Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Manchester United’s top-four hopes were hit as they conceded a half-time lead once more to be held to a 1-1 draw by Southampton thanks to Che Adams’ 47th-minute goal. Cristiano Ronaldo almost put Man Utd ahead at Old Trafford early on, but his effort was …
Read More »Man Utd edge past Crystal Palace to give Rangnick winning start
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A superb goal by Fred gave Ralf Rangnick a winning start as Manchester United’s intern manager as they beat Crystal Palace 1-0. United enjoyed the majority of the first-half possession and their first sight at goal came after five minutes when Alex Telles fired …
Read More »Ronaldo’s brace inspires Man Utd to victory over Arsenal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Manchester United secured a 3-2 comeback win in a thrilling contest against Arsenal at Old Trafford. Arsenal took the lead on 13 minutes in bizarre circumstances, Emile Smith Rowe firing in from outside the box while David De Gea …
Read More »Jorginho penalty rescues a draw for Chelsea
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jorginho’s second-half penalty rescued a 1-1 draw for Chelsea against Manchester United as the Blues had their lead at the top of the table cut to only one point. The visitors, led by Michael Carrick for the first time in the Premier League, had …
Read More »Man City ease past Man Utd to claim bragging rights
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | David De Gea was the star performer but he could not prevent Manchester United from falling to a 2-0 defeat to rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford. The champions went ahead on seven minutes when Eric Bailly diverted Joao Cancelo’s cross into his own net. …
Read More »Superb Ronaldo steers Man Utd back to winning ways
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brilliant goal and created another as Manchester United ended their four-match winless run with a 3-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs started brightly and after Son Heung-min fired over, Cristian Romero had a goal ruled out for offside. Ronaldo gave Man …
Read More »Salah bangs hat-trick as Liverpool thump Man Utd
🔴 FT: Man United 0 Liverpool 5 London, UK| THE INDEPENDENT | Mohamed Salah crowned an outstanding individual display with a hat-trick and an assist as Liverpool recorded their biggest away win against Manchester United. Liverpool raced into an early 2-0 lead, Naby Keita arrowing Salah’s pass home for a fifth-minute …
Read More »Leicester end Man Utd’s 29 match unbeaten on the road in thrilling victory
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Late goals by Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka earned Leicester City a thrilling 4-2 victory that ended Manchester United’s 29-match unbeaten away run. Mason Greenwood put Man Utd in front after 19 minutes with a ferocious angled drive from distance. Leicester equalised 12 minutes later as …
Read More »Townsend’s second-half strike earns Everton point at Old Trafford
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Andros Townsend scored for the second successive week to earn Everton a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, as Manchester United were denied the chance to go top of the Premier League. Townsend, who scored for Crystal Palace at the same venue last season, converted …
Read More »Villa stun Man Utd late on, Bruno skies penalty
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kortney Hause scored a late winner before Bruno Fernandes missed a stoppage-time penalty as Aston Villa recorded a rare Premier League victory over Manchester United, winning 1-0 at Old Trafford. Man Utd were on top early on, but Villa missed two great chances to …
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