Date: Sunday, 8 May 2011 Manchester United: 2 (Chicharito, Vidic) Chelsea: 1 (Lampard) Attendance: 75,445 Manchester United and Chelsea had some epic battles in the late naughties, as Arsenal began their quest to continually finish in fourth place, after their invincible season in 2004. It would be Chelsea who would provide the challenge both domestically and on the … Read more
As the second, boring international break hits the Premier League, just like with the first, United sit at the league’s summit. However this time round they share that spot with their nearest rivals City. Barring a solitary goal, they can not be divided but how do their starts really compare and how closely matched are … Read more
With the International break now upon us, and our next Premier League game at Liverpool still a couple of weeks away, the popular press in the U.K. have again turned their attention to the ongoing ‘unrest’ at Arsenal as regards the future of their star attacking players, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, neither of whom … Read more
Here’s how Manchester United’s on-loan players fared this week at their respective clubs: Andreas Pereira (Valencia) Looked to have been pushed out of the team by Goncalo Guedes but returned to the starting line-up in the 3-2 victory over Athletic Bilbao. His performance has excited both United and Valencia fans, and his role in Zaza’s … Read more
Date: Sunday, 22nd March 2015 Liverpool: 1 ( Sturridge ) Manchester United: 2 ( Mata 2 ) Attendance: 44,405 The This is Anfield sign is world famous. Set above the stairs of the tunnel as the players approach the Anfield pitch. Legend has it that if you touch the sign, you’re likely to have a … Read more
Manchester United thumped Crystal Palace 4-0 in the Premier League, courtesy of goals from Mata, Lukaku and a brace from Fellaini. With this win, United remain on top of the league, trailing only neighbours Manchester City on goal difference. The home side began the game in brilliant fashion, scoring the opening goal with barely 2 … Read more
Here’s how Manchester United’s players fared in the 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League- De Gea- 6.5 Kept his sixth clean sheet in the first seven league games, which is actually a record start for United. Was rarely threatened by Crystal Palace’s woeful attack but he did make a fine save from … Read more
Manchester United welcome bottom club Crystal Palace to Old Trafford this weekend, having returned to England from a long, grueling (but ultimately successful) trip to Russia during the week. The comfortable nature of the 4-1 victory over C.S.K.A. Moscow will have pleased Jose Mourinho, not least because it means his players may not be as … Read more
Manchester United’s four-goal haul against CSKA Moscow proved to be another statement of intent from the Red Devils this season. Anthony Martial, Romelu Lukaku and David De Gea were all in fine form on Wednesday night. Jose Mourinho called this the “strongest” display from teams he has managed against CSKA, having done so with Chelsea, … Read more
Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial and Henrikh Mkhitaryan were on target as Manchester United eased past CSKA Moscow 4-1 in their second Group Match in the Champions League. Substitute Konstantin Kuchayev pulled one back for the hosts, but it proved to be mere consolation as Mourinho’s men secure six points from their opening two group matches. … Read more