OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1, BRISTOL ROVERS 1 Oldham Athletic snapped their two match losing run, in Sky Bet League One but were disappointed to be held at home by Bristol Rovers. They had a highly commendable 26 goal attempts, but managed to find the net only once. And that was from a Craig Davies penalty that […]
Match Report
Fans vent their frustration as Manchester United are held at home by Southampton
MAN UNITED 0, SOUTHAMPTON 0
The reaction of Manchester United’s fans summed up another frustrating performance as they were held at home by Southampton.
There were boos and jeers at both half and full time as United slipped from second to third place and 14 points behind Manchester City who can tomorrow extend their lead to 17 if they win at Crystal Palace.
This was United’s third successive draw after being held by Leicester and Burnley as they have hit a worrying dip in form.
Whereas not long ago they were well clear in second spot, suddenly a top-four place is under threat.
Raheem Sterling strike keeps Man City’s winning streak going at Newcastle United
NEWCASTLE UNITED 0, MANCHESTER CITY 1
Raheem Sterling’s goal ensured Manchester City earned their 18th straight Premier League win of a remarkable season at St James’ Park against a stubborn Newcastle United who refused to attack their guests until it was too late and twice came close to snatching a point.
Despite playing within themselves, City are now a staggering 15 points ahead of nearest rivals Manchester United with another round of fixtures to play before the end of 2017.
Pragmatic Rafa Benitez, the Magpies boss, played a weakened team, with more important relegation six pointers coming up against Brighton and Stoke City, while City boss Pep Guardiola shuffled his pack too following the 4-0 win over Bournemouth.
Guardiola benched Leroy Sane, and gave Fabian Delph the night off, while David Silva was also excused for family reasons once again. In came Bernardo Silva, Danilo, and Ilkay Gundogan but Guardiola had to make changes again after just 11 minutes after injury-prone captain Vincent Kompany had to go off yet again.
First back-to-back defeats for Oldham Athletic manager Richie Wellens after home loss to Fleetwood Town
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1, FLEETWOOD TOWN 2 Manager Richie Wellens’ decision to shake up his Oldham Athletic side after the heavy defeat at Plymouth Argyle didn’t pay off as they were beaten at home by Fleetwood Town on Boxing Day. It was the first back-to-back losses Wellens had experienced as manager in another game where they […]
Super-sub Jesse Lingard’s injury-time equaliser prevents first Burnley win at Old Trafford since 1962
MAN UNITED 2, BURNLEY 2
Misfiring Manchester United lost further ground in the Premier League title race after being held at home by Burnley.
But it would have been worse but for super-sub Jesse Lingard who scored twice as the Reds snatched a point having been 2-0 down at half time.
Lingard struck his third brace of the campaign, the equaliser netted in stoppage time as United staved off a first home Boxing Day defeat in 39 years.
And it left the Clarets crestfallen as they came agonisingly close to winning at Old Trafford for the first time since 1962.