Manchester United have been drawn against Liverpool in the Third Round of the Capital One Cup. In what is expected to be the plum tie of the round United will welcome a Liverpool side that could feature Luis Suarez after his ten match ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic last season ends in a […]
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Heavyweights lack punch
MAN UTD 0, CHELSEA 0 David Moyes endured a frustrating first competitive match at Old Trafford as Manchester United were held to a goalless draw by Chelsea. Though Jose Mourinho will have gained most psychologically from the first clash of the campaign involving any of the Premier League heavyweights, United’s manager delivered an upbeat […]
Everton reject £28m combined United bid for Fellaini and Baines
Everton have described a renewed bid by Manchester United for Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines as “derisory and insulting.” United are believed to have bid £16m for Fellaini, whose £23.5m minimum release clause expired at the end of July, and £12m for Baines which was unimproved from July. David Moyes’ United started their season with […]
Van Persie and Welbeck double strikes ensure flying start for Moyes’ United
SWANSEA 1 – MANCHESTER UNITED 4 A pair of doubles by Robin Van Persie and Danny Welbeck ensured that David Moyes’ Barclays Premier League debut as Manchester United manager ended in a 4-1 victory as marksmanship and an in-form Dutchman was the only difference between the two sides on the day. Van Persie, a deserved […]
Young out, Rooney in
Ashley Young has been forced out of the England squad for Wednesday’s friendly against Scotland through an ankle injury. Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney, however, will report for international duty despite missing both of the Reds’ matches at the weekend through a shoulder problem. Manager David Moyes added Rooney wasn’t ready for weekend but has […]