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Talking Points: Everton 0-1 Manchester United

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Stretford-end in Everton, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League 1 Comment »

Danny Welbeck versus Everton

Manchester United notched up their second clean sheet away from home in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Everton. Javier Hernandez scored the only goal of the game, as he did in the victory over Everton last April, following a superb cross from Evra on the left hand side. Sir Alex Ferguson made a number of changes following the 6-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City last weekend.

Here we discuss the talking points of Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Everton.

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Rating: 10.0/10 (4 votes cast)

Rating: +4 (from 4 votes)

Talking Points: Manchester United 1 – 6 Manchester City

Posted on October 23, 2011 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Man United, Manchester City, Match Reports, Premier League 23 Comments »

Authors: Doron, Nik and Stretford_End

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The clash of the top two was the high scoring affair many feared it wouldn’t be, however if your colour is red then it was one gloomy afternoon. United lined up in a bold 4-4-2 without captain Vidic and were matching City on the pitch until Jonny Evans was sent off early in the second half. City went on to win and thrash United 6-1, not that the scoreline truly reflects the pattern of the game. Here we discuss the talking points from the match and invite both United and City fans to join in the discussion.

Rating: 7.7/10 (22 votes cast)

Rating: +9 (from 13 votes)

Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Manchester City

Posted on October 22, 2011 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Man United, Manchester City, Match Previews, Premier League 13 Comments »

Author: Doron

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Manchester’s elite clubs clash for the second time this season on Sunday. City are for a change above United heading into the game that’s already being dubbed in some quarters as a ‘title decider’. United are looking to regain top spot and inflict a first league defeat of the season upon City.

Rating: 7.0/10 (3 votes cast)

Rating: +2 (from 2 votes)

Manchester: A City United in ambition

Posted on October 20, 2011 by sleepy_nik in Man United 3 Comments »

Author: Nik

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As most experts predicted the 2011/12 title race seems to be gearing up as a straight race between three clubs – the two Manchester clubs and Chelsea. With the potentially pivotal Manchester derby fast approaching, we take a general look at how each side is shaping up tactically this season, and discuss the potential areas for improvement of both.

Rating: 9.0/10 (5 votes cast)

Rating: +1 (from 1 vote)

An introduction to Otelul Galati from a Romanian football scout/journalist

Posted on October 16, 2011 by nameonthetrophy in Champions League, Doron, Man United No Comments »

Author: Doron

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After a tough weekend’s draw at Liverpool, United fly out to Romania to play Champions League newcomers, Otelul Galati. Aside from being new to the competition, they’re new to Man United and very much new to most fans (myself inclusive). In order to get some background information about the team, we’ve spoken to Radu Baicu, a scout and journalist based in Romania. Here’s what he had to say…

Rating: 9.3/10 (12 votes cast)

Rating: +4 (from 4 votes)

Talking Points: Liverpool 1-1 Manchester United

Posted on October 15, 2011 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Liverpool, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League 16 Comments »

Author: Doron

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There was a typical Fergie surprise when the teams were announced before kick off – no Rooney, Nani, Hernandez or Anderson were starting. Instead, Jones played in midfield for the first time and Welbeck was asked to play up front alone. Steven Gerrard made his first start in 7 months for Liverpool and his goal saw them take the lead midway through the second half. Hernandez’s equaliser with nine minutes to go meant the sides had to settle for a point each. Here we discuss some of the key talking points from the game and welcome discussion from both United and Liverpool fans.

Rating: 7.4/10 (12 votes cast)

Rating: +5 (from 7 votes)

Match Preview: Liverpool vs. Manchester United

Posted on October 14, 2011 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Liverpool, Man United, Match Previews, Premier League 2 Comments »

Author: Doron

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“Come back when you’ve won 18″ they said. Well we’ve ~~won 18~~ won 19 and now we’re back and we’re on top again. Hello Anfield, Manchester United are in town.

Rating: 10.0/10 (1 vote cast)

Rating: 0 (from 2 votes)

United’s midfield the key in trip to Anfield

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Stretford-end in Liverpool, Man United, Players, Tactics 3 Comments »

Darren Fletcher

Author: Stretford_End

Over the years United and Liverpool can boast about some of the most iconic midfielders this country is lucky enough to have ever seen. From Robson to Keane for United and Souness to Gerrard for Liverpool, there have been some epic clashes in the centre of the park. The match at Anfield will mark the 183rd time the two sides have met but United haven’t picked up a victory (at Anfield) since the 1-0 win in the December of 2007 (scored by Carlos Tevez of all people). In the time since that victory United have lost 2-1 in 08/09, 2-0 in 09/10 and 3-1 last season. Last season, United looked extremely pedestrian in the middle of the midfield, with Scholes and Carrick – this time around, I expect Ferguson to look for energy and drive in Fletcher and Anderson.

Rating: 7.3/10 (6 votes cast)

Rating: +1 (from 3 votes)

“LFC can expose Evans again, he isn’t that much to write home about”

Posted on October 13, 2011 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Liverpool, Man United 20 Comments »

Author: Doron

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Ahead of the Liverpool game this weekend we decided to put various Liverpool-United related questions forward to serial tweeter and avid Liverpool fan, Mal Bennett. The topics covered include the biggest diver, the NextGen series and why Liverpool have had the edge at Anfield lately…

Rating: 10.0/10 (4 votes cast)

Rating: +2 (from 2 votes)

Man United Premier League season 2010/11 review by numbers

Posted on October 11, 2011 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Man United, Players, Premier League, Statistics 1 Comment »

Author: Doron

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Please note: this is an old post that has been updated so the tables at the bottom are now visible following the website redesign

Come May, the only number that mattered was 19. A record breaking Scouse-busting 19. However, in order to climb to the highest perch it’s taken a monumental team effort. To what extent is this represented by individual performance statistics though? Who, according to the numbers has been the stand out performer and who away from home has been a bad luck charm when included?!

Rating: 10.0/10 (1 vote cast)

Rating: +1 (from 1 vote)

Archive for October, 2011

Talking Points: Everton 0-1 Manchester United

Talking Points: Manchester United 1 – 6 Manchester City

Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Manchester City

Manchester: A City United in ambition

An introduction to Otelul Galati from a Romanian football scout/journalist

Talking Points: Liverpool 1-1 Manchester United

Match Preview: Liverpool vs. Manchester United

United’s midfield the key in trip to Anfield

“LFC can expose Evans again, he isn’t that much to write home about”

Man United Premier League season 2010/11 review by numbers

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