Manchester United players have been affected by the uncertainty surrounding manager Erik ten Hag's job after the team's disappointing draw with Aston Villa. The Dutchman has received heavy criticism after United's worst-ever Premier League start and reports have surfaced that he was given two games - against Porto and Aston Villa - to save his job. However, Evans admits that ten Hag had an "emotional" reaction to the midweek draw and the players have been working hard to turn their form around. Despite this, Evans himself put in a strong performance in Sunday's game against Villa, earning himself the man-of-the-match award. The question now is whether United should sack ten Hag - share your thoughts in the comments.
Manchester City defeated Manchester United in the Community Shield on penalties after a tightly contested match that ended in a 1-1 draw. United's new signing from City, Jadon Sancho, missed his penalty while ex-United player Jonny Evans also failed to convert his. City's Bernardo Silva equalized late in the game to force a penalty shootout after United's Alejandro Garnacho scored the opening goal. The match also saw a reunion between Ten Hag and Sancho after their public fallout last year.
On day two of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Team GB put on an impressive performance with two medals won. Adam Peaty, who was aiming to become only the second male swimmer after Michael Phelps to win the same event at three consecutive Olympics, was unable to secure a gold medal in the men's 100m breaststroke, finishing instead with a silver. This was one of the two medals won by Team GB, with Kimberley Woods also taking home a bronze in the women's kayak final. Their performance, along with other standout performances such as Andy Murray and Dan Evans' dramatic comeback win in the men's doubles, made for an eventful Sunday at the Olympics.
Amid rumors of retiring at the end of the season, Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans still has "a few miles in the tank", according to his international manager Michael O'Neill. The 36-year-old rejoined Manchester United on a one-year deal in September and has made 24 appearances this season, starting in 14 of them. O'Neill also reveals that he has had discussions with Evans about retirement, but respects whatever decision he makes. Despite the congested football calendar, O'Neill believes Evans brings a lot to both club and country.
As the January transfer window approaches, three big Turkish clubs have made contact with Atletico Madrid for the potential signing of Rafael Marin. However, Real Madrid are also showing interest in the defender, which could result in a dilemma for the Spanish club. Marin has been a highly sought after player, with Manchester United's Jonny Evans also recently joining the fray.
As the Italian Open gears up, tennis fans are ready to witness some intense showdowns with top players like Rafael Nadal, qualifier Carlos Alcaraz, and defending champion Danil Medvedev. However, with Nadal facing a possible last appearance in Rome, all eyes will be on the 37-year-old as he aims to clinch an unprecedented 11th title at the Italian Open. The draw has set up potential clashes between Nadal and seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz, while Medvedev faces a tough path to defend his crown after emotional exits from Madrid.
In the latest episode of The Athletic's Walk On podcast, hosts James Pearce and Andy Jones are joined by Tony Evans to discuss Liverpool's upcoming match against Everton and the impact of Trent Alexander-Arnold's return. The panel also discusses the possibility of Ruben Amorim replacing David Moyes at West Ham, and his previous links to taking over at Anfield. To catch all the latest updates and discussions, make sure to subscribe to The Athletic using their latest discount code.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has made the bold claim that he has only been able to select his strongest squad once in the past 18 months due to a constant stream of injuries. With the news that defender Harry Maguire is a doubt for their upcoming FA Cup semi-final, Ten Hag is facing yet another crisis in an already difficult season. The manager has been without numerous key players like Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw, and Jonny Evans, making it challenging to field his ideal team. Ten Hag made the statement ahead of their semi-final against Coventry, and also mentioned that the only time he was able to field his strongest squad was during a Premier League win over Manchester City in January 2023.
Liverpool will travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United in a highly anticipated Premier League match this Sunday. After losing to United in the FA Cup quarter-finals, Liverpool will be seeking revenge while United looks to bounce back from a tough 5-2 loss to Chelsea. With the end of the season approaching, United will be relying on key players Jonny Evans and Raphael Varane, who have recently returned from minor injuries, as they aim to secure a top spot in the league standings and possibly derail Liverpool's hopes of another four medals.
After last night's heartbreaking loss against Chelsea, Manchester United has been dealt another blow as key players like Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans, and Casemiro suffer injuries that forced them to be withdrawn during the match. With their hopes of securing a spot in next season's Champions League already dwindling, the Reds now face an uphill battle as they prepare to face Liverpool on Sunday. Could this injury crisis be the final nail in the coffin for United's Champions League aspirations? Stay updated and follow the blog for all the latest news and updates on the team's condition.