Match story
- Manchester United fired more attempts (18 vs 10 shots).
- Manchester United held more of the ball (64% possession).
Stoke City and Manchester United drew 2-2 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 4 stage in the 2017 season. Neil Swarbrick, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Stoke City vs Manchester United meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Stoke City and Manchester United. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 8 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Stoke City and Manchester United drew 2-2 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 4 stage in the 2017 season. Neil Swarbrick, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Stoke City vs Manchester United meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Stoke City and Manchester United. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 8 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Chelsea and Manchester United could be heading for another Premier League transfer battle after both clubs expressed interest in Roma midfielder Manu Koné. The 25-year-old enhanced his reputation with France at this summer’s World Cup and remains one of Roma’s most valuable assets. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google […] The post Update: Chelsea join Man United in £43m race for World Cup midfield Star appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Liverpool are heading for two significant departures before the transfer window closes, with Curtis Jones wanted by Inter Milan and Cody Gakpo edging towards Tottenham Hotspur. Both situations are becoming important to Andoni Iraola’s squad rebuild. Jones has entered the final year of his contract, while Tottenham’s pursuit of Gakpo comes as Liverpool continue negotiations […] The post Sources: Two Liverpool exits move closer as Reds prepare next phase of rebuild appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Premier League legend Michael Owen (Picture: Getty) Michael Owen believes another Arsenal title win is ‘set in stone’ and has left Manchester United out of his Premier League top-four prediction. The Gunners clinched their first Premier League title since 2004 last season, eventually finishing seven points ahead of second-placed Man City after a turbulent title race. Mikel Arteta’s side, who also reached the Champions League final last term, underlined why they are favourites to lift the Premier League trophy yet again this season by thumping Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday. Owen cannot see the ‘wheels falling off’ at Arsenal but says there are ‘question marks’ over every single one of their Premier League title rivals. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Legendary manager Pep Guardiola left the Etihad Stadium at the end of last season and it remains to be seen whether ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca can maintain Man City’s extremely high standards, especially given World Cup winner Rodri has been sold to Barcelona. Liverpool sacked title-winning boss Arne Slot back in May and have put their faith in former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola to get the Reds challenging for major honours once again. Chelsea, who only finished 10th in the Premier League last season, also have a new manager after ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso agreed to take over at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal are hoping to retain the Premier League trophy (Picture: Getty) There is more stability at Manchester United, with Michael Carrick replacing Ruben Amorim back in January, but the prospect of Champions League football will test the Old Trafford squad. Tottenham have no such issues in their calendar and Owen believes Spurs can take advantage of their reduced schedule by claiming a surprising third-place finish in the Premier League. ‘Arsenal only have to stand still and they win the Premier League again,’ Owen said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast. Michael Owen's top-six prediction Arsenal Chelsea Tottenham Liverpool Manchester United Manchester City ‘I can’t see anyone jumping out of the pack and getting 85 points whereas Arsenal are pretty much guaranteed to hit that number again. ‘They’re such a steady team with such a good goalkeeper and defence, I just can’t see the wheels falling off. ‘They’re just guaranteed to post a number, it won’t be a number that Man City or Liverpool hit in the past but I just can’t see anyone matching them. Manchester United boss Michael Carrick (Picture: PA) ‘There’s too many questions over the others teams, there’s questions everywhere this season with all the new managers bar Arsenal. ‘They will be steady and get mid to late 80s and I don’t think anyone can beat that. ‘I think there’s more question marks over this season than ever before, which is why I think Arsenal are just set in stone to win the Premier League. Enzo Maresca has replaced Pep Guardiola at Man City (Picture: Getty) ‘There’s question marks over every single team, big question marks, except for Arsenal.’ Explaining why he believes Man City are set to struggle in their first season without Guardiola, Owen added: ‘Who has done well following a long-term manager? ‘You think of Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, the next manager was laughed out of town, and the same happened after Sir Alex Ferguson left Manchester United. Tottenham have been tipped to thrive this season (Picture: Getty) ‘It’s not an easy thing to do, following those great managers. I’m not sure how many success stories there’s been so it could be really difficult for Enzo Maresca. ‘And let’s get it right Man City aren’t an amazing team at the moment. There’s been a lot of change at that club and if Rodri goes that’s going to kill them.’ While Owen expects Manchester City to struggle, he believes Tottenham are capable
Manchester United could be facing a significant setback in their pursuit of Rafael Leão, with the AC Milan forward now being offered to Roma as Jorge Mendes searches for a new club for his client. Leão has been linked with United throughout the summer as Michael Carrick looks to add another explosive option capable of […] The post Wing wizard on Man United radar offered to shock club by super agent Jorge Mendes appeared first on CaughtOffside.
