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Every year there’s always a trough of players with ridiculous ratings that seemed like great ideas at the time. One-hit wonders seem to be in abundant supply at the minute, causing EA all kinds of problems when it comes to judging whether a player is genuinely world class or whether he’s just on a great run of form.
Manchester United has been a breeding ground for overrated talent in recent years with the likes of Angel Di Maria coming and going in the blink of an eye. Several Red Devil players (ex and current) have made the list, while a plethora of Premier League stars and a 90-rated attacker also need to be knocked off their high perches.
As always, it was obviously tough to estimate how each player would fare this season, but there are still plenty of players who could be on...
Every year there’s always a trough of players with ridiculous ratings that seemed like great ideas at the time. One-hit wonders seem to be in abundant supply at the minute, causing EA all kinds of problems when it comes to judging whether a player is genuinely world class or whether he’s just on a great run of form.
Manchester United has been a breeding ground for overrated talent in recent years with the likes of Angel Di Maria coming and going in the blink of an eye. Several Red Devil players (ex and current) have made the list, while a plethora of Premier League stars and a 90-rated attacker also need to be knocked off their high perches.
As always, it was obviously tough to estimate how each player would fare this season, but there are still plenty of players who could be on...
- 10/21/2015
- by Michael Potts
- Obsessed with Film
They're some of the best athletes in the world -- but when it comes to throwing a football, the guys from Manchester United proved worse than Tim Tebow. A bunch of Man U guys -- including Memphis Depay, Phil Jones, Daley Blind, Luke Shaw and Jonny Evans -- hit up the Seahawks training facility while they were in town to play Club America in Seattle. The guys got a tour from Seahawks stars Doug Baldwin...
- 7/20/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Richard Sellers/Empics Sport
Manchester United are interested in signing Everton full-back Seamus Coleman this summer, reigniting a potential deal that former manager David Moyes was believed to keen on during his time at the club.
According to Sky Sports, United are yet to make any formal contact, but Louis Van Gaal is a firm admirer of the Irish international after witnessing another season of strong displays.
Winger Antonio Valencia filled United’s right-back berth for much of the 2014/15 campaign and although the Ecuadorian did an admirable job, it has been a problem position for a number of years.
Rafael has been unable to prove himself after months of further frustrating fitness issues, while the likes of Phil Jones and Chris Smalling are much better suited to the centre of defence, despite each having played at right-back on a number of occasions in the past.
Coleman, who is now 26 years...
Manchester United are interested in signing Everton full-back Seamus Coleman this summer, reigniting a potential deal that former manager David Moyes was believed to keen on during his time at the club.
According to Sky Sports, United are yet to make any formal contact, but Louis Van Gaal is a firm admirer of the Irish international after witnessing another season of strong displays.
Winger Antonio Valencia filled United’s right-back berth for much of the 2014/15 campaign and although the Ecuadorian did an admirable job, it has been a problem position for a number of years.
Rafael has been unable to prove himself after months of further frustrating fitness issues, while the likes of Phil Jones and Chris Smalling are much better suited to the centre of defence, despite each having played at right-back on a number of occasions in the past.
Coleman, who is now 26 years...
- 6/28/2015
- by Jamie Spencer
- Obsessed with Film
Team Selections
Both sides lined up roughly with similar shapes in variations of the 4-2-3-1. Arsenal went for a slightly more aggressive shape than predicted with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain being selected ahead of Tomas Rosicky and Aaron Ramsey who has recently returned from injury but could only make the Gunners bench. Szczesny and Monreal overcame injury concerns to take their places in the starting XI.
Manchester United lined up almost as predicted but Fellaini continued in the side at the expense of Juan Mata who didn’t get any game time, Herrera started ahead of Michael Carrick and Luke Shaw passed a late fitness test to start ahead of Phil Jones, which meant Marcos Rojo shifting to centre back.
Quite surprisingly, Arsene Wenger decided to utilise Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain In a wide right position which was risky considering that the selection of him or another player in midfield would have...
Both sides lined up roughly with similar shapes in variations of the 4-2-3-1. Arsenal went for a slightly more aggressive shape than predicted with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain being selected ahead of Tomas Rosicky and Aaron Ramsey who has recently returned from injury but could only make the Gunners bench. Szczesny and Monreal overcame injury concerns to take their places in the starting XI.
Manchester United lined up almost as predicted but Fellaini continued in the side at the expense of Juan Mata who didn’t get any game time, Herrera started ahead of Michael Carrick and Luke Shaw passed a late fitness test to start ahead of Phil Jones, which meant Marcos Rojo shifting to centre back.
Quite surprisingly, Arsene Wenger decided to utilise Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain In a wide right position which was risky considering that the selection of him or another player in midfield would have...
- 3/10/2015
- by Ryan Baxter
- Obsessed with Film
4. Predicted Starting lineups
This is almost certainly how Arsenal will lineup for the clash, with the team practically picking itself. Their back four and goalkeeper are sure starters due to injuries to January signing Gabriel, who has been ruled out of the clash with a hamstring injury and Mathieu Debuchy, who is still on the road to recovery from a shoulder injury. Although it is doubtful they will start ahead of David Ospina and Kieran Gibbs, Wojciech Szczesny and Nacho Monreal face late fitness tests and could make the Arsenal bench.
Mathieu Flamini, Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta and Abou Diaby are all expected to miss out due to injury meaning Arsene Wenger’s only decision in midfield is whether to include Tomas Rosicky or not but it is more likely he will opt for the midfield threesome of Coquelin, Ramsey and Cazorla.
Louis Van Gaal’s selection is more of a mystery,...
This is almost certainly how Arsenal will lineup for the clash, with the team practically picking itself. Their back four and goalkeeper are sure starters due to injuries to January signing Gabriel, who has been ruled out of the clash with a hamstring injury and Mathieu Debuchy, who is still on the road to recovery from a shoulder injury. Although it is doubtful they will start ahead of David Ospina and Kieran Gibbs, Wojciech Szczesny and Nacho Monreal face late fitness tests and could make the Arsenal bench.
Mathieu Flamini, Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta and Abou Diaby are all expected to miss out due to injury meaning Arsene Wenger’s only decision in midfield is whether to include Tomas Rosicky or not but it is more likely he will opt for the midfield threesome of Coquelin, Ramsey and Cazorla.
Louis Van Gaal’s selection is more of a mystery,...
- 3/9/2015
- by Ryan Baxter
- Obsessed with Film
Michel Euler/AP
Silly season is in full swing and with Sky Sports no doubt feeling their grip on millions of viewers slipping with every mention of Stuart Armstrong to Celtic and Graham Dorrans to Norwich as Big Deals, people are just plucking rumours out of the air.
The latest – and silliest – rumours has suggested that Real Madrid’s imperious centre-back Raphael Varane is on the verge of a last minute move to Man United. The player allegedly turned the former Champions down back in 2011 because they’d just signed Phil Jones, and United have been linked with renewed interest in him.
But Guillem Balague has rubbished those rumours on Twitter, calling them out as entirely false:
Rubbish story of the night: Varane Is Not going to Manchester United, before anybody gets too excited. #Mufc signing nobody today
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) February 2, 2015
So not only is the Frenchman not coming,...
Silly season is in full swing and with Sky Sports no doubt feeling their grip on millions of viewers slipping with every mention of Stuart Armstrong to Celtic and Graham Dorrans to Norwich as Big Deals, people are just plucking rumours out of the air.
The latest – and silliest – rumours has suggested that Real Madrid’s imperious centre-back Raphael Varane is on the verge of a last minute move to Man United. The player allegedly turned the former Champions down back in 2011 because they’d just signed Phil Jones, and United have been linked with renewed interest in him.
But Guillem Balague has rubbished those rumours on Twitter, calling them out as entirely false:
Rubbish story of the night: Varane Is Not going to Manchester United, before anybody gets too excited. #Mufc signing nobody today
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) February 2, 2015
So not only is the Frenchman not coming,...
- 2/2/2015
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
John Walton/Empics Sport
Most footballers play in a single position. If you were to ask them where they can play, they would generally give you one position as an answer.
In Spurs’ case, it’s no different on the whole; Hugo Lloris is a goalkeeper, Kyle Walker is a right back, Ben Davies is a left back, Aaron Lennon is a winger and Roberto Soldado is a striker, for example, but they do have some players who can turn their hand to a number of roles and have also had several examples of such players in the past.
It’s always good to have options, so having players in your ranks who can fill in competently in a number of positions benefits any club greatly.
Good examples of Premier League players who have been able to play in more than one position comfortably have included the likes of Dion Dublin and Chris Sutton,...
Most footballers play in a single position. If you were to ask them where they can play, they would generally give you one position as an answer.
In Spurs’ case, it’s no different on the whole; Hugo Lloris is a goalkeeper, Kyle Walker is a right back, Ben Davies is a left back, Aaron Lennon is a winger and Roberto Soldado is a striker, for example, but they do have some players who can turn their hand to a number of roles and have also had several examples of such players in the past.
It’s always good to have options, so having players in your ranks who can fill in competently in a number of positions benefits any club greatly.
Good examples of Premier League players who have been able to play in more than one position comfortably have included the likes of Dion Dublin and Chris Sutton,...
