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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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Barcelona's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Olympiacos in the Champions League. Reuters
Real v Barca: Rashford's chance to shine in his first Clasico

Mancunian, who is beginning to make an impact at Barca, wants to stay at Spanish club

FootballOctober 25, 2025
Manchester United's English defender #05 Harry Maguire celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 19, 2025. (Photo by PETER POWELL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
Maguire's Man United redemption arc poses contract dilemma for club

Centre-back, who scored winner at Liverpool on Sunday, in no hurry to quit Old Trafford despite tough times in recent seasons

FootballOctober 23, 2025
Qarabag players celebrate scoring their first goal against FC Copenhagen. Reuters
Surprise package Qarabag out to extend dream start to Champions League

Azerbaijani side have won their opening two games having come through gruelling qualifying process

FootballOctober 22, 2025
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Harry Maguire of Manchester United celebrates victory following the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 19, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine / Getty Images)
Liverpool v United ratings: Gakpo 8, Isak 4; Mbeumo 9, Maguire 9

Red Devils earn first win at Anfield since 2016 while the Premier League champions have now lost four games in a row across all competitions

FootballOctober 20, 2025
The San Siro stadium in Milan is one of the most recognisable football venues in the world. AFP
Milan continue renaissance as San Siro looks for next chapter in storied history

Venerated venue - shared by Milan and Inter - is set to make way for new and modern stadium, reflecting Serie A's hope to reach the top once again

FootballOctober 14, 2025
Iraq's Zidane Iqbal celebrates with Merchas Doski after scoring against Indonesia. Reuters
Iraq manager Arnold insists pressure is on Saudi Arabia ahead of World Cup clash

Coach backs players to seal 'dream' spot at finals in North America

FootballOctober 14, 2025
Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday October 4, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised 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.
Take Andy Mitten's Manchester United 2025/26 quiz

Test your knowledge about all things Red Devils

FootballOctober 10, 2025
Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday October 4, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised 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.
Man United ratings v Sunderland: Mount 8, Sesko 8, Fernandes 7

Ruben Amorim's team clinch 2-0 win at Old Trafford

FootballOctober 04, 2025
Nuno Mendes, left, and Achraf Hakimi have flourished at PSG. Reuters/Getty Images
Mendes and Hakimi: The world's best full-back pairing shining at PSG

Quality of European champions' defenders on show in midweek victory over Barcelona

FootballOctober 02, 2025
Tyrell Malacia has played 47 times for Manchester United since joining from Feyenoord in 2022. Getty Images
Tyrell Malacia to meet Ruben Amorim over Manchester United first-team return

Dutch defender has been training alone at Trafford FC in England’s eighth tier of football

FootballSeptember 30, 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim shows his frustration at Brentford. Reuters
Tide turning against Man United boss Amorim after bruising Brentford defeat

Fans' patience wearing thin after latest setback for club's under-pressure manager

FootballSeptember 28, 2025
Santi Cazorla of Real Oviedo is challenged by Yvan Neyou of Getafe CF. Getty Images
Cazorla and Oviedo face Barca test as Paunovic and Fortune bid to keep club up

Asturian side back in top-flight after 24-year absence with local hero still playing at 40 and nomadic management duo in the dugout

FootballSeptember 25, 2025
Manchester United's Luke Shaw, right, battles with Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez. Reuters
Shaw: Keane was right to criticise me but Man United can build on Chelsea win

Defender says victory over Blues - one week after derby disappointment - sets a benchmark for performances going forward

FootballSeptember 21, 2025
Barcelona's Marcus Rashford, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Newcastle United with Jules Kounde. AP
Rashford back among the goals and beginning to repay Barcelona's faith

Popular with teammates, wanted by his coach, and two goals against Newcastle can be the springboard for even more things to come

FootballSeptember 19, 2025
Tyrhys Dolans, right, is part of an Espanyol side that is making the right moves. EPA
Espanyol search for a winning formula in the shadow of their illustrious neighbours

Under new ownership, team has made a positive start to season with emphasis on shrewd business and home-grown talent

FootballSeptember 19, 2025
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