Wayne Rooney could recover from a shin injury in time to report for England duty next week. The injury flared up and prevented his participation in Manchester United’s away game in the Champions League against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night but was omitted from the squad after his shin swelled up. United manager David Moyes […]
Giggs takes Champions League appearance record
Ryan Giggs reached a Champions League landmark when he came on as a substitute for Marouane Fellaini in Manchester United’s away tie against Shaktar Donetsk at the Donbass Arena tonight. The Welsh winger recorded his 145th appearance, beating Spanish striker Raul’s record in all Champions League games including qualifiers. Giggs was proud of his achievement […]
Individual errors cost City as Bayern cruise to victory
Joe Hart will be under intense scrutiny again after his latest high profile howler allowed Bayern Munich to open the scoring early on in their Champions League game as Manchester City went on to lose 3-1 at home to the Champions League holders.
City kids demolish German rivals
MANCHESTER CITY U19 6, BAYERN MUNICH U19 0 Khaldoon Al Mubarak was among a clutch of senior Manchester City figures who saw City’s Elite Development Squad demolish a poor Bayern U19 side in the UEFA Youth League in the hours leading up to the senior side’s game at the Etihad today. The City chairman will […]
Van Persie touch and go to face Shakhtar
Robin Van Persie returned from injury to play in the shock defeat to West Brom at Old Trafford on Saturday but Manchester United manager David Moyes will make a final decision on playing the Dutch striker from the start until tomorrow. “Yes Robin is fit.” confirmed Moyes. “But we will make a decision tomorrow whether […]