Rebuilding a Giant | Manchester United | EASFC 25

[ShireNiner]

Sorry. 400+

[Caesar]

Lineup (4-4-2)
Hojlund --- Rashford (C)
Quenda --- Baleba --- Mainoo --- Garnacho
Carreras --- Branthwaite --- Bombito --- Dalot
Henderson

Death, taxes and Xixak playing 4-4-2

[Xixak]

United Announce 2028-29 Squad After Transfer Window Closes


The squad including Oliver Woolley who is on loan at Newcastle.

Manchester United enter the new season with a squad that blends elite star power, tactical clarity, and a renewed commitment to balance across the pitch. Ruben Amorim now has a group built to execute his evolving 4-4-2 aggressive pressing system, combining physicality, technical quality, and vertical threat.

At the back, Dean Henderson provides experience and leadership in goal, supported by a defence anchored by Jarrad Branthwaite and Moise Bombito. The pairing offers an ideal contrast of composure and recovery pace, while Diogo Dalot’s return at right back brings reliability and intelligence, allowing Alvaro Carreras to thrive on the left as a key attacking outlet. Youngsters Reece Ward, Harry Amass, and Marcus Knowles add depth and long-term upside.

Midfield is a major strength. Kobbie Mainoo, now firmly established as the team’s heartbeat, is complemented by Carlos Baleba’s power and dynamism, with Scott McTominay and Jack McGlynn providing valuable rotation. Hannibal adds edge and intensity when required.

Up front, United boast one of Europe’s most formidable strike partnerships. Rasmus Højlund leads the line with authority, while captain Marcus Rashford operates alongside him, supported by creative wide threats Alejandro Garnacho and Geovany Quenda. With youth prospects like Logan Marsden and experienced options such as Ben Brereton Díaz, United possess both depth and flexibility as they target silverware on multiple fronts.

[Xixak]

Such a United move to spend 200+ just to bring players back to the club they never should have sold in the first place.

Dat realism

Lineup (4-4-2)
Hojlund --- Rashford (C)
Quenda --- Baleba --- Mainoo --- Garnacho
Carreras --- Branthwaite --- Bombito --- Dalot
Henderson

Death, taxes and Xixak playing 4-4-2

Dread it, run from it, destiny still arrives

[Xixak]

United Win by Largest Margin in PL History in Thrashing of West Ham United

Saturday, September 9th, 2028
Premier League | Matchday #4
Old Trafford
Manchester United (1st) vs. West Ham United (16th)

11 - 0


Hannibal Mejbri scored an incredible bicycle kick to add insult to injury.

Lineup (4-4-2)
Hojlund --- Rashford (C)
Quenda --- Baleba --- Mainoo --- Garnacho
Carreras --- Branthwaite --- Bombito --- Dalot
Henderson

Match Facts
61% - Possession - 39%
21 - Shots - 1
164 - Passes Attempted - 132
93% - Pass Accuracy - 85%
11 - Tackles - 5

Match Events
7' R. Hojlund (MUN)
26' M. Rashford (MUN)
30' M. Rashford (MUN)
34' M. Rashford (MUN)
36' M. Rashford (MUN)
41' K. Mainoo (MUN)
45' R. Hojlund (MUN)
63' G. Quenda (MUN)
66' Hannibal (MUN)
72' M. Rashford (MUN)
80' Hannibal (MUN)

Man of the Match
Marcus Rashford (MUN): 10.0 rating, 5 goals, 1 assist

[Count]

I'm glad the game isn't too easy

[Xixak]

I'm glad the game isn't too easy

Yeah... might be a wrap on this one tbh. Getting way too easy to win.

[Xixak]

United Cruise Past Burnley to Make it Five Straight to Open the League Campaign

Saturday, September 16th, 2028
Premier League | Matchday #5
Turf Moor
Burnley (13th) vs. Manchester United (1st)

0 - 3


Paredes celebrates his goal from off the bench.

Lineup (4-4-2)
Hojlund --- Rashford (C)
Quenda --- Baleba --- Mainoo --- Garnacho
Carreras --- Branthwaite --- Bombito --- Dalot
Henderson

Match Facts
50% - Possession - 50%
6 - Shots - 8
169 - Passes Attempted - 137
89% - Pass Accuracy - 81%
8 - Tackles - 13

Match Events
15' K. Mainoo (MUN)
72' M. Rashford (MUN)
79' K. Paredes (MUN)

Man of the Match
Kobbie Mainoo (MUN): 8.6 rating, 1 goal

[Agent]

11-0 victory is nasty work. They wanted to forfeit

[Xixak]

11-0 victory is nasty work. They wanted to forfeit

We too nice for em