SWANSEA 1 – MANCHESTER UNITED 4 A pair of doubles by Robin Van Persie and Danny Welbeck ensured that David Moyes’ Barclays Premier League debut as Manchester United manager ended in a 4-1 victory as marksmanship and an in-form Dutchman was the only difference between the two sides on the day. Van Persie, a deserved […]
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Vantastic as Moyes wins first trophy
MANCHESTER UNITED 2, WIGAN ATHLETIC 0. Robin van Persie provided the flashes of inspiration which earned David Moyes his first piece of silverware as manager of Manchester United after only 42 days in charge at Old Trafford. The Dutchman scored both goals as the Reds defeated Wigan Athletic at Wembley in The FA Community […]
Nastasic ankle injury concern
Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic sustained an ankle injury on a rain sodden pitch in Hong Kong as City lifted the Asia Trophy after beating Sunderland 1-0. Heavy rain for several days had already made the Hong Kong Stadium surface heavy, prompting criticism from beaten finalists Sunderland’s boss Paolo Di Canio who bemoaned the “killer […]
United target Fabregas as Rooney left ‘angered and confused’
Recent reports suggest that Wayne Rooney was left ‘angered and confused’ after Manchester United manager David Moyes appeared to hint that the England striker would have to accept a squad role behind Robin Van Persie. Moyes had claimed to journalists during United’s pre-season tour in Bangkok that Rooney, who had to fly home after arriving […]
New role for Giggs
David Moyes has appointed Ryan Giggs as player/coach at Manchester United with immediate effect. Giggs, 39, Britain’s most decorated footballer, has been taking his coaching badges and is due to attain the UEFA Pro Licence next summer. He signed a one year extension to his playing contract in March and will combine his new duties […]