Manchester United 1-0 Sunderland: Brown own-goal

Manchester United got three full points celebrating 25 years Sir Alex Ferguson in charge, at Old Trafford Saturday 05/11/2011. The only goal scored by West Brown own-goal, deflected from Welbeck header.

Summary of the highlights:
41' Nani's corner headed out before Jones thumps an effort narrowly over the bar. Wasn't far off the target. Probably United's best of this half.
42' Sunderland with five attempts at goal to United's four as Ji Dong-Won embarks on a run before lifting a shot over at the other end. Should have done better with that chance.
45+1' GOAL! Welbeck rises unchallenged to head home Nani's corner. What a poor goal to lose. United probably don't deserve it, but they have the lead. Sloppy play by Sunderland.
62' So close to United's second as Richardson knocks Hernandez's header off the line from Nani's corner. That would have killed off the visitors.
68' Brilliant goalkeeping by Westwood to save from Rooney then tip Evra's shot over the bar. So close to the killer second goal for United.
77' Bendtner so close to getting on the end of Larsson's cross. How close was that. Inches away from the equaliser as the ball races across the face of the home goal.

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Aston VIlla 2-2 Manchester United: Macheda cracking-goal

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Frederico Mached inspired MU coming from behind 0-2, Manchester United (MU) finally able to force a 2-2 draw at Villa Park Stadium, in the Premier League continued on Saturday (13/11/2010).

These results extend the bad away record "Red Devils", which ended more draws and just one victory. As for Villa, these results unbeaten record in front of its own public.

Actually MU direct hit since the early minutes. MU has the best chance in the 16th minute. Getting feedback from Javier Hernandez mature, Dimitar Berbatov fired hard. Unlucky for United, Berbatov shot wide.

Villa who had never experienced defeat in front of the public itself to get up. In the 30th minute, Ashley Young almost tore the goal "Red Devils". However, Young released a shot that can still be well anticipated by Edwin van der Sar.

After that, the game more interesting. Both teams continued to exchange attacks. MU first to threaten the Villa goal through the action of Michael Carrick in the 39th minute. Again, poor settlement that was exhibited for the visitors to make these opportunities wasted.

Coming to the break, Villa's turn to make MU's goal that was almost shaking. Damn, hard kick Stewart Downing is still hitting the opponent's defense.

At the beginning of the second half, MU experience more pressure. Villa more quickly display the game. Golden opportunity for the host occurs in the 53rd minute. After successfully deceive Fletcher, Downing release bait into the penalty box. Marc Albrighton welcomes feedback directly with the head. Unfortunately, the ball failed to hit.

Villa was then more insistent. They kept pressing MU. Both teams also did not hesitate to demonstrate the game hard.

MU also made overwhelmed. In the 66th minute, goalkeeper Van der Sar back almost conceded. Luckily, James Collins's header was hitting the crossbar. A minute later, Gabriel's turn Agbhonlahor terrorizing MU's goal, his shot but the ball hit the goalpost.

Just four minutes later, Villa feel the fruits of his hard work. The hosts managed to lead through goals from Ashley Young created by white dots. Villa have a penalty after Wes Brown Young dropped in the forbidden box.

Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson, directly responding to remodel the front-line goal with his team. He pulled out Hernandez and Berbatov, replacing it with the two attackers and Macheda Obertan.

Unfortunately, we have had time to remove the threat, the MU must accept they conceded a second goal in the 75th minute. Marc Albrighton succeeded in forcing Van der Sar picked up the ball in his own net after a cross-cutting mature Downing.

Disadvantaged 0-2, Manchester United tried to get out of pressure. As a result, Manchester United can score goals replies goal by Federico Macheda created, use of bait Darren Fletcher in the 81st minute.

Only in termpo four minutes, Manchester United managed to equalize through goals from Nemanja Vidic invented. The Serbian defender was with the observant gore Nani crossing the ball from the right sector of the Villa defense. The goal was to save United from defeat.

Line-up:
Aston Villa: Brad Friedel, Richard Dunne, James Collins, Stephen Warnock, Luke Young, Barry Bannan, Jonathan Hogg, Stewart Downing, Marc Albrighton, Gabriel Agbonlahor, Ashley Young

Manchester United: Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, Wes Brown, Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick, Park Ji-Sung (Smalling 86), Nani; Dimitar Berbatov (Obertan 74), Javier Hernández (Macheda 74)

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Manchester United 2-1 Wolverhampton: Park double gift

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Right in his 24th year as coach of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, get a win gift from his team. Victory over Wolverhampton thanks to two goals from Park Ji-Sung who was born at the right time.

Ferguson admits, took a long time for his team to dismantle the game "The Wolves". Although the status of the opposing team, Wolves actually perform better in the first round. Before the break, MU profited by goals from Park.

"I think Wolves is better in the first half, they played very well, but we got a beautiful goal right in the middle rounds and I think it makes us uncomfortable," Ferguson said about Park's first goal.

In the second half, comfort "Red Devils" disturbed by the persistence of the opponent. Sylvan Ebanks-Blake scored in the 66th minute the hosts made it difficult to secure three points at Old Trafford. However, again the Park played brilliantly and scored a goal in the last minute of the game.

"Right in the middle rounds and just before the final whistle is the perfect time to score goals," commented Ferguson. "Ji in remarkable condition, he has become one of our best players in recent weeks. Today is yet another excellent performance."

In such action, Manchester United can not lose a number of core players. Striker Wayne Rooney is still not fully recovered from injury and "exiled" to the United States. The other players got the flu and diarrhea. Ferguson himself was not in fit condition after returning from Turkey.

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Bursaspor 0-3 Manchester United: Fletcher, Obertan, Bebe scored

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Manchester United has confirmed its status as the top standings Group C Champions League. Challenging the Turkish club Bursaspor, Tuesday (11/02/2010), Sir Alex Ferguson foster children have a perfect score a victory thanks to three goals without reply.

Darren Fletcher, Gabriel Obertan and young winger Bebe each contributed one goal for the Red Devils victory at the Ataturk stadium. Despite a landslide win 3-0, the British giant had to wait until the second half before partying.

Bomber Bulgarian Dimitar Berbatov had raised hopes of the visitors on 11 minutes when the fast-kick towards goal Dimitar Ivankov. However, Ivankov was able to secure the net.

Bursaspor itself gets a golden opportunity, nine minutes later, through the Turgay Bahadir. Melakoni game one-two with Sercan Yildirim, Bahadir threatened goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar with a chip. Luckily, the veteran Dutch goalkeeper swift rescue action.

