MAN UNITED 3, LIVERPOOL 0. Back-to-form Manchester United recorded their sixth straight Barclays Premier League victory to pile on the troubles for Liverpool. While Louis van Gaal’s side strengthened its hold on third place, the problems mount for opposite number Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool languish in ninth and seven points shy of the Champions League […]
Robin van Persie
Christmas comes early for Red Devils at Southampton but Chris Smalling facing his own festive break
SOUTHAMPTON 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 2 Jose Fonte mistake gifts Robin Van Persie the opening goal Chris Smalling limps off; Graziano Pelle equalises. Ander Herrera is Van Gaal’s second first half sub as United struggled to cope Van Persie finishes Rooney’s free kick to hand United David De Gea with two excellent saves to further frustrate […]
Manchester United finding their feet under Louis van Gaal
MAN UNITED 3, HULL CITY 0 Manchester United soundly defeated Hull City at Old Trafford to record a third straight Premier League victory for the first time in this calendar year. Goals from Chris Smalling, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie enabled the Reds to strengthen their hold on fourth place in the table as […]
Robin van Persie’s last-gasp goal for Manchester United holds leaders Chelsea
MAN UNITED 1, CHELSEA 1 Robin van Persie’s dramatic injury-time equaliser for Manchester United put the break on Chelsea’s charge at the top of the Barclays Premier League. It looked as though Chelsea would move six points clear until van Persie struck in the 94th minute go cancel Didier Drogba’s goal which had given Chelsea […]
Van Gaal praises 10-man Manchester United following win against West Ham
MAN UNITED 2, WEST HAM 1 Manager Louis van Gaal praised the fighting spirit of his 10-man Manchester United side following their hard-earned home win against West Ham. The Dutchman says his players were rewarded for their efforts as they recorded only their second victory in six Premier League matches. He said: “We had to […]