VDS: People Asking Will I Do A Scholes
Following Paul Scholes’ return from retirement and Manchester United’s issues settling in a new number one goalkeeper, Edwin Van der Sar has revealed people have been asking whether he has any plans on doing the same. “I got a few text messages from friends saying, ‘What about you?’,” Van der Sar said. “I’m quite happy...
Dalglish Stirs More Suarez Trouble
Ahead of United’s game against Liverpool at the weekend, Kenny Dalglish has created even more ill-feeling by claiming that Luis Suarez, who was found guilty of racially abusing Patrice Evra, shouldn’t have been banned. “We don’t think he should ever have been away but we are delighted to get him back,” he said. “For me,...
STATS: Comparing Giggs, Silva, Nani, Mata, Young, Bale, Nasri and Valencia
David Silva is behind more goals than any other midfielder, having a total of 17 goals and assists, followed by Gareth Bale on 16. Nani and Mata are tied on 13, Valencia and Nasri on 10, Giggs with 9 and Young on 7. However, when you take in to consideration the games they’ve actually played...
Rio’s Twitter Row With Journo Over JT
Rio Ferdinand was booed throughout United’s 3-3 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge yesterday. Whilst Rio has never been a popular player with Chelsea fans, given his West Ham and Leeds history, as well as the issues over the England captaincy, it was clear that Rio was singled out for special abuse yesterday thanks to...
Fergie: De Gea Showed Why We Bought Him
David de Gea put in another good shift against one of the top teams in Manchester United’s 3-3 draw with Chelsea. The Spanish keeper’s every move is heavily scrutinised by the press but he has been rightly praised for his brilliant save from a Juan Mata freekick which saved a point for United in the...
Carrick: Disappointed We Didn’t Win
With just over half an hour to play, Manchester United were 3-0 down at Stamford Bridge. However, after coming back to make it 3-3, Michael Carrick has claimed he is disappointed we didn’t go on to get the win. “We were slightly disappointed in the end,” said Carrick. “Obviously, when you’re 3-0 down and have...
Want To Go To United vs Liverpool?
Manchester United take on Liverpool this weekend as they look to go make up ground on City yet again. Following the dramatic come back yesterday, managing to get a point from Stamford Bridge after going 3-0 down, United are now two points off the top. Luis Suarez, who was banned for eight games after being...
Lest We Forget
"Lest We Forget" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.
Reactions To Draw Against Chelsea
1. At the start of the day I’d have taken a point at Stamford Bridge. We never win there, regardless of which team goes in to the game in better form, so a draw is a decent enough result. Don’t forget that City lost there a few weeks ago, so despite some of their drab...
CONFIRMED LINE-UP: Chelsea vs UNITED
De Gea, Rafael, Evans, Rio, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Young Welbeck and Rooney.
Subs: Amos, Berbatov, Park, Chicharito, Fabio, Scholes and Pogba.
Chelsea team: Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Bosingwa, Essien, Meireles, Malouda, Sturridge, Torres ...
STATS: Chelsea vs United
Manchester United head into Sunday’s fixture at Stamford Bridge off the back of three consecutive victories in the Premier League and an opportunity to back on level points with City. Penalties from Javier Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov either side of half time on transfer deadline day lead Manchester United on their way to 3 points...
VIEW FROM THE ENEMY: Chelsea Fan On Terry’s Captaincy, Sacking The Manager and Torres
Ahead of this afternoon’s game against Chelsea, Darren Mantle from CFCNet has taken the time to talk to us on all things Chelsea. Scott the Red: Does your current league position match with your expectations at the start of the season or had you been anticipating a serious title challenge from Chelsea? Darren Mantle: If...
