First-half profligacy upsets Pellegrini as Man City lose ground on Chelsea
With Chelsea overcoming a stubborn Newcastle side at Stamford Bridge, the result leaves City two points behind ahead of the top two sides’ meeting in three weeks’ time.
What did we learn about Man Utd over Christmas? No.1, defence not good enough…
A gruelling three games in six days over Christmas/New Year, highlighting strengths and exposing weaknesses in any squad, showed up United despite Louis van Gaal’s big ambitions at the club.
Fortune favours ‘brave’ Rochdale as Hill’s men snatch victory against Bradford
Calvin Andrew’s injury-time header ensured Dale ran out 2-1 winners in a contest badly affected by a sub-standard playing surface.
Visions of Anfield: Bolton must focus on league not Liverpool FA Cup tie – Lennon
Bolton received one of the draws of round four of the FA Cup when they were picked to challenge the Liverpool at Anfield, but Lennon is refusing to get lost in the FA Cup dream with upcoming Championship fixtures more crucial to the club’s season.
Best in the world: Man Utd’s new no.2 Valdes falls at the feet of top dog De Gea
Former Barcelona ‘keeper Victor Valdes joined United this week having trained with Louis van Gaal’s side since October after leaving the Catalan giants in June last year.
Oldham football coach says to make a British Pele we must mirror futsal’s life skills
Oldham have built the North West’s first outdoor futsal centre and with it will surely come fresh initiatives to encourage team spirit among children as England seeks to breed a generation of winners to match 1966.
Comment: Ched Evans’ return to football would endorse ‘rape culture’
As news breaks of Oldham Athletic’s ‘imminent signing’ of convicted rapist Ched Evans, an MM reporter explores the negative societal implications of his return to football.
Falcao says ‘humble’ Man Utd teammates helped him with early season injury woes
The Colombian forward, 28, arrived at the 20-time league champions in a big-money loan switch from French principality club Monaco in September last year in a major move by Louis van Gaal.
Tuesday Team Talk: Oldham should sign rapist Ched Evans and ignore mob mentality
League One side Oldham are mulling the signing of former Manchester City and Sheffield United player Ched Evans, who served half of a five-year sentence for raping a woman in a hotel in May 2011 before his release last year.
Ched Evans controversy: Oldham face backlash over potential signing of rapist
Evans, who maintains his innocence, was set to join the Latics on a long-term deal until 20,000 people signed an online petition urging the club not to sign him.
No rest for the wicked: Red Devils face Stoke as Rooney demands quieter Xmas period
Louis van Gaal’s men, now unbeaten in nine Premier League fixtures, could only wrestle a draw from Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday, despite having confidently dispatched Newcastle United on Boxing Day.