MAN UNITED 2, WEST HAM 1 Manager Louis van Gaal praised the fighting spirit of his 10-man Manchester United side following their hard-earned home win against West Ham. The Dutchman says his players were rewarded for their efforts as they recorded only their second victory in six Premier League matches. He said: “We had to […]
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Class of 92 set to team up with Singapore billionaire Peter Lim at Salford City
Singapore billionaire Peter Lim is set to buy a 50-per-cent stake in Salford City, the club which has been taken over by the “Class of 92”. He has agreed a deal with former Manchester United players Ryan Giggs, Gary and Phil Neville, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes. Lim, a stockbroker, withdrew a bid to buy […]
Foxes capitalise on United defensive slips
LEICESTER CITY 5, MANCHESTER UNITED 3 Falcao makes his first start for United with Juan Mata left out – creates the opening goal for Robin Van Persie and hits the crossbar; Leonardo Ullua reduces deficit; Jonny Evans limps off in the first half, later seen on crutches and wearing a protective boot; Angel Di Maria […]
Manchester United budget for a third-place finish and Champions League return
Manchester United is desperate for a returns to the Champions League following their £150million spending spree and has budgeted for a third-place finish this season, according to executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. In a conference call to investors after revealing the club’s full-year results on Wednesday, Mr Woodward was bullish on prospects having appointed Louis van Gaal and sanctioning […]
New-look Manchester United turn on the style to beat QPR
MAN UNITED 4, QPR 0 Manchester United rediscovered their swagger of old on the day when Louis van Gaal recorded his first victory as manager. The Reds, who had five of their new signings appearing on the Old Trafford team sheet for the first time, overpowered newly-promoted Queens Park Rangers to record their first Premier […]