Hosts Manchester United FC won a rollercoaster game despite ending with ten men against Bayer 04 Leverkusen as an 89th-minute James Wilson penalty secured the three points.The game began as it ended, with Wilson finding the net in just the fourth minute. The United advantage was doubled shortly after through Ben Pearson's smart finish but the visitors were level before the break as Marc Brasnic struck twice in two minutes. The turnaround seemed complete when Maximilian Wagener put Leverkusen ahead but Andreas Pereira's 71st-minute equaliser and Wilson's winner snatched it despite Patrick McNair receiving a second yellow with 15 minutes remaining.Click on the box above to watch highlights.
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United look forward after Ferguson says goodbye
Robin van Persie said Manchester United were already looking to the future after Sir Alex Ferguson closed the book on his 26-and-a-half-year managerial tenure with an incredible 5-5 draw at West Bromwich Albion.The madcap game brought Ferguson's long, record-breaking reign to a breathless climax and meant United finished the season 11 points above Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.United will begin life under new manager David Moyes on 1 July and despite sadness at Ferguson's departure, Van Persie said he and his fellow players were already plotting their assault on next season's silverware."That's our standard for this team. This is a great team and, hopefully, we can go for even more trophies. I'm sure we
Kuszczak slams double standards at United
Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has criticised the club for accepting the goalkeeping mistakes of David De Gea while he was hung out to dry. GettyImagesTomasz Kuszczak third choice at Old Trafford Kuszczak, who recently moved on loan to Championship side Watford for the remainder of the season, started only 30 Premier League games in five-and-a-half years at United. He feels that he was never given the opportunity to make up for errors during his time at Old Trafford. The Poland international is out of contract at United at the end of the season and is sure to move on. Talking about his time at the club, Kuszczak was quoted as saying by The Sun: "It is five [years at the club], to be
Prem: Rampant United move level with City
A 5-0 victory over ten-man Wigan enabled Manchester United to draw level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City on Boxing Day, as Roberto Mancini's men were held to a 0-0 draw against West Brom on a day that saw Fulham strike a major blow to Chelsea's title ambitions. GettyImagesDimitar Berbatov's third and Manchester United's fifth came from the penalty spot • Premier League Gallery • Jolly: United showcase depth At Old Trafford, Dimitar Berbatov's hat-trick and goals from Park Ji-sung and Antonio Valencia saw a makeshift Manchester United side cruise to a five-goal win over Wigan - who had striker Conor Sammon sent off in the first half. Sir Alex Ferguson named an unusual line-up - with Michael Carrick at centre-back - but nevertheless
Keane slams United players
Manchester United legend Roy Keane admitted his former side "got what they deserved" as they crashed out of the Champions League at the group stage tonight. Alex Ferguson's men suffered a 2-1 defeat to Basel in Switzerland, Phil Jones' late headed goal not enough after Marco Streller and Alexander Frei had put the hosts in control. The result left United winless in four meetings with tonight's opponents and their fellow qualifiers Benfica, their only victories coming against Romanian minnows Otelul Galati. "I think going out reflects what United have done in truth, they haven't scored enough goals and they haven't beaten Basel or Benfica," said Keane, part of ITV1's summarising team for the match. "It's all about scoring goals." The last time United failed
Prem: United hit for six, nine men given Blues
Two goals from Mario Balotelli and Edin Dzeko as well as strikes from Sergio Aguero and David Silva condemned ten-man Manchester United to a 6-1 derby defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday as a rampant Manchester City increased their lead at the top of the Premier League. United began the day two points behind their cross-city rivals but that gap has now been extended to five. GettyImagesMario Balotelli was booked after revealing this message at Old Trafford • Premier League gallery • Ferguson rues 'worst ever' defeat• Jolly: Fergie's darkest day• Villas-Boas blames referee United enjoyed the better of the opening stages, but Balotelli put City ahead with a classy finish after 20 minutes. It was a beautiful finish from the Italian, who subsequently revealed a T-shirt
Dalglish: United clash a game like any other
Liverpool vs Manchester United Kenny Dalglish insists Saturday's derby with Manchester United is merely a chance for Liverpool to move within three points of their title rivals. PA PhotosKenny Dalglish is keeping his cool ahead of the derby • Henry: I knew very little of Reds United moved ahead of Liverpool by winning their 19th league title last season, so for the first time in several decades the Reds go into the derby as England's second most successful side when it comes to league championships. Sir Alex Ferguson, traditionally, has made no effort to hide the fact that he views United's clashes with Liverpool as the biggest of the season, but Dalglish says he will treat it like any other game and the opportunity to earn