The Rise of the Red Dragon - A Welsh Story
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Two actually, the second is the best though !
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Cheers buddy, that must have taken you a while haha
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United return to face exciting week
Saturday 23rd August 2014
After returning from international duty the Manchester United squad return to face Middlesbrough today in a match that Cristiano Ronaldo will have an opportunity to score on his home debut in front of a capacity crowd in Old Trafford. Manchester United have already started the season in imperious form scoring 5 goals in their first away game at Portsmouth and now look to maintain their incredible form from last season where they won all 19 home games and scored an unbelievable 73 goals.
Saturday 23rd August 2014
EPL - Match Day 2
Man Utd
6 - 1
Middlesbrough
Andy King ( 6), Par Hansson own goal (29), Chicharito (38), Cristiano Ronaldo (pen 47), Nemanja Vidic (71), Marc Jones (73) - Marvin Emnes (88)
MoM: Marc Jones (9.4)
Manchester United brushed aside newly promoted in their first home game of the season after a fantastic team performance. From the first minute Manchester United were all over Boro and the deadlock was broken after just 6 minutes when World Cup star Andy King unleashed a fantastic 40 yard curled effort after receiving the ball from Marc Jones. The second goal despite being counted as an own goal, should certainly have gone to the Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo as he won the ball in the air but the ball was was adjudged to have come of Par Hansson despite the shot already being on target.
Chicharito took advantage of Middlesbrough's high defensive line as he got on the end of a headed ball from Jonny Evans before the rounded the keeper and smashed it into an empty net. It was then 3 - 0 when Cristiano Ronaldo fired home his first league goal of the season from the penalty spot after it was handled in the area by a Boro defender. Nemanja Vidic made it 3 goals in 2 Premier League games after getting on the end of Marc Jones' corner kick. The rout was completed in the 73rd minute when Marc Jones scored a sensational effort after receiving the ball from Cristiano Ronaldo before dribbling around 3 defenders and smashing home from close range.
YouTube - Man Utd vs Middlesbrough - King Goal 6th minute
Focus turns to European Challenge
29th August 2014
Manchester United face Juventus in Super Cup
Manchester United look to win their third European Super Cup in their history as they face Italian giants Juventus, who defeated Manchester City in the Final of the Europa League last season. Pundits are suggesting that Juventus could upset the Manchester United stream train that has been charging through everything that's crossed it's path so far.
Despite Juventus slumping to a 5th place in last year's Serie A many people still feel that they have some of the attributes required to bring a stop to Manchester United's unbeaten run. With Tenacious defensive midfielder Mohamed Sissoko has been pinpointed as one of the key figures who isn't scared of putting in big tackles and boasts incredible work rate and strength.
Friday 29th August 2014
European Super Cup Match
Juventus
1 - 3
Man Utd
Giovanni Moreno (42) - Marc Jones (69), Cristiano Ronaldo (85), Nani (89)
Andy King injured (80)
W Rooney - Chicharito
Nani - A King - M Jones - C Ronaldo
G Bale - J Evans - N Vidic - Rafael
J Campodonico
MoM: Nani (8.9)
A superb second half fight back from Manchester United propelled them to their second trophy of the season as they overcame a resilient Juventus side. Manchester United were largely on the back foot in the first half as Juventus tried to take the game to the Red Devils. The break through eventually came in the 42nd minute when Giovanni Moreno scored a fine header from a Vitale cross after beating Jonny Evans in the air.
After the game Cristiano Ronaldo spoke of the inspirational half time team talk that Sir Ryan Giggs gave and it certainly showed as they came out. Manchester United were on the front foot for the entire second half and eventually made the break through in the 69th minute when Marc Jones picked up the ball from Nani dribbled past Marchisio before unleashing a fantastic 35 yard shot past the despairing Alexandre Oukidja in the Juventus goal.
Cristiano Ronaldo then grabbed his 3rd goal in 4 matches for Manchester United after picking up the ball on the edge of the penalty area and takes on a man before firing a powerful shot into the far corner. Manchester United's goal was a superb effort from Luis Nani who after receiving a pass from Wayne Rooney sprinted to the byline, then took on two defenders before firing the ball into the back of the net. What a turnaround. Manchester United claim the European Super Cup for the third time in their rich history.
