Tuesday, 31 December 2013

Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League


Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 28 Dec 2013 08:56 AM PST

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Danny Welbeck (C) of Manchester United celebrates scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League matche between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on December 28, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Welbeck; Chris Smalling; Ashley Young
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Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 28 Dec 2013 08:55 AM PST

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Danny Welbeck of Manchester United celebrates scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League matche between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on December 28, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Welbeck
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Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 28 Dec 2013 08:55 AM PST

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Danny Welbeck of Manchester United celebrates scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League matche between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on December 28, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Welbeck
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Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 28 Dec 2013 08:54 AM PST

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Danny Welbeck of Manchester United celebrates scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League matche between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on December 28, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Welbeck
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Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 28 Dec 2013 08:54 AM PST

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Nemanja Vidic of Manchester United in action with Gary Hooper of Norwich City during the Barclays Premier League matche between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on December 28, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nemanja Vidic; Gary Hooper
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Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 28 Dec 2013 08:54 AM PST

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez of Manchester United in action with Sebastien Bassong of Norwich City during the Barclays Premier League matche between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on December 28, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez; Sebastien Bassong
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Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 28 Dec 2013 08:54 AM PST

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Tom Cleverley, Shinji Kagawa amd Nemanja Vidic of Manchester United celebrate Danny Welbeck scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League matche between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on December 28, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Cleverley; Shinji Kagawa; Nemanja Vidic
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Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 28 Dec 2013 08:54 AM PST

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Patrice Evra of Manchester United in action with Sebastien Bassong of Norwich City during the Barclays Premier League matche between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on December 28, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Patrice Evra; Sebastien Bassong
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Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 28 Dec 2013 08:54 AM PST

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Ryan Giggs of Manchester United in action with Sebastien Bassong of Norwich City during the Barclays Premier League matche between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on December 28, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ryan Giggs; Sebastien Bassong
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Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 28 Dec 2013 08:54 AM PST

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Michael Carrick of Manchester United in action with Wes Hoolihan of Norwich City during the Barclays Premier League matche between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on December 28, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Carrick; Wes Hoolihan
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Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 28 Dec 2013 08:54 AM PST

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Shinji Kagawa of Manchester United in action with Robert Snodgrass of Norwich City during the Barclays Premier League matche between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on December 28, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Shinji Kagawa; Robert Snodgrass
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Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 28 Dec 2013 08:54 AM PST

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Shinji Kagawa of Manchester United in action with Leroy Fer of Norwich City during the Barclays Premier League matche between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on December 28, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Shinji Kagawa; Leroy Fer
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Norwich City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 28 Dec 2013 08:54 AM PST

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Patrice Evra of Manchester United in action with Robert Snodgrass of Norwich City during the Barclays Premier League matche between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on December 28, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Patrice Evra; Robert Snodgrass
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Hull City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 26 Dec 2013 07:12 AM PST

HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Tom Cleverley; Ashley Young and Danny Welbeckj of Manchester United celebrate James Chester of Hull City scoring an own goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Cleverley; Ashley Young; Danny Welbeck
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Hull City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 26 Dec 2013 07:19 AM PST

HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Wayne Rooney; Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez and Adnan Januzaj of Manchester United celebrate James Chester of Hull City scoring an own goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Wayne Rooney; Adnan Januzaj; Javier Hernandez
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Hull City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 26 Dec 2013 07:12 AM PST

HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Wayne Rooney; Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez and Adnan Januzaj of Manchester United celebrate James Chester of Hull City scoring an own goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Wayne Rooney; Adnan Januzaj; Javier Hernandez
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Hull City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 26 Dec 2013 07:12 AM PST

HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: James Chester of Hull City scores an own goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** James Chester; Wayne Rooney; Steve Harper
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Hull City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 26 Dec 2013 07:11 AM PST

HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Danny Welbeck of Manchester United in action with Alex Bruce of Hull City during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Welbeck; Alex Bruce
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Hull City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 26 Dec 2013 07:11 AM PST

HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United in action with Alex Bruce of Hull City during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Wayne Rooney; Alex Bruce
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Hull City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 26 Dec 2013 07:11 AM PST

HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Ashley Young of Manchester United celebrates James Chester of Hull City scoring an own goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ashley Young
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Hull City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 26 Dec 2013 07:11 AM PST

HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Patrice Evra and Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrate James Chester of Hull City scoring an own goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Patrice Evra; Wayne Rooney
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Hull City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 26 Dec 2013 07:10 AM PST

HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Tom Cleverley, Danny Welbeck amd Adnan Januzaj of Manchester United celebrate James Chester of Hull City scoring an own goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Cleverley; Danny Welbeck; Adnan Januzaj
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Hull City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 26 Dec 2013 07:10 AM PST

HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United scores their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Wayne Rooney
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Hull City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 26 Dec 2013 07:10 AM PST

HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Danny Welbeck of Manchester United in action with Curtis Davies of Hull City during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Welbeck; Curtis Davies
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Hull City v Manchester United - Premier League

Posted: 26 Dec 2013 07:10 AM PST

HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Chris Smalling of Manchester United scores their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Smalling
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:05 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Ashley Young of Manchester United scores their third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ashley Young
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:05 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Ashley Young of Manchester United celebrates scoring their third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ashley Young
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:05 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Ashley Young of Manchester United celebrates scoring their third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ashley Young
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:05 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Ashley Young of Manchester United celebrates scoring their third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ashley Young
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:05 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Adnan Januzaj of Manchester United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Adnan Januzaj
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:05 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Adnan Januzaj of Manchester United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Adnan Januzaj
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:05 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Adnan Januzaj of Manchester United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Adnan Januzaj
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:05 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Adnan Januzaj of Manchester United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Adnan Januzaj
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:05 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Tom Cleverley of Manchester United in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Cleverley
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:05 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Antonio Valencia of Manchester United in action with Ravel Morrison of West Ham United during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Antonio Valencia; Ravel Morrison
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:05 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Danny Welbeck of Manchester United celebrates scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Welbeck
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:05 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Danny Welbeck of Manchester United celebrates scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Welbeck
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:05 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Antonio Valencia of Manchester United in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Antonio Valencia
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Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:04 AM PST

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Tom Cleverley of Manchester United in action with Modibo Maiga of West Ham United during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 21, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Cleverley; Modibo Maiga
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Transfer Talk

Transfer Talk


Transfer Talk

Posted: 31 Dec 2013 01:40 AM PST

Leighton Baines and Luke Shaw are again linked with a move to Old Trafford.

Moyes relishing life at OT

Posted: 31 Dec 2013 12:45 AM PST

In an exclusive interview with MUTV, the boss reflects on his first six months at the club.

Vote for Reds' December star

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 11:39 PM PST

Take your pick from Rooney, Welbeck and Smalling for United's Player of the Month.

Free parking with Chevrolet

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 04:35 AM PST

Drivers of any car can apply for free Old Trafford parking for the game vs Swansea.

Preview: United v Spurs

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 03:41 AM PST

Check out our preview of the New Year's Day game with Tottenham.

Valencia quizzed by fans

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 12:02 AM PST

Antonio Valencia tackles fans' questions posted on the official Twitter page.

Defence is key to form

Posted: 29 Dec 2013 01:00 AM PST

Having kept four clean sheets in six wins, David Moyes is delighted with his defenders.

Festive run pleases Evra

Posted: 29 Dec 2013 01:00 AM PST

Patrice feels United's hunger has returned in recent games.

Premier League Preview: Man United vs Tottenham

Premier League Preview: Man United vs Tottenham


Premier League Preview: Man United vs Tottenham

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 11:39 AM PST

Rooney - who has scored 11 goals in all competitions for United this season - missed Saturday's 1-0 success at Norwich City with a groin problem but is expected to return for the visit of Tim Sherwood's Spurs. United's win at Carrow Road was unconvincing, but did mark their sixth successive triumph in all competitions. Danny Welbeck has scored four goals during that run and his second-half effort against Norwich was crucial for David Moyes' side, who were missing Rooney and Robin van Persie (thigh). "I think if we hadn't got so many games and we could give him a couple of weeks just to recover properly, I think he'd (Rooney) be fine," Moyes told Sky Sports. "But I'd expect him to be OK for the next game against Tottenham. "Robin has started some light training and he might not be too far away as well. We have not had them as a partnership very often, and we are looking forward to having them together." While Rooney is likely to be available, Van Persie's problem is expected to keep him out of this match for sixth-placed United. Also missing are Marouane Fellaini (wrist), Nani (hamstring), Phil Jones (knee) and Rafael (groin), but Antonio Valencia will return from suspension. Rooney's efforts against Hull City on Boxing Day - where he scored one and set up another as United came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 - were instrumental and he netted twice in a 2-2 draw at Tottenham earlier this season. Tottenham made it seven points out of nine under Sherwood in the Premier League with a convincing 3-0 win over Stoke City on Sunday. The former Spurs midfielder again opted for a 4-4-2 formation and it bore fruit, as Roberto Soldado and Emmanuel Adebayor continued their burgeoning partnership up front. Aaron Lennon was excellent once more on the right wing and striker Jermain Defoe (hamstring) could return for Tottenham, who sit seventh in the table. Paulinho is in doubt with a knock, while defenders Jan Vertonghen (ankle) and Younes Kaboul (hip) will miss out, as will midfielders Sandro (calf) and Andros Townsend (hamstring). Defender Kyle Walker returns from suspension for Spurs. Tottenham failed to defeat Manchester United in 26 meetings in all competitions in a frustrating run that spanned almost 14 years. That ended in September last year, as goals from Gareth Bale and Clint Dempsey helped them to a 3-2 success at Old Trafford - their first at the venue since 1989. And the two subsequent clashes have been draws, giving Tottenham hope of a victory that could lift them to fifth depending on other results.

