MAN CITY 1, SOUTHAMPTON 1 Manchester City’s wobble continued as they were held at home by Southampton. Though the point took City back to the top of the Barclays Premier League, it was a frustrating afternoon at the Etihad. And after a fabulous start to the season, City have now failed to win in their […]
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Jose Mourinho gets tactics spot on as Manchester United gain draw in goalless game at high-flying Liverpool
LIVERPOOL 0, MAN UNITED 0 Jose Mourinho pulled off yet another tactical masterclass in Manchester United’s goalless draw at Liverpool. After an uninspiring start to the season by United, the heat was on Mourinho for the eagerly-awaited meeting at Anfield. And though it was not a meeting for the purveyors of fine football, it was […]
Manchester City are held at home by Everton in the battle of former Barcelona team mates Pep Guardiola and Ronald Koeman
MAN CITY 1, EVERTON 1 Ronald Koeman was the happier in the battle of the former Barcelona team mates as Everton drew at Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. In an enthralling first ever managerial contest involving two of legend Johann Cryuff’s disciples, Koeman managed to stifle City who endured a frustrating afternoon. And after the draw […]
Tottenham inflict defeat for the first time on Manchester City this season and end their 100% Premier League start
TOTTENHAM 2, MANCHESTER CITY 0 Aleksandar Kolarov own goal after 9 minutes puts City on the back foot early on Dele Alli extends the lead after 37 minutes Spurs winger Erik Lamella misses a second half penalty Tottenham up to second, Manchester City stay top going into the international break Manchester City’s 100% Premier League […]
Manchester United create 24 goal attempts, but lack cutting edge as they are held at home by bottom-club Stoke City
MAN UNITED 1, STOKE CITY 1 Manchester United endured a hugely frustrating afternoon as they were held at home by bottom-club Stoke City. Apart from a failure to convert more of the chances they created – they had 24 goal attempts – there was little wrong with the performance. United played some delightful football and […]