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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Comeback kings rule ok
MAN UNITED 3, QPR 1 If Sir Alex Ferguson asks for an amendment to the Premier League constitution, requiring Manchester United to give their opponents an automatic lead before every game, it would be no surprise. This was the 12th time this season that the Reds manager has seen his side trail…. and they have […]
Fergie’s eye on the future
GALATASARAY 1, MAN UNITED 0 Sir Alex Ferguson clearly had one eye to the future as he fielded his third youngest Manchester United starting line up for a Champions League match. Already assured of top spot in Group H, the Reds’ manager decided to experiment in Istanbul against Turks Galatasaray. There was no Rooney, van […]
Chicharito inspires another great escape
ASTON VILLA 2, MAN UNITED 3 Manchester United are perfecting the art of great escapes after conjuring yet another at Aston Villa. The Reds were 2-0 down just short of the hour mark after being comprehensively outplayed on a ground where they last lost 17 years ago. An inspired half-time substitution helped transform United’s fortunes […]
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 […]