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Week 13 results
2011-11-24 20:28:00 A shockingly poor week of results for week 13, unlucky for some. A second poor week on the EPL with a loss of 16.6% leaves the EPL tips up just 13% on the season to date. The Bundesliga tips were down 7.2% on the week and are down 8% on the season. Ligue 1 tips ...
Premier League tips 19-21 November 2011
2011-11-19 00:58:00 Newcastle begin a series of 3 tough games for them which could see them slip out of the top 6 by New Year. Only Man City beats Newcastle’s form over the past 6 games and the Magpies visit this weekend. City are yet to drop a point at home. Equalling Newcastle’s form are Spurs who ...
Week 12 results
2011-11-13 21:01:00 Two league tips finished up and two down for week 12, the first week of November’s bets. With 6 losing tips out of 10 on the EPL the loss was significant enough to push the combined bets into a loss for the week as well. The Bundesliga bets performed the best this week with a ...
Premier League tips 5-6 November 2011
2011-11-04 22:07:00 Newcastle have another chance to shine as they host Everton in the early televised game on Saturday. If they win they go second behind Man City. Man City are away at giant killers QPR. Can lightning strike twice? Sunderland are longest odds though, away at Man United at odds of 16. Tips are sold on ...
Top Two Set To Battle It Out For The Title This Sunday
2011-05-02 12:00:00 The Premier League title race has been blown wide open after the weekend's Premier League games. Man United lost 1-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, the previous day everything went Chelsea's way. Chelsea had a massive slice of luck on Saturday against Tottenham Hotspur with key decisions going their way. The officials wrongly allowed both of Chelsea's goals in their 2-1 win over Spurs. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that after this weekend's results, Chelsea now have a 'major chance' of winning the Premier League title. Only two months ago Chelsea were 15 points behind Man United, now after that incredibly lucky win, they are only three points behind the league leaders and both clubs have a goal difference of +38. After the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, Sir Alex Ferguson told Sky Sports: "Obviously, it gives Chelsea a major chance now and that's what happens when you get these decisions. "They got one at Old Trafford last season so that's the...
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Title Race Wide Open After United Lose To Arsenal
2011-05-01 17:04:00 Manchester United go into next weeks game against Chelsea needing a win after a 1-0 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates today. Man United starting XI- Van der Sar, Fabio, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Park, Carrick, Anderson, Nani, Hernandez and Rooney. Subs- Kuszczak, Owen, Berbatov, Smalling, Rafael Da Silva, O'Shea and Valencia. It was Arsenal who started brightly, their first chance came only minute into the game after Nemanja Vidic only half-cleared the ball, which fell to Jack Wilshere but he hit his effort wide. Then Theo Walcott came close after getting onto the end of a cross from Gael Clichy but he hit the ball over the bar. Man United didn't threaten the Arsenal goal until the 20th minute, Luis Nani found Fabio Da Silva who ran into Arsenal's penalty area, he pulled the ball back towards Javier Hernandez but the ball was put behind from Arsenal for a corner. Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty in the 33rd minute after Vidic handled the ball in the area. Walcott...
By: United Devils
Premier League Preview: Arsenal v Man United
2011-04-30 13:38:00 With only four Premier League games left, Manchester United can take a massive step to clinching the Premier League title if they beat Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday. Arsenal on the other hand have thrown away the chance of winning the league after only picking up two points in their last three matches. Team News Arsenal- Thomas Vermaelen made his long awaited comeback against Man United's reserves after eight months out. Vermaelen played the full 90 minutes but Sunday's game has come too early for the centre back. Abou Diaby will also be missing after failing to shake off a groin injury, along with Lukasz Fabianski who is out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. Manchester United- Dimitar Berbatov will return after recovering from a groin injury, the Bulgarian hasn't played since United's 1-0 loss to Man City in the FA Cup. Darren Fletcher played the first 45 minutes against Arsenal's reserves Thursday night, but Fletcher will not play against Arsen...
By: United Devils
Late Hernandez Header Clinches All Three Points
2011-04-23 16:09:00 Man United have gone nine points clear of Arsenal and Chelsea with a 1-0 win over Everton at Old Trafford. With one eye on the Champions League semi-final against Schalke on Tuesday, Sir Alex Ferguson made five changes to the side who played against Newcastle. Rio Ferdinand, Jonny Evans, Fabio Da Silva, Darron Gibson and Antonio Valencia replaced Chris Smalling, Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra, Michael Carrick and Ryan Giggs. Starting XI: Van Der Sar, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Evans, Fabio, Valencia, Gibson, Anderson, Nani, Rooney and Hernandez. Subs: Kuszczak, Evra, Brown, Rafael, Carrick, Giggs and Owen. For the first 10 minutes Man United were dominating the game but failing to test Tim Howard. The first meaningful attack came when Wayne Rooney played in Luis Nani down the left but Portuguese's shot was straight at Howard. Man United were on top but still unable to create any notable chances. Rooney had a low cross in cleared by Phil Jagielka, that was followed by a poor shot fro...
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Premier League Preview: Man United v Everton
2011-04-22 16:42:00 Tomorrow lunchtime Man United take on Everton at Old Trafford in the Premier League. A win will take United nine points clear of Chelsea and Arsenal, who are both on 64 points. Team News: Rio Ferdinand was missing from United's draw against Newcastle with a calf strain but he may return tomorrow, along with Dimitar Berbatov who also missed the game. Rafael Da Silva returns from injury but United are still missing Paul Scholes who is serving a three-match ban. Also out are Anders Lindegaard, Owen Hargreaves and Darren Fletcher. Everton will be without Tim Cahill, Mikel Arteta, Marouane Fellaini, Jose Baxter and Louis Saha, who are all out injured. Most Recent Meeting The two clubs last played each other back on the 11th September 2010, at Goodison Park. The match finished 3-3 after two very late injury time goals for Everton. Steven Pienaar gave The Toffees a 1-0 lead in the 39th minute, four minutes later Darren Fletcher equalised for Man United. Nemanja Vidic scored U...
