NORWICH CITY 0, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 For long stretches of this game Manchester United suffered from a lack of cutting edge until Wayne Rooney capitalised on a Norwich mistake to put Juan Mata through for a crucial goal, his ninth of the season, in the 72nd minute. The goal was somewhat undeserved but victory put […]
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Manchester United’s top-four hopes dealt blow after home draw against champions-elect Leicester City
MAN UNITED 1, LEICESTER CITY 1 Manchester United’s hopes of a top-four finish were dealt possibly a fatal blow as Leicester City inched ever closer to the Premier League title. The Reds find themselves four points behind fourth-placed Manchester City with three games left after their slip-up against the Foxes at Old Trafford. Leicester, however, […]
Drama as Anthony Martial’s injury-time winner against Everton books FA Cup final place for Manchester United
EVERTON 1, MAN UNITED 2 Anthony Martial’s dramatic stoppage time winner booked a 19th FA Cup final appearance for Manchester United. And the Frenchman’s 14th goal of the season sets up a repeat of the 1990 final against Crystal Palace. In what was an absorbing semi final at Wembley, there were numerous twists and turns […]
Manchester United’s victory against Crystal Palace keeps heat on Manchester City and Arsenal in race for Champions League place
MAN UNITED 2, CRYSTAL PALACE 0 Manchester United are suddenly putting the heat on neighbours City and Arsenal in pursuit of a Champions League place. With their rivals faltering in recent days, United’s sixth straight home Premier League victory against Crystal Palace moved them to within one point of the Gunners and two of City […]
Marcus Rashford helps keep alive Manchester United’s top four hopes on the day Aston Villa were relegated at Old Trafford
MAN UNITED 1, ASTON VILLA 0 Marcus Rashford is almost single-handedly keeping Manchester United in the hunt for a Champions League place. The 18-year-old striker was the Reds’ matchwinner as his seventh goal in 11 first-team appearances relegated Aston Villa who had to win at Old Trafford to prolong their agony. Rashford again delivered when […]