Posts Tagged With 'Talking Points'

Manchester United 4-4 Everton: Talking Points

Posted on April 22, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Everton, Man United, Match Reports   5 Comments »
Manchester United 4-4 Everton: Talking Points

Pienaar scores an equalizer against Manchester United

Author: Stretford_End

Everton fought back from two goals down to draw an extremely entertaining game with title hopeful’s Manchester United. Jelavic gave the visitors the lead before ex-Evertonian Wayne Rooney scored an equalizer from a superb Nani cross. United took the lead in the second half with a breathtaking Danny Welbeck strike before Nani gave the home side a two goal cushion. Man of the match Marouane Fellaini scored a scintillating volley following decent delivery from Tony Hibbett on the right hand side. Rooney and Welbeck linked upto restore United’s two goal lead before two late strikes, again from Jelavic, and Pienaar gave the visitors a well earned point.

Here we discuss the talking points of a quite brilliant game and, as always, we welcome comments from both sets of supporters.

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Manchester United 2-0 QPR Talking Points

Posted on April 09, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Man United, Match Reports, Queens Park Rangers   15 Comments »
Manchester United 2-0 QPR Talking Points

Derry brings down Young in the penalty area

Author: Doron and Stretford_End

Manchester United beat Queens Park Rangers 2-0 at Old Trafford to go eight points clear at the top of the table. Manchester City’s defeat to Arsenal later in the day confirmed that United now have an eight point cushion with just six games to go. QPR had not travelled to United, in the league, since 1995 – when William Prunier graced the Old Trafford turf. United won the game 2-1 with Andy Cole and Ryan Giggs getting on the scoresheet, with Danny Dichio scoring for the visitors. This time round it was Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes who settled the tie for United. Here we discuss the talking points of the game and welcome comments from both United and QPR fans.

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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 »
Talking Points: Manchester United 2-0 Stoke City

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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Fulham 0-5 Manchester United Talking Points

Posted on December 21, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Fulham, Man United, Match Reports   9 Comments »
Fulham 0-5 Manchester United Talking Points

Ryan Giggs celebrates his goal against Fulham

Author: Stretford_End

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Manchester United’s second game in London in the space of four days saw the champions smash five past a sorry Fulham side. United had not won at Craven Cottage in the league since the 2007/08 season. Since that 3-0 win, United have lost twice (including a heavy 3-0 defeat where Sir Alex was forced to play with Carrick and Fletcher at the back) and drawn one – so an empathic win was overdue. Danny Welbeck, Ryan Giggs, Luis Nani, Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov scored the goals for United, who are now two points behind Manchester City in their quest for an unprecedented twentieth league title.

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Talking Points: Manchester United 4-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Posted on December 13, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League, Wolves   3 Comments »
Talking Points: Manchester United 4-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wayne Rooney goal

Authors: Stretford_End and Doron

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Manchester United put their 2-1 defeat to FC Basle behind them with a 4-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers to close the gap on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. Ryan Giggs, Ashley Young and Ji-Sung Park all dropped to the bench and were replaced by Michael Carrick, Danny Welbeck and Antonio Valencia. Wayne Rooney and Luis Nani scored two goals a piece as United scored more than three goals since the 5-0 thrashing of Bolton Wanderers earlier in the season.

Below, we discuss the talking points from Manchester United 4-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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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 »
Talking Points: Everton 0-1 Manchester United

Danny Welbeck versus Everton

Author: Stretford_End

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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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 »
Talking Points: Manchester United 1 - 6 Manchester City

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.

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Talking Points: Leeds United 0-3 Manchester United

Posted on September 20, 2011  by Stretford-end  in League Cup, Leeds United, Man United, Match Reports   6 Comments »
Talking Points: Leeds United 0-3 Manchester United

Michael Owen scores against Leeds

Author: Stretford_End

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Manchester United travelled to Elland Road for the first time in eight years to record a 3-0 win over their old rivals. United fielded a much weakened side that included Michael Carrick at centre half and Federico Macheda on the left wing. Michael Owen bagged a brace whilst Ryan Giggs, who captained the side, scored the third goal in a very convincing win. United also gave first team debuts to Ezekiel Fryers, Paul Pogba and Larnell Cole – who will no doubt want to experience more football in this competition.

Here we discuss the talking points of the 3-0 victory over Leeds United in the League Cup. You can discuss the victory over Leeds United in our forum or in the comments section of this blog.

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Talking Points: Manchester United 3-1 Chelsea

Posted on September 18, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Chelsea, Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League, Sleepy Nik   3 Comments »
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.

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Talking Points: Bolton 0-5 Manchester United

Posted on September 11, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Bolton Wanderers, Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League, Sleepy Nik   6 Comments »
Talking Points: Bolton 0-5 Manchester United

Authors: Nik and Doron

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United retained top spot and won a second successive away game of the season. A potentially tough trip to Bolton was navigated with ease as the Reds ran out 5-0 winners, a scoreline that could have been even more emphatic. Despite losing Tom Cleverley to injury, United continued to perform with flair and it was yet another entertaining showing. Wayne Rooney got his second hat-trick in a row and Javier Hernandez marked his first start of the season with two goals.

With Benfica away midweek and then Chelsea at home next weekend there are a couple of big tests ahead but the start to the season could hardly be going any better. Here we discuss some of the key talking points from the game and welcome discussion from both United and Bolton fans.

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