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Manchester United continued to stick to Manchester City's top standings, with a capital of a 3-1 victory in a visit to the headquarters of Tottenham Hotspur.

At White Hart Lane on Sunday (03/04/2012), MU is actually often dominated by the Spurs in control of the ball managed to hit the goal by Wayne Rooney ahead of the first half.

In the middle of the second half, when the Spurs players are also diligent to spread threats, Manchester United managed to steal it back slit, and adding a pair of goals by Ashley Young.

Spurs scored consolation goal in the 87th minute through Jermain Defoe a few minutes before coming on for Louis Saha.

With the addition of three points, the 'Red Devils' has now won 64 points from 27 games result, closed to within two points of the City who topped the standings with 66 points.

While for the Spurs, the defeat has not disrupt their position at number three. But The Lily Whites are now just four points ahead of Arsenal, who occupy the fourth position.


The game

MU recorded a chance on six minutes. From outside the penalty box to kick off Welbeck though the ball was bounced off the mark.

Spurs returned several minutes later with Saha kick. The ball is still not meeting targets.

At nine minutes, Lennon tried to penetrate the MU defense through penetration into the middle. But the business eventually intercepted Lennon Evans.

Saha returned to threaten Chelsea's goal in minute 16. This time it leads right to kick the ball into the goal despite De Gea successfully tame it.

De Gea tested again in 19 minutes. Adebayor penetration ending with a kick into the bottom corner of the goal, but De Gea still had brushed it off.

Spurs got a free kick on 29 minutes just outside the penalty box but the ball just kick Younes Kaboul corner.

In the 36th minute, Rooney just flick towards goal despite Spurs Friedel can be secured without difficulty. Opportunity born from a corner kick.

A minute later, Spurs Chelsea goalkeeper but the referee annulled a goal because the ball has touched a judge Adebayor kick Saha, right in front of goal.

Manchester United had the lead just before the break. From the corner, a ball thrown forward Ashley Young's goal to then be greeted Rooney with his head.

Six minutes into the second half, Jake Livermore kick towards goal after a previous MU changes its direction over the other players. But De Gea could swiftly brushed off the ball.

Chelsea's goal continued to threatened the Spurs players, one of them when Ferdinand repulsed the dangerous ball into the front of the goalkeeper De Gea on 56 minutes.

A minute later, the Spurs get a free kick not far from Manchester United penalty area. Assou-Ekotto got up and took the free kick, sending the ball just hit the crossbar MU.

Under pressure, the United doubled the lead on 60 minutes, preceded the crisis in the face of the Spurs goal. Nani feedback from the left side of the Spurs players try to be driven, but eventually moved the ball wildly and was greeted with a volley Young.

Nine minutes later, Young scored his second goal. Evra ran on the left and then pass the ball to Young. Moment the ball, Young then is apt to kick the Spurs goalkeeper Friedel unstoppably.

Three minutes from time, Jermain Defoe coming on as a substitute scored after Ryan Giggs error in passing the ball. Spurs 1, Manchester 3.


Teams Line-up:

Tottenham: Friedel, Walker, King, Kaboul, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon (Rose 85 '), Livermore, Sandro (Kranjcar 80'), Modric, Adebayor, Saha (Defoe 80 ').

Man Utd: De Gea, Jones, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra, Nani (Park 80 '), Carrick, Scholes (Giggs 61'), Young, Rooney, Welbeck.

Manchester United reap the full points at the headquarters of Norwich with a score of 2-1. Victory of the 'Red Devils' Ryan Giggs goal ensured the minutes of injury time.

Giggs scored the winner from the at Carrow Road on Sunday (26/02/2012), making the game-900 to the 'Welsh Wizard' for Manchester United, with whom he please register in this fight, so the more special.

Previous MU quickly lead to a goal by Paul Scholes in the beginning of the first half. In the second half Norwich then evened the score through Grant Holt, until Giggs sealed the victory MU.

These results make the achievement points, to 61 MU and is two points ahead of Manchester City who topped the standings with 63 points.


The game

At minute five, Giggs made it into the penalty box and successfully meet a cross from the right. But the ball was still rising.

Manchester United the lead on seven minutes. Nani from right to cross off that leads to the front of goal. Paul Scholes who was waiting in front of goal with the ball sniper.

Hernandez let the bait to Welbeck in the penalty box on 16 minutes. Welbeck welcome to flick though Ruddy managed to ward off the ball. Crucial because it leads to rescue the ball right into the top right corner Ruddy.

Pressure of Norwich came in 21 minutes. A ball thrown into the penalty area, but can be driven direct defense in MU. Corner for Norwich and not producing anything.

Golden opportunity to Norwich on 28 minutes. Pilkington got a gap on Manchester United's defense and pass to the face of goal. He kicked, although De Gea rescue nicely with his feet.

De Gea again shows mastery in under the crossbar on 34 minutes. Holt headed the bait in front of the net silane Pilkington had he secured a reflex catch.

Johnson fired shots at 58 minutes of speculation. The ball was wide away from Chelsea's goal. A minute later, Surman is in the penalty box to get up and kicked the ball directly facing the Carrick although the round leather.

Opportunities for MU in 64 minutes. Welbeck managed to meet the ball and buoyed to outwit Ruddy who ran from the nest. The skin round towards the empty goal but still able to pursue and then defender intercepted Norwich, Whitbread.

Giggs almost added advantage MU in 72 minutes. Jones sent a cross into the penalty area and Giggs greeted him with a flick directed though the ball was hit the crossbar.

De Gea to the rescue again on 83 minutes, after kicking the ball hard Wilbraham dismissed. But a moment later De Gea not move at Holt in action in the penalty box MU. He received the ball in the penalty box MU, spinning, and then sent the ball to the goalkeeper De Gea to make the score was 1-1.

In the minutes of injury time, Manchester United regained the lead. Ashley Young sent a cross to the front of the goal and the ball then leads to the far post where there is a direct Giggs pass into the goal. Score was now 2-1.

Teams Line-up:

Norwich City: Ruddy, Drury, Johnson (Bennett 63 '), Whitbread, Holt, Jackson (Hoolahan 46'), Surman, Pilkington (Wilbraham 70 '), Fox, Ward, Naughton.

Manchester United: De Gea, Evra, Jones, Ferdinand, Evans, Scholes, Carrick, Giggs (Smalling 93 '), Nani, Welbeck, Hernandez (Young 63').