Entering the 38th minute, United had superior goal by Paul Scholes. But England midfielder claims the referee used his hands to control the ball. Goals that was soon annulled.

Error van der Sar at the end of the first half almost led United conceded. The former Juventus goalkeeper misguide the kick until the ball fell at the feet of Gusav Svensson. However, Swedish midfielder failed to take advantage of opportunities when the ball bounced over the crossbar.

Troops Red Devils improve performance in the second round. Beginning with a quick goal on 48 minutes Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick after the use of bait.

Van der Sar had to pay his mistake with a number of important rescue action. Including when Federico Insua successfully sank into the penalty box and struck which successfully blocked 41 years goalkeeper.

United's second goal in 72 minutes when Gabriel Obertan kick off fast from a distance of 20 yards. Ivankov was unable to do much when his goal burst for the second time.

Bebe United's victory closed with the score 3-0, four minutes later. Scholes become creators with a successful breakthrough passing that 20 years old Portugal winger exploited.

Unfortunately, United's victory a little disturbed by the injury Luis Nani in the first half. Nani only got to perform for 21 minutes before being replaced Park Ji-sung after suffering an injury in the middle of the field.

Line-up:

Bursaspor: Dimitar Ivankov; Ali Tandogan, Omer Erdogan, Ibrahim Ozturk, Gokcek Vederson; Turgay Bahadir, Gustav Svensson, Ivan Ergic, Volkan cents; Federico Insua; Sercan Yildirim

Manchester United: Edwin van der Sar, Rafael, Chris Smalling, Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra, Nani, Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick, Paul Scholes, Gabriel Obertan; Dimitar Berbatov

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Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham: Nani freak-goal

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Midfielder Nani scored a controversial goal that will determine the victory of Manchester United's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League continued on Saturday (10/30/2010). Thanks to this result, Manchester United sits in third place with 20 points, or lose five points of Chelsea at the top of the standings.

Goals that occurred in the 84th minute. Gol started from Nani dropped in the penalty box after it makes contact with Younes Kaboul physical. However, the referee did not rate it as a breach and continue the game.

Remembering when falling Nani seemed deliberately impede the rolling ball with his hands out of the field, Gomez raced to take the ball to a free kick.

However, the new square off to kick the ball into center field, Gomez shocked Nani action, which is still in the middle of the penalty box, led him to kick the ball into the net.

At the same time, while the linesman raised the flag as if Nani shoot the ball in off-side position, the main referee, Mark Clattenburg endorsement.

The decision was received protests from Tottenham players. Clattenburg then postpone its decision, the discussion with his linesman, and claimed the goal was legitimate.

The misunderstanding apparently occurred at about Nani action to stop the ball out of the field with his hands. While Gomes assess the offense, so he gets a free kick, there was no violation rate Clattenburg and the game goes on.

The second misconception looks at differences and Clattenrburg linesman's decision, prior to then come to the conclusion that legitimate goal.

Meanwhile, other Manchester United goals scored by Nemanja Vidic in the 31st minute. From the middle of the penalty box, he gore Nani corner kick into the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Gomes.

Over 90 minutes, Chelsea had the ball as much as 52 percent and accurate off ten shots from 19 businesses. Meanwhile, Tottenham made two serious threats of the 13 experiments.

Line-ups:
Manchester United: 1-Edwin van der Sar; 3-Patrice Evra, 15-Nemanja Vidic, 5-Rio Ferdinand, 21-Rafael (6-Wes Brown 65); 13-Park Ji-Sung, 24-Darren Fletcher, 16-Michael Carrick, 17-Nani, 14-Javier Hernández (26-Gabriel Obertan 87), 9-Dimitar Berbatov (18-Paul Scholes 64)
Tottenham: 1-Gomes, 32-Benoit Assou-Ekotto, 4-Younes Kaboul, 13-William Gallas, 2-Alan Hutton, 3-Gareth Bale, 14-Luka Modric, 8-Jermaine Jenas (12-Wilson Palacios 66), 7-Aaron Lennon, 11-Rafael van der Vaart (15-Peter Crouch 77), 10-Robbie Keane (9-Roman Pavlyuchenko 62)

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Stoke City 1-2 Manchester United: Chicharito twisting-header

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Manchester United striker, Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scored a pair of goals his team a decisive 2-1 victory over Stoke City in the Premier League continued at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday (24/10/2010). This is the first victory in Manchester last four Premier League matches.

In three previous games, Manchester United was just able to gain a draw. Stoke too, bad luck it was almost repeated.

Playing in the cage opposite, MU superior first by Hernandez in the 20th minute. From the middle of the penalty box, he uses the back of his head to the ball forward Nemanja Vidic shipment entered the top left corner of goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen.

However, in the 81st minute, Stoke able to equalize through Tuncay Sanli. Mastering the ball outside the penalty box, he dribbled into the box and fired the ball into the top right corner of goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

Stoke goal was to boost morale. They became more insistent, both in fighting over the ball, or when attacked. But rather than add a goal, they even surprised Hernandez's second goal at minute 86.

Gol started from individual action Patrice Evra on the right side Stoke defense, which led to a horizontal bait into the middle of the penalty box. Hernandez who are in a convoy of an opposing player, moving the ball quickly and precisely with accurate kick, which failed to anticipate Thomas Sorensen.

Do not want to lose the moment, Manchester United tried to maintain the pressure. Unfortunately, although capable of urging opponents, they failed to add a goal, until the long whistle sounded.

Over 90 minutes, Chelsea had the ball as much as 62 per cent accurate and fired two shots from 13 businesses. Meanwhile, Stoke creates a golden opportunity of eleven experiments.

Thanks to these results, MU collecting 17 points and reserve the right to sit in second place standings, five points behind Chelsea. For Stoke, they are now in the 14th position with ten points.

Line-ups:
Stoke: 29-Thomas Sorensen; 5-Danny Collins (3-Danny Higginbotham 57), 25-Abdoulaye Faye, 17-Ryan Shawcross, 4-Robert Huth, 16-Jermaine Pennant (7-Eidur Gudjohnsen 79), 24-Rory Delap , 12-Marc Wilson, 26-Matthew Etherington, 19-Jonathan Walters (20-Tuncay Sanli 66); 9-Kenwyne Jones
Manchester United: 1-Edwin van der Sar, 22-John O'Shea (16-Michael Carrick 70), 15-Nemanja Vidic, 5-Rio Ferdinand, 2-Gary Neville (6-Wes Brown 45), 3-Patrice Evra, 18-Paul Scholes (26-Gabriel Obertan 87), 24-Darren Fletcher, 17-Nani, 14-Javier Hernández, 9-Dimitar Berbatov

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Manchester United 1-0 Bursaspor: Nani super-strike

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Without Wayne Rooney, Manchester United (MU) seemed bland and appear less sharp. They were a 1-0 win over Bursaspor in the first round Group C Champions League, Wednesday (10/0/2010). However, less dynamic.

