Manchester United defied their critics with a 2-0 win over a predictable West Ham side at Upton Park with a brace of goals by Wayne Rooney, including a contender for goal of the season from the half way line, which took him to third in the all-time United goal scoring records.
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Sergio Aguero ruled out of Manchester derby with hamstring problem
Manchester City’s top scorer Sergio Aguero was today ruled out of next Tuesday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford with a hamstring injury
Robin Van Persie ruled out for 4-6 weeks
Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks with sprained knee and will miss both legs of their Champions League tie with Bayern Munich plus most of United’s vital run-in as they attempt to qualify for European competition next season.
Manchester United draw Bayern Munich
Manchester United have drawn reigning holders Bayern Munich in next month’s quarter finals of the Champions League. Read on for details of the rest of the draw and dates.
Van Persie hat trick seals great United fightback
MAN UNITED 3, OLYMPIACOS 0 (United won 3-2 on aggregate) Robin van Persie’s brilliant hat trick helped Manchester United stage a great recovery and claim a place in the quarter finals of the Champions League. The Dutchman almost single handedly destroyed Olympiacos on a night when they overturned a two-goal deficit from the first leg in […]