The game

MU was ahead when the game was only six minutes. Preceded the success of Park Ji-sung to cut the ball in midfield, Dimitar Berbatov then sent a breakthrough in the direction of Hernandez.

After trick Alderweireld, Hernandez then faced with goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer. With the cold, the Mexican striker sent the ball into the goal.

Hernandez again endanger the movement of the Ajax goal in the 15th minute. However, mature feedback Hernandez released towards Berbatov can be driven by Jan Vertonghen at the mouth of the goal.

Seven minutes later, Ajax have a good chance of passing Ozbiliz kick in the penalty box. But, David de Gea still spry secure Chelsea's goal.

Entering the 38th minute, Ozbiliz truly the home team's goalkeeper. Hard shot from the front left leg was unable to reach the penalty box by De Gea.

Tom Cleverley Kans obtained in the 42nd minute could not make Manchester United winning again. His shot from outside the box 16 can be countered by Vermeer.

At halftime, the score was still 1-1.

At the beginning of the second half, the visitors launched a barrage against MU. Nicolas Lodeiro a shot at the 57th minute thin float over the bar.

A few moments later, Ajax almost equalized. Welcoming Christian Eriksen corner kick, Siem De Jong won the duel air and the ball toward the goal. Unlucky for him, De Gea showed tremendous reflexes and can be brushed off the ball.

MU counter-attack on the 73rd minute almost scored fruitful. Comb from the right wing, Nani and then stabbed into the fire from outside the area. The ball hit the crossbar was Ajax.

Ajax back ahead in the 87th minute. A free kick by Alderweireld Ozbiliz forwarded to Chelsea's goal with his head. De Gea've tried to block the ball, but the skin round it sped into the net.

After the goal Alderweireld, Ajax need one more goal to qualify. But, until the end of the game, their efforts were fruitless.

The lineup
Man Utd: De Gea, Rafael Da Silva, Jones, Smalling, Fabio Da Silva, Nani, Park, Cleverley (Scholes 61 '), Young (Evans 61'), Hernandez, Berbatov (Welbeck 72 ')

Ajax: Vermeer, Van Rhijn, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Koppers (Klaassen 46 '), De Jong, Anita, Eriksen (Serero 60'), Ozbiliz, Lodeiro (Blind 81 '), Sulejmani

Manchester United to achieve positive results in the leg first round of Europa League last 32 cons Ajax Amsterdam . Playing away against Ajax, The Red Devils win two goals without reply.

In the action at the Amsterdam Arena on Thursday (2/16/2012), MU got the goals in the second half from Ashley Young and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez.

With a 2-0 advantage, the step towards the last 16 MU also becoming a field for the second leg will be played at Old Trafford.


The game

Throughout the last 30 minutes of action, no dangerous chances from both teams with Manchester United dominated the match.

Only in the 33rd minute when Siem De Jong got the ball in midfield. He was then a hard kick that was tipped by David De Gea.

The first half ended with the score 0-0 after a penalty claim by the Ajax players were dropped after Miralem Sulejmani opponent was ignored by the referee.

A minute after the restart, Chelsea had a chance to let go of crossing over Nani. But the ball instead heading straight to the goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer and swiftly dismissed.

At the 53rd minute cross from Nani to see Wayne Rooney in the penalty box and passed through a kick. Vermeer successfully pushed the ball.

Young! An hour game runs eventually he was able to bring Manchester United winning. Nani started crossing horizontally from the right wing, Young got the ball. He also outwit the Ajax players before kicking the ball into the goal. Ajax 0 Manchester United 1.

Vermeer MU back to threaten the goal on 63 minutes when Nani fired hard from inside the box and the ball is still thin float over the bar.

In 85 minutes Chicharito doubled the lead of his team. Begins the hard work of Antonio Valencia to win the ball, he pass to Chicharito, who then passed on to Rooney on the left wing.

Rooney is not selfish with the ball handed back to Chicharito at the far post. With one hard kick, goalkeeper dibobolnya Vermeer.

Manchester United were 2-0 up and ended up 90 minutes of the game is over.

The lineup

Ajax: Vermeer, Anita, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Koppers (Boilesen 63 '), De Jong, Aissati, Eriksen, Ozbiliz (Lukoki 79'), Bulykin (Van Rhijn 60 '), Sulejmani

Man Utd: De Gea, Jones, Ferdinand, Evans, Fabio Da Silva, Nani, Carrick, Cleverley (Scholes 61 '), Young (Valencia 70'), Rooney, Hernandez

Manchester United managed to force a draw at home to Chelsea. After a lag of up to three goals, MU is able to hold the Blues with a final score of 3-3.

In the match at Stamford Bridge ended Sunday (02/05/2012), Gary Cahill made his debut with the position of the injured John Terry.

Chelsea ahead in the 36th minute own goal by Jonny Evans ended until halftime. At the beginning of the second half, Chelsea's success increased his lead through Juan Mata and David Luiz 46 minutes five minutes later.

Wayne Rooney's two penalties in minutes 58 and 69 MU revive hope. Javier Hernandez before finally equalized in the 84th minute to force the match ended in a draw.

Gained one point does not change the position of the two clubs in the standings board. Chelsea remain in fourth with 43 results 24 times the value of play, while Manchester United in second place with a value of 55, two points adrift of Manchester City at the top.


The game

At the beginning of the game, Gary Cahill dropped Danny Welbeck on the edge of the penalty box. However, the referee considers it not a violation. Manchester United were not awarded a penalty.

After escaped the offside trap, Wayne Rooney to send feedback to Welbeck in the penalty box. However, Branislav Ivanovic managed to cut it to force a corner kick.

Goal! Chelsea now lead 1-0 in 36 minutes. Goal was initiated from the puncture Daniel Sturridge. Sodoran ball from a narrow angle to try to anticipate the ball, but David De Gea Evans instead of the chest and into his own net.

MU got a chance now. Hard kick Ashley Young goalkeeper Petr Cech could be anticipated. The keeper returned to the rescue of the ball joint partnership with Rooney Welbeck.

Towards the end of the first half, Manchester United returned to the pressure by launching a flat hard kick Rooney. Cech tipped the ball and just end up with a corner kick.

Chelsea kicked off early in the second half. In minute 46, the home team successfully extended the score to 2-0. Fernando Torres of the cross, which was guarded eyes tight kick off the nest in the top goalkeeper David De Gea guarded.