- 12/8/2014
- by K.J. Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
Peter Dejong/AP/Press Association Images
Louis van Gaal is clear in his ambition to reclaim the Premier League for United. After the 4-0 mauling of Qpr on Sunday – his first win as manager of the club – the Dutchman stated that he “wanted to win the Premier League,” before adding, “If it is not this year, then the second or third year.”
If Van Gaal was to climb to the top of the Premier League summit this season, he would replicate the feat that he achieved at Barcelona and Bayern Munich where he won league titles in his first season as manager.
The glut of signings appear to have vastly improved United’s squad, even down to the defence which was flimsy at best for Van Gaal’s first four outings as manager. Chief executive, Ed Woodward has given Van Gaal a clear target of a top three finish this season,...
Louis van Gaal is clear in his ambition to reclaim the Premier League for United. After the 4-0 mauling of Qpr on Sunday – his first win as manager of the club – the Dutchman stated that he “wanted to win the Premier League,” before adding, “If it is not this year, then the second or third year.”
If Van Gaal was to climb to the top of the Premier League summit this season, he would replicate the feat that he achieved at Barcelona and Bayern Munich where he won league titles in his first season as manager.
The glut of signings appear to have vastly improved United’s squad, even down to the defence which was flimsy at best for Van Gaal’s first four outings as manager. Chief executive, Ed Woodward has given Van Gaal a clear target of a top three finish this season,...
- 9/15/2014
- by Jake Doyle
- Obsessed with Film
David Davies/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
Team News
Everton defender John Stones will make his first cap for England in tonight’s international friendly with Norway. He is one of five players in manager Roy Hodgson’s squad who are aged 22 or under, with Arsenal midfield duo Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling and Manchester United’s Phil Jones also named in the team.
Uncapped midfielder Jack Colback missed out through injury while Arsenal’s new signing Danny Welbeck is also sidelined after picking up a knock in training. Goalkeeper Ben Foster is another casualty after injuring his thumb, and has returned to his club West Brom as a “precautionary measure”.
Norway manager Per-Mathias Hogmo has named a few familiar faces in his squad to face England. Norwich City midfielder Alexander Tettey, Celtic’s Stefan Johansen, Cardiff City’s Mats Moller Daehli and Blackburn Rovers striker...
Team News
Everton defender John Stones will make his first cap for England in tonight’s international friendly with Norway. He is one of five players in manager Roy Hodgson’s squad who are aged 22 or under, with Arsenal midfield duo Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling and Manchester United’s Phil Jones also named in the team.
Uncapped midfielder Jack Colback missed out through injury while Arsenal’s new signing Danny Welbeck is also sidelined after picking up a knock in training. Goalkeeper Ben Foster is another casualty after injuring his thumb, and has returned to his club West Brom as a “precautionary measure”.
Norway manager Per-Mathias Hogmo has named a few familiar faces in his squad to face England. Norwich City midfielder Alexander Tettey, Celtic’s Stefan Johansen, Cardiff City’s Mats Moller Daehli and Blackburn Rovers striker...
- 9/3/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Nigel French/Empics Sport
Spurs left back Danny Rose has received a shock call-up to Roy Hodgson’s latest England squad.
Injuries to Manchester United’s Luke Shaw and Arsenal’s Kieran Gibbs have left an opening in the left back slot, with the only fit recognised player in that position being Leighton Baines following Ashley Cole’s retirement.
The call-up emphasises a dramatic change in fortunes for Rose, who was thought to be nothing more than a squad player at White Hart Lane this season after the Lilywhites signed Ben Davies from Swansea City. However, having signed a new five year contract at the club, he has started the season very well and is currently their first choice left back.
He is joined in the national squad by his club team-mate Andros Townsend – a player who hasn’t seen much action at all this season and who missed the...
Spurs left back Danny Rose has received a shock call-up to Roy Hodgson’s latest England squad.
Injuries to Manchester United’s Luke Shaw and Arsenal’s Kieran Gibbs have left an opening in the left back slot, with the only fit recognised player in that position being Leighton Baines following Ashley Cole’s retirement.
The call-up emphasises a dramatic change in fortunes for Rose, who was thought to be nothing more than a squad player at White Hart Lane this season after the Lilywhites signed Ben Davies from Swansea City. However, having signed a new five year contract at the club, he has started the season very well and is currently their first choice left back.
He is joined in the national squad by his club team-mate Andros Townsend – a player who hasn’t seen much action at all this season and who missed the...
- 8/28/2014
- by Kev Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
Barrington Coombs/Empics Sport
With Javier Hernandez leaving the pitch at half time to be replaced by Portuguese winger Nani, Louis Van Gaal has done the unthinkable and abandoned his 3-5-2 formation that he spent pre-season building for a 4-4-1 system.
Phil Jones has moved to right back, Ashley Young is at left-back and Nani and Januzaj are playing wide.
And not long into the second half, the change paid off with Wayne Rooney hitting the net from close distance to cancel out Ki’s opener with an improvised acrobatic effort:
https://vine.co/v/M3ZKvVH3Lgm
After putting in 12 crosses without any success in the first half, United put a cross in from Mata and Phil Jones flicked on for Rooney at the back post.
The game is beginning to get scrappy with Taylor and Shelvey yellow carded in the minutes leading up to the goal.
With Javier Hernandez leaving the pitch at half time to be replaced by Portuguese winger Nani, Louis Van Gaal has done the unthinkable and abandoned his 3-5-2 formation that he spent pre-season building for a 4-4-1 system.
Phil Jones has moved to right back, Ashley Young is at left-back and Nani and Januzaj are playing wide.
And not long into the second half, the change paid off with Wayne Rooney hitting the net from close distance to cancel out Ki’s opener with an improvised acrobatic effort:
https://vine.co/v/M3ZKvVH3Lgm
After putting in 12 crosses without any success in the first half, United put a cross in from Mata and Phil Jones flicked on for Rooney at the back post.
The game is beginning to get scrappy with Taylor and Shelvey yellow carded in the minutes leading up to the goal.
- 8/16/2014
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Barrington Coombs/Empics Sport
With the second half now underway, Man Utd are currently trailing against Swansea City thanks to a Ki Sung Yueng goal from outside the box – with a massive, and questionably legal assist from Wilfried Bony, who blocked Phil Jones from intercepting.
The tale of the half was very much that goal, as well as the performances of United’s young understudies Jesse Lingard and Tyler Blackett. Meanwhile, the third replacement – Javier Hernandez – has now gone off to be replaced by Nani as United look to hit back in the second half at Old Trafford.
Here are the key stats from the first 45..
7. 56%
Man Utd have had the lion’s share of possession, but crucially they haven’t taken advantage of their superior time on the ball to break down Swansea’s defence decisively.
6. 23
The number of minutes Jesse Lingard stayed on the pitch before injury cut...
With the second half now underway, Man Utd are currently trailing against Swansea City thanks to a Ki Sung Yueng goal from outside the box – with a massive, and questionably legal assist from Wilfried Bony, who blocked Phil Jones from intercepting.
The tale of the half was very much that goal, as well as the performances of United’s young understudies Jesse Lingard and Tyler Blackett. Meanwhile, the third replacement – Javier Hernandez – has now gone off to be replaced by Nani as United look to hit back in the second half at Old Trafford.
Here are the key stats from the first 45..
7. 56%
Man Utd have had the lion’s share of possession, but crucially they haven’t taken advantage of their superior time on the ball to break down Swansea’s defence decisively.
6. 23
The number of minutes Jesse Lingard stayed on the pitch before injury cut...
- 8/16/2014
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Nick Potts/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
Despite never losing a game on the opening day of the season at Old Trafford in the Premier League, Man Utd have fallen behind to a goal by Swansea midfielder Ki Sung Yueng.
Questions will no doubt immediately be asked about Wilfried Bony’s involvement in the goal, as he seemingly blocked Phil Jones from making a crucial intervention on Ki, and the South Korean finished smartly in to the bottom corner from the edge of the box with De Gea sprawling.
https://vine.co/v/M3706OAXJxg
Swansea fans added their comic touches to the dismay of their Man Utd counterparts with a rousing rendition of “sacked in the morning” aimed ironically as Van Gaal…
#swans lead. Ki goal. Swansea fans singing “we are top of the league” and serenading Van Gaal with "you're getting sacked in the morning"
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter...
Despite never losing a game on the opening day of the season at Old Trafford in the Premier League, Man Utd have fallen behind to a goal by Swansea midfielder Ki Sung Yueng.
Questions will no doubt immediately be asked about Wilfried Bony’s involvement in the goal, as he seemingly blocked Phil Jones from making a crucial intervention on Ki, and the South Korean finished smartly in to the bottom corner from the edge of the box with De Gea sprawling.
https://vine.co/v/M3706OAXJxg
Swansea fans added their comic touches to the dismay of their Man Utd counterparts with a rousing rendition of “sacked in the morning” aimed ironically as Van Gaal…
#swans lead. Ki goal. Swansea fans singing “we are top of the league” and serenading Van Gaal with "you're getting sacked in the morning"
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter...
- 8/16/2014
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP/Press Association Images
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be hoping to join an elite group of players to have represented the Red Devils and won the World Cup when the tournament gets underway in Brazil.
As many as six current United stars could represent England at this summer’s tournament with Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Danny Welbeck and Rooney named in Roy Hodgson’s provisional 23-man squad, with Michael Carrick and Tom Cleverley on standby.
