United 4 - 3 Europe
Rooney (6); (42) Brown (8) Ronaldo (34) / Malouda (22) Diouf (87)
Reuters: Cristiano Ronaldo gave a further glimpse of a potentially glittering future as Manchester United paid tribute to their European past on Tuesday.
Boro 2 - 2 United
Cattermole (45) / Boateng (46) / Rooney (22) Ronaldo (67)
This was a match in which United’s effortless superiority was undermined by two calamitous goalkeeping errors.
O’Shea (91) This vital away victory, which may yet prove decisive in returning the title to United, was earned to the widespread astonishment of both sides at Anfield.
After a sensational three goal start, United limped home in the FA Cup replay against Reading, to earn a quarter final match with Middlesborough.
A below par performance at Fulham, illuminated by Cristiano Ronaldo’s marvellous solo goal, ended with the Premiership victory that put United nine points ahead of Chelsea.
A rare Euro away victory, courtesy of a late Ryan Giggs goal, has ensured United have control of their Champions League destiny.
This evening’s match brings together the king and the contender in a battle for a quarter final place in the FA Cup.
A home match against Charlton, second bottom of the Premiership and heading south is a no brainer.
Unlike most tourists, United seem to come away from the capital with regret and disappointment.
Victory tonight against Watford will leave United just 11 wins away from the title, Sir Alex has claimed.
If current theories prevail, United are in for a stroll this evening against a team with an even higher average age. This is the fourth round of the FA Cup and a step closer to important silverware but for both sides, the manner of United’s defeat at Arsenal will cast a long shadow.
Revenge will be on Sir Alex’s mind when United take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium later today.
If familiarity breeds contempt, then United better be on their guard today against Aston Villa.
Who cares about the FA Cup? It seems that United don’t, with the manager sending out signals suggesting his interest is no more than tepid in a tournament that has seen its standing much reduced in recent years. → continue reading
Bringing in the new year at a hotel suite in Newcastle might not have been ideal but United will hope to keep the party going by taking three points off the Toon.
