OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0, BURY 0. It was a derby either side could have won have won as Oldham Athletic and Bury fought out a compelling goalless draw at SportsDirect.com Park. And it was a useful point for both sides in their battles against relegation from Sky Bet League One. Latics’ manager John Sheridan had no […]
Manchester City claim semi-final place in FA Cup for first time in four years after win at Middlesbrough
MIDDLESBROUGH 0, MAN CITY 2 Manchester City’s Emirates FA Cup, quarter-final victory at Middlesbrough was a stroll in the park. Pep Guardiola’s side would have won by a far more emphatic margin but for a fine goalkeeping display by No 2 Brad Guzan. The American prevented a landslide margin after making a string of fabulous […]
Henrikh Mkhitaryan scores a vital away goal at FC Rostov
FC ROSTOV 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 (Europa League Round of 16) Henrikh Mkhitaryan gives United a vital away goal after 35 minutes. Aleksandr Bukharov levels the tie in the 53rd minute after poor defending. Jose Mourinho will consider Manchester United to be lucky to be returning home from the game against FC Rostov with an away goal, […]
Riddle of the hot water bottle at Manchester City’s home Premier League match against Stoke City
The sight of a steward scurrying to the Stoke City bench carrying a hot water bottle was one of the enduring memories of their Premier League match at Manchester City. The incident took place in the opening minutes as the steward was seen carrying the hot water bottle – it was coloured City blue – […]
Manchester City’s hopes of catching Chelsea dented by home goalless draw against Stoke City
MAN CITY 0, STOKE CITY 0 Enormous credit to Stoke City who became the first team to keep a clean sheet at Manchester City in a Premier League fixture in the current campaign. And in achieving this notable feat, the Potters dealt a further blow to City’s faint hopes of catching runaway leaders Chelsea. City, […]