Manchester United has signed a major sponsorship deal with soft drinks firm Chi. The company has agreed a deal with the Reds to become its official soft drinks partner in Nigeria. Chi, which is Nigeria’s market leader in fruit juices, will be allowed to use the Manchester United crest and club imagery on a range of […]
Three successive defeats as Manchester City crash out of Capital One Cup
MAN CITY 0, NEWCASTLE 2 Manchester City were knocked out of the Capital One Cup on a night when Newcastle United caused a major upset with their victory at the Etihad Stadium. Goals from Rolando Aarons and Moussa Sissoko booked a last-eight place for Newcastle who recorded their third straight victory following a challenging start […]
Latics chance for Orient revenge after home FA Cup draw announced
LATICS GET LEYTON ORIENT AT HOME Oldham Athletic have a home draw against Leyton Orient in the First Round proper of the FA Cup this season. The high-flying Latics, currently sixth in League One, are unbeaten in 13 games this season, a run stretching back to August although they were beaten 3-1 at home by […]
Robin van Persie’s last-gasp goal for Manchester United holds leaders Chelsea
MAN UNITED 1, CHELSEA 1 Robin van Persie’s dramatic injury-time equaliser for Manchester United put the break on Chelsea’s charge at the top of the Barclays Premier League. It looked as though Chelsea would move six points clear until van Persie struck in the 94th minute go cancel Didier Drogba’s goal which had given Chelsea […]
Lucky thirteen for Oldham Athletic whose win against Bradford City lifts them into the League One play-off places
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2, BRADFORD CITY 1. Oldham Athletic’s latest success lifted them into the play-off places in Sky Bet League One. Goals from Jonathan Forte – his 11th of the season – and Mike Jones helped defeat Bradford City and extend the unbeaten run to 13 games in league and cup. It is a far […]