MAN UNITED 4, ASTON VILLA 1 On the day the critics of David Moyes took to the sky above Old Trafford to call for his removal, Manchester United produced one of their best displays of the season. Two goals from Wayne Rooney and one apiece from Juan Mata and Javier Hernandez helped the Reds overcome […]
Match Report
Manchester City’s derby demolition strengthens title charge
MAN UNITED 0, MAN CITY 3 Two goals from Edin Dzeko and a late strike from Yaya Toure moved Manchester City a giant stride closer to being crowned Barclays Premier League champions following their derby victory. Big Bosnian striker Dzeko punished United’s defensive frailties as City overcame potentially one of their trickiest remaining fixtures as […]
Rooney scores from half way as United beat one-dimensional Hammers
Manchester United defied their critics with a 2-0 win over a predictable West Ham side at Upton Park with a brace of goals by Wayne Rooney, including a contender for goal of the season from the half way line, which took him to third in the all-time United goal scoring records.
Hat-trick delight for Yaya Toure as City strengthen title charge
MAN CITY 5, FULHAM 0 Yaya Toure’s first hat trick for Manchester City and first of his career helped propel Manuel Pellegrini’s side into second spot in the Barclays Premier League. The midfield man from the Ivory Coast almost single handedly orchestrated the victory which strengthened City’s title challenge as they disposed of the Cottagers […]
Van Persie hat trick seals great United fightback
MAN UNITED 3, OLYMPIACOS 0 (United won 3-2 on aggregate) Robin van Persie’s brilliant hat trick helped Manchester United stage a great recovery and claim a place in the quarter finals of the Champions League. The Dutchman almost single handedly destroyed Olympiacos on a night when they overturned a two-goal deficit from the first leg in […]