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United Seven Points Clear After 0-0 Draw
2011-04-19 22:44:00 Manchester United have extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points after a 0-0 draw against Newcastle. Sir Alex Ferguson made five changes to the side that lost to Man City at the weekend. Wayne Rooney, Chris Smalling, Ryan Giggs, Anderson and Javier Hernandez all returned to the starting line-up. Rio Ferdinand, Dimitar Berbatov, Paul Scholes, Antonio Valencia and Ji-Sung Park all made way. Man United starting XI- Van der Sar; O'Shea, Smalling, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Anderson, Giggs, Rooney and Hernandez. Man United subs: Kuszczak, Evans, Fabio, Gibson, Park, Valencia and Owen. Man United almost had a early goal after a fantastic ball by Wayne Rooney, found Javier Hernandez but a brilliant save by Tim Krul prevented the Mexican from scoring. After that chance, Newcastle pressurised the Man United goal for a few minutes. A decent run from Jonas Gutierrez ended in him having a effort at goal, which was deflected away for a corner by Smalli...
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Newcastle United v Man United Preview
2011-04-18 16:32:00 Manchester United have the opportunity to put Saturday's 1-0 loss in the FA Cup to Manchester City behind them, with a win against Newcastle United. Man United can go nine points clear of Arsenal in the Premier League, if they beat Newcastle at St James' Park tomorrow night. Team News Newcastle- Kevin Nolan will serve the second of his two-match ban but Cheik Tiote and James Perch will both return from suspension. Ben Arfa is out with a broken leg, also out injured are Leon Best, Alan Smith and Dan Gosling. Shola Ameobi has been rated as doubtful. Man United- Wayne Rooney and Jonny Evans will both be available after completing their suspensions. Paul Scholes was sent off against Man City and will now have to serve a three-match ban. Darren Fletcher is also unavailable for Man United, he is still recovering from illness. Owen Hargreaves, Rafael Da Silva and Anders Lindegaard are all out due to injury. Most Recent Meeting The two sides met back on the 16th August 2010, ...
By: United Devils
Man United Go 10 Points Clear
2011-04-09 17:50:00 Manchester United have gone 10 points clear of Arsenal after a routine 2-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford. Team News: Man United starting XI- Kuszczak, O'Shea, Smalling, Vidic, Evra, Gibson, Scholes, Anderson, Valencia, Nani and Berbatov. Subs- Van Der Sar; Brown, Fabio, Carrick, Park, Hernandez and Owen. Sir Alex Ferguson made eight changes to the side who beat Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday. Tomasz Kuszczak, John O'Shea, Chris Smalling, Darron Gibson, Anderson, Paul Scholes, Luis Nani and Dimitar Berbatov all came into the side. The Game: Fulham had an early effort, which was a 25-yard shot from Gael Kakuta but it was well saved by Kuszczak. Man United's first attempt on goal came from Nani, the ball was deflected over by Aaron Hughes and went for a corner. Kuszczak had to make two good saves within the first five minutes, the second was a 20-yard shot from Moussa Dembele, Kuszczak punched the ball away for a corner. Despite a sloppy start, it was ...
By: United Devils
Man United Go 10 Points Clear
2011-04-09 17:50:00 Manchester United have gone 10 points clear of Arsenal after a routine 2-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford. Team News: Man United starting XI- Kuszczak, O'Shea, Smalling, Vidic, Evra, Gibson, Scholes, Anderson, Valencia, Nani and Berbatov. Subs- Van Der Sar; Brown, Fabio, Carrick, Park, Hernandez and Owen. Sir Alex Ferguson made eight changes to the side who beat Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday. Tomasz Kuszczak, John O'Shea, Chris Smalling, Darron Gibson, Anderson, Paul Scholes, Luis Nani and Dimitar Berbatov all came into the side. The Game: Fulham had an early effort, which was a 25-yard shot from Gael Kakuta but it was well saved by Kuszczak. Man United's first attempt on goal came from Nani, the ball was deflected over by Aaron Hughes and went for a corner. Kuszczak had to make two good saves within the first five minutes, the second was a 20-yard shot from Moussa Dembele, Kuszczak punched the ball away for a corner. Despite a sloppy start, it was ...
By: United Devils
Premier League Preview: Man United v Fulham
2011-04-08 16:45:00 Saturday afternoon, Manchester United are back in Premier League action with a home game against Fulham after Wednesday's win against Chelsea in the Champions League. Team News Man United: Anderson, Wes Brown and John O'Shea have all recovered from injury and are available to play against Fulham. Sir Alex Ferguson also confirmed that Rafael Da Silva won't be available for tomorrows game but he should have recovered in time for Tuesday's game against Chelsea. United will be without Wayne Rooney, who will serve the first of a two-match ban. Also out are Darren Fletcher, Anders Lindegaard and Owen Hargreaves. Fulham: The away side may be without Damien Duff, who is struggling with an Achilles injury. Diomansy Kamara and Philippe Senderos are both out. Aaron Hughes is fit despite picking up a head injury against Blackpool. League Positions Man United still sit top of the Premier League, seven points clear of seventh placed Arsenal, who have played a game less. Man Un...
