Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Preview:Manchester United vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the opening game of the Premier League season as Jose Mourinho's half-strength Manchester United take on Leicester City at Old Trafford.
Aug 9, 14:01
 Alexis Sanchez in action for Manchester United on February 11, 2018
Alexis Sanchez unhappy with Manchester United transfer business
Manchester United winger Alexis Sanchez admits that he would have liked the club to have signed "more world-class players" this summer.
Aug 9, 12:43
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during a Premier League match against Watford at Old Trafford
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho "not confident" of further signings
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that he is no longer focused on the transfer window as he does not expect any further signings to be made.
Aug 9, 09:09
 Wayne Rooney appears for DC United against the Vanncouver Whitecaps on July 14, 2018
Wayne Rooney: 'Manchester United need more signings'
Wayne Rooney says that Manchester United could require more fresh faces if they are to mount a Premier League title challenge.
Aug 8, 14:46
 Jerome Boateng in action for Bayern Munich in pre-season on August 7, 2018
Jerome Boateng 'snubs Manchester United due to Champions League concerns'
Jerome Boateng reportedly informs Manchester United that he is not interested in a move, leaving Paris Saint-Germain with a clear path to sign the Bayern Munich ace.
Aug 8, 09:54
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Jose Mourinho: 'Ed Woodward knows what I want'
Jose Mourinho emphasises that he is desperate for Manchester United to bring in more players before the transfer window closes next week.
Aug 5, 21:30
 Leicester City defender Harry Maguire in action during a Premier League match against Burnley in April 2018
Manchester United 'prepare bid for Harry Maguire'
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a bid for Leicester City defender Harry Maguire.
Aug 5, 15:55
 Joel Pereira concedes the first during the pre-season friendly between Club America and Manchester United on July 19, 2018
Manchester United goalkeeper Joel Pereira loaned to Vitoria de Setubal
Manchester United confirm that goalkeeper Joel Pereira has joined Portuguese club Vitoria de Setubal on a season-long loan.
Aug 2, 20:24
 Ander Herrera in action for Manchester United in the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Ander Herrera: 'I understand Jose Mourinho's frustrations'
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera says that he respects manager Jose Mourinho's comments regarding a lack of transfers and players on their pre-season tour.
Aug 2, 11:52
 Jack Butland in action for Stoke City on April 28, 2018
Gary Rowett: 'Jack Butland will stay at Stoke City'
Stoke City boss Gary Rowett says that he is confident goalkeeper Jack Butland will stay at the club ahead of the 2018-19 Championship season.
Aug 2, 10:31
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lee Grant: 'Jose Mourinho has been positive'
Manchester United goalkeeper Lee Grant insists that head coach Jose Mourinho has been delivering positive messages to the squad.
Jul 31, 10:59
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during a Premier League match against Watford at Old Trafford
Jose Mourinho: 'No big changes to team'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho admits that his team for the 2018-19 campaign will be similar to the one that competed last season.
Jul 31, 09:12
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Jose Mourinho expecting one more new arrival this summer
Jose Mourinho is "confident" of bringing one more player to Manchester United before the transfer window closes for business.
Jul 31, 08:59
 Stoke City's Lee Grant pictured on August 1, 2017
Lee Grant: 'I can be important for Manchester United'
Manchester United goalkeeper Lee Grant says that he can "offer something" to the team this season following his arrival from Stoke City.
Jul 29, 10:56
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Jose Mourinho frustrated by Manchester United transfer activity
Jose Mourinho suggests that he is unhappy with Manchester United's lack of transfer activity this summer amid his desire for two more signings.
Jul 29, 09:09
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Manchester United lose to Liverpool in Michigan
Manchester United suffer a 4-1 defeat to English rivals Liverpool in their International Champions Cup meeting on Saturday night.
Jul 28, 22:55
 Nemanja Matic in action for Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final on April 21, 2018
Jose Mourinho to use Nemanja Matic at centre-back?
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly considering Nemanja Matic as an option at centre-back, should the club fail to sign a new defender.
Jul 28, 11:13
 Sheffield Wednesday's Keiren Westwood on September 24, 2017
Report: Stoke City eyeing up Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Keiren Westwood
Stoke City are reportedly looking to sign Keiren Westwood from Sheffield Wednesday, as Jack Butland may join Lee Grant in exiting the bet365 Stadium.
Jul 27, 17:24
 Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring in the Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev on May 26, 2018
Jose Mourinho 'turned down proposal to sign Gareth Bale, Neymar'
A report claims that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho rejected Ed Woodward's proposal to chase one of Gareth Bale, Neymar or Kylian Mbappe this summer.
Jul 27, 16:50
 Alexis Sanchez in action for Manchester United on February 11, 2018
Manchester United beat AC Milan in epic penalty shootout
Manchester United eventually overcome AC Milan 9-8 in a penalty shootout after their International Champions Cup match in LA ends 1-1 inside 90 minutes.
