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5 Things We Learned: Chelsea 3 Manchester United 3

Stretford End Arising — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:32:08 +0000

By Richard Evans After a comfortable 2-0 win over Stoke in midweek, Manchester United travelled to Stamford Bridge, knowing neighbours City had stretched the gap at the top of the table to 3 points, meaning a draw at least was of utmost importance. In the back of their minds would also be the lack of [...]

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Morrison: The United Dream Unravels

Stretford End Arising — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:59:03 +0000

By Tony Mogan. 12 months ago, Ravel Morrison was largely an unknown quantity. The mention of his name in a typical pub conversation over the football would have had you met with a puzzled look. Amongst United fans in particular, you would eventually find an honest bunch that had admittedly never seen him play before. [...]

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Match Preview: Chelsea vs. Manchester United

Stretford End Arising — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:29:16 +0000

By Daniel Feliciano. Introduction Manchester United travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday looking to maintain their title challenge while knocking Chelsea out of the title race too. With United currently joint top of the league, they’ll be looking to at least stay level on points with Manchester City who host Fulham on Saturday evening. A [...]

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5 Things We Learned: Manchester United 2 Stoke City 0

Stretford End Arising — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:20:36 +0000

By Tony Mogan. After the frustration of going out of the FA Cup following defeat at Liverpool over the weekend, it was time for United to refocus and re-establish January’s winning run. Thankfully it was business as usual in the Premier League as Sir Alex’s still-injury stricken side eased past an unambitious Stoke City at [...]

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5 Things We Learned: Liverpool 2 Manchester United 1

Stretford End Arising — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:18 +0000

By Thomas Doyle. 1. Rafael stated his credentials for a run at right-back While he may have picked up his customary yellow card in the tie against Liverpool, Rafael performed admirably throughout, capping off a fine performance with a great assist for Park Ji Sung. The young Brazilian has (like his twin Fabio) struggled with [...]

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5 Things We Learned: Arsenal 1 Manchester United 2

Stretford End Arising — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:41:52 +0000

By Jason Freeman. 1) Wing play – Key to success this season (as always) Wing play has been key at Manchester United for many years and nothing has changed in that aspect, against Arsenal we saw 2 wingers looking threatening every time they got the ball and it is no surprise that both goals came [...]

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Match Preview: Arsenal vs. Manchester United

Stretford End Arising — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:44:12 +0000

By Richard Evans Introduction One of the greatest Premier League rivalries will be reignited on Sunday as Manchester United travel to the Emirates, looking for a vital three points to keep their title challenge on track. United will know if they can whittle down Manchester City’s lead at the top of the table by the [...]

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Dimitar Berbatov: The Not-So-Poor Man’s Cantona

Stretford End Arising — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:33:52 +0000

By Nick Kituno. Eric Cantona is undoubtedly one of Manchester United’s most revered greats in recent memory. A man whose name is often entangled within sentences such as “1990s”, “Champions League” and “King”. To some he is a hero, and to many he is a legend. Now stateside in his attempt to rejuvenate one of [...]

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5 Things We Learned: Manchester United 3 Bolton Wanderers 0

Stretford End Arising — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:38:32 +0000

By Thomas Doyle. 1. The legs may go but the class doesn’t As Thierry Henry displayed so thrillingly in the FA Cup against Leeds United last week, while the pace and strength of a top class player may go, he always retains the brains. And so another returning legend reinforced this point at Old Trafford [...]

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Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Bolton Wanderers

Stretford End Arising — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:43:58 +0000

By Richard Evans Introduction Manchester United host Bolton Wanderers on Saturday, looking to end a run of two consecutive defeats in the league, after falling to reverses against Blackburn and Newcastle. The derby win over Manchester City in the FA Cup will have gone some way to boost the Reds confidence, although the positive feeling [...]

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