YouTube - Juventus vs Man Utd - Jones Goal 69th minute
United Injury news: Manchester United would like to announce that midfielder Andy King has picked up a thigh strain and is likely to return in mid September.
Saturday 23rd August 2014
After returning from international duty the Manchester United squad return to face Middlesbrough today in a match that Cristiano Ronaldo will have an opportunity to score on his home debut in front of a capacity crowd in Old Trafford. Manchester United have already started the season in imperious form scoring 5 goals in their first away game at Portsmouth and now look to maintain their incredible form from last season where they won all 19 home games and scored an unbelievable 73 goals.
Saturday 23rd August 2014
EPL - Match Day 2
Man Utd
Andy King ( 6), Par Hansson own goal (29), Chicharito (38), Cristiano Ronaldo (pen 47), Nemanja Vidic (71), Marc Jones (73) - Marvin Emnes (88)
MoM: Marc Jones (9.4)
Manchester United brushed aside newly promoted in their first home game of the season after a fantastic team performance. From the first minute Manchester United were all over Boro and the deadlock was broken after just 6 minutes when World Cup star Andy King unleashed a fantastic 40 yard curled effort after receiving the ball from Marc Jones. The second goal despite being counted as an own goal, should certainly have gone to the Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo as he won the ball in the air but the ball was was adjudged to have come of Par Hansson despite the shot already being on target.
Chicharito took advantage of Middlesbrough's high defensive line as he got on the end of a headed ball from Jonny Evans before the rounded the keeper and smashed it into an empty net. It was then 3 - 0 when Cristiano Ronaldo fired home his first league goal of the season from the penalty spot after it was handled in the area by a Boro defender. Nemanja Vidic made it 3 goals in 2 Premier League games after getting on the end of Marc Jones' corner kick. The rout was completed in the 73rd minute when Marc Jones scored a sensational effort after receiving the ball from Cristiano Ronaldo before dribbling around 3 defenders and smashing home from close range.
YouTube - Man Utd vs Middlesbrough - King Goal 6th minute
Focus turns to European Challenge
29th August 2014
Manchester United face Juventus in Super Cup
Manchester United look to win their third European Super Cup in their history as they face Italian giants Juventus, who defeated Manchester City in the Final of the Europa League last season. Pundits are suggesting that Juventus could upset the Manchester United stream train that has been charging through everything that's crossed it's path so far.
Despite Juventus slumping to a 5th place in last year's Serie A many people still feel that they have some of the attributes required to bring a stop to Manchester United's unbeaten run. With Tenacious defensive midfielder Mohamed Sissoko has been pinpointed as one of the key figures who isn't scared of putting in big tackles and boasts incredible work rate and strength.
Friday 29th August 2014
European Super Cup Match
Juventus
Giovanni Moreno (42) - Marc Jones (69), Cristiano Ronaldo (85), Nani (89)
Andy King injured (80)
W Rooney - Chicharito
Nani - A King - M Jones - C Ronaldo
G Bale - J Evans - N Vidic - Rafael
J Campodonico
MoM: Nani (8.9)
A superb second half fight back from Manchester United propelled them to their second trophy of the season as they overcame a resilient Juventus side. Manchester United were largely on the back foot in the first half as Juventus tried to take the game to the Red Devils. The break through eventually came in the 42nd minute when Giovanni Moreno scored a fine header from a Vitale cross after beating Jonny Evans in the air.
After the game Cristiano Ronaldo spoke of the inspirational half time team talk that Sir Ryan Giggs gave and it certainly showed as they came out. Manchester United were on the front foot for the entire second half and eventually made the break through in the 69th minute when Marc Jones picked up the ball from Nani dribbled past Marchisio before unleashing a fantastic 35 yard shot past the despairing Alexandre Oukidja in the Juventus goal.
Cristiano Ronaldo then grabbed his 3rd goal in 4 matches for Manchester United after picking up the ball on the edge of the penalty area and takes on a man before firing a powerful shot into the far corner. Manchester United's goal was a superb effort from Luis Nani who after receiving a pass from Wayne Rooney sprinted to the byline, then took on two defenders before firing the ball into the back of the net. What a turnaround. Manchester United claim the European Super Cup for the third time in their rich history.
