Zlatan debuts, impresses. United dominate Galatasaray

Manchester United ended their pre season on a high, after they beat Galatasaray 5-2, despite trailing 1-2 at half time.
Zlatan made his unofficial debut with the club, and scored an audacious overhead kick just four minutes after kick off, displaying the class other Premier League clubs will have to face.
Eighteen minutes later, Galatasaray drew level through Sinan Gumus, who headed the ball past David De Gea after a well threaded cross from Wesley Sneijder and some dreadful marking from Zlatan.
The Turkish side marched ahead in the 40th minute, when the impressive Bruma curled the ball around De Gea, into the right corner.
In the second half, it rained magnificent goals from the Reds, who were wearing white in the match. Valencia, who was the provider of Zlatan's goal, crossed again to find Wayne Rooney, who opened his pre season goal account. Three minutes later, Rooney again scored from the penalty spot to make the score 3-2, after Marcus Rashford was brought down after a glorious run.
A fourth goal followed soon when Fellaini hit a well placed header over Muslera's head, and the provider of the cross was Valencia yet again, who acquired his third assist of the match.
Juan Mata ended the rampage by scoring United's fifth and last goal, after spinning through the defenders, passing it to Michael Carrick, who struck a low cross which was slided in the goal by Mata.
The score line displayed a complete Manchester United domination and Zlatan showed what he was worth, but the defence still remains a concern for Jose Mourinho as United kick off their season with a match for the FA Community Shield against Leicester City.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic hits an overbead kick to score his first goal for United

Bitter taste of defeat for Mourinho and Co.

The opening match of Tour 2016 in Shanghai, China, ended in a loss for Manchester United, as they were thrashed 4-1 by German club Borussia Dortmund.

Dortmund marched to a two goal lead in the first half, and the goals came from a free kick and a penalty kick. United failed to have much of an impact and they further fell behind 3-0 after half time, from a commendable solo goal from youngster Ousmane Dembele.

New signing and ex Dortmund player Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored his first unofficial goal for the club, but that only proved to be a consolation after the Reds further fell behind 4-1 after a superb Castro goal.

Man United next face city rivals Manchester City, and Jose Mourinho would be hoping to make the players demonstrate his preferred playing style on the pitch.

Jose Mourinho's campaign kicks off with a victory

The Jose Mourinho era at Manchester United had a pleasant start, as the club comfortably beat Wigan Athletic 2-0 in their first pre season friendly.
Both the goals were bagged by half time substitutes Will Keane and Andreas Pereira, and it took the players only three minutes after half time to net their first goal.
Eric Bailly and Henrikh Mkhitaryan received their Man United debuts, and both of them impressed, especially Mkhitaryan, whose instinctive passes and vision were something to praise. Luke Shaw returned to the squad too, ten months after his terrible double fracture against PSV Eidenhoven.
The fans were enthusiastic as expected, and they had a lot of Mourinho songs to sing. The zeal amongst the fans is back, let's see if Jose Mourinho and his team give them a reason to extend it througout the season.

Andres Pereira celebrates his goal

Jose Mourinho makes third United signing

Manchester United have completed the signing of  27 year old Armenian right winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan, from the German club Borussia Dortmund. Henrikh has signed a contract for four years with an option to extend for a year.
Mkhitaryan joined Dortmund in 2013 and has scored 41 goals for them. He was voted the Bundesliga player of the season for 2015/16 in a poll of his fellow professionals.

Mkhitaryan says a move to Old Trafford is a "dream come true".

"I am excited to play for a club with such an illustrious history and hope to be part of it for a long time. I thank the trust the club and Jose Mourinho have put in me. Finally, I believe playing for such a great club honours my father’s memory, and the inspiration and drive he gave to me when I was young."

Jose Mourinho adds: "Henrikh is a very talented footballer who has been in such prolific form for both his club and his country. He is a real team player with great skill, vision and also has a good eye for goal. I am delighted he has chosen to sign for United. I believe he will make an impact on the team very quickly as his style of play is suited to the Premier League. We are all looking forward to working with him."

Ryan Giggs bids farewell after 29 not so long years

Man United legend Ryan Giggs has announced his departure from the club after a splendid career as a player and in the managerial staff.
Giggs holds the record for the most United appearances and has won every major honour with the club. An evident reason behind him leaving is that he was not guaranteed a role as the Manchester United manager after Jose Mourinho's tenure ended.

In a statement issued on the United website he said: "After 29 seasons at Manchester United as a player and assistant manager, I know winning is in the DNA of this club - giving youth a chance, and playing attacking and exciting football. It’s healthy to have high expectations, it’s right to expect to win. Manchester United expects, deserves, nothing less.

"This is why it is a huge decision for me to step away from the club that has been my life since the age of 14. It has not been a decision that I have made lightly. I'll take away so many special memories as well as a lifetime of experiences that will, I hope, serve me well in the future.

However, the time feels right and, although I have no immediate plans to step into management, it is where I want to be."

I hope that Giggs is able to acquire some managerial experience so that he is capable of taking over as Man United manager in the near future.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic chooses Manchester as his next destination

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced that he'll be  playing for Manchester United the next season. 
The sensational forward is known for his strength, his magnificent striking ability and his witty one liners, which make him one of the most entertaining and best players in the world. Zlatan has played for reputed clubs like Inter Milan, FC Barcelona, and has spent his most recent years in France, playing for Paris St Germain. Ibrahimovic will now be playing to win a league title in a fifth major European league, and will be working under Jose Mourinho, who also managed Zlatan during his tenure at Inter Milan. Both of them share a common enemy in recently appointed Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
The 34 year old striker is still subject to a medical and will most probably make his debut for the club in a pre season friendly in his own country, Sweden. I hope that Zlatan is able to live up to his standards in the English Premier League too, the last league he needs to win in order to become the ultimate champion of the major European leagues.

Manchster United release two first team players

Victor Valdes and Nick Powell have been released by Manchester United.

Both of the players had their contracts ending with the club this summer, but none of them were offered a new one and were released on free transfers.

Powell's career didn't click in at United, and he managed to make only nine first team appearances since signing from Crewe in 2012. The twenty two year old mid fielder has spent loan spells at Wigan Athletic, Leicester City and the most recent one at Hull City, where he made no more than two appearances.

As for Victor Valdes, he got a first team experience only twice in eighteen months at the club. United acquired the goalkeeper's services as a free agent from FC Barcelona in 2015, but due to his refusal to Louis Van Gaal to play with the reserve squad, he was asked to find a new club by the Manchester United ex manager, and was sent on loan for the second half of last season.

It's sad to see them both leave the club on a bad note, but some things are just not meant to be. I wish them good luck for their future.

-Kanav

Victor Vades

                                       

Nick Powell