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Premier League Preview: Man United v Fulham
2011-04-08 16:45:00 Saturday afternoon, Manchester United are back in Premier League action with a home game against Fulham after Wednesday's win against Chelsea in the Champions League. Team News Man United: Anderson, Wes Brown and John O'Shea have all recovered from injury and are available to play against Fulham. Sir Alex Ferguson also confirmed that Rafael Da Silva won't be available for tomorrows game but he should have recovered in time for Tuesday's game against Chelsea. United will be without Wayne Rooney, who will serve the first of a two-match ban. Also out are Darren Fletcher, Anders Lindegaard and Owen Hargreaves. Fulham: The away side may be without Damien Duff, who is struggling with an Achilles injury. Diomansy Kamara and Philippe Senderos are both out. Aaron Hughes is fit despite picking up a head injury against Blackpool. League Positions Man United still sit top of the Premier League, seven points clear of seventh placed Arsenal, who have played a game less. Man Un...
By: United Devils
Second-Half Fightback Secures All Three Points
2011-04-02 16:05:00 Manchester United had to come from 2-0 down to beat West Ham 4-2 and go eight points clear of Arsenal in the Premier League. Team News: Man United starting XI- Kuszczak, Fabio, Smalling, Vidic, Evra, Gibson, Carrick, Giggs, Valencia, Park and Rooney. Man United subs- Amos, Owen, Anderson, Berbatov, Hernandez, Nani and Gill. There was no Edwin Van Der Sar, who was being rested as a precaution ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match against Chelsea. Van Der Sar had been suffering from a slight groin strain. The Game: Chris Smalling had Manchester United's first opportunity, his header from Ryan Giggs' corner was pushed over the bar by West Ham keeper Rob Green. West Ham were awarded a penalty in the 10th minute after the ball was handled in the area by Patrice Evra. Mark Noble converted the penalty and gave the home side the lead. The Hammers had a 2-0 lead within 24 minutes after being awarded a second penalty. Nemanja Vidic was judged to have fouled Carlton Col...
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Sir Alex Ferguson Criticises Premier League Plans
2011-04-01 15:56:00 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has had his say on the Premier League's plan to cut down on abusive behaviour towards referees. Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has announced that from the start of next season, the Premier League hopes to get clubs to crackdown on ?unacceptable? behaviour by players and managers towards referees. Sir Alex Ferguson is currently serving a five-game touchline ban for comments made about referee Martin Atkinson, but he insists that there is no issue. Speaking at Friday's press conference, Sir Alex said: ?Richard Scudamore hasn't got an awful lot to do, doesn't he? He's trying to elevate the Premier League - fine, that's good, that's his job. ?I don't think managers disrespect referees. I got fined for what I thought was a fair comment. He didn't, he gave me a five-match ban, that's fine. ?But there's a difference to say that we don't respect referees? "They've got a difficult job, we all know that. You woul...
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West Ham V Man United Preview
2011-04-01 14:56:00 After an International break, Manchester United return to Premier League action with an away game against West Ham. Team News West Ham: The Hammers are hoping to have Scott Parker available for tomorrows game after picking up shoulder and calf injuries whilst playing for England. Robbie Keane will return to the squad after missing the 0-0 draw against Tottenham due to not being able to play against his parent club. Frederic Piquionne will also return to the squad after recovering from a foot injury. Jack Collinson and Junior Stanislas will both miss the game. Man United: Nemanja Vidic is fit after playing 90 minutes for Serbia, also fit is Michael Owen. Anderson and Ji-Sung Park will both travel down to London. Jonny Evans is not available to due to suspension after being shown a red card against in United's last league game against Bolton. Rio Ferdinand has returned to training but will not play tomorrow. Rafael Da Silva has also returned to training and also will not be...
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Kuyt Hat-Trick Sinks United
2011-03-06 17:20:00 Manchester United's week has gone from bad to worse after a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Liverpool at Anfield. Man United Squad: Starting Line-Up: Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Smalling, Brown, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Berbatov and Rooney. Substitutes: Kuszczak, Hernandez, Fabio, O'Shea, Fletcher, Obertan, Gibson. The Game: Liverpool put Man United under pressure from very early on, Raul Meireles cross found Luis Suarez, who was unable to collect the ball and Edwin Van Der Sar collected. Maxi Rodriguez also had an early effort but he dragged his shot well wide. Man United started to settle down more, just after 15 minutes Dimitar Berbatov's 25 strike hit the outside of Pepe Reina's post. That was immediately followed by another chance for Liverpool, Suarez' ball into the box was nodded back in front of goal by Meireles but Dirk Kuyt was unable to get onto the end it. Liverpool had their first goal in the 34th minute. Suarez beat Rafael Da Silva, Michael Ca...
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Liverpool v Man United Preview
2011-03-05 17:57:00 After a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea midweek, Manchester United will be aiming to bounce back with a win against Liverpool on Sunday. Team News Liverpool's £35 million signing Andy Carroll is set to make his debut after returning to training after an injury. Fabio Aurelio and Daniel Agger are expected to return, Raul Meireles has been rated as doubtful. Martin Kelly has torn his hamstring and will be out for a month. Man United have many injuries to contend with. United will be without Rio Ferdinand (calf injury), Jonny Evans (ankle injury) and Nemanja Vidic (suspended) so Wes Brown will line-up alongside Chris Smalling at the heart of United's defence. Also missing are Anderson, Antonio Valencia, Owen Hargreaves and Ji-Sung Park. Patrice Evra picked up a slight injury against Chelsea, his fitness will be checked ahead of the game. League Positions Liverpool are currently sixth in the table, 21 points behind Man United who are the league leaders. The Merseyside club have picke...