Meanwhile, Shinji Kagawa, Juan Mata, Javier Hernandez, Robin van Persie and Luis Nani will each represent Japan, Spain, Mexico, Holland and Portugal, respectively, at the finals.
And they too will be hoping to join Rooney in lifting the World Cup having also represented United, for in the 81 years since the first final, only five players in the history of the club have achieved this feat.
That is an incredible statistic when...
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be hoping to join an elite group of players to have represented the Red Devils and won the World Cup when the tournament gets underway in Brazil.
As many as six current United stars could represent England at this summer’s tournament with Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Danny Welbeck and Rooney named in Roy Hodgson’s provisional 23-man squad, with Michael Carrick and Tom Cleverley on standby.
Meanwhile, Shinji Kagawa, Juan Mata, Javier Hernandez, Robin van Persie and Luis Nani will each represent Japan, Spain, Mexico, Holland and Portugal, respectively, at the finals.
And they too will be hoping to join Rooney in lifting the World Cup having also represented United, for in the 81 years since the first final, only five players in the history of the club have achieved this feat.
That is an incredible statistic when...
- 5/22/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Sang Tan/AP/Press Association Images
England manager Roy Hodgson will name his 23-man World Cup squad on Monday, May 12.
The Three Lions boss will also select seven standby players before finalising his choices following a friendly with Peru on June 2, ahead of this summer’s tournament in Brazil.
Hodgson was today boosted by the news that Manchester United duo Wayne Rooney and Phil Jones will be fit for the finals, but still has some difficult decisions to make in the coming month.
Players will undoubtedly by left sweating over whether they make it on the plane to Rio and will be eager to use this weekend to impress before the Premier League season draws to a close.
Hodgson has teased that he has known his final 23-man squad ‘for a while’ but there could still be a few surprises in store, with the former Liverpool chief warning big names could be omitted.
England manager Roy Hodgson will name his 23-man World Cup squad on Monday, May 12.
The Three Lions boss will also select seven standby players before finalising his choices following a friendly with Peru on June 2, ahead of this summer’s tournament in Brazil.
Hodgson was today boosted by the news that Manchester United duo Wayne Rooney and Phil Jones will be fit for the finals, but still has some difficult decisions to make in the coming month.
Players will undoubtedly by left sweating over whether they make it on the plane to Rio and will be eager to use this weekend to impress before the Premier League season draws to a close.
Hodgson has teased that he has known his final 23-man squad ‘for a while’ but there could still be a few surprises in store, with the former Liverpool chief warning big names could be omitted.
- 5/10/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Two penalties from Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard helped the Reds secure a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford, their first at the ground since 2007.
Gerrard opened the scoring after 35 minutes from the spot before doubling the advantage a minute into the second-half. Gerrard missed a later penalty, which would’ve given him the first Premier League hat-trick from the penalty spot but Luis Suarez found the net late on to seal a comfortable victory.
Liverpool started the game brightly with Daniel Sturridge unleashing a forceful shot that narrowly went past the wrong side of David De Gea’s post, before Luis Suarez went down under pressure in the box and appealed for a spot-kick.
The game started to heat up with Rafael pick up a yellow card for a poor challenge and then immediately giving away a penalty as he handled the ball. The Brazilian was lucky to...
Two penalties from Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard helped the Reds secure a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford, their first at the ground since 2007.
Gerrard opened the scoring after 35 minutes from the spot before doubling the advantage a minute into the second-half. Gerrard missed a later penalty, which would’ve given him the first Premier League hat-trick from the penalty spot but Luis Suarez found the net late on to seal a comfortable victory.
Liverpool started the game brightly with Daniel Sturridge unleashing a forceful shot that narrowly went past the wrong side of David De Gea’s post, before Luis Suarez went down under pressure in the box and appealed for a spot-kick.
The game started to heat up with Rafael pick up a yellow card for a poor challenge and then immediately giving away a penalty as he handled the ball. The Brazilian was lucky to...
- 3/16/2014
- by Josh Challies
- Obsessed with Film
Mike Egerton/Empics Sport
Date: 5th March Venue: Wembley Stadium Kick off: 8:00pm
England host Denmark as Roy Hodgson’s side continue their preparations ahead of this summer’s World Cup in Brazil.
Team News
England’s main injury concerns are in defence, as Hodgson is without centre backs Phil Jagielka and Phil Jones.
Tottenham’s Kyle Walker has also been withdrawn from the squad due to a hip injury, meaning Glen Johnson will start at right back.
Denmark may have to contend without star man Christian Eriksen for the friendly at Wembley.
Spurs manager Tim Sherwood revealed on Sunday that the Danish midfielder is struggling with a back problem and will undergo a late fitness test.
Key Stats
The Danes won the last fixture on English soil between these two, winning 3-2 at Old Trafford in 2003.
However, in the 19 meetings between Denmark and England, the Three Lions...
Date: 5th March Venue: Wembley Stadium Kick off: 8:00pm
England host Denmark as Roy Hodgson’s side continue their preparations ahead of this summer’s World Cup in Brazil.
Team News
England’s main injury concerns are in defence, as Hodgson is without centre backs Phil Jagielka and Phil Jones.
Tottenham’s Kyle Walker has also been withdrawn from the squad due to a hip injury, meaning Glen Johnson will start at right back.
Denmark may have to contend without star man Christian Eriksen for the friendly at Wembley.
Spurs manager Tim Sherwood revealed on Sunday that the Danish midfielder is struggling with a back problem and will undergo a late fitness test.
Key Stats
The Danes won the last fixture on English soil between these two, winning 3-2 at Old Trafford in 2003.
However, in the 19 meetings between Denmark and England, the Three Lions...
- 3/5/2014
- by Simon Collings
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
Date: Tuesday, February 25 Venue: Karaiskakis Stadium, Athens Kick-Off: 19:45
Manchester United might be out of all domestic cup competitions, but they’re still in with a shot of winning the Champions League, starting tonight against Olympiakos.
Team News
Manchester United will be without defensive duo Jonny Evans and Phil Jones for their Champions League last-16 first leg encounter with Olympiakos.
Jones (hip) and Evans (calf) have not travelled while midfielders Nani (hamstring) and record signing Juan Mata (ineligibility) have also stayed at home.
However, striker Danny Welbeck is fit again after injury.
Olympiakos’s top-scorer Javier Saviola misses out with a thigh problem.
Kostas Mitroglou signed for Fulham in the January transfer window, and Marko Scepovic is cup-tied, meaning a rare start for 21-year-old Michael Olaitan.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll is expected to be on the bench against his old club.
Date: Tuesday, February 25 Venue: Karaiskakis Stadium, Athens Kick-Off: 19:45
Manchester United might be out of all domestic cup competitions, but they’re still in with a shot of winning the Champions League, starting tonight against Olympiakos.
Team News
Manchester United will be without defensive duo Jonny Evans and Phil Jones for their Champions League last-16 first leg encounter with Olympiakos.
Jones (hip) and Evans (calf) have not travelled while midfielders Nani (hamstring) and record signing Juan Mata (ineligibility) have also stayed at home.
However, striker Danny Welbeck is fit again after injury.
Olympiakos’s top-scorer Javier Saviola misses out with a thigh problem.
Kostas Mitroglou signed for Fulham in the January transfer window, and Marko Scepovic is cup-tied, meaning a rare start for 21-year-old Michael Olaitan.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll is expected to be on the bench against his old club.
- 2/25/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Nigel French/Empics Sport
Date: 12th February Venue: Emirates Stadium Time: 19.45
The Red Devils travel to take on an Arsenal side smarting after a 5-1 mauling from Liverpool, knowing their Champions League campaign hangs in the balance.
Key Stats
Arsenal welcome back Yaya Sanogo and Mathieu Flamini – the former after five months out with a back injury, the latter returning after a three-match ban.
However, Aaron Ramsey, Kim Kallstrom, Thomas Vermaelen, Abou Diaby and Theo Walcott all remain injured, while Manchester United have lost Phil Jones, Jonny Evans and Marouane Fellaini to the treatment room.
Manchester United are protecting a record of only one loss in 13 against Arsenal in all competitions, the only blotch on the unbeaten record being a 1-0 home Arsenal win in May 2011.
The stats look worse for Arsenal taken historically as the Gunners have lost 20 times to their rivals in the Premier League, more so than any other team.
Date: 12th February Venue: Emirates Stadium Time: 19.45
The Red Devils travel to take on an Arsenal side smarting after a 5-1 mauling from Liverpool, knowing their Champions League campaign hangs in the balance.
Key Stats
Arsenal welcome back Yaya Sanogo and Mathieu Flamini – the former after five months out with a back injury, the latter returning after a three-match ban.
However, Aaron Ramsey, Kim Kallstrom, Thomas Vermaelen, Abou Diaby and Theo Walcott all remain injured, while Manchester United have lost Phil Jones, Jonny Evans and Marouane Fellaini to the treatment room.
Manchester United are protecting a record of only one loss in 13 against Arsenal in all competitions, the only blotch on the unbeaten record being a 1-0 home Arsenal win in May 2011.
The stats look worse for Arsenal taken historically as the Gunners have lost 20 times to their rivals in the Premier League, more so than any other team.
