MAN CITY 2, TOTTENHAM 1 Edin Dzeko enhanced his status as Manchester City’s super-sub as he came off the bench to score a late winner against Tottenham. It looked as though Tottenham would leave with a point until the Bosnian striker struck in the 88th minute to preserve City’s unbeaten record in the Barclays Premier […]
Premier League
Chicharito inspires another great escape
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 […]
No goal frenzy as Reds go top
Man Utd 2, Arsenal 1 After the scoring extravaganzas enjoyed by these teams in their midweek Capital One Cup adventures, this proved a drab Old Trafford affair by comparison. The result put Manchester United top of the Premier League, but the scoreline flattered Arsenal as the Reds enjoyed almost total domination. United were quicker to […]
City missing killer instinct in Upton Park stalemate
WEST HAM 0, MANCHESTER CITY 0 West Ham were cheered by a goalless draw against City despite having grounds for complaint over a 4th minute goal that appeared to have been mistakenly chalked off for offside. City, who had recorded a first 0-0 scoreline in the league since Boxing Day 2011 against West Brom, missed […]
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 […]