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#99561 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
K3V0
Can't see them paying for Honda when he's available for free at the end of the year.
#99560 The Night Thread Mk. IX
K3V0
#99539 Who owns or has access to decent film equipment?
K3V0
Do I get the job?
#99533 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
K3V0
Anything under £20 million imo would be scandalous given how good De Rossi is and I doubt he'd leave Roma.
#99501 Republic Of Ireland Thread
K3V0
Hoping we start with Shane Long up front against Sweden at the Aviva.
#99500 We Want Our Trophy Back
K3V0
Last Updated at 14:23 GMT
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has apologised to the clubs supporters for the teams poor performance in their 3-1 defeat against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium yesterday afternoon.
After suffering a disappointing 3-1 defeat in yesterdays Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium midfielder Michael Carrick has apologised to the Manchester United fans for the poor performance produced in the clubs first Barclays Premier League outing under new manager David Moyes since his appointment last month following the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson.
"The result yesterday is obviously hard to take and a bitter pill to swallow after all the hard work done during pre-season. We went into the game believing we could win and confident we had the right plan in place to help us pick up the three points. Unfortunately we conceded very early and it was always going to be a struggle from that point on," said the midfielder.
"We know we've got to do better going forward and we've a lot of improving to do. The second half was better, but the damage had been done and sides like City don't let a 3-0 lead slip at home. Hopefully we can recover in our next game against Southampton at Old Trafford and we're sorry for letting the fans down yesterday," added Carrick.
MOTD Highlights: Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United
First half goals from Yaya Touré, Sergio Agüero and Carlos Tévez set the Citizens on their way to three points before Dutch striker Robin van Persie opened his account for United on the hour mark, that goal however nothing more than a consolation as Roberto Mancini's side began their Barclays Premier League title defence with an impressive victory.
MOTD Panel Reaction: Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United
The win sends the Citizens to the top of the Barclays Premier League on a weekend that saw title rivals Chelsea and Arsenal suffer shocks losses in their opening day fixtures against Southampton and Swansea respectively.
United manager David Moyes must now make sure his side are ready to bounce back immediately with their next Barclays Premier League fixture just five days away, Southampton the opponents at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
City travel to the Madejski Stadium to face newly promoted Reading who beat Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
#99497 Republic Of Ireland Thread
K3V0
#99489 Republic Of Ireland Thread
K3V0
#99488 Completely unrealistic competition winners
K3V0
You still wouldn't expect them to finish ahead of teams like Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs on a regular basis in the game. I've had them challenging many seasons for the league title which is just unrealistic and annoying.
#99477 Completely unrealistic competition winners
K3V0
#99474 The Wrestling Thread.
K3V0
I once set up a large step ladder and attempted a swanton bomb off it onto my parents bed.. I realise today how dangerous that was and probably how lucky I am not to be in a wheelchair, still miss the old wrestling days!!!
#99471 Republic Of Ireland Thread
K3V0
Bit of a blow losing two experienced players and especially losing McGeady considering he can create chances.
#99466 Europa League 2013/2014
K3V0
#99465 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
K3V0
EDIT: We'll still need a creative midfielder though to stand any chance of being successful in Europe.
#99458 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
K3V0
Fair point.
#99456 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
K3V0
#99452 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
K3V0
Also apparently Liverpool are after Shay Given as backup to Mignolet.
#99437 The Night Thread Mk. IX
K3V0
#99431 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
K3V0
#99426 Welcome to White Hart Lane
K3V0
#99423 Fitness Thread
K3V0
Are you looking to get bigger or just get fitter?
#99414 Europa League 2013/2014
K3V0
#99364 We Want Our Trophy Back
K3V0
Attendance 47,405
19th August 2012
Last Updated at 18:41 GMT
Manchester City began their Barclays Premier League title defence in fine fashion this afternoon as they beat rivals Manchester United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium as goals from Yaya Touré, Sergio Agüero and Carlos Tévez ensured there was no happy beginning for David Moyes as the new Manchester United manager.
An inspiring man of the match performance from Yaya Touré laid the platform for Manchester City to record a 3-1 opening day victory over bitter rivals Manchester United in the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon, the reigning Barclays Premier League champions starting their title defence with victory just as manager Roberto Mancini had promised.
The result was perhaps a little harsh on the Red Devils who matched the hosts throughout and had to begin the game without stars Robin van Persie and Gareth Bale who were named amongst the substitutes following recent injury problems.
City started brightly and fashioned the first chance of the contest after just four minutes, new signing Thomas Müller picking out David Silva inside the area, the Spanish international denied by a smart save from United goalkeeper David De Gea, the hosts winning the first corner of the game and from it opening the scoring, a powerful header from Touré just a few yards out from goal leaving De Gea with no chance, the home fans sent into raptures after just five minutes.