- 2/12/2014
- by Edward Owen
- Obsessed with Film
Martin Rickett/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
The task of replacing Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United was never going to be a walk in the park for any manager, let alone a man who has never won silverware with his previous club. David Moyes was handed the tough task of taking over as Manchester United boss in the summer of 2013 and he alongside new Chief Executive Ed Woodward made no secret of the players they wanted to bring in to the club.
Manchester United have always managed to lure in some of the best players to help capture the Premier League crown. Investing heavily in players such as Robin van Persie, Dimitar Berbatov and Juan Mata whilst also investing in youth to solidify the then-dominance of Manchester United for their future. Players like Nick Powell, Phil Jones and David de Gea were brought in to continue playing the Manchester United way.
The task of replacing Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United was never going to be a walk in the park for any manager, let alone a man who has never won silverware with his previous club. David Moyes was handed the tough task of taking over as Manchester United boss in the summer of 2013 and he alongside new Chief Executive Ed Woodward made no secret of the players they wanted to bring in to the club.
Manchester United have always managed to lure in some of the best players to help capture the Premier League crown. Investing heavily in players such as Robin van Persie, Dimitar Berbatov and Juan Mata whilst also investing in youth to solidify the then-dominance of Manchester United for their future. Players like Nick Powell, Phil Jones and David de Gea were brought in to continue playing the Manchester United way.
- 2/10/2014
- by Raza
- Obsessed with Film
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Date: Sunday, February 9 Venue: Old Trafford Kick-Off: 16:00
Can Manchester United keep up their chase for a top four spot when they entertain rock-bottom Fulham in the Barclay’s Premier League?
Team News
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic, who has announced he is leaving at the end of the season, is available following suspension.
Vidic is likely to replace Jonny Evans, who misses out with a calf strain, though fellow defender Phil Jones is available.
Fulham are expected to hand debuts to transfer deadline day duo Kostas Mitroglou and Johnny Heitinga, either from the start or off the bench.
(bbc)
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Manchester United have won their last 11 league and cup games against Fulham at Old Trafford, scoring 30 goals.
Fulham have avoided defeat at United only once in 51 years – a 3-1 Premier League victory in October 2003, when Lee Clark, Steed Malbranque and Junichi Inamoto scored for the visitors.
Date: Sunday, February 9 Venue: Old Trafford Kick-Off: 16:00
Can Manchester United keep up their chase for a top four spot when they entertain rock-bottom Fulham in the Barclay’s Premier League?
Team News
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic, who has announced he is leaving at the end of the season, is available following suspension.
Vidic is likely to replace Jonny Evans, who misses out with a calf strain, though fellow defender Phil Jones is available.
Fulham are expected to hand debuts to transfer deadline day duo Kostas Mitroglou and Johnny Heitinga, either from the start or off the bench.
(bbc)
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Manchester United have won their last 11 league and cup games against Fulham at Old Trafford, scoring 30 goals.
Fulham have avoided defeat at United only once in 51 years – a 3-1 Premier League victory in October 2003, when Lee Clark, Steed Malbranque and Junichi Inamoto scored for the visitors.
- 2/9/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Stephen Pond/Empics Sport
Samuel Eto’o trebled his Premier League goal tally for Chelsea by hitting a hat-trick against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge that keeps the Blues hot on the heels of Arsenal.
David Moyes’s Red Devils slumped to their seventh league defeat of the campaign meanwhile, leaving their title defence all but over with 16 games to go. Javier Hernandez netted a consolation here, but United captain Nemanja Vidic saw red before the end. Rafael almost followed suit too.
Jose Mourinho made two changes to the Chelsea team that won at Hull. Ashley Cole and Fernando Torres made way as Branislav Ivanovic returned from injury in defence. Eto’o was preferred in attack and Cesar Azpilicueta switched flanks to left back.
Moyes meanwhile fielded an XI sporting three alterations from the league win over Swansea last time out. Darren Fletcher, Shinji Kagawa and Chris Smalling all dropped to the bench.
Samuel Eto’o trebled his Premier League goal tally for Chelsea by hitting a hat-trick against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge that keeps the Blues hot on the heels of Arsenal.
David Moyes’s Red Devils slumped to their seventh league defeat of the campaign meanwhile, leaving their title defence all but over with 16 games to go. Javier Hernandez netted a consolation here, but United captain Nemanja Vidic saw red before the end. Rafael almost followed suit too.
Jose Mourinho made two changes to the Chelsea team that won at Hull. Ashley Cole and Fernando Torres made way as Branislav Ivanovic returned from injury in defence. Eto’o was preferred in attack and Cesar Azpilicueta switched flanks to left back.
Moyes meanwhile fielded an XI sporting three alterations from the league win over Swansea last time out. Darren Fletcher, Shinji Kagawa and Chris Smalling all dropped to the bench.
- 1/19/2014
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Samuel Eto’o became the first Chelsea player since 1954 to hit a hat-trick against Manchester United. A heavy defeat at Stamford Bridge despite Javier Hernandez’s consolation left David Moyes and the Red Devils 14 points off the pace, effectively ending their bid to defend the Premier League title.
Ashley Young drew a low early stop from Petr Cech as United made the better start. Despite that hosts Chelsea went ahead after a quarter of an hour through Eto’o. The veteran African saw his near post shot loop off Michael Carrick and over David De Gea in the opposite corner.
Goalmouth action scarcely followed in this tight, cagey contest. Danny Welbeck scuffed a close range effort straight at Petr Cech late on in the first half after. Cesar Azpilicueta did just enough to put the Red Devils frontman off.
Oscar then went close...
Samuel Eto’o became the first Chelsea player since 1954 to hit a hat-trick against Manchester United. A heavy defeat at Stamford Bridge despite Javier Hernandez’s consolation left David Moyes and the Red Devils 14 points off the pace, effectively ending their bid to defend the Premier League title.
Ashley Young drew a low early stop from Petr Cech as United made the better start. Despite that hosts Chelsea went ahead after a quarter of an hour through Eto’o. The veteran African saw his near post shot loop off Michael Carrick and over David De Gea in the opposite corner.
Goalmouth action scarcely followed in this tight, cagey contest. Danny Welbeck scuffed a close range effort straight at Petr Cech late on in the first half after. Cesar Azpilicueta did just enough to put the Red Devils frontman off.
Oscar then went close...
- 1/19/2014
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
copyright Andrew Orchard
Date: Saturday, January 11 Venue: Old Trafford Kick-Off: 17:30
Can Manchester United avenge their elimination from the 3rd Round of the Fa Cup when they again take on Swansea in the Premier League on Saturday?
Team News
Manchester United have continued injury concerns over strikers Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie, who have groin and thigh injuries, respectively.
Jonny Evans is a doubt after picking up a knock in the defeat to Sunderland, but Phil Jones is nearing full-match fitness.
Nani, Ashley Young, Rio Ferdinand and Marouane Fellaini all miss out.
Swansea will be without wingers Pablo Hernandez and Roland Lamah with the duo struggling with hamstring and abductor injuries, and goalkeeper Michael Vorm (fitness).
Michu is out for several weeks after undergoing ankle surgery.
(ManUtd.com)
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Manchester United won the reverse of this fixture 4-1 the last time the two sides met in the league,...
Date: Saturday, January 11 Venue: Old Trafford Kick-Off: 17:30
Can Manchester United avenge their elimination from the 3rd Round of the Fa Cup when they again take on Swansea in the Premier League on Saturday?
Team News
Manchester United have continued injury concerns over strikers Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie, who have groin and thigh injuries, respectively.
Jonny Evans is a doubt after picking up a knock in the defeat to Sunderland, but Phil Jones is nearing full-match fitness.
Nani, Ashley Young, Rio Ferdinand and Marouane Fellaini all miss out.
Swansea will be without wingers Pablo Hernandez and Roland Lamah with the duo struggling with hamstring and abductor injuries, and goalkeeper Michael Vorm (fitness).
Michu is out for several weeks after undergoing ankle surgery.
(ManUtd.com)
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Manchester United won the reverse of this fixture 4-1 the last time the two sides met in the league,...
- 1/10/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Martin Rickett/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
Update: Teams are out for the game. Here’s how they line-up;
Sunderland: Mannone, Bardsley, O’Shea, Brown, Alonso, Larsson, Cattermole, Ki, Borini, Fletcher, Giaccherini. Subs: Gardner, Johnson, Celustka, Colback, Altidore, Ji, Dixon.
Man Utd: De Gea, Rafael Da Silva, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Carrick, Cleverley, Valencia, Giggs, Januzaj, Welbeck. Subs: Smalling, Lindegaard, Hernandez, Fletcher, Kagawa, Buttner, Zaha.
Date: Tuesday 7th January
Competition: Capital One Cup
Venue: Stadium of Light
Kick-Off: 19:45
Sunderland will be looking to put their poor league form behind them yet again to concentrate on their impressive cup form, this time with a potential trip to Wembley at stake as they face Manchester United in the first leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final.
Sunderland have won all of their cup games this season (including after extra time) and all five so far in both the Capital One Cup...
Update: Teams are out for the game. Here’s how they line-up;
Sunderland: Mannone, Bardsley, O’Shea, Brown, Alonso, Larsson, Cattermole, Ki, Borini, Fletcher, Giaccherini. Subs: Gardner, Johnson, Celustka, Colback, Altidore, Ji, Dixon.
