Random Thought: Why does Robin van Persie opt to wearing the Adidas Adipower over the Predator LZ?

Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal Highlights (Video)

Goals:

Robin Van Persie (3') – MUFC 1-0 Arsenal

Patrice Evra (67') – MUFC 2-1 Arsenal

Santi Cazorla (90' + 5') – MUFC 2-1 Arsenal

Chelsea vs Manchester United XI (EPL & Capital One Cup Matches)

2012/13 UCL Group Stage: Week 2 (Scores & Review)

There were a lot of exciting Champions League matches this week, so without a long intro, I'm just going to jump into it.

EPL Returns/Gameweek 1: Game of the Week

EPL Week 1: Game of The Week (With Video Highlights)

The EPL is back and so are Twil and I and we will start TFIU back up again. We wanted to kick off our first post of the season with our pick fr the game of the week. After Sunday, it really seemed like it was going to go to the match between Manchester City and Southampton, but Monday's match changed that up. Everton hosted Manchester United at Goodison Park in a cracking match where the action was in constant motion from goal to goal. The first half ended as a 0-0 draw but only took Fellaini 12 minutes in the second half to convert the cross from a corner. The Belgian had been fantastic the entire match along with team mates Leon Osman and Steven Pienaar who, if not for David De Gea, would have all scored a nice set of opening week goals. The young Spaniard made up for United's sloppy defense, though conceding a goal. Valencia & Carrick were two midfielders that teamed up with Vidic and Evra to complete United's back four, so this is where the problems started. United/s attacking half got close a few times but couldn't break through Everton's on form defense. Phil Jagielka was easily the best defender on the pitch and New signing Shinji Kagawa helped orchestrate the midfield but it wasn't enough. The other big signing, Robin van Persie, started on the bench. He subbed on for Danny Welbeck with 22 minuted left on the clock. He still seemed like a very new signing which is why he didn't start. He still hadn't fell into the motion of United. United start off the season with zero points and Everton start with a well deserved 3 points.

Manchester United 2-1 Norwich: Ryan Giggs grabs a late winner on his 900th appearance

Manchester United took on Norwich on Sunday and it was Giggs' 900th appearance. Check out how it went down. Video highlights included!

Manchester Vs Manchester: Top of the Table Derby

Manchester City started the season amazingly and everyone even United fans were forced to admit their amazing playing style, especially when they won the Manchester derby, 6-1. But a few slip ups from City led to United coming of within only a six goal difference between the two clubs.

Jan. 2012 Transfers

January transfer windows normally are pretty slow, but after last season when the mid season market produced £150+ million, we were all expecting this one to be big as well. Well that's no exactly what we got. Deadline day had some good transfers and definitely was better than we expected after a quiet month.

January 2012 Transfer Window

So it’s January 28th and we have not yet written anything on the Transfer window. Our twitter feed has been full of rumors but not much has happened. So this will be a quick run though of the transfers that have happened and the rest of the rumors that people have been talking about.

Scholes follows Henry’s Footsteps to a Perfect Return

Manchester United hosted Bolton Wanderers today. This time, it wasn’t a surprise that Paul Scholes was on the team sheet. What did take many by surprise was the fact that he was already starting a match as this was his second match since his return from retirement.

2011 Fifa Awards

EPL Legends Return to former Squads in FA Cup 3rd Round

Boxing Day 2011 Recap:

Man Utd Bounce Back Against Wolves

**So this post is a few days old, just never got around to
posting it**

Man United bounced back from dropping points in the EPL and being knocked out of the Champions League by beating Wolverhampton 4-1. United had dropped points to Newcastle a few weeks ago and then was hit with knockout from the Champions League by not being able to beat FC Basel. There was a lot of concern on their future if they continued like this. The Manchurian tide was sky blue.

United's top player Wayne Rooney and Nani were out of form, until Saturday that is. Both Rooney and Nani scored two goals each. Is United back in top form? They were playing great in the beginning of the season so it might just have been a fluke. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger seems to believe that;

"You want to play in the Champions League but the risk is that you have to go out at some stage. You have to deal with the disappointment, that’s part of being a big club. “Let’s not forget that Manchester United have played in three finals out of the last four, so for them we have to consider it (exit) as an accident."

I personally think it’s great that he is looking out for other English clubs even if they might have a rivalry in the EPL. What do y’all think about Man Utd right now? Do they have an honest chance of winning anything this season or will Man City shatter those dreams?

-JoeyB

Michael Owen Injury

Photo Courtesy: www.teamtalk.com

Michael Owen started for Manchester United in their 2-0 win over Otelul Galati yesterday. Sadly, only ten minutes after the start of play, Owen was subbed off with Chicharito coming on. At first it was unclear, but replays showed that after Owen attempted to reach for a cross he missed and pulled his muscle. It was actually beneficial that he missed the cross because as it floated past the face of the goal, Valencia tucked it away to make it 1-0 in 8 minutes.

Manchester United V Liverpool Highlights

Photo Courtesy: CaughtOffside.com

the flag is up podcast #2 August 15, 2011

Here it is folks, our second weekly podcast! This time around we discuss the games of the opening weekend in the EPL, as well as some late breaking transfer news. Enjoy and thanks for listening!

Edwin Van Der Sar &Paul Scholes Testimonials

United Players Paul Scholes and Edwin Van Der Sar both retired at the finish of last season. Both Being such great players for the club, they both had their own testimonial matches, just like Gary Neville earlier last season.

First was Edwin’s; where he put together his own dream team to face Ajax. The match took place in Amsterdam ArenA on August 3rd, 2011.

2011 World Football Challenge

Clubs from England, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Mexico and the USA will battle it out for the World football challenge. Here is a list of the participating teams;
Manchester City FC – English Premier League (three matches)
Manchester United FC – English Premier League (three matches)
FC Barcelona – Spanish La Liga (three matches)
Real Madrid CF – Spanish La Liga (three matches)
Juventus FC – Italian Serie A (three matches)
Club America – FMF Primera Division (three matches)
CD Guadalajara – FMF Primera Division (three matches)
Sporting Clube de Portugal – Portuguese First Division (one match)
MLS Eastern Conference – Major League Soccer
· Chicago Fire (one match)
· New England Revolution (one match)
· Philadelphia Union (one match)
MLS Western Conference – Major League Soccer
· Los Angeles Galaxy (two matches)
· Vancouver Whitecaps FC (one match)

Sneijder to Man United?

Manchester United have been given the green light to bid on Dutch midfielder, Wesley Sneijder. Sir Alex Ferguson has been keen on bringing the Inter man to Old Trafford for some time, but has finally placed a £35million bid, according to Talksport. Fergie has refrained from bidding in the past because of their manager, Leonardo, but he quit for PSG. Newly appointed manager Gian Piero Gasperini agreed to consider selling the world cup runner up to the Red Devils.