MAN UNITED 1, TOTTENHAM 0 Manchester United were given an unlikely helping hand as they made a winning start to their Barclays Premier League campaign on the day manager Louis van Gaal celebrated his 64th birthday. Kyle Walker’s first half own goal decided the outcome of the Reds’ match after they toiled against Tottenham at Old Trafford. “I […]
Ashley Young signs new long-term contract at Manchester United
Ashley Young has signed a new contract at Manchester United which keeps him at the club until at least June 2018 with an option to extend for a further year. The highly-versatile Young, 30, made his debut for United in August 2011. He has since made 115 appearances and scored 13 goals. He won a […]
Wenger finally gets the better of Mourinho as Arsenal defeat Chelsea to lift the FA Community Shield
ARSENAL 1, CHELSEA 0 Arsene Wenger finally recorded a victory over adversary Jose Mourinho as Arsenal defeated Chelsea to win the FA Community Shield, the curtain-raiser to the new season. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s spectacular strike separated the two teams as Arsenal manager Wenger recorded a first win against his counterpart at the 14th time of asking. […]
Disappointment as Oldham Athletic lose final friendly at Carlisle United
CARLISLE UNITED 3, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1 Oldham Athletic’s dress rehearsal for the new season ended in a disappointing defeat at Sky Bet League Two side Carlisle United. It was hardly ideal preparation for Saturday’s opening game in League One at Walsall after Angelo Balanta, Derek Asamoah and Steve Rigg inflicted a loss at Brunton Park. And […]
Flying Dutchman Ryan Hiwat starred for Oldham Athletic in their pre-season win at Halifax Town
FC HALIFAX TOWN 1, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2 First-half goals from Rhys Turner and Brian Wilson secured Latics their third pre-season victory on a night when all eyes were on their trialists, especially Dutchman Ryan Hiwat. The 19-year-old former PSV Eindhoven winger has been linked with moves to a number of big clubs so it is a coup […]