Just a four minute, Chelsea's goal re-broken. David Luiz's header the ball free kick and Ferdinand Eyes of a body inside. 3 Chelsea, Manchester United 0.

Manchester United finally be able to reduce the score to 1-3. Rooney execute a penalty after Patrice Evra violation of Sturridge.

Rooney again diluting the position to be 2-3 again through the white point due to contact between Ivanovic with Welbeck. England striker netted the right of goalkeeper Petr Cech while moving in the opposite direction.

Chelsea threatened again. Michael Essien hard kick from the center of the box can be pushed over by De Gea. Torres throw away the chance to score a goal. He menggocek ball too long before the box can be secured at MU defender.

Goal! The match 3-3 thanks to Hernandez is now balanced. After the kick the ball tipped Rooney, Ryan Giggs who controlled the ball off the bait into the middle of the box. The ball then gored by the Mexican striker.

Violations led to Paul Scholes to Luiz tendagan free for Chelsea. The eyes of a hard kick into the left corner of the goal, but De Gea successfully dismissed.

Brilliant rescue took place De Gea before the last minute. Cahill had brushed hard kick to force a corner kick.

The match was disbanded, Chelsea and Manchester United share a score of 3-3.


Teams Line-up:
Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, David Luis, Cahill, Bosingwa, Meireles, Essien, Malouda, Sturridge (Romeu 70 '), Torres, Mata

Man United: Ge Gea, Rafael (Scholes 64 '), Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Young (Hernandez 52'), Rooney, Welbeck (Park 84 ')

Manchester United managed to equal Manchester City, thanks to an additional three points after a 2-0 win over Stoke.

Two goals in the 'Red Devils' at Old Trafford on Tuesday (31/01/2012), both born from the spot after the occurrence of violations of the Stoke players in the forbidden box.

The first goal scored by Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez in the 38th minute. The second penalty for Manchester United Dimitar Berbatov completed in the 53rd minute.

With the addition of three points Manchester United now have 54 points, equivalent to the City, which for a while still entitled to sit on top of the standings thanks to the benefits of productivity goals.


The game

Walters fired a shot from long distance speculation on five minutes to test the Amos but the ball was wide. Two minutes later, turn to Jones who opened fire with similar results.

Manchester United continued to press. The difficulty of finding a gap, so long-distance shot option, as did Carrick on 20 minutes although the ball still hit the opponent.

Long-distance shot back retainer MU is released, this time by one minute after the kick Carrick Scholes. Ball on the opposing player and inches wide of the target.

At minute 29, a breakthrough bait that could be pursued terkawal Valencia on the right side. He ran to the left of goal and fired a shot that can be pushed over Sorensen.

A slick attack carried out MU in 33 minutes. The ball bounced around from the foot of Carrick, Park, Berbatov, and then back to Carrick again. From the right side of goal, he sent the ball down the face of goal to eventually leave the field.

In the 37th minute after Chelsea get a penalty imposed Pennant Park. Hernandez advanced to be the executor and finish the job properly.

The referee pointed to the spot for the second time in the game after Valencia's body pulled Walters in the forbidden box on 52 minutes. Berbatov ahead and sent the ball into the goal despite Sorensen guessing the right direction.

Opportunities to Stoke on 62 minutes. Jerome welcomes a cross to the face of goal with a header that leads right into Chelsea's goal. Amos caught the ball, releasing it again at the first opportunity and secured on a second occasion.

Evra was dropped Stoke players in the forbidden box in the 70th minute. Showing reruns of the offense, although the referee did not penalize me anymore.



Teams Line-up:

MAN UTD: Amos, Smalling, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Scholes, Park, Berbatov, Hernandez (Pogba 73 ').

Stoke: Sorensen, Wilkinson, Huth, Shawcross, Wilson, Pennant, Palacios (Delap 75 '), Whitehead, Walters (Fuller 75'), Jones, Crouch (Jerome 58 ')

Liverpool won 2-1 over Manchester United and is entitled to advance to the FA Cup fifth round. The winner 'The Red' made by Dirk Kuyt in the final minutes of the game.

At Anfield, Saturday (28/01/2012), Liverpool winning first  goal by Daniel Agger after a corner kick on 21 minutes. MU can respond quickly in the 39th minute.

In the second half, both teams attacking each other with relatively more Liverpool recorded a chance. The result, two minutes before dispersal Dirk Kuyt who came on as substitute goalkeeper MU.

The result left the 'Red Devils' exit from the FA Cup as well as send Liverpool into the fifth round of the event.


The game

The first attack from Liverpool. At minute four, Maxi Rodriguez fired hard that can be ignored De Gea as he stretched.

Valencia to cross into the penalty box on eight minutes. Park head it and then Giggs meet the ball to kick hard. The ball right into Reina.

Hard shot from Valencia on 17 minutes Liverpool defender unstoppable and Reina. Circular heavy ball toward goal, but it finally just hit the pole.

Liverpool the lead in the 20th minute. From a corner kick, the ball is thrown into the face of goal and Agger menanduknya to change the score finished 1-0.

From the counter-attack on 24 minutes, Gerrard dribbled and then kicked him. But his efforts have not been successful Liverpool doubled their advantage as the ball bounced away from goal.

MU made the score became 1-1 on 39 minutes. From the right side, Rafael dribbling and release bait into the front of goal. Park welcomed with a direct kick into the bottom corner of the goal.

MU players claimed a penalty on 50 minutes because it considers the Liverpool defender touched the ball when about to menghalaunya of the penalty box. But the referee did not agree.

Chelsea's goal in danger of lapse of two minutes. At minute 55, De Gea made a mistake in passing the ball in the penalty box so that the ball can be controlled by Downing. Two minutes later, Smalling slipped when about to throw the ball.

MU then try to perform a quick attack with Welbeck managed to catch the ball the bait away. He is trying to outwit an advanced Reina left post, but the ball was finally able cleared by Skrtel. A crucial one from Skrtel.

From a free kick on 66 minutes, Gerrard sends the ball right into Chelsea's goal. But De Gea react well and catch the ball.

Attack after attack was launched Liverpool, one of them on 82 minutes despite Kuyt's header was wide of the target.

At minute 88, fed the ball from Reina far ahead. Carroll the ball towards Kuyt in his right. Evra late closing movements Kuyt and he sent the ball into the goal MU.

