Results tagged “Manchester United”
Not unexpectedly West Ham's miserable away form continued as they crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Manchester United last night.
Two goals from Wayne Rooney and one from Michael Owen did the damage to Gianfranco Zola's side at Old Trafford.
West Ham look set to face one of their old boys when they take to the field at Old Trafford this evening.
Former Irons star Rio Ferdinand looks set to return to the home defence after serving a four match ban, and will be looking to help inflict some misery on his old side.
West Ham's games next month against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United have been postponed because of cup commitments.
The Irons were due to meet Wolves at Upton Park next Tuesday but the midlands side will be involved in an FA Cup replay against Crystal Palace.
It's been another exciting sporting year and plenty of big names have appeared in the pages of The Wharf, including West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola, a quartet of England cricket captains and two heroes of the 1966 World Cup win.
We look back at what's been making the headlines locally and nationally over the last 12 months.
James Tomkins insists West Ham are not worrying about relegation despite their 4-0 drubbing by Manchester United at the weekend.
The England under-21 centre-back returned to the Irons' starting line-up against the Premier League champions but could do little to stop Wayne Rooney and co running riot in the second half.
West Ham defender Jonathan Spector is confident the Irons will bounce back from last Saturday's 4-0 defeat by Manchester United.
The American international insisted the Hammers are taking it one game at a time as they look to pull away from the relegation zone, starting at Birmingham this Saturday.
Gianfranco Zola was putting a brave face on things but the West Ham manager must be getting worried after his side was torn apart by a depleted Manchester United.
The Premier League champions could only field three recognised defenders, and lost two of those before the game finished, but still the Irons could barely muster a worthwhile effort on goal.
Whisper it quietly, but there's a vague possibility that Kieron Dyer might appear for West Ham this weekend.
The midfielder's injury record has restricted him to a handful of matches since joining from Newcastle in 2007, but he may be spotted at Upton Park after completing 75 minutes for the reserve team.
David James should be England's goalkeeper at next year's World Cup and that would mean bad news for West Ham's Rob Green.
James is the choice of ex-England keeper David Seaman as speculation continues over who Fabio Capello will have as his first choice in South Africa.
The days of the big four's domination of domestic football are numbered according to a man once dubbed the architect of the Premier League.
Football consultant Alex Fynn has no doubt the trophy-hogging days of Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal are coming to an end, with a new crop of clubs set to challenge their hegemony.
Nigel Seeley - the Wizard of Odds - gives his tips on where to place your bets this week.
Last week we boasted about a 100 per cent winning record with our three headline selections all obliging, but this weekend we have some terrible goalkeeping and a magnificent Manchester United performance to thank for a 100 per cent losing record.
Ryan Giggs produced a moment of brilliance to enable Manchester United to snatch all three points at Upton Park yesterday.
The Welshman scored a sublime solo goal on 62 minutes to deny West Ham a deserved draw and further strengthen United's grip on their Premier League crown.
Manchester United visit Upton Park on Sunday looking to consolidate their place at the top of the league table.
The Premier League, European and World champions will undoubtedly give West Ham a real test, although their record at the Boleyn has been poor in recent seasons.
WEST Ham's poor run of results continued when they were easily beaten at Old Trafford last night.
Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo saw the Premier League champions home with plenty to spare.
West Ham head to Old Trafford tonight looking for their first win in four games.
Manager Gianfranco Zola is optimistic about his side's chances against Manchester United, despite their 2-0 defeat by Arsenal on Sunday.
IT SHOULD be Manchester United, but Chelsea will be ready to capitalise on any mistakes.
That’s the view of ex-Chelsea star Graeme Le Saux on this weekend’s Premier League climax, which sees the two clubs both in with a shout of clinching the title.
Le Saux, speaking at the launch of the Real Man Cycling Challenge yesterday, thinks defending champions United hold the aces.
He said: “The advantage is still with Manchester United. They are effectively a point ahead with their goal difference and I don’t think they’ll slip up at Wigan.
“Chelsea are at home to Bolton and that’s not a dead cert. But the atmosphere on Sunday at Stamford Bridge, and the form of the team means they will beat Bolton, so at least they’ll finish the season giving themselves the best chance if Manchester United do slip up.�
IT'S ALMOST the end of the road for West Ham as they play their last away game of the season against Manchester United this weekend.
Alan Curbishley takes his 100 per cent record against the Premier League Champions to Old Trafford on Saturday (May 3), knowing a point would be good enough to guarantee the Hammers 10th place.
The Irons will be without Freddie Ljungberg, whose cracked rib sustained in last Saturday's (April 26) 2-2 draw with Newcastle will rule him out for a month, and possible the European Championships.
