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Date: Sunday, 26 January 2014; Venue: Bramall Lane, Sheffield; Kickoff: 13:00 GMT
League One strugglers Sheffield United will be targeting another Fa Cup upset in their fourth round tie at home to Premier League club Fulham.
The Blades won away at Villa Park to set up this tie whilst Rene Meulensteen’s side needed a replay to get past Norwich and remain in the oldest knockout football competition in the world.
Nigel Clough and United can be confident about their chances as they never lost to Fulham in a League Cup or Fa Cup tie in eight previous meetings. The last time these two sides met in the Premier League – some seven years ago – the Blades recorded a 2-0 win.
Knocking Aston Villa out of this competition is the only victory earned by the Blades in the New Year so far. I witnessed their last outing, a 2-...
Date: Sunday, 26 January 2014; Venue: Bramall Lane, Sheffield; Kickoff: 13:00 GMT
League One strugglers Sheffield United will be targeting another Fa Cup upset in their fourth round tie at home to Premier League club Fulham.
The Blades won away at Villa Park to set up this tie whilst Rene Meulensteen’s side needed a replay to get past Norwich and remain in the oldest knockout football competition in the world.
Nigel Clough and United can be confident about their chances as they never lost to Fulham in a League Cup or Fa Cup tie in eight previous meetings. The last time these two sides met in the Premier League – some seven years ago – the Blades recorded a 2-0 win.
Knocking Aston Villa out of this competition is the only victory earned by the Blades in the New Year so far. I witnessed their last outing, a 2-...
- 1/26/2014
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Swansea made history by winning at Old Trafford thanks to Wayne Routledge’s early chip and a late Wilfried Bony header. Manchester United fell at the first Fa Cup hurdle despite Javier Hernandez scoring as substitute Fabio was sent off.
Defeat for the Red Devils – their fifth at home in all competitions this term – increases the pressure on David Moyes. United are still in the Capital One Cup, but look short of strength to defend their Premier League title and make a big splash in the Champions League.
Wayne Rooney joined a lengthy injury list for the hosts as Moyes made six changes from the home loss to Tottenham Hotspur on New Year’s Day. Defenders Nemnaja Vidic and Patrice Evra were rested completely whilst Michael Carrick, David De Gea and Adnan Janzuaj dropped to the bench.
The Red Devils handed rare starts to Anders Lindegaard,...
Swansea made history by winning at Old Trafford thanks to Wayne Routledge’s early chip and a late Wilfried Bony header. Manchester United fell at the first Fa Cup hurdle despite Javier Hernandez scoring as substitute Fabio was sent off.
Defeat for the Red Devils – their fifth at home in all competitions this term – increases the pressure on David Moyes. United are still in the Capital One Cup, but look short of strength to defend their Premier League title and make a big splash in the Champions League.
Wayne Rooney joined a lengthy injury list for the hosts as Moyes made six changes from the home loss to Tottenham Hotspur on New Year’s Day. Defenders Nemnaja Vidic and Patrice Evra were rested completely whilst Michael Carrick, David De Gea and Adnan Janzuaj dropped to the bench.
The Red Devils handed rare starts to Anders Lindegaard,...
- 1/5/2014
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
copyright Andrew Orchard
Date: Sunday, 5 January; Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester; Kickoff: 16:30 GMT
Manchester United take on Swansea in the Fa Cup third round knowing they have never lost a home meeting with the South Wales side.
A 4-1 away victory for the Red Devils at the Liberty Stadium on the opening day of the Premier League season ensured David Moyes won his first competitive game in charge. Both he and Michael Laudrup have depleted squads for this encounter as United and the Swans are missing players from their attacks.
The Red Devils saw a run of six straight wins in all competitions stopped by Tottenham Hotspur on New Year’s Day. Home form is a concern for Moyes as his team have only record victory in two of the last five at Old Trafford.
Swansea meanwhile are on seven-match winless streak and picked up just a single Premier League point during the festive period.
