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Manchester United Season Preview: Tactics, 20th League Title, Sneijder And More

Imagine that you’re appointed manager of Manchester United tomorrow morning. The world is at your feet. You have (statistically speaking) the best team in the world alongside Barcelona in club football and you have a phenomenally talented young squad that will win titles before it reaches it’s full potential. You even have the luxury to…

Chelsea To Pip Manchester United To The Title – 2011/2012 Premier League Preview

It’s been a strange summer. Given that last season saw the Premier League’s top teams treat first place like a hot potato, and given that Manchester United’s relatively turgid trudge over the finishing line ahead of a resurgent but technically limited Chelsea, a cautious-bordering-on-paranoid Manchester City and Arsenal’s theatre de l’absurd, one might have expected…

Are Manchester United Good Enough For The 20th League Title?

The 19-time champions of England, Manchester United will now be looking to avenge their defeat of the UEFA Champions League final twice in three years against Barcelona. Alex Ferguson’s eyes will be set at the coveted trophy as rumors of his retirement and his possible replacement are renewed every season. However, here’s a look at…

Anderson: Mr Inconsistent or Just Inconsistently Played?

Anderson. Inconsistency. Two words which seem to be glued to each other as much as Javier Hernandez and goal. But when thought about from a different angle, offer an entirely different meaning. The greatest reason for the Samba star’s inconsistency is due to the intense competition for a place in the Manchester United midfield. When…

Stat Attack: Who’s the best goalkeeper in Manchester?

With David De Gea’s arrival, Manchester hosts two of the most promising young goalkeepers in European football today. And as Manchester City and Manchester United make their preparations for their first of several clashes this season (the 2011 Community Shield), De Gea looks certain to make his debut in the United goal. Joe Hart, Manchester…

Community Shield 2011: Manchester United v Manchester City. Who Would You Back?

The Community Shield is set to offer us a glimpse into what the future holds for the Premier League’s two Manchester giants.

The trophy signifies the start of the English season, but more importantly offers these two rivals the chance to set an early marker and establish themselves as the team to beat.

The Best of 2011/2012 Premier League Fixtures: Part Two

Last week we analysed the first half the 2011/2012 Premier League fixtures list, looking at the key clashes through August to December. Here we look at the second half of the season and try to pick where the best action is likely to be. Remember, you can watch the best of the 2011/2012 Premier League…

Manchester United striker ahead of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal stars in selling football replica kits

Wayne Rooney was king of the replica kit last season. The Manchester United striker’s surname was the most popular for the back of Premier League replica shirts. It is the first time the England forward has been the top name and he is the first United player to lead the list since Cristiano Ronaldo in…

Can Chelsea and Arsenal close the gap to Manchester?

Last season saw domestic dominance return to the north of England, with Manchester’s top clubs claiming the two biggest pieces of domestic silverware. With just over a month left in the transfer window, it’s time to see whether the London pair of Chelsea and Arsenal have closed the North-South Divide. Manchester United Sir Alex faced…

Manchester United 2011/2012 Away Shirt is Chelsea’s Home Shirt

Apparently, both Arsenal and Manchester United are going to wear blue away shirts next season. Although the shirts are very different but they are both manufactured by Nike. This horizontally striped shirt is blue, dark blue and black. The collar is black and round. Overall, the shirt gives the look of a t-shirt rather than…