Jamie Jackson

Manchester Football Correspondent at The Guardian

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Articles

André Onana to start against Lyon but Ruben Amorim may eye new goalkeeper

5 days ago | theguardian.com | Jamie Jackson

Ruben Amorim will reinstate André Onana for Manchester United’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon but admits a new goalkeeper may be signed in the summer because “every position” will be evaluated. Amorim rested Onana and selected Altay Bayindir for Sunday’s 4-1 defeat by Newcastle at St James’ Park after the Cameroonian was culpable for Lyon’s goals in last week’s 2-2 draw in the opening leg.
Manchester United keeper Onana rested for Premier League trip to Newcastle

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Jamie Jackson

André Onana has been rested by Ruben Amorim for Manchester United’s trip to Newcastle on Sunday, after the No 1 was culpable for both goals in Thursday’s 2-2 Europa League draw at Lyon. While Altay Bayindir is set to make his Premier League debut at St James’ Park, the 29-year-old is likely to be recalled for Thursday’s quarter-final, second leg at Old Trafford, the Guardian understands. Onana was left behind when United travelled to Tyneside on Saturday.
De Bruyne leads Manchester City to comeback thrashing of Crystal Palace

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Jamie Jackson

A goal and an assist and a captain’s display that wrenched the contest from Crystal Palace: here was an afternoon to revel in the sublime talent of Kevin De Bruyne. At 33, he is in the autumn of one of the great careers, but on a sun-dappled east Manchester afternoon De Bruyne illustrated, yet again, his peerlessness. The truism that the best have a crucial extra moment to work with runs through De Bruyne’s decade in a Manchester City shirt, and was displayed in the goal crafted for Mateo Kovacic.
Manchester United investigate fan treatment after teargas incident in Lyon

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Jamie Jackson

Manchester United are investigating the treatment of their fans who attended Thursday’s 2-2 draw at Lyon. The local government admitted French police used teargas but said it was “proportionate” to restore calm. Posts on social media showed United fans feeling the effect of the spray at the Europa League quarter-final first leg. The Rhône prefecture said in a statement: “English fans were seated in the away section waiting to be allowed to join their bus.
Ruben Amorim backs André Onana despite mistakes in Lyon draw

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Jamie Jackson

Ruben Amorim said he is “really confident” in André Onana despite Manchester United’s No 1 making errors that handed Lyon both their goals in the first leg of Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final. Onana’s first mistake allowed Thiago Almada’s 25th-minute free-kick to bounce in. The second, in the last moments of added time, featured a weak push straight to Rayan Cherki, who equalised.
Onana’s errors cost Manchester United chance to gain advantage over Lyon

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Jamie Jackson

Joshua Zirkzee looked to have sealed a classic smash-and-grab victory when rising to head home Bruno Fernandes’s cross with 87 minutes on the clock. But deep in added time Rayan Cherki turned home after what appeared a second André Onana howler – the keeper pushing the ball straight out. This followed a first error that featured Thiago Almada’s dead ball skip straight past Onana and surely cause Nemajan Matic – an unused substitute – glee.
Eric Cantona accuses Sir Jim Ratcliffe of trying to ‘destroy’ Manchester United

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Jamie Jackson

Eric Cantona has accused Sir Jim Ratcliffe of trying to “destroy” Manchester United and said the minority owner rejected his offer to help rebuild the club. Cantona is considered one of United’s greatest footballers after playing for them for five years until summer 1997. On Saturday Cantona was at FC United of Manchester, which was founded by disaffected Manchester United fans in May 2005 in protest at Malcolm Glazer’s leveraged purchase of United, which loaded about £500m of debt on the club.
Eric Cantona accuses Sir Jim Ratcliffe of trying to ‘destroy’ Manchester United

1 week ago | msn.com | Jamie Jackson

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Matic calls Onana one of Manchester United’s worst goalkeepers after Lyon claim

1 week ago | msn.com | Jamie Jackson

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Manchester City freeze ticket prices for next season after fan protest

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Jamie Jackson

Manchester City have frozen the cost of general admission season tickets and individual match tickets for next season. The announcement was made a week after fans protested at the Etihad Stadium over ticket issues, including prices. The club said the decision was taken after consultation with City Matters, the official fan body.