Marouane Fellaini could be deployed as a striker this season starting with the second leg Champions League qualifying tie against Club Brugge tomorrow. Already leading the tie 3-1 after the first leg at Old Trafford thanks to two goals by Memphis Depay and late header by Fellaini, United boss Louis van Gaal declared that the […]
Table-topping Manchester City unstoppable following victory at Everton
EVERTON 2, MAN CITY 0 Manchester City passed this stern examination with flying colours as victory at Everton took them to the top of the Barclays Premier League. Goodison Park had not been a fruitful hunting ground – only one win in six visits before today’s win – which made it an important yardstick as […]
Oldham Athletic tamed by the Shrews as they are held at home
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1, SHREWSBURY TOWN 1. Oldham Athletic remain unbeaten in Sky Bet League One following their home draw against newly-promoted Shrewsbury Town. But it was viewed as a case of two points lost after they surrendered the lead at SportsDirect.com Park as Liam Kelly’s opener was wiped out by James Collins’ leveller. Still, it […]
Frustration as Manchester United are held at home by Newcastle United
MAN UNITED 0, NEWCASTLE UNITED 0. Manchester United endured a frustrating afternoon as they were held to a goalless draw against Newcastle United at Old Trafford. The Reds surrendered their 100-per-cent record in the Barclays Premier League after lacking a cutting edge against the Geordies. And it was a tactical triumph for Steve McClaren, Sir […]
Nicolas Otamendi faces a fight to start for Manchester City after their perfect start to the season
Manuel Pellegrini has challenged new signing Nicolas Otamendi to earn a place in his starting line-up but based on current form after two games without a goal conceded he may have to wait for his first start in a City shirt. “We needed a centre back, and we analysed different options and selected Nicolas Otamendi. […]