Man Utd: De Gea, Rafael Da Silva, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Carrick, Cleverley, Valencia, Giggs, Januzaj, Welbeck. Subs: Smalling, Lindegaard, Hernandez, Fletcher, Kagawa, Buttner, Zaha.
Date: Tuesday 7th January
Competition: Capital One Cup
Venue: Stadium of Light
Kick-Off: 19:45
Sunderland will be looking to put their poor league form behind them yet again to concentrate on their impressive cup form, this time with a potential trip to Wembley at stake as they face Manchester United in the first leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final.
Sunderland have won all of their cup games this season (including after extra time) and all five so far in both the Capital One Cup...
- 1/7/2014
- by Joseph Speckman
- Obsessed with Film
Richard Sellers/Empics Sport
Date: Tuesday, 7 January 2014; Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland; Kickoff: 19:45 GMT
Sunderland have not beaten Manchester United since they last met in the League Cup over 13 years ago. Kevin Phillips’s extra time penalty took the Black Cats into quarter-finals in November 2000 with Red Devils goalscorer Dwight Yorke being sent off.
United have since won 16 of the 20 subsequent encounters that have all come in the Premier League and the other four were drawn. The Black Cats will have home advantage first in this two-legged tie with the winners to face either West Ham United or Manchester City at Wembley.
Gus Poyet has had defensive injuries worrying him, but despite Sunderland’s struggle in the league they remain in both domestic cup competitions. The basement club of the English top flight will be targeting an upset in this first leg similar to their shock win over City in November.
Date: Tuesday, 7 January 2014; Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland; Kickoff: 19:45 GMT
Sunderland have not beaten Manchester United since they last met in the League Cup over 13 years ago. Kevin Phillips’s extra time penalty took the Black Cats into quarter-finals in November 2000 with Red Devils goalscorer Dwight Yorke being sent off.
United have since won 16 of the 20 subsequent encounters that have all come in the Premier League and the other four were drawn. The Black Cats will have home advantage first in this two-legged tie with the winners to face either West Ham United or Manchester City at Wembley.
Gus Poyet has had defensive injuries worrying him, but despite Sunderland’s struggle in the league they remain in both domestic cup competitions. The basement club of the English top flight will be targeting an upset in this first leg similar to their shock win over City in November.
- 1/7/2014
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
copyright Andrew Orchard
Date: Sunday, 5 January; Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester; Kickoff: 16:30 GMT
Manchester United take on Swansea in the Fa Cup third round knowing they have never lost a home meeting with the South Wales side.
A 4-1 away victory for the Red Devils at the Liberty Stadium on the opening day of the Premier League season ensured David Moyes won his first competitive game in charge. Both he and Michael Laudrup have depleted squads for this encounter as United and the Swans are missing players from their attacks.
The Red Devils saw a run of six straight wins in all competitions stopped by Tottenham Hotspur on New Year’s Day. Home form is a concern for Moyes as his team have only record victory in two of the last five at Old Trafford.
Swansea meanwhile are on seven-match winless streak and picked up just a single Premier League point during the festive period.
Date: Sunday, 5 January; Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester; Kickoff: 16:30 GMT
Manchester United take on Swansea in the Fa Cup third round knowing they have never lost a home meeting with the South Wales side.
A 4-1 away victory for the Red Devils at the Liberty Stadium on the opening day of the Premier League season ensured David Moyes won his first competitive game in charge. Both he and Michael Laudrup have depleted squads for this encounter as United and the Swans are missing players from their attacks.
The Red Devils saw a run of six straight wins in all competitions stopped by Tottenham Hotspur on New Year’s Day. Home form is a concern for Moyes as his team have only record victory in two of the last five at Old Trafford.
Swansea meanwhile are on seven-match winless streak and picked up just a single Premier League point during the festive period.
- 1/4/2014
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Premier League champions Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have drawn their last two meetings. They start 2014 level on points and next to one another in the table both looking to close the gap on the top four.
David Moyes’s Red Devils have hit fine form in their festive fixtures by recording six successive victories after failing to win the first three matches in December. Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood meanwhile got the second win of his reign against Stoke on Sunday.
Spurs are also buoyed by the fact they won on their last visit to Old Trafford in September 2012. Clint Dempsey netted the winner then, but has re-joined former club Fulham on loan from Mls franchise Seattle Sounders.
Team News
United will assess Wayne Rooney’s groin injury that kept him out of the away victory at Norwich last time out. The England talisman has been unable to train and remains doubtful.
Premier League champions Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have drawn their last two meetings. They start 2014 level on points and next to one another in the table both looking to close the gap on the top four.
David Moyes’s Red Devils have hit fine form in their festive fixtures by recording six successive victories after failing to win the first three matches in December. Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood meanwhile got the second win of his reign against Stoke on Sunday.
Spurs are also buoyed by the fact they won on their last visit to Old Trafford in September 2012. Clint Dempsey netted the winner then, but has re-joined former club Fulham on loan from Mls franchise Seattle Sounders.
Team News
United will assess Wayne Rooney’s groin injury that kept him out of the away victory at Norwich last time out. The England talisman has been unable to train and remains doubtful.
- 12/31/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Date: Saturday, December 28 Venue: Carrow Road Kick-Off: 15:00
Can Norwich preserve their impressive home record against Manchester United when the champions visit Carrow Road in the Premier League on Saturday?
Team News
Norwich midfielder Jonny Howson faces a late fitness test after missing his side’s last two games with a back injury.
Defender Michael Turner is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the 2-1 defeat to Fulham.
Manchester United have injury concerns over Rafael, who was forced off against Hull with a groin injury, while Antonio Valencia is suspended after being sent off in that game.
Phil Jones will miss the next two weeks with a knee injury.
(bbc)
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Norwich have beaten Manchester United on two of the three occasions they have hosted them in the Premier League.
United have won five successive league and cup matches...
Date: Saturday, December 28 Venue: Carrow Road Kick-Off: 15:00
Can Norwich preserve their impressive home record against Manchester United when the champions visit Carrow Road in the Premier League on Saturday?
Team News
Norwich midfielder Jonny Howson faces a late fitness test after missing his side’s last two games with a back injury.
Defender Michael Turner is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the 2-1 defeat to Fulham.
Manchester United have injury concerns over Rafael, who was forced off against Hull with a groin injury, while Antonio Valencia is suspended after being sent off in that game.
Phil Jones will miss the next two weeks with a knee injury.
(bbc)
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Norwich have beaten Manchester United on two of the three occasions they have hosted them in the Premier League.
United have won five successive league and cup matches...
- 12/27/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
copyright Andrew Orchard
Premier League champions Manchester United came from two goals down at Hull City to take a hard-earned victory. James Chester opened and ended the scoring, netting at both ends.
The Tigers doubled their lead through David Meyler, but Wayne Rooney then exerted his influence on the match, making one for Chris Smalling before scoring himself and creating the winner.
Hull boss Steve Bruce named an unchanged XI for the fourth match running. David Moyes meanwhile gave fellow Scot Darren Fletcher his first start in over a year as the midfielder stepped up his comeback from a bowel condition. Ashley Young also came in as Phil Jones had a knee injury and Adnan Januzaj made way.
The Tigers flew out of the traps, racing into a 2-0 lead inside 15 minutes. First Chester turned in Alex Bruce’s knockdown from a right-wing corner and then Meyler scored a deflected...
Premier League champions Manchester United came from two goals down at Hull City to take a hard-earned victory. James Chester opened and ended the scoring, netting at both ends.
The Tigers doubled their lead through David Meyler, but Wayne Rooney then exerted his influence on the match, making one for Chris Smalling before scoring himself and creating the winner.
Hull boss Steve Bruce named an unchanged XI for the fourth match running. David Moyes meanwhile gave fellow Scot Darren Fletcher his first start in over a year as the midfielder stepped up his comeback from a bowel condition. Ashley Young also came in as Phil Jones had a knee injury and Adnan Januzaj made way.
The Tigers flew out of the traps, racing into a 2-0 lead inside 15 minutes. First Chester turned in Alex Bruce’s knockdown from a right-wing corner and then Meyler scored a deflected...
- 12/26/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Ashley Young scored his first club goal since May 2012 as Manchester United survived stormy weather to win at Stoke City in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals. David Moyes’s Red Devils edged a match of few chances with captain Patrice Evra also on target.
Young fired wide into the side-netting for United as hosts Stoke survived an early scare. Anderson then worked Thomas Sorensen in the home goal with a low effort midway through the first half.
Referee Mark Clattenburg briefly brought the players off amid a hailstorm. The delay lasted about eight minutes. Just before half time both Red Devils centre backs almost combined for a corner when Chris Smalling nodded across to the unsuspecting Jonny Evans.
Just after the hour the visitors went ahead as Young emphatically ended his goal drought, smashing home after a one-two with sub Javier Hernandez. Evans then looped a header...
Ashley Young scored his first club goal since May 2012 as Manchester United survived stormy weather to win at Stoke City in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals. David Moyes’s Red Devils edged a match of few chances with captain Patrice Evra also on target.
Young fired wide into the side-netting for United as hosts Stoke survived an early scare. Anderson then worked Thomas Sorensen in the home goal with a low effort midway through the first half.
Referee Mark Clattenburg briefly brought the players off amid a hailstorm. The delay lasted about eight minutes. Just before half time both Red Devils centre backs almost combined for a corner when Chris Smalling nodded across to the unsuspecting Jonny Evans.