Date: Sunday, 5 January; Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester; Kickoff: 16:30 GMT
Manchester United take on Swansea in the Fa Cup third round knowing they have never lost a home meeting with the South Wales side.
A 4-1 away victory for the Red Devils at the Liberty Stadium on the opening day of the Premier League season ensured David Moyes won his first competitive game in charge. Both he and Michael Laudrup have depleted squads for this encounter as United and the Swans are missing players from their attacks.
The Red Devils saw a run of six straight wins in all competitions stopped by Tottenham Hotspur on New Year’s Day. Home form is a concern for Moyes as his team have only record victory in two of the last five at Old Trafford.
Swansea meanwhile are on seven-match winless streak and picked up just a single Premier League point during the festive period.
- 1/4/2014
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
According to Goal.com, Fc Copenhagen full-back Bryan Oviedo has hinted that he would consider a move to Manchester United if Sir Alex Ferguson was to put a bid in for him. The 22-year-old joins a list of players which the Old Trafford club are rumoured to looking at to challenge Patrice Evra next season with Leighton Baines, Neil Taylor and Ashley Cole also reportedly eyed.
Oviedo’s impressive performances for the Danish side led him to become a regular starting player for the team and even grab 2 goals since joining from Costa Rican club Deportivo Saprissa in 2010.
The Costa Rican international was flattered to hear that Manchester United were interested and welcomed any offer:
“I was very proud the first time I saw my name in the English newspapers regarding interest from Manchester United and it made me even more motivated and determined to improve as a player”
He...
Oviedo’s impressive performances for the Danish side led him to become a regular starting player for the team and even grab 2 goals since joining from Costa Rican club Deportivo Saprissa in 2010.
The Costa Rican international was flattered to hear that Manchester United were interested and welcomed any offer:
“I was very proud the first time I saw my name in the English newspapers regarding interest from Manchester United and it made me even more motivated and determined to improve as a player”
He...
- 8/4/2012
- by Matt Robinson
- Obsessed with Film
Man United are looking to snap up Swansea City’s left-sided full-back Neil Taylor, according to the Manchester Evening News.
The 23-year-old up-and-comer began his career in the training academy of United’s local rivals, Manchester City, and has been one to watch recently as a member of Stuart Pearce’s Olympics team.
Old Trafford boss Alex Ferguson has struggled to find suitable support for Patrice Evra, and has stated that doing so is one of his top priorities this summer. However, it is the opinion of many that he would defer to Everton defender Leighton Baines, even if Taylor is unquestionably in his line of sight also.
Taylor has demonstrated strong performances recently, both in his Premier League debut last term, and his stint during Team Gb’s Olympic quarter-finals chase.
Swansea boss Michael Laudrup is currently batting away several major squads making advances on his key players, including...
The 23-year-old up-and-comer began his career in the training academy of United’s local rivals, Manchester City, and has been one to watch recently as a member of Stuart Pearce’s Olympics team.
Old Trafford boss Alex Ferguson has struggled to find suitable support for Patrice Evra, and has stated that doing so is one of his top priorities this summer. However, it is the opinion of many that he would defer to Everton defender Leighton Baines, even if Taylor is unquestionably in his line of sight also.
Taylor has demonstrated strong performances recently, both in his Premier League debut last term, and his stint during Team Gb’s Olympic quarter-finals chase.
Swansea boss Michael Laudrup is currently batting away several major squads making advances on his key players, including...
- 8/3/2012
- by Shaun Munro
- Obsessed with Film
Swansea City recorded a historic victory against their equally skilled ball playing counterparts, Arsenal, in a fantastic fixture at the Liberty Stadium this afternoon.
Thierry Henry‘s potential return to Premier League action was not the only highly anticipated aspect of this game, with many looking forward to the prospect of two of the most effective passing teams in the league locking horns to see who were the true pass masters.
