Oh Benitez, where did it all go wrong?
Posted on 28 Feb 2009You could argue that Liverpool’s title challenge was over before it had even started. They have rarely played like future champions and their results would certainly back that up. Whilst Manchester United have strung together an eleven match winning... Read more »
Spot Da Difference
Posted on 28 Feb 2009The arrival of Rafael and Fabio da Silva has caused some problems on the training pitch by all accounts as the pair of identical twins cannot be distinguished. Rio Ferdinand has almost got it sussed out. “One of them has a slit on his chin and one... Read more »
Rio’s in it for the Kickz
Posted on 28 Feb 2009The Manchester United Foundation, in partnership with Greater Manchester police are signed up to a Football Foundation scheme called Kickz which aims to create stronger communities through football. Kickz sessions at United are held on Thursday and Friday... Read more »
Rafael out for a month
Posted on 27 Feb 2009Rafael da Silva will miss Sunday’s Carling Cup final with Tottenham after it was revealed the young Brazilian has suffered a fracture on his ankle. “Rafael is out for a month with a slight hairline fracture of his ankle,” Ferguson told his pre-match... Read more »
Carling Cup Final Preview: Man Utd vs Tottenham
Posted on 27 Feb 2009Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon in the League Cup final from Wembley. Man Utd have faced Tottenham 167 times before in their illustrious history but this weekend’s clash will be the first time the clubs have met in the... Read more »
Ibra-himo-who?
Posted on 25 Feb 2009You’d be forgiven if you tuned into last night’s Champions League clash expecting to see a goal fest given the hype surrounding Inter Milan’s superstar striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He himself claims to be better than Wayne Rooney whilst Jose Mourinho... Read more »
Internazionale 0 – 0 Manchester United
Posted on 24 Feb 2009From The San Siro, Attendance 84,000 , Referee Luis Medina Cantalejo Internazionale 0 – 0 Manchester United Internazionale Team Statistics Manchester United 0 Goals 0 0 Shots On Target 5 8 Shots Off Target 6 5 Shots... Read more »
Rafael da Silva latest to miss Champions League trip
Posted on 23 Feb 2009Even with Rafael in the team, United were going to struggle to put out a defence against Internazionale tomorrow evening at the San Siro. The United squad boarded a plane and departed Manchester airport this morning with only six recognised defenders.... Read more »
Manchester United’s defensive duo: Who to face Inter? Who can you find?
Posted on 23 Feb 2009Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Evans; between them they have appeared in all 44 of Manchester United’s fixtures this season. Such is their importance to the team, Fergie has utilised two of the three in all but four matches this campaign –... Read more »
Premier League round-up 21st – 22nd February
Posted on 22 Feb 2009The Champions Manchester United may have ended their run of Premier League games without conceding a goal but they are relentless in their pursuit of their third consecutive Premier League title. United made it ten league wins on the trot with a 2 –... Read more »
Manchester United 2 – 1 Blackburn
Posted on 21 Feb 2009From Old Trafford, Attendance 75,000 , Referee Howard Webb Manchester United 2 – 1 Blackburn Wayne Rooney (23)Cristiano Ronaldo (60) Roque Santa Cruz (32) Manchester United Team Statistics Blackburn 2 Goals 1 3 Shots... Read more »
Sorry Benitez, Liverpool can’t beat United’s untouchables
Posted on 21 Feb 2009It must be a frustrating time for Rafael Benitez. As much as he wants to win the Premier League for the first time in Liverpool’s history, deep down, he knows it isn’t going to happen – at least not this year. Having already conceded Liverpool cannot... Read more »
They think it’s all over, at least Paddy Power the bookies do
Posted on 19 Feb 2009Bookmakers Paddy Power have decided to pay out on all bets for Manchester United winning the domestic treble; that’s the Premier League, FA Cup and the League Cup. Paddy Power are well known for calling title races over long before the season is finished... Read more »
Manchester United 3 – 0 Fulham
Posted on 18 Feb 2009From Old Trafford, Attendance 75,437 , Referee Andre Marriner Manchester United 3 – 0 Fulham Paul Scholes (12)Dimitar Berbatov (30)Wayne Rooney (63) Manchester United Team Statistics Fulham 3 Goals 0 7 Shots... Read more »
Wenger: United are untouchable
Posted on 17 Feb 2009Arsene Wenger has conceded defeat in this season’s title race and has backed Man Utd to win the league labelling Sir Alex’s latest team as “untouchable”. The man has seen the light! United are currently 12 points behind league leaders United who... Read more »
Wayne Rooney in squad to face Fulham
Posted on 17 Feb 2009Wayne Rooney will make his United comeback on Wednesday night in United’s Premier League fixture with Fulham at Old Trafford. Rooney has recovered from his hamstring injury and is fit enough for a place on the bench. The England forward as been out... Read more »
FA Cup and Premier League round-up 14-15 February
Posted on 16 Feb 2009While United had a convincing victory over Derby on Sunday most of the other FA Cup clashes this weekend had less clear cut outcomes, meaning the sixth round draw had a strange look about it. United will travel to either Swansea or Fulham in the last... Read more »
FA Cup quarter final draw
Posted on 15 Feb 2009United have been handed an away tie at either Fulham or Swansea in the sixth round of the FA Cup. After seeing United brush Derby aside 4 – 1 in the last round, either side should prove fairly easy opposition en route to the quarter final. Swansea... Read more »
Derby 1 – 4 Manchester United
Posted on 15 Feb 2009From Pride Park, Attendance 32,103 , Referee Alan Wiley Derby 1 – 4 Manchester United Miles Addison (56) Luis Nani (29)Darron Gibson (44)Cristiano Ronaldo (48)Danny Welbeck (81) Derby Team Statistics Manchester... Read more »
Ryan Giggs pens contract extension
Posted on 12 Feb 2009Ryan Giggs has penned a one year extension to his contract which will see the legend play at United until at least June 2010. At 35 years old, the Welshman had flirted with the idea of retirement but his desire has always been to play on at United and... Read more »
