The Metropolitan Police have launched investigations into racist behaviour by a Chelsea fan at last night’s Capital One Cup tie at Stamford Bridge, with the club promising to take the “strongest possible action” after the fan was pictured mimicking a monkey gesture towards Danny Welbeck. There’s a real sense of irony surrounding the club now seeing as Chelsea lodged…
PICTURE: Chelsea fan ‘monkey’ gesture at Welbeck
Written on Thursday, November 1, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in League Cup, News, Rivals
Fergie blames Nani for League Cup knockout
Written on Thursday, November 1, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in League Cup, News, Players
Sir Alex Ferguson put out a team mixed with experience and youth for Wednesday’s League Cup fixture at Chelsea, with Ryan Giggs playing the full match which went into extra time. Starting with two inexperienced players at centre back was a risk but I hope Scott Wootton and Michael Keane don’t come in for too…
PICTURE: Chelsea standing up to racism since Sunday
Written on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in League Cup, News, Rivals
Losing in the League Cup is a tough one to swallow when you see we could have faced Leeds in the next round, but United’s away support made it a night to remember. I have always said we had the best away support in the league and tonight proved it’s still going strong. Whenever United…
CONFIRMED: United team to face Chelsea
Written on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in League Cup, Team news
Starting Eleven: Anders Lindegaard; Rafael, Michael Keane, Scott Wootton, Buttner; Luis Nani, Darren Fletcher, Anderson, Ryan Giggs; Hernandez, Welbeck. Bench: Sam Johnstone, Nick Powell, Federico Macheda, Jessie Lingard, Ryan Tunnicliffe, Robbie Brady, Vermijl.
LIVE BLOG: United v Chelsea
Written on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in League Cup, Match Reaction
Manchester United travel to Stamford Bridge for the second time in less than a week tonight in the Capital One Cup. After knocking Newcastle out in the last round, Sir Alex Ferguson field’s a team mixed with youth and experience. The Reds beat Chelsea 3-2 on Sunday in what was a controversial tie due to…
Tunnicliffe’s debut wins 100-1 bet for father
Written on Thursday, September 27, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in League Cup, News, Youths
Ryan Tunnicliffe’s debut for Manchester United on Wednesday night as a substitute in the 2-1 win over Newcastle United won his father, Mick, a bet worth £10,000. The victory for Ferguson’s men secured the club a position in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup which will see them travel to Stamford Bridge to…
United draw Chelsea in League Cup
Written on Thursday, September 27, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in League Cup, News
Chelsea will host Manchester United in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup after both clubs successfully made it through the previous stage of the competition. The two clubs were drawn to face each other at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Having knocked Everton out of the tournament a lot of United fans wanted…
VIDEO: Anderson and Cleverley goals vs Newcastle
Written on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Highlights, League Cup
All in all, Manchester United have a lot to be happy with after tonight’s 2-1 win over Newcastle in the Capital One Cup. Two midfielders getting their name on the score sheet, Darren Fletcher completing 90 minutes as captain, Rooney back from injury and young players looking the part. United scored the opener a minute…
LIVE BLOG: United v Newcastle
Written on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in League Cup, Match Reaction
Manchester United welcome Newcastle to Old Trafford tonight for the start of the newly titled Capital One Cup. Sir Alex Ferguson is expected to field a team heavily influenced by youth just three days after beating Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield. Hopefully United can can win their third League Cup in five years. It’s easy to get involved…
CONFIRMED: United team to face Newcastle
Written on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in League Cup, Team news
Starting eleven: David de Gea, Marnick Vermijl, Micheal Keane, Scott Wootton, Alexander Buttner; Darren Fletcher (C), Tom Cleverley, Anderson; Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck, Javier Hernandez. Bench: Sam Johnstone, Jonny Evans, Nick Powell, Jessie Lingard, Robbie Brady, Ryan Tunnicliffe, Joshua King.
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