Robin Van Persie was a big casualty for Manchester United as they crashed to a 2-1 defeat at the Liberty Stadium against Swansea City, who completed their double over United, and he was seen leaving the stadium on crutches and with a protective boot on his right ankle. United ended up losing only their second […]
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Manchester United count cost of failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League
Manchester United are counting the cost of failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. In the six months to December 2014, the club saw revenues fall 12.2% to £194.4million. The Reds also lost out on payments from Nike for failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League while falls in broadcast and matchday revenues […]
Manchester United overcome shock to beat Preston North End and claim quarter-final place in the FA Cup
PRESTON NORTH END 1, MAN UNITED 3 Manchester United had an almighty scare at League One club Preston North End before claiming their place in the quarter finals of the FA Cup and a glamour tie against holders Arsenal. The Reds were forced to do it the hard way battling back after Scott Laird had given […]
Van Gaal accepts United were lucky to beat Burnley after poor first half; acknowledges first whistles from Old Trafford crowd
MANCHESTER UNITED 3, BURNLEY 1 PHIL JONES AND DALEY BLIND OFF AFTER FIRST HALF INJURIES WHISTLES FROM CROWD DURING POOR FIRST HALF SUBSTITUTE CHRIS SMALLING SCORES TWICE WITH HIS HEAD DANNY INGS SCORES FOR BURNLEY ROBIN VAN PERSIE SEALS VICTORY WITH LATE PENALTY, UNITED’S FIRST OF THE SEASON Early substitute Chris Smalling scored a brace […]
Manchester United shares leap after new record television deal is announced
Shares in Manchester United leapt 5% as investors welcomed the sale of Premier League television rights for a record £5.136bn, a rise of 71% on the last deal. Amid widespread surprise at the size of the deal, even among football industry experts, Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore pledged money raised from the auction for rights […]