New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) As Manchester United took a big step towards UEFA Champions League qualification after win over Chelsea, former midfileder Owen Hargreaves has hailed Bruno Fernandes as the architect of the victory and labelled him the “best player in the Premier League”. The Reds won at Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2020 as Matheus Cunha’s goal towards the end of the first half earned a 1-0 victory in West London. Bruno set up the only goal with his 18th assist in the lea…
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London, April 19 (IANS) Manchester United took a big step towards UEFA Champions League qualification as they won 1-0 courtesy of a Matheus Cunha goal to earn their first win at Stamford Bridge in six years.Only once before in the 21st century had Chelsea lost four top-flight games on the spin prior to Saturday’s contest, but Liam Rosenior’s team have now matched that unwanted record.Chelsea hit the woodwork twice in the second half, with Liam Delap and Wesley Fofana frustrated, and a deplet…
London, April 17 (IANS) Second-placed Manchester City host leader Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on Sunday in a game that could decide the outcome of this season’s Premier League title race.Arsenal’s defeat at home to Bournemouth last weekend, coupled with Manchester City’s win away to Chelsea, threw the title race wide open. Although Arsenal hold a six-point lead, Manchester City have a game in hand, and victory at the Etihad Stadium would bring Arsenal within striking distance.According to the poin…
Manchester, April 14 (IANS) Leeds United ran out 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time in 44 years as Noah Okafor’s first half brace secured a 2-1 vital win in the Premier League relegation battle.Noah Okafor’s first-half brace was enough to secure a crucial three points for Daniel Farke’s side, moving them six clear of the bottom three and handing Man Utd head coach Michael Carrick his first home defeat since taking charge.Okafor opened the scoring in the fifth minute be…
Bournemouth, March 21 (IANS) Manchester United are set to file a formal complaint with referees’ body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) following what they believe were inconsistent decisions during their 2-2 draw against AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League clash played at the Vitality Stadium on Friday.The match was overshadowed by multiple contentious calls, including two penalties being awarded and another appeal waved away, leaving the visitors frustrated with the officia…
Liverpool, Feb 24 (IANS) Benjamin Sesko scored from the bench yet again as Manchester United edged out Everton 1-0 at Hill Dickinson Stadium to secure a fifth victory in six outings under Michael CarrickThe Slovenian substitute’s strike salvaged a point at West Ham United last time out, and he was once again the headline-maker, sliding home after 71 minutes to settle a tight contest at Everton’s new home.Sesko ran on to Bryan Mbeumo’s pass and curled past Jordan Pickford, a quarter of an hour af…
Manchester, Jan 17 (IANS) Michael Carrick marked his return as Manchester United’s caretaker manager with an impressive victory as his side defeated Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford, dealing a serious blow to the visitors’ Premier League title hopes. Second-half goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu sealed the win for United, who produced one of their most complete performances of the season in front of home crowd.After a tense first half, United broke the deadlock in the 57th minute …
London, Jan 16 (IANS) Michael Carrick will make his debut as interim coach of former champions Manchester United with one of the toughest games imaginable as his side hosts neighbour and cross-town rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday.Carrick was three games in charge at Manchester United at the end of 2021, but will now be holding fort for the rest of the season and takes over after another difficult week following an FA Cup exit at home to Brighton.A win at home to Pep Guardiola’…