arya https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367612 https://sportspyder.com/premier-league/manchester-united/articles/56367612 false false