YouTube - Juventus vs Man Utd - Jones Goal 69th minute
Cheers buddy he has been fabulous yeh, such a good signing, bit greedy but ah well
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Steve Bruce named England Manager
30th August 2014
Today the English FA have announced that Fabio Capello has finally been removed from his position as England manager after 4 years of hurt after suffering humiliating exits from World Cup 2010, 2014 and the European Championships in 2012. This will delight many fans stating that this decision should have happened after that fateful defeat against Germany in South Africa.
Former Sunderland and Everton Manager Steve Bruce has been appointed as the man to take England forward. This news has led to Managers, players and fans coming out and stating that they believe this is a fantastic decision and that Steve Bruce will be able to galvanise the team and take them forward into the European Championships in 2016.
Cheers buddy, he's a class player just so ridiculously good and really fast for a central midfielder!! I'll take a look now!
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Champions League Draw
Saturday 30th August 2014
Manchester United look ahead to the Champions League Group Stage draw where they will be seeded 1st so they can avoid other top clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and A.C Milan although it is likely that they will no fear anyone. Manchester United are attempting to do the impossible and be the first team since the great A.C Milan side in 1990 to retain the Champions League title.
3/1 Manchester United
3/1 Barcelona
9/1 Read Madrid
9/1 F.C Bayern
9/1 A.C Milan
10/1 Olympique Lyonnais
SkyBet have released their latest odds for the Champions League with Manchester United and Barcelona as the ranked favourites ahead of the draw.
MANCHESTER UNITED DRAWN IN GROUP D
Group D
A tough group but none the less, Manchester United will fancy their chances at gaining qualification to the knock out stages.
Yeh definitely I reckon I'll get through with ease!! Think I'm calling it a night for updates,
doing Wales and United takes it out of you lol!! Will do some more tomorrow!
Wales look to Euro 2016 Qualifiers
After returning victorious from the World Cup in Brazil it's straight back into action for Wales, they turn their focus to the European Championships which are back under way in September. Wales will be looking to retain their European title and will hope for a qualification group that will give them every opportunity of gaining the ability to playing in the France 2016 Finals.
Group E
Sir Ryan Giggs will certainly fancy their European Championships draw, where they will once again face the likes of Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Poland who Wales have played and won comfortably in the past and will no doubt be aiming to repeat this feat to retain that great trophy.
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United look to September 2014
After already claiming to pieces of silverware so far this season, it is no time for Manchester United to turn their focus onto the coming Champions League, League Cup and Premier League fixtures that will be taking place in September. After receiving a relatively tough draw in the Champions League it is suggested that Manchester United will be naming stronger squads in these matches.
With Manchester United returning from their pre - season they have already despatched of the likes of Chelsea and Juventus with relative ease and have won all their 4 matches so far. The Manchester United fixtures for September are as follows,
So Manchester United face a tough month where the will meet the likes of Champions League and Liverpool in the Premier League, as well as face League 1's Barnet in the Carling Cup. Manchester United will be still be fighting for five trophies this season fighting on five fronts and the best way to show this is to continue their fantastic winning run that now stretches to 14 League games.
Wales look ahead to September Fixtures
With the European Qualifying groups announced Wales now turn their focus to their fixtures that consists of 1 Friendly and 1 Qualifier.
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United return to face tough away day
Wednesday 3rd September 2014
Manchester United arrived back from their European Super Cup triumph just 2 days ago, and have travelled to Birmingham to face a Mark Hughes side that are notoriously difficult to overcome at St. Andrews. It is expected that Manchester United will make a few changes as they will no doubt have some tired faces in their squad.
Sir Ryan Giggs has spoken to the possibility of a surprise inclusion for the match against Birmingham City, a signing that somewhat slipped under the radar was a purchase of a certain Mexican Gustavo Amaya, who is a Mexican International who has been plying his trade in Rubin Kazan in the Russian League. We are unable to bring much information regarding the 18 year old.
