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Fantastic United Thrill Ferguson

May 1st, 2008 · No Comments

 “We needed a fantastic performance tonight and we got one” -Sir Alex Ferguson
Yes, he got that right. United were fantastic and his team selection has again proven why he’s still the best in the business. Look at his decision to put Ji-sung Park ahead of Giggs and Hargreaves at left back instead of a 5-man […]

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Tags: ji-sung park · thierry henry · moscow 2008 · wes brown · sir alex ferguson · ryan giggs · barcelona · rio ferdinand · analysis

MAN UTD 2 - Arsenal 1

April 19th, 2008 · No Comments

In a game arguable the best game in Barclays Premier League this season, United came back from a goal behind to practically end Arsenal’s pursue of the Premiership title with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford.  Ronaldo and Hargreaves was on the marks while Adebayor scored early in the second half.  It also marked a […]

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Tags: edwin van der sar · cristiano ronaldo · wes brown · ji-sung park · emmanual adebayor · rio ferdinand · anderson · owen hargreaves · analysis · paul scholes · old trafford · arsenal · premier league

MAN UTD 1 - MAN CITY 2

February 17th, 2008 · No Comments

It was one of the worst of performances of United this year.  As stated so many times in this blog, United is a totally different team without Rooney.  No matter Ronaldo is the top scorer, Tevez is tenacious, the key is Rooney’s determination and aggressiveness upfront.
SAF I thought’ve should’ve put Carrick in either for Scholes […]

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Tags: manchester city · wayne rooney · old trafford · analysis · premier league

Carrick and Hargreaves: Can They Play Together?

January 15th, 2008 · No Comments

During United’s demolition of Newcastle United with 6 goals in a half, one of the key performers is Michael Carrick with superb commanding of the defense and a showcase of a wide range of passing skills. It’s not close yet to his best performance when we beat Roma 8-1 in the Champions’ League last […]

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Tags: gennaro gattuso · andrea pirlo · thoughts · ac milan · squad · owen hargreaves · michael carrick · analysis

MAN UTD 4 - Middlesbrough 1

October 28th, 2007 · No Comments

In game where a magical Manchester United demonstrated how football is meant to be played, Rooney and Tevez combined with a brace from the latter, with the third goal epitomized the beauty of one touch, free flowing football, that is imagination. Rooney’s back-hell flicked to Tevez was finished brilliantly by the number 32 slotting […]

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Tags: musings · middlesbrough · wayne rooney · old trafford · carlos tevez · nani · analysis

DYNAMO KYIV 2 - MAN UTD 4

October 25th, 2007 · No Comments

In a matchday where many extra-ordinary results sprung out, Manchester United kept their marching order in this season’s UEFA Champions’ League campaign with 3 wins in a row, including 2 crucial away wins by hammering Dynamo Kyiv in Kyiv with 4 goals, although Dynamo were able to get two on the scoresheet to keep the […]

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Tags: cristiano ronaldo · dynamo kyiv · uefa · uefa champions' league · away · analysis