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.
Follow along as Manchester United faces off against Viktoria Plzen in a highly anticipated Europa League match. Despite their current position in the table, the Red Devils remain undefeated and are determined to maintain their streak against their opponents. Be sure to join the conversation on social media using #bbcfootball and stay updated with live coverage on WhatsApp or text. Lisandro Martínez has emerged as a top player so far with an impressive 41 passes and 5 possessions won. Watch out for a chance from Bruno Fernandes, assisted by Joshua Zirkzee, as they come close to scoring against Plzen's defense led by Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez. This game is crucial for players like Casemiro to solidify their spot in Amorim's starting 11 in the upcoming matches.
In a dominant performance, Manchester United secured their biggest Premier League win of the season against Everton. Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee each scored a brace, elevating United into the top half of the Premier League table. The win was marred only by two suspensions for United players, who received their fifth yellow cards of the season.
In a thrilling match between Manchester United and Everton, the Red Devils emerged victorious with a 4-0 win. Star players Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee both scored twice, securing the much-needed win for United. This victory comes as a boost for Man United's hopes in the Premier League title race.
Netherlands national team coach Ronald Koeman has decided to drop Manchester United star Joshua Zirkzee from the squad for the upcoming Nations League games against Hungary and Bosnia & Herzegovina. Zirkzee has had a difficult start to his career at Old Trafford, having gone 16 matches without scoring for the Red Devils. Koeman had previously expressed his concerns about the striker's performance and has now taken the decision to leave him out of the squad. This latest blow adds to Zirkzee's already difficult season, where he has been struggling to find form and game time under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Share your thoughts on whether Zirkzee should stay at Manchester United in the comments below.
Following the sacking of Erik ten Hag, former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as interim manager, overseeing a 5-2 win against Leicester City in the EFL Cup. With Chelsea up next, United fans will flock to Old Trafford to see how van Nistelrooy fares. The Dutchman has also spoken about Joshua Zirkzee, who was signed by United for £36million but has only scored one goal so far.
Manchester United will face Leicester City in the round of 16 of the EFL Cup at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, with interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy looking to secure a place in the quarter-finals. However, injuries to key players like Luke Shaw and Noussair Mazraoui have added to the Dutchman's worries. With several players on the sidelines, van Nistelrooy is expected to field a strong lineup that includes the return of Amad Diallo and the inclusion of Joshua Zirkzee in place of Rasmus Hojlund.