After failing to put away the majority of chances created in recent weeks, Manchester United managed to put 4 past Wolves goalkeeper Wayne Hennessy, with Wayne Rooney and Luis Nani scoring two goals each.
Video: Rooney and Nani goals against Wolves
Written on Sunday, December 11, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Highlights, Premier League
Match Preview: Aston Villa v Manchester United
Written on Saturday, December 3, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Match Previews
Manchester United travel to Villa Park this evening in search of the all important three points – a result we haven’t managed at the ground since 2007, which finished a 4 goal blitz as United strolled past a nine-man Villa. If my memory serves me correct, Wayne Rooney scored two while Rio Ferdiand and Ryan…
Manchester United’s top goal scorer from last season, with twenty two goals, hasn’t been getting a fair crack of the whip this season and some fans may be wondering what’s next for our technically gifted number nine, Dimitar Berbatov. Anyone with the slightest bit of intelligence when it comes to football wouldn’t dare to doubt…
Six United stars make FIFA World XI shortlist
Written on Thursday, December 1, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Other Football
Edwin van der Sar, Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Luis Nani and Wayne Rooney have all been named in a 55-man shortlist for the Fifa Fifpro World XI 2011, which includes 22 nominees from Spain’s Primera Liga – mainly coming from Barcelona and Real Madrid. Fifpro is the worldwide representative organization for all professional players…
Rooney a doubt for clash with Newcastle
Written on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Players, Team news
Wayne Rooney didn’t train with the squad Monday ahead of the Benfica game but Ferguson still thought he’d be fit enough to play against the Portuguese champions, Tuesday night. That wasn’t the case and now there’s a possibility he could miss the match on Saturday too. Rooney sustained a hip injury during the win over…
Rooney: I’m just happy to be on the pitch, I’ll play anywhere
Written on Monday, November 21, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Players
Wayne Rooney, this season, has been adapting to a much deeper position than usual due to the not so easy task of filling the creative void left by Paul Scholes’ retirement after the Champions League final. However, the 26-year-old claims he’s loving his new role in the centre of midfield simply because he is granted…
Sir Alex Ferguson’s Top 5 Signings
Written on Friday, November 4, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Manchester United History, Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson has made a few mistakes in the transfer window throughout his 25-years at Manchester United, but today I’ll be looking at his top 5 signings. There’s been quite a few successful buys, so if you agree or disagree, leave a comment below with your reason for doing so. 5. Wayne Rooney –…
Reaction to 1-0 win at Everton
Written on Saturday, October 29, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Match Reports
1. We got what we wanted today at Goodison Park. When writing the match preview last night, I explained how difficult it can be to walk away from that ground with three points, and that’s what we did. After the humiliation against our biggest rivals, we needed something to be positive about, especially for the young lads’…
Match Preview: Everton v Manchester United
Written on Friday, October 28, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Match Previews
Manchester United will be traveling across to Merseyside on Saturday where they come up against Everton, who are currently sitting thirteenth in the league with 10 points from 8 games. Despite that average record, we all know how difficult it can be to walk away from Goodison Park with three points – we can’t take…
Stat attack preview: Manchester United v Manchester City
Written on Friday, October 21, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Match Previews, Stats
This weekend, United welcome City to Old Trafford looking for nothing less than three points to take them ahead of their rivals and back on top of the Premier League. Roberto Mancini’s men are sitting uncomfortably at the top just one point head of the Reds, who remain unbeaten winning 6 out of 8 games…
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