MAN CITY 0, MAN UNITED 1 Marcus Rashford threw open the battle for the last Champions League place after scoring Manchester United’s matchwinning goal in the derby. Suddenly the Reds are back in with a shout for a top-four spot as City are under threat of missing out if they don’t rediscover their winning touch. […]
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Defeat not an option in chase for Champions League next season in Manchester United’s must-win derby at Manchester City on Sunday
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says defeat is not an option as the Reds go into Sunday’s game against Manchester City at the Etihad. The rousing but ultimately unsuccessful second leg game against Liverpool in the Europa League on Thursday has meant that a fourth place finish in the Premier League represents United’s only way into […]
Norwich City stand firm to earn a point against lacklustre Manchester City
NORWICH CITY 0, MANCHESTER CITY 0 A goalless draw away at Norwich City, the same result that Manchester City suffered on their last visit to East Anglia two years ago, saw their lack of penetration punished as the Canaries fought for an unexpected point in their battle against relegation. City have still not won back […]
West Brom winner hits United title hopes after Juan Mata’s first half red card
WEST BROMWICH ALBION 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 0 Just when Manchester United thought they had turned a corner after a poor December the Reds were brought back down to earth after Salomon Rondon’s 66th minute goal earned West Brom a first win over the United at the Hawthorns since 1984. Three morale boosting wins against Shrewsbury […]
Manchester City reignite Premier League title challenge with victory against Aston Villa
MAN CITY 4, ASTON VILLA 0 Manchester City ended a run of three successive Premier League defeats with an emphatic victory against bottom-club Aston Villa. After a goalless opening period, City turned on the style in the second half to overwhelm their opponents and prove they are still in the title race. Sergio Aguero scored […]