Manchester United 4-0 AC Milan Match Report |
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March 10, 2010
Relentless, ruthless, Rooney – these were the three R’s that inspired Manchester United to a historic victory over grand European opponents AC Milan. It was a classic action packed European night at Old Trafford with many subplots; but it was United who triumphed with a massive 7-2 aggregate scoreline to progress to the Champions League quarter finals. Continue reading Manchester United 4-0 AC Milan Match Report Comments (2)
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How does Rafael deal with Ronaldinho? |
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After the 3-2 victory over AC Milan three weeks ago in the San Siro, Rafael came under some fierce criticism for his naive performance against Ronaldinho. The 2004 & 2005 World player of the year gave our young right back a big lesson, which will no doubt be of valuable experience to the lad as he develops even further. Firstly, my personal opinion was that Rafael did ok, although I believe he was at fault for not thumping the ball down the pitch just before Seedorf scored Milan’s second. However, as we approach kick off time, I wanted to look at the positions of both fullbacks in the previous game and their potential roles tonight. |
Paul Scholes lucky goal against Milan – remember Porto? |
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February 18, 2010
One thing that winds me up is the old ‘lucky Man United’ tag that gets labeled at any fortuitous event that surrounds the club. Whether it be a refereeing decision or a scuffed shot that hits a pigeon and rolls in past the keeper – United are generally perceived as a side that have the Gods looking down on them. It amazes me that tag has been around for about eighteen/twenty years – its interesting the Gods have stayed around for so long! So to Paul Scholes’ superb ’shinner’ against Milan on Tuesday night – big fat piece of luck? Or what goes around comes around? Continue reading Paul Scholes lucky goal against Milan – remember Porto? |
Darren Fletcher inspires Manchester United win in Milan |
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February 17, 2010
Darren Fletcher continues to prove that he is a man for the big occasion. Fletcher set up Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes in the San Siro on Tuesday night to give United a 3-2 lead going into the second leg. Fletcher was inspiration against Arsenal in the two semi final games last season and was the unsung hero in the 7-1 thrashing of Roma back in 2007. It is quite clear how important Fletcher is to this Manchester United, both from an defensive side and creative side (Fletcher has eight assists so far this season). Continue reading Darren Fletcher inspires Manchester United win in Milan |
Sir Alex Ferguson has mixed feelings on result |
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Sir Alex Ferguson was full of praise for his Manchester United side coming back from a goal down to beat the seven times European Champions 3-2 on their own turf. However, Ferguson was disappointed that United conceded a late back-heeled goal by Clarence Seedorf, the same Seedorf who scored the second goal in the San Siro three years ago to send United crashing out of Europe. Continue reading Sir Alex Ferguson has mixed feelings on result |
AC Milan 2-3 Manchester United Match Report |
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February 16, 2010
In an enthralling Champions League second round first leg tie, Wayne Rooney added to his ever growing reputation with a fantastic double in the San Siro to give United a great advantage going into the second leg. AC Milan and Manchester United is one of the great traditional European nights and this occasion had plenty of that old romantic feel with each side boasting a collection of modern day legends, stars of tomorrow and plenty of hard work, but if one word could sum up the opening period, it would be fortune. Continue reading AC Milan 2-3 Manchester United Match Report |
Ferguson: Its a good time to play AC Milan |
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February 14, 2010
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Next three Manchester United away games: Villa, Milan & Everton |
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February 8, 2010
Like this blog? Follow Yolkie on Twitter. After the battering by Fulham in December made it 5 league defeats in the season, Manchester United have responded by dragging themselves back into contention with 6 wins out of 7 in the league to set up a massive eleven days in the clubs season – three away games against in-form, top class opposition will undoubtedly prompt Sir Alex to use the 4-3-3 formation. In doing so, we’ll find out more about the future of Anderson. Should Fergie swallow his pride if it is in the clubs best interests short term? Continue reading Next three Manchester United away games: Villa, Milan & Everton |
United draw Milan and Beckham comes home |
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December 18, 2009
Manchester United have been drawn against AC Milan in the last 16 of the Champions League, who are currently sitting in second place in Serie A. United haven’t had the best record against AC Milan over the years in the European Cup – winning three out of the eight games played and losing the remaining five. United and Milan have history in the competition and the first clash occured post Munich in the spring of 1958. United beat the Rossoneri 2-1 at Old Trafford but were outclassed in the San Siro in the second leg, losing 4-0 in the process. The game will also see the potential return of former United midfielder David Beckham – who left the club for Real Madrid back in 2003. |
Defeat hailed better than victory – ask the British press |
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December 10, 2009
It’s been quite a week – if anyone had told you back in May that in December you would be celebrating a Michael Owen hat-trick in Germany for the club and that Sir Alex Ferguson would describe the possibility of playing Michael Carrick at centre back against Villa as “good news” you would have either carted them off to the loony bin or checked their pockets for a copy of Grays Sports Almanac. Continue reading Defeat hailed better than victory – ask the British press |
