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Here’s installment number six of the “Things” column. Musings this week are brought to you as ever by Nik, Doron and Rob.
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Ten year anniversary for a key, unsung, cog at United
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Post-season thoughts, hopes, doom, gloom and Welbeck (and Carrick) love
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Ten year anniversary for a key, unsung, cog at United
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Despite being a website with content about Man United written by Man United fans – we all happen to not only enjoy football in general, but watch a lot of it. Therefore, we’re trying something new – a weekly column looking at a few learnings and observations from the weekend’s football and not necessarily just in England. A new scribe shall be joining us on this column, Trinidad & Tobago’s finest, Rob. We’ll make no attempt to be neutral and we’ll attempt to link back to United where possible but otherwise enjoy our thoughts and ramblings.
Talking Points: Manchester United 3-1 Chelsea
Author: Doron
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United were able to open up a two point lead at the top of the table as Chelsea were seen off with a fifth straight league win of the season – the best start the club’s had under Ferguson. It wasn’t had all their own way though, wayward Chelsea finishing gives the scoreline a rather flattering edge. Once again though another game ends with injury concerns as both Smalling and Hernandez had to be replaced. Despite that, United maintained their performing-with-flair routine and entertained when attacking, lead by the often unplayable Nani.
Off the back of a tough trip to Benfica this was a very satisfying win but looking ahead there are two big games coming up with Stoke away next weekend but first a trip to Leeds in the Carling Cup. Fergie will have to make full use of his squad once again. Here we discuss some of the key talking points from the game and welcome discussion from both United and Chelsea fans.
Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Chelsea
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Last season this was the fixture that all but sealed the title for United; a total contrast to the scenes a year prior. After a summer of change, Chelsea have a fresh new outer layer but they remain the same beast deep down – one that in the Premier League era has the upper hand over United in the head-to-head battle. No titles will be decided tomorrow but footballing statements can be well and truly sent out.
Talking Points: Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea
AUTHOR: – Stretford-end
Manchester United are on the brink of a historic nineteenth league title after beating Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford. Javier Hernandez and Nemanja Vidic scored for United, whilst Frank Lampard got a goal back midway through the second half. United took the game to Chelsea early on and opened the scoring in the first minute through a well taken Javier Hernandez strike.
United looked a different side to the cautious approach taken at the Emirates last Sunday, with Ji-Sung Park, Antonio Valencia and the age defying Ryan Giggs the star performers. United now only need a single point in the last two matches, against Blackburn Rovers and Blackpool, to win a record nineteenth title. Below we discuss the Talking Points from the game and welcome comments from both fans.
Manchester United vs. Chelsea Match Preview
AUTHOR: – Doron
Title decider? Probably. A couple of months ago this scenario seemed unlikely with Chelsea off the pace and United fairly comfortably on route to a title. Chelsea though are the league’s form side and their incredible run of results means they’re now just three points behind United with three games remaining. The winner of Sunday’s game will be hot favourites for the title whilst a draw would suit United only.
Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea Talking Points
AUTHOR: – Stretford-end and Doron
Manchester United booked a place in the semi finals of the European Cup after a 2-1 victory over Chelsea (3-1 on aggregate) at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening. United will play the winners of the tie between Schalke and Internazionale, although it will take a small miracle for the Italian and current European Champions to overcome their first leg deficit. Javier Hernandez and JI-Sung Park scored either side of Didier Drogba to give United a well earned victory against ten men Chelsea. Here we discuss the Talking Points of the game and encourage both United and fans to leave their thoughts on an eventual and thoroughly enjoyable game.
Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Chelsea
AUTHOR: – Doron
United or Chelsea are 90 minutes away from a Champions League semi final. United have a slim advantage having won the first leg away at Stamford Bridge 1-0 last week. This weekend just gone, Ferguson chose to rest 6 of the 11 who played last week (Rafael was injured and Rooney suspended) whilst Chelsea rested 4 of their 11 (Bosingwa was injured), so both sides should be fresh to hopefully produce another good game.
Talking Points: Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United
AUTHOR: - Stretford-end
Manchester United scored a vital away goal against Chelsea on Wednesday night to earn a 1-0 victory over the West Londoners. Wayne Rooney scored on the 24th minute, following a superb cross field ball from Michael Carrick and a excellent take and low cross from Ryan Giggs. It is United’s first victory over Chelsea (excluding Community Shield) since the 3-0 win at Old Trafford in January 2009. Here we discuss the talking points of a great United away victory in Europe.
Chelsea vs. Manchester United Match Preview (Champions League)
AUTHOR: – Doron
It’s London for United as the Reds take on Chelsea in the quarter final first leg of the Champions League. For United it’s a chance to right recent wrongs and put an end to a truly awful record at Stamford Bridge; for Chelsea, it’s a chance to make sure key men refrain from raising their hands inappropriately and don’t slip at any time (and maybe seek revenge for Moscow!).