Just after the hour the visitors went ahead as Young emphatically ended his goal drought, smashing home after a one-two with sub Javier Hernandez. Evans then looped a header...
- 12/19/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Aston Villa host Premier League champions Manchester United on Sunday knowing their opponents have won on their last two visits to the West Midlands.
David Moyes’s men are 13 points off the pace in the title race this term going into the weekend fixtures. The Red Devils also have a mounting injury crisis which keeps key names from the spine of their side out.
Paul Lambert prepares for the champions knowing his charges have been better on the road than at Villa Park this season. Eleventh place in the table might look comfortable, but Villa are only six points above the relegation zone after 15 matches.
Team News
Lambert will definitely be missing midfield Fabian Delph as he serves a ban after picking up his fifth booking in the away defeat at Fulham. Villa captain Ron Vlaar is likely to remain sidelined with a calf problem. Czech striker...
Aston Villa host Premier League champions Manchester United on Sunday knowing their opponents have won on their last two visits to the West Midlands.
David Moyes’s men are 13 points off the pace in the title race this term going into the weekend fixtures. The Red Devils also have a mounting injury crisis which keeps key names from the spine of their side out.
Paul Lambert prepares for the champions knowing his charges have been better on the road than at Villa Park this season. Eleventh place in the table might look comfortable, but Villa are only six points above the relegation zone after 15 matches.
Team News
Lambert will definitely be missing midfield Fabian Delph as he serves a ban after picking up his fifth booking in the away defeat at Fulham. Villa captain Ron Vlaar is likely to remain sidelined with a calf problem. Czech striker...
- 12/15/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
copyright Andrew Orchard
Date: Saturday, December 7 Venue: Old Trafford Kick-Off: 12:45
Can Manchester United get their flagging title defence back on the road when Newcastle pay a visit to Old Trafford in the Premier League in the early Saturday kick-off?
Team News
Manchester United will be without Wayne Rooney on Saturday as the England international serves a one-game ban after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the defeat to Everton.
Robin van Persie has a chance of returning from a groin injury, and Phil Jones is available again after serving a one-match ban.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew may make changes after watching his side go down 3-0 to Swansea on Wednesday.
Papiss Cisse will be given a fitness test ahead of kick-off after struggling with a heel injury but Hatem Ben Arfa is expected to play after recovering from illness.
(bbc)
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Newcastle have only...
Date: Saturday, December 7 Venue: Old Trafford Kick-Off: 12:45
Can Manchester United get their flagging title defence back on the road when Newcastle pay a visit to Old Trafford in the Premier League in the early Saturday kick-off?
Team News
Manchester United will be without Wayne Rooney on Saturday as the England international serves a one-game ban after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the defeat to Everton.
Robin van Persie has a chance of returning from a groin injury, and Phil Jones is available again after serving a one-match ban.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew may make changes after watching his side go down 3-0 to Swansea on Wednesday.
Papiss Cisse will be given a fitness test ahead of kick-off after struggling with a heel injury but Hatem Ben Arfa is expected to play after recovering from illness.
(bbc)
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Newcastle have only...
- 12/6/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Venue: Old Trafford Date: Wednesday, December 4 Kick-Off: 19:45
How will David Moyes fare when the Manchester United manager takes on former club Everton for the first time since replacing Sir Alex Ferguson?
Team News
Robin van Persie has “a chance” of being passed fit to play for United tonight having missed the last three Premier League games with a combination of toe and groin injuries.
Defender Phil Jones is suspended having amassed five yellow cards.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez has no fresh injury concerns.
Left-back Leighton Baines is still out, but is making a better than expected recovery from a fractured toe, though Martinez would not predict when he may return to action.
(bbc)
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Everton’s last victory at Old Trafford came in the first Premier League encounter between the two sides in August 1992.
Manchester United have won 16 of their 21 Premier League home games against Everton,...
Venue: Old Trafford Date: Wednesday, December 4 Kick-Off: 19:45
How will David Moyes fare when the Manchester United manager takes on former club Everton for the first time since replacing Sir Alex Ferguson?
Team News
Robin van Persie has “a chance” of being passed fit to play for United tonight having missed the last three Premier League games with a combination of toe and groin injuries.
Defender Phil Jones is suspended having amassed five yellow cards.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez has no fresh injury concerns.
Left-back Leighton Baines is still out, but is making a better than expected recovery from a fractured toe, though Martinez would not predict when he may return to action.
(bbc)
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Everton’s last victory at Old Trafford came in the first Premier League encounter between the two sides in August 1992.
Manchester United have won 16 of their 21 Premier League home games against Everton,...
- 12/4/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
copyright Andrew Orchard
Wayne Rooney bagged a brace as Manchester United twice came from behind at White Hart Lane to hold Tottenham Hotspur. The hosts registered through Kyle Walker’s free kick and a stunner from Sandro.
This slow burning contest saw goalmouth action markedly absent early on. Aaron Lennon produced a tame effort off his weaker foot, so it trickled through to David De Gea for the hosts.
Sandro then had to be on hand to block Rooney’s effort after Vlad Chiriches cheaply ceded possession. Spurs went ahead on 18 minutes after surviving that Red Devils scare.
Jonny Evans fouled Paulinho on the edge of the box and up stepped Tottenham right back Walker, who fired a low free kick under the wall and past De Gea.
Spurs skipper Michael Dawson then saw a shot blocked by Rooney as he turned a right wing corner towards United’s goal.
Wayne Rooney bagged a brace as Manchester United twice came from behind at White Hart Lane to hold Tottenham Hotspur. The hosts registered through Kyle Walker’s free kick and a stunner from Sandro.
This slow burning contest saw goalmouth action markedly absent early on. Aaron Lennon produced a tame effort off his weaker foot, so it trickled through to David De Gea for the hosts.
Sandro then had to be on hand to block Rooney’s effort after Vlad Chiriches cheaply ceded possession. Spurs went ahead on 18 minutes after surviving that Red Devils scare.
Jonny Evans fouled Paulinho on the edge of the box and up stepped Tottenham right back Walker, who fired a low free kick under the wall and past De Gea.
Spurs skipper Michael Dawson then saw a shot blocked by Rooney as he turned a right wing corner towards United’s goal.
- 12/1/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Date: Sunday, November 24 Venue: Cardiff City Stadium Kick-Off: 16:00
Can Manchester United continue their ascent up the Premier League table with victory over Cardiff City on Sunday?
Team News
Cardiff could hand a start to the returning Peter Odemwingie, who has recovered from a minor muscle injury.
Aron Gunnarsson is fit despite being forced off with injury for Iceland on Tuesday – as is Andreas Cornelius, who has been sidelined since August with an ankle injury.
Manchester United will be without duo Michael Carrick and Phil Jones on Sunday.
Midfielder Carrick, who was today handed a new contract, has an Achilles injury, while defender Jones is out with a groin problem.
The Red Devils will assess the fitness of Robin van Persie (above) and strike partner Danny Welbeck after the pair withdrew from international duty because of injuries.
(BBC)
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Manchester United and Cardiff have not met...
Date: Sunday, November 24 Venue: Cardiff City Stadium Kick-Off: 16:00
Can Manchester United continue their ascent up the Premier League table with victory over Cardiff City on Sunday?
Team News
Cardiff could hand a start to the returning Peter Odemwingie, who has recovered from a minor muscle injury.
Aron Gunnarsson is fit despite being forced off with injury for Iceland on Tuesday – as is Andreas Cornelius, who has been sidelined since August with an ankle injury.
Manchester United will be without duo Michael Carrick and Phil Jones on Sunday.
Midfielder Carrick, who was today handed a new contract, has an Achilles injury, while defender Jones is out with a groin problem.
The Red Devils will assess the fitness of Robin van Persie (above) and strike partner Danny Welbeck after the pair withdrew from international duty because of injuries.
(BBC)
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Manchester United and Cardiff have not met...
- 11/22/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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With England’s place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil confirmed national coach Roy Hodgson can now begin to assess his options. There were few surprises in the squad announced to face Chile and Germany in Wembley friendlies.
Southampton pair Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez, 25 and 24 respectively, earned deserved call-ups as the Saints continue to fly high under Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino. The Three Lions roster is getting an increasingly younger flavour through regular inclusions of defenders Kyle Walker, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones among others.
Everton starlet Ross Barkley and Spurs winger Andros Townsend have also broken into the squad this season. They join a recalled Jordan Henderson and forwards Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge – all being well – on international duty over the next couple of weeks.
Hodgson has already shown he is prepared to place his faith in youth, but the usual suspects still remain.
With England’s place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil confirmed national coach Roy Hodgson can now begin to assess his options. There were few surprises in the squad announced to face Chile and Germany in Wembley friendlies.
Southampton pair Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez, 25 and 24 respectively, earned deserved call-ups as the Saints continue to fly high under Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino. The Three Lions roster is getting an increasingly younger flavour through regular inclusions of defenders Kyle Walker, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones among others.
Everton starlet Ross Barkley and Spurs winger Andros Townsend have also broken into the squad this season. They join a recalled Jordan Henderson and forwards Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge – all being well – on international duty over the next couple of weeks.
Hodgson has already shown he is prepared to place his faith in youth, but the usual suspects still remain.