Teams Line-up:

LIVERPOOL: Reina; Kelly, Skrtel, Carragher (Kuyt '63), Agger, Jose Enrique; Maxi (Adam 63'), Henderson, Gerrard (Bellamy 72 '), Downing; Carroll

MAN UTD: De Gea, Rafael, Smalling, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Scholes (Hernandez 76 '), Giggs (Berbatov 90'), Park, Welbeck.

Newcastle United  performed brilliantly when face Manchester United at home. The Magpies won three goals without reply.

In a match that held in the Sports Direct Arena, Wednesday (04/01/2012) , Newcastle got a goal-tally by Demba Ba, Yohan Cabaye and Phil Jones own-goal.

With two consecutive defeats, The Red Devils are now three points behind Manchester City who topped the standings. They are 45 points from 20 matches left.

Meanwhile Newcastle upbringing Alan Pardew now remain in seventh place with 33 points, four points clear of Chelsea in the fourth.
The game

In the 4th minute Newcastle almost scored. A cross from Ryan Taylor into the penalty box and Ba who are free standing in the penalty box failed to reach the ball.

A minute after Yohan Cabaye fired a shot from outside the penalty box, but still too weak and could be arrested Anders Lindegaard.

MU get his first chance in the 11th minute when Nani who outwit some Newcastle players, fired hard from the penalty box and can be pushed over Tim Krul. The ball rebounds immediately before Dimitar Berbatov secured Krul reach.

Berbatov had a chance in the 14th minute also scored when crossing successfully meet Patrice Evra in the penalty box. But his header that hit the body Davide Santon still stuck goalposts.

Newcastle finally able to excel in the 32nd minute, when a long ball from Shola Ameobi Krul managed to grasp and direct the ball into the Ba in the penalty box.

Without much to see the goal and while shadowed by Rio Ferdinand, first-time Ba kick off the far post and Lindegaard just stunned to see the net broken.

Until halftime score remained 1-0.

Cabaye! The new second-half minute walk Newcastle managed to double the advantage. This time through Cabaye free kick from a distance of 30 yards. He was a soccer ball tight to the upper right corner of goalkeeper Lindegaard and could not grasp the Danish goalkeeper.

Not many more opportunities are available both teams and the ball relatively more struggling in the midfield, until in the 90th minute Newcastle add to his tally treasury.

Krul kick the ball to reach the penalty box MU and Jones are about to throw instead pointed it at the goal itself. Lindegaard dead just stunned to see his goal step burglarized.

Team Line-up:

Newcastle: Krul; Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini, Santon, R Taylor, Tiote, Cabaye (Perch 77 '), Gutierrez; Ba (Obertan 89'), Shola Ameobi (Best 74 ').

Man United: Lindegaard; Valencia, Ferdinand, Jones, Evra; Nani, Carrick, Park (Hernandez 65 '), Giggs; Berbatov (Welbeck 56'), Rooney (Anderson 74 ').

Being host to the bottom team Blackburn Rovers, on the day of the 70th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United close in 2011 with a 2-3 defeat at Old Trafford.

In the game on Saturday (31/12/2011) , MU appear very dominant since the early minutes. They forced Blackburn to survive and play half court.

Although just relying on counterattacks, Blackburn could even close the first half with a 1-0 lead thanks to goals from Yakubu Aiyegbeni penalty. In fact, they could be 2-0 up early in the second half a second goal by Yakubu.

However, Manchester United did not give up. Two goals by Dimitar Berbatov scored as strong 2-2.

Blackburn eventually the winner was created by Grant Hanley at the normal time remaining 10 minutes. MU could not respond until the long whistle sounded and should receive their second defeat this season.

With this result, the Red Devils failed to displace Manchester City from the top of the standings. They still collect 45 points - equal with City but lost on goal difference - from 19 games. City, who only played 18 times going away tomorrow if you can beat Sunderland.

Meanwhile, Blackburn moved up to 18th with a collection of 14 points from 19 games.
The game

Nani had the opportunity in the seventh minute through a penalty kick from outside the box. But, the ball did not lead to the target.

Many pressed, the visitors can actually ahead in the 16th minute. In a process of counter-attack, they get a penalty after Yakubu violated Berbatov in the box 16. Yakubu who ran as an executioner had no trouble conquering David de Gea.

Golden opportunity to get Phil Jones in the 28th minute has not produced results. Close range kick was blocked by Blackburn defender.

A minute later, Javier Hernandez's turn to try his luck. The shot from outside the box is still widening.

Nani business in the 31st minute also still fail. In a crisis in the penalty box Blackburn, kick players from Portugal is soaring.

MU's best chance in the first half were born in the 44th minute, again by Nani. However, his shot from inside the box can be pushed in an extraordinary way by goalkeeper Mark Bunn.

Until halftime, the position has not changed. MU is still behind 0-1 from Blackburn.

MU direct hit early in the second half. A Nani shot in the 50th minute was still thin on the slide.

A minute later, Chelsea's goal even breaking again. For the second time, Yakubu listed his name on the scoreboard.

This goal begins inability Michael Carrick swept the ball perfectly. Yakubu who mastered the round leather then passes through Phil Jones, cut into the penalty box and rattled Chelsea's goal kick left foot.

But, the score 0-2 just last minute. MU can directly reduce the catch after Rafael's cross from the right side is converted into goals by Berbatov with his head.

MU could finally evened the score at minute 62. Through a process similar to the first goal, Antonio Valencia's cross was met with a flick off Berbatov to tear the Blackburn goal.

Blackburn chance to excel again in the 71st minute. However, the direction of the kick Mauro Formica is still on the thin side Chelsea's goal.

Valencia could endanger the Blackburn goal four minutes later. Bad luck for him, shot volley from inside the box was still hovering over the bar.

In the 80th minute, Chelsea's goal re-broken. From a corner kick, Hanley won the air duel with De Gea. The ball towards goal, and then chased and Hanley rebound with header . Manchester United 2 Blackburn 3.

Last chance for United, Jones strike from corner situation still blocked by Bun at cross line.

In the remaining time, Manchester United tried to equalize, but to no avail. They still lost 2-3.

