OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2, BURTON ALBION 3 Oldham Athletic were knocked out of the Carabao Cup following an absorbing second half to their first-round tie at home to Burton Albion. After a goalless opening period which meandered along, the game exploded to life after the restart when all five goals were scored. Luke Varney gave the […]
League Cup
Jose Mourinho becomes first Manchester United manager to win a trophy in his first season as Reds beat Southampton in thrilling EFL Cup final
MAN UTD 3, SOUTHAMPTON 2 Jose Mourinho created history by becoming the first Manchester United manager to win a piece of silverware in his first season…but only just. The final of the EFL Cup final was, however, far from the stroll many had predicted for United as they overcame spirited Southampton at Wembley to win […]
Manchester United get Rostov tie in Europa League round of 16
Manchester United’s reward for beating St Etienne 1-0 (4-0 on aggregate) in the Europa League is a tie against Russian club Rostov in the last 16. Despite being the lowest ranked team left in the competition, a trip to Russia was hardly the best preparation ahead of a trip to Chelsea in the FA Cup […]
Manchester United defeated at Hull City but progress to the EFL Cup final with aggregate win
HULL CITY 2, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 (EFL Cup semi-final, UNITED WIN 3-2 ON AGGREGATE) Tom Huddlestone penalty gives Hull City the lead Paul Pogba levels the game in the second half Oumar Niasse scores the winner on the night for Hull City Manchester United progress to the EFL Cup final 3-2 on aggregate despite losing for […]
Manchester United take two-goal lead to Hull City for second leg of EFL Cup semi-final
MAN UNITED 2, HULL CITY 0 Goals from Juan Mata and Marouane Fellaini, two of David Moyes’ signings for Manchester United, took Jose Mourinho to within touching distance of another Wembley appearance. United take a 2-0 lead to Hull City later this month for the second leg of their EFL Cup semi final knowing it […]