SEASON PREVIEW : United have missed out on two of their top targets and look short of the firepower to outbid their rivals ahead of a first full campaign under Carrick and the ultimate aim to challenge for the title once more, writes Richard Jolly
United have missed out on two of their top targets and look short of the firepower to outbid their rivals ahead of a first full campaign under Carrick and the ultimate aim to challenge for the title once more, writes Richard Jolly
Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha, one of the best dribblers in history, placed Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo for one particular reason. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo‘s dominance over the last two decades has defined modern soccer, sparking endless debates over who holds the title of the greatest of all time. Weighing in on the rivalry, Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha sided with the Argentine icon, citing one fundamental distinction between the two superstars. Born in Enugu, Okocha featured prominently in Nigeria‘s greatest football triumphs, including the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations title and the 1996 Olympic gold medal, while carving out an unforgettable career in Europe. Highlighted by his tenure at Paris Saint-Germain and his surprise free-agent move to Bolton Wanderers, the Nigerian built a lasting legacy as one of the most gifted dribblers in soccer history. Speaking with John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy on The Obi One Podcast on YouTube, Okocha was asked by the former Chelsea midfielder to settle the debate between the two legends, and he offered an emphatic response: “Messi, Messi. Ronaldo is a special player, but he is for me a goal scorer. He can score 10 million goals. He is a goal scorer. It’s like (Erling) Haaland. Haaland is a goal scorer.“ The Nigerian icon expanded on his view by highlighting the underlying artistic quality that sways the balance toward the Argentine. “But Messi, Messi is on another planet. Messi is an art. Messi was born to play football. He’ll get ill if he doesn’t play football. He’s a genius. I mean, you have to give it to him,” he said. Okocha also praised the remarkable consistency achieved by both icons throughout their careers, noting that while Cristiano Ronaldo’s success stems from relentless work ethic because “he’s not the most gifted player,” Messi operates on pure instinct. “But when it comes to natural gifted player, someone that is born to play football, someone that plays with ease, that doens’t force anything, like it’s his playground, is Messi,” the legend added. One ‘maverick’ placed just above Okocha In an era defined by classic playmakers like Rui Costa, Juan Roman Riquelme, Dennis Bergkamp, and Paul Scholes, Jay-Jay Okocha stood out as an exceptionally skilled midfielder who dismantled defenders with body feints, step-overs, and sudden bursts of acceleration. His flair and creativity earned him lasting status as an icon of individual artistry, a level of reverence few players ever achieve. When asked whether any fellow maverick possessed superior skill to his own, Okocha passed over a distinguished list of names including Gheorghe Hagi, Guti, Roberto Baggio, Nwankwo Kanu, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, and Zinedine Zidane. However, he singled out one former teammate above everyone else. Okocha acknowledged that Brazilian legend Ronaldinho stands as the lone player superior to him in raw dribbling ability and ball mastery. “Maybe because I had the privilege to play with him, to really see his talent and appreciate it,” Okocha stated.
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Chelsea and Manchester United could be heading for another Premier League transfer battle after both clubs expressed interest in Roma midfielder Manu Koné. The 25-year-old enhanced his reputation with France at this summer’s World Cup and remains one of Roma’s most valuable assets. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google […] The post Update: Chelsea join Man United in £43m race for World Cup midfield Star appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Liverpool are heading for two significant departures before the transfer window closes, with Curtis Jones wanted by Inter Milan and Cody Gakpo edging towards Tottenham Hotspur. Both situations are becoming important to Andoni Iraola’s squad rebuild. Jones has entered the final year of his contract, while Tottenham’s pursuit of Gakpo comes as Liverpool continue negotiations […] The post Sources: Two Liverpool exits move closer as Reds prepare next phase of rebuild appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Premier League legend Michael Owen (Picture: Getty) Michael Owen believes another Arsenal title win is ‘set in stone’ and has left Manchester United out of his Premier League top-four prediction. The Gunners clinched their first Premier League title since 2004 last season, eventually finishing seven points ahead of second-placed Man City after a turbulent title race. Mikel Arteta’s side, who also reached the Champions League final last term, underlined why they are favourites to lift the Premier League trophy yet again this season by thumping Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday. Owen cannot see the ‘wheels falling off’ at Arsenal but says there are ‘question marks’ over every single one of their Premier League title rivals. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Legendary manager Pep Guardiola left the Etihad Stadium at the end of last season and it remains to be seen whether ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca can maintain Man City’s extremely high standards, especially given World Cup winner Rodri has been sold to Barcelona. Liverpool sacked title-winning boss Arne Slot back in May and have put their faith in former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola to get the Reds challenging for major honours once again. Chelsea, who only finished 10th in the Premier League last season, also have a new manager after ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso agreed to take over at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal are hoping to retain the Premier League trophy (Picture: Getty) There is more stability at Manchester United, with Michael Carrick replacing Ruben Amorim back in January, but the prospect of Champions League football will test the Old Trafford squad. Tottenham have no such issues in their calendar and Owen believes Spurs can take advantage of their reduced schedule by claiming a surprising third-place finish in the Premier League. ‘Arsenal only have to stand still and they win the Premier League again,’ Owen said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast. Michael Owen's top-six prediction Arsenal Chelsea Tottenham Liverpool Manchester United Manchester City ‘I can’t see anyone jumping out of the pack and getting 85 points whereas Arsenal are pretty much guaranteed to hit that number again. ‘They’re such a steady team with such a good goalkeeper and defence, I just can’t see the wheels falling off. ‘They’re just guaranteed to post a number, it won’t be a number that Man City or Liverpool hit in the past but I just can’t see anyone matching them. Manchester United boss Michael Carrick (Picture: PA) ‘There’s too many questions over the others teams, there’s questions everywhere this season with all the new managers bar Arsenal. ‘They will be steady and get mid to late 80s and I don’t think anyone can beat that. ‘I think there’s more question marks over this season than ever before, which is why I think Arsenal are just set in stone to win the Premier League. Enzo Maresca has replaced Pep Guardiola at Man City (Picture: Getty) ‘There’s question marks over every single team, big question marks, except for Arsenal.’ Explaining why he believes Man City are set to struggle in their first season without Guardiola, Owen added: ‘Who has done well following a long-term manager? ‘You think of Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, the next manager was laughed out of town, and the same happened after Sir Alex Ferguson left Manchester United. Tottenham have been tipped to thrive this season (Picture: Getty) ‘It’s not an easy thing to do, following those great managers. I’m not sure how many success stories there’s been so it could be really difficult for Enzo Maresca. ‘And let’s get it right Man City aren’t an amazing team at the moment. There’s been a lot of change at that club and if Rodri goes that’s going to kill them.’ While Owen expects Manchester City to struggle, he believes Tottenham are capable
Manchester United could be facing a significant setback in their pursuit of Rafael Leão, with the AC Milan forward now being offered to Roma as Jorge Mendes searches for a new club for his client. Leão has been linked with United throughout the summer as Michael Carrick looks to add another explosive option capable of […] The post Wing wizard on Man United radar offered to shock club by super agent Jorge Mendes appeared first on CaughtOffside.
SEASON PREVIEW : United have missed out on two of their top targets and look short of the firepower to outbid their rivals ahead of a first full campaign under Carrick and the ultimate aim to challenge for the title once more, writes Richard Jolly
United have missed out on two of their top targets and look short of the firepower to outbid their rivals ahead of a first full campaign under Carrick and the ultimate aim to challenge for the title once more, writes Richard Jolly
Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha, one of the best dribblers in history, placed Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo for one particular reason. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo‘s dominance over the last two decades has defined modern soccer, sparking endless debates over who holds the title of the greatest of all time. Weighing in on the rivalry, Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha sided with the Argentine icon, citing one fundamental distinction between the two superstars. Born in Enugu, Okocha featured prominently in Nigeria‘s greatest football triumphs, including the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations title and the 1996 Olympic gold medal, while carving out an unforgettable career in Europe. Highlighted by his tenure at Paris Saint-Germain and his surprise free-agent move to Bolton Wanderers, the Nigerian built a lasting legacy as one of the most gifted dribblers in soccer history. Speaking with John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy on The Obi One Podcast on YouTube, Okocha was asked by the former Chelsea midfielder to settle the debate between the two legends, and he offered an emphatic response: “Messi, Messi. Ronaldo is a special player, but he is for me a goal scorer. He can score 10 million goals. He is a goal scorer. It’s like (Erling) Haaland. Haaland is a goal scorer.“ The Nigerian icon expanded on his view by highlighting the underlying artistic quality that sways the balance toward the Argentine. “But Messi, Messi is on another planet. Messi is an art. Messi was born to play football. He’ll get ill if he doesn’t play football. He’s a genius. I mean, you have to give it to him,” he said. Okocha also praised the remarkable consistency achieved by both icons throughout their careers, noting that while Cristiano Ronaldo’s success stems from relentless work ethic because “he’s not the most gifted player,” Messi operates on pure instinct. “But when it comes to natural gifted player, someone that is born to play football, someone that plays with ease, that doens’t force anything, like it’s his playground, is Messi,” the legend added. One ‘maverick’ placed just above Okocha In an era defined by classic playmakers like Rui Costa, Juan Roman Riquelme, Dennis Bergkamp, and Paul Scholes, Jay-Jay Okocha stood out as an exceptionally skilled midfielder who dismantled defenders with body feints, step-overs, and sudden bursts of acceleration. His flair and creativity earned him lasting status as an icon of individual artistry, a level of reverence few players ever achieve. When asked whether any fellow maverick possessed superior skill to his own, Okocha passed over a distinguished list of names including Gheorghe Hagi, Guti, Roberto Baggio, Nwankwo Kanu, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, and Zinedine Zidane. However, he singled out one former teammate above everyone else. Okocha acknowledged that Brazilian legend Ronaldinho stands as the lone player superior to him in raw dribbling ability and ball mastery. “Maybe because I had the privilege to play with him, to really see his talent and appreciate it,” Okocha stated.
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