The victory makes MU steady at the top of Group C with a score of 7. They are two points ahead of Glasgow Rangers who were arrested Valencia 1-1.

Shown at home, Manchester United tried immediately kicked. They shut Bursaspor from various sides. This pressure seems to make Bursaspor difficulties.

In fact, in the seventh minute, they were forced already conceded by the left foot kick Nani from outside the penalty box. Receiving feedback Darren Fletcher, Nani took the ball straight into the middle. Once there is a space shot, he immediately kicks off hard piercing right corner of the goal that kept Dimitar Ivanov, 1-0.

Goals that encourage the MU game. However, they then trouble dismantling the opponent's defense. Therefore, more concentration Bursaspor survive and demonstrate the counter-attack.

MU was threatened by one of the counter-attack the opponent. However, until halftime, "Red Devils" successfully maintained 1-0 advantage.

Entering the second half, Manchester United back trouble dismantling the opponent's defense continued to dominate though. Some attacks are always foundered. Just a kick at Nani after 72 minutes that could lead to the goal, but the ball can be caught Dimitar Ivanov.

More game stuck in the middle. In minute 83, the new MU got a pretty good chance. Obertan successful corner kick the ball, but missed a thin.

In minute 86, scored Hernandez chance after getting feedback breakthrough. Unfortunately, the ball kick was missed. Score 1-0 survives until the end.

Starting Line-up:
Manchester United: 29-Tomasz Kuszczak, 15-Nemanja Vidic, 12-Chris Smalling, 3-Patrice Evra, 21-Rafael, 16-Michael Carrick, 8-Anderson (14-Javier Hernandez 77), 24-Darren Fletcher, 13 - Park Ji-Sung (26-Gabriel Obertan 71), 27-Federico Macheda, 17-Nani

Bursaspor: 27-Dimitar Ivanov, 4-Omer Erdogan, 55, Milan Stepanov (38-Ibrahim Ozturk 45), 3-Wederson, 21-Ali Tandogan (23-Mustafa Keceli 71), 7-Federico Insua, 25-Ivan Ergic, 13-Gustav Svensson, 20-Ozan Ipek, 10-Volkan Sen, 9-Sercan Yildirim (22-Turgay Bahadir 45)

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Manchester United 2-2 Westbromwich Albion: Van Der Sar blunder

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Had a 2-0 lead, Manchester United were forced to swallow even the series 2-2 by West Bromwich Albion (WBA) in the Premier League continued on Saturday (16/10/2010). Two goals replies WBA blunders created by Patrice Evra and Edwin van der Sar.

Evra make a fatal mistake by scoring an own goal in the 50th minute. While Van der Sar made a big mistake anticipates crossing Somen Tchoyi Chris Brunts so freely MU netted the empty net.

Of course this result hurts because MU is able to close the first half with the score 2-0. Javier Hernandez printed opener when the game has been running for five minutes. The goal was created after Hernandez managed to maximize the ball rebound from a free kick executed Nani.

WBA tried to score with a quick reply. They get a pretty good chance at minute 15. Jonas Olsson headed darling that maximizes bait Chris bunt just floating above the rule Edwin van der Sar.

No matter the threat, MU continues to threaten the WBA goalkeeper Scott Carson guarded. Business host was not in vain after thrilling Nani WBA goal at minute 25. Goal was originated from collaborations between Nani nicely with Berbatov on the left side WBA defense.

Managed to steal the ball from the feet of defender opponent, Nani sends a short feedback to Berbatov. Bulgarian attacker even then quickly returns the ball to Nani who was in the penalty box. Calmly, Nani opened fire without being able to reach by Carson.

Coming halftime, WBA trying to get out of pressure. Their attack is quite dangerous. Action Gabriel Tamas in the 31st minute and James Morrison on 33 minutes almost scored a reply. Luckily for United, shot the two players are still missed. The failure forced the WBA recognizes excellence MU after scores did not change until halftime.

In the second half, the WBA appears very surprising. How not able to equalize the WBA in just ten minutes.

WBA first goal came from an own goal created by Patrice Evra in the 50th minute. Goal was originated from the chaos in front of goalkeeper Van der Sar results from Chris Brunt's free kick on the left sector MU defense. Evra made a mistake in anticipation that the ball into the net on his own team.

Meanwhile, the WBA's second goal came from a fatal error by Van der Sar. At that time, Dutch goalkeeper was trying to catch a ball of bait that is released Chris Brunts. However, Van der Sar made a big mistake after the ball loose from his arms. Wild ball that successfully maximized Somen Tchoyi into goals.

Do not want to lose points perfectly, MU defensive back trying to dismantle his opponent. Fergie even make changes to his team formation. He put Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes to replace Anderson and Michael Carrick.

The entry of these two players are not too effective. Because, MU is still visible through the hassle of WBA defense that does appear solid in this round.

However, MU has a golden opportunity in the 81st minute. At that time, Manchester United get a free kick in the penalty box after Carson make a fatal mistake by catching the ball in the penalty box backpass own. Unfortunately these opportunities crude because the ball hit the crossbar shot Rooney still.

MU tries to use the time left to score goals. But what power series created failed to convert chances into goals so that the score 2-2 did not change until the fight was over.

Starting Line-up
Manchester United: Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, Rafael; Anderson (Wayne Rooney 72), Michael Carrick (Paul Scholes 72), Ryan Giggs (Darron Gibson 53), Nani; Javier Hernández, Dimitar Berbatov

West Bromwich Albion: Scott Carson; Jonas Olsson, Gabriel Tamas, Nicky Shorey, Gonzalo Jara; Youssuf Mulumbu; Paul Scharner, James Morrison (Graham Dorrans 86), Chris Brunt, Somen Tchoyi (Jerome Thomas 69), Marc-Antoine Fortune

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Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United Highlights

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Manchester United back to draw in away game. Comes with ambitions of victory, United's actually just play with a score of 'glass eye' at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland on Saturday (10/02/2010).

Surprise done Sir Alex Ferguson in the order of players. He's just down Michael Owen as the attacker. While Wayne Rooney, who expressed readiness derived, did not even go on the bench. Dimitar Berbatov had just entered the list of substitute players.