Jul 26, 05:33
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Jose Mourinho 'demands more cash from Manchester United chiefs'
A report claims that Jose Mourinho has asked his bosses for more money to spend on defensive and midfield players ahead of the new campaign.
Jul 23, 17:32
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
San Jose Earthquakes, Manchester United play out goalless draw
Manchester United continue their preparations for the 2018-19 season with a goalless draw against San Jose Earthquakes at the Levi's Stadium in California.
Jul 22, 22:56
 Ander Herrera and Joe Corona in action during the pre-season friendly between Club America and Manchester United on July 19, 2018
Manchester United begin US tour with comeback draw against Club America
Manchester United begin their pre-season tour of the US with a 1-1 draw against Mexico's Club America at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Jul 20, 03:55
 Ander Herrera and Joe Corona in action during the pre-season friendly between Club America and Manchester United on July 19, 2018
Live Commentary: Club America 1-1 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive how Manchester United's started their pre-season tour of the US with a 1-1 draw with Club America, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
Jul 20, 01:00
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho speaks with Luke Shaw as he is substituted off against Bournemouth on December 13, 2017
Manchester United's pre-season squad revealed
Mason Greenwood and Tahith Chong are among those to be selected in the Manchester United squad for their pre-season tour of the United States.
Jul 15, 19:55
 Germany's Joshua Kimmich in action with Mexico's Hirving Lozano on June 17, 2018
Manchester United 'ready Hirving Lozano bid'
Manchester United prepare a £35.3m bid for PSV Eindhoven attacker Hirving Lozano, according to a report.
Jul 7, 19:04
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lee Grant joins Manchester United as backup goalkeeper
Lee Grant leaves Stoke City to join Manchester United as backup goalkeeper.
Jul 3, 18:20
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stoke City in talks with Bournemouth goalkeeper Adam Federici?
Stoke City are reportedly in talks with Bournemouth goalkeeper Adam Federici as a replacement for Lee Grant, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United.
Jul 2, 20:32
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manchester United 'keen to sign free agent Lee Grant'
Out-of-contract Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant is to be offered a one-year deal by Manchester United, according to a report.
Jun 28, 08:44
 Raheem Sterling celebrates with Kevin De Bruyne during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Preview:Stoke City vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's top-flight trip to relegation-threatened Stoke City.
Mar 11, 11:42
 Jack Butland in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017
Stoke City boss Paul Lambert pleased with Jack Butland reaction
Stoke City boss Paul Lambert says that goalkeeper Jack Butland has reacted 'brilliantly' since netting an own goal against Leicester City last weekend.
Mar 1, 16:53
 Lee Grant in action for Stoke City on October 2, 2016
Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant suffers broken wrist
Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant faces a number of weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a broken wrist ahead of last weekend's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Mar 1, 16:43
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Scott Carson signs new contract with Derby County
Derby County goalkeeper Scott Carson says that signing a contract extension until the summer of 2020 was "an easy decision" to make.
Jan 18, 16:08
 Jack Butland in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017
Team News: Jack Butland recovers from broken finger to start for Stoke City
Jack Butland recovers from a broken finger to return to Stoke City's starting XI for their Premier League meeting with Swansea City.
Dec 2, 14:12
 Sadio Mane scores the opener during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Liverpool on November 29, 2017
Mohamed Salah brace fires Liverpool up to fifth
Mohamed Salah comes off the bench to score twice as Liverpool beat Stoke City 3-0 and move fifth in the Premier League table as a result.
Nov 29, 21:53
 Joe Allen and Luka Milivojevic in action during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Stoke City on November 25, 2017
Crystal Palace leave it late to beat Stoke City
Crystal Palace come from behind to pick up only their second win of the season at the expense of Stoke City courtesy of goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mamadou Sakho.
Nov 25, 16:55
 Brighton manager Chris Hughton reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017
Brighton & Hove Albion come from behind twice to draw with Stoke City
Brighton & Hove Albion come from behind twice to claim a 2-2 draw with Stoke City at the Amex.
Nov 20, 21:51
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Peter Crouch remains on Stoke City bench
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes opts to keep Peter Crouch on the bench for the Premier League fixture at Brighton & Hove Albion.
Nov 20, 19:02
 Jack Butland in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017
Stoke City: 'Jack Butland worth more than Jordan Pickford'
Stoke City chief executive Tony Scholes suggests that his club would want significantly more than £30m if they were to sell goalkeeper Jack Butland.
Jun 16, 09:32
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Shay Given rules out retirement after Stoke City departure
Free agent Shay Given is hoping for one final challenge in the sport before bringing down the curtain on his long-running career.
Jun 4, 13:13
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