There were no top flight show-downs in the fifth round draw of the FA Cup and both Manchester clubs will be away to Championship clubs after the draw meant relatively local games for fans of both clubs. Blackburn Rovers will host holders Manchester United. The struggling Championship side has earned just 25 points this season […]
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Manchester United ring changes but avoid FA Cup upset as they beat Wigan Athletic 4-0
MAN UNITED 4, WIGAN ATHLETIC 0 Manchester United made sweeping changes but, unlike other Premier League sides who did likewise, avoided an exit from the Emirates FA Cup. While Liverpool and Hull lost to lower league opponents and Tottenham scraped past minnows Wycombe, United breezed past Championship club Wigan Athletic at Old Trafford. It took […]
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 […]
Record-breaking Wayne Rooney comes off the bench to rescue a point for Manchester United in added time at Stoke with a stunning free kick
STOKE CITY 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 Juan Mata own goal cancelled out by stunning Wayne Rooney free kick in injury time Rooney’s goal is his 250th for Manchester United, 1 clear of Sir Bobby Charlton, and makes him United’s all-time top goalscorer. Wayne Rooney came off the bench and notched up goal number 250 for […]
Manchester United denied 10 straight victories as they are held at home by Liverpool
MAN UNITED 1, LIVERPOOL 1 Manchester United failed to make it a perfect 10 straight victories at they were held at home by Liverpool. The Reds came up short and were indebted to an 84th minute equaliser from Zlatan Ibrahimovic as they staved off defeat. It looked as though James Milner’s first-half penalty would give […]