As a result, the game runs a lot since the kick off whistle sounded. In fact the home team that looked often dangerous hawang Red Devils who guarded Edwin van der Sar.

Several times launched attacks Sunderland trouble United's back line led by Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic. The hosts got a golden opportunity on 16 minutes when Steed Malbranque pass through Vidic's success. Unfortunately, his shot was too weak and could easily have saved Van der Sar.

Van der Sar had to fall up to save his goal. Luckily, the score remained goalless draw until halftime.

In the second half, Ferguson to make changes. Owen pulled out and replace Berbatov. The entry of the Red Devils Berba to make attacks on the rise.

Evidently, direct Berba scored during the second half just two minutes walk. Unfortunately, the referee annulled a goal is because off-side.

Fergie also include Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez who signed to replace Frederico Macheda. Chicharito successful enough to be a tandem Berba up front.

A few moments before the fight was over, a duet Chicharito-Berba threatened goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. Chicharito provide feedback ripe to Berba. Unfortunately, the Bulgarian striker's shot was off the mark next to the Sunderland goal.

Until the referee blew the final whistle, goalless draw position has not changed. So far, United has collected 13 points from seven matches. United are in the order of two standings as Chelsea (1) and Arsenal (3) will compete tomorrow.


Composition Players
Sunderland: Mignolet; Bramble, Turner, Bardsley, Onouha, Henderson, Cattermole, Malbranque (Gyan 82 '), Zenden (Reid 82'), Muhammadi, Bent

United: Van der Sar, Vidic, Ferdinand, Rafael, O'Shea, Scholes, Fletcher, Nani, Anderson (Bebe 79 '), Owen (Berbatov 46), Macheda (Hernandez 64')

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Valencia 0-1 Manchester United: Hernandez winning-strike

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Manchester United finally to reap the full points after only playing the first game series in the Champions League group stage and all the limitations. Javier Hernandez scored winning goal on Wednesday (29 / 9/2010), making the Red Devils 1-0 win over Valencia.

MU visited Mestalla Stadium has not been confirmed Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, and Antonio Valencia are struggling with the injury. Meanwhile, Valencia who was in the high trust-related achievements in La Liga is currently appearing with the best power.

Without a number of important players that Man. United look saggy in the early minutes of the game. The host squad who appeared with the composition better more aggressive.

Although there is no goal that is created until the 20th minute, Valencia more pressure that made them get some opportunities. Red Devils who only occasionally perform a counter-attack almost did not get a good chance.

The full defense occupants United make the game run a lot in the first half. Roberto Soldado cs swift pressure. most can be dammed posse led by Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand's.

Without the rotation of their respective teams do not change the rhythm in the game early in the second half. In this round, the hosts stay ahead in the control of the ball. However, Ferguson's squad is more effective in intensifying attacks every time I get a reply.

To sharpen the front lines, the Los Che enter Aritz Aduritz in the 59th minute. Increased worker knocked on the front row make the attacks grew increasingly dangerous Valencia.

A right decision Fergie who are just starting to rotate players in the 77th minute had a positive impact. The proof, despite continued pressure from the host and forced to rely on counter-attack did not dampen the spirit of Vidic et al. to score.

Five minutes before the end of normal time through the counter-attack to steal United's goals through cooperation slick Nani, Federico Macheda, and Javier Hernandez. Directional kick Chicharito crush between two Valencia defender Cesar Sanchez failed to block and change the position to be 1-0 for the visitors. Until the game ended single Hernandez scored a decisive Red Devils victory over Valencia.

The composition of players

Valencia: Cesar; David Navarro, Hedwiges Maduro, Jeremy Mathieu, Miguel, Alberto Costa (Manuel Fernandes 74 '), David Albelda (Mahmet Topal 86'), Juan Mata, Pablo, Roberto Soldado, Alejandro Damian (Aritz Aduriz 59 '), Dominguez.

Manchester United: Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, Rafael (John O'Shea 90 '), Michael Carrick, Anderson (Javier Hernandez 77'), Darren Fletcher, Park Ji-Sung, Nani; Dimitar Berbatov (Federico Macheda 85 ').

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Bolton 2-2 Manchester United:Owen savior-header

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Playing as a substitute, Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, who scored a MU can force a draw 2-2 with Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League match, at the Reebok Stadium on Sunday (26/09/2010).

MU left earlier due Substance Knight scored in the sixth minute. From the middle of the penalty box, Knight, shipment Martin Petrov sent a ball into the bottom left corner of goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

Next, MU is able to control the game with control of the ball. However, they have difficulty creating develop the game from a defensive posture until Nani Bolton managed to break through the host's goal at minute 23.

Mastering the ball in the middle of the field, he alone dribble past at least four opposing players before the kick off which makes the ball lodged in the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen.

In the second half, the game more open. MU is dominant and confining Bolton had until about the 60th minute. However, after that, Bolton managed to grab the ball, attack, and back ahead thanks to goals from Martin Petrov in the 66th minute.

Mastering the ball in the middle of the penalty box, Petrov fired shots that had the body of Darren Fletcher before entering the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Van der Sar.

After that goal, Bolton more confident serve MU attack. Every time managed to seize and control the ball, they went on the offensive.

The result, in addition to reducing pressure MU, Bolton also nearly increase the advantage through Johan Elmader at minute 73. After passing at least two United players, he fired the ball from the middle of the penalty box, which unfortunately melesar over Van der Sar's crossbar,

MU responded with attacks, which led to a free kick. Nani execution and sent the ball into the middle of the penalty box, the headlong Michael Owen signed Bolton goalkeeper in the 74th minute.

The goal was not much change the course of the game. Both sides are equally consistent play open and exchanging attacks. However, until the long whistle sounded, the scoreboard continued to show the numbers 2-2.

Over 90 minutes, Chelsea had the ball as much as 66 percent and created six golden opportunity from 13 experiments. Meanwhile, Bolton release four accurate shots from 15 businesses.

The composition of players:
Bolton: 22-Jussi Jaaskelainen; 4-Paul Robinson, 18-Samuel Ricketts, 12-Substance Knight, 2-Gretar Rafn Steinsson, 10-Martin Petrov (7-Matthew Taylor 90), 6-Fabrice Muamba (16-Mark Davies 64 ), 8-Stuart Holden, 27-Lee Chung-Yong (20-Robbie Blake 90), 14-Kevin Davies, 9-Johan Elmander
Manchester United: 1-Edwin van der Sar; 3-Patrice Evra, 23-Jonathan Evans, 15-Nemanja Vidic, 22-John O'Shea, 11-Ryan Giggs (13-Park Ji-Sung 53), 18-Paul Scholes, 24-Darren Fletcher (7-Michael Owen 70), 17-Nani, 10-Wayne Rooney (27-Federico Macheda 61), 9-Dimitar Berbatov

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Schunthorpe 2-5 Manchester United: Park great-finsih, Owen enchanting

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League Cup defending champions, Manchester United, moved smoothly into the fourth round of this tournament. Reached the fourth round ticket 'Red Devils' after crushing Scunthorpe United, 5-2.