Wednesday 3rd September 2014
EPL - Match Day 3
Birmingham
Bjorn Vleminickx (70) - Chicharito (20), Cristiano Ronaldo (28, 55), Wayne Rooney (44)
Craig Gardner sent off (20)
Rafael injured (66)
W Rooney - Chicharito
Nani - G Amaya - M Jones - C Ronaldo
G Bale - J Evans - N Vidic - Rafael
J Campodonico
MoM: Cristiano Ronaldo (9.4)
A double from Cristiano Ronaldo helped Manchester United brush aside a resilient Birmingham City, the match turned dark in the 20th minute when Craig Gardner was sent off for a horrible tackle from behind on Wayne Rooney, who luckily survived injury. This red card ended up in causing double the pain with Cristiano Ronaldo whipping in a ball to the far post for Chicharito to jump the highest and head past the despairing Ben Foster in the Birmingham goal. The second was a trademark dipping free kick from the returning Cristiano Ronaldo that made it 2 - 0 on 28 minutes. New signing Gustavo Amaya proved to be the supplier for the third just before half time as he played a delightful pass for Wayne Rooney who turned to last one in from the edge of the area. Marc Jones turned provider for United's final goal as he whipped a fantastic corner kick into the box for Cristiano Ronaldo to grab his second with a confident volley.
Most important thing with the story in my opinion is the layout if you get that well, and make it easy to read then you'll get plenty of followers
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Brilliant update yet again my man!
Cheers buddy, yeh that makes it 5 in 5 for the boy, not too shabby haha
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Focus turns to Internationals
Saturday 6th September 2014
After getting Manchester United off to a winning start to September, Sir Ryan Giggs' focus turns to preparation for Wales' European adventure. There are no surprises in the squad that has been announced by the Wales boss as the youth that is no doubt going to become incredibly important is failing to come through. But none the less, as long as Wales' strong spine stays fit then they will have every opportunity of qualifying and continuing in their successful streak.
Saturday 6th September 2014
Wales
Andy King (1, 17, 72), Ched Evans (20), Gareth Bale (21), Jack Collison (40), Marc Jones (66)
C Evans
A King
G Bale - A Ramsey - M Jones - J Collison
N Taylor - J Collins - A Williams - C Gunter
W Hennessey
MoM: Andy King (9.6)
Andy King returned from injury in and scored an incredible hat trick against a woeful Bhutan side, many pundits and parts of the media stated that this match was a waste of time and that the victory cannot be used to judge the strength of the team. The goal of the game was an incredible strike from the fantastic Andy King who fired a shot from 45 yards that beat the despairing keeper to pour on the pain.
YouTube - Wales vs Bhutan - King Goal 72nd minute
Wednesday 10th September 2014
Wales
Jack Collison (6 ), Marc Jones (9), Ched Evans (17, 74, 76), Andy King (63) - Rony Ritter (71)
Daniel Vogeli sent of (84)
C Evans
A King
G Bale - A Ramsey - M Jones - J Collison
N Taylor - J Collins - A Williams - C Gunter
W Hennessey
MoM: Ched Evans (9.6)
Wales romped to 6 - 0 victory as they got their European campaign off to a winning start. It was an extremely strong performance from the Welsh with Ched Evans scoring a superb hat trick. This win put's Wales straight to the top of Group E and they will no doubt be hoping to maintain their early season form to make this place their own to secure qualification for their third consecutive major finals. The pick of the goals was a wonder goal from the sensational Marc Jones who turned 19 in August capped a fantastic midfield performance with a confident left footed strike from distance.
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Manchester United player profile:
Gustavo Amaya is a tenacious ball winning central midfielder, pairing the ability to put in a fantastic tackle and picking a pass to start an attack, as well as being able to score from range.
Sir Ryan Giggs likes players who have a creative streak and a die hard attitude to work for the team, and the work ethic and technique that this boy posses is immediately visible when you see him on the pitch. There have even been comparisons being made saying that he has Paul Scholes' passing range and Roy Keane's midfield tenacity.
It is easy to see why these comparisons have been made even after the young Mexican has only made 1 appearance for Manchester United when he played against Birmingham City. His tackling ability were evident in that match where he put an incredible industrious performance in for the Red Devils, he also showed signs of his passing range as he beds in with new players around him as he set up Wayne Rooney's goal with a great defence cutting pass.
Gustavo started his career in Argentina with Argentinos, after his family fled Mexico when he was just a child. His stay at club Argentinos was only short lived after he moved in 2013 to Rubin Kazan for a fee of £2.3M. At the age of 14 he was already forcing his way into first team football and was beginning to draw attention from some top clubs in Europe.
