Half Time
What a stunning turnaround in the final 15 minutes of that half. Manchester United look to have the pitch tilted in their favor before Silva pinged Lescott's head for the opening goal. Infused with...
View ArticleWe're back
The second half is underway. There are several changes which we'll get to in a second.
View ArticleMan U changes
Vidic OUT, Jonny Evans IN Carrick OUT, Tom Cleverley IN Ferdinand OUT, Phil Jones IN I wonder if these are punitive or preventative changes by Fergie....
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Antonym for reacting?
@ ChrisToy : Obviously early days, but on both Thiago and Dzeko's goals De Gea has reacted shockingly slowly, if you can even call it reacting.
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Calling all keepers
@ dirtytackle : Man Utd frantically inquire about Rob Green availability, not realizing that Big Sam dropped him off at Old Trafford an hour ago.
View ArticleMan U Behind Wheel
Albeit with slightly less verve than the opening of the first half, Man U are controlling possession again. Perhaps City is comfortable parking the bus?
View ArticleMUFC GOAL!
And, just like that, Man U is back in the match at 2-1. A terrific free kick from about 40 yards finds a nearly unmarked Ashley Young who volleys it into the back of the net.
View ArticleYoung assisted, Smalling scored!
My bad. Both slightly build skill players connected by SMALLING was the scorer.
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Getting to know Smalling
@ equaliserblog : I don't know if you've heard, but Chris Smalling actually used to play part-time for Maidstone.
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We're talking 'bout practice?
@ stevengoal_uk : So all those pre season friendlies, and STILL no team has worked on defending inswinging free kicks...
View ArticleEvans Saves, Runs
After getting a last ditch tackle in to save a free run for Man City at goal, the substitue than makes a daring run up the center of the park.
View Article2-2!!!!!!
With Rooney doing his best Xavi impression at the edge of the area, he connects with Nani and Cleverly. The aptly-named Cleverly sends Nani in on goal where he deftly chips in while running at pace....
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A Cracker
@ 101greatgoals : GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NANI!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brilliant pass from Cleverly. Amazing goal. This is a cracker
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Best. Community Shield. Ever.
@ jonawils : Can anybody remember a better Community/Charity Shield than this?
View ArticleBalotelli Off
MCFC skipper Robert Mancini pulls of his mercurial striker. Not sure what this says about his intentions for the remaining 30+ minutes.
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Rooney Rising
So comfortable as the fulcrum of the MUFC attack, Rooney has his club banging on the door, there will be more goals
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Meaty Tackles
@ mikeonhisbike83 : Some meaty tackles in this community shield match. Not sure what community this represents, maybe tottenham? @TonyEvansTimes
View ArticleDead Ends For City
Micah Richards does some quality defending and comes charging up the edge with the ball but once he crosses midfield there is nowhere for him to go. His teammates are stagnant and seemingly so...
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First Impressions
@ henrywinter : For those questioning #mufc new boy De Gea, I remember newcomer Stam run ragged by Anelka in Charity Shield. Didn't do badly long term
View ArticleLescot Saves
A stumbling, stabbing chance at stopping a hemi-powered Rooney drive comes off cleanly.
View ArticleEnd to End
With City finding a bit of energy going forward, we've had an end-to-end spell here. Entertaining stuff.
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Clever(ley) Headlines
@ ChrisToy : Somewhere, British press rooms are devoting entire days to brainstorming pun headlines for anytime Tom Cleverly does something.
View ArticleDangerous kick coming
Kompany hauls down Young beyond the top of the penalty area. Also, Evra off for Rafael.
View ArticleBlocked
Rooney's shot from free kick is blocked by scrum of players directly ahead of him. Gael Clichy, former Arsenal defender, makes his debut in powder blue, coming on for Kolarov.
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Strategery by Mancini
@ 101greatgoals : Man City have seen their 2 goal lead evaporate. Momentum with United. City need an attacking outlet. 20 mins left. And Mancini picks Clichy
View ArticleSilva Corner
Flies over the top of everyone and eventually the ball is out on far side for a United throw.
View ArticleSaving Face
De Gea makes a smart save on a rocket above his left shoulder from Adam Johnson
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De Gea
@ 101greatgoals : De Gea makes a quality stop to deny Johnson. He needed that. Good stuff
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Relentless in Red
With young, lithe attackers running rampant, United seem on the verge of a winner. Otherwise, this match goes directly to penalties. There is no overtime session.
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The Future
@ mjdasilva : Ashley Young is the oldest player on the pitch for United right now. The future of Manchester United is right in front of you #mufc
View ArticleCrowd Shots
The crowd shots being shown by Fox Soccer Channel would lead you to believe this is a Man U rout. Ebullient United fans and City supporters thinking about the long ride on the M-whatever although back...
View ArticleOut of the Blue
Wait up a bit... all of a sudden City are full of life and pushing numbers into the box. Everything is a bit off, too high, too heavy, etc., but they are showing signs of life. Perhaps someone reminded...
View ArticleCleverley Earns Corner
After getting a nice lay off pass from Rooney down the flank, he floats in a cross that is headed out for a corner. Hart punches clear. Rooney sends it right back but Hart saves again.
View ArticleTowering Toure
Sends a strong header goalward that De Gea nicely saves. Toure earned a foul by barreling over a defender so none of this counted. But the header and the save both impressed.
View ArticleBerbatov On
Perhaps the magician has a late winner. City fans must wonder, where is Kun Aguero?
View Article4 Minutes Extra
Have been added by the official. It'll be a shame if this has to go to penalties.
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Return of the Berba
@ dirtytackle : Here comes The Berba. You can't say this game is unimportant now.
View ArticleNANI WINNER!!!!!!!!!
Wow. Relentlessly running down a bouncing ball at midfield, Nani powers by last two City defenders and lopes the length of the half to go one on one with GK Joe Hart. He makes a simple move to his left...
View ArticlePerfunctory Conclusion
That brilliant Nani effort seems to have unofficially ended the match as both sides play out the last minute or so.
View ArticleMan U Wins, 3-2
Tweet, tweet. It's in the books. A stunning winner in injury times caps an electric exhibition to open the year. I think all of us footie fans have a terrific season ahead of us.
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Rivalry Heats Up
@ jorgearangure : What a fun match between City and United. Certainly didn't seem like a friendly. This rivalry has been raised a notch
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For the Children
@ OliverKayTimes : Fantastic game. #MUFC more than worthy winners for the way their kids went for it in the 2nd half and of course for that brilliant 2nd goal
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Numbers Don't Lie
@ 101greatgoals : Match stats: United 22 shots on target. City just 8
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Ouch...
@ MacAree : Rafael da Silva has now captained United to more trophies than Cesc Fabregas has Arsenal.
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