- 11/8/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana and forward Jay Rodriguez have been rewarded for their club’s excellent start to the Premier League season with England call-ups.
Under Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino the Saints sit sixth in the top flight level on points with Manchester City. Uncapped pair Lallana and Rodriguez join St Marys teammate Rickie Lambert in Roy Hodgson’s squad for the friendlies with Chile and Germany.
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson earns a recall and right back Glen Johnson returns. Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere has also been included despite an ankle injury. Gunners pair Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remain sidelined.
Hodgson has selected three left backs for the Wembley dates in Leighton Baines (Everton), Ashley Cole (Chelsea) and Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal). Raheem Sterling drops down onto the Under-21 roster.
England squad in full to face Chile and Germany:
Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Man City), John Ruddy (Norwich...
Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana and forward Jay Rodriguez have been rewarded for their club’s excellent start to the Premier League season with England call-ups.
Under Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino the Saints sit sixth in the top flight level on points with Manchester City. Uncapped pair Lallana and Rodriguez join St Marys teammate Rickie Lambert in Roy Hodgson’s squad for the friendlies with Chile and Germany.
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson earns a recall and right back Glen Johnson returns. Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere has also been included despite an ankle injury. Gunners pair Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remain sidelined.
Hodgson has selected three left backs for the Wembley dates in Leighton Baines (Everton), Ashley Cole (Chelsea) and Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal). Raheem Sterling drops down onto the Under-21 roster.
England squad in full to face Chile and Germany:
Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Man City), John Ruddy (Norwich...
- 11/7/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Manchester United manager David Moyes is set to wield the axe in the New Year and could sell as many as four under-performing stars, according to the International Business Times.
Moyes has watched on as the side he inherited from Sir Alex Ferguson crashed to their worst start to a league season since 1989, winning just four of their opening nine Premier League games.
And now, the former Everton boss is set to come down hard on his flops in the January transfer window, with the futures of defender Rafael and midfield trio Anderson, Ashley Young and Nani all believed to be under threat.
Portuguese winger Nani has made five league appearances this term but has yet to make a serious impact following a season in which he fell down the pecking order under former manager Ferguson.
Fellow wide man Young has also been criticised for a series...
Manchester United manager David Moyes is set to wield the axe in the New Year and could sell as many as four under-performing stars, according to the International Business Times.
Moyes has watched on as the side he inherited from Sir Alex Ferguson crashed to their worst start to a league season since 1989, winning just four of their opening nine Premier League games.
And now, the former Everton boss is set to come down hard on his flops in the January transfer window, with the futures of defender Rafael and midfield trio Anderson, Ashley Young and Nani all believed to be under threat.
Portuguese winger Nani has made five league appearances this term but has yet to make a serious impact following a season in which he fell down the pecking order under former manager Ferguson.
Fellow wide man Young has also been criticised for a series...
- 10/31/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Date: Tuesday, October 15 Venue: Wembley Stadium Kick-Off: 20:00
Can England get the win they need against Poland to guarantee a place at next summer’s World Cup?
Team News
England will be without first choice right-back Glen Johnson and back-up Kyle Walker for tonight’s final group game against Poland at Wembley Stadium.
The latter picked up a yellow card against Montenegro and is suspended while Johnson remains injured.
Manchester United’s Phil Jones or Chris Smalling will likely deputise, while Andros Townsend is expected to retain his place in midfield.
Poland will be without suspended centre-back Lukasz Szukala.
However, right-back Piotr Celeban is set to start, with Artur Jedrzejczyk switching to central defence.
Midfielder Adrian Mierzejewski is in contention, but Matesuz Klich is out.
(Sky Sports)
Key Stats
Wayne Rooney has netted six goals in his last five World Cup qualifiers.
England have conceded just one...
Date: Tuesday, October 15 Venue: Wembley Stadium Kick-Off: 20:00
Can England get the win they need against Poland to guarantee a place at next summer’s World Cup?
Team News
England will be without first choice right-back Glen Johnson and back-up Kyle Walker for tonight’s final group game against Poland at Wembley Stadium.
The latter picked up a yellow card against Montenegro and is suspended while Johnson remains injured.
Manchester United’s Phil Jones or Chris Smalling will likely deputise, while Andros Townsend is expected to retain his place in midfield.
Poland will be without suspended centre-back Lukasz Szukala.
However, right-back Piotr Celeban is set to start, with Artur Jedrzejczyk switching to central defence.
Midfielder Adrian Mierzejewski is in contention, but Matesuz Klich is out.
(Sky Sports)
Key Stats
Wayne Rooney has netted six goals in his last five World Cup qualifiers.
England have conceded just one...
- 10/15/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Manchester United’s defensive troubles have been exposed for all to see this season, no more so than in the 4-1 drubbing away to their rivals and neighbours Manchester City. David Moyes recently voiced concerns that his team lacked the world class players capable of winning the Champions League this season. It is clear that the manager expects further backing in the upcoming transfer markets to enable him to assemble a Manchester United team shaped in his own image. With an ageing defence, could the Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala be the rock on which Moyes builds his new team?
It has recently been reported that United have joined a number of top European clubs in the queue for the young Frenchman’s signature. Mangala revealed that City were interested in signing him towards the end of this summer’s transfer window but a deal failed to materialise. Speculation is also...
It has recently been reported that United have joined a number of top European clubs in the queue for the young Frenchman’s signature. Mangala revealed that City were interested in signing him towards the end of this summer’s transfer window but a deal failed to materialise. Speculation is also...
- 10/14/2013
- by Andrew Temperley
- Obsessed with Film
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Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj was the difference as the Premier League holders came from behind to take all three points against a much-improved Sunderland.
The hosts took a deserved lead inside of five minutes through midfielder Craig Gardner. United defender Phil Jones dealt with a cross put in by Emanuele Giaccherini, but Jones’ pass to Vidic bounced off the Serb and fell to Gardner in the box who finished with aplomb into the bottom corner.
Nani may have felt he should have equalised minutes later, after hitting a fierce strike just past the post, and putting another chance wide after being unmarked inside the area from a free kick.
Against the run of play, Sunderland were inches away from doubling their lead. Giaccherini headed goalwards from a cross which was well saved by United ‘keeper David De Gea.
The very same man had another glorious opportunity...
Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj was the difference as the Premier League holders came from behind to take all three points against a much-improved Sunderland.
The hosts took a deserved lead inside of five minutes through midfielder Craig Gardner. United defender Phil Jones dealt with a cross put in by Emanuele Giaccherini, but Jones’ pass to Vidic bounced off the Serb and fell to Gardner in the box who finished with aplomb into the bottom corner.
Nani may have felt he should have equalised minutes later, after hitting a fierce strike just past the post, and putting another chance wide after being unmarked inside the area from a free kick.
Against the run of play, Sunderland were inches away from doubling their lead. Giaccherini headed goalwards from a cross which was well saved by United ‘keeper David De Gea.
The very same man had another glorious opportunity...
- 10/5/2013
- by Crip Cooke
- Obsessed with Film
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Manchester United crashed to their worst start to a Premier League season since 1989 with a shock defeat against West Brom at Old Trafford.
Second half goals from Morgan Amalfitano and Saido Berahino either side of a sumptuous Wayne Rooney freekick condemned the defending champions to their second consecutive league loss.
The Red Devils started the brighter of the two and had the Baggies hemmed into their own half in the early exchanges, with Javier Hernandez and Nani looking threatening.
The latter almost created an opening midway through the first half after floating a cross in toward Rooney, who saw the ball drift past him out of play.
West Brom weren’t without their chances either, and were happy to operate on the counter attack for large swathes of the first half.
Stephane Sessegnon came the closest for the away side when he flashed a header across the...
Manchester United crashed to their worst start to a Premier League season since 1989 with a shock defeat against West Brom at Old Trafford.
Second half goals from Morgan Amalfitano and Saido Berahino either side of a sumptuous Wayne Rooney freekick condemned the defending champions to their second consecutive league loss.
The Red Devils started the brighter of the two and had the Baggies hemmed into their own half in the early exchanges, with Javier Hernandez and Nani looking threatening.
The latter almost created an opening midway through the first half after floating a cross in toward Rooney, who saw the ball drift past him out of play.
West Brom weren’t without their chances either, and were happy to operate on the counter attack for large swathes of the first half.
Stephane Sessegnon came the closest for the away side when he flashed a header across the...
- 9/28/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Date: Wednesday, September 25 Venue: Old Trafford Kick-Off: 19:45
Will we see a return to action of Luis Suarez in tonight’s crunch Capital One Cup clash between Manchester United and Liverpool?
Team News
United manager David Moyes is once again expected to be without influential striker Robin van Persie as he prepares to welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford tonight.
The Dutchman is still out with a groin injury while defenders Rafael and Phil Jones are also doubtful.
Nani and Wilfried Zaha could feature, while striker Javier Hernandez could make his first start of the season.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has to decide whether to introduce Luis Suarez back into his team tonight.
The Uruguayan striker has served his 10-match suspension for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic, and is available for selection.
Daniel Agger will have his rib injury assessed prior to kick-off, but Glen Johnson (ankle), Philippe Coutinho (shoulder) and...
Will we see a return to action of Luis Suarez in tonight’s crunch Capital One Cup clash between Manchester United and Liverpool?
Team News
United manager David Moyes is once again expected to be without influential striker Robin van Persie as he prepares to welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford tonight.
