Premier League Action Dominate This Weekend's European Highlights
by Martin Laurence
at Ijumaa, Ago 19 2011 14:59
Sunderland vs NewcastleSaturday 20th August - 12:00Sunderland host fierce North East rivals Newcastle in the Tyne-Wear derby; the first significant local rivalry in this season's Premier League. Both sides picked up decent points on the opening weekend- Sunderland in a 1-1 draw away to Liverpool and...
De Gea’s Blushes Saved by Late Baggies Own Goal
by Paul McKinnon
at Jumatatu, Ago 15 2011 09:12
An 81st minute own goal by Steven Reid ensured Man United opened their title defence with a win at West Brom. The 2-1 victory perhaps took the spotlight off keeper David de Gea after the young Spaniard make a basic mistake for the second game running, allowing a tame Shane Long shot to squirm under ...
United, Chelsea, Bayern and Lille Among Weekend's European League Picks
by Martin Laurence
at Ijumaa, Ago 12 2011 16:38
Wolfsburg vs Bayern MunichSaturday 13th August - 14:30Having beaten FC Cologne 3-0 last weekend table-toppers Wolfsburg host Bayern Munich, whose season opener was less emphatic, falling to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of MGladbach.If the visiting German giants were to lose once again then it would rep...
Team Focus: The Challenges Ahead for Man United
by Paul McKinnon
at Ijumaa, Ago 12 2011 13:06
2011/12 Player Focus: Nani
by Paul McKinnon
at Alhamisi, Ago 11 2011 10:51
Is Sneijder Better Suited to the Red or Blue Side of Manchester?
by Martin Laurence
at Jumatatu, Ago 8 2011 16:32
The future of Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder remains one of football's greatest mysteries at the moment, with an ongoing transfer saga involving Manchester United, repeatedly being rebuffed by both parties, continuing to circulate the back pages.United's Community Shield opponents and bitter rivals M...
Could Key Battles Sway Community Shield in City's Favour?
by Martin Laurence
at Ijumaa, Ago 5 2011 09:06
The annual curtain raiser for English football's domestic season is upon us, and a fierce derby between Manchester's United and City should wet the appetite nicely ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.Any worries that this season's Community Shield could lack passion and competitiveness went ...
Smalling & Jones the Next Ferdinand & Terry?
by Martin Laurence
at Ijumaa, Jul 15 2011 14:22
Having recently tied centre-back Chris Smalling down to a new long-term contract, Manchester United have added the former Fulham man's England Under-21 defensive partner Phil Jones to their ranks, and in doing so, may have combined England's future defensive pairing together ahead of their best year...
How Ashley Young Will Fit In At Man United
by Paul McKinnon
at Ijumaa, Jun 24 2011 10:12
Alex McLeish has not had the easiest of fortnights; the newly-installed Aston Villa boss is barely in the door following his controversial cross-town move from Birmingham City and has already had to face up to the sale of his prize asset Ashley Young to Manchester United, as his old Aberdeen gaffer ...
Where Will Ashley Young Fit in Manchester United?
by Paul McKinnon
at Jumamosi, Jun 11 2011 10:50
It seems Man United are wasting little time in lining up their prime targets early this transfer window, with the news that Ashley Young is on the verge of a move to Old Trafford from Aston Villa. With Nani, Antonio Valencia and Ji Sung-Park the main three wingers for the champions, and with Ryan Gi...