MAN CITY 0, MAN UNITED 1 Marcus Rashford threw open the battle for the last Champions League place after scoring Manchester United’s matchwinning goal in the derby. Suddenly the Reds are back in with a shout for a top-four spot as City are under threat of missing out if they don’t rediscover their winning touch. […]
Derby defeat by Rochdale leaves Oldham Athletic in relegation places
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2, ROCHDALE 3. Oldham Athletic’s survival hopes were dealt a blow following a home derby defeat by Rochdale. It was a disappointing afternoon as Latics were unable to make it back-to-back home wins in the space of four days following the midweek victory against Blackpool as they remain in the relegation places. And […]
Defeat not an option in chase for Champions League next season in Manchester United’s must-win derby at Manchester City on Sunday
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says defeat is not an option as the Reds go into Sunday’s game against Manchester City at the Etihad. The rousing but ultimately unsuccessful second leg game against Liverpool in the Europa League on Thursday has meant that a fourth place finish in the Premier League represents United’s only way into […]
Manchester United bow out of Europa League after being held at home by Liverpool and losing 3-1 on aggregate
MAN UNITED 1, LIVERPOOL 1 (Liverpool won 3-1 on aggregate) Manchester United had hope in their heart for almost 45 minutes before Philippe Coutinho ended the prospect of pulling off a remarkable Europa League comeback against Liverpool at Old Trafford. That was until the dying seconds of the opening period when the Brazilian inflicted the […]
Matt Palmer’s matchwinner against Blackpool boosts Oldham Athletic’s survival hopes
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1, BLACKPOOL 0 Oldham Athletic are suddenly within touching distance of safety in Sky Bet League One following victory in their basement battle against Blackpool. Matt Palmer’s second-half strike at SportsDirect.com Park earned Latics three precious points as they leapfrogged over the Seasiders. And with only one defeat in their last nine league […]