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Moyes sets Welbeck 20-goal target this term

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 05:43 AM PST

Welbeck only found the back of the net twice last season but has already claimed seven in all competitions during the current campaign - making him United's third top scorer behind Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie. The 23-year-old came off the bench to score the winner against Norwich City on Saturday and Moyes has been impressed with the England international, but wants to see more from him in the second half of the season. "We have said to him we are trying to keep his finishing up," the Scot said. "I think he can keep his efforts up, his levels up, even better. "He got one (league) goal last year and now he is on seven for this season. It could be better, but you have got to say it is going in the right direction. "With the second half of the season to go, he should be certainly looking to score 20 goals. "We need him to do that because when you don't have Wayne and you don't have Robin, then you need people to step up to the mark. "In quite a few of the games recently he has done that for us."

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Rooney and RvP could return against Spurs

Rooney and RvP could return against Spurs


Rooney and RvP could return against Spurs

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 02:30 PM PST

Wayne Rooney is set to partner Danny Welbeck in attack after missing the win over Norwich, while Robin van Persie could also make his return.

City on track for four-midable season

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 02:30 PM PST

The Blues are still involved in four competitions going into 2014 and some fans may be tempted by the 200/1 price for City to win them all.

Live: Manchester United latest

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 09:29 AM PST

Keep up to date with all the latest news, views, pictures, videos and analysis with our rolling Reds blog.

Live: Manchester City latest

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 09:27 AM PST

Follow all the latest Manchester City news, views, pictures, videos and analysis with our rolling Blues blog.

'No indication' that Powell will return to United early - Rosler

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 07:38 AM PST

Reds starlet Nick Powell's future remains uncertain amid reports that he could go back to Old Trafford in January.

Pellegrini pre-Swansea press conference: full transcript

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 07:05 AM PST

Read a blow-by-blow account of Manuel Pellegrini's press conference ahead of Manchester City's clash with Swansea.

Aguero father rules out Barcelona switch

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 06:47 AM PST

Sergio Aguero's father has insisted that his son will not departing the Etihad Stadium in order to return to La Liga.

Success or Failure? - United's last 11 January signings

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 06:28 AM PST

Steven Sutcliffe takes a look at the Reds' last 11 signings in January transfer window, and judges their impact at Old Trafford.

Bury boss: League Two like rugby

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 05:47 AM PST

New Shakers manager David Flitcroft says he will not resort to following the style of some teams in the division employing rugby-like tactics.

Stats focus: How good has Pellegrini's start at City been?

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 05:16 AM PST

The Blues sit second in the Premier League with 41 points under Manuel Pellegrini - how does he compare to other City managers?

Zabaleta, Yaya, Negredo fit for Swansea

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 05:16 AM PST

Manuel Pellegrini confirmed that Pablo Zabaleta, Yaya Toure, and Alvaro Negredo are all available for selection on New Year's Day, leaving four players still sidelined.

Stats focus: How does United's first half compare to past seasons?

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 05:00 AM PST

We take a look at how the Reds have fared during the first 19 games of the campaign and see if they can recover.

United gossip: Spurs want Buttner, Powell set to return, Fiorentina eye Vidic

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 02:32 AM PST

Alexander Buttner, Nick Powell and Nemanja Vidic feature in our round-up of the latest United transfer gossip.

Marco Lopes, Nick Powell & the 14 Manchester sports stars who will make waves in 2014

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 01:32 AM PST

M.E.N Sport reporter Trevor Baxter picks out FOURTEEN sporting starlets who ready to make an impact in 2014.

Ashcroft: It won't be easy for Salford Red Devils

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 01:25 AM PST

Former Salford Red Devils boss Kevin Ashcroft expects teams to target Brian Noble's men after their busy winter.

Freedman: Bolton beaten by champions elect

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 01:10 AM PST

After Bolton suffered a 5-3 defeat at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, Dougie Freedman declared their opponents champions in waiting.

Poll: Should Ross Barkley be United's primary January target?

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 12:22 AM PST

Should David Moyes return to his former club Everton for one of the country's most promising midfielders? Have your say!

Kompany: 2014 is going to be incredible for City

Posted: 29 Dec 2013 10:59 AM PST

The Blues will kick on as the second half of the season begins, according to confident skipper Vincent Kompany.

