NEWCASTLE UNITED 0, MAN UNITED 3. The new strike partnership of Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney was completely eclipsed by an unlikely source…..defenders Jonny Evans and Patrice Evra. The boys from the back scored rare goals for Manchester United who sent a clear message that they will be genuine challengers for the Barclays Premier League […]
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Tottenham earn their Premier League spurs
MAN UNITED 2, TOTTENHAM 3 Tottenham’s Old Trafford wilderness years ended in, what is sure to be, one of the classic games of the season. It was a Gary Lineker goal which gave Spurs their last league win at Old Trafford in 1989 – one and a half seasons before the inception of the Premiership. […]
Reds’ fledglings come of age
MAN UNITED 2, NEWCASTLE 1 Manchester United’s fledgling back four came of age in the Capital One Cup, third-round victory against Newcastle United at Old Trafford. The Reds’ well-documented defensive injury troubles prompted Sir Alex Ferguson to field a rookie back line which had three players making their senior debuts. Marnick Vermijl, Michael Keane and […]
Turkish delight for Reds
MAN UNITED 1, GALATASARAY 0 Manchester United made a less than convincing start to their Champions League campaign, even though they defeated Turkey’s Galatasaray at Old Trafford to record their 100th victory in the Europe’s premier club competition. It was a laboured display by the Reds who can count themselves lucky to have picked […]
Fergie 1,000 not out
SOUTHAMPTON 2, MAN UNITED 3. New-boy Robin van Persie’s brilliant hat trick ensured Sir Alex Ferguson’s 1,000th league game as manager of Manchester United was a winning one. The Reds’ manager reached the landmark, which spans a remarkable 26 years at Old Trafford, came at St Mary’s where they snatched victory in stoppage time […]