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Controversial Goal Hands Chelsea All Three Points
2011-03-01 23:17:00 Tonight Chelsea came from behind to beat Manchester United 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. Wayne Rooney gave Man United the lead in the first half but two goals from Chelsea fought back in the second half with two goals to win the game. Man United Squad: Starting Line-Up: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Smalling, Vidic, Evra, Fletcher, Carrick, Scholes, Nani, Hernandez and Rooney. Bench: Kuszczak, Brown, Berbatov, Giggs, Fabio Da Silva, Rafael Da Silva and Gibson. The Game: Chelsea got off to a good start, they had the ball in the back of the net within minutes after a corner, Branislav Ivanovic volleyed the ball in but the goal was ruled out because of a foul by David Luiz. Soon after that chance Florent Malouda forced a save out of Edwin Van Der Sar after hitting his strike from 15-yards out. Chelsea then had another two chances within the opening 15 minutes, Michael Essien's shot was deflected wide for a corner, from that corner John Terry's header flew over the bar. Man United sta...
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Rooney And Cole Both Set To Play
2011-02-28 16:49:00 Both Wayne Rooney and Ashley Cole will be available for their respective clubs for the clash between Chelsea and Man United on Tuesday. Rooney will face Chelsea after the Football Association confirmed that they will take no action against the player, following an elbow on Wigan's James McCarthy. The FA were waiting for referee Mark Clattenburg's report before deciding whether or not to charge Rooney. Clattenburg said that he saw the incident in it's entirety at the time and that he believes that he took appropriate action, which means that the FA cannot punish Rooney. Cole was in the papers again this weekend after it was alleged that he shot a sports science student with an air rifle, which caused heavy bleeding to the students leg. Cole has been accused of letting the club down with his unprofessional behaviour but his manager has insisted that the player in in the right frame of mind. Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti told reporters: ?He will play tomorrow, yes. Obviousl...
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Chelsea v Man United Preview
2011-02-28 16:17:00 Tuesday night Manchester United will take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. United haven't won at Stamford Bridge since the 20th April 2002 when they beat Chelsea 3-0 with goals from Paul Scholes, Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. This fixture was postponed back in December due to weather conditions. At the time Sir Alex Ferguson said said the match was ?probably the most important game of the season?. With Chelsea now 15 points behind Man United in the title race, realistically Chelsea can not win the title. Team News Chelsea don't have many injury problems, they will only be without Alex and Yossi Benayoun. Yury Zhirkov should return to the squad after recovering from an injury. Wayne Rooney will be available for Man United after it was confirmed that the FA will not face any action after appearing to elbow Wigan's James McCarthy at the weekend. Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Evans are both still out injured so Chris Smalling will continue t...
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Victory Over Wigan Sends United Four Points Clear
2011-02-26 18:17:00 Man United have gone four points clear of Arsenal in the Premier League table after a 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium. Man United Squad: Starting Line-Up: Van Der Sar, O'Shea, Smailling, Vidic, Evra, Fletcher, Carrick, Scholes, Nani, Rooney and Hernandez. Bench: Kuszczak, Brown, Berbatov, Fabio, Rafael, Gibson and King The Game: Wigan got off to the better start and should have taken the lead 12 minutes in, a mistake by Paul Scholes was pounced on by Victor Moses, who was clean through on goal but Edwin Van Der Sar made the save. Despite their poor start, it was Man United who took the lead. Luis Nani's run down the left, his cross into the area was brilliantly finished by Javier Hernandez. Immediately after the goal, Wigan should have equalised but Van Der Sar managed to block James McCarthy's effort. A fantastic move by Man United nearly resulted in a 2-0 lead after Rooney found Nani, he shot, his effort had the keeper beaten but hit the inside of the po...
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Wigan v Man United Preview
2011-02-25 14:40:00 After a disappointing 0-0 draw against Marseille midweek, Manchester United turn their attention back to the Premier League, with an away game against Wigan Athletic. Team News Wigan don't have many injury problems, both Emmerson Boyce and Callum McManaman are doubtful. Tom Cleverley will not play as he is ineligible to play against his parent club. Man United will be without Anderson, Ji-Sung Park, Jonny Evans, Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves and Antonio Valencia. Ryan Giggs may recover in time to play, Michael Owen may also be available to play after returning to training following a hamstring injury. League Positions Wigan currently sit in the relegation zone after taking 27 points from 27 games this season. The Latics have only won one of their last nine games. They have the worst defensive home record in the league after conceding 26 goals, they have also only won three league games at the DW Stadium this season. Man United are currently top of the table picking up 57 po...
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Rooney Stunner Wins Manchester Derby
2011-02-12 16:10:00 Manchester United have gone seven points clear in the Premier League table after a 2-1 win over City rivals Manchester City, at Old Trafford. The Man United starting XI was: Van Der Sar, O'Shea, Vidic, Smalling, Evra, Nani, Fletcher, Scholes, Anderson, Giggs and Rooney. There was a glorious chance for Man City's David Silva only three minutes in after Ryan Giggs had played him onside but fortunately for United, he poked it just wide of the post. 10 minutes in Luis Nani came close to opening up the scoring, he cut in from the right but his strike on goal flew just over Joe Hart's bar. Just after the half hour mark there was some improvement in United's play with both Fletcher and Nani forcing saves out of Hart. The first came from Fletcher but his header was comfortably saved by Hart and then two efforts came from Nani, his first was saved by Hart and his second was way off target. Nani opened the scoring, Edwin Van Der Sar's long ball found Wayne Rooney, who flicked the ...
