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Young, Smalling and Blind! Manchester United were a very different side the last time they faced Ipswich Town
Manchester United looked very unrecognizable the last time they faced the now-newly-promoted Ipswich Town.
It’s Manchester United vs. Ipswich Town this weekend, and the game marks the debut of the Red Devils’ new manager Ruben Amorim. While they have looked a mere shadow of themselves ever since Sir Alex Ferguson departed in 2013, Amorim’s arrival has sparked a fresh breath of belief in the red side of Manchester.
In this article we take a look at the last time Manchester United faced Ipswich Town. Ipswich, being a newly-promoted team, haven’t faced the big teams in the EPL for a while. The last time they took on Man United, it was the 23rd of September, 2015 in the 3rd round of the League Cup. The Red Devils eased to a 3-0 victory.
Here is a look at how Manchester United lined up the last time they faced Ipswich Town.
GK – David de Gea
The iconic Spanish shot-stopper went on to be a regular starter for Manchester United until 2023 (starting from 2011). He now plays for Fiorentina in the Serie A, after being a free agent for a year, between 2023 and 2024.
CB – Chris Smalling
Having joined Manchester United in 2010, Smalling went on to be a part of the team until 2020, before his departure to Roma (following a one-year loan deal there, 2019/20). He now plays for Al-Fayha in the Saudi Pro League.
CB – Daley Blind
Daley Blind was in his second year at Manchester United. He left the club in 2018 to join Ajax. After 5 years, he ended up in Bayern Munich for a short half-season spell. Then, he joined Girona in LaLiga, and has been a regular starter for them ever since.
LB – Ashley Young
Ashley Young was in his early years as a full-back. He remained a part of Manchester United until 2020, before joining Inter Milan for a year. In 2021, Young joined Aston Villa. After 2 years at the club, Young joined Everton, and has been a regular starter there, going strong at almost 40 years of age.
RB – Antonio Valencia
Antonio Valencia spent a decade at Manchester United before leaving them in 2019. He hung up his boots in 2021, at 35 years of age.
CDM – Ander Herrera
Ander Herrera’s role at Manchester United was underrated. The midfielder was a part of the club for 5 years, making over 130 league appearances. He joined PSG in 2019. After leaving PSG in 2023, he joined Athletic Bilbao (having already played in the 2022/23 season for them on loan).
CM – Andreas Pereira
Andreas Pereira was in his formative years at Manchester United. Although he was a part of the club until 2022, starting from 2014, he made just 45 league appearances for them. He had also gone on multiple loan spells during his time there. He now is a regular starter for Fulham.
CM – Bastian Schweinsteiger
The legendary German midfielder was in his first season at Manchester United. He left the club in 2017 to join Chicago Fire. In 2019 he hung up his boots.
CM – Marouane Fellaini
One of David Moyes’ favorite men, Fellaini joined Manchester United in 2013. He was a part of the club until 2019. He then joined Chinese club Shandong Taishan. Fellaini hung up his boots in 2024, after 5 years with the Chinese club.
CAM – Juan Mata
The immaculate Juan Mata was in his second season at Manchester United. He went on to be a part of the club until 2022, making close to 200 league appearances. Mata now plays for Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia.
ST – Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney, arguably the greatest ever Manchester United player. Rooney was in his final seasons at Manchester United. He left the club in 2017, to return to boyhood club Everton. After a year there, he joined MLS club D.C. United in 2018. He retired in 2021, having last played for Derby County. He is now the head coach of Plymouth Argyle.
London City Lionesses host Everton at the CopperJax Community Stadium on Sunday in what could prove to be a comfortable afternoon for the promoted side. The Lionesses sit 6th with 19 points from 14 matches after beating Brighton 2-1 last weekend, while Everton occupy 9th with 11 points despite finally breaking their Goodison Park curse with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa.
This match represents London City’s chance to complete their first ever WSL double over any opponent after shocking Everton 2-1 away at Goodison Park in September. That landmark result marked the club’s maiden WSL victory, and Brian Sorensen’s side has shown precious little to suggest they can prevent a repeat performance.
Kick-off: 12:00 GMT, Sunday, February 8, 2026
Venue: CopperJax Community Stadium, Bromley
TV: Sky Sports and YouTube
Lionesses Finding Their Feet in Top Flight
Jocelyn Prêcheur’s side showed tremendous character to come from behind against Brighton, with Freya Godfrey’s stunning strike securing all three points. The newly promoted outfit have exceeded expectations in their debut WSL campaign, sitting comfortably in mid table while playing attractive football.