So far in his 4 year career Gustavo has made 91 appearances for club sides scoring 4 goals and assisting 11 more. His talent has always been apparent and it was club scout Patrik Andersson who was sent to write up a report on the then 17 year old Manchester United agreed to sign him in January 2014 however this would be in August 2014, when he arrived at Manchester United for a fee of £4M.
Gus has already made 20 appearances scoring 4 goals for his home nation Mexico and played in the World Cup, it is believed that Sir Ryan agreed the fee earlier in the year believing that once other clubs became aware of his talents they would attempt to sign the talented youngster.
Gustavo Amaya Attributes
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that is one immmense Regen
Yeh looking to play him as long term replacement of Fletcher alongside Marc Jones, should be a great midfield partnership then
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Manchester United face Liverpool in early clash
Saturday 13th September 2014
MANCHESTER UNITED VS LIVERPOOL
Live from Old Trafford, Manchester
Good afternoon, I'm Jeff Stelling and welcome to Sky Sports coverage of a fiercely anticipated match between two most successful English clubs. We are at Old Trafford where we are expecting a capacity crowd of over 95,000 fans.
I'm here joined by Jamie Redknapp and we will be looking at the game and both teams chances. With Manchester United seemingly in unbeatable form at the moment and Liverpool suffering a recent defeat against West Ham, it looks like there can only be one outcome at Old Trafford today. Rafa Benitez doesn't try to hide his belief that Liverpool can get something out of this game and that they aim to show Manchester United what they can do. What do you make of both team's chances today then Jamie?
I really think that Manchester United will certainly be the massive favourites but I am sure that it's going to be a really exciting match as this always is. Rafa Benitez will no doubt want to get one over on Manchester United after suffering 4 defeats to Sir Ryan Giggs' side last season with an aggregate score of 11 - 2 in favour of United. I really think that they need to take the game to United and put them on the back foot.
With Cristiano Ronaldo back at United though, they are just such a potent attacking force and he has already scored 5 goals in 5 games for them, so that shows that he is certainly making a massive impact once again.
I'm going to say home win 1 - 0 United, I just think they will be too strong for Liverpool today, they'll give it a good go but I just can't see them overcoming United.
Manchester United Lineup:
Subs: P Evra, C Smalling, M Carrick, A Valencia, D Beckham, M Nelson, D Berbatov
So Gustavo Amaya starts for Manchester United in their 4 - 2 - 4 formation, it's certainly an attacking lineup. This definitely shows that United will be looking to take the game to Liverpool and putting them on the back foot. Manchester United will be looking to utilise the strength in the wide areas with Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani the main threat, but there's also the ever present Rafael and Gareth Bale who work incredibly hard from their full backs.
Sir Ryan Giggs on Liverpool match
"Well this is always a great encounter both teams will show incredible passion and I'm sure that it's going to be a great match. (On Gustavo inclusion) He's a great young talent, with a fantastic work rate, and I am looking for someone to play the Fletcher role whilst he remains suspended he fits the bill perfectly. I am sure he'll rise to the occasion."
Liverpool Lineup:
Subs: B Amos, G Bocaly, D Wilson, D Santon, L Barrios, G Johnson, B Wilkins
So Liverpool line up in their favoured 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 formation, and will no doubt be looking for Luis Suarez to cut in and and provide support for Fernando Llorente up front. Liverpool will want to send out a warning to other title challengers by beating Manchester United, this is a great opportunity.
Rafa Benitez has spoken to the media ahead of the match and has said that they hope to exploit the youngster Gustavo Amaya who starts in midfield for United, and attempt to overrun them. He also spoke and stated that he believed this was the time that Liverpool would overcome their rivals.
Manchester United vs Liverpool - Live Commentary
1240: Welcome to Sky Sports coverage of Manchester United vs Liverpool, as the early kick off today. This is their third meeting in 2014 with the other two both resulting in a Manchester United victory on aggregate working out at 7 - 1 in favour of the red devils.
1245: Manchester United get us under way in this early season spectacular, with both
teams looking at putting one over on their fierce rivals. It's a fabulous day here in Old Trafford sun shining perfect weather for this spectacle.
