MAN UNITED 1, WEST HAM 0 Table-topping Manchester United finally rid themselves of the label of being notoriously slow starters in their victory against West Ham at Old Trafford. Indeed, Robin van Persie went to the other extreme as he took only 32 seconds to give the Reds the lead with the quickest goal […]
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Lights shine brightly for Reds
BRAGA 1, MAN UNITED 3 THE lights are still shining brightly for Manchester United in Europe despite a floodlight failure at the Estadio Municipal de Braga. The Reds’ victory at Braga, which suffered a 10-minute delay, clinched their place in the knockout phase with two matches still to play. United, with a 100-per-cent record from […]
Fergie 1,000 not out
SOUTHAMPTON 2, MAN UNITED 3. New-boy Robin van Persie’s brilliant hat trick ensured Sir Alex Ferguson’s 1,000th league game as manager of Manchester United was a winning one. The Reds’ manager reached the landmark, which spans a remarkable 26 years at Old Trafford, came at St Mary’s where they snatched victory in stoppage time […]
Reds undone by Fellaini
EVERTON 1, MAN UNITED 0 Manchester United has no answer to Mauro Fellaini’s “monstrous” performance as they made a faltering start to their bid to win back their Barclays Premier League title. Belgium international Fellaini not only scored Everton’s matchwinning goal at Goodison Park but was generally unplayable and the scourge of the Reds. “Fellaini […]