Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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• Top five conclusions: Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City
• Tactical Review: Arsenal 2-2 Swansea
• Man Utd still think Liverpool are scoring against them during Man City defeat
• Photo: Stewards protect David Moyes’ ‘The Chosen One’ banner from Man Utd fans
• Man Utd legend Paul Scholes slams Arsenal and Jack Wilshere
• Tactical Review: Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City
• Olivier Giroud is staying at Arsenal, says agent
• Video: Yaya Toure makes it Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City
• Video: Mathieu Flamini own goal gives Swansea last-gasp equaliser at Arsenal
• Video: Olivier Giroud’s goal makes it Arsenal 2-1 Swansea
• Video: Lukas Podolski makes it Arsenal 1-1 Swansea
• Video and GIF: Edin Dzeko makes it Man Utd 0-2 Man City
• Video and GIF: Advertising hoardings become Rafael’s latest victim (Man Utd vs Man City)
• Video: Ross Barkley’s solo wonder goal (Newcastle 0-1 Everton)
• Man Utd legend Paul Scholes: ‘I expected more from Maroune Fellaini’
• Video and GIF: Wilfried Bony gives Swansea the lead at Arsenal
• Video and GIF: Edin Dzeko gives Man City the lead at Man Utd after 45secs
• Video: Man Utd boss David Moyes explains picking Tom Cleverley vs Man City
• Video: Man Utd and Man City arrive ahead of the derby
• Tom Cleverley starts for Man Utd vs Man City
• Glen Johnson’s a keeper, says Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers
• Sir Bobby Charlton: ‘Man Utd are sticking with David Moyes for six years’
• Photos: Vlad Chiriches and Michael Dawson return to Spurs training
• Sunderland boss Gus Poyet: ‘I hope Liverpool’s Luis Suarez gets ill tonight’

Top five conclusions: Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City Posted: 26 Mar 2014 06:56 AM PDT 1. The balance of power has shifted in Manchester David Moyes's starting line-up for this derby summed everything up. It was a team set to thwart Manchester City, whereas the visitors had a team set-up for an outright win. Historically when these teams used to meet, it was United who had its midfielders charging forward […]

Tactical Review: Arsenal 2-2 Swansea Posted: 26 Mar 2014 05:18 AM PDT The plans of both managers were good going into this game; they set up for what this encounter should have been: a home team incessantly attacking and the visitors hoping to keep them at bay. These plans didn't take into consideration just how deflated Arsenal’s players would be after their defeat to Chelsea. Arsene Wenger […]

Man Utd still think Liverpool are scoring against them during Man City defeat Posted: 26 Mar 2014 02:24 AM PDT Manchester United’s 0-3 defeat to Liverpool obviously scarred the club badly – they’re still having visions of the Merseysiders finding the net at Old Trafford. Even as the champions were slumping to another 0-3 home defeat to local rivals Manchester City, they thought Liverpool players were scoring. United’s official Twitter account mistakenly believed that Reds […]

Photo: Stewards protect David Moyes’ ‘The Chosen One’ banner from Man Utd fans Posted: 26 Mar 2014 02:15 AM PDT Manchester United deployed stewards to protect a banner proclaiming David Moyes to be ‘The Chosen One’. The controversial banner has been the subject of much discussion in recent weeks, with many United fans claiming the tribute to their under-fire boss should be removed. United’s security team clearly felt the banner was under threat following last […]

Man Utd legend Paul Scholes slams Arsenal and Jack Wilshere Posted: 26 Mar 2014 02:05 AM PDT Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes was intent on delivering a few home truths to Arsenal during his work as a Sky Sports pundit last night. Scholes criticised the Gunners for their lack of defensive discipline and the seeming absence of a gameplan when they take to the field. He said: “These, they go 2-0 […]

Tactical Review: Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City Posted: 26 Mar 2014 01:59 AM PDT When managing a big team traditionally accustomed to attacking and you have a home game, the simple rule is: don't be negative. If you go defensive, you had better win the game or fans will turn on you, no matter the circumstances. Manchester United went into this game as underdogs. David Moyes felt he should […]

Olivier Giroud is staying at Arsenal, says agent Posted: 25 Mar 2014 02:41 PM PDT Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud will not be leaving the club this summer, according to his agent. The France international has been linked with moves to Italy for football reasons and a return to his homeland for personal reasons in recent weeks. But the 27-year-old’s agent Michael Manuello says his client has now intention of quitting […]

Video: Yaya Toure makes it Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City Posted: 25 Mar 2014 02:39 PM PDT Yaya Toure put the cherry on Manchester City’s 0-3 derby win at Manchester United with this emphatic effort.

Video: Mathieu Flamini own goal gives Swansea last-gasp equaliser at Arsenal Posted: 25 Mar 2014 02:35 PM PDT It looks like Mathieu Flamini’s shin has robbed Arsenal of three points against Swansea this evening. The Gunners fought back from a goal down to make it 2-1, only for goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny’s to deflect Per Mertesacker’s sliding tackle-come-backpass onto Flamini.

Video: Olivier Giroud’s goal makes it Arsenal 2-1 Swansea Posted: 25 Mar 2014 02:22 PM PDT Allow Lukas Podolski to define the corridor of uncertainty for you. The German served up this superb assist for Olivier Giroud as Arsenal came from 0-1 down to take a 2-1 lead at home to Swansea.

Video: Lukas Podolski makes it Arsenal 1-1 Swansea Posted: 25 Mar 2014 02:21 PM PDT It’s a good job Kieran Gibbs got his reprieve. It was his good work down the left that led to Lukas Podolski’s equaliser for Arsenal against Swansea. See Olivier Giroud giving the Gunners a 2-1 lead here.