1247: Close - Manchester United are immediately on the the front foot and after some good
work from young Gustavo Amaya who wins the ball in midfield, Marc Jones picks up the ball and fires a powerful shot that cracks off the bar thanks to an athletic save from Pepe Reina - Nearly a perfect start.
1250: Fantastic save from Reina, Marc Jones picks up the ball in midfield bombs forward past a languid Raul Meireles plays the ball to Wayne Rooney and he unleashes a power effort at goal to be punched away by Reina. Liverpool under alot of pressure in the early stages.
BBC Radio 5 Live Analyst Pat Nevin: "Two fantastic saves from Pepe Reina there,
Manchester United could be 2 - 0 up in a matter of 6 minutes, fantastic start from the Red Devils they certainly look fired up and ready for this match."
1300: Close again for United, Marc Jones puts in a fantastic corner kick for Nemanja Vidic to head just over the bar. Liverpool really struggling to get into the game.
1304: Manchester United start an expert counter attacking move with Gustavo Amaya at the heart of it before he plays it to Marc Jones who plays a great ball to Wayne Rooney who smashes just over the bar from 25 yards.
1310: Liverpool's first chance they have a free kick 20 yards out but Daniel Agger smashes it straight into the ball and out for a corner. Which Campodonico gathers comfortably.
giggsisgod on Twitter: "That Mexican boy Gustavo looks fantastic in midfield, looks comfortable on the ball and not scared of putting in a tackle."
Have to agree with you there, he really does look like a top draw player.
1312: What an effort, talking of the devil. Nani goes on a mazy run down the left flank,
beating Zabaleta as though he wasn't there, draws the ball back to the young Mexican and he lashes a powerful shot that ricochet's off the bar and out for a goal kick. - What an effort!
1314: Should have scored, should have scored, fantastic interception from Gustavo Amaya before he plays a fabulous pass out to the right flank to Cristiano Ronaldo who sprints down the right flank beats Bocchetti for pace and fired a shot at Reina who parries it to Wayne Rooney who is adjudged to have pushed Daniel Agger. - So close for United they are dominating this match.
1317: Another clear cut chance for United, Gareth Bale wins the ball fabulously from ex United Tom Cleverley, Wayne Rooney picks up the ball and plays a great through ball for Chicharito unleashes a shot that would have gone in if it wasn't for the spectacular Pepe Reina, then the rebound comes out for Wayne Rooney who fires the ball into Daniel Agger and it comes free in the box with Chicharito unleashing another powerful left foot shot and it's again saved. Pepe Reina is in fantasic form, he's having a stormer in goal.
1320: Big tackles going in, in midfield Gustavo Amaya is bossing it some fabulously timed efforts. What a player he is.
BBC Sport's Phil McNulty at Old Trafford: "Liverpool cannot get near United today, it could be 4 or 5 already to the Red Devils. Every time United go forward they look like scoring and every time Liverpool attempt to push forward Nani, Ronaldo, Marc Jones all look dangerous on the break. What a game so far."
1322: Free kick 20 yards out, Cristiano Ronaldo steps up...
1323: Blasted straight into the wall, what a waste, it must be a matter of time before United break down this stubborn Liverpool defence.
1324: Gustavo Amaya has a powerful shot deflected wide after a great block from Daniel Agger, the following corner is punched clear by Reina with the resulting shot flying wide.
1326: Shot on target for Liverpool!!! Fernando Llorente fires a powerful shot from range, but well claimed by Campodonico.
1327: GOALFLASH Manchester United 1 - 0 Liverpool (Chicharito)
United goal: After all Liverpool's defending it's a terrible goal to concede, Pepe Reina plays a
goal kick forward with Marc Jones winning the header over Maxi Rodriguez. This leaves Chicharito running clean through who takes the ball around Reina before slotting into the net. - Expert!
1330: First yellow card of the day and it goes to, Nemanja Vidic who goes in a bit hard on
Fernando Llorente, a bit of a nothing challenge that.
1332: Half-time Manchester United 1 - 0 Liverpool
BBC Sport's Phil McNulty at Old Trafford: "It's all been to easy for Mancheter United today,
they've dominated midfield, their defence is solid and Nani and Ronaldo are causing all sorts of problems. Their going to have to work hard in the second half."