Visit to Glanford Park, pens Championship team, in Wednesday (22/09/2010), first left MU in 19 min when the feed forward Josh Wright Martyn Woolford with near-range shot which brought Scunthorpe lead 1-0.

But Scunthorpe joy only because it was four minutes in minute 23, is Darron Gibson scored with a lob from inside the penalty box that trick the opponent's goalkeeper.

MU closed the first round by winning 2-1 thanks to a goal back Chris Smalling at minute 36. From a cross Park Ji-sung, Smalling heading the ball rolled into the Scunthorpe goal.

The second act lasted four minutes, MU finished 3-1 distanced position. Was Michael Owen who struck the ball with the measured breakthrough after receiving feedback Kiko Macheda.

Five minutes later, the visitors scored again. From the corner kick, Owen passed the ball to Park who was in the penalty box. With one kick, Park also brought MU led 4-1.

Entering the 71st minute, MU enlarge a 5-1 advantage after Owen struck the ball into the goal-kick of the ball Scunthorpe Park goalkeeper Joe Murphy was arrested.

In the first minute of injury time, minimizing Scunthorpe 2-5 through goals behind so Woolford. Wright continued to bait a kick by goalkeeper Thomas tore Woolford Kuszczak. But the goal was to be the last goal in the match.

The composition of players
Scunthorpe: Murphy; Byrne, Mirfin, Nolan, Canavan, Togwell (Collins 72), O'Connor (Grant 61), Woolford, the Wright; Dagnall (Godden 81), Forte

Manchester United: Kuszczak, Brown, Ferdinand, Smalling, Rafael; Ji-Sung (Bebe 74), Gibson, Anderson, Owen, Macheda, Hernandez (Obertan 68)

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Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool: Berbatov terrific hat-trick

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Striker Dimitar Berbatov scored three decisive victories over Liverpool 3-2 Manchester United, the Premier League continued on Sunday (19/09/2010)

Playing on home turf, trying to appear aggressive MU since the early minutes. Although not easy, they are able to create some chances, which unfortunately often does not produce a goal, due to poor finishing.

At minute 15, for example, Nani, Wayne Rooney managed to master the bait in the middle of the penalty box and fired a shot, which unfortunately falls into the right side of the Liverpool goal.

On the other hand, Liverpool play more defensively. They are difficult to develop mastery of the game and chose to play the ball to reduce the aggressiveness of the opponent.

The situation continues, until all created Berbatov scored at minute 42. From the middle of penalty box, he managed to gore the soccer ball Ryan Giggs corner, into the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Reina.

Entering the second half, Liverpool took the initiative to attack. In addition to the host is able to avoid pressure, Liverpool also managed to improve the quality of their attacks.

However, had not created the opportunity to say, they are forced to see Pepe Reina torn Berbatov goal in the 59th minute. Mastering the bait Nani, he let go kick that makes the ball nestled in the Liverpool goal.

Missed two goals turned out not weaken the spirit of Liverpool. Their efforts eventually led to goals by Steven Gerrard's reply, from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute, following a breach of Jonny Evans to Fernando Torres.

Moral Liverpool more bounce, when in the 69th minute, they were able to score an equalizer by Steven Gerrard free-kick, following a breach of John O'Shea to Torres.

Unfortunately, Liverpool's attempt to rise countered by Dimitar Berbatov's third goal, in the 84th minute. In the midst of the Guard Jamie Carragher in the penalty box, Berbatov jumps and gore bait O'Shea signed goalkeeper Reina.

Liverpool are still trying to find his place in goal penyama time left. Although not conceded then again, their efforts did not produce results as expected, until the halftime whistle sounded.

During the 90th minute, Manchester United the ball as much as 50 percent and accurate off five shots from 19 businesses. Meanwhile, Liverpool created the two golden opportunities of eight experiments.

The composition of players:
Manchester United: 1-Edwin Van der Sar; 3-Patrice Evra, 23-Jonathan Evans, 22-John O'Shea; 11-Ryan Giggs (27-Federico Macheda 82), 24-Darren Fletcher, 18-Paul Scholes, 17 - Greece (28-Darron Gibson 88), 10-Wayne Rooney, 9-Dimitar Berbatov (8-Anderson 88)
Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina; 3-Paul Konchesky (5-Daniel Agger 82), 37-Martin Skrtel, 23-Jamie Carragher, 2-Glen Johnson, 28-Christian Poulsen, 8-Steven Gerrard, 10-Joe Cole, 4 -Raul Meireles (14-Milan Jovanovic 79), 17-Maxi Rodríguez (24-David Ngog 62), 9-Fernando Torres

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Everton 3-3 Manchester United: 2 Late goals drama

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Everton gave a nightmare for Manchester United as the two dueled at Goodison Park on Saturday (11/09/2010). Superior had two goals, United must be willing to share the points after a late Tim Cahill scored two goals and scored a 'suicide' Paul Scholes took the Toffees to balance the Red Devils with a score of 3-3.

This result is clearly disappointing for United, especially coach Sir Alex Ferguson. Not only because they are already two goals ahead, but Fergie must also match the 700nya mark in the Premier League with a draw. In addition, poor results are also increasingly making United's struggles in the title hunt this season more difficult.

He started the match in the headquarters of The Toffees, Goodison Park, United's 1-3 defeat at the last meeting, looked a little struggle to withstand a direct assault Everton players step on the gas. Moreover, the absence of Rooney, who disposed of Fergie in the final seconds before the game provides little fresh air for camp host.

Evidently, only five minutes walking match, Everton barely ahead through the execution of Mikael Arteta free-kick. Luckily for Edwin van der Sar, curving kick this Spanish-born players are still thin on the slide rule pass.

After a couple of times to receive a barrage of pressure from the camp host, goalkeeper van der Sar eventually vibrate at minute 39 through a foot of Steven Pienaar. Everton's opening goal after Patrice Evra birth made a mistake in throwing the ball to cause Arteta broke through the penalty box and fired hard that can still be blocked van der Sar.

