CHELSEA 2, MAN UNITED 3 Manchester United’s first victory at Chelsea was certainly a dramatic battle of the top two in the Barclays Premier League. Chelsea finished with nine men as referee Mark Clattenburg found himself caught up in controversy at Stamford Bridge. There were accusations later from Chelsea that Mr Clattenburg used “inappropriate” words […]
Premier League
City win with Tevez goal but lose Richards in injury blow
MANCHESTER CITY 1, SWANSEA 0 Records tumbled at the Etihad as City ground out a 1-0 win, their 34th straight unbeaten league game at the Etihad, courtesy of a Carlos Tevez goal. The game also had the longest ever added time in a Premier League game at 12 minutes and 38 seconds due to serious […]
Wayne’s hat-trick with a difference
MAN UTD 4, STOKE CITY 2 Wayne Rooney’s scoring exploits often follow the route of the proverbial London bus – you wait ages for one then several appear at once. No goals in the opening two months of the season, although he was injured for half that time, then Rooney bags three goals for England […]
Last-gasp Dzeko wins it for 10-man City
WEST BROM 1, MANCHESTER CITY 2 Ten-man City were heading for defeat at The Hawthorns when they were rescued by a late double from substitute Edin Dzeko. The winner was scored two minutes into injury time after City had James Milner sent off for a professional foul midway through the first half. West Brom were left to […]
Back boys show Reds route to goal
NEWCASTLE UNITED 0, MAN UNITED 3. The new strike partnership of Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney was completely eclipsed by an unlikely source…..defenders Jonny Evans and Patrice Evra. The boys from the back scored rare goals for Manchester United who sent a clear message that they will be genuine challengers for the Barclays Premier League […]