Manchester City’s first season back in Europe’s premier football competition since the 1968-69 season saw them handed a tough draw against Bayern Munich, Villareal and Napoli. By contrast, Manchester United were drawn against Benfica, Basel and Otelul Galati of Romania. While Sir Alex Ferguson may be happy with what seems to be a kinder draw […]
Manchester United
New Fergie fledglings take flight
A youthful Manchester United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at Old Trafford to provide compelling evidence that the future looks bright at Old Trafford. While many of their rivals continue to spend big in pursuit of silverware, United’s investment in youth is yet again reaping its rewards as this was the second youngest-ever side they had […]
Nasri starts but fails to prevent Liverpool victory at Emirates
Manchester City target Samir Nasri was named in the starting line-up for Arsenal but the Gunners were beaten by two late Liverpool goals and had youngster Emmanuel Frimpong sent off. Nasri, who was suspended for Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Udinese in midweek, returned to the starting line-up amidst rumours that he had wanted to sign […]
United’s solid foundations
WEST BROM 1, MAN UNITED 2 It looks as though a successful defence of Manchester United’s Barclays Premier League title will be built on solid foundations. The Reds’ back line was certainly stretched in their opening fixture of the 2011/12 campaign at West Bromwich Albion. Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic limped out of the game […]
Fergie trusts in United’s kids again
How do you replace the legendary midfield talent of Paul Scholes who retired from Old Trafford this summer following a glittering United career laden with silverware? Following a protracted pursuit of potential replacements including Arsenal’s Samir Nasri and Inter Milan’s Wesley Sneijder it would appear that Sir Alex Ferguson is placing his faith in England […]