The first caution of this feisty Manchester derby came some 10 minutes later as City skipper Vincent Kompany clattered Wayne Rooney on the edge of the City penalty area, referee Phil Dowd left with little option but to book the Belgian international.
As the game approached the half hour mark both sides created chances, the hosts almost doubling their lead as Silva found Müller with a perfect cross, the Germans header unfortunately straight at De Gea who pushed the effort away. It was then Gomes turn to perform heroics as he first denied Rooney from close range before quickly reacting to deny Nani who pounced on the rebound, the Brazilian who was making his debut for City making a stunning double save to keep his side ahead.
Pablo Zabaleta celebrates victory in the Manchester derby
The visitors would soon regret those misses as City doubled their lead when a long ball forward from Joleon Lescott caught the United defence napping and Sergio Agüero took full advantage as he drove the ball low and hard past De Gea.
United could have halved the deficit minutes later only captain Nemanja Vidić couldn't keep his header down under pressure from Kompany. With the half time break approaching the game was all but taken out of the visitors reach when former United striker Carlos Tévez found a yard of space inside the box and latched onto a pass from Touré and with his first touch he rifled an unstoppable effort high into the roof of the United net beyond the reach of a desperate De Gea.
When the half time break did arrive there was no doubt who the happier manager would have been heading into the dressing rooms to deliver their half time team talk, City boss Roberto Mancini leaving things unchanged at the break whilst David Moyes made all three of his allowed substitutions as he sent on Phil Jones, Gareth Bale and Robin van Persie in the hope of turning things around, although even the most optimistic fan would have had a hard time dreaming of such a comeback.
Those changes did give the visitors a boost and they began to dominate proceedings in the early exchanges of the second half, an early warning sent when Nani sent a swerving and dipping long range shot which Gomes had to parry away.
On the hour mark United did get a goal back as Rooney and van Persie combined on the edge of the City area, the latter driving a first time effort through the legs of Gomes to give the visitors a glimmer of hope. There was however no stunning comeback at the Etihad Stadium as the reigning Barclays Premier League champions began their title defence with a win.
Starting Lineups
Manchester City: Gomes, Maicon, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy, Zabaleta (53), Touré, Müller (73), Agüero (61), Silva, Tévez
Substitutes: Pantilimon, Džeko, García (61), Kolarov, Balotelli, Nasri (73), Touré (53)
Yellow Cards: Kompany, Zabaleta, Touré
Goals: Touré (5), Agüero (32), Tévez (45)
Manchester United: De Gea, Rafael, Ferdinand, Vidić, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Scholes (45), Giggs (45), Rooney, Welbeck (45)
Substitutes: Lindegaard, Jones (45), Bale (45), Anderson, Kagawa, van Persie (45), Hernández
Yellow Cards: Jones, Rafael
Goals: van Persie (61)
Match Statistics
Referee: Phil Dowd
Shots: Manchester City 11-14 Manchester United
On Target: Manchester City 7-7 Manchester United
Off Target: Manchester City 4-7 Manchester United
Possession: Manchester City 51%-49% Manchester United
Corners: Manchester City 2-4 Manchester United
Fouls: Manchester City 14-25 Manchester United
Offsides: Manchester City 0-0 Manchester United
#99359 Capital One Cup 2013/14
K3V0
Going to try get tickets to the game.
#99356 The Armoury
K3V0
They've already lost Chamberlain and Podolski to injury and there would be concerns about Wilshere, Rosicky, Vermaelen and Sagna lasting the entire season without suffering some injury setbacks given their history.
#99351 The Wrestling Thread.
K3V0
Me and my little brother used biscuit tin lids as our steel chairs when we were younger.
#99348 We Want Our Trophy Back
K3V0
Last Updated at 16:05 GMT
Manchester United manager David Moyes has dismissed claims his Red Devils side will simply look to avoid defeat when they face Manchester City tomorrow in the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester United are chasing three points in the Manchester derby tomorrow according to manager David Moyes who today dismissed claims that he's prepared to name a defensive side for his sides opening day Barclays Premier League clash with bitter rivals and current Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow afternoon.
"Absolutely not, we're not setting out to just get a point tomorrow afternoon against Manchester City, no way, that's not the Manchester United way and never will be whilst I'm manager at this fantastic club," said a defensive Moyes.
The Scot who took charge last month following the unexpected retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson said his sides approach and results during their pre-season games proved he would retain the clubs traditional attacking values regardless of opposition.
