MAN CITY 1, WIGAN ATHLETIC 2 Manchester City’s dream of another Wembley appearance was ended as they were victims of a massive FA Cup giantkilling act. Championship club Wigan Athletic, managed by City legend Uwe Rosler, were rank 16/1 outsiders to reach the semi finals. But they overcame seemingly impossible odds to end City’s hopes […]
Premier League
United beat poor Baggies to restore some pride
WEST BROM 0, MANCHESTER UNITED 3 Headed goals by Phil Jones and Wayne Rooney and a classic Manchester United passing move finished by Danny Welbeck polished off a West Brom side who were undone by slack marking but both sides were baffled by some strange refereeing decisions by Jon Moss including a controversial incident early […]
Rooney cashes in as United return to winning ways against Crystal Palace
CRYSTAL PALACE 0, MANCHESTER UNITED 2 A Robin Van Persie penalty and a Wayne Rooney strike in the second half secured a 2-0 victory for Manchester United at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace. The win ended a three match winless run for David Moyes’ men but Palace made United work for their victory ahead of […]
Yaya Toure spares City blushes
MAN CITY 1, STOKE CITY 0 It was as though Manchester City were still suffering from a Champions League hangover as they secured a scruffy win against Stoke City to remain in the thick of the title hunt in the Barclays Premier League. City, beaten in midweek by Barcelona in their last-16 European battle, were decidedly […]
Toothless City miss chance to go top
NORWICH CITY 0, MANCHESTER CITY 0 Manchester City missed the chance to return to the top of the Barclays Premier League when they were held 0-0 by a stubborn Norwich City side, missing the chance to return to the top of the league after Liverpool thrashed Arsenal at Anfield and Chelsea comfortably beat Newcastle United […]