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Andy Mitten

Andy Mitten

European Football Correspondent
Barcelona and Manchester
Andy is an author of 12 books. He founded the best-selling United We Stand fanzine when he was 15.He's interviewed over 500 famous footballers past and present. Writing about football from Israel to Iran, Brazil to Barbados. Born and bred in Manchester, he divides his time between his city of birth and Barcelona.
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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, left, pulls up injured in the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa. Reuters
Man United player ratings v Aston Villa: Fernandes 7, Yoro 3, Cunha 8

United boss fears influential playmaker Fernandes faces extended spell on the sidelines after pulling up injured in 2-1 defeat at Villa Park

FootballDecember 22, 2025
Flamengo players celebrate winning the Copa Libertadores in Rio de Janeiro. EPA
South American heart, European mentality: Flamengo look to upset PSG in Doha

Ahead of Intercontinental Cup final, Jose Boto, the Rio club's sport director explains their rise to champions of Brazil and South America

FootballDecember 17, 2025
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Bournemouth. AFP
Man United player ratings v Bournemouth: Cunha 8, Fernandes 8, Yoro 5

United boss wants team to be more ruthless following pulsating 4-4 draw at Old Trafford

FootballDecember 16, 2025
The Fifa World Cup trophy during the draw for the 2026 finals in in Washington this month. AFP
Fans left fuming over exorbitant price of 2026 Fifa World Cup tickets

Tickets can cost more than $4,000 for the final with affordable passes expected to be out of reach of average fans travelling to North America

FootballDecember 14, 2025
Manchester United's Ayden Heaven, right, applauds the away fans after their 4-1 win at Wolves. PA
Man United defender Ayden Heaven on Wolves win, gaining Ruben Amorim's trust and targeting a return to Europe

Red Devils are sixth in the Premier League after their 4-1 victory at Molineux on Monday night

FootballDecember 09, 2025
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes applauds fans after the match at Molineux. Reuters
Man United player ratings v Wolves: Fernandes 8, Mbeumo 7, Heaven 6

United run out 4-1 winners courtesy of Bruno Fernandes' double and goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Mason Mount at Molineux

FootballDecember 09, 2025
Manchester United's Diogo Dalot celebrates scoring against West Ham United at Old Trafford. Reuters
Manchester United ratings v West Ham: Mazraoui 7, Dalot 6, Mbeumo 5

United miss chance to climb up table after draw at Old Trafford

FootballDecember 05, 2025
Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Manchester United - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - November 30, 2025 Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez and Mason Mount celebrate after the match REUTERS/Toby Melville EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. .
Mount 'buzzing' after finding his groove in Man United's win over Palace

Quick thinking from Bruno Fernandes and Mount helped clinch a rare away win

FootballDecember 01, 2025
Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Manchester United - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - November 30, 2025 Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo in action with Crystal Palace's Daichi Kamada Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. .
Man United player ratings v Crystal Palace: Zirkzee 7, Mbeumo 5, Yoro 4

United come from behind to take all three points away from Selhurst Park

FootballDecember 01, 2025
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye, left, slaps teammate Michael Keane before receiving a red card during the game against Manchester United. EPA
Manchester United ratings v Everton: Zirkzee fails to shine in Everton defeat

Dewsbury-Hall's goal seals David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager at 18th attempt

FootballNovember 25, 2025
Iraq's Zidane Iqbal, right, during the World Cup play-off second-leg match against the UAE at Basra International Stadium. AP
Iraq's Zidane Iqbal on beating UAE and being one game away from World Cup

Former Manchester United midfielder came off the bench to help team seal dramatic play-off win

FootballNovember 24, 2025
Robert Lewandowski opens the scoring at the revamped Camp Nou in Barcelona. Getty Images
Camp Nou reopening: €500 for main stand tickets as Barcelona cash in on tourists

Season ticket holders protected but US-inspired pricing proves divisive as Catalan giants thrash Athletic Club 4-0 on return to famous stadium

FootballNovember 23, 2025
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 18: Palestinian mascots line up on the pitch next to players from Catalonia, prior to the friendly match between Catalonia and Palestine at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. The Palestinian national team will play friendly matches against the Basque Country and Catalan national teams in a global demonstration of support and solidarity. (Photo by David Ramos / Getty Images)
Why Palestine's friendly against Catalonia was 'more than a football match'

Match in Spain received impressive support from fans and served as a tribute to those affected by crisis in Gaza

FootballNovember 19, 2025
England eased past Serbia last week to make it seven wins from seven in World Cup qualifying. AFP
Swiss model would shake up Uefa's tired World Cup qualification process

System has proved popular in Champions League and could inject some jeopardy into battle to reach global finals

FootballNovember 16, 2025
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola greets supporters after his team's victory over Liverpool in the Premier League. EPA
Managerial legend Guardiola as good as ever after 1,000 games

The City coach celebrated in style as his side produced their best performance of the season to thrash Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium

FootballNovember 10, 2025
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