Nahas, a ball gag in fact lead to a direct Osmand Leon bait held out to Pienaar. Without further action, the South African national team mainstay players are fired horizontally who are unable to reach the veteran Dutch goalkeeper. 1-0 to Everton.

However, Everton's advantage did not last long. Section, four minutes later Darren Fletcher managed to score an equalizer after a Nani cross welcomed in the field. Sontekan weakness from close range was powerless without fail Tim Howard. Position 1-1 survive until the interval.

Managed to score an equalizer, United immediately step on the gas and dominate the way the second half. The results were immediately obtained when the second half of the new three-minute walk. Nani again play its part in both goals scored United's Nemanja Vidic. Nani cross was met strong header free-standing defender of Serbia in front of goal. United were winning 2-1 turned.

Winning one goal, United's increasingly free to dismantle Everton defense. Evidently, in the 66th minute, Dimitar Berbatov managed to enlarge his team a 3-1 advantage.Paul Scholes bait away, Berbatov used to escape the offside trap and infiltrate the heart of the defense and then fired a shot into the corner of the goal directed Howard.

Left behind two goals, the Everton players did not necessarily give up and kept trying to keep pace with the rest of the time. David Moyes fleet effort was ultimately fruitless as the match entered injury time. Tim Cahill became the main actor after a header with just using a cross, unable dammed van der Sar. Also changed a tight 2-3 score.

Cahill goal was torn burning spirit of the Everton players to look for a draw in the remaining four minutes of extra time. Meanwhile, in another camp, the leaders of the Red Devils began to worry with the resurgence of The Tofeess. Their fear was evident when the game entered the second 90 minutes, or one minute later.

Starting from behind the attack, Arteta got the ball right outside the penalty box and immediately opened fire hard. Nahas for United, the ball actually touches the body of Paul Scholes and turned toward rushing goalkeeper van der Sar. Strong score became equal 3-3.

Entering the game two minutes remaining, Everton chance to end the game with a victory after a counterattack Everton make room for Phil Jagielka to release hard shot from the penalty box. Unfortunately, kicks England defender is still capable of dammed van der Sar. Both teams must also be satisfied to share points after playing out a 3-3 draw.

The composition of Players:
Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Osman, Heitinga, Arteta, Pienaar, Fellaini, Cahill.
Man. United: Van der Sar, Neville, Vidic, Jonathan Evans, Evra, Scholes, O'Shea, Fletcher, Nani, Berbatov, Giggs

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Manchester United 3-0 Westham: Rooney, Nani, Berbatov scored

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Manchester United earned full points for sticking Chelsea on Premier League standings. Red Devils finish off West Ham United 3-0, Saturday (8/28/2010).

Wayne Rooney netted goals successful inaugural 2010-11 season. This is both an end to famine during the 13th game without produce goals in a official match.

Sir Alex Ferguson again rely on the duo Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov up front. United manager decided to stoke Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez.

Nemanja Vidic et al appear pressing in the first minute. Rooney threatened West Ham goalkeeper during the match lasted 20 minutes. Unfortunately, the British bomber was right kick towards goal Robert Green.

Fans awaited goal that also hosts created 33 minutes. The referee gave a kick 12 fit players after Ryan Giggs dropped by West Ham in the forbidden box. Rooney calmly shook the Green goal. Rooney 1-0 lead.

United continued to press the defense of West Ham. Some chance of success obtained Giggs and Berbatov. However, a score of 1-0 for excellence Ferguson troops survive until the first half ended.

West Ham tried to give the resistance in the second round. The Hammers directly suppress host defense team. But the preoccupation with attacking a defense squad perforated Avram Grant. Luis Nani use that moment to score goals.

Goal created 50 minutes after Rooney to give feed to Nani. The Portuguese winger made an individual action that make West Ham defender overwhelmed. Kick was not able to stop Green severity. United lead 2-0.

Berbatov completed the Red Devils a 3-0 victory. Receiving a cross from Nani, the attacker immediatelythe Bulgarian origin release scissor-kick goal to break into the Green. It was Berbatov's 50th goal in the Premier League.

This victory makes Vidic et al collecting seven points from three matches. United was close behind Chelsea and Arsenal as well as third-ranked standings.

The composition of Players:
Manchester United: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Vidic, Jonathan Evans (Smalling 74), Evra, Nani, Scholes (Carrick 74), Fletcher, Giggs, Rooney, Berbatov (Owen 74).

West Ham: Green, Spector, Gabbidon, Upson, Ilunga, Faubert (Barrera 62), Noble, Parker, Boa Morte (Stanislas 90), Dyer (Piquionne 76), Cole.

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Fulham 2-2 Manchester United: Scholes magic-strike

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Leading first, Manchester United (MU) was forced to wash the series 2-2 by Fulham in the Premier League continued on Sunday (08/22/2010). Fulham defender, Brede Hangeland deserve the spotlight due to an own goal that made MU superior, but then make it up with equalizer goals position towards the end game.

Opponent's playing at home, MU series of threats earlier release through Dimitar Berbatov and Javier Hernandez. However, long-distance kicks in the minute Paul Scholes was the one making the eleventh-MU could beat out your opponent.

The situation does not necessarily make the MU winning the upper hand. Instead, they several times threatened by the host, which is quite adamant to catch up. Fortunately, goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar did well to confront opponents of business.

One of the important rescue Van der Sar was twice thwarted when Dickson Etuhu shot in the 31st minute. At that time, Etuhu opened fire and Van der Sar dismissed. The ball then rolled back to Etuhu who fired into the net. However, Van der Sar was able to reach out and throw the ball.

Manchester itself has a number of other opportunities, but failed to turn it into goals, such as when Berbatov fired a ball that deviated from the target in the 37th minute. Score was 1-0 last until halftime.

Entering the second half, Manchester United tried to pressure. However, Fulham able to thwart the attempts of the enemy and slowly rise up to attack, to be able to score an equalizer through Simon Davies on 57 minutes.

Goals stems from the success of Damien Duff through adangan Patrice Evra and then release the bait to Bobby Zamora on the left side in the penalty box MU. The enemy convoy, he let go of the bait into the middle of the penalty box flat, which Davies was greeted with a kick that makes the ball lodged in the upper left corner of goalkeeper Van der Sar.

MU back a chance to surpass Fulham, through Dimitar Berbatov in the 67th minute. Controlling the ball in the penalty box, he fired the ball, which unfortunately fell right into the arms of David Stockdale.

MU has not created a new opportunity, when Fulham almost turned through a Danny Murphy's winner at minute 71. From outside the penalty box, he fired a shot hard into the bottom left corner of the goalkeeper, who succeeded Van der Sar pushed over away from the target.

