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At Manchester United it is customary to blame it on Moyes...

At Manchester United it is customary to blame it on Moyes...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Fans favourite punching bag, manager David Moyes, had it again, this time on twitter when the fans vented out their anger for not including Juan Mata.

PHOTOS: Agony for Manchester United as Fulham grab a point

PHOTOS: Agony for Manchester United as Fulham grab a point

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

An injury-time goal from Fulham's Darren Bent inflicted more pain on champions Manchester United as the bottom club rescued a 2-2 Premier League draw on Sunday, adding fuel to the fire for manager David Moyes's critics.

Ferguson's best and worst signings at Manchester United

Ferguson's best and worst signings at Manchester United

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Alex Ferguson was a keen promoter of home-grown talent but his incredible collection of silverware would not have been possible without some stunning transfer coups for Manchester United. Here are some of the best and worst Ferguson signings.

Mata could prove much needed shot in the arm for United

Mata could prove much needed shot in the arm for United

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Spain playmaker Juan Mata will bring flair and crowd-pleasing skills when he completes his move to Manchester United but the ailing Premier League champions need more than that to resurrect their season.

EPL PHOTOS: Moyes can smile as United sink Swansea; Chelsea on top

EPL PHOTOS: Moyes can smile as United sink Swansea; Chelsea on top

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Manchester United returned to winning ways after three straight defeats with a 2-0 Premier League home victory over Swansea City on Saturday, avenging last week's FA Cup loss to the Welsh club.

Rooney escapes United gloom for warmer climes

Rooney escapes United gloom for warmer climes

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Wayne Rooney has briefly escaped Manchester United's winter of discontent and has been sent to warmer climes to recover from a groin injury, manager David Moyes said on Friday.

Monaco's Falcao set for Manchester United loan move

Monaco's Falcao set for Manchester United loan move

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Monaco striker Radamel Falcao will join Manchester United on a season long loan, a source close to the deal told Reuters on Monday.

Suarez would be greatest not to win award: Gerrard

Suarez would be greatest not to win award: Gerrard

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Liverpool's Luis Suarez will be the greatest player not to win one of England's player of the year awards if he is overlooked this season, according to his captain Steven Gerrard.

Rooney may not get chance to vent frustration on Chelsea

Rooney may not get chance to vent frustration on Chelsea

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Wayne Rooney will be desperate to vent his frustration on Chelsea in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final following his controversial omission from the Manchester United team to play Real Madrid this week.

European Roundup Photos: Man United, Bayern, Barca roll on

European Roundup Photos: Man United, Bayern, Barca roll on

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Barcelona cemented their commanding positions at the top of their respective leagues with victories over the weekend.

Rooney puts United 10 points clear, Chelsea lose

Rooney puts United 10 points clear, Chelsea lose

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

Wayne Rooney's hot scoring streak continued on Saturday as he fired Manchester United 10 points clear in the Premier League title race with the only goal in a 1-0 victory at Fulham.

Argentina, the Netherlands have rich history to live up to

Argentina, the Netherlands have rich history to live up to

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

If the past is any guide, we should be in for something memorable on Wednesday in Sao Paulo when the Netherlands meet Argentina in the World Cup semi-final at the Corinthians arena.

Suarez admits dive but says is picked on by media

Suarez admits dive but says is picked on by media

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Controversial Liverpool striker Luis Suarez believes he is picked on by the British media but admits that he did dive earlier this season in a Premier League match.

Wilson ushers in new Manchester United era with debut double

Wilson ushers in new Manchester United era with debut double

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Manchester United's past and future collided as debutant James Wilson scored twice in a 3-1 win over Hull City on Tuesday that marked the end of stalwart Nemanja Vidic's Old Trafford career and set tongues wagging about Ryan Giggs.

Liverpool will strengthen in January, says Rodgers

Liverpool will strengthen in January, says Rodgers

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Liverpool will have funds to strengthen their squad in January after the last transfer window left it thin on the ground, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Friday.

It's Coleen who calls the shots regarding Rooney's transfer

It's Coleen who calls the shots regarding Rooney's transfer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Amid transfer confusion, wife, Coleen Rooney is pleading hubby Wayne not to move abroad.

Messi in contention for UEFA player of the Year honour

Messi in contention for UEFA player of the Year honour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Once again Barcelona's Lionel Messi leads the race for UEFA Player of the Year, 2012-13.

Podolski on target as Arsenal cruise past Liverpool

Podolski on target as Arsenal cruise past Liverpool

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Arsenal kick-started their Premier League season at the expense of Liverpool with new signings Lukas Podolski and Santi Cazorla both opening their accounts in a comfortable 2-0 win at Anfield.

Tottenham's Bale named English PFA player of the year

Tottenham's Bale named English PFA player of the year

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gareth Bale became only the third man to be named the English Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year and young player of the year in the same season on Sunday.

Wenger's moans are a compliment, says Everton's Martinez

Wenger's moans are a compliment, says Everton's Martinez

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes criticism of his side by Arsenal's Arsene Wenger should be seen as a compliment but he is keen to avoid complacency seeping into his squad ahead of Saturday's home game against Fulham.

