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United back to winning ways against Swansea

Manchester United ended a run of three straight defeats on Saturday afternoon with a 2-0 win over a struggling Swansea City side, who knocked them out of the FA Cup just six days previously. Second half goals from Antonio Valencia…

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Rooney and Van Persie set to return as United look to end losing streak

Manchester United will look to end a run of three straight defeats as they host Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. One of those losses of course came against Swansea, when the pair met at Old Trafford…

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United look to make amends by drawing first blood against Sunderland

Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from their FA Cup disappointment with victory over Sunderland in tonight’s League Cup semi-final first leg at the Stadium of Light. Rio Ferdinand is a fitness doubt after picking up a knock…

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United secure fifth straight win

Manchester United came from two goals to beat Hull City at the KC Stadium yesterday afternoon, and secure a fifth straight victory in all competitions. Former United youngster James Chester put the hosts ahead after just four minutes before David…

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United secure fourth straight victory

Manchester United have moved to with eight points of leaders Arsenal after beating West Ham United 3-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. Danny Welbeck put the hosts in front on twenty-six minutes with his first home goal in over…

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Late fitness test for Rooney ahead of Hammers clash

Manchester United manager David Moyes has said that Wayne Rooney has ‘a chance’ of being fit for tomorrow afternoon’s visit of West Ham United. The striker has been struggling with a groin injury, but will hopeful of helping his side…

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United looking for league recovery at Villa

Manchester United go into Sunday’s game at Aston Villa desperate to bounce back from two straight home league defeats. The champions somewhat made amends for quick-fire 1-0 losses to Everton and Newcastle United with a victory by the same scoreline…

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Rooney banned for Newcastle clash

Manchester United will be without Wayne Rooney for tomorrow’s visit of Newcastle United after receiving his fifth booking of the season in Wednesday evening’s defeat to Everton. Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa are both doubtful through injury and illness…

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United fall further behind after defeat to Everton

A late goal from Bryan Oviedo was enough to consign Manchester United to their fourth league defeat of the season, and secure a famous victory for David Moyes former club. Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck both hit the woodwork in…

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Van Persie doubtful for Everton clash

Manchester United host manager David Moyes’ former club Everton to Old Trafford this evening, looking for the three points that could see them burst into the top four. The hosts will be without Phil Jones, who serves a one match…

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