Amazing comeback for United at Stamford Bridge Manchester United staged an amazing fightback at Stamford Bridge to claim a 3-3 draw against Chelsea. Two Wayne Rooney penalties and a header from Javier Hernandez helped the Red Devils rescue a point in a game they had trailed by three goals.
Sir Alex: United did not deserve FA Cup defeat Sir Alex Ferguson feels his Manchester United side were unfortunate to suffer defeat in the FA Cup fourth round tie at Anfield on Saturday. Dirk Kuyt scored the winner with only moments of the game remaining to secure a 2-1 victory for the home side.
United dumped out of the Cup at Anfield Dirk Kuyt struck late as Manchester United bowed out of the FA Cup at the fourth round stage following a 2-1 defeat at Anfield. The tie had looked destined for a replay after Ji-Sung Park cancelled out Daniel Agger’s opener, but Kuyt struck late to the despair of 5,000 travelling Reds.
United in talks to sign Palace defender? United are in advanced talks concerning a move for Crystal Palace’s Nathaniel Clyne, according to the Manchester Evening news. The Red Devils are thought to be on the verge of completing a £3million move for the defender, but the deal could yet hit a snag.
United defender set to be 'out for a few weeks' Just as it looked as though Manchester United’s injury problems were starting to ease, Sir Alex Ferguson has said that defender Phil Jones looks set to spend a few weeks on the sidelines with ligament damage. The Scotsman has also revealed that Michael Carrick could be set for a spell in the treatment room.
Sir Alex: United were the better side Sir Alex Ferguson feels United were eventually the "better side" after watching his side claim a hugely important 2-1 win at Arsenal on Sunday. Goals from Antonio Valencia and Danny Welbeck ensured the Red Devils closed the gap on league leaders Manchester City back to three points.
Man City & Juventus linked with swoop for United midfielder Manchester City and Juventus have been linked with a summer move for Paul Pogba. Speculation suggests that the United midfielder is growing increasingly frustrated at a lack of first-team opportunities at Old Trafford and favours a move to another top European club.
Valencia and Welbeck score as United win at Arsenal Antonio Valencia and Danny Welbeck were on target as United closed the gap on leaders Manchester City back to three points. Robin van Persie had bagged a fine equaliser for the home side, in front of 60,093 supporters at Ashburton Grove.
Rivals City open up six point lead ahead of United's Arsenal Manchester City opened up a six point lead at the top of the Premier League with an incredible 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The result piles pressure on United ahead of Sunday's massive clash against Arsenal at Ashburton Grove.
Premier League Round-Up: Saturday 21st January, 2012 Chelsea’s faint hopes of winning the Premier League title took a major blow on Saturday as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Norwich City. Elsewhere, on an exciting Saturday of Premier League action, Bolton secured an impressive 3-1 home win over Liveprool, whilst Fulham scored five second-half goals as they thumped Newcastle at Craven Cottage.
Will Beckham captain Team GB? Former Manchester United star David Beckham is hoping to captain Team GB at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Manager Stuart Pearce has confirmed that Beckham is on his radar to be picked for the squad, as is Manchester United winger, Welshman Ryan Giggs.
United could have signed Van Persie before Arsenal move Ahead of Sunday’s big game at Arsenal, Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Manchester United nearly signed free-scoring Gunners frontman Robin van Persie. The Red Devils boss travelled to the Netherlands to watch van Persie play for Feyenoord’s second-string, but the player eventually ended up at Arsenal.
Danny Welbeck could join Real Madrid Speculation suggests that Real Madrid are eager to bring Danny Welbeck to Spain. Reports indicate that the England international, capped three times by his country, is demanding a bigger wage packet at Old Trafford, and the contract disagreements have alerted the attention of the La Liga giants.
Wenger and Sir Alex set to lock horns for the 47th time Manchester United travel to North London to face Arsenal on a crucial Sunday of Premier League action. The fact that Paul Scholes and Thierry Henry could both feature in this fixture would have been unthinkable at the start of the season!
Szczesny will not be thinking of United's 8-2 win Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will not be thinking of the 8-2 mauling his side suffered at Old Trafford earlier this season as the two teams meet on Sunday. The shot stopper has made his excuses for that incredible game in the North West, but said his side will not be dwelling on the result this weekend.
Evans hoping to start on Sunday after four clean sheets Jonny Evans is hoping to keep his place in the Manchester United team as the Red Devils take on Arsenal on Sunday. The Northern Irish international partnered Rio Ferdinand at the heart of United’s defence for the win against Bolton, but Sir Alex Ferguson has Phil Jones and Chris Smalling back available for the trip to North London.
Fletcher will not be back in action this season Darren Fletcher has been ruled out of action until the end of the current season, as a dehabilitating illness continues to affect the Scotsman. The midfielder has not played since November due to a chronic bowl complaint, but recent reports had suggested that he could be set to return to action before the end of the campaign.
Valencia: Title race between United, City and Spurs Wayne Rooney believes that Arsenal and Chelsea are still in the Premier League title race – but Antonio Valencia has described this season’s contest as a three-horse race. United and Tottenham Hotspur are currently leading the chase of league leaders Manchester City.
Rooney believes Arsenal and Chelsea can still win title As sections of the media continue to describe this year's Premier League as a three-horse race, United forward Wayne Rooney has refused to rule out either Chelsea or Arsenal's championship credentials. The London duo currently sit 11 and 15 points behind leaders Manchester City respectively.
Jones and Smalling available for Ashburton Grove Sir Alex Ferguson has been boosted by the news that Phil Jones and Chris Smalling will be available for Sunday’s big Premier League clash at Arsenal. Both players were out of action through injury as United beat Lancastrian rivals Bolton 3-0 at Old Trafford last weekend.
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