Man City vs. Man United preview, lineups, tactics and opposition view

Posted on December 09, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Man United, Manchester City, Match Previews, Nik, Premier League, Sleepy Nik   3 Comments »

Vincent Kompany scores for Manchester City against Manchester United at Eastlands

Authors: Sleepy Nik and Doron

Manchester United travel to Eastlands this afternoon attempting to maintain top spot in the Premier League whilst also trying to avenge the 1-0 defeat from last season, which put United’s neighbours in pole position in their quest for the title. This will be the 164th meeting between the two clubs and 147th clash in the league. United go into the game after a roller coaster of a game against Reading last weekend, whilst City dropped two points at home against Everton. Sir Alex Ferguson has already started the mind games, questioning the amount of penalties Manchester City have had at home, whilst Roberto Mancini struck back with ‘swimming’ comparisons with Ashley Young (in reference to the winger’s tumble against QPR last season). Here we discuss the match preview, lineups and injury news.

We welcome comments from both sets of fans.

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Manchester United vs. CFR Cluj match preview & lineup

Posted on December 05, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Champions League, Man United, Match Previews, Quotes   6 Comments »
Robin van Persie celebrates with Wayne Rooney following a goal against CFR Cluj
Robin van Persie celebrates with Wayne Rooney after scoring two goals against Cluj

Author: Stretford_End

Manchester United welcome Romanian Champions CFR Cluj to Old Trafford for the first time as group H reaches it climax. United are already through to the last sixteen having secured qualification in week four away at Braga. Cluj may well be struggling in their domestic campaign but have it all to play for in the Champions League. The Stretty Rant was lucky enough to interview a Romanian journalist discussing the chances of Cluj this season and he believes their best opportunity is in this game against United. Here we discuss the opposition, a potential United lineup and injury news.

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Reading 3-4 Man United: substitutions, technology, and form

Posted on December 04, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Reading   4 Comments »
Wayne Rooney is congratulated by Rio Ferdinand
Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand celebrate in Manchester United’s 4-3 victory over Reading.

Author: Doron

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United went to Reading on Saturday afternoon knowing that Chelsea had lost, Arsenal had lost, and Man City had drawn – a win would open up a much-needed three point gap ahead of next weekend’s game against the current champions. If there was one surprise in United’s team selection, it was that Fletcher could his second league start in a week whilst the goalkeeper tombola kept turning over. Here we discuss the Talking Points from the game and welcome comments from both sets of supporters.

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Man United 1-0 West Ham – persistence with personnel and system required

Posted on November 29, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League, West Ham   2 Comments »

Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against West Ham

Author: Doron

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United once again had to launch ‘project comeback’ against QPR at the weekend – results meant that United would go into the midweek games top of the league despite a far from convincing season thus far. Opponents, West Ham, have had a very good start to the season, aided by a kind fixture list. They shouldn’t be taken lightly though, Big Sam has a knack of getting the most out of players and knows how to grind out the points. We welcome comments from both sets of supporters.

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Man United vs. West Ham: lineups, Q&A and preview

Posted on November 28, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Man United, Match Previews, Premier League, West Ham   5 Comments »
Wayne Rooney scores a penalty versus West Ham
Wayne Rooney scores a penalty against West Ham in 2010

Author: Stretford_End

Manchester United and West Ham meet for the 123rd time in their history at Old Trafford on Wednesday. United last played West Ham at home two seasons ago, when United won 3-0 and the last time the two sides met was in the 4-2 victory at Upton Park, when Wayne Rooney was subsequently banned for swearing into a TV camera. West Ham are currently 8th in the league and are doing far better than the other two promoted teams, Reading and Southampton, so far this season. Here we look at team news and a potential United lineup.

As always, we welcome comments from both sets of fans.

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Expectations will be high for United’s U18s in the FA Youth Cup

Posted on November 27, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Youth   No Comments »

Man United U18s 2012/13

Author: Doron

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We’re fast approaching the time of the year when the Academy kick-start their FA Youth Cup campaign. United’s record in the competition is unparalleled – 14 finals with 10 trophy wins. Having lost in the semi-finals to last year’s winners, Chelsea, with a young squad, expectations will once again be high this year. Burnley, who also reached the semi-finals last year, visit Old Trafford on Friday 7th December.

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Manchester United 3-1 QPR Talking Points

Posted on November 25, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Man United, Man United News, Match Reports, Queens Park Rangers   4 Comments »
Darren Fletcher of Manchester United scores
Darren Fletcher scores Manchester United’s second goal in the 3-1 win over QPR

Author: Bricki

Manchester United again came from behind to claim all three points at Old Trafford against bottom club QPR. United went 1-0 down to a Jamie Mackie strike, before relying on Evans, Fletcher and Hernandez to finish the game. We were lucky enough to have a great ‘view from the opposition’ in our QPR match preview on Friday, which you might find interesting. Here we discuss the Talking Points from the match and welcome comments from both sets of fans.

Bricki also blogs on The Running Fella.

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Manchester United vs. QPR Preview: linups and predictions

Posted on November 23, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Man United, Match Previews, Queens Park Rangers   5 Comments »
Derry brings down Young in the penalty area
Manchester United & QPR met in a controversial encounter last season

Author: Stretford_End

Manchester United welcome Queens Park Rangers to Old Trafford tomorrow, for the fiftieth meeting between the two side. United did the double over QPR last season, winning 2-0 at Loftus Road and the same score at Old Trafford. QPR are currently without a manager, after Mark Hughes was sacked this morning.

We welcome both sets of fans to leave their comments.

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Sir Alex Ferguson statue unveiled at Old Trafford

Posted on November 23, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Legends, Man United, Man United News, Managers   2 Comments »
Sir Alex Ferguson statue
Sir Alex Ferguson statue outside Old Trafford

Author: Stretford_End

Manchester United have unveiled a statute of Sir Alex Ferguson outside of Old Trafford to celebrate his 26 years in charge and the unbelievable achievements over the years. Legendary players, such as Eric Cantona, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, were present as the statue was unveiled. There were video messages from David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo and it was left to Sir Alex’s wife Cathy to unveil the statue to the public.

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Nick Powell tipped for success by Darren Fletcher

Posted on November 22, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Man United, Man United News, Players, Quotes, Youth   1 Comment »

Nick Powell has been tipped for Manchester United success by Darren Fletcher

Author: Stretford_End

Nick Powell, Manchester United’s summer signing from Crewe Alexandra, has been praised by teammate Darren Fletcher following an impressive performance away in Turkey against Galatasaray. United lost the game 1-0, however Powell’s quick feet and range of passing was on show for all to see. Many Reds have suggested that United are crying out for centre midfielder and Powell could very well be that player if nurtured right. The youngster scored on his debut in the 4-0 victory over Wigan earlier this season.

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