By: United Devils
Manchester United v Manchester City Preview
2011-02-11 18:33:00 Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat against Wolves last weekend with a win over City rivals Manchester City tomorrow lunchtime. Man United may have lost last weekend but they are still top of the Premier League table, four points ahead of Arsenal who drew 4-4 with Newcastle. Man City won 3-0 against West Brom last weekend and are in third, five points behind Man United but they have played a game more than United and Arsenal. Both Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Evans have been ruled out so Chris Smalling will start alongside Nemanja Vidic in the centre of Man United's defence. Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez is expected to be named on the bench suffering from fatigue. Along with Ferdinand and Evans, Owen Hargreaves and Antonio Valencia are on the injured list. Man United squad: Van der Sar, Lindegaard, Kuszczak, Rafael, O?Shea, Brown, Smalling, Vidic, Evra, Fabio, Nani, Fletcher, Carrick, Scholes, Gibson, Anderson, Park, Bebe, Giggs, Rooney, Berbatov,...
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Man United Fail To Set New Club Record After Defeat To Wolves
2011-02-05 20:26:00 Manchester United failed to take advantage of Arsenal's slip-up at St James' Park after a 2-1 loss to Wolves. In doing that Man United have failed to set a new club record of 30 games unbeaten in the league. Rafael Da Silva returned after suffering concussion during Man United's game against Blackpool on the 25th January. Darren Fletcher was also fit to start after picking up an eye injury during United's 3-1 win over Aston Villa midweek. Rio Ferdinand was originally named- in the starting line-up but was injured during the warm-up, Jonny Evans replaced him. Man United starting XI- Van der Sar, Rafael, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Fletcher, Giggs, Rooney and Berbatov. Wolves got off to a lively start but down the other end, Manchester United scored from their first attack. 3 minutes in Luis Nani received the ball down the right, he cut inside and fired the ball past Wayne Hennessey. United could have been 2-0 up second later after Dimitar Berbatov found Wayne R...
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Wolves v Manchester United Preview
2011-02-04 15:06:00 Tomorrow evening the current Premier League leaders Manchester United will take on Wolves, who are currently bottom of the table at Molineux. Earlier on in the day Arsenal are away to Newcastle and Manchester City are at home to West Brom. Chelsea face Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Wolves are currently bottom of the Premier League table, having played 24 games in the league and have 21 points. Man United have 24 games and have 54 points. Midweek Wolves lost 1-0 to Bolton after Daniel Sturridge scored the winning goal deep into injury time. Man United on the other hand beat Aston Villa 3-1 with two goals from Wayne Rooney for United and one from Nemanja Vidic. Darren Bent scored for Villa. There have been 95 games played between both clubs, which have seen 46 Manchester United wins, 33 Wolves wins and 16 draws. United and Wolves have already played each other twice this season, the first was in October in the Carling Cup, which Man United won 3-2. The league game at...
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Man United Stay Five Points Clear After Beating Villa
2011-02-01 22:52:00 Manchester United have stayed five points clear of Arsenal in the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford. The Man United players were wearing black armbands in remembrance of the Munich Air Disaster. The United starting XI was- Van Der Sar, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Fletcher, Carrick, Giggs, Rooney and Berbatov Manchester United took the lead only 50 seconds into the game after Edwin Van Der Sar's quick free-kick up field, Wayne Rooney immediately controlled the ball and smashed the ball past Brad Friedel from 20 yards out. Dimitar Berbatov almost put United 2-0 up only nine minutes in, Rooney's cross into the penalty area but Berbatov was unable to direct the header towards goal. Man United appealed for a penalty after Luis Nani was barged over by Richard Dunne in the area but Chris Foy waved away the appeals. Minutes later Nani was involved in the action again after drawing out a top save out of Friedel from 20 yards out. Vi...
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Manchester United v Aston Villa Preview
2011-01-31 20:14:00 Tuesday night Manchester United will take on Aston Villa at Old Trafford with the intention of taking all three points and staying five points ahead of Arsenal in the Premier League. The league game between the two sides back in November at Villa Park finished 2-2. Aston Villa went 2-0 up with goals from Ashley Young (pen) and Marc Albrighton, Federico Macheda pulled a goal back for United in the 81st minute with Nemanja Vidic equalising on the 85th minute. Sir Alex Ferguson should have Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra and Rafael Da Silva available for the game. Ferdinand and Vidic have been out due to injury, Evra was unavailable for the game against Southampton because of a family bereavement and Rafael couldn't play after suffering from concussion again-st Blackpool. Owen Hargreaves, Antonio Valencia and Ji-Sung Park are all unavailable for Man United. Villa are also without Nathan Baker who is suspended following his red card against Blackburn ...
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Man United Fight Back To Win 3-2
2011-01-25 22:44:00 This evening Manchester United fought back from being 2-0 down to Blackpool to win 3-2 and go five points clear of Arsenal in the Premier League. There was no Rio Ferdinand for United after he failed to fully recover from a groin injury but Rafael Da Silva did return after serving a one-match ban. The full starting line-up was: Van Der Sar, Rafael, Smalling, Vidic, Evra, Scholes, Gibson, Fletcher, Nani, Rooney and Berbatov. Blackpool took the lead on the 15th minute after some very poor marking from Man United from a corner, former Man United player Craig Cathcart was there to head past Van Der Sar. Nemanja Vidic almost gave Blackpool a 2-0 lead but luckily for the United defender, Van Der Sar was able to get a hand on his header. Blackpool continued to pile on the pressure with Elliot Grandin firing over, Luke Varney saw his attempt deflect off a Man United player and away for a corner, if it hadn't taken a deflection that could have been a second goal. As the half went on...
