MAN UNITED 2, SWANSEA CITY 1 Manchester United halted their worst run for 26 years as they returned to winning ways against Swansea City at Old Trafford. After eight games without a victory in all competitions, this was certainly a much-needed success as the Reds climbed to fifth place in the Barclays Premier League. Second-half […]
Europe
Favourable draws in Europe for both Manchester City and Manchester United
Manchester City draw Dynamo Kiev Manchester United get FC Midtjylland Manchester City face a trip to Ukraine to face 500-1 outsiders Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League Round of 16. City last played Kiev in the last 16 of the Europa League in 2011 when they lost 2-1 on aggregate with Mario Balotelli sent off […]
Drama as Manchester City score three late goals to beat Borussia Monchengladbach and snatch top spot in their Champions League group
MAN CITY 4, BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH 2 What drama as Manchester City produced a remarkable and unlikely fightback to snatch an importable Champions League victory against Borussia Monchengladbach. The impressive Germans were 2-1 ahead with 10 minutes left as City, needing victory to stand a chance of topping group D, had been strangely out of sorts. […]
Manchester City youngsters suffer European blues losing to Athletic Bilbao
MAN CITY U21 1, ATHLETIC BILBAO U21 2 Manchester City under-21s remain bottom of group D in the Premier League International Cup following their home defeat by Spanish side Athletic Bilbao. It has been a far from distinguished campaign for City as they have so far picked up only one point from a possible nine. […]
Manchester United face possible early Champions League exit after failing to beat PSV Eindhoven
MAN UNITED 0, PSV EINDHOVEN 0 Manchester United’s lack of firepower is threatening a Champions League exit at the group stage. The goalless draw against PSV Eindhoven – the fourth 0-0 draw in the last seven games – leaves the Reds teetering on the edge of early elimination. And it is not inconceivable that Louis […]