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Two goals were enough as Man United defeated West Ham

It seem Sir Alex Ferguson is going to lose his bet again with Cristiano Ronaldo After the Portuguese winger scored two goals for United to give the Red Devils a relaxed victory against West Ham United at Old Trafford.

FIFPro World Player of the Year Ronaldo took his mark for the campaign to five, first profiting from Nani’s strict cross before beating Robart Green from two yards, an effort that owed everything to the genius of Dimitar Berbatov.

Tevez was given a chance to prove his worth verses his former club and he could score from two chances If West Ham’s goalkeeper was not fast.

The second half wasn’t fast as the first, but it saw Carrick made his comeback. The England international looked fit and ready for next month important games in the Champions League and against Arsenal in the premier league.

Highlights:

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Man United v West Ham United preview

Manchester United are looking to recover from last draw at Goodison Park against Everton by beating Gianfranco Zola’s West Ham United at Old Trafford. United side could see the come back of Michael Carrick after recovering from an ankle injury.

Carlos Tevez is also due to a recall to face his former club, with one of Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov and FIFPro world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo expected to be rested for the Premier League match.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be in high mood after being named FIFPro player of the year. Sir Alex Ferguson sat a target for Ronaldo which is to score 25 goals and the Portuguese flying winger is looking to score and celebrate his come back to top form.

Kick-off is 8pm.

United (from): Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Foster, Brown, Neville, Rafael, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evans, Evra, O’Shea, Carrick, Ronaldo, Park, Fletcher, Anderson, Giggs, Nani, Rooney, Berbatov, Tevez.

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Manchester United held by Toffees at Goodison Park

Wayne Rooney could not score his 100 goals of his career as Manchester United were held with a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park. United goal came in the first half by Darren Fletcher while Everton could equalized in the second half by Fellaini.

By dropping two valuable points, United have to wait other results to check their position in the Premier League table and they must win their postponed game against Fulham to stay close from the top four.

Manchester United starting lineup had seen the comeback of Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra. Ryan Giggs started the game again as a central midfielder, duo to Carrick and Hargreaves injuries, partnering Darren Fletcher who scored the game only goal.

The first threat came from Louis Saha. In the 10th minute the former United striker has wasted a glorious chance to feed in Arteta, who had drifted off his marker at the far post. The Frenchman went for goal but his effort from the edge of the box was blocked by Wes Brown’s fine challenge.

Then United have dominated the game. After many chances Darren Fletcher has opened the scoring from Ryan Giggs’ clever pass. A superb first touch took him past Lescott, and the finish was perfect pass Howard legs. Read the full story

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Everton x Manchester United preview, Rooney to score 100 goals

Manchester United are heading to Liverpool to face Everton at Goodison Park. United hope to continue their good forms by recording another victory in the Premier League to get closer to Chelsea and Liverpool.

Wayne Rooney will be looking to score his 100th goals in the Premier League against his former club stadium where he scored his first ever goal.

“For obvious reasons, Saturday is a big game for me.

“It is always nice for any player to score 100 goals and if I can do that back at Everton, where I started and at Goodison Park, where I scored my first Premier League goal, it would be really pleasing.

“But it wouldn’t really matter if it was my first or my 100th, it would still be really sweet.” Read the full story

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Berbatov smiles brushed Celtic

Manchester United brushed Celtic aside 3-0 at Old Trafford in the Battle of Britain on Tuesday to take charge of Champions League Group E. Two suspiciously offside-looking goals from Dimitar Berbatov – taking his Champions League tally to four – and a customary strike from Wayne Rooney, who now has nine in seven games for club and country, paid scant justice to United’s total dominance. Read the full story

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Man-Rooney destroyed West Bromwich

Wayne Rooney continues his perfect form with Man United and England by helping the red devils with a massive victory against West Brom at Old Trafford. United trashed Baggies with four goals and Rooney took part in each goal with two assistances and one goal. United are now in the top four with a game in hands and If they keep wining this way, United could see themselves top of the Premiership very soon.

Sir Alex Ferguson started the game without Scholes, Hargreaves and Carrick. Tevez also was left out of the squad. However, Fergie gave the chance to the promising right-back, Rafael da Silva, to start the game.

The first half ended with a goalless draw. West Brom started the game playing fast football. They didn’t allow United to play their attacking style. Rooney scored a goal but it was denied as it was appeared that Rooney pushed Gianni Zuiverloon to one side as he skipped onto Ronaldo’s through ball. Read the full story

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