Robin Van Persie was a big casualty for Manchester United as they crashed to a 2-1 defeat at the Liberty Stadium against Swansea City, who completed their double over United, and he was seen leaving the stadium on crutches and with a protective boot on his right ankle. United ended up losing only their second […]
Match Report
Adding insult to injury as Oldham Athletic lose at lowly Leyton Orient
LEYTON ORIENT 3, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0 It was very much a tale of woe for promotion-chasing Latics following their defeat at lowly Leyton Orient in Sky Bet League One. If the defeat was not hard enough to swallow, the two serious injuries sustained made it an even more unpalatable loss as the Londoners recorded only […]
Manchester City produce top-drawer display to defeat Newcastle United 5-0
MAN CITY 5, NEWCASTLE UTD 0 Manchester City displayed their Premier League title credentials on the day that leaders Chelsea surprisingly slipped up at home to Burnley. City produced a deadly display to cut the deficit on Chelsea to five points when it could have become a 10-point gap in the worse-case scenario. Suddenly the […]
Manchester City Women hit five against Aston Villa Ladies in first pre-season friendly
MAN CITY WOMEN 5, ASTON VILLA LADIES 0 Manchester City women didn’t miss the firepower of injured striker Toni Duggan as they swept past Aston Villa in their first pre-season friendly. City women, playing their first-ever game at the City Football Academy, found no difficulty finding the net in a one-sided match. They secured victory in […]
Manchester United overcome shock to beat Preston North End and claim quarter-final place in the FA Cup
PRESTON NORTH END 1, MAN UNITED 3 Manchester United had an almighty scare at League One club Preston North End before claiming their place in the quarter finals of the FA Cup and a glamour tie against holders Arsenal. The Reds were forced to do it the hard way battling back after Scott Laird had given […]