By: United Devils
Terry Believes Chelsea Can Still Win The Title
2011-01-25 00:40:00 After his sides 4-0 win over Bolton today, Chelsea captain John Terry has said that the club are still in the title race. The London side are currently seven points behind leaders Man United in the Premier League table but have played a game extra but the clubs are yet to play each other this season. Manchester United play one of their games in hand against Blackpool tomorrow night, at Bloomfield road. When speaking to Sky Sports Terry was asked if United should be worried, his reply was: "I think so. "In the past we have never given up" "Manchester United are playing well at the moment and getting the right results, they are getting a little bit of luck as well and maybe that will turn. "We have still got to play them twice and if we win those two games we are right back in it."
By: United Devils
Blackpool v Manchester United Preview
2011-01-24 21:07:00 Manchester United have the opportunity to go five points clear of Arsenal, if they beat Blackpool at Bloomfield Road tomorrow evening. United have currently played 22 games, compared to Arsenal who have played 23. Man City, who sit in third place have played 24 games and are three points behind Man United. Sir Alex Ferguson has a couple of injury concerns ahead of the game. United won't make a decision on Rio Ferdinand until tomorrow and Michael Carrick is expected to not be fit enough to start and be replaced by Darren Fletcher. Rafael Da Silva is available after serving a one-match ban. Ji-Sung Park is away on international duty and will be unavailable along with Owen Hargreaves and Antonio Valencia who are both injured. Man United squad: Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Lindegaard, Rafael, O'Shea, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Smalling, Evans, Evra, Fabio, Nani, Obertan, Carrick, Scholes, Fletcher, Gibson, Anderson, Giggs, Berbatov, Rooney, Hernandez, Owen and Bebe. Blackpool are witho...
By: United Devils
Manchester United Thrash Birmingham 5-0 At Old Trafford
2011-01-22 18:00:00 Manchester United thrashed Birminham 5-0 at Old Trafford to go two points ahead of Arsenal, who are in second place after beating Wigan 3-0 at the Emirates. Manchester City have the opportunity go level on points with United, if they beat Aston Villa in the evening kick off. The team news was that Rio Ferdinand was missing with a groin injury, Chris Smalling started alongside Nemanja Vidic and John O'Shea came in for the suspended Rafael Da Silva. Manchester United took the lead within 90 seconds from a Ryan Giggs corner, which was flicked on by John O'Shea and Dimitar Berbatov was there to head past Ben Foster from a yard out. That was immediately followed by strikes from Berbatov, which was saved by Foster and an effort from Michael Carrick but that fell wide of the post. Michael Carrick picked up a knock after a challenge from Alexander Hleb, he played on for a bit but was unable to carry on so was replaced by Darron Gibson. Man United had applied a lot of pressure on the B...
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Manchester United v Birmingham City Preview
2011-01-21 17:52:00 Birmingham travel to Old Trafford on Saturday looking to become the first team to beat Manchester United in the league this season. Man United are unbeaten in their last 24 matches in all competitions against Birmingham, the last time was a 5-1 loss at St Andrews on the 11th November 1978. There have been a total of 101 games played between the two clubs in all competitions. Out of the 101 matches, Man United have won 47 times, lost 25 times and there have been 29 draws. Less than a month ago Manchester United played Birmingham City at St. Andrew's. Dimitar Berbatov opened up the scoring on the 58th minute but Birmingham equalised in the 89th minute with a controversial goal, the game finished in a 1-1 draw. Manchester United will be without Rafael Da Silva after his sending off against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend. They will also be without Ji-Sung Park who is away on international duty, both Antonio Valencia and Owen Hargreaves are out injured. Man United squad: Van der S...
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10-Men Of Man United Hold On For A Draw
2011-01-16 19:10:00 Manchester United have gone back to the top of the Premier League table after a goalless draw against Tottenham Hotspur this afternoon. Edwin Van Der Sar returned in goal for United. Rafael da Silva, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra started in defence. Luis Nani, Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ryan Giggs made up the midfield with Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney playing up front. Man United got off to a bright start with Rooney lashing wide from a tight angle almost immediately, that was followed minutes later with a 20-yard effort from the striker, which was well saved by Heurelho Gomes. Spurs came more into the game with Peter Crouch missing a good chance. Luka Modric found Alan Hutton, his cross found Crouch whose effort fell wide of the post. Halfway through the first half, Rooney was testing Gomes again. A one-two between Berbatov and Rooney ended with a low shot by Rooney, Gomes managed to get down and save with his right hand. Rafael had been havi...
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Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United Preview
2011-01-15 16:27:00 Tomorrow afternoon Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at White Hart Lane. Both Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic are set to return for United. Rooney hasn't featured since United's 2-1 win over West Brom after picking up an ankle injury.Edwin Van Der Sar may return after recovering from a virus. Paul Scholes is rated as doubtful with a groin strain, he hasn't played since United's Champions League match against Rangers in November last year. John O'Shea (calf muscle strain), Antonio Valencia (ankle injury), Owen Hargreaves (hamstring) and Ji-Sung Park (international duty) are all unavailable for tomorrows game. Tottenham will have Younes Kaboul available after returning from suspension. The London side expect Gareth Bale to recover from a slight back problem but Ledley King (groin strain) and Jonathan Woodgate (groin injury) are both out. The two clubs have gone head-to-head a total of 173 times in all competitions. Man United have won 82 ti...
