Red Devils Story

First silverware of the season

Community Shield - Arsenal (Wembley)

Formation: 4-3-3

Line-Up: David De Gea, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Nemanja Vidic, Fabio, Antonio Valencia, Anderson, Nani, Javier Hernandez, Wayne Rooney, Yaya Sanogo
Subs Used: Andrea Giovanni Tessari, Lorenzo Crisetig, Eden Hazard, Danny Welbeck, Dimitar Berbatov

Manchester United once again lift the Community Shield trophy for the second consecutive times after beating Arsenal 2-1. Javier Hernandez got Man Utd ahead with a powerful shot after a miscommunication between Kieran Gibbs and Wojciech Szczesny. Arsenal defence were once again to blame when they failed to clear the ball in the box and allowed Phil Jones to score from a header. Park Chu-Young scores for Arsenal but it was too late.

Andrea Giovanni Tessari and Lorenzo Crisetig both made their first debut for Manchester United.

Man Utd
Javier Hernandez (27)
Phil Jones (54)
Yaya Sanogo (51)

Arsenal
Park Chu-Young (90)
Alex Song (83)

Park Chu-Young

Adi Jr. first game with Spain

International Match (Friendly) - Norway (A)

Formation: 4-3-3 (counter)

Line-Up: Victor Valdes, Cesar Azpilicueta, Gerard Pique, Raul Albiol, Jose Angel, David Villa, Andres Iniesta, David Silva, Bojan, Fernando Torres, Juan Mata
Subs Used: Sergio Ramos, Alvaro Dominguez, Xavi, Pedro, Thiago, Fernando Llorente

My first in charge of Spain started well with a victory over Norway. Three goals in the first-half did the damage for Norway. Bojan gets his first two international goals for Spain while Juan Mata grabs a goal for himself. Norway got their consolation goal from Tarik Elyounoussi. Thiago on the other hand made his first appearance for Spain.

Norway
Tarik Elyounoussi (89)
Jan Gunnar Solli (45)

Spain
Bojan (16, 45)
Juan Mata (39)

Bojan

Manchester United start the new season with a win

Premier League - Fulham (A)

Formation: 4-3-3 (counter)

Line-Up: David De Gea, Cesar Azpilicueta, Neven Subotic, Jonny Evans, Patrice Evra, Andre Ayew, Tom Cleverley, Ashley Young, Javier Hernandez, Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck
Subs Used: Rafael, Nani, Dimitar Berbatov

Manchester United start their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Fulham. It was an even match with both teams having 12 shots each but two goals from Javier Hernandez secured Manchester United victory. Fulham got their goal from John Arne Riise penalty spot after Evra gave up a penalty.

Fulham
John Arne Riise (pen 29)

Man Utd
Javier Hernandez (18, 38)
Patrice Evra (28)

Javier Hernandez

Federico Macheda takes home match ball

Premier League - Stoke City (H)

Formation: 4-3-3

Line-Up: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Rafael, Phil Jones, Jonny Evans, Patrice Evra, Eden Hazard, Lorenzo Crisetig, Paul Pogba, Yaya Sanogo, Javier Hernandez, Federico Macheda
Subs Used: Fabio, Tom Cleverley, Dimitar Berbatov

Following their 4-0 defeat against Liverpool in the opening match, Stoke once again suffered their second defeat after being thrashed by Manchester United 6-0. Paul Pogba scored the opening goal for Manchester United but the night belongs to Federico Macheda when he netted his hat-trick. Yaya Sanogo completed the rout with a close range finish 3 minutes before full-time.

Man Utd
Paul Pogba (28)
Federico Macheda (38, 57, 67)
Jonathan Woodgate (45)
Yaya Sanogo (87)
Lorenzo Crisetig (48)
Paul Pogba (59)
Jonny Evans (69)

Stoke
Peter Crouch (76)

Federico Macheda

Loan News - Sam Johnstone has joined Rochdale on loan for 5 months

Champions League Group Stage draw

Manchester United are once again drawn with Sporting (POR) in the group stage.

Hazard shines as Manchester United win

European Super Cup - Liverpool (Eden)

Formation: 4-3-3

Line-Up: David De Gea, Cesar Azpilicueta, Phil Jones, Nemanja Vidic, Fabio, Andre Ayew, Anderson, Eden Hazard, Javier Hernandez, Wayne Rooney, Federico Macheda

Manchester United had to work hard by coming back from a goal down to win 2-1 to lift the European Super Cup for the second consecutive times. Liverpool got the lead from Luis Suarez after an error from Phil Jones but Manchester United got their equaliser after Hazard feeds a through ball to Hernandez.

