Burkina Faso
Indonesia
Lithuania
Montenegro
Nigeria
North Macedonia
United Arab Emirates

Manchester United

sportsmole.co.uk, 23 July 2022, 11:59
Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho has said that he is "excited for the upcoming season", with the Englishman keen to move on from an underwhelming first campaign at Old Trafford.

The 22-year-old joined the Red Devils from Borussia Dortmund last summer and made 38 appearances during his first season with the 20-time English champions.

Sancho only managed five goals and three assists last term, though, while it was also a tough season for the team, who finished sixth in the Premier League table and failed to win a trophy.

Man United have been in impressive form during pre-season under new head coach Erik ten Hag, winning their first three friendlies against Liverpool, Melbourne Victory, Crystal Palace before drawing 2-2 with Aston Villa.

Sancho has scored three times on the club's tour of Thailand and Australia, with the attacker combining impressively with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in the final third of the field.

The former Manchester City youngster is confident that the 2022-23 season will prove to be a lot more successful for the club.

"It's my second year now, settling into the team, knowing how players play and I'm excited for the upcoming season, with a new manager and how he wants us to play, and I think it will be good for myself," Sancho told MUTV.

"The training, especially in pre-season, has been a real positive and all the lads have taken on board what he's saying; you can see it in the games, we're creating a lot more chances, keeping the ball more and just making good things out of the style we're playing.

"We've been having lots of meetings with the manager and understanding how he wants us to play and there's definitely been a big sign of everyone taking that on board and us producing what he wants to happen.

"You can see in the games, as I said before, with how we're playing and there being a lot more structure and opportunities to score, and we're keeping the ball more too and being effective [with it].

"Last year wasn't great and I feel like everyone has something to prove for this upcoming season. We don't want to put performances in like we did last year and upset the fans.

"Some fans travelled for a long time to get to the stadium and watch us not perform. I'm sure, this year, everyone is going to make up for that and make sure every game we play we put 100% in and make sure the fans are smiling at the end of the game."

Sancho played 67 minutes of Saturday's 2-2 draw with Villa in Perth, scoring in the 25th minute before turning provider for Rashford, who saw his effort deflect off Matty Cash and into the back of the net.

Man United will play their final two friendlies of the summer against Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano next weekend before opening their 2022-23 Premier League campaign at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on August 7.

Show more

Top News

20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City are said to have decided to step up their interest in Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa in response to Ederson's injury. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United have reportedly readied themselves for competition for £60m-rated Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, who is wanted by Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool boss Arne Slot has slammed those who have questioned the commitment of Trent Alexander-Arnold to the club amidst speculation he will join Real Madrid. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Federico Valverde scored a last-gasp winner as Real Madrid recorded a vital 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in Sunday night's La Liga contest at Bernabeu. 20 April 2025 talksport.com Leicester City have been relegated with not so much a whimper, but a feeble, miserable sigh. 20 April 2025 talksport.com Jamie Carragher believes Conor Bradley should be the starting right-back for Liverpool over Trent Alexander-Arnold until the summer. 20 April 2025 talksport.com If he is off to Real Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool with a priceless parting gift: victory and a magical memory. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Alejandro Garnacho's time at Manchester United could reportedly come to an end, with Atletico Madrid said to be the in the best position of three European clubs to secure his services. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Bidding for their first Premier League double over Tottenham Hotspur in the 21st century, Nottingham Forest head to North London for an Easter Monday date with the Lilywhites. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool are reported to hold interest in signing teenage wonderkid Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, with the club keen to secure their future in a post-Mohamed Salah world. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Paris Saint-Germain will continue in their pursuit of an unbeaten Ligue 1 season when they travel to the Stade de la Beaujoire to face Nantes on Tuesday night. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United are reported to be willing to spend in the region of £115m for the signature of RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool's 1-0 victory against Leicester City on Sunday afternoon means they need just one more win to be crowned Premier League champions. 20 April 2025 talksport.com Leicester have finally been put out of their misery with their relegation from the Premier League being confirmed after defeat to Liverpool. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Two La Liga teams in impressive form will lock horns at Mestalla for an intriguing match on Tuesday evening, with Valencia welcoming Espanyol. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has provided a positive update on the fitness of Bukayo Saka following Sunday's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town at Portman Road. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has insisted that the manner of their 2-1 victory over Fulham on Sunday afternoon "does not change the season". 20 April 2025 talksport.com Former Liverpool forward Fernando Morientes revealed he was 'scared to death' after a spending five days in hospital. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Athletic Bilbao defender Dani Vivian this summer. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City will be aiming to make it four wins from five in the Premier League when they welcome Aston Villa to the Etihad on Tuesday night. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Enzo Maresca's Chelsea climbed into the Premier League's Champions League spots when they beat derby rivals Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon. 20 April 2025 talksport.com The Premier League is back after a big week of European action, and talkSPORT are here to keep you up to date. 20 April 2025 talksport.com Kevin De Bruyne has opened up on his disbelief at Manchester City failing to offer him a new deal. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Pep Guardiola has the option to make multiple changes to his Manchester City side when they welcome Aston Villa to the Etihad in the Premier League on Tuesday. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Marcus Rashford could return to the starting lineup when Aston Villa make the trip to his hometown to face Manchester City in the Premier League on Tuesday. 20 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City and Aston Villa go head-to-head at the Etihad in the Premier League on Tuesday night in a crucial encounter in the race for Champions League qualification. 20 April 2025 talksport.com Leif Davis has been slammed for a horror challenge on Bukayo Saka that sent Ipswich Town down to ten men. 20 April 2025 talksport.com Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has called for the club to sign a new left-back ahead of a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold. 20 April 2025 talksport.com Sir Jim Ratcliffe was once again public enemy number one in the eyes of Manchester United fans ahead of their clash with Wolves. 20 April 2025 talksport.com The Premier League is back after a big week of European action, and talkSPORT are here to keep you up to date.