WEST BROM 0, MAN CITY 0 Suddenly Manchester City are looking far from untouchables as the Barclays Premier League took another dramatic twist on Boxing Day. As United were putting five goals past hapless Wigan Athletic, City were being held at West Bromwich Albion. True City remain top of the tree at Christmas, but now […]
Dimitar the destroyer
Man Utd 5, Wigan 0 The Christmas arrival of Wigan at Old Trafford is to Manchester United fans what the sight of Santa Claus is to a five-year-old. There is never a dull moment and the expectancy and excitement is only surpassed by the unwrapping of presents. The feeling is never reciprocated by the hosts […]
Good news, bad news
Manchester United received injury cheer as well as being dealt a new blow following their 5-0 win at Fulham. An x-ray has revealed centre-back Phil Jones has not fractured his cheekbone. United feared they may lose the 19-year-old for six weeks after he was caught in the face by the flaying elbow of Clint Dempsey. […]
United up for the fight
FULHAM 0, MAN UNITED 5. MANCHESTER United sent out a clear message that they don’t intend to relinquish their Barclays Premier League title without a fight. The Reds were at their ruthless best at Craven Cottage where leaders City had been held earlier in the campaign. And after failing themselves to win at Fulham on […]
Home rule key to City success
MAN CITY 3, STOKE CITY 0 Manchester City completed the calendar year unbeaten at the Etihad Stadium following a comprehensive victory against Stoke City. The statistics are remarkable as City have won 27 and drawn the remaining two home fixtures as Fulham and Napoli have been the only teams not to leave vanquished. City had […]