Manchester United is desperate for a returns to the Champions League following their £150million spending spree and has budgeted for a third-place finish this season, according to executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. In a conference call to investors after revealing the club’s full-year results on Wednesday, Mr Woodward was bullish on prospects having appointed Louis van Gaal and sanctioning […]
New-look Manchester United turn on the style to beat QPR
MAN UNITED 4, QPR 0 Manchester United rediscovered their swagger of old on the day when Louis van Gaal recorded his first victory as manager. The Reds, who had five of their new signings appearing on the Old Trafford team sheet for the first time, overpowered newly-promoted Queens Park Rangers to record their first Premier […]
Oldham Athletic lack killer punch as they are held at home by Gillingham
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0, GILLINGHAM 0 Oldham Athletic lacked a killer punch in front of goal as they were held at home by Gillingham in Sky Bet League One. Manager Lee Johnson was left to lament of their failings in the final third of the pitch as they were unable to make it four straight victories […]
Martin Demichelis heads late equaliser for Manchester City at Arsenal
Arsenal 2, Manchester City 2 Danny Welbeck starts for Arsenal; Jack Wilshere stars for the Gunners but his handball is missed; Martin Demichelis equalises for City who could have won the game Martin Demichelis’ late header earned City a point but they might have had a penalty if a handball by Jack Wilshere had been […]
Danny Welbeck double sinks Switzerland
SWITZERLAND 0, ENGLAND 2 (EURO 2016, GROUP E) DANNY WELBECK SCORES TWICE; JOE HART WITH CONFIDENCE BOOSTING SAVES; ENGLAND TOP GROUP E AFTER BEATING SWISS IN BASEL Two second half goals for Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck propelled England to an encouraging victory in Basel against Euro 2016 Group E rivals Switzerland – it was the […]