Captain Kosovare Asllani continues to demonstrate why Michele Kang broke the bank to bring the Swedish international to Bromley. The former Paris Saint Germain star has been instrumental in London City’s impressive adaptation to life in the top flight, providing leadership and quality that has surprised many doubters.
Everton Clinging to Survival Hopes
Martina Fernandez’s brace finally gave Sorensen his first Goodison Park win, but one victory changes nothing about Everton’s dire predicament. The Toffees have won just three league matches all season and remain dangerously close to the relegation zone with Liverpool and West Ham lurking ominously below them.
The January loan signing of Inma Gabarro from Sevilla smacks of desperation rather than smart recruitment. Everton needs a miracle to avoid finishing in the bottom two, and another defeat here would pile enormous pressure on Sorensen ahead of a brutal February fixture list.
Predicted Lineups:
London City Lionesses (4-2-3-1): Lete; Kennedy, Kumagai, Minami, Imuran; Roddar, Marcetto; Godfrey, Asllani, Goodwin; Corrales
Everton (4-1-4-1): Brosnan; Kitagawa, Fernandez, Mace, Blundell; Hayashi; Momiki, Wheeler, Gabarro, Vignola; van Gool
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Everton WFC Sack Manager After Three and Half Years as Scott Phelan Named Interim Boss for Remainder of Season
Everton Women have parted company with manager Brian Sorensen with immediate effect after more than three and a half years in charge.
The Danish boss departs alongside assistant coaches Stephen Neligan and Ashley Tootle following a disastrous start to the season that saw the Toffees win just one of their opening 14 WSL matches.
Everton Under 18s coach Scott Phelan will take charge of the women’s team for the remainder of the season as interim head coach, with the 37 year old former Everton academy graduate assisted by Jennifer Foster and goalkeeping coach Ian McCaldon.
Terrible Home Record Proves Decisive
The decision to sack Sorensen comes despite Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Goodison Park, which was secured thanks to a late Martina Fernandez winner. However, that result represented Everton’s first league win of the season after a shocking run of six straight home defeats to start the campaign.
Five of those losses came at their new home Goodison Park following the men’s first team’s move to Hill Dickinson Stadium in the summer. This frankly unacceptable home record made Sorensen’s position untenable regardless of the Villa win.
Phelan Faces Huge Challenge
Everton CEO Angus Kinnear thanked the departing coaching staff but admitted a change was necessary. “Sunday’s first win of the season at Goodison Park was important, but it has become evident that a change of direction is necessary to ensure the progression on the pitch we are all striving for.”
The Toffees currently sit ninth in the WSL table, just four points above bottom placed Liverpool. Phelan’s first match in temporary charge takes place this Sunday when Everton travel to London City Lionesses, where new signing Zara Kramžar could make her debut.
Also read: Hannah Forshaw to Step Down as Everton Women CEO After Just One Season
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Everton WFC Sign Slovenian Midfielder on Deadline Day as 20-Year-Old Becomes First Player From Her Nation to Play in WSL
Everton completed a deadline day signing of Slovenian midfielder Zara Kramžar, with the 20 year old set to make history as the first player from her nation to feature in the Women’s Super League. The Toffees secured their new star late in the transfer window during what proved to be a chaotic period for the club.
Kramžar joins from Italian side Roma, where she spent the past two years after breaking through in her home country. The midfielder became the first player born in 2006 to play in Serie A and won back to back titles with Roma before being loaned to Como for experience.
Young Star Targets WSL Success
“I feel so excited. I think we all worked a lot for this. I am happy to be here and start my journey,” Kramžar explained after completing the move. “It is nice to be the first Slovenian in the WSL. I am excited to show on the pitch what I can do now.”
The midfielder also revealed her long held ambition to play in England. “I enjoyed playing in Italy but I’ve always wanted to go to England, I think it is the best league in the world. I am excited to see the level here.”
Arrives During Chaotic Period at Everton
Kramžar’s signing came during an extremely turbulent time for the Toffees. Brian Sorensen was in charge when she signed, but just hours after her arrival in Merseyside, the Danish manager was sacked following poor results.
Scott Phelan has been announced as interim manager for the remainder of the season, meaning Kramžar will play under a different boss than the one who brought her to the club. This is hardly ideal for a young player moving to a new league, but the 20 year old will be determined to make an immediate impact.
Everton face London City Lionesses this weekend, where Kramžar could potentially make her debut and WSL history.
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