Tag Archives: Patrice Evra

Manchester held by Swansea as Chelsea routs Villa 8-0

Premier League leader  Manchester United dropped points in the title race with a 1-1 draw at Swansea on Sunday, while Chelsea routed Aston Villa 8-0 with a devastating attacking master class. United’s run of five consecutive league wins was brought … read more »

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2012/13 UEFA Champions League: Man United vs. SC Braga Preview

Stu Forster A preview of Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League clash between Manchester United and SC Braga: team news, form guide, lineup projections, tactical keys, TV info, referee, and odds. On Tuesday, Manchester United host Portuguese side SC Braga for … read more »

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2012/13 English Premier League Round up

Manchester United surged into second place in the Premier League with a 3-0 demolition of Newcastle, while Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers suffered another Anfield nightmare as his struggling side were held to a 0-0 draw by Stoke on Sunday. Sir … read more »

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Premier League Round up: United claim Anfield win, Arsenal hold City

Manchester United came through an emotion-charged examination at Anfield to move within a point of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League on Sunday, while Arsenal grabbed a late draw at Manchester City. Elsewhere, there were home victories for … read more »

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2012/13 UEFA Champions League: Manchester United v Galatasaray Preview

The Red Devils welcome Champions League football to Old Trafford once more after crashing out of the group stages last time out. Manchester United: Sir Alex Ferguson’s men come into the game with a fine weekend win over Wigan Athletic … read more »

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Ferguson rules out further Manchester United signings

Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out any more summer signings at Manchester United and insists time is running out for any player looking to leave. Ferguson unveiled Dutch defender Alexander Buttner at his Friday news conference, with the former Vitesse … read more »

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Man United set to bid £8 million for Everton full-back Baines

Manchester United are reportedly considering an approach for Everton star Leighton Baines after Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he is in the market for a left-back. Ferguson offered Reserve team pair Robbie Brady and Tyler Blackett the chance to establish themselves … read more »

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Euro 2012: Samir Nasri’s goal celebration sparks controversy

France coach Laurent Blanc said he did not know who Samir Nasri was targeting when he screamed “Shut your face” after scoring the equaliser in last night’s 1-1 draw with England. The Manchester City midfielder struck in the 39th minute … read more »

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Evra: this is not the end of the United empire

Manchester United captain Patrice Evra has warned the club’s army of critics next week will not mark the ”end of an empire” even if they relinquish their Premier League title to Manchester City. Despite yesterday’s 2-0 win over Swansea, it … read more »

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Bilbao tie not over yet – Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United can overturn a 3-2 deficit after being “well beaten” in Thursday night’s Europa League clash at home to Athletic Bilbao. United suffered their second successive home defeat in the tournament as impressive Athletic came … read more »

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2012 UEFA Europa League Live Updates: Ajax vs Manchester United

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson reiterated his desire to win the Europa League ahead of his team’s clash with Ajax on Thursday. United suffered a shock 2-1 loss to Swiss club Basel on December 7 to end their Champions … read more »

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Rooney on the bench as Man Utd held at home by West Brom

Manchester United, with Wayne Rooney starting on the bench, threw away a 2-0 lead as they were held 2-2 at home by West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, United’s fifth draw in eight Premier League games this season. Rooney, who played … read more »

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