Jürgen Klopp, his delighted manager, described it as a "genius moment" but just what was going through the head of Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho as he bore down on David de Gea's goal last night?The Brazilian's brilliant goal shifted the balance of an exciting round of 16 second-leg tie irrevocably away from Manchester United. It also stunned into silence a hitherto raucous Old Trafford.And it was the moment that De Gea, who made four terrific saves to foil Liverpool's No10 over these two legs, was finally left with no answer as Coutinho, approaching from the left, dinked the ball cheekily between the United keeper and his near post."I had the chance to be face to fa...
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Midtjylland v Manchester United background
FC Midtjylland embark upon the highest-profile fixture in their history hoping to take a second English scalp of the season, with Manchester United FC heading to Denmark for a UEFA Europa League round of 32 tie.Previous meetings• The sides are meeting for the first time in UEFA competition.• Midtjylland's record in four games against English sides is W2 D1 L1 (W1 D0 L1 at home – W1 D1 L0 in England). They have already accounted for one Premier League club this season, eliminating Southampton FC 2-1 on aggregate in the play-offs.• They won their only previous match in Manchester, beating Manchester City FC 1-0 in the first leg of a 2008/09...
McCarty downs United, Dempsey inspires Sounders
© Getty ImagesDax McCarty scored against his former team to give the New York Red Bulls a 1-0 win over DC United in the first leg of the MLS Eastern Conference semi-finals.McCarty headed home a free-kick in the 72nd minute from midfielder Sacha Kljestan to give the top-ranked Red Bulls the advantage heading into the second leg next Sunday. McCarty spent half of the 2011 season with DC before a trade sent him to New York. It was ...
Sources: United board discuss sacking Moyes
Manchester United news By Miguel Delaney | ESPNFC Key Manchester United boardroom figures have now turned against David Moyes, as the prospect of the manager getting sacked has been properly raised for the first time, club sources have told ESPN FC. John Berry/Getty ImagesDavid Moyes' job hangs in the balance after revelations that United's owners, the Glazers, are now open to the idea of a change of manager. The Glazer family owners are now more open to the idea of a change of manager, although they presently remain behind Moyes, but the next week could prove decisive, sources said. Over that time, United must overturn a 2-0 deficit in the Champions League against Olympiakos, before facing an awkward trip to West Ham United and
Liverpool crush United to go second
Updated: Sunday, 16 Mar 2014 21:26 | Comments Steven Gerrard is mobbed following one of his two successful penalties Audio Manchester United's dire season sank to a new low as they gifted Liverpool their first victory at Old Trafford in five years, going down 3-0. Steven Gerrard scored twice from the penalty spot and Luis Suarez scored his 25th goal of the season to complete an easy win which underlined the huge gulf in quality between the two sides. Gerrard converted from 12 yards after Rafael handled the ball and the Liverpool captain scored again from the spot when Phil Jones knocked over Joe Allen after the restart. The England skipper would have scored Liverpool's first hat-trick at Old Trafford since 1936 if his third
Moyes secure at United despite rumours
Updated: Wednesday, 26 Feb 2014 13:38 | Comments David Moyes presided over one of the worst displays during his time as Manchester United manager in Athens David Moyes remains the manager of Manchester United despite speculation to the contrary. Rumours of an imminent announcement on the New York Stock Exchange spread on social media on Wednesday, with the suggestion it would state that Moyes was to leave the club following Tuesday night's 2-0 defeat to Olympiacos in the Champions League. The odds on Moyes being the next Barclays Premier League manager to leave his post dropped from 14/1 to 8/11 in less than 24 hours, but Press Association Sport reports that the Scot is still very much in charge. United are baffled by the reports
United closer to Juan Mata transfer
Mata seeks clarity over future Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata will hold talks with manager Jose Mourinho to determine his role with the club. Mata seeks clarity over future Manchester United are hopeful of securing a deal for Chelsea's Juan Mata by this weekend, sources at both Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge have told ESPN. • Cox: Why can't Mata and Jose get along?• Okwonga: Moyes can think of Swansea• Mitten: Pessimistic about United• Lythell: Mata to Man United makes no sense United officials have remained in London over the last two days to conduct negotiations for Mata and one other "European-based central midfielder" -- believed to be Juventus' Arturo Vidal. While the second deal is still some way off, and may even be for the summer, sources have stated that