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Rio Ferdinand: The thinking man's guide to defending
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United Reading the game, handling skilful players and staying calm under pressure – the Manchester United legend shows you the way
The ultimate agility workout for football
By Ben Welch published
Ashley Young Shimmy your way past lunging tackles thanks to these exercises from Manchester United and England winger, Ashley Young
Michael Carrick: Protecting the back four
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United From fighting fires started by the opposition to making attacking surges from deep, Manchester United's midfield sentry explains the art of the holding role
The holding role: What to do when you are overrun
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United Get tight and cut the space through the middle to stop a march on a goal, says Manchester United's Michael Carrick
Another club has entered the heavyweight fight for Matthijs de Ligt
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Real Madrid Sergio Ramos’s potential departure means Real Madrid could challenge rivals Barcelona for the signing of Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt, say reports.
Phil Neville: Sizing up your opponent
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United Former Everton captain Phil Neville talks you through an checklist for assessing his opponent and formulating a plan to stop them
Stay sharp with Manchester United
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United Want to maintain your match fitness, but find yourself short on time? Manchester United's head of sports science, Tony Strudwick, has a solution
Phil Jones: How to defend in 5 different situations
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United Manchester United and England defender Phil Jones barks out instructions for a host of match scenarios, from handling tricky opponents to sacrificing yourself for the team
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