Team Line-up:
Manchester United: De Gea, Rafael Da Silva (Keane 86 '), Jones, Carrick, Evra, Nani, Valencia, Park, Welbeck, Hernandez (Anderson 46'), Berbatov

Blackburn Rovers: Bunn, Lowe, Samba, Hanley, Pedersen, Henley, Nzonzi, Petrovic, Rochina (Morris 55 '), Formica (Goodwillie 85'), Yakubu (slew 90 ')

Manchester United back to obtain a victory for Manchester City continued to press at the top of the standings. A visit to the stable Fulham, Manchester United managed to beat the host with the score 5-0.

The match between Manchester United against Fulham at Craven Cottage held on Wednesday (12/21/2011). "Red Devils" resting the lower Rio Ferdinand and veteran players, Ryan Giggs from the beginning.

MU directly lead after just five minutes through Danny Welbeck. Excellence is bertaham in the 28th minute after Nani's turn to break into the home team's goal.

Fulham find themselves falling further behind after Giggs scored United's third goal in minute 43 to close the round I with 3-0 advantage.

In the second half, the Cottagers show resistance by giving birth to a number of golden opportunities but failed to score a goal back. While Manchester United managed to fulfill a five-goal victory over Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov.

Three additional points are earned MU is still puts Sir Alex Ferguson's squad in second place with 42 points, 17 times the results of matches, two points adrift of the City.

Fulham to get this defeat should be downgraded to a position 13 with a value of 18 points.
The game
Only five minutes walk, MU already leading 1-0. Nani puncture in the left wing managed to pull in front to send feedback to the face of goal by Danny Welbeck struck.

The attacks continued through Ryan Giggs MU waged by utilizing a cross kick Phil Jones and Wayne Rooney, although not yet able to increase their advantage.

Depressed, behind Fulham threatened. Clint Dempsey bait to see Bryan Ruiz in the penalty box and in a dangerous position, but Jones managed to sweep the Dachshund slick to force a corner kick.

Giggs took the free kick and his hard shot towards goal. However, David Stockdale has a great position to catch the ball perfectly.

Fulham back in the pressure after Nani shot at the near post. Chaos in front of goal but the visitors then there managed to secure the ball.

Goal! MU is now 2-0 up from Fulham. Starting from a corner kick, Giggs sent a cross into the middle of the box and Nani are already in front of the goalkeeper managed to break the opponent's goal with his header.

MU farther left Fulham. From the interception Antonio Valencia, Manchester United counterattack. Nani send feedback to Giggs in the box and his shot hit the Phillppe Senderos go. Fulham 0 Manchester United 3.

Fulham showed great resistance after lagging far behind. Opportunity's first crossing is very dangerous to the MU goal by Ruiz Dempsey headed in from close range. But Anders Lindegaard save the ball right at the goal line.

MU's defense kept the pressure to be done. Dembele kick and Riise deviated slightly from the goal guarded by Lindegaard.

Two malicious attacks launched by MU. Rooney and Welbeck thin kick just wide of the Fulham goal. While in between, Fulham replied through Dempsey but Valencia managed to sweep the ball.

Welbeck came close to creating additional goals for MU. From bait Nani, Welbeck who escaped the offside trap faced with the goalkeeper but bounced cukilannya thin over the crossbar.

Andrew Johnson throw away a golden opportunity. The shot bounced over the bar after a cross from Dempsey ripe.

Lindegaard shows excellent performance in this match. Johnson received a breakthrough bait Dempsey, who then fired hard but can be saved from the Danish goalkeeper.

Goal! Rooney's Manchester United now carry a 4-0 lead with a hard kick curved nan from outside the box.

Fulham had made two dangerous attacks but failed to penetrate the escort Lindegaard. Conversely, one goal successfully nested MU to end the game with the score 5-0 after a cross from Valencia forward Berbatov backheel kick.

Teams Line-up:
FULHAM: David Stockdale, Philippe Sanderos, Brede Hangeland, John Arne Riise, Chris Baird (Stephen Kelly 75 '), Dickson Etuhu, Danny Murphy, Clint Dempsey (Bobby Zamora 85'), Bryan Ruiz, Andrew Johnson, Moussa Dembele

MAN UNITED: Anders Lindegaard, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones (Ashley Young 21 ') (Park Ji-Sung 59'), Jonny Evans, Patrice Evra, Michael Carrick, Antonio Valencia, Nani, Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck (Dimitar Berbatov 76 ' )

Manchester United to temporarily take over the top of the Premier League. The assurance was obtained after the Red Devils beat host Queen's Park Rangers 2-0.

In the match at Loftus Road on Sunday (12.18.2011), Manchester United managed to surprise QPR in the first minute. When the game was only 52 seconds, Wayne Rooney has listed his name on the scoreboard.

In the second half, Manchester United added another goal. This time, Michael Carrick who made supporting the home team's goal by pretty silent.

An additional three points mengatrol position 'Red Devils' to the top ranking with a collection of 39 points from 16 matches. They displace the new Manchester City to collect 38 points. However, the City could return to the top if you can win or at least the series of counter-Arsenal match which will be held a few hours.

Meanwhile, QPR was ranked 15th, which stood at 16 points.


The game

The first attack directly MU goal to fruition. Starting Chris Smalling's header, Rooney received the ball and immediately passed to Antonio Valencia who stabbed on the right side.

Valencia then dribbled a bit before sending a cross into the goal mouth. There already exist a successful finish to Rooney's header into the top corner.

QPR threatened in the 17th minute. From a process of counter-attack, Jamie Mackie give feedback ripe to Jay Bothroyd who stand up free in the penalty box. However, the completion Bothroyd is still soaring.

Experiments conducted by Heidar Helguson in the 26th minute not produced results. Kick volley from outside the area widened to semping goal.

Two minutes later, Chelsea almost added advantage. From the corner kick situation, the ball was headed Danny Welbeck and then forwarded by Jonny Evans to the goal that was not guarded. However, the ball still hit the crossbar.

Next, turn to Phil Jones who squandered a golden opportunity. Receiving feedback breakthrough Rooney, Jones directly facing one on one with goalkeeper Radek Cerny. But, spurn Jones can still be countered Cerny with his foot.

Two minutes later, Cerny re-create the brilliant rescue. He rejected Valencia's shot from close range.

Busy attacking, defense MU so slightly loose. This condition is barely used by the mendepat Helguson space shot in front of Chelsea's goal. Bad luck for him, his shot can be driven by David de Gea by foot.

Until the first half ended, the score 1-0 to Manchester United has not changed.

