Chelsea Preview: Understanding the Benitez hatred



Written on Saturday, May 4, 2013 by   in Match PreviewPremier LeagueRivals

Chelsea fans

Following the draw against Arsenal last weekend the fight for a place in the top four has heated up. While it has nothing to do with us after securing the title, we still have a bearing on who finishes third and fourth. Manchester United’s first half performance at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday was diabolical,…
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Beat the bookie on United vs Chelsea



Written on Saturday, May 4, 2013 by   in Match PreviewPremier League

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Another season. Another title. Do you seriously think Fergie will take his foot off the gas for this Sunday’s meeting with Chelsea? Nor do we. There’s loads to look forward to here. There’s Handshake-gate with Rafa – will they or won’t they for what is Benitez’s last United game as Chelsea boss? There are records…
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Top 5 Arsenal vs United Previews



Written on Sunday, April 28, 2013 by   in Match PreviewPremier League

Van Persie

The Telegraph rub it in brilliantly saying if hosting the new champions is bad enough, Arsenal must serenade them before hand and applaude the man who made it possible. SN looks at how the rivalry may have suffered a loss of hatred in recent years but the sale of Robin van Persie will bring out…
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Arsenal Preview: Van Persie’s return to the Emirates



Written on Saturday, April 27, 2013 by   in Match PreviewPremier League

RvP vs Arsenal

Following the win against Aston Villa on Monday we secured the club’s twentieth league title, so a lot of celebrating has been done since. Jägerbombs were being drank as if they had gone out of fashion on Monday night. The players made most of their deserved night out on the town after not only winning…
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Players to watch: Aston Villa



Written on Sunday, April 21, 2013 by   in Match PreviewPremier League

Aston Villa

Manchester United host Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Monday as we look to claim the Premier League title. Despite many football betting fans accepting the Premier League is ours this season, we still haven’t won it yet and Sir Alex Ferguson will want to take three points on Monday and finish the job off…
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West Ham Preview: Back on track



Written on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 by   in Match PreviewPremier League

Robin van Persie playing against West Ham

Before Manchester United’s 2-0 win at the Britannia Stadium, we lost two games in a row against Chelsea and City. Tonight’s game is of real importance to show we’re back on track and ready to take back our Premier League trophy. Despite having a handy Monday night fixture lurking on the horizon, it’s crucial we…
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Chelsea Preview: FA Cup Round-Up



Written on Monday, April 1, 2013 by   in FA CupMatch Preview

Hernandez scores against Chelsea

This morning we travel to Stamford Bridge with a place in the FA Cup semi-final up for grabs. Having watched our opponents concede two goals against Southampton at the weekend, this is a game from which we really should be qualifying for the next round. They defended poorly and John Terry proved that he really…
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Match Preview & Confirmed XI: United vs Norwich



Written on Saturday, March 2, 2013 by   in Match PreviewPremier LeagueTeam news

Ryan Giggs vs Norwich

United: De Gea; Smalling, Vidic, Evans, Evra; Valencia, Anderson, Carrick, Kagawa; Rooney, Van Persie. Subs: Lindegaard, Rafael, Cleverley, Nani, Young, Welbeck, Hernandez. Barclays Premier League Saturday 2nd March 2013 Old Trafford Kick Off 3.00 pm Officials Referee: N. Swarbrick. G11 Y38 R0 Assistants: S. Long, A. Halliday Fourth Official: C. Foy League Form last 5…
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Confirmed Line-Up vs Reading: Including Match Preview



Written on Monday, February 18, 2013 by   in FA CupMatch PreviewTeam news

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United starting XI: De Gea; Jones, Vidic, Smalling, Buttner; Valencia, Cleverley, Anderson, Valencia; Hernandez, Welbeck. Bench: Lindegaard, Giggs, Ferdinand, Carrick, Kagawa, Nani, Van Persie. FA Cup Fifth Round Monday 18th of February 2013 Old Trafford Kick off 8.00pm Referee: Andre Marriner (Matches 25, R0, Y74) League Form last 5 matches United: WWWDW Reading: LWDWW All…
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Preview: Madrid vs United



Written on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 by   in Champions LeagueMatch Preview

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The two biggest clubs in the world, Real Madrid and Manchester United, lock horns in the last 16 of UEFA Champions league. There’s little I can say ahead of this anticipated tie that hasn’t already been said. The reinging Spanish champions versus the most successful English club, it’s the tie of the round. United are…
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