MAN UNITED 2, FC OTELUL GALATI 0. Manchester United inched ever closer to a place in the knockout phase of the Champions League following an unconvincing win over Romanian champions FC Otelul Galati. Antonio Valencia’s early strike and a late own goal from Cristian Sarghi set the Reds on the road to victory at Old […]
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Rooney spot on for Reds
OTELUL GALATI 0, MANCHESTER UNITED 2. Wayne Rooney finally ignited Manchester United’s faltering Champions League campaign in Romania against Otelul Galati. The striker scored two second-half penalties as the Reds recorded their first win in the group stage to prevent them making their worst-ever start in the competition. Suddenly thanks to Rooney’s double, United are in […]
City back from the brink
MANCHESTER CITY 2, VILLARREAL 1. Substitute Sergio Aguero’s dramatic late winner pulled Manchester City back from the brink of almost certain Champions League elimination. City’s dreams of Euro glory appeared to have died until the Argentine struck seconds before the end of the three minutes of stoppage time. Spanish side Villarreal had looked set to […]
Patrice Evra will pursue Luis Suarez allegations
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Patrice Evra will continue pursuing allegations of racist remarks allegedly made by Liverpool’s Luis Suarez after reporting them to referee Andre Marriner after the game at Anfield last Saturday. Ferguson commented: “Obviously Patrice feels aggrieved at what was said to him. It rests in the hands of the FA now.” […]
Ferdinand left out of England squad
Rio Ferdinand has been left out of the England squad for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro on Friday, while Man Utd team mate Danny Welbeck has secured a place among the forwards. Ashley Young was also named in the squad despite being rested from the Norwich City game, in which Welbeck scored, to rest […]