STOKE CITY 1, MAN UNITED 1. All good things must come to an end and Manchester United’s 100-per-cent start to their Premier League campaign did so in the Potteries, though they remain top of the table. Stoke City have a habit of turning over the big clubs and at the Britannia Stadium this evening they […]
City subs sink Everton
MANCHESTER CITY 2, EVERTON 0 Manchester City returned to the top of the Barclays Premier League, however briefly, after a deserved win against Everton following late goals from substitutes Mario Balotelli and James Milner. Roberto Mancini’s emotions were ones of relieve and delight as the changes he made helped break through a resolute Toffees defence. The City manager said: […]
Carling Cup fourth- round draw
Manchester United have been drawn away to npower League Two minnows Aldershot in the fourth round of the Carling Cup. There will be an all-Premier League match at Molineux where Wolves will host Manchester City. Full Draw Wolves v Manchester City Cardiff City v Burnley Blackburn v Newcastle Arsenal v Bolton Stoke v Liverpool Aldershot […]
Dream City debut for Hargreaves
MANCHESTER CITY 2, BIRMINGHAM CITY 0 Owen Hargreaves, who recently controversially crossed the Manchester footballing divide, made a goalscoring debut for City who defeated Carling Cup holders Birmingham City to claim their last-16 place in the knockout. Midfield man Hargreaves, discarded by United after an injury-ravaged stay at Old Trafford, was handed an unexpected chance […]
In from the cold Owen blows hot
LEEDS UNITED 0, MAN UNITED 3. Michael Owen sent a timely reminder that he does not intend to be Manchester United’s forgotten man as he helped steer his side into the last 16 of the Carling Cup. It hardly seemed striker Owen had been away – this was his first appearance of the season 37 […]