MAN CITY 3, LIVERPOOL 1 Manchester City’s emphatic victory against last season’s runners-up Liverpool was an ominous statement to the rest of the Premier League. There was no resting on their laurels by champions City who were fired up against one of their main title rivals. And City had an unlikely hero is two-goal Stevan […]
Match Report
We must improve – Manchester United’s Louis van Gaal
SUNDERLAND 1, MAN UNITED 1 Manchester United’s performance at Sunderland reinforced new manager Louis van Gaal’s earlier prophecy that it will take a “miracle” for his side to win the Barclays Premier League title. The Reds were distinctly ordinary for the second successive week against opponents who won’t be featuring in the quest for […]
Challenging times for Oldham Athletic as Jack King deals new blow
PRESTON NORTH END 1, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0. Jack King dealt Oldham Athletic a new blow as they slipped to defeat at Preston North End in Sky Bet League One. The midfield man struck the match-winning goal which leaves Latics in the bottom four relegation places. These are challenging and worrying times for Latics who have […]
Win still eludes Oldham Athletic as Port Vale take a share of the spoils
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1, PORT VALE 1 A win continues to elude Oldham Athletic as they were held at home by Port Vale in Sky Bet League One. Latics had to battle from behind for a share of the spoils against the Valiants through a goal from James Wilson. But, in the overall scheme of things […]
City open their title defence with victory at Newcastle United
NEWCASTLE UNITED 0, MANCHESTER CITY 2 Goals by David Silva and Sergio Aguero sealed victory for Manchester City who began their title defence with a tenth win in a row against Newcastle United at St James’ Park. The home side, who paid an emotional tribute before kick-off to fans John Alder and Liam Sweeney who died […]