Two goals by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting ensured that Manchester United’s 100% start to the season came to an end at Stoke City who produced an equaliser shortly after Romelu Lukaku had handed the initiative to Reds in the second half. United’s superior goal difference, thanks to 10 goals scored without reply in their first three […]
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Manchester City’s hopes of catching Chelsea dented by home goalless draw against Stoke City
MAN CITY 0, STOKE CITY 0 Enormous credit to Stoke City who became the first team to keep a clean sheet at Manchester City in a Premier League fixture in the current campaign. And in achieving this notable feat, the Potters dealt a further blow to City’s faint hopes of catching runaway leaders Chelsea. City, […]
Record-breaking Wayne Rooney comes off the bench to rescue a point for Manchester United in added time at Stoke with a stunning free kick
STOKE CITY 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 Juan Mata own goal cancelled out by stunning Wayne Rooney free kick in injury time Rooney’s goal is his 250th for Manchester United, 1 clear of Sir Bobby Charlton, and makes him United’s all-time top goalscorer. Wayne Rooney came off the bench and notched up goal number 250 for […]
Manchester United create 24 goal attempts, but lack cutting edge as they are held at home by bottom-club Stoke City
MAN UNITED 1, STOKE CITY 1 Manchester United endured a hugely frustrating afternoon as they were held at home by bottom-club Stoke City. Apart from a failure to convert more of the chances they created – they had 24 goal attempts – there was little wrong with the performance. United played some delightful football and […]
Manchester City make Stoke City pay the penalty
STOKE CITY 1, MANCHESTER CITY 4 Sergio Aguero nets 5th and 6th goals from 3 games this season including another penalty Aleksandar Kolarov foul on Joe Allen not penalised with penalty Bojan Krkic pulls one back with early second half penalty after Sterling obstructs Ryan Shawcross Substitute Nolito is set up for two easy tap-ins […]