One down, three to play in this year’s festive programme – and if Sir Alex Ferguson’s side is holding on to any lingering disappointment following Sunday’s draw at Swansea City then there is little time to wallow. Not with Alan Pardew’s Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, the Geordies in dangerously poor form, [...]
Friday, October 5, 2012
When Manchester United last visited St James’ Park in January, heavy defeat told only part of the story that week. Demba Ba’s volley and a fine free-kick from Johan Cabaye helped to inflict a 3-0 loss on Sir Alex Ferguson’s men – it came just four days after relegation bound Blackburn Rovers’ New Year’s Eve [...]
Friday, September 28, 2012
It could hardly be rosier at Manchester United’s academy. Despite the extensive building work taking place at Carrington, academy players enjoy some of the finest facilities in England, a large coaching staff, education and medical programmes second to few, and a manager whom professes dedication to youth. Indeed, United – culturally, historically, and financially – [...]
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson will field an experimental side as Newcastle United visit Old Trafford for the third round of the newly renamed Capital One Cup on Wednesday night. In common League Cup policy over many years, Ferguson will use the tournament to blood youngsters and offer minutes to squad played under-used so far this season. [...]
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson will rally his troops once again tonight in a season of some ups and far too many downs. Manchester United, fresh from New Years Eve defeat to Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford, travel to Newcastle United seeking victory, and some redemption from Saturday’s “disaster”. Not for the first this season. With title [...]
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out strengthening Manchester United’s midfield this winter, despite a growing list of long-term injuries. Brazilian midfielder Anderson will not return until February after suffering a recurring knee injury, while Tom Cleverley is out until Christmas. The injuries leave Ferguson with just two senior central midfielders – Darren Fletcher and Michael Carrick [...]
Monday, April 18, 2011
Wayne Rooney returns to Manchester United’s team as Sir Alex Ferguson’s men look to bounce back from the weekend’s FA Cup semi-final defeat. Barely 72 hours after Ferguson’s side lost 1-0 to Manchester City at Wembley in the cup, the focus switches to Tuesday night’s Premier League league tie with Newcastle United. Victory will take [...]
Monday, August 16, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Manchester United strolled to a routine opening Premier League win over Newcastle United, with Sir Alex Ferguson’s side rarely required hit the top note at a packed Old Trafford stadium. Dimitar Berbatov, Darren Fletcher and substitute Ryan Giggs scored the goals that ensured the Scot’s side opened the new campaign with maximum points. United dominated [...]
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Premier League season begins in earnest tonight as Manchester United welcomes Newcastle United to Old Trafford. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side, fresh from beating Chelsea to the Community Shield at Wembley, begins the assault on a 19th domestic title against Chris Houghton’s newly promoted outfit expecting nothing less than victory. United begins the match with [...]
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
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