Carrick doubled the lead MU in the 56th minute. Doing a solo run from midfield, midfielder back numbered 16 this past few opposing players before conquering Cerny with a shot from outside the penalty box.

In the 69th minute, Jones once again get a good chance. Shot along the ground that the release was not reachable by Cerny, but still thwarted by the crossbar.

Opportunities gained by DJ Campbell in the 75th minute have not been able to generate goals for QPR. Sontekannya continued feedback silane Adel Taarabt is still thin on the Manchester United goalkeeper.

Until the long whistle bebunyi, Manchester United managed to maintain his lead with a score of 2-0.

Team Line-up:
QPR: Cerny, Young, Connolly, Gabbidon, Traore, Wright-Phillips (Taarabt 65 '), Barton, Faurlin, Mackie, Helguson (DJ Campbell 66'), Bothroyd (Hill 75 ')

Manchester United: De Gea, Smalling, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Jones, Nani (Young 88 '), Rooney (Giggs 78'), Welbeck (Hernandez 63 ')

Wayne Rooney and Nani were both contributed a pair of goals as Manchester United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers by a score of 4-1.

At Old Trafford on Saturday (10/12/2011), Nani Manchester United broke the deadlock on 17 minutes. Rooney then doubled the score at minute 27.

Steven Fletcher had time to turn up the Wolves at minute 47, but Nani then made his second goal on 56 minutes. Rooney then close the MU victory.

The result left Manchester United now have a collection of 36 points from 15 games to sit in second place, two points behind Manchester City's top standings who has not played all 15nya party.

These results as well as a response of 'Red Devil' after the midweek Champions League exit from the stage.


The game

MU pressed in minute three. Nani sent a cross that drove in front of the opposing goal with no one to continue.

At seven minutes, another opportunity created MU. From Valencia cross, Carrick entered the penalty box and the ball with a header. The ball was still rising.

Rooney's turn to get a chance at minute 10. From outside the penalty box, he fired a shot that can still be arrested Hennessey as he stretched.

Rooney escaped the offside trap on 16 minutes and opened fire. But the ball can still be pushed over the goalie.

Manchester United finally took the lead in minute 17. Nani ran from the left to find a gap, then fired a shot into the top corner apt.

Nani in action again a few minutes later. Receiving feedback Wellbeck, Nani ran to the left to later remove feedback even though the opponent had surrounded Wellbeck.

Rooney then doubled the lead MU at minute 27. Rooney hard shot from the edge of the box was unable to hold the goalie.

Rooney threatened Wolves goalkeeper again at minute 35. This time the ball can be laboriously pushed over the goalie.

Chelsea's goal two minutes into the half broken in two. Evra lost air duel with Steven Fletcher and Manchester United the ball into the net.

Nani made his second goal against Wolves on 56 minutes. Jones sent the ball to Valencia on the right which then release the feed to the face of goal. Nani cheat the ball freely.

Rooney's turn to make the second goal against Wolves. At 62 minutes, Valencia to send feedback to the penalty box by Rooney kicked the ball directly to the sniper.

Fletcher threaten Chelsea's goal at minute 74. From the position of less okay, he could still cross the ball with a header by De Gea swiftly secured.

Jarvis threaten Chelsea's goal on 89 minutes. Receiving feedback Doyle, he fired a shot that can still be driven De Gea.

Team Line-up:

Man Utd: De Gea, Smalling, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra (Fryers '67), Valencia, Carrick, Jones, Nani (Young 77 '), Welbeck (Macheda 74'), Rooney.

Wolverhampton: Hennessey, Zubar, Johnson, Berra, Ward, Edwards (Milijas 32 '), Henry, O'Hara (Hunt 71'), Jarvis, Doyle, Fletcher (Ebanks-Blake 77 ').

Manchester United must accept the bitter pill in the final matchday of Group C Champions League. The Red Devils lost 1-2 from FC Basel and failed to qualify for the round of 16.

In the action at St. Jakob Park on Wednesday (07/12/2011) , behind first MU 0-1 in the first half goal by Marco Streller at minute 9.

Alexander Frei Basel doubled the lead on 84 minutes, which is then reduced to a goal by Phil Jones on 89 minutes.

This defeat makes Manchester United had to settle for third place finish in the group with nine points. Basel who had 11 points qualify for the title of runner-up group, in Bawan Benfica who got 12 points, a 1-0 win over Otelul Galati in the final game.

This is the third time perdelapanfinal Manchester United failed to step into the Champions League after the season 1994/1995 and 2005/2006 are also experiencing the same thing.


The game

Nine minutes of action running MU conceded. Basel invasion begins on the left wing, Xherdan Shaqiri releasing crossing into the penalty area but could be swept away by David De Gea. But the ball rebound fell to the feet Streller and immediately kicked into the corner fast in Chelsea's goal.

MU have a chance at minute 30 when crossing met Nani Park Ji Sung in front of the goal mouth. Unfortunately Park less balance and failed to kick the ball well, so it's easy secured Yann Sommer.

Breakthrough bait successfully pursued Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney ended with a kick that is too weak and can be captured by Sommer in the 35th minute.

Shaqiri in the 44th minute writhed on the right side of the MU defense. Apart from escort Evra, it releases a hard kick can still be arrested De Gea.

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic should be lost in the final minutes of the first half due to having problems with his knee. He was replaced by Johnny Evans.

Three minutes after the restart Rooney to Manchester United built an attack on the left side. Few entered the penalty box, Rooney fired a shot that was wide curved.

Basel threatened in the 54th minute after a free kick into the top corner right Shaqiri MU goalkeeper De Gea still be ignored.

In minute 59, Basel defender, Mark Steinhoefer, almost broke into his own net when one anticipates bait Nani from the right wing. Luckily the ball just hit the crossbar.

Frei! At Basel doubled their advantage 84 minutes finished 2-0. Starting Shakiri crossing from the right wing to the far post, Smalling did not see the emergence of Frei Frei easily back and butt the ball into the nets De Gea.

MU Jones turned up to pass on 89 minutes when the ball headed in the heat in front of goal. The ball had indeed been arrested Sommar but already past the goal line first.

Score 2-1 was survive until the fight was over and the Basel qualified for the last 16, MU was eliminated.