After that, both sides again exchanged threats, through Zamora (80) and Nani (82). However, none of them led to goals, until MU won the scoring in the 84th minute, thanks to an own goal Brede Hangeland.

Fulham bad luck continued when on 86 minutes, the referee gave a penalty gift to MU, following Duff handsball. Nani who is believed to execute, send the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal, which unfortunately could still be blocked Stockdale.

Two fatal mistakes that make Fulham threatened to lose it eventually paid off by Hangeland, with scoring position in the 89th minute. At that time, from the middle of the penalty box, he managed to gore Damien Duff corner soccer goalkeeper Van der Sar signed.

The goal was to restore morale and confidence Fulham. With relatively little time, they tried to find the last goal. Unfortunately, until the long whistle sounded, none of the goals is created.

During the 90 minutes, MU controlled the ball as much as 58 percent and the right to release eight shots on goal from 22 businesses. Meanwhile, Fulham created eight golden opportunity from 20 experiments.

The composition of players:
Fulham: 12-David Stockdale; 3-Paul Konchesky, Brede Hangeland five-, 18-Aaron Hughes, 4-John Pantsil, 16-Damien Duff, 20-Dickson Etuhu, 13-Danny Murphy (27-Jonathan greening 81), 29 -Simon Davies (11-Zoltan Gera 90), 23-Clint Dempsey (30-Moussa Dembele 61), 25-Bobby Zamora
MU: 1-Edwin van der Sar; 3-Patrice Evra, 23-Jonathan Evans, 15-Nemanja Vidic, 22-John O'Shea; 13-Park Ji-Sung (17-Nani 67), 18-Paul Scholes, 24 -Darren Fletcher, 25-Antonio Valencia (11-Ryan Giggs 74), 9-Dimitar Berbatov, 14-Javier Hernandez (7-Michael Owen 74)

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Manchester United 3-0 Newcastle: Giggs great-volley

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Manchester United (MU) beat Newcastle United 3-0 in Premier League match, at Old Trafford, Monday (8/16/2010).

The result was so comforting to remember during the first 30 minutes, besides the difficulty to create opportunities, they also conceded almost time.

At minute 11, for example, Edwin van der Sar was tempted by Andrew Carroll. In the Guard Nemanja Vidic in the penalty box, he jumped and managed to gore soccer corner Kevin Nolan. However, hard his header swerved to the side of the wicket.

Manchester United tried to get up, but continue pressing the opponent to overcome difficulties in the 27th minute, Rooney and fired the ball wildly. However, Michael Williamson managed to cut the flow of the ball.

Finally broke the deadlock when Berbatov managed to break into Steve Harper's goal at minute 32. Utilizing feed Paul Scholes, he sent the ball into the bottom right corner of Newcastle goalkeeper.

Not wanting to lose the moment, Manchester United continued their pressure. After throwing a number of opportunities, they managed to enlarge the advantage thanks to Darren Fletcher scored in the 42nd minute.

The advantage of two goals without reply not satisfactory MU. They continue to launch attacks. However, despite not being broken in, they failed to add a goal until the referee blew the whistle C Foy halftime.

Entering the second half, MU immediately appear aggressive and fast. Although not easy because the opponent to play defensively, they were consistent enough to spread threats.

At minute 54, for example, managed to reach the bait Berbatov and Wayne Rooney fired a shot, which unfortunately strayed to the left side of the net.

Five minutes later, Rooney's turn to throw away opportunities. From outside the penalty box, he fired the ball accurately shipment Scholes, who is still readable and blocked by Harper.

Furthermore, MU make at least three golden opportunities, before Ryan Giggs finally succeeded in firing the bait into the goalpost Scholes Harper and bring MU a 3-0 lead.

Newcastle itself in a number of occasions tried to launch a counterattack. However, they completely failed to trouble Edwin van der Sar and forced to accept defeat 0-3.

During the 90 minutes, MU controlled the ball as much as 66 percent and created four golden opportunities from 18 businesses. Meanwhile, Newcastle also releasing four accurate shots from eight experiments.

The composition of players:
MU: 1-Edwin van der Sar; 3-Patrice Evra (21-Rafael 87), 23-Jonathan Evans, 15-Nemanja Vidic, 22-John O'Shea; 17-Nani (11-Ryan Giggs 71), 18 - Paul Scholes, 24-Darren Fletcher, 25-Antonio Valencia; 9-Dimitar Berbatov, 10-Wayne Rooney (14-Javier Hernández 63)
Newcastle: 1-Steve Harper; 3-Sanchez Jose Enrique, Fabricio Coloccini, 2, 6-Michael Williamson, 14-James perch; 18-Jonas Gutierrez (19-Xisco 81), 7-Joey Barton, 4-Kevin Nolan (23 Shola Ameobi, 71), 17-Alan Smith, 10-Wayne Routledge; 9-Andrew Carroll

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Chelsea 1-3 Manchester United: Berbatov great-performance

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Manchester United managed to win the Community Shield after beating Chelsea 3-1 at Wembley stadium, Sunday (8 / 8).

Chelsea for the first time this season, Sir Alex Ferguson apparently did not want a half-setngah. He lowered his best squad with young players combined with the senior players. Fergie down two best-young players, Fabio Da Silva and Jonathan Evans.

Not only the young players down, United also dominated the game. Wayne Rooney et al. get a 52 percent mastery of the ball. However United still could not break into Chelsea's goal until four minutes before the first round ended.

Goal is expected to end United's creates at minute 41. The Red Devils lead through goals from Antonio Valencia was created using a horizontal feed from the right side of the Chelsea penalty box released Wayne Rooney. First half ended with the score 1-0 to United's advantage

In the second half, Sir Alex Ferguson made some changes. Scotland's coach from entering Dimitar Berbatov, Javier Hernandez and Nani replaced Rooney, Michael Owen and Park Ji Sung. He also replaced Fabio by Chris Smalling, Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick, Darren Fletcher and Paul Scholes.

Fergie-replacement was carried out to fruition. United winning 2-0 through goals from Javier Hernandez created (76 ') using a flat bait Valencia crosses from the right side in Chelsea's penalty box.

Chelsea had responded by entering several new players. Carlo Ancelotti put menngantikan Didier Drogba John Obi Mikel, Daniel Sturridge replaces Nicolas Anelka, Florent Malouda replacing Yossi Benayoun, and Yuri Zhirkov replaces Ashley Cole.

