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. […]
Manchester City sign United target Nicolas Otamendi while the Reds also miss out on Pedro after Chelsea’s late swoop
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi on a five year deal. The 27 year old central defender reached the Copa America final with Argentina alongside new City team mates Sergio Aguero, Pablo Zabaleta, and Martin Demichelis. Otamendi will know a couple more of his new squad mates having also played […]
Oldham Athletic remain unbeaten in League One after goalless draw at Colchester United
COLCHESTER UNITED 0, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0 Oldham Athletic’s goalless draw at Colchester United reinforced the need to add to their strikeforce. The long-term injury to summer-signing Jake Cassidy has left Latics lacking in quality up front as demonstrated by scoring only two goals in their first three games in Sky Bet League One. Cassidy limped […]
Memphis Depay dazzles for Manchester United in Champions League play-off win against Club Brugge
MAN UNITED 3, CLUB BRUGGE 1 Memphis Depay announced his arrival with two goals which helped Manchester United inch their way towards a place in the group phase of the Champions League. After a quiet opening to his Old Trafford career, the £31million summer signing from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven produced an electrifying display in […]