Republik Of Mancunia

Republik Of Mancunia


Six wins but still sixth

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 10:46 AM PST

Manchester United finished the year with the kind of incoherent performance that has had the fans a flutter this season. The 1-0 victory over Norwich required the most obliging opponents imaginable and a fair slice of luck. But the wins are coming now, and the club finish December more in expectation than in dread.

Norwich are scrambling to hold it together. Pretty this victory was not. The paperwork reads favourably, six wins on the trot and four clean sheets during that period. The problem arises when glancing at the league table. It is halfway through the season now, and United are a long way away from the hallowed ground.

With nineteen games played United have recorded ten victories and collected 34 points. At the same stage last season, United had 46 points and fifteen victories. That is a substantial difference, but it should be noted that United were not quite as lethal in the second half of the campaign last year. They only won 13 of the remaining fixtures.

If United continue to collect points at the current rate they will finish with 68 points. Last season that was enough to finish sixth, which is the position they currently reside in. To expect the team to win 18 of the remaining 19 seems a touch optimistic. Although if they did it, surely they would deserve to win the league.

A more realistic ambition would be to win 13 or 14 of the remaining games and collect, perhaps, another 40-45 points. It seems likely that a final total of 75-80 would be enough to finish in the top four, and probably the top three. Although the champions have finished with totals of 89, 89, 80 and 86 points in the past few seasons it is possible that total will be lower this time out.

The game against Norwich was a display that suggested Manchester United's current league position of sixth is about right. If the club wish to climb the table in the new year, they will need to perform better than this. And they will need Wayne Rooney too.

There has been much hullabaloo about the qualities of Shinji Kagawa but given the opportunity to take centre stage he completely fluffed his lines. He appeared unfit and uninterested in the job at hand. Whilst some consideration must be taken into account for the cold weather and fixture congestion at Christmas, frankly, his attitude seems way off. It is a dam shame, his talent is unquestionable.

Nevertheless, it seems as if the truly dark days are behind United now. Losses to Everton and Newcastle felt catastrophic at the time but in hindsight reactions were overcooked. Both of those teams are having exceptional seasons and their victories were extremely narrow.

Six wins on the trot has sent a wave of optimism through the club. This morning Patrice Evra and Ashley Young have gone on the record talking about a title challenge. Whilst things are definitely moving in the right direction, a tilt at the top seems unlikely.

Manchester United vs Tottenham Preview – Live on BT Sport

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 07:48 AM PST

Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Old Trafford, Manchester
Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 – 5.30pm kick-off
Premier League
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Manchester United and Tottenham's first match of 2014 comes against each other on New Year's Day, as the north Londoners travel to Old Trafford with both sides on 34 points.

Both sides have been under scrutiny this season after questionable starts to the campaign, with a run of positive results in early 2014 needed for either to potentially reach their respective ambitions this term.

United's home form has been one of the main concerns of the David Moyes reign, with the likes of West Brom, Everton and Newcastle all coming to Old Trafford and leaving with a rare three points.

It is believed that the Premier League champions will be one of the more active Premier League clubs during the January transfer window, and as such some of the starting XI here will be playing for their long-term place in the side.

United have won their last four Premier League games and are within eight points of league leaders Arsenal.

Robin van Persie will miss the clash with injury, but hopes that Wayne Rooney will make a return will be confirmed or dashed closer to kick off. Danny Welbeck has been in good goalscoring form of late, netting four goals in four Premier League games in Van Persie's absence, including the winner against Norwich last time out.

The first meeting of these sides at White Hart Lane earlier in the season ended in a 2-2 draw, with Rooney netting twice to neutralise goals from Kyle Walker and Sandro.

Spurs recorded their first victory at Old Trafford for 23 years last season, with a 3-2 win ending the side's hoodoo in Manchester. The north London side's form away from White Hart Lane this term has been excellent, with six wins from nine games on the road.

With Andre Villas-Boas shown the door after the team's 5-0 home defeat to Liverpool, Tim Sherwood has taken over and has amassed seven points from his first three games, but this will be a real test for the new manager.

The midfield battle could well be a key area that will decide the outcome of the game, with the likes of Paulinho (if fit) and Mousa Dembele eager to get one up on their much-maligned United opposite numbers.

Spurs have resorted to a 4-4-2 formation under Sherwood, and it will be interesting to see if both Emmanuel Adebayor and Roberto Soldado take to the Old Trafford pitch, or whether Sherwood's tactics become more conservative.

This fixture traditionally has a lot of goals in it, and both teams will be keen to start their 2014 with a positive result – which could well be the catalyst for the form needed to salvage the victors' season.

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