Manchester United's underwhelming performance in 2024 has them looking towards the new year with hopes of a fresh start. However, their first games of 2025 against league leaders Liverpool and FA Cup contenders Arsenal pose a tough challenge. With the January transfer window now open, fans are hopeful that they will be able to offload underperforming players like Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee to make room for new signings. Some potential names that have been linked to United include Viktor Gyokeres for a consistent goalscorer and PSG defender Nuno Mendes to strengthen their wing-back position. Manchester United supporters are anxiously waiting for the latest updates from their live transfer blog as the team aims to bounce back from their three previous defeats at Anfield.
After a disappointing season, Manchester United's woes continue to escalate with their record-breaking transfer Joshua Zirkzee coming under fire from fans. Rumblings of dissatisfaction have been growing for the Dutch striker, and his recent substitution during a crucial match against Newcastle United triggered boos from the Old Trafford crowd. Unable to live up to expectations and adapt to the Premier League, Zirkzee's uncertain future at the club is now in question and the latest incident only adds to the frustration felt by fans.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has slammed Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim over his team selection following the Red Devils' 2-0 defeat to Newcastle on Monday. Carragher pointed out that three players in the starting XI "can't run," and with United only winning seven points in their last eight games, the pressure is mounting on Amorim. The first half of the game was also described as "horrific" by commentator Gary Neville, who believes that United are currently the worst team in the Premier League. Former United striker Joshua Zirkzee was also subject to criticism after being substituted and sarcastically cheered off the pitch by fans.
In a Monday night clash against Newcastle, Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee was substituted after just 33 minutes and was met with boos from his own supporters. This was followed by a jacket-over-the-head appearance on the subs' bench, leaving United legend Gary Neville feeling sorry for the player and questioning the fans' treatment. Despite the substitution, Newcastle held onto their 2-0 lead at half-time with goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton.
Manchester United had a disastrous first half against Newcastle, with the visitors scoring two early goals and dominating the game. Amidst the chaos, manager Ruben Amorim made the decision to substitute striker Joshua Zirkzee after just 33 minutes, leading to cheers from the home fans. United eventually improved, but it was not enough to avoid a scathing assessment from former player Gary Neville, who criticized Amorim's tactics and the overall performance of the team.
Actress and model Jodie Turner-Smith has recently filed for divorce from her husband, actor Joshua Jackson, citing irreconcilable differences. As their bitter legal battle over child and spousal support drags on, Turner-Smith has revealed shocking details about Jackson's finances in an income and expense declaration. The document showed that Jackson earns a staggering $195,000 a month, while Turner-Smith only makes an average of $87,500. Turner-Smith has requested support from Jackson, stating that her monthly expenses include $40,000 in rent, $509 for childcare, and thousands of dollars on entertainment, clothing, and supporting her family members.
Following a crushing 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth at Old Trafford, Manchester United fans took to social media to express their disappointment. Many pointed fingers at striker Joshua Zirkzee, who was partly blamed for allowing a free header from Dean Huijsen for the opener. This loss comes just days after a last-gasp win over Manchester City, showing the inconsistency of the team's performance. Fans were also left questioning the decision to pay £36 million for Zirkzee in the summer transfer window.
In a dramatic quarter-final match-up between Tottenham and Manchester United, both sides displayed their inconsistent form with multiple errors and howlers in defense. After falling behind 3-0, United staged a comeback thanks to poor goalkeeping from Fraser Forster, only for Tottenham to score the winning goal through a Heung-Min Son corner that was fumbled by Altay Bayindir. Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, and Joshua Zirkzee also found the back of the net, making for an entertaining and chaotic match.
Tottenham Hotspur secured their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United. Despite a strong start for Spurs, United came back with two goals from substitutes Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo. However, a late goal from Heung-min Son proved to be the difference as Tottenham held on to their lead, with Marcus Rashford's absence and Altay Bayindir's poor performance being hot topics for discussion.
With the January transfer window just two weeks away, Premier League teams are already preparing for potential deals. Manchester United eye Miguel Gutierrez and Diego Leon, while Liverpool must decide on extending contracts for Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Meanwhile, Chelsea's Mikel Arteta may also look to make moves in order to compete for the title. Juventus, however, have denied links to Bayern Munich's Joshua Zirkzee and are instead focused on bringing in Arek Milik. Stay updated with all the latest transfer news with Mirror Football.