Manchester United defied their critics with a 2-0 win over a predictable West Ham side at Upton Park with a brace of goals by Wayne Rooney, including a contender for goal of the season from the half way line, which took him to third in the all-time United goal scoring records.
Premier League
Hat-trick delight for Yaya Toure as City strengthen title charge
MAN CITY 5, FULHAM 0 Yaya Toure’s first hat trick for Manchester City and first of his career helped propel Manuel Pellegrini’s side into second spot in the Barclays Premier League. The midfield man from the Ivory Coast almost single handedly orchestrated the victory which strengthened City’s title challenge as they disposed of the Cottagers […]
David Silva powers City to Hull victory after Vincent Kompany red card
HULL CITY 0, MANCHESTER CITY 2 David Silva put a smile back on City faces with a magical performance to ensure that Manchester City ended a difficult week with three points and their Premier League destiny still in their own hands despite the sending off of captain Vincent Kompany in the tenth minute. Goals by […]
City again undone by Wigan in another FA Cup upset
MAN CITY 1, WIGAN ATHLETIC 2 Manchester City’s dream of another Wembley appearance was ended as they were victims of a massive FA Cup giantkilling act. Championship club Wigan Athletic, managed by City legend Uwe Rosler, were rank 16/1 outsiders to reach the semi finals. But they overcame seemingly impossible odds to end City’s hopes […]
United beat poor Baggies to restore some pride
WEST BROM 0, MANCHESTER UNITED 3 Headed goals by Phil Jones and Wayne Rooney and a classic Manchester United passing move finished by Danny Welbeck polished off a West Brom side who were undone by slack marking but both sides were baffled by some strange refereeing decisions by Jon Moss including a controversial incident early […]