Video and GIF: Edin Dzeko makes it Man Utd 0-2 Man City Posted: 25 Mar 2014 02:01 PM PDT Edin Dzeko has doubled his and Manchester City’s derby tally to put his side 0-2 up at Manchester United. The Bosnian striker steered a lovely controlled volley into the top corner.

Video and GIF: Advertising hoardings become Rafael’s latest victim (Man Utd vs Man City) Posted: 25 Mar 2014 01:36 PM PDT Manchester United right-back Rafael is renowned for his reckless lunges into lost causes – but we think he might have picked on the wrong opponent here. The Brazilian had a nasty collision with the advertising hoardings after sliding off the pitch during this evening’s Manchester derby.

Video: Ross Barkley’s solo wonder goal (Newcastle 0-1 Everton) Posted: 25 Mar 2014 01:31 PM PDT Everton youngster Ross Barkley has been channelling his inner Messi at Newcastle this evening. The England international ran from his own half to score this beauty.

Man Utd legend Paul Scholes: ‘I expected more from Maroune Fellaini’ Posted: 25 Mar 2014 01:12 PM PDT Paul Scholes admits he has been disappointed by the efforts of his replacement in the Manchester United midfield so far. The United legend hung up his boots at the end of last season. Incoming manager David Moyes spent £27.5m to bring Marouane Fellaini to Old Trafford from Everton. It sounds like Scholes isn’t convinced Moyes […]

Video and GIF: Wilfried Bony gives Swansea the lead at Arsenal Posted: 25 Mar 2014 01:02 PM PDT Things go from bad to worse for Arsenal: Swansea’s Wilfried Bony has scored the first goal in this evening’s game. The prolific striker’s powerful header from 12 yards piled the pressure on the Gunners after their 6-0 drubbing at Chelsea last Saturday.

Video and GIF: Edin Dzeko gives Man City the lead at Man Utd after 45secs Posted: 25 Mar 2014 12:48 PM PDT Manchester City have made a quick-fire start at Manchester United, with Edin Dzeko giving them the lead after just 45secs. David Silva almost waltzed through the United defence a few seconds earlier. The ball broke to Nasri, whose shot hit the post, and Dzeko was free at the back post to apply the finish.

Video: Man Utd boss David Moyes explains picking Tom Cleverley vs Man City Posted: 25 Mar 2014 12:30 PM PDT Manchester United manager David Moyes has been discussing his team selection ahead of tonight’s derby against Manchester City. The surprise selection is the inclusion of under-fire midfielder Tom Cleverley. Moyes revealed he was keen to add more bodies in midfield. He said: “We just wanted to make sure that we’ve got enough midfield players tonight […]

Video: Man Utd and Man City arrive ahead of the derby Posted: 25 Mar 2014 12:25 PM PDT Both teams are at Old Trafford ahead of this evening’s Manchester derby. You can see Manchester City and Manchester United players and staff arriving in the video above. And here’s photos of the United players turning up. The #mufc squad has arrived at Old Trafford. We'll have team news shortly… pic.twitter.com/nuB5pf2HDj — Manchester United (@ManUtd) […]

Tom Cleverley starts for Man Utd vs Man City Posted: 25 Mar 2014 12:01 PM PDT #mufc starting XI vs @MCFC: De Gea; Rafael, Ferdinand, Jones, Evra; Carrick, Cleverley, Fellaini; Mata, Welbeck, Rooney — Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 25, 2014 TEAM NEWS: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany (C), Demichelis, Clichy, Yaya Toure, Fernandinho, Nasri, Silva, Navas, Dzeko #MCFC — Manchester City FC (@MCFC) March 25, 2014 Under-fire midfielder Tom Cleverley is the surprise […]

Glen Johnson’s a keeper, says Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers Posted: 25 Mar 2014 11:48 AM PDT PHOTO: Glen Johnson to Luis Suarez and it's 1-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium #poetryinmotion pic.twitter.com/D9fICtXq9P — Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 22, 2014 Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed he is keen to keep Glen Johnson with the Reds beyond the end of his current contract. Dubbing him one of the best full-backs in the […]

Sir Bobby Charlton: ‘Man Utd are sticking with David Moyes for six years’ Posted: 25 Mar 2014 11:24 AM PDT Sir Bobby Charlton says Manchester United will “absolutely” be sticking with David Moyes as their manager for the next six years. The United legend and current director says the club are on the up after recent wins over Olympiacos and West Ham – games he thinks they would have lost until two weeks ago. He […]

Photos: Vlad Chiriches and Michael Dawson return to Spurs training Posted: 25 Mar 2014 11:04 AM PDT Training today: Good news as Vlad Chiriches is back in full training, here he's up against Daniel Akindayini. #COYS pic.twitter.com/I8bDsGy1Jg — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 25, 2014 Tottenham defenders Vlad Chichiches and Michael Dawson both returned to training today. It was only his first day back and Dawson was already getting done for pace! Post […]

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet: ‘I hope Liverpool’s Luis Suarez gets ill tonight’ Posted: 25 Mar 2014 10:49 AM PDT Sunderland manager Gus Poyet is wishing illness on Liverpool striker Luis Suarez ahead of tomorrow’s meeting between the two sides. Given Suarez’s outstanding form this season, the Black Cats boss is hoping that he won’t be able to take to field against his relegation-threatened team. Poyet is hoping his Uruguayan compatriot is in for a […]

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