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By Matthew Jones 1. Fergie signs off in classic fashion The old man must have had a glint in his eye and allowed himself a wee cheeky grin when he saw Rio Ferdinand secure a just about deserved victory over Swansea yesterday with what has become more synonymous with the Fergie era than anything else [...]

By Matthew Jones 1. No 1 at Christmas It’s a familiar sight. Manchester United, top of the tree at Christmas. It’s been far from pretty so far this season; we’ve had some ups and downs. We’ve been unlucky with injuries and we’ve certainly ridden our luck at times, but traditionally we’ve grinded out results and [...]

By Lee Savery Manchester United are four points clear at the top at Christmas after their first draw of the season in all competitions. United took the lead on 16 minutes when Patrice Evra headed in Robin van Persie’s corner from the right with his third headed goal of the season. A goal the visitors [...]

By Richard Evans Introduction Manchester United travel to the Liberty Stadium on Sunday to take on Swansea, looking for a vital three points that will keep their title charge on track. Last weekend United dispatched of Sunderland at Old Trafford with routine ease to build upon their success at the Etihad, and if they can [...]

By Nathan Thomas. 1. Consistent back four a big plus for United Manchester United seem to finally have assembled a steady consistent back four, with Vidic’s return to fitness being swiftly followed by Ferdinand; United’s back four are beginning to establish a confident understanding between one another that was so lacking in the early stages [...]

By Richard Evans Introduction Manchester United make the trip to Wales looking to become the first side to take three points from the Liberty Stadium. Swansea have played five home games this season and remain unbeaten, winning three and drawing two. Even more impressively, no opposition player has scored on Welsh soil, with Danny Graham’s [...]