LIVERPOOL 2, MAN UNITED 1. Manchester United’s dreams of FA Cup glory were dashed by a late matchwinning goal from Liverpool’s Dirk Kuyt. The Dutchman ended a memorable week for Liverpool who three days earlier had beaten Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup. It looked as though United’s disciplined display would earn […]
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Depleted City lose their way
MAN CITY 0, LIVERPOOL 1. Roberto Mancini admitted the absence of key players contributed to Manchester City’s defeat by Liverpool in the first leg of the Carling Cup, semi-final. The City manager was without the hugely influential Vincent Kompany, Yaya Toure and David Silva who usually provide the spine to the side. “It is clear […]
United lose top spot to neighbours
LIVERPOOL 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 Manchester United lost top spot in the Barclays Premier League to their neighbours after being held to a draw at Liverpool in what Sir Alex Ferguson described as the biggest club game in the world. It was a bold claim from the United manager as the pyscholgical mind games had clearly begun in […]