Wednesday, January 1, 2014

BEST FIVE: Manchester United in 2013

The Red Devils ended 2013 in style with six consecutive victories in all competitions and David Moyes will be hoping for more of the same to start the new year when United entertain Tottanham Hotspurs at Old Trafford today.
ENGLISH CHAMPIONS 2013 

2013 was the year when Sir Alex Ferguson’s glorious reign as Manchester United manager came to an end in May, with the club’s 20th league title secured, his retirement was announced. And the reign was transferred to another Scottish the ever dependable Mr. David Moyes. Reflecting back on the momentous year let us go through the Best five matches for Manchester United in 2013.

  • United 3 Aston Villa 0 - 22nd March 2013


Match Highlights

With the title up for grabs, the Reds seal the crown in convincing style as Robin van Persie’s stunning first-half hat-trick sinks the Aston Villa in front of 75,000-plus jubilant fans. Manchester United are crowned the champions of England for a record-extending 20th time.


  • United 2 Swansea 1 - 12th May 2013


Match Highlights

At the end of an era, the newly-crowned champions leave it late to secure a hard-fought victory to cap Sir Alex's final match as manager at the Theatre of Dreams. On an unforgettable afternoon at Old Trafford, Manchester United supporters heralded their champions and bade emotional farewells to Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes before.


  • Swansea City 1 United 4 - 17th Aug 2013


Match Highlights

Moyes makes a winning start in the Barclays Premier League as the Reds cruise to a comfortable opening-day victory thanks to braces from van Persie and Danny Welbeck. T two quick-fire first-half goals and another two in the second half set David Moyes on his way to a first league win as Reds boss, simultaneously starting the champions’ title defence with a victory and putting United top of the league.

  • United 1 Arsenal 0 - 10th Nov 2013


Match Highlights

Playing against his former club, Van Persie’s scores the only goal as the Reds inflict an influential defeat on the league leaders. Robin van Persie's superb header accounted for Barclays Premier League leaders Arsenal and catapulted Manchester United firmly into the title race on a tense afternoon at Old Trafford.


  • Bayer Leverkusen 0 United 5 - 27th Nov 2013


Match Highlights

United reach the Champions League's last 16 with a game to spare by thrashing the German side and recording the club’s biggest away win in Europe. Manchester United cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League with a remarkable 5-0 triumph at Bay Arena fortress with goals from Antonio Valencia, Jonny Evans, Smalling, Nani and one own-goal from Spahic.

With first United games is hours from Kick-off, Happy New Year to Manchester United family and hoping 2014 will be a prosperous year with United adding more trophies to their kitty.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Smokey Mountains View from New Tehri of Tehri Range, Uttarakhand

One of the most memorable places where I have stayed for a month or so. In a small but busy hilly town, New Tehri in Uttarakhand. All the vi...