BBC Radio 5 live summariser Pat Nevin: "Manchester United are in complete control, Liverpool
look in tatters, they are lucky to only be 1 - 0 down. Liverpool have only had 1 shot on target so far. Liverpool look lost without Steven Gerrard in midfield, they are going to have to improve."
1343: Liverpool get us back under way in the second half, no new faces as we kick off.
1344: Manchester United could have made it 2, should have made it 2. Gustavo Amaya makes space for himself before playing a great ball to the far post and Ronaldo had stopped his run if he had continued would be 2 - 0 to United.
1347: Again, Cristiano Ronaldo bombed forward down the right flank after picking up the ball from Rafael and unleashes a powerful shot that is parried away by Pepe Reina, unbelievable keeping today from the Spaniard.
1352: Chance for Liverpool, Lucas plays a fabulous 50 yard pass over the top to Tom Cleverley
who cuts back and plays a great cross back into the box, with Maxi Rodriguez heading a weak header at the bar. United fell asleep for a second there.
1355: Some more fabulous tackles coming in from the United midfield, really is a great match to watch. Liverpool beginning to find a foothold though, after an hour of play!
liverpooltillidie on Twitter: "Come on Liverpool we have hope, that chance could have got us back in and we haven't got out of 1st gear yet. Come on the Reds!!
1358: Fantastic save from Jose Campodonico in the United goal, Fernando Llorente fires a powerful shot from the edge of the area for it to be tipped over the bar. Top draw.
1400: GOALFLASH Manchester United 2 - 0 Liverpool (Evans)
United goal: Manchester United win a corner after Rooney is played clean through from a
superb 65 yard pass from Marc Jones. Who then takes the corner low to the front post to Jonny Evans who controls the ball and fires a low shot past Reina - Simples.
1401: Glenn Johnson comes on for Maxi Rodriguez, odd change that from Rafa.
BBC Sport's Phil McNulty at Old Trafford: "Game over - it's early doors but Liverpool just cannot break down the United defence after all Reina's work in goal they concede two cheap goals. It's been too easy for United."
1403: Should be 3 - Wayne Rooney receives the ball from Marc Jones, turns is clean through but blasts the shot well over Reina's goal, what a waste.
1408: Substitution for United, Valencia comes on for Nani who appears to be limping slightly, think it's just precautionary.
1412: After some fabulous work from Gustavo who puts in a fabulous tackle in midfield,
Wayne Rooney gets played into space tries to take it around Shawcross but loses the ball, and also his head he pulls Ryan back and its a yellow for Wayne Rooney, he looks frustrated out there, he's missed some good opportunities.
1420: More changes for United, Evra comes on for Gareth Bale and Michael Carrick comes on for Gustavo Amaya who receives a standing ovation as he walks from the pitch in his home debut. - What a performance from the 18 year old.
1424: Should be 3 - Manchester United's Michael Carrick plays a superb ball through for Chicharito who's effort is saved well by Pepe Reina, unbelievable this keeper today.
1430: United have gone into counter attacking mode and it is working wonders, it
really should be 3 again, Cristiano Ronaldo sprints down the left flank before pulling a great cross into the box for substitute Antonio Valencia to head against the bar, so close from United there.
1432: We're into injury time here at Old Trafford with United still pushing for a third.
irwtliverpool on Twitter: Shocking, shocking, shocking from us today!! Rafa Out!!
1433: Off the line - Evra plays a spectacular ball into the box for Chicharito who takes it around Reina who gets a hand to it, it's rolling towards the goal before Daniel Agger gets there to lash it out for a throw - Living on the edge Liverpool here.
1435: Full time - Manchester United 2 - 0 Liverpool
Easy victory for United today, if it wasn't for an outstanding performance from Pepe Reina
it could have been 6's and 7's as we know Manchester United can get here at Old Trafford. The Liverpool player's will have to take a long hard look at themselves after today's performance.
Saturday 13th September 2014
EPL - Match Day 4
Manchester United
Chicharito (35), Jonny Evans (60)
MoM: Pepe Reina (8.1)
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Amazing regens there. Good luck with man utd. Have a look at my new story-The Cardiff one couldn't kick off because of a computer crash which also took my Scotland one away. Anyways, a new story's here. You might find it interesting...
http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/f116/take-that-dad-t68457.html
http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/f116/take-that-dad-t68457.html
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