Hazard was once again involved in helping Manchester United second goal when he laid the ball for Andre Ayew to score just outside the box. A good match by both sides tonight.

Liverpool
Luis Suarez (15)
Luis Suarez (28)

Man Utd
Javier Hernandez (21)
Andre Ayew (54)
Federico Macheda (4)
Anderson (34)
Andre Ayew (58)

Eden Hazard

League Cup 3rd Round draw

Manchester United vs Leeds United

English Transfer Window Roundup

Chelsea signed Stevan Jovetic from Fiorentina for a reported figure of £31M. Liverpool signed striker Marcelo Moreno from Shakhtar on a free transfer. Tottenham were once again the biggest spenders, running up a total transfer bill of around £62M. Tottenham highest transfer fee paid was the signing of Marek Hamsik from Napoli for £27.5M.

Injury News (Spain) - Juan Mata out for 8 days due to a strained wrist

Juan Mata will miss the friendly match against Saudi Arabia and World Cup Qualifying match against Belarus. Jose Antonio Reyes has been called up instead.

how do you manage a club team and an international team at the same time?

Fernando Llorente's doubled

International Match (Friendly) - Saudi Arabia (H)

Formation: 4-3-3

Line-Up: Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Raul Albiol, Alvaro Dominguez, Jose Enrique, Thiago, Xabi Alonso, Andres Iniesta, Bojan, Fernando Llorente, David Villa
Subs Used: Cesar Azpilicueta, Sergio Busquets, Pedro, Cesc Fabregas, Jose Antonio Reyes, Fernando Torres

Spain produced a good display to see off the challenge of Saudi Arabia with a 3-1 victory. Fernandeo Llorente scored two goals while Thiago got his first international goal. Saudi Arabia got their consolation goal through a penalty spot after Albiol fouled Yaser Al-Qahtani in the box.

Hopefully this win can lift up their morale and perform well in the next World Cup Qualifying match.

Spain
Fernando Llorente (15, 59)
Thiago (41)
Andres Iniesta (5)
Xabi Alonso (61)
David Villa (75)
Cesc Fabregas (85)

Saudi Arabia
Yaser Al-Qahtani (pen 71)

Fernando Llorente

#54716 patrick1 : how do you manage a club team and an international team at the same time?

As you have read, I declared my interest in Spain job and got the offer.

How I manage both at a same time: Well it’s not difficult if you were to ask me because when there are no International fixtures going on, you can focus your time on your club as per normal. It is only when there is an upcoming International fixture then you will be “busy” in scouting/selecting your squad etc.

Anyway, it’s obvious when there is an International match, there won’t be any game going on for your club as most of your players are away on International duty so this is where you solely focus on your International team.

Below is the screenshot of what it looks like when you have been accepted as a head coach of an International team. Everything remain the same, they just add another function where you can switch between your club and your International team.



Hope this answer your question

Bojan did the damage

World Cup European Qualifying Group Stage - Belarus (H)

Formation: 4-3-3

Line-Up: Iker Casillas, Cesar Azpilicueta, Gerard Pique, Alvaro Dominguez, Jose Angel, Pedro, Sergio Busquets, David Silva, Bojan, Fernando Torres, Fernando Llorente
Subs Used: Thiago, Jose Antonio Reyes

Spain had an easy game by beating Belarus 3-0. Bojan scored two goals in the first-half while Llorente scored in the second-half with a powerful strike to complete the rout. Fernando Torres had a fine game too by providing 2 assist.

Spain
Bojan (16, 35)
Fernando Llorente (73)
David Silva (7)
Sergio Busquets (87)

Belarus
Anton Putsila (69)

Bojan

Comfortable win for Man Utd

Premier League - Middlesbrough (H)

Formation: 4-3-3

Line-Up: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Chris Smalling, Nemanja Vidic, Jonny Evans, Fabio, Andre Ayew, Lorenzo Crisetig, Antonio Valencia, Danny Welbeck, Yaya Sanogo, Dimitar Berbatov
Subs Used: Rafael, Tom Cleverley, Wayne Rooney

Manchester United were dominating the game from the start and had been knocking on Middlesbrough door but a good goalkeeping by Jason Steele prevent Manchester United the lead. Manchester United finally got their goal from Dimitar Berbatov. Tom Cleverley wrapped up the goal with a curling shot just outside the box.

Man Utd
Dimitar Berbatov (39)
Tom Cleverley (69)
Fabio (21)
Andre Ayew (29)
Nemanja Vidic (73)

Middlesbrough
Juande (63)
Kevin Thomson (77)

Tom Cleverley