As the build up continues and gathers pace for the big game this Saturday against our hated arch-rivals, Liverpool, the team we love to hate and that too with a passion wherever you are in the globe,...
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David Silva is behind more goals than any other midfielder, having a total of 17 goals and assists, followed by Gareth Bale on 16. Nani and Mata are tied on 13, Valencia and Nasri on 10, Giggs with 9 and Young on 7. However, when you take in to consideration the games they've actually played in, specifically focussing on starts, Giggsy comes out top with an impressive 1.

What. A. Game! If there ever was a marque game for the Premier League it was this one. Great goals, drama, penalties, a wonderful comeback, and horrible refereeing. A lot of people are of the opinion that Howard Webb was Uniteds best player of the day, but the "best referee in the world" had an [...]

Manchester United are entering a crucial stage in their title defense and with Europa League commitments set to commence in a few weeks, Sir Alex Ferguson is counting on the return of energetic midfielder Tom Cleverley.

Although Sir Alex will also have Ashley Young and Anderson return to training this week, he is particularly excited about seeing Cleverley back in a fortnight's time.

Despite picking up three points following a 5-0 win at Craven Cottage, United fans were left disappointed by the news that Phil Jones had probably broken his cheekbone and would be out for six weeks. He has been brilliant in the centre of our midfield and the idea of having to go a month or more without him in the team was gutting, particularly in light of all the other injuries we currently have.

Craven Cottage has been a difficult ground for Manchester United through the years, with only 1 point from 9 during the Reds' last three visits there. If that is not bad enough, United had conceded 7 goals from those three games, which is painful reading for a team that puts a lot of emphasis on [...

Manchester United exorcised the hoodoo of Craven Cottage in emphatic fashion yesterday with a 5-0 trashing of the home side. A very good result in the festive season that we are in, heading into...
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When asked about interest from Manchester City this summer, Ashley Young has admitted they wanted to sign him, although he had no interest in joining them once Manchester United made a move for him.

"That's true, but as soon as I heard about Manchester United there was no other club for me," said Young.

Manchester United's victory against Wolves saw the club manage to score more than 3 goals in a single game for the first time since visiting The Reebok in early September. After possibly one of the hardest weeks in Sir Alex's career, he must be overjoyed to see his players play with the swagger and determination [.

4-1 is what the score board read at Old Trafford at the end of 90 minutes in Manchester United's first game after the massive disappointment of the very early exit from the Champions League. Pre-...
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Two exits within the space of a week. That is the reality of the season so far for Manchester United; one that started so brightly with good, positive football that had us all purring and brimming...
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"Thursday nights, Channel 5!" was a chant designed by Manchester United fans when Liverpool failed to get a top four spot in 2010, but expect it to be heard more often the next few months. United's loss to Basel was excruciating, humiliating, and painful. Memories of Benfica and the failings of the 2005/06 season were [.

Ashley Young has reflected on his move to Manchester United, following the 1-0 win against his former club Aston Villa at the weekend.

"They don't come much bigger than Manchester United," said Young. "I have always had confidence in my own ability and the club had enough confidence to sign me.

Another Premier League game, another 1-0 win. For the 7th consecutive Premier League game, United scored only one goal against their opposition. But following our horrendous defensive performances at the start of the season, who would have thought that the single goal would be enough to win 4 of those games?

In all honesty, it is not often I can look back on a Manchester United draw in satisfaction. However, following a couple of weeks where attacking play seems like a taboo, United fans anticipated a strong offensive performance when Benfica visited Old Trafford for their Champions League crunch match. After the Derby Day slaughtering at [.

This is not an attempt to absolve anyone of any blame for the unacceptable performance at White Hart Lane last night, but it's become painfully obvious to me in the last 18 months or so that in the fans' eyes it's players that win games... and managers that lose them.

Let me give you an example:
Towards the end of last season, in what would be Gerard Houllier's final game on the sidelines, we took on the hapless West Ham at Upton Park.

Never in my wildest nightmares, never ever did I expect this. And yet it happened. Last night I played a match between Manchester United and Manchester City with FIFA 12 on my XBOX 360 as a precursor to the real deal which would be happening just 12 hours later UK time. I like to play [...]

Ahead of his first Manchester derby, Ashley Young has spoken about why he joined United

"You just look at the club's history and the titles they have won," said Young. "I am an ambitious person and I wanted to win titles and play in the biggest competitions. Obviously United are winning Champions Leagues and playing in Champions Leagues every year.

