We All Follow United If there is one thing that was evident from last season’s limp displays in the Premier League, it was that Manchester United lacked top-quality wingers thanks to whom they etched their name into the annals of football folklore. The sight of a Manchester United winger tearing down the wings, beating an opposing defender as … Read more
It has been a summer of change so far in the Premier League as clubs start to prepare for the unexpected next season. Manchester United in particular.
Manchester United have often been synopsis with gifted strikers. Over the years, the supporters have been treated to the attacking talents of Mark Hughes, Eric Cantona, Ruud van Nistelrooy and, in the modern day, Wayne Rooney. It’s no surprise then to have seen manager Sir Alex Ferguson fork out £24m on Dutch hitman Robin van Persie.
It was a heart attack inducing end to the domestic season. At one point, the Premier League title was going to Manchester United; five minutes later, Sergio Aguero, the most composed man in the Etihad Stadium, calmly fired past Paddy Kenny to ensure their 3-2 win over QPR was enough to land them their first title in 44 years.
The year 2010 saw the bargain buy Javier Hernandez set the season alight at Manchester United with a price that proved that quality need not cost what City are paying.
Manchester derbies are always among the biggest matches of the season, but when United and City face off on Sunday, it’ll be the biggest match of the Premier League season thus far, without a doubt.
Manchester United have a crucial series of 6 games in 18 days (from 15th October to 2nd November) that will in many ways shape the rest of their season.
After one of the most exciting Premier League seasons ever last year, we are now only 8 days away from being captivated again by the World’s best league and as ever Sky Sports will be there to bring us the best of the action.