Talking Points: Chelsea 3-3 Manchester United

Posted on February 06, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Citeh, Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Nik, Premier League, Sleepy Nik   14 Comments »

Authors: Doron and Nik

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Manchester United were down in London to try and match City’s win over Fulham and go level on points again with their neighbours at the top of the table. De Gea returned in goal whilst Rooney and Young came back from injuries to start. Chelsea were forced to give Gary Cahill a debut at the back as they suffered from a few injuries. Having been 3-0 down after 50 minutes, United fought back to draw 3-3 but can maybe feel aggrieved to have not taken maximum points.

Here we discuss the talking points of the game and invite Chelsea fans to join in the discussion below.

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Talking Points: Manchester United 2-0 Stoke City

Posted on February 02, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Man United, Match Reports, Nik, Premier League, Sleepy Nik, Stoke City   6 Comments »

Authors: Stretford End and Nik

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Manchester United won their third Premier League game on the spin, having beaten Arsenal and Bolton recently, with a 2-0 victory over Stoke City. Javier Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov converted two penalties for the Champions, who are now level on points with league leaders Manchester City. United were missing Wayne Rooney, Phil Jones and Ashley Young – to name a few – but still managed a 33rd league win over Stoke City. United also managed to give a league debut to a young goalkeeper.

Here we discuss the talking points of the game and invite Stoke fans to join in the discussion below.

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Talking Points: Liverpool 2-1 Manchester United (FA Cup)

Posted on January 29, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, FA Cup, Liverpool, Man United, Match Reports, Nik, Sleepy Nik   13 Comments »

Authors: Doron and Nik

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United travelled west to Liverpool for a 4th round FA Cup game at rivals Liverpool. With injuries yet again hitting the side hard, they lined up in a 4-5-1 without key creative players Rooney or Nani. Rafael returned at right back whilst Carrick was joined in the middle by the oldies, Giggs and Scholes. Welbeck was asked to lead the line and at the back, De Gea was brought in at a ground he did well at last time out. Liverpool matched United’s formation with Carroll leading their attack and Carragher sitting in front of the back four.

Below, we discuss the talking points and invite Liverpool fans as well as United fans to join in the discussion.

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Things: Evra back to his best, Arsenal boo, Darron Gibson’s role and more…

Posted on January 24, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Arsenal, Chelsea, Doron, El Rob, Everton, Fulham, Guest Writer, Man United, Nik, Norwich City, Premier League, Sleepy Nik, Tactics, Things   17 Comments »

Authors: Doron, Nik and Rob

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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.

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Talking Points: Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United

Posted on January 23, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Arsenal, Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Nik, Premier League, Sleepy Nik   9 Comments »

Authors: Doron and Nik

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With the players knowing that City had beaten Spurs, United took to the field knowing they had to match their rivals and beat Arsenal. Arsenal were hoping to avoid a third straight league defeat and importantly put some pressure on Chelsea in the Champions League positions. Ferdinand missed out due to a back injury whilst Giggs partnered Carrick in the middle. For Arsenal, Oxlade-Chamberlain was handed a Premier League debut and Vermaelen was passed fit to start.

Below, we discuss the talking points and invite Arsenal fans as well as United fans to join in the discussion.

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Talking Points: Man City 2-3 Man United (FA Cup 3rd Round)

Posted on January 08, 2012  by sleepy_nik  in FA Cup, Man United, Manchester City, Match Reports, Nik, Sleepy Nik   14 Comments »

Author: Nik

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United travelled the short distance to Man City today in an eagerly anticipated FA Cup 3rd Round game. Having lost two games in a row and conceded six goals in the process; fans, staff and players were hoping for an improvement and change of fortunes. City were defending the trophy they won last year.

We invite both City and United fans to discuss the game below.

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Talking Points: Manchester United 5-0 Wigan

Posted on December 27, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League, Sleepy Nik, Wigan Athletic   5 Comments »

Authors: Doron and Nik

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United played Wigan in their penultimate game of 2011. A 100% record against The Latics was likely to be extended – Wigan had only ever scored one goal at Old Trafford previously and United have entered into some good form. Jones and Smalling were surprise absentees through illness whilst Lindegaard kept his place in goal. Rooney was rested giving Hernandez and Berbatov the chance to shine. What followed was a routine dismantling of Martinez’s side.

Below, we discuss the talking points and invite Wigan fans as well as United fans to join in the discussion.

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Talking Points: Aston Villa 0 – 1 Manchester United

Posted on December 04, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Aston Villa, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League, Sleepy Nik   4 Comments »

Author: Nik

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United came away with 3 points from a tricky trip to Villa Park, but importantly seem to be finding an extra gear at last. Jones scored the all-important goal, and there was another clean-sheet, which will please Ferguson. Here are the talking points to come out of the game; we welcome both Villa and United fans to get involved in some discussion.

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Jonny Evans: Football Genius

Posted on November 22, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Man United, Nik, Players, Sleepy Nik   24 Comments »

Author: Nik

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Time is running out for Evans’ declared one reputable newspaper columnist in the aftermath of United’s 6-1 defeat recently; many other media outlets decreed that Evans’ selection was akin to nihilistic exuberance by the manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, and the main cause of defeat (a more thorough reflection can be found here on this last point). Yet the evidence seems to depict a rather different story altogether, with Evans the most natural and talented centre half to rise from the youth academy since Wes Brown – and without the injury record at that. In fact, at the tender age of 23 years old, time is seemingly in vast abundance for Jonny Evans.

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Talking Points: Manchester United 3-3 FC Basel

Posted on September 28, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Champions League, Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Sleepy Nik   7 Comments »

Authors: Nik and Doron

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Manchester United let a two goal lead slip at home and had to make do with a draw against FC Basel. It had all started so well as Danny Welbeck got his first and then his second European goals – both set up by Ryan Giggs who was making his 750th start for the club. However, Basel who could have and should have scored in the first half came right back at United and aided by defensive errors from the home team, found themselves 3-2 ahead with just minutes remaining. Typical United though – a late goal saved the game.

Here we discuss the talking points of the 3-3 draw against Basel.

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