After making his move to United from Aston Villa in the summer, Ashley Young has revealed how easily he has settled in at the club and how happy he is here.

"I am extremely happy with how things have gone," Young said. "It is an easy place to settle. There is a great team spirit and they welcomed me with open arms.

Perhaps the biggest game in the English calendar takes place this afternoon as Manchester United host Liverpool. So with excitement in our hearts, In The Stands have delved deep into the archives to recall some previous classics between the pair. Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool, FA Cup Final 1996 In a match more memorable for the Liverpool team [.

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"I decree today that life Is simply taking and not giving England is mine it owes me a living" – The Smiths, Still Ill In true Joey Barton fashion, I open my article with a quote. And I do this for two reasons: ‘I strive for recognition. A cultural capital that sets me [...] Related posts:

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After lots of thought, but surely little understanding, here's my week 7 team. Good night, and good luck.

I have three different options for you to choose from this week. Please vote in the comments below. First there is the real Barn Door team, the one I came out of the weekend with: I was nervous about going all in on the North London derby, but surely there are goals there. Then came the news about Tevez and Dzeko, and all of a sudden Balotelli (God help us all) looks like a great

Manchester United blew a 2 goal half-time lead as Basle drew 3-3 at Old Trafford tonight, with Ashley Young having to pull it out of the fire for a lacklustre United in the 90th minute with a headed equaliser.

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Waiting is for pussies.

Just five weeks into the new season, Andre Villas-Boas' sexy is set to invade the Terrordome. Football's equivalent of Cary Grant brings with him 450 minutes of competitive managerial experience with the Chels. Surely that's more than enough to match wits and tailors with one of the greatest to ever grace a sideline.

England manager, Fabio Capello, has today sung the praises of Manchester United winger, Ashley Young.

After some great form for England, scoring and assisting goals, Capello has hailed the impact moving from Aston Villa to United has had on his performances.

"The pressure Young has to face in every game is big so it is normal when he plays for England.

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Ashley Young opened the scoring for England against Wales in tonight's Euro 2012 qualifier.

"VIDEO: Young's Goal vs Wales" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

Ashley Young gives England a 1-0 lead against Wales at Wembley after great work from former Aston Villa team-mate Stuart Downing setting him up in their crucial Euro 2012 qualifier.

With qualification for next summer's European Championships all but secured following a well-deserved 3-0 win over Bulgaria, Fabio Capello can now begin planning for the Euros – but not without taking some good (and free) advice courtesy of our team at In The Stands! In Motor-racing there is a saying that to catch the car in [.

United's young guns have certainly impressed England boss Fabio Capello who has called up Tom Cleverley, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling into the senior squad for their Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria (bonus link: video interview with Cleverley and Jones).

They join team mates Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young, who will be keen to carry on their goal scoring exploits on the international stage in tomorrow night's game (7.

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is comfortably settling in at the club and he attributes much of the smooth transition to the supporters who have packed Old Trafford for each of the club's matches this season.

De Gea endured a difficult start to his Premier League career when he was criticized for errors during United's Community Shield win at Wembley as well as their 2-1 win at West Brom.

Man United 8 Arsenal 2
A terrible, terrible performance brought a terrible, terrible result. Make no mistake, this was the nadir of Arsene Wenger's time in charge.
For an hour we were outclassed but somehow were in the game at 3-1 down. Then we removed our holding midfielder and put an attacking player on to try and get a result, and conceded five goals in half an hour.

Manchester United turn in a scintillating performance at Old Trafford and knock 8 goals past Wenger's men.

I was only able to watch the first half of Manchester United's 8-2 thrashing over Arsenal today and though I recorded the second half (and later watched it in its entirety) I left at halftime thinking 3-1 was a fair ... Continue reading →

In The Stands' Rolly Pelovangu takes a satirical look back at Arsenal's 8-2 mauling at the hands of Manchester United. Monsieur Wenger is seemingly an intelligent man, very philosophical in fact. So upon mentioning the name Albert Camus, the belated Gunners boss will know exactly who I mean. Albert Camus was an eminent 20th century [.

What an incredible weekend. It started with a forward who scored one goal all of last season scoring a brace and ended with three of the more remarkable fantasy performances we are likely to see all season - one from a forward who himself only scored twice in the league last season (admittedly in limited opportunity over only 15 matches).

Manchester United Arsenal 8:2 by FootballKing1892

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