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Hernandez And Nani Score As United Go Three Points Clear Of City
2011-01-04 22:52:00 Man United have gone three points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League table after a 2-1 win over Stoke City at Old Trafford this evening. Manchester United were without Rio Ferdinand, Edwin Van Der Sar and Wayne Rooney for the visit of Stoke. There were six changes to the side who beat West Brom at the weekend with Rafael da Silva, Chris Smalling, Luis Nani, Darron Gibson, Ryan Giggs and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez all returning to the line-up. Man United started off the better of the two teams, Gibson had the first chance of the match but his 30-yard effort flew just wide of the post. Stoke did put some pressure on United's defence after Andy Wilkinson earn't the away side a corner, which was cleared by both Nemanja Vidic and Chris Smalling. Not long after his first effort, he had another one, this time it was deflected over for a corner. Man United had a penalty shout after a handball by Ryan Shawcross in the area but rightfully wasn't given. Seconds later B...
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Manchester United v Stoke City Preview
2011-01-03 18:39:00 Tomorrow night Manchester United play Stoke City in the Premier League at Old Trafford. United are looking to go three points ahead of Manchester City, who play Arsenal on Wednesday. There have been 92 matches between Manchester United and Stoke City in all competitions. Out of the 92 Man United have won 35 games, Stoke have won 26 and there have been 31 draws. Man United will check the fitness of Wayne Rooney, who picked up an ankle injury during United's 2-1 win over West Brom at the weekend. Darron Gibson (unknown injury) and Patrice Evra (black eye) also picked up injuries against West Brom, they are rated as doubtful along with Luis Nani who is hoping to return from a hip problem. United will definitely be without Ji Sung Park, who is away on international duty with South Korea, Paul Scholes (groin), John O'Shea (calf), Antonio Valencia (ankle) and Owen Hargreaves (hamstring). Man United squad: Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Rafael, Brown, Neville, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Sm...
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Three Points Picked Up By United At The Hawthorns
2011-01-01 15:40:00 Manchester United have gone three points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League after a 2-1 win over West Brom at the Hawthorns. United brought in Tomasz Kuszczak to replace Edwin Van Der Sar, who has come down with flu. Darren Fletcher, Gabriel Obertan and Gary Neville also came into the starting line-up. Manchester United took a very early lead after Wayne Rooney scored the first goal of 2011. Three minutes in a Rooney headed the ball past Scott Carson from a cross in from Patrice Evra. West Brom immediately responded well to the goal, Jerome Thomas got ahead of Gary Neville, who was stood still at the back post but luckily for him, Thomas was unable to control the ball in from James Morrison. The home side grabbed themselves an equaliser after a cracking strike from Morrison. The ball wasn't fully cleared by Nemanja Vidic, it fell to whose stunning strike from 20-yards out flew into the top corner. The goal spurred on the West Brom, who should have been awarded ...
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West Brom v Man United Preview
2010-12-31 16:53:00 Manchester United's first game of the New Year will be against West Brom tomorrow at the Hawthorns in the lunchtime kick off. United will go into the New Year level on points with Man City at the top of the table. The last time Man United were beaten at the Hawthorns in the league was in March 1984 when they beat United 2-0. Manchester United and Wolves have gone head-to-head 117 times, United have won 48 times, Wolves 40 times and there have been 29 draws. Man United will be without Antonio Valencia, Paul Scholes, Ji-Sung Park, Owen Hargreaves and John O'Shea for tomorrows game. Luis Nani is doubtful with a hip injury. Jonas Olsson is injured for the home side, Paul Scharner is rated as doubtful after suffering from an illness. Wolves will be without Gabriel Tamas and Gonzalo Jara, who are both suspended but Chris Brunt will return after a one-match ban. Gianni Zuiverloon has been recalled from his loan spell at Ipswich Referee tomorrow is Chris Foy, so far this season he ...
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Man United Level With City After Late Controversial Goal
2010-12-28 22:59:00 Birmingham score a later 89th minute equaliser but that isn't enough to stop Man United from going top of the Premier League table. Darron Gibson came in to replace Ji-Sung Park was the only change to the team who beat Sunderland 2-0 on Sunday. Luis Nani missed out after failing to recover from a hip problem. The first effort of the game fell to Birmingham's Cameron Jerome who headed a cross from Craig Gardner over the cross bar. That was followed by three strikes by Wayne Rooney, the first was from 25 yards out but the ball flew just wide of the goal. Four minutes later Rooney's low strike was saved by Ben Foster, the third effort was from around 30 yards out but flew well wide. That was followed by Ryan Giggs drawing a fine finger tip save from former Man United keeper Ben Foster after his miss-hit cross from the right hit the post. A reckless challenge from Lee Bowyer could have seriously hurt Darron Gibson but luckily for the United midfielder, he walked away uninjured. ...
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Birmingham v Man United Preview
2010-12-28 13:11:00 After beating Sunderland 2-0 at Old Trafford only a few days ago, tonight Manchester United will take on Birmingham City in the Premier League at St Andrew's. Birmingham haven't played a game for over two weeks after their games against Newcastle and Everton were called off due to the weather. Luis Nani may be available for the game after suffering a hip injury, but Darren Fletcher looks more doubtful as he is still trying to recover from a cold. Michael Owen may return after declaring himself fit but Paul Scholes, John O'Shea, Antonio Valencia and Owen Hargreaves will all miss out due to injury. Ji-Sung Park is unavailable after leaving to play for South Korea in the Asian Cup. Man United squad: Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Rafael, Brown, Neville, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Smalling, Evans, Evra, Fabio, Nani, Obertan, Carrick, Fletcher, Gibson, Anderson, Giggs, Bebe, Rooney, Berbatov, Macheda, Hernandez and Owen. Alexander Hleb may return for the home side after recovering from a...
