MANCHESTER UNITED 3, STOKE CITY 2 Goals by Robin Van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez secured victory for a United side who were second best for the large majority of the game at Old Trafford against a committed Stoke side who looked like deserved winners with 12 minutes to go. With nothing to lose, […]
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United held by battling Saints
MANCHESTER UNITED 1, SOUTHAMPTON 1 Battling Southampton made United pay for their profligacy in front of goal when they scored a late equaliser through Dejan Lovran at Old Trafford. Robin Van Persie’s first half goal was deserved but United should have made the game safe long before the end after missing a succession of chances […]
Van Persie touch and go to face Shakhtar
Robin Van Persie returned from injury to play in the shock defeat to West Brom at Old Trafford on Saturday but Manchester United manager David Moyes will make a final decision on playing the Dutch striker from the start until tomorrow. “Yes Robin is fit.” confirmed Moyes. “But we will make a decision tomorrow whether […]
Van Persie could be available for Shakhtar test
Robin Van Persie could be set to play for United against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League next week after manager David Moyes brought the Dutch striker off the bench in Manchester United’s 2-1 reverse against West Bromwich Albion today. Van Persie had over half an hour of game time, perhaps more than Moyes was […]
Rooney joins 200 club
MAN UNITED 4, BAYER LEVERKUSEN 2 David Moyes first venture into the Champions League ended in victory as Manchester United defeated Germany’s Bayer Leverkusen at Old Trafford. United’s new manager witnessed a measured performance from his side which displayed the efficiency for which the Germans are renowned on a momentous night for Wayne Rooney […]