CHELSEA 4, MANCHESTER UNITED 0 Pedro scores after just 30 seconds Critical errors by Chris Smalling and Daley Blind Eric Bailly suffers “serious knee ligament damage” in second half Jose Mourinho’s heaviest defeat in all competitions since Real Madrid lost 5-0 against Barcelona in November 2010 Jose Mourinho’s first return to Stamford Bridge since becoming […]
Manchester City now five games without win after being held at home by Southampton
MAN CITY 1, SOUTHAMPTON 1 Manchester City’s wobble continued as they were held at home by Southampton. Though the point took City back to the top of the Barclays Premier League, it was a frustrating afternoon at the Etihad. And after a fabulous start to the season, City have now failed to win in their […]
Pirates plunder the points as Bristol Rovers win at Oldham Athletic
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0, BRISTOL ROVERS 2 It was a case of after the Lord Mayor’s Show as Oldham Athletic were beaten at home by Bristol Rovers to remain in the relegation places in Sky Bet League One. After beating league leaders Scunthorpe United comprehensively four days earlier, Latics went into the game against the Pirates […]
Manchester City report £20.5m profit for 2015-16 on record revenues of £391.8m
Manchester City FC reports £20.5m profit as annual report for 2015-16 is released Record revenues of £391.8million announced in the eight successive season of improved year on year financial performance Record £20.5m figure represents the second consecutive year of profitability for the club Wage/revenue ratio of 50% is among the best in the football industry […]
Turkish delight as Manchester United beat Fenerbahce 4-1 in Europa League
MAN UNITED 4, FENERBAHCE 1 Manchester United scored four goals in an enthralling 17-minute spell against Turkish team Fenerbahce to leap from third to first place in their Europa League group. Two penalties from Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial – amazingly netted less than three minutes apart – broke the deadlock. They were followed by […]