STOKE CITY 1, MAN UNITED 1. All good things must come to an end and Manchester United’s 100-per-cent start to their Premier League campaign did so in the Potteries, though they remain top of the table. Stoke City have a habit of turning over the big clubs and at the Britannia Stadium this evening they […]
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Dream City debut for Hargreaves
MANCHESTER CITY 2, BIRMINGHAM CITY 0 Owen Hargreaves, who recently controversially crossed the Manchester footballing divide, made a goalscoring debut for City who defeated Carling Cup holders Birmingham City to claim their last-16 place in the knockout. Midfield man Hargreaves, discarded by United after an injury-ravaged stay at Old Trafford, was handed an unexpected chance […]
In from the cold Owen blows hot
LEEDS UNITED 0, MAN UNITED 3. Michael Owen sent a timely reminder that he does not intend to be Manchester United’s forgotten man as he helped steer his side into the last 16 of the Carling Cup. It hardly seemed striker Owen had been away – this was his first appearance of the season 37 […]
City will challenge for all titles says Martinez
Roberto Martinez praised Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City project but bemoaned his Wigan side’s lack of belief against City as they were beaten 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium. “It’s fair to say that Man City have earned their status now as title challengers.” said the Spaniard. “From our point of view when you come to places like […]
Rooney revels in record-breaking start
BOLTON WANDERERS 0, MANCHESTER UNITED 5 It is proving difficult to find new superlatives to describe Manchester United’s record-breaking start to their Premier League campaign. The Reds recorded their fourth successive victory as they maintained their 100-per-cent start to the season in the most emphatic manner. Many of the Premier League big guns have slipped […]