Curzon Ashton manager John Flanagan was denied his moment of glory after AFC Wimbledon produced one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the Emirates FA Cup. Flanagan’s non-league minnows found themselves 3-0 ahead after 80 minutes in a home second-round tie against opponents 82 places higher in the footballing pyramid. Curzon, in 16th […]
Match Report
Manchester United fall further behind in title race after late penalty blow denies them victory at Everton
EVERTON 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores first half goal with a chip after Maarten Stekelenburg races off his line Ander Herrera hits the woodwork as United try to extend their lead Marouane Fellaini comes on to shore up the defence as Everton go long Fellaini fouls Idrissa Gueye, and Leighton Baines’ penalty ensure […]
Manchester City lose their heads as they are beaten at home by Chelsea and end game with nine men
MAN CITY 1, CHELSEA 3 Manchester City lost their discipline as well as their top-of-the-table clash against Chelsea on a dramatic afternoon at the Etihad. It was a massive statement from leaders Chelsea who made it eight straight wins to move four points clear of City after their biggest win to date. City lost their […]
Manchester United discover cutting edge to beat West Ham and claim a semi-final place in the EFL Cup
MAN UNITED 4, WEST HAM 1 Manchester United finally rediscovered a cutting edge as they breezed past West Ham at Old Trafford to move into the semi-finals of the EFL Cup. Two goals apiece from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Anthony Martial provided the reward that their excellent display deserved and set up a two-legged tie against […]
Jose Mourinho sent off again at Manchester United draw fourth successive home league game, held this time by West Ham
MAN UNITED 1, WEST HAM 1 Manchester United’s hopes of landing a Champions League place are fading, even at this early stage of their stuttering campaign. The Reds’ failure to beat West Ham meant it was fourth consecutive draws as they are experiencing their worst run at Old Trafford in 26 years from the pre-Premier […]