Coming just two days before Sunday’s Premier League game against Arsenal at Old Trafford, the 5-1 beating of a ring-rusty FC Midtjylland side, Louis van Gaal admitted his side would be spending their time recovering rather than training. Van Gaal spoke of the confidence that his side had gained beating modest opposition in Shrewsbury Town […]
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Anthony Martial goal not enough as Manchester United fall to first defeat against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light
SUNDERLAND 2, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 Wahbi Khazri with free kick after just 3 minutes United lose another full back – Matteo Darmian – with dislocated shoulder Donald Love makes United debut, could be in line for more appearances at right back Anthony Martial hits equaliser with cheeky tap-in before half time Lamine Kone header goes in […]
Jesse Lingard strikes for Manchester United but Chelsea stall their Champions League target
CHELSEA 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 Chelsea salvaged another injury time draw at home when Diego Costa’s 91st minute equaliser cancelled out Jesse Lingard’s goal for Manchester United. The game was played out at Stamford Bridge with the shadow of ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho hanging over the away dressing room after recent reports that United had […]
Manchester United become the great entertainers following a stylish display in a home win against Stoke City
MAN UNITED 3, STOKE CITY 0 It was like Manchester United in the glory days of yesteryear – scoring goals and creating chances – as they beat Stoke City comprehensively at Old Trafford. The Reds have certainly banished their boring label under Louis van Gaal in their last two matches which have been a breath […]
Pressure eases on Louis van Gaal after Manchester United’s FA Cup win at Derby County
DERBY COUNTY 1, MAN UNITED 3 The mounting pressure on Louis van Gaal eased after Manchester United’s win at Derby County in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup. Goals from Wayne Rooney, Daley Blind and Juan Mata made it an enjoyable night for the Reds at the iPro Stadium. United managed 13 goal […]