Coming just two days before Sunday’s Premier League game against Arsenal at Old Trafford, the 5-1 beating of a ring-rusty FC Midtjylland side, Louis van Gaal admitted his side would be spending their time recovering rather than training. Van Gaal spoke of the confidence that his side had gained beating modest opposition in Shrewsbury Town […]
Premier League
Manchester City’s title hopes dented as Tottenham go second after win at the Etihad
Manchester City 1, Tottenham Hotspur 2 Manchester City’s hopes of regaining the Barclays Premier League title were dented as they suffered back-to-back home defeats for the first time since 2008. And Tottenham’s victory at the Etihad Stadium leaves them as genuine championship contenders as they are second in the table after recording five wins in […]
Anthony Martial goal not enough as Manchester United fall to first defeat against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light
SUNDERLAND 2, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 Wahbi Khazri with free kick after just 3 minutes United lose another full back – Matteo Darmian – with dislocated shoulder Donald Love makes United debut, could be in line for more appearances at right back Anthony Martial hits equaliser with cheeky tap-in before half time Lamine Kone header goes in […]
Jesse Lingard strikes for Manchester United but Chelsea stall their Champions League target
CHELSEA 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 Chelsea salvaged another injury time draw at home when Diego Costa’s 91st minute equaliser cancelled out Jesse Lingard’s goal for Manchester United. The game was played out at Stamford Bridge with the shadow of ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho hanging over the away dressing room after recent reports that United had […]
Manchester City stunned as Leicester City win at the Etihad to move six points clear at the top of the Premier League
MAN CITY 1, LEICESTER CITY 3 Manchester City were found sadly lacking as Leicester City delivered a stunning statement they cannot be discounted as Barclays Premier League title contenders. The battle of the top two ended with the Foxes scoring a resounding victory at the Etihad Stadium thanks to a brace of goals from Robert […]