Tag Archives: United

Van Persie to rescue as United maintain title grip

April 18, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

This was hardly 1992 or 1995 revisited for Manchester United, hardly as damaging as those chastening Upton Park trips which cost United the title. These dropped points only delay the inevitable. United will be crowned champions but West Ham made … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Fergie and players distraught over controversial defeat to Real Madrid

March 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson reacts angrily to Nani’s red card Jose Mourinho admitted Real Madrid did not deserve to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a controversial 2-1 win (agg 3-2) over 10-man Manchester United. The … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Nani sent off as United succumbs to Madrid

March 5, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A Nani red card turned Manchester United’s tense clash with Real Madrid on its head as Cristiano Ronaldo returned to knock his old side out of the Champions League on Wednesday morning. Trailing 1-0 at the break thanks to a … read more »

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Fergie warns against Ronaldo

March 5, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester – Manchester United must not obsess themselves with trying to stop Cristiano Ronaldo when he returns to Old Trafford with Real Madrid on Tuesday, manager Alex Ferguson has warned. Ronaldo spent six seasons with United after signing from Sporting … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Real Madrid relishing Man United clash

February 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The world’s richest football clubs Real Madrid and Manchester United meet on Wednesday here in a Champions League last 16 first-leg tie described by Jose Mourinho as “the match the world is waiting for”. Alex Ferguson takes his United side … read more »

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Man United win as spur held 1-1 at home by West Brom

August 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa got off the mark as Manchester United beat Fulham 3-2, while Tottenham were held 1-1 at home by West Brom. Video Highlights Sir Alex Ferguson responded to his side’s loss to Everton last week … read more »

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Robin van Persie will face Everton – Alex Ferguson

August 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

MANCHESTER United manager Alex Ferguson believes Robin van Persie will complete his move to Old Trafford in time to make his debut in the club’s opening match of the Premier League season at Everton. United have agreed a fee of … read more »

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Ferguson sure Manchester United can knock City off their perch

August 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

When news filtered through that Manchester United’s reign as champions had been ended by Manchester City in the most gut-wrenching of circumstances, Sir Alex Ferguson’s expression perfectly captured the Scot’s frustration while revealing the secret to his success. While Ferguson … read more »

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United defender Smalling suffers broken foot and out for 10 weeks

July 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester United have suffered a major pre-season injury blow after England defender Chris Smalling was ruled out for up to 10 weeks with a broken metatarsal. Smalling had been training at United’s Carrington HQ after recovering from a thigh injury … read more »

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Manchester United target Porto winger Rodriguez as potential Nani replacement

June 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester United have sounded out Porto winger James Rodriguez as a possible replacement for Nani should the Portuguese forward part ways with the Premier League club. There continues to be a huge amount of uncertainty surrounding Nani’s future at United … read more »

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The Left’s Complicity With Islamic Terrorists

May 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The review below of Jamie Glazov’s book, United in Hate, is reprinted from Deborah Gyappong’s blog, deborahgyapong.blogspot.ca. Jamie Glazov’s book United in Hate: The Left’s Romance with Tryanny and Terror tries to answer the questions I and many others have … read more »

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Manchester United won’t renew Michaal Owen’s contract

May 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Michael Owen is reportedly expected to be released from Manchester United with his current contract set to expire in June. The former Liverpool striker has been plagued with injuries this season, which has resulted in just four appearances for the … read more »

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Gary Neville hits out at Carlos Tevez after ‘RIP Fergie’ taunt

May 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Carlos Tevez poked fun at his former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson during Manchester City’s title celebrations on Monday night. The controversial striker was pictured holding up a banner which read ‘RIP Fergie’ as City paraded their Premier League … read more »

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Premier League: Final day dramas

May 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Premier League season draws to a close today and it’s still all to play for at both ends of the table, while the fight for Champions League entry is also far from a foregone conclusion. The champions of Spain, … read more »

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Manchester United inquest will follow fitting final-day drama

May 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

As we hurtle towards the mother of all Super Sundays and the season-ending finale of the most addictive melodrama on earth, it’s safe to say the Premier League has once again lived up to its billing. The key to any … read more »

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Evra: this is not the end of the United empire

May 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

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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Mancini wary of Newcastle threat

May 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester, England – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned his Premier League title-chasers to beware the threat of in-form Newcastle when they travel to the north-east side on Sunday. City’s 1-0 win over reigning champions and title rivals Manchester … read more »

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I can’t believe United have given us hope in title race – Yaya Toure

April 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has admitted he can’t believe his side have been given another chance to win the title. Two poor results for Manchester United, a defeat at Wigan two weeks ago and draw at home to Everton … read more »

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Fergie: Manchester derby will decide title

April 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled the Manchester derby as the most important in his career after branding the April 30 encounter at the Etihad Stadium a “title decider”. Ten minutes from the end of the clash with Everton at Old … read more »

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Manchester United 4-4 Everton

April 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Everton scored twice in the final seven minutes to blow the Premier League title race wide open with an incredible 4-4 draw at Manchester United. Instead of setting the scene for an ultimate revenge act at the Etihad Stadium on … read more »

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United are one step closer

April 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester United tightened their grip on the Premier League title race as goals from Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes secured a 2-0 victory over 10-man QPR at Old Trafford here on Sunday. The visitors endured a frustrating start when Shaun … read more »

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Man United five points clear, Blackburn into the bottom three

April 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

This was not a performance of champions; but it was the mark of one. Manchester United earned the victory that extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points. With seven games left it is … read more »

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2012 UEFA Europa League Live: Athletic Bilbao v Man. United, Manchester City v Sporting Lisbon

March 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Agg: City 3 Sporting 3 Agg: City 3 Sporting 3 90+6 min Nothing from the corner, it’s cleared back to De Jong who floats it towards the far post… HART!!! Heads at goal! Patricio’s beaten! It’s WIDE! Just wide! 90+5 … read more »

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2012 UEFA Europa League Live: Manchester United FC 2 v 3 Athletic Club

March 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

MAN UTD 1 BILBAO 2 Latest FULL TIME Manchester United 2 Athletic Bilbao 3 That’s a remarkable end to a highly enjoyable game. It’s not often you see United getting worked over like that in a home European game. Athletic … read more »

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2012 Europa League Results: Man. United 1 v 2 Ajax (agg 3-2)

February 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester United reached the next round of the Europa League despite losing 2-1 to Ajax on Thursday for its first home defeat in the competition. United entered the game with a 2-0 lead from the first leg. The English power … read more »

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2012 UEFA Europa League Live: Man. United 1 v 2 Ajax (3 -1)

February 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

90 mins: All eyes on the fourth official… we’ll have two minutes added on. GOAL! Man United 1 Ajax 2 (Aldeweireld 87) I spoke too soon! A free-kick from 25 yards out was whipped in to the back post from … read more »

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Essien return has Ghana excited

January 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Ghana Football Association has expressed its delight at the return of star player Michael Essien from injury. The Chelsea midfielder has been off the pitch for about six months because of a serious knee injury and as a result … read more »

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