ASTON VILLA 2, MAN UNITED 3 Manchester United are perfecting the art of great escapes after conjuring yet another at Aston Villa. The Reds were 2-0 down just short of the hour mark after being comprehensively outplayed on a ground where they last lost 17 years ago. An inspired half-time substitution helped transform United’s fortunes […]
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Wootton’s Halloween horror show
CHELSEA 5, MAN UNITED 4 (after extra time) Two unfortunate mistakes from young defender Scott Wootton provided a Halloween horror show for Manchester Unitedl as they lost a Capital One Cup, fourth-round tie at Chelsea which will live long in the memory. Wootton conceded the penalty after three minutes of stoppage time which enabled Eden […]
Red-card drama as Reds win battle of top two
CHELSEA 2, MAN UNITED 3 Manchester United’s first victory at Chelsea was certainly a dramatic battle of the top two in the Barclays Premier League. Chelsea finished with nine men as referee Mark Clattenburg found himself caught up in controversy at Stamford Bridge. There were accusations later from Chelsea that Mr Clattenburg used “inappropriate” words […]
Wayne’s hat-trick with a difference
MAN UTD 4, STOKE CITY 2 Wayne Rooney’s scoring exploits often follow the route of the proverbial London bus – you wait ages for one then several appear at once. No goals in the opening two months of the season, although he was injured for half that time, then Rooney bags three goals for England […]
Last-gasp Dzeko wins it for 10-man City
WEST BROM 1, MANCHESTER CITY 2 Ten-man City were heading for defeat at The Hawthorns when they were rescued by a late double from substitute Edin Dzeko. The winner was scored two minutes into injury time after City had James Milner sent off for a professional foul midway through the first half. West Brom were left to […]