Team Line-up:

Basel: 1-Yann Sommer; 27-Mark Steinhoefer, 19-David Abraham, 6-Alexander Dragovic, 3-Ho Joo Park; 17-Xherdan Shaqiri (14-Valentin Stocker 92 '), 24-Cabral, 34-Granite Xhaka ( 11-Scott Chipperfield 83 '), 20-Fabian Frei; 9-Marco Streller, 13-Alexander Frei (21-Genseric Kusunga 88')

Manchester United: 1-David De Gea; 3-Patrice Evra, 5-Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic 15-(6 - Johnny Evans 41 '), 12-Chris Smalling; 17-Nani, 4-Phil Jones, 11-Ryan Giggs , 18-Ashley Young (19-Danny Wellbeck 64 '); 13-Park Ji-sung (27-Federico Macheda 82'), 10-Wayne Rooney.

Manchester United claimed a 1-0 victory when they travel to the headquarters of Aston Villa, Villa Park, Satunrday (03/12/2011). The Red Devils' only goal was created by Phil Jones in the first half.

The only goal of Manchester United in this match is created through the right foot Jones in the 19th minute. Goals are created after an attack that was built neat MU players ended with a cross by Nani from the left side.

Jones, who moves up the bait it, grabbed the ball with his right foot flick. Shay Given was able to block the ball into the goal and United were 1-0 up. For the record, this is Jones' first goal and first goal for Manchester United in the Premier League during his career.

Prior to these goals, Manchester United lost Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez. Mexican striker suffered an ankle injury and eventually was replaced by Antonio Valencia.

The entry of Valencia, plus the presence of Nani and Ashley Young in the starting XI, making the 'Red Devils' doing a lot of invasion from the side of the field. However, several punctures to the Villa defense has not produced results.


Until the first round is completed, no more goals are created.

In the second half, Villa more daring attacks. Evidently, The Villans successfully several times threatened the visitors' defense.

Gabriel Agbonlahor get a chance in the 59th minute. However, the horizontal kick towards the far post can still be captured by Anders Lindegaard.

Next, turn to Emile Heskey who get a chance in the 69th minute. Unfortunately for Heskey, his header at the near right side pole thin Lindegaard still soaring.

Lindegaard also showed toughness when he jumped to dismiss James Collins header on 75 minutes. Chelsea's goal re-saved from being broken.

At minute 89, Danny Welbeck had struck the ball into the Villa goal. However, the goal is disallowed because Welbeck had already been standing on the off-side position.

Until the long whistle sounded, the score 1-0 remained unchanged. Thanks to this victory, Manchester United climbed back into second position, which previously had occupied Tottenham Hotspur. Manchester United are now collecting value of 33, two points ahead of Spurs.

Meanwhile, Villa remain in the order of eight standings with a collection of 16.

For United, this is the fourth 1-0 win in the last five games. Previously, they won with a similar score for Everton, Sunderland, and Swansea City.

Teams Line-up:

Aston Villa: Given (Guzan 38), Hutton, Warnock, Dunne, Collins, Jenas (Heskey 64), Albrighton, Bannan, Herd (Petrov 59), Bent, Agbonlahor.

Manchester United: Lindegaard, Smalling, Ferdinand (Giggs 64), Vidic, Evra, Nani, Jones, Carrick, Young (Welbeck 79), Rooney, Hernandez (Valencia 12).

Manchester United have bowed at home. Facing the Crystal Palace in the English League Cup quarter-finals, Manchester United defeated 1-2 and declared eliminated.

In a match that took place at Old Trafford Stadium, Wednesday (30/11/2011) , MU appear relatively more dominant since the first half. Statistics noted, the direction of Sir Alex Ferguson's squad that won control of the ball up to 60%.

Nevertheless, Manchester Palace difficult to penetrate the defenses. The attacks are built always stopped before it could be solved by Dimitar Berbatov or Federico Macheda.

Fergie then enter Ravel Morrison, replacing Berbatov, early in the second round to shore up the front lines. This option makes the attack proved to be more 'Red Devils' lives.


MU then won control of the ball up to 75%, and Morrison himself had a chance in the second half. However, his shot from inside the penalty box could still be blocked by goalkeeper Lewis Price.

Macheda could also get a chance on 61 minutes but his shot from outside the box is still soaring.

Have not provided meaningful change, Fergie then enter Paul Pogba to balance the midfield. Nevertheless, the Palace that was driven by Wilfred Zaha actually winning it first.

Darren Ambrose, who had entered early in the second half, was guarded in the front area of ​​the forbidden box MU. He also released a hard kick to the upper right corner of Chelsea's goal and entered. Palace winning 1-0 in the 65th minute.

However, the advantage Palace only lasted three minutes. Macheda was dropped in the box and MU was forbidden to get a penalty. Macheda himself an executor can not throw gratuitous occasion and change the score to 1-1.

Despite continued pressure, MU remain difficult to dismantle the defenses Palace. Game and then proceed to the extra period.

At minute 98, Palace was surprising host. Ambrose released a free kick from the left side gored by Glenn Murray right in front of the goal guarded by Ben Amos. Palace back ahead.

In the circumstances behind, hit back MU. However, defense kokohnya Palace The Red Devils made it difficult. Manchester United finally had to recognize the benefits of Palace and knocked out of the Carling Cup.

Teams

Manchester United: Ben Amos, Rafael da Silva (Paul Pogba 64), Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling, Fabio da Silva (Ezekiel Fryers 37), Park Ji-Sung, Antonio Valencia, Darron Gibson, Mame Biram Diouf, Dimitar Berbatov (Ravel Morrison 46), Federico Macheda.

Crystal Palace: Lewis Price, Patrick McCarthy, Anthony Gardner, Dean Moxey (Darren Ambrose 46), Nathaniel Clyne, David Wright, Kagisho Dikgacoi, Stuart O'Keefe, Jermaine Easter (Glenn Murray 74), Wilfred Zaha, Sean Scannell (Jonathan Parr 45).

Manchester United's dominance at home did not mean for Newcastle United. The Magpies defended well and managed to steal the points by the outcome 1-1, Chicharito scored lucky goal, and Ba controversial penalty put Newcastle level.

In a match that took place at Old Trafford Stadium, Saturday (26/11/2011), Manchester United had plenty of chances throughout the game. However, toughness defender and goalkeeper Tim Krul in front of goal made it difficult for the Red Devils score a goal.

Manchester United won control of the ball to 60% and create 25 shots throughout the game.

