NEWCASTLE UNITED 0, MAN UNITED 3. The new strike partnership of Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney was completely eclipsed by an unlikely source…..defenders Jonny Evans and Patrice Evra. The boys from the back scored rare goals for Manchester United who sent a clear message that they will be genuine challengers for the Barclays Premier League […]
Hart’s heroics saves City
MAN CITY 1, BORUSSIA DORTMUND 1 A late penalty from substitute Mario Balotelli earned Manchester City an important first point of their Champions League campaign at home to Borussia Dortmund. But with only one point from a possible six, City have an enormous amount to do in their four remaining games if they are […]
City supersub strikes again
FULHAM 1, MAN CITY 2 Manchester City arrested their faltering start to the campaign with a hard-earned Barclays Premier League victory at Fulham. A late goal from substitute Edin Dzeko earned a terrific win because Fulham had lost only once in their previous 13 games at Craven Cottage. And City, without a win in their […]
Chelsea away for Reds
Manchester United have been drawn away to European champions Chelsea in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup. It could not have been any tougher for United who tonight defeated Newcastle United to book their place in the last 16. The match at Stamford Bridge will take place during the week beginning Monday, October […]
Reds’ fledglings come of age
MAN UNITED 2, NEWCASTLE 1 Manchester United’s fledgling back four came of age in the Capital One Cup, third-round victory against Newcastle United at Old Trafford. The Reds’ well-documented defensive injury troubles prompted Sir Alex Ferguson to field a rookie back line which had three players making their senior debuts. Marnick Vermijl, Michael Keane and […]