Report: United 0-1 Galatasary



Written on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 by   in Champions LeagueMatch Reaction

Manchester United dropped their first points in this seasons Champions League this evening, after Galatasaray held out for a 1-0 win. However, despite the loss there was much to be pleased about. Having already tied up top spot in the group, Sir Alex Ferguson opted to field his ‘second string’ in a match where gaining…
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Report: United 4-2 Stoke



Written on Monday, October 22, 2012 by   in Match ReactionPremier League

Wayne Rooney scored his first Manchester United Premier League goals of the season this weekend to help secure victory over Stoke. Rooney, however, had already netted at the wrong end to give Stoke the lead before he equalised with a fine header to convert a Van Persie cross. United had been in control, but a…
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Report: United 3-0 Newcastle



Written on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 by   in Match ReactionPremier League

Manchester United put in arguably their best performance of the season at Newcastle on Sunday afternoon, to ensure a well fought victory and a return to second place in the table. Earlier in the day City had won, along with Chelsea the previous day, to put pressure on the reds to get a positive result…
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Report: United 2-3 Spurs



Written on Monday, October 1, 2012 by   in Match ReactionPremier League

Despite a fine and spirited second half performance, Manchester United’s dismal first half display proved too much to recover from as Spurs ended their 23 year wait for a victory at Old Trafford with a 3-2 triumph. United failed to find their way after the shock of going behind to a second minute Jan Vertonghen…
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Report: United 2-1 Liverpool



Written on Sunday, September 23, 2012 by   in Match ReactionPremier League

Since way back in 2007 Anfield has been a ground United have had little reward. Today, however, that particular demon was put to bed after Rafael and a Robin Van Persie penalty scored to ensure they came from a goal down to beat Liverpool. With the emotion that preceded the match, a memorial in honour…
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Report: United 3-2 Southampton



Written on Monday, September 3, 2012 by   in Match ReactionPremier League

For as long as I can remember, Manchester United do not give up. They do not know when they’re beat. They once again demonstrated this battling attitude at Southampton’s Saint Mary’s with two very late goals to claim a dramatic victory. Robin Van Persie’s injury time header completed his hat-trick and an unlikely comeback. However, the…
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Report: United 3-2 Fulham



Written on Sunday, August 26, 2012 by   in Match ReactionPremier League

After seemingly starting the match 3 minutes after Fulham did, United over came an early scare to run out victors at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. Prior to kick off, the talk was of the surprise exclusion of Wayne Rooney from the United starting line up. It was expected that Robin Van Persie would be…
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Report: Everton 1-0 United



Written on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 by   in Match ReactionPremier League

Manchester United started their Premier League campaign with a disappointing loss away at Everton last night. A 57th minute Marouane Fellaini goal was enough for the hosts to run out deserved winners. Unsurprisingly, the match started at a good pace and was extremely open. However, with United missing Rio Ferdinand, Johnny Evans, Chris Smalling, Phil…
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Match Report: United 1 – 0 Amazulu FC



Written on Thursday, July 19, 2012 by   in HistoryMatch ReactionNewsPre-season

Federico Macheda ensured that Manchester United began their pre-season tour with a win in Durban on Wednesday evening, against locals Amazulu FC. The first pre-season game is always one of anticipation, and relief, after what feels like an eternity of an off season. This time around is no different. In fact after the final few…
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Match Report: United 1-0 Sunderland



Written on Monday, May 14, 2012 by   in Match ReactionPremier League

Despite cruelly being denied a 20th league title yesterday, Manchester United bowed out of this years campaign in winning ways. A single Wayne Rooney was enough to seal victory…and so nearly the most unlikely of Premier League titles. In the unlikely scenario that Sunderland would be totally there for the taking and United would indeed…
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