MAN UNITED 0, SOUTHAMPTON 1 Manchester United’s woes continued following their fifth defeat in 10 games as they were beaten at home by Southampton. The battle of the Dutch managers saw Ronald Koeman heap more pressure on under-fire Louis van Gaal as Saints won at Old Trafford for the second successive season. And there was […]
Hot-shot Wayne Rooney is Manchester United’s matchwinner at Liverpool
LIVERPOOL 0, MAN UNITED 1 Wayne Rooney continued his rich recent goalscoring vein with Manchester United’s winner at Liverpool. The striker’s fifth goal in four games earned the Reds a Barclays Premier League double over Liverpool for the second successive season. Rooney’s 12th goal of the season was also his 241st for the Reds as […]
Losing return for John Sheridan as Oldham Athletic are beaten at Bradford City
BRADFORD CITY 1, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0 Connor Brown’s first-half dismissal proved a pivotal moment as Oldham Athletic lost at Bradford City in John Sheridan’s first match back as manager. It was a frustrating afternoon for Sheridan who believed his side would not have left empty handed had they had a full complement of players throughout. […]
Manchester City back in the goalscoring groove against Crystal Palace to reclaim top spot
MAN CITY 4, CRYSTAL PALACE 0 Manchester City completed a hat trick of victories of victories against Crystal Palace in the current campaign. It was an impressive showing from City as they temporarily went back to the summit of the Barclays Premier League. The victory followed on from an away-day success at Selhurst Park and […]
Manchester City penalty appeal agony as they are held at home by Everton
MAN CITY 0, EVERTON 0 Manchester City endured a disappointing night as they were held at home by Everton to remain third in the Barclays Premier League. And that frustration was epitomised by late drama when City were denied a stone-wall penalty in the third and final minute of stoppage time. Referee Roger East appeared […]