LEICESTER CITY 5, MANCHESTER UNITED 3 Falcao makes his first start for United with Juan Mata left out – creates the opening goal for Robin Van Persie and hits the crossbar; Leonardo Ullua reduces deficit; Jonny Evans limps off in the first half, later seen on crutches and wearing a protective boot; Angel Di Maria […]
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Van Gaal’s Holland beat Brazil to claim third spot in World Cup
BRAZIL 0, HOLLAND 3 New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal piled on the misery as Brazil’s nightmare World Cup finish continued as they were comprehensively beaten by Holland in the third place play off. After losing 7-1 to Germany – a record semi-final scoreline – Brazil were looking for redemption against the Dutch. […]
Five things we learned about Spain and the Netherlands
SPAIN 1, NETHERLANDS 5 (WORLD CUP GROUP B) NETHERLANDS GET SWEET REVENGE FOR WORLD CUP 2010 DEFEAT AT THE HANDS OF SPAIN Four years ago the Dutch had to resort to trying to kick the Spanish off the pitch in the World Cup final in South Africa culminating in a final that would only be […]
Two goals for Wilson on dream debut for Manchester United as they beat Hull City
MAN UNITED 3, HULL CITY 1 James Wilson made a dream debut for Manchester United as Ryan Giggs was rewarded for blooding the Class of 2014 in Manchester United final home Barclays Premier League game of the season. The 18-year-old striker scored twice on his first appearance against Steve Bruce’s Hull City to provide an […]
Robin Van Persie ruled out for 4-6 weeks
Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks with sprained knee and will miss both legs of their Champions League tie with Bayern Munich plus most of United’s vital run-in as they attempt to qualify for European competition next season.