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Manchester United Stay Top After 2-0 Win
2010-12-26 17:54:00 Man United have stayed top of the Premier League table, two points clear of Man City, after a 2-0 win over Sunderland at Old Trafford. Manchester United got off to a brilliant start after Dimitar Berbatov put the home side 1-0 with only five minutes on the clock. After some great play between Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney, Berbatov finished off the move with a header past Craig Gordon. Man United could have had three or four goals within 15 minutes. Not long after the goal Rooney tried to chip Gordon but the ball fell just wide, Berbatov smashed a shot against the the post and Anderson hit the bar. Sunderland settled down the longer the first half went on but still didn't really threaten the Man United goal. Somehow United went into half time only 1-0 up. The aways sides first notable attempt on goal came minutes into the second half after Asamoah Gyan's effort flew over the bar. United's second came after a great pass from Anderson to Berbatov and his strike took a huge d...
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Manchester United v Sunderland Preview
2010-12-24 18:53:00 This Boxing day Manchester United will take on Sunderland at Old Trafford with the chance to go five points clear of Arsenal, who play Chelsea on Monday. Ahead of the game, Sir Alex Ferguson has refused to rule out Arsenal's title hopes but he has said that Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur aren't a threat. United striker Michael Owen has declared himself fit, United will also have both Nemanja Vidic and Anderson have recovered from flu. but Sir Alex Ferguson will be without Paul Scholes, John O'Shea, Owen Hargreaves and Antonio Valencia who are all out injured. Manchester United squad: Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Rafael, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Smalling, Evans, Evra, Fabio, Nani, Obertan, Carrick, Fletcher, Gibson, Anderson, Park, Giggs, Bebe, Rooney, Berbatov, Macheda, Hernandez and Owen. Sunderland will be without the suspended Lee Cattermole, they will also be without Danny Welbeck who is ineligible to play against his parent club. Michael Turner, Fraizer Campbell, David ...
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Park Header Sends Man United Top Of The Table
2010-12-14 00:07:00 Ji-Sung Park's first half header was enough to win the game against Arsenal and take Manchester United back to the top of the table. The game got off to a scrappy start but also had a feisty edge with the away side conceding quite a few free kicks in the opening 15 minutes. United?s first shot at goal came from Wayne Rooney, he turned on the edge of the area but his strike was kept out by Wojciech Szczesny. 23 minutes in, Nani almost opened up the scoring after Sebastien Squillaci?s header fell to the Portuguese but his shot fell just wide of the post. After the break, Anderson should have given United a two-goal lead. He was put through on goal by Rooney but Szczesny was quickly off the line to block the shot. Minutes later, Marouane Chamakh should have equalised for the Gunners. Edwin Van Der Sar parried Samir Nasri?s shot straight into the path of Chamakh but luckily for United Nemanja Vidic?s block prevented a goal. United should have scored more than one goal with Nani ...
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Premier League Preview: Manchester United v Arsenal
2010-12-12 15:23:00 Tomorrow night Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford in the Premier League. During the week United left-back Patrice Evra branded the London side as a ?training centre? because they haven?t managed to win a major trophy since 2005. Winger Luis Nani has recognised the Gunners threat, stating that they are a bigger threat in the league than Chelsea. Arsenal currently sit top of the table, joint with Manchester City, but United have a game in hand. City have played one more game than Arsenal and two more than United. There is a possibility that United could be fourth in the table going into the game if Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in one of today?s league matches. Paul Scholes, Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra should all be passed fit to start. Jonny Evans and Wes Brown are both rated as doubtful, Michael Owen, Antonio Valencia and Owen Hargreaves are all missing due to injury. For Arsenal, Johan Djourou may return from a thigh strain but Manuel Alm...
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Berbatov Nets Five In 7-1 Win Over Blackburn
2010-11-27 18:44:00 Manchester United have gone top of the table after Man United trounced Blackburn Rovers 7-1 at Old Trafford, with Dimitar Berbatov scoring five. Since the league was formed, only three players (Andy Cole, Alan Shearer and Jermain Defoe) had scored five goals in one game. Berbatov now joins makes that list four players are his haul of five goals today. It took only two minutes for United to take the lead, Rovers failed to clear the ball, it was crossed in by Luis Nani, flicked on by Wayne Rooney and Berbatov was there to put the ball past Paul Robinson. Man United were looking very comfortable on the ball, some brilliant passing but there as the occasional dangerous moment from Blackburn. 23 minutes in United had their second and another assist for Rooney. A one-two with Ji-Sung Park ended with the South Korean chipping the ball over Robinson. Five minutes later it was game over, after Berbatov scored his second. Berbatov picked up Pascal Chimbonda?s backpass, he was in on ...
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Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers Preview
2010-11-27 08:10:00 Manchester United have the opportunity to go top of the Premier League table tomorrow, if they beat Blackburn Rovers. Arsenal could go top of the table with a win over Aston Villa in the early kick off, but if United win, they will go top. Chelsea don?t play Newcastle until Sunday. Man United are on a 28-match unbeaten run, Blackburn haven?t beaten United in four years and United have won 16 of out 18 League games at home, so on paper, United are rightly favourites to win. Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic will both return after being rested for the midweek Champions League game against Rangers. Darren Fletcher, Antonio Valencia, Owen Hargreaves and Michael Owen are all out injured, whilst Paul Scholes has been rated as doubtful. Rovers have Keith Andrews, Vince Grella, Benjani Mwaruwari, Steven Nzonzi, Martin Olsson and Brett Emerton all out injured. Gael Givet has been ill and is doubtful, along with Morten Gamst Pedersen who is trying to recover from a hamstring problem.&nbs...
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