MAN UNITED 2, SUNDERLAND 0 Wayne Rooney’s double finally saw off spirited Sunderland as Manchester United put in another indifferent performance. It was a game which will be remembered not for the football, though, but for a refereeing blunder by Roger East. The match official wrongly sent off Wes Brown in a case of mistaken […]
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Manchester United overcome shock to beat Preston North End and claim quarter-final place in the FA Cup
PRESTON NORTH END 1, MAN UNITED 3 Manchester United had an almighty scare at League One club Preston North End before claiming their place in the quarter finals of the FA Cup and a glamour tie against holders Arsenal. The Reds were forced to do it the hard way battling back after Scott Laird had given […]
Wayne Rooney at the double as Manchester United defeat Newcastle United
MAN UNITED 3, NEWCASTLE UNITED 1 Wayne Rooney again showed that playing in a deeper midfield role has not blunted his cutting edge. Manchester United’s captain scored twice in the emphatic victory against Newcastle United which strengthened their hold on third place in the Barclays Premier League. Rooney’s red hot scoring spree continued as his […]
Manchester United beat Liverpool to make it six straight Premier League wins
MAN UNITED 3, LIVERPOOL 0. Back-to-form Manchester United recorded their sixth straight Barclays Premier League victory to pile on the troubles for Liverpool. While Louis van Gaal’s side strengthened its hold on third place, the problems mount for opposite number Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool languish in ninth and seven points shy of the Champions League […]
Manchester United finding their feet under Louis van Gaal
MAN UNITED 3, HULL CITY 0 Manchester United soundly defeated Hull City at Old Trafford to record a third straight Premier League victory for the first time in this calendar year. Goals from Chris Smalling, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie enabled the Reds to strengthen their hold on fourth place in the table as […]