"We played Benfica who are a very big club at Old Trafford and we attacked from start to finish, we absolutely battered them and won the game 5-0. Then against Royal Antwerp we won 6-1, those results prove we're going to attack against every side regardless of their stature and that's what we'll do tomorrow at the Etihad Stadium," said the Manchester United manager.
United will be without defender Chris Smalling (broken foot) and winger Antonio Valencia (broken wrist) tomorrow, however striker Robin van Persie, Tom Cleverley and new signing Gareth Bale are all available for selection following recent injuries, although when asked if they would start Moyes said he wouldn't reveal his starting lineup until the last minute.
#99346 We Want Our Trophy Back
K3V0
Last Updated at 14:59 GMT
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is confident his side will beat Manchester United in the Manchester derby on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium and start their Barclays Premier League title defence in style.
A victory for Manchester City this Sunday in the Manchester derby is a certainty according to City manager Roberto Mancini, the Italian confident his side will start their Barclays Premier League title defence with a win against their bitter rivals.
"I'm very confident we can win on Sunday in the Manchester derby, in fact it's a certainty for me," said Mancini.
"Our record in these big games is very good, our preparation is good, our focus is good and don't forget we're champions. These things all make the players believe they can beat anybody and when we play at home we're always confident. For me this is just one game, a big game and I know the fans want us to win this game so we work even harder. We want to start as champions with a victory, this is very important and we're ready for Sunday, added the Manchester City manager.
The Citizens boss led his side to a dramatic title triumph on the final day of last season as Edin Džeko and Sergio Agüero scored in injury time to turn a 2-1 deficit against Queens Park Rangers into a 3-2 win that ultimately clinched the Barclays Premier League title on goal difference when it seemed the trophy was destined to remain at Old Trafford.
When asked if City can win back to back titles the Italian was confident in his squads ability to do so.
"For me we can win every competition this season as our squad is very, very good and I think we can win back to back titles. It won't be easy to do because this league is very difficult and you need some luck, but we know our quality and we know we're good enough because we're already champions of England," said a confident Mancini.
The Manchester derby on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium is a sell out with kick off scheduled for 16:00 GMT.
#99344 We Want Our Trophy Back
K3V0
Last Updated at 13:24 GMT
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart will miss the Manchester derby this Sunday after suffering a minor knee injury yesterday during the warm up prior to England's friendly clash with Wales at Wembley.
Manchester United manager David Moyes says it's disappointing that Joe Hart has been ruled out of the Manchester derby on Sunday he injured his knee during England's warm up prior to their 1-0 victory over Wales at Wembley yesterday.
"Joe Hart is one of the best goalkeepers in Europe and it's disappointing he'll miss the game this Sunday. That may sound strange considering he plays for our rival but you want the best players playing in the big games, it's a real shame he'll miss the game but I'm glad it's not a serious injury for Joe and he'll be fit again in the near future," said Moyes.
The Manchester City goalkeeper is expected to miss at least a fortnight of action due to the minor knee injury.
Gomes is expected to make his City debut ahead of Costel Pantilimon on Sunday. The 31 year old, who has been capped six times by Brazil joined City last month penning a one year contract after leaving Tottenham Hotspur for £850,000.
#99338 We Want Our Trophy Back
K3V0
Last Updated at 16:33 GMT
Spanish giants Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a £20 million bid for Manchester United winger Nani following the recent arrival of Welsh international Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.
Marca are reporting that Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has made Manchester United winger Nani his primary transfer target and is willing to spend at least £20 million to get his man, the recent arrival of Welsh international Gareth Bale at Old Trafford believed to have upset Nani who feels his playing time will be limited following the 23 year olds arrival.
United currently have plenty of options out wide with Ryan Giggs, Ashley Young, Antonio Valencia and now Bale all capable of operating on the wings. It's that competition for places that has reportedly upset the Portuguese international and could see him force a move away from Old Trafford, although an inside source at the club says new manager David Moyes sees the flamboyant winger as a key squad member and would most likely block any transfer this summer.
"I don't see Nani leaving Manchester United this summer regardless of the fee involved," said the source.
"The new manager sees Nani as a key player this season, he wants him to stay for many reasons, the main two being his creativity and skill, he's fantastic at creating chances for others. Nani won't play every game, nobody at the club will, but that's normal because big clubs like Manchester United play a lot of games over the course of a season. I mean we're talking over 50 games most seasons so you've got to rotate your squad to keep everybody fit," added the source.
Nani, 25, currently has two years remaining on his contract at Old Trafford, the Portuguese international signed back in 2007 for a fee of £17 million and he has gone on to make 125 Barclays Premier League appearances for United scoring 25 goals.