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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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Royal Antwerp player Toby Alderweireld in action during the Uefa Champions League play-offs. EPA
Royal Antwerp: From 'Middle Ages' to Champions League

The National traces the journey of the Belgian club as they prepare to face European giants Barcelona

FootballSeptember 19, 2023
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 16, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Pascal Gross celebrates scoring their second goal 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 v Brighton ratings: Onana 5, Mejbri 7; Gross 9, Welbeck 8

Seagulls stun Erik ten Hag's side 3-1 to end their 31-game unbeaten run at Old Trafford

FootballSeptember 17, 2023
Harry Maguire applauds the fans after Manchester United's Premier League defeat at Arsenal on September 3, 2023. PA
Why Rodgers is wrong to blame Man United fans for Maguire abuse

Defender has been backed by majority of supporters at Old Trafford but needs to be playing regularly again

FootballSeptember 15, 2023
Jadon Sancho is at a crossroads in his Manchester United career. Getty
Sancho needs to repay Ten Hag for his support

Manchester United winger took to social media to air his grievance after being left out of team

FootballSeptember 06, 2023
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Casemiro of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on September 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele / Getty Images)
Andy Mitten's hot take on Arsenal's 3-1 win over Manchester United

Goals in injury time from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus inflict another Premier League defeat on United

FootballSeptember 04, 2023
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard reacts with the crowd during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United, in London, Britain, 03 September 2023. EPA/NEIL HALL 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.
Arsenal v Man United player ratings: Odegaard 9; Hojlund 7

Gunners strike twice in injury time to secure a 3-1 Premier League win at Emirates Stadium

FootballSeptember 04, 2023
Altay Bayindir has joined Manchester United from Fenerbahce. PA
Transfer deadline: Man United sign Bayindir with Reguilon on his way

Premier League club open to offers for Donny van de Beek, Eric Bailly and Mason Greenwood

FootballSeptember 01, 2023
Bruno Fernandes and his Manchester United teammates were given a favourable draw in the Champions League group stage. AP
Can Man United get out of their Champions League group?

Bayern Munich, Copenhagen and Galatasaray are opponents in Group A, but United's early season form raises questions over whether they can make knockout stage

FootballSeptember 01, 2023
Harry Maguire had been subject of a potential move to West Ham but, for now, he is remaining at Manchester United. Getty
Man United transfer latest: Maguire, midfielders and more activity

Ahead of Friday's transfer deadline, Andy Mitten provides the latest on the incomings and outgoings at Old Trafford

FootballAugust 29, 2023
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the team's third goal from the penalty-spot during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on August 26, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)
United v Forest ratings: Fernandes 8; Awoniyi 8

Erik ten Hag's team fight back to win at Old Trafford on Saturday

FootballAugust 26, 2023
Empty seats can be seen in the background at the Olympic Stadium during Barcelona's La Liga victory over Cadiz in the season opener on August 20, 2023. AFP
Barcelona attempt to navigate Camp Nou rebuild and financial crisis

There were 10,000 empty seats at Olympic Stadium for La Liga champions' opening game of new season at temporary home

FootballAugust 22, 2023
Barcelona stars Aitana Bonmati, left, and Salma Paralluelo after winning the Women's World Cup for Spain. Reuter
Andy Mitten: 'Huge day for Barca's women at World Cup'

Seven from Catalan team lined up for Spain and two for England, while Xavi's men win first league game away from Camp Nou

FootballAugust 21, 2023
Mason Greenwood last played for Manchester United in January 2022. PA
Manchester United announce that Greenwood will be leaving club

Young forward and club 'mutually agreed' that his future lies away from Old Trafford

FootballAugust 21, 2023
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate Heung-Min Son following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 19, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose / Getty Images)
Spurs v Man United ratings: Maddison 8, Son 7; Onana 7, Mount 5

Spurs earn a deserved 2-0 Premier League win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

FootballAugust 20, 2023
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - August 14, 2023 Manchester United's Raphael Varane celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Dylan Martinez EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 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 v Wolves ratings: Onana 7, Mount 5; Semedo 7, Neto 6

Erik ten Hag's team struggle during 1-0 victory at home

FootballAugust 15, 2023
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