QPR 0, MAN UNITED 2. Manchester United’s resounding win at Queens Park Rangers again showed it foolhardy to dismiss their Barclays Premier League title challenge. The Reds, written off in the aftermath of their 6-1 defeat in the Manchester derby, even had the temerity to temporarily wrestle top top spot from their rivals, if only […]
City gun down rivals
MAN CITY 1, ARSENAL 0 Manchester City took little over four hours to regain top spot in the Barclays Premier League following a hard-earned win against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. David Silva was City’s matchwinner as they overhauled United who had taken over pole position following their lunchtime victory at Queens Park Rangers. It […]
United back in the Champions League?
The BBC have reported that Manchester United could be offered a stunning return to the Champions League this season if the Swiss FA fail to punish FC Sion for signing players while under a transfer embargo. Switzerland and their club sides could be barred from European competition which would mean Basle, who qualified for the […]
Lampard penalty ends City’s unbeaten run
CHELSEA 2, MANCHESTER CITY 1 Frank Lampard came off the bench to score a late penalty which condemned City to their first Barclays Premier League defeat of the season. It followed Gael Clichy’s sending off as Chelsea came from behind to resurrect their title challenge at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s players went into a celebratory huddle at the […]
Red Devils start to exorcise Euro demons
MAN UTD 4, WOLVES 1 It may take Manchester United some time to fully exorcise the demons of their Champions League exit at Basel, but the Red Devils began the process with some wicked football to defeat Wolves at Old Trafford. This was the first time United have scored more than one goal in a […]