The Dutchman is still out with a groin injury while defenders Rafael and Phil Jones are also doubtful.
Nani and Wilfried Zaha could feature, while striker Javier Hernandez could make his first start of the season.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has to decide whether to introduce Luis Suarez back into his team tonight.
The Uruguayan striker has served his 10-match suspension for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic, and is available for selection.
Daniel Agger will have his rib injury assessed prior to kick-off, but Glen Johnson (ankle), Philippe Coutinho (shoulder) and...
- 9/25/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Manchester United manager David Moyes could be set to lose one of his young stars with Rafael contemplating a move back to his native Brazil, according to the Daily Star.
Sources in Brazil say the 23-year-old is seriously considering his position in the squad and could be about to return to his home country in the January transfer window if he does not feel settled.
Corinthians are believed to be keen on the right-back, as they step up their pursuit of a replacement for the retiring 34-year-old veteran Alessandro.
Rafael is understood to be weighing up his options and his position in the squad with the likes of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Johnny Evans able to play in his position.
United also signed rookie right-back Guillermo Varela in June.
The Brazilian has not played for the English champions once this season as he is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury,...
Sources in Brazil say the 23-year-old is seriously considering his position in the squad and could be about to return to his home country in the January transfer window if he does not feel settled.
Corinthians are believed to be keen on the right-back, as they step up their pursuit of a replacement for the retiring 34-year-old veteran Alessandro.
Rafael is understood to be weighing up his options and his position in the squad with the likes of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Johnny Evans able to play in his position.
United also signed rookie right-back Guillermo Varela in June.
The Brazilian has not played for the English champions once this season as he is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury,...
- 9/25/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Date: Tuesday, August 17 Venue: Old Trafford Kick-Off: 19:45
Can new Manchester United manager David Moyes get his first ever Champions League Group Stage game off to a winning start against Bayer Leverkusen tonight?
Team News
Manchester United look set to be without striker Danny Welbeck and defender Phil Jones as they prepare to welcome Bayer Leverkusen to Old Trafford tonight.
Welbeck (knee) and Jones (ankle) both missed training this week and are not expected to feature.
Wayne Rooney is expected to start however, and is likely to again wear protective headgear after sustaining a badly-gashed forehead in a training collision.
Midfielder Shinji Kagawa could feature after returning to full training following a bout with the flu.
Bayer Leverkusen are sweating over the fitness of midfielder Lars Bender (hip) who will be assessed prior to kick-off.
The Germany international missed his side’s recent 3-1 win over Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga,...
Date: Tuesday, August 17 Venue: Old Trafford Kick-Off: 19:45
Can new Manchester United manager David Moyes get his first ever Champions League Group Stage game off to a winning start against Bayer Leverkusen tonight?
Team News
Manchester United look set to be without striker Danny Welbeck and defender Phil Jones as they prepare to welcome Bayer Leverkusen to Old Trafford tonight.
Welbeck (knee) and Jones (ankle) both missed training this week and are not expected to feature.
Wayne Rooney is expected to start however, and is likely to again wear protective headgear after sustaining a badly-gashed forehead in a training collision.
Midfielder Shinji Kagawa could feature after returning to full training following a bout with the flu.
Bayer Leverkusen are sweating over the fitness of midfielder Lars Bender (hip) who will be assessed prior to kick-off.
The Germany international missed his side’s recent 3-1 win over Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga,...
- 9/17/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
copyright Andrew Orchard
Manchester United are hoping to fend off Chelsea’s interest in Wayne Rooney once and for all by handing the striker a new contract, according to the Telegraph.
United want to put Rooney on a new, long-term deal that would tie the 27-year-old to the club well into his thirties, thus ending their rival’s interest in the England star.
Rooney’s present contract expires in June 2015 and the Premier League champions don’t want him entering the final year of his deal with his future unresolved.
Such a scenario would only serve in lending the initiative to Chelsea in making a renewed bid, having previously failed with two offers earlier this summer.
However, United will not be rushed on the matter, and are instead keen on seeing if Rooney settles down following a period of upheaval at Old Trafford that has seen David Moyes named new manager.
Manchester United are hoping to fend off Chelsea’s interest in Wayne Rooney once and for all by handing the striker a new contract, according to the Telegraph.
United want to put Rooney on a new, long-term deal that would tie the 27-year-old to the club well into his thirties, thus ending their rival’s interest in the England star.
Rooney’s present contract expires in June 2015 and the Premier League champions don’t want him entering the final year of his deal with his future unresolved.
Such a scenario would only serve in lending the initiative to Chelsea in making a renewed bid, having previously failed with two offers earlier this summer.
However, United will not be rushed on the matter, and are instead keen on seeing if Rooney settles down following a period of upheaval at Old Trafford that has seen David Moyes named new manager.
- 9/8/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Date: Friday, 6 September Venue: Wembley Stadium Kick-Off: 20:00 BST
England welcome Moldova to Wembley Stadium for Friday’s World Cup qualifying encounter.
Team News
England manager Roy Hodgson will be without a quad of players for Friday night’s World Cup qualifier.
Wayne Rooney, Phil Jones and Glen Johnson have withdrawn from the squad to face Moldova and Ukraine with respective head and ankle injuries.
Daniel Sturridge meanwhile will miss the Moldova game but will have his thigh injury assessed ahead of next Tuesday’s clash with Ukraine.
Sturridge will be replaced by Southampton star Rickie Lambert, while Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere is also expected to feature in spite of a bout of stomach cramps last week.
Meanwhile, Cardiff defender Steven Caulker, 21, has been called into the squad and could be in line to earn only his second cap for the Three Lions.
Moldova go into this...
Date: Friday, 6 September Venue: Wembley Stadium Kick-Off: 20:00 BST
England welcome Moldova to Wembley Stadium for Friday’s World Cup qualifying encounter.
Team News
England manager Roy Hodgson will be without a quad of players for Friday night’s World Cup qualifier.
Wayne Rooney, Phil Jones and Glen Johnson have withdrawn from the squad to face Moldova and Ukraine with respective head and ankle injuries.
Daniel Sturridge meanwhile will miss the Moldova game but will have his thigh injury assessed ahead of next Tuesday’s clash with Ukraine.
Sturridge will be replaced by Southampton star Rickie Lambert, while Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere is also expected to feature in spite of a bout of stomach cramps last week.
Meanwhile, Cardiff defender Steven Caulker, 21, has been called into the squad and could be in line to earn only his second cap for the Three Lions.
Moldova go into this...
- 9/5/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
copyright Andrew Orchard
One of the biggest fixtures of the Premier League season is set, and with the history between the two there is no wonder why many fans of both clubs look forward to this match the most of all 19 pairings. Liverpool are at home for this one and come into the match-up off the back of two wins in their first two, whilst Manchester United won impressively away to Swansea and followed up with a 0-0 draw against title challengers Chelsea.
Liverpool have been active in the transfer window with the signings of Kolo Toure, Aly Cissokho and Simon Mignolet amongst others. Manchester United have been the polar opposite to Rodgers’ side, with the capture of Guillermo Valera remaining their lone signing of the summer. Though Moyes is poised to sign a further player or two, it will not be in time for Sunday’s match-up. Liverpool are...
One of the biggest fixtures of the Premier League season is set, and with the history between the two there is no wonder why many fans of both clubs look forward to this match the most of all 19 pairings. Liverpool are at home for this one and come into the match-up off the back of two wins in their first two, whilst Manchester United won impressively away to Swansea and followed up with a 0-0 draw against title challengers Chelsea.
Liverpool have been active in the transfer window with the signings of Kolo Toure, Aly Cissokho and Simon Mignolet amongst others. Manchester United have been the polar opposite to Rodgers’ side, with the capture of Guillermo Valera remaining their lone signing of the summer. Though Moyes is poised to sign a further player or two, it will not be in time for Sunday’s match-up. Liverpool are...
- 9/1/2013
- by Jacob Cooper
- Obsessed with Film
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Yesterday, Roy Hodgson named his 25 man England squad for the upcoming vital 2014 World Cup Qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine. In it he named some familiar faces, he kept some players who performed in the Scotland and handed call ups to one or two fresh faces.
In this entry, I will be giving you the squad and deciding whether they were the right calls position by position and if someone more deserving should replace a player named in the squad, I will justify why they should be given a look-in.
Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster, Joe Hart, John Ruddy
The selection of the keepers is quite predictable – since there is such a small pool of talent playing in the top flight. Joe Hart is clearly number one, but it is nice to see Forster has got a call up after impressing in the Champions League last year.
Defenders: Leighton Baines,...
Yesterday, Roy Hodgson named his 25 man England squad for the upcoming vital 2014 World Cup Qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine. In it he named some familiar faces, he kept some players who performed in the Scotland and handed call ups to one or two fresh faces.
In this entry, I will be giving you the squad and deciding whether they were the right calls position by position and if someone more deserving should replace a player named in the squad, I will justify why they should be given a look-in.
Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster, Joe Hart, John Ruddy
The selection of the keepers is quite predictable – since there is such a small pool of talent playing in the top flight. Joe Hart is clearly number one, but it is nice to see Forster has got a call up after impressing in the Champions League last year.
Defenders: Leighton Baines,...
- 8/28/2013
- by William Carter
- Obsessed with Film
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