Thanks to this result, the position of both teams remained unchanged. Manchester United still in the order of two with a collection of 30, while Newcastle are in fourth with 25 points.


The game

Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez had two chances in the early minutes of the game. However, they failed to turn into goals.

His first chance in the seventh minute after receiving a pass from Patrice Evra. The result, the ball can still be driven by Tim Krul. Second chance, a minute later, after receiving the pass Wayne Rooney also still be blocked Krul.

Demba Ba then returned in the eleventh minute. After receiving feedback from Hatem Ben Arfa breakthrough, it releases a directional kick. But, David De Gea could still kick save it.

Chicharito get another chance in the 30th minute. But this time his shot from outside the box is still soaring. One minute later, turn to Ryan Giggs who got a chance.

Geeks from Wales midfielder was receiving feedback from Fabio and release a flick right in front of goalkeeper Krul, but the goalkeeper could still brushed it off.

Newcastle are also some times dangerous MU defense, especially from the movement of Gabriel Obertan on the right side. Beginning with the attack anyway Obertan, Yohan Cabaye could get a chance. Unfortunately for him, kicking terarahnya still be arrested De Gea.

Until the end of the first round is completed, no team that can score a goal.

MU finally score a goal when the game entered the 49th minute. Starting from a free kick, hard kick Rooney driven by Steven Taylor in front of goal. However, the ball is driven Chicharito Taylor instead of a body and get into Newcastle.

'Red Devils' chance to get a few chances after that. One is through Ashley Young's kick, but his shot was wide of the target.

Unfortunately for United, when it was superior and try to increase the advantage, they conceded. Rio Ferdinand offenses committed against Hatem Ben Arfa in the penalty box penalty for Newcastle bear fruit.

Demba Ba who became executor of the penalty does not throw gratuitous opportunity. He successfully conquered De Gea and change the score to 1-1.

Newcastle then play with 10 players after Jonas Gutierrez received a second yellow card in the 79th minute. MU then get a free kick due to violations of Gutierrez.

Here, Krul once again managed to save the visitors' goal. Nemanja Vidic's header right in front of goal, managed to dihalaunya. Toon Army's goal is still safe, the score is still as strong.

Krul makes MU players frustrated after he managed to kick in 82 minutes Patrice Evra. A few minutes later misfortune befall Ashley Young after his shot hit the goalpost.

MU pressure in the recent second half never produced results. Chicharito goal at the end of the game must ultimately disallowed because he was caught off-side. 1-1 score lasted until the game ended.


Team Line-up:
Manchester United: De Gea, Fabio Da Silva, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Giggs, Young, Rooney, Hernandez; Subs: Lindegaard, Evans, Smalling, Park, Valencia, Gibson, Macheda
Newcastle United: Krul, Simpson, Steven Taylor, Coloccini, Ryan Taylor, Obertan, Cabaye, Guthrie, Gutierrez, Ben Arfa, Ba; Subs: Elliot, Santon, Lovenkrands, Perch, Gosling, Shola Ameobi, Sammy Ameobi

Manchester United failed to reap victory after offset his guest, Benfica 2-2. For Benfica results of this series is enough to get them into the knockout phase.

Manchester United host Benfica at Old Trafford on Tuesday (11/22/2011) . The home team is strengthened by the injured Wayne Rooney.

Benfica had the lead early in the game an own goal by Phil Jones in the third minute. MU respond by Dimitar Berbatov on 30 minutes.

In the second half, Manchester United to turn things around after Darren Fletcher scored in minute 59. But a minute later Benfica game balance back through veteran player Pablo Aimar.

The results of this series Benfica took over leadership of the standings of Group C * with nine points and ensure themselves qualified for the knockout phase because of its superior head to head of Manchester and Basel.

Benfica will not finish lower than second place if they lose to Otelul in the last game.

While MU is ranked second with the same value. "Red devils" just needed a draw to advance to the perdelapanfinal at home to Basel, early December. While Basel should be able to beat his opponent to escape.


The game

Only three minutes the game play, United nets was breaking. Starting from the movement of Axel Witsel and forward Pablo Aimar, Nicolas Gaitan off a cross into the middle of the box.

Unfortunately, Phil Jones who was in front of goal one anticipates the ball so that it slid into his own net. MU 0, Benfica 1.

Benfica threat flowing shortly thereafter. From the corner, Bruno Cesar grabbed the ball with his shot inches wide of the goal that kept David De Gea.

Nani MU responded with a jab from the left wing to see Ashley Young. But Young is not a test shot for the goalkeeper Arthur.

Goal! Manchester United now an equalizer for a 1-1. Berbatov ripped Benfica goalkeeper with a header after a forward feed cooked from Nani on the left side of the field. Goals are controversial because Berba seen in an offside position.

Young gave birth to the movement of golden opportunities. He was forced to leave the nest to repel Artur Young kick with his foot.

The first round ended, the score remained 1-1.

MU's defense continued to press his guest. In the span of time that is not too far has resulted in two chance of firing Young and Fabio.

Opportunity was born for Benfica. Cesar Aimar send feedback to the edge of the penalty box, but the veteran players still kick over the bar.

Berbatov! An opportunity was thrown away by the Bulgarian striker. Fabio ripe to send feedback to the middle of the box, but the half-volley shot Berba who actually soared.

Benfica almost added advantage through a hard shot inches wide Rodrigo in Chelsea's goal.

Before the game ended, Chicharitojuga almost gave birth to the goal for United after his header rebound from goalkeeper Artur thin.

The match finished, MU offset Benfica 2-2.


Team Line-up:
Manchester United: 1-David de Gea; 3-Patrice Evra, 4-Phil Jones, 5-Rio Ferdinand, 20-Fabio (12-Chris Smalling 82 '); 25-Antonio Valencia (14-Javier Hernandez 80'), 24 -Darren Fletcher, 16-Michael Carrick, 18-Ashley Young, 17-Nani; 9-Dimitar Berbatov

Benfica: 1-Artur; 14-Maxi Pereira, 4-Luisao (27-Miguel Vitor 58 '), 24-Ezequiel Garay, 3-Emerson; 6-Javi Garcia, 28-Axel Witsel, 8-Bruno Cesar, 20-Nicolas Gaitan (21-Nemanja Matic 68 '); 10-Pablo Aimar (5-Ruben Amorim 83'), 19-Rodrigo