MAN CITY 2, WATFORD 0 “Marginally better” was the two-word response of a Manchester City season-ticket holder leaving the Etihad after the home victory against Watford. It was concise summary of a workmanlike rather than spectacular performance as goals from Pablo Zabaleta and David Silva earned a first home Premier League victory for almost three […]
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan winner against Tottenham keeps Manchester United in hunt for top-four spot
MAN UTD 1, TOTTENHAM 0 Henrikh Mkhitayan experienced the full range of emotions as Manchester United’s home victory against Tottenham moved the Reds to within six points of a Champions League place. There was the joy of scoring his first goal for United at Old Trafford that earned three important points against one of their […]
Jamie Vardy hat trick inflicts more pain on Manchester City who lose at lowly Leicester City
LEICESTER CITY 4, MAN CITY 2 Manchester City looked far from Barclays Premier League title contenders following their shambolic defeat at lowly Leicester City who dramatically rediscovered last season’s championship form. And City’s honeymoon under Pep Guardiola is well and truly over as they are in the midst of a desperately poor run of form. […]
Manchester United fall further behind in title race after late penalty blow denies them victory at Everton
EVERTON 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores first half goal with a chip after Maarten Stekelenburg races off his line Ander Herrera hits the woodwork as United try to extend their lead Marouane Fellaini comes on to shore up the defence as Everton go long Fellaini fouls Idrissa Gueye, and Leighton Baines’ penalty ensure […]
Manchester City lose their heads as they are beaten at home by Chelsea and end game with nine men
MAN CITY 1, CHELSEA 3 Manchester City lost their discipline as well as their top-of-the-table clash against Chelsea on a dramatic afternoon at the Etihad. It was a massive statement from leaders Chelsea who made it eight straight wins to move four points clear of City after their biggest win to date. City lost their […]