The exchange of players rose to fruition. Salomon Kalou scored the first goal for Chelsea (83 ') utilizing the results of kicking the ball vomit Essien who can not properly captured by Van Der Sar. Kalou who was in the left side of United's goal was immediately welcomed by kicking the ball hard into the goal United.

Unfortunately Chelsea joy did not last long. Mancheter United lead their superiority created through Berbatov scored at minute 90, the result of cooperation slick one two with Nani. Berbatov is separated from the off-side trap immediately fired the ball lob over the head Henrique Hilario, who ran the ball and with great-chip, Berbatov brilliantly scored.

Line Up:

Chelsea: Henrique Hilario, Ashley Cole (Yuri Zhirkov 79), John Terry, Paulo Ferreira (Jeffrey Bruma 79), Branislav Ivanovic, Frank Lampard, Michael Essien, Florent Malouda (Yossi Benayoun 72), John Mikel Obi (Didier Drogba 60 ') , Nicolas Anelka (Daniel Sturridge 60 '), Salomon Kalou.

Manchester United: Edwin van der Sar, John O'Shea, Nemanja Vidic, Jonathan Evans, Fabio Da Silva (Chris Smalling 46 '), Michael Carrick (Ryan Giggs 79'), Paul Scholes (Derren Fletcher 80 '), Park Ji- Sung (Nani 46 '), Antonio Valencia (M), Michael Owen (Javier Hernandez 46'), Wayne Rooney (Dimitar Berbatov 46).

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Manchester United 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Nani brilliant

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Manchester United again proved its strength in the face of Tottenham Hotspur. At home, Saturday (24/04/2010), MU won 3-1. This victory took them to the top of English Premier League standings with a value of 79.

Although scored three goals at Old Trafford, was not easy for "The Red Devils" to conquer his guest. Besides being a tenacious attitude Spurs, Manchester United made difficult by the absence of striker Wayne Rooney, who suffered the groin injury.

Under the control of Dimitar Berbatov, the attack "Red Devils" to the first 20 minutes just seemed flat. MU thrust even more often came from the second row. New Berbatov showed its fangs after half an hour game. The first chance failed when close-range shot blocked by Ledley King.

In contrast, Tottenham have also difficulties to build an attack. Games Bale and Jermain Defoe who had insisted on the back row MU troublesome. However, the score remained 0-0 until the first half ended.

In the second half, MU immediately step on the gas. The attack has been shown by Ryan Giggs and his colleagues had been aligned. Darren Fletcher was about to make a superior MU Berbatov's header when the ball approached. However, the midfield player had failed to reach the ball.

After ten minutes of walking, the host gets a gift penalty. Offences against Patrice Evra Giggs in the penalty box led to the executioner at the white dot. With a hard kick, Giggs sent a ball into the left corner.

MU's advantage only lasted ten minutes. Spurs had a chance to soccer-corner on 70 minutes and goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar could only be stunned to see that King's header flew into the top right corner.

Score draw more visitors to make sure the team can score goals. However, coach Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to replace Rafael Federico da Silva with fruit Macheda second goal for MU. After getting feedback Macheda breakthrough in the 80th minute, Nani picked the ball past the head of goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes. Beautiful goal that brought Manchester United winning 2-1.

Four minutes before the break, MU again awarded a penalty a second time. Giggs was again advanced to the white point and again managed to bamboozle Gomes. 3-1 score lasted until the game broke up.

Line-up:
Man Utd: Van der Sar, Rafael (Macheda 80), Vidic, Evans, Evra (O Shea 67), Fletcher, Scholes, Giggs, Valencia (Carrick 59), Nani, Berbatov.

Tottenham: Gomes, Assou-Ekotto, Dawson, King, Bale, Bentley (Lennon 66), Huddlestone, Palacios, Modric, Defoe (Gudjohnsen 55), Pavlyuchenko (Crouch 75).

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Manchester City 0-1 Manchester United: Scholes late winning header

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Manchester United late goals to win over Manchester City . Paul Scholes's header on 93 minutes finally won with a score of 1-0 at Manchester City of Manchester Stadium, Saturday (17/4/2010). MU is now getting closer to Chelsea at the top of English Premier League standings.

Goal in the final minutes of the game as it also happened when Manchester United entertain hostile townsmen were at the first meeting last September. At that time, Michael Owen became decisive 4-3 victory for the "Red Devils" through the creation of goals in the 96th minute.

Different from that first meeting, no tight action as match at Old Trafford. City and Manchester United is actually demonstrating quick and entertaining game from the kick-off. Unfortunately, the role of Wayne Rooney is not so obvious at the front lines "Red Devils". Vincent Kompany very big role in dampening the movement of the England striker.

In the City, coordinating the less tidy make them sterile attacks before they reach the opponent penalty box. "The Citizens' too rarely try to kick-kick from outside the penalty box.

In the 41st minute, Rooney got the space in the penalty box, but his left foot kick away from goal. Ryan Giggs had the best chance in the 45th minute. Crossing Antonio Valencia grabbed the outer side of left foot. The ball rolling slowly and leads right into the goalkeeper Shay Given.

The inclusion of Nani in the second round Giggs pushed more forward position and raise the potential attack of the second layer "Red Devils". However, it never led to scoring chances for United.

In minute 73, the City claimed a penalty when Gareth Barry Neville fell in the Guard. However, the referee let the incident and efforts gagallah host.

Gol almost created when Dimitar Berbatov made his first header in the penalty box. Unlucky, the ball twist to the side of the net.

Five minutes before the break, City, creates chaos in the MU goalkeeper. Van der Sar failed to punch the ball from a corner of football. Vincent Kompany and Toure took turns grabbing the ball wild. However, the defense thwarted the team meeting room opportunities City.

At the moment the final whistle the crowd waiting for the match, Scholes change the situation. Received a cross from Patrice Evra, who had just signed the midfielder a contract extension at Manchester United's butt the ball into the corner of the net. Given failed to reach.

Three additional points do not change the position of second place Manchester United in the standings with 76 values. However, with the difference in value of a point behind Chelsea, "Red Devils" still had a great chance to seize the throne of the standings. Chelsea will host Tottenham Hotspur fight, several hours after the duel versus Manchester City.

The composition of players:
Man. City: Given; Bridge, Kompany, Toure, Onuoha; Bellamy, Barry, De Jong (Ireland 78), Johnson (Vieira 65), Tevez, Adebayor (Wright-Phillips 75).

Man. United: Van der Sar, Evra, Vidic, Evans, Neville, Giggs, Scholes, Fletcher, Valencia (Obertan 80), Gibson (Nani 59), Rooney (Berbatov 74).

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