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 […]
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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 […]
Vantastic as Moyes wins first trophy
MANCHESTER UNITED 2, WIGAN ATHLETIC 0. Robin van Persie provided the flashes of inspiration which earned David Moyes his first piece of silverware as manager of Manchester United after only 42 days in charge at Old Trafford. The Dutchman scored both goals as the Reds defeated Wigan Athletic at Wembley in The FA Community […]
Spaniards ruin Rio’s night
MAN UNITED 1, SEVILLA 3 Spanish side Sevilla ruined Rio Ferdinand’s night with victory in his testimonial at Old Trafford. The Reds’ dependable defender was rewarded for his long service – 432 appearances and 14 trophies – but it was not a memorable on the pitch as Sevilla emerged victors. Little significance could be […]
Rooney named in England squad
Wayne Rooney has been named in the England squad to face Scotland in a friendly match at Wembley next Wednesday. The Manchester United forward has not played a single game during pre-season due to a succession of niggly injuries but may yet get some game time at Wembley as Roy Hodgson looks to try out […]