Liverpool's 'trickster' Suarez tops EPL scoring charts

Liverpool's 'trickster' Suarez tops EPL scoring charts

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Liverpool's Luis Suarez scored his second hat-trick of the season to top the Premier League scoring charts on Saturday, the Uruguayan taking his tally to 21 with some lethal finishing in the 4-0 thrashing of Wigan Athletic.

Dutch crush France to reach last eight

Dutch crush France to reach last eight

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

Netherlands qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 with a 4-1 win over France which left the hopes of the World Cup runners-up hanging by a thread on Friday.

Euro soccer roundup: United down Arsenal; Bayern set Bundesliga record

Euro soccer roundup: United down Arsenal; Bayern set Bundesliga record

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Manchester United ended Arsenal's 15-game unbeaten away run in all competitions with a 1-0 Premier League win at Old Trafford. Unbeaten Barcelona moved three points clear in La Liga with a 4-1 victory at Real Betis, while Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 5-1 win over Real Sociedad. Bayern Munich extended their unbeaten record to 37 games with a 3-0 triumph over Augsburg in the Bundesliga.

United's pampered players humbled by Munich memories

United's pampered players humbled by Munich memories

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Manchester United players need to remember the legacy of those affected by the Munich air disaster because the aftermath of the tragedy is part of what makes the club great, Ryan Giggs said on the 55th anniversary on Wednesday.

City's Barry charged with insulting match official

City's Barry charged with insulting match official

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Manchester City's Gareth Barry has been charged with abusing a match official by the Football Association (FA) as the fallout from Sunday's Manchester derby continues.

Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Wayne Rooney scored twice against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday to reach 200 Manchester United goals as he enjoys a new lease of life under David Moyes who thinks he can become one of the club's greatest predators.

Wayne Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Wayne Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Wayne Rooney scored twice against Bayer Leverkusen to reach 200 Manchester United goals as he enjoys a new lease of life under David Moyes who thinks he can become one of the club's greatest predators.

Ba double leads Newcastle to victory over 10-man Wigan

Ba double leads Newcastle to victory over 10-man Wigan

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Demba Ba helped injury-hit Newcastle United end a sequence of four successive English Premier League defeats by grabbing two goals in a 3-0 victory over 10-man Wigan Athletic on Monday.

City's Aguero is Premier League's most lethal striker

City's Aguero is Premier League's most lethal striker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero sets his sights on Chelsea on Sunday bolstered by statistics proving his strike rate since joining the club is the best in Premier League history.

Rooney is still very much part of our team, insists Carrick

Rooney is still very much part of our team, insists Carrick

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Manchester United's Michael Carrick in support of the unsettled striker Wayne Rooney has said that he is 'one of the team' and all the players were with him.

FA charge Manchester City's Adebayor

FA charge Manchester City's Adebayor

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been charged with violent and improper conduct during Saturday's 4-2 Premier League win over visitors Arsenal, the English Football Association.

EPL: Worrying times for Mancini but Wenger is buoyant

EPL: Worrying times for Mancini but Wenger is buoyant

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Both their sides are unbeaten and are well-placed in the Premier League table on nine points but Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was clearly the happier after his side drew 1-1 at the fortress-like home of Roberto Mancini's Manchester City on Sunday.

Arsenal build momentum in France before trip to City

Arsenal build momentum in France before trip to City

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Arsenal's 2-1 Champions League win at Montpellier on Tuesday was another sign the club is building real momentum this season, and it could not have come at a better time with Premier League champions Manchester City up next.

Dutch defender Buttner moves to Man United

Dutch defender Buttner moves to Man United

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Uncapped Dutch defender Alexander Buttner completed his move from Vitesse Arnhem to Manchester United on Tuesday, signing a five-year contract with the Premier League club.

Liverpool beaten on opening day, Arsenal draw

Liverpool beaten on opening day, Arsenal draw

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Brendan Rodgers endured a sorry Premier League start as Liverpool boss with a 3-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion on the opening day of the season on Saturday while Arsenal, without Robin van Persie, were held 0-0 by Sunderland.

Fergie backs 'Fab four' for goal glut reminiscent of 1999

Fergie backs 'Fab four' for goal glut reminiscent of 1999

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has sent a stern warning to rivals that his forwards Wayne Rooney, Robin Van Persie, Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez could emulate his 'Fab four' strikers from the 1999 treble winning season, scoring goals at will.

Man United close in on title with easy win over Stoke

Man United close in on title with easy win over Stoke

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Sunderland won their first match under new manager Paolo Di Canio, beating Newcastle United 3-0 in a thunderous Tyne-Wear derby to ease their Premier League relegation woes on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Dutch pay heavy price for sloppy finishing

PHOTOS: Dutch pay heavy price for sloppy finishing

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Among the favourites for Euro 2012 and boasting two of the hottest forwards on the continent, Netherlands produced a shocking display of finishing in their 1-0 defeat by Denmark on Friday that could cost them dear.

United 'legend-in-making' Falcao gets roaring reception at Old Trafford

United 'legend-in-making' Falcao gets roaring reception at Old Trafford

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

They cheered him to the Old Trafford rafters just for warming up on the touchline, then roared their approval when he finally made it onto the pitch as a Manchester United player in the 67th minute of Sunday's 4-0 win over Queens Park Rangers.

Why Manchester Utd are easily winning a record 20th EPL crown

Why Manchester Utd are easily winning a record 20th EPL crown

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Pritesh Mistry has the answers.