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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 Anthony Martial reacts during the Champions League group A soccer match between Galatasaray and Manchester United in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. (AP Photo)
Andy Mitten's hot take on Man United's 3-3 draw at Galatasaray

United blow a two-goal lead in Istanbul to leave them on the brink of Champions League elimination

FootballNovember 30, 2023
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes applauds the fans at the end of the UEFA Champions League Group A match at RAMS Park, Istanbul. Picture date: Wednesday November 29, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
Man United ratings v Galatasaray: Fernandes 8, Garnacho 7, Onana 4

United twice let slip two-goal leads to draw Champions League match in Istanbul 3-3

FootballNovember 30, 2023
Manchester United player Eric Cantona is escorted from the pitch by a policeman after he was sent off at the end of the Champions League second round match with Galatasaray at the Ali Sami Yen stadium, Istanbul, on November 3, 1993. Getty Images
'Welcome to Hell' and other memorable Manchester United European atmospheres

Ahead of their trip to Galatasaray, Andy Mitten recalls some of the Red Devils' best and worst nights on the road

FootballNovember 29, 2023
Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Manchester United - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - November 26, 2023 Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho reacts REUTERS/Molly Darlington NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS.
Man United ratings v Everton: Garnacho 8, Mainoo 8, Rashford 7

Erik ten Hag's side seal a 3-0 victory at Goodison Park, highlighted by Alejandro Garnacho's overhead kick

FootballNovember 27, 2023
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Roy Keane celebrate with the Premier League trophy after the match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in May 2003. Getty Images
Everton v Manchester United: Six classic Goodison Park battles

Ahead of what could be a final trip to the famous old ground, Andy Mitten recalls United's best and worst visits to the blue half of Merseyside

FootballNovember 26, 2023
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Luton Town - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - November 11, 2023 Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund reacts REUTERS/Phil Noble NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS.
Manchester United quiz: Hojlund, Jim Ratcliffe and more

Test your knowledge about the Red Devils

FootballNovember 21, 2023
Richard Arnold took over as Manchester United's chief executive in February 2022. AFP
Manchester United chief executive Arnold leaves club

Patrick Stewart set to take over in interim role before arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe

FootballNovember 15, 2023
Manchester United's Victor Lindelof (L) and Harry Maguire (R) in action against Andros Townsend of Luton Town during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Luton Town FC, in Manchester, Britain, 11 November 2023. EPA/PETER POWELL 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.
Man United ratings v Luton: Onana 7, Lindelof 7, Rashford 5

Erik ten Hag's team fight for 1-0 win at Old Trafford

FootballNovember 11, 2023
Ashley Westwood has taken over the Afghanistan national team. Picture: Bengaluru FC
ExclusiveAshley Westwood on Afghanistan, Sir Alex, India and his journey

Englishman tells the National about a colourful career that has taken him all the way from Old Trafford to Asia

FootballNovember 10, 2023
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - NOVEMBER 08: Erik ten Hag and Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United interact during the UEFA Champions League match between F.C. Copenhagen and Manchester United at Parken Stadium on November 08, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Maja Hitij / Getty Images)
Andy Mitten's hot take on Man United's 4-3 defeat in Copenhagen

United on the brink of an early exit from the Champions League after blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 4-3 on Wednesday to Copenhagen

FootballNovember 09, 2023
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes (L) celebrates with teammate Rasmus Hojlund after scoring a penalty goal in the UEFA Champions League Group A soccer match between FC Copenhagen and Manchester United at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, 08 November 2023. EPA / Liselotte Sabroe DENMARK OUT
Man United ratings v Copenhagen: Hojlund 8, Fernandes 8, Rashford 6

Danish side claim a dramatic 4-3 victory in Champions League Group A after Rashford receives a red card

FootballNovember 09, 2023
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with team-mates during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Saturday November 4, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Fulham. Photo credit should read: Kieran Cleeves/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.
Fulham v Man United ratings: Muniz 6; Fernandes 7, Antony 4

Red Devils grab last-gasp winner for under pressure manager Erik ten Hag

FootballNovember 04, 2023
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Joe Willock of Newcastle United celebrates with team mate Miguel Almiron after scoring their sides third goal during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on November 01, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)
Man United v Newcastle ratings: Casemiro 4, Martial 3; Willock 9

United's League Cup title defence ends with a 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford in a repeat of last season's final

FootballNovember 02, 2023
Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United, looks dejected after the team's defeat in the Premier League match against Manchester City. Getty Images
Ten Hag 'certain' Manchester United will turn season around

Dutch coach insists his side won't be feeling sorry for themselves when they face Newcastle in Carabao Cup

FootballOctober 31, 2023
Erling Haaland of Manchester City, left, and Bernardo Silva after the 3-0 win over Manchester United. EPA
Man United v Man City ratings: Rashford 4; Silva 9, Haaland 8

Disappointing day for the hosts as Pep Guardiola's side coast to derby victory at Old Trafford

FootballOctober 29, 2023
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