The visitors didn’t take long in stamping their authority on the game with Robin van Persie putting Arsenal ahead after just four minutes. Andrey Arshavin’s perfectly weighted pass found the Premier League’s top scorer, who shrugged off the best efforts of Steven Caulker to dismantle his attack on goal, to fire past Michel Vorm in the Swansea goal.
Van Persie wasn’t finished their either as he appeared to be a threat to the scoreline with every attack he made,...
Thierry Henry‘s potential return to Premier League action was not the only highly anticipated aspect of this game, with many looking forward to the prospect of two of the most effective passing teams in the league locking horns to see who were the true pass masters.
The visitors didn’t take long in stamping their authority on the game with Robin van Persie putting Arsenal ahead after just four minutes. Andrey Arshavin’s perfectly weighted pass found the Premier League’s top scorer, who shrugged off the best efforts of Steven Caulker to dismantle his attack on goal, to fire past Michel Vorm in the Swansea goal.
Van Persie wasn’t finished their either as he appeared to be a threat to the scoreline with every attack he made,...
- 1/15/2012
- by Kyle Gammon
- Obsessed with Film
Date: Saturday 24 September 2011
Kick off: 15:00n BST
Location: Stamford Bridge
Competition: Barclays Premier League
Referee: Mike Dean
Watch highlights on BBC Motd
Chelsea will be desperate for a win in their 3pm kick-off against Swansea this afternoon and trying to forget their loss to Man Utd last weekend as they were beaten 3-1 at Old Trafford. A positive to take out of the game for Blues boss Andre Villa-Boas was that Fernando Torres scored and looked a threat throughout the game. A Super Sunday defeat is always hard to take but they should realistically be getting a win over Swansea which would push them closer to the top 2 Man City and Man Utd. However, they did beat Fulham in midweek in a League Cup tie which will boost their confidence up a little bit more.
Swansea will be heading into this game also full of confidence as they...
Kick off: 15:00n BST
Location: Stamford Bridge
Competition: Barclays Premier League
Referee: Mike Dean
Watch highlights on BBC Motd
Chelsea will be desperate for a win in their 3pm kick-off against Swansea this afternoon and trying to forget their loss to Man Utd last weekend as they were beaten 3-1 at Old Trafford. A positive to take out of the game for Blues boss Andre Villa-Boas was that Fernando Torres scored and looked a threat throughout the game. A Super Sunday defeat is always hard to take but they should realistically be getting a win over Swansea which would push them closer to the top 2 Man City and Man Utd. However, they did beat Fulham in midweek in a League Cup tie which will boost their confidence up a little bit more.
Swansea will be heading into this game also full of confidence as they...
- 9/24/2011
- by Nathan Carr
- Obsessed with Film
What better place to start this week than at the beginning? Kind of like Genesis, nothing to do with Phil Collins mind, I refer to that story of God creating the world in seven days. I’m not here for theological debate mind you, despite being told I am quite the pub philosopher.
Following a similar tack to Genesis, with Arsene Wenger assuming the role of God, the Frenchman plucked Arsenal from the doldrums of Bruce Rioch. Light from where there was once only dark, creating stars from nothing and so on and so forth.
The simile would be even more fitting if Genesis then detailed God’s master plan of removing the stars and replacing them with eco-friendly, energy saving light bulbs, a result of the seventh day resting on transfer deadline day. Why one would only be able to purchase light bulbs during the transfer window I don’t know,...
Following a similar tack to Genesis, with Arsene Wenger assuming the role of God, the Frenchman plucked Arsenal from the doldrums of Bruce Rioch. Light from where there was once only dark, creating stars from nothing and so on and so forth.
The simile would be even more fitting if Genesis then detailed God’s master plan of removing the stars and replacing them with eco-friendly, energy saving light bulbs, a result of the seventh day resting on transfer deadline day. Why one would only be able to purchase light bulbs during the transfer window I don’t know,...
- 9/20/2011
- by Jack Hussey
- Obsessed with Film
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