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George Smith

Sheffield

Senior Football Writer at Manchester Evening News

Manchester United writer for the Manchester Evening News, part of Reach PLC. Co-host @Champchatpod24. Will often post about the Championship. Views are my own.

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  • 6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | George Smith

    Diogo Dalot netted Man United's second goal in their pulsating 5-4 Europa League quarter-final win over Lyon at Old Trafford. Diogo Dalot admitted he "didn't know" what to do with himself following Harry Maguire's dramatic winner for Manchester United against Lyon at Old Trafford on Thursday night.

  • 6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | George Smith

    Man United advanced to the Europa League semi-finals with a 7-6 aggregate victory over Lyon. Midfield duo Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro will be available for Manchester United's Europa League semi-final first leg against Athletic Bilbaoafter avoiding yellow cards against Lyon. United progressed to the semi-finals of the competition on Thursday night with a dramatic 5-4 victory over the French side at Old Trafford.

  • 6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | George Smith

    Man United head coach Ruben Amorim has named the same starting XI for the third time in four games. Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim believes the starting line-up he has named against Lyon this evening is the "best XI" currently available to him. The United boss has named the exact same line-up that started last week's 2-2 draw in the first leg at the Groupama Stadium, meaning he has made five changes from Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United at St James' Park.

  • 1 week ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | George Smith

    The Premier League has confirmed the broadcast selections for the penultimate weekend of the season. Manchester United's trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea next month has been rearranged following the latest broadcast selections. Originally scheduled to travel to the capital to lock horns with Enzo Maresca's side on Sunday, May 18, United will now make the journey south on Friday, May 16, for an 8pm kick-off. The contest has been selected to be shown live on Sky Sports.

  • 1 week ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | George Smith

    Man United face Lyon in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final at Old Trafford this evening. Harry Maguire, Patrick Dorgu and Kobbie Mainoo are in contention to return to the Manchester United starting XI for tonight's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon at Old Trafford. The trio were among the players to arrive at Old Trafford shortly after 4pm ahead of this evening's 8pm kick-off.

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George Smith
George Smith @_GeorgeSmith99
11 Apr 25

Another case of Burnley just doing enough to get themselves over the line. They had to dig deep in that second half. But to have now gone 29 games unbeaten in the Championship is astonishing. In a league that is so unforgiving and so relentless, that deserves huge credit.

George Smith
George Smith @_GeorgeSmith99
11 Apr 25

It's a sublime pass from Josh Cullen, that. He is such a talented operator in the middle. Tidy finish from Hannibal Mejbri, too.

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George Smith
George Smith @_GeorgeSmith99
11 Apr 25

RT @Champchatpod24: The 2024/25 Championship campaign is heading for a thrilling climax! 🀩 To ensure you get the best possible coverage, f…