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David Moyes introduces last man standing shot practice to Manchester United, but who is left embarrassed once it's all over?
Tuesday 23 July 2013
With names such as van Persie, Welbeck, Hernandez and Giggs, surely the United squad would have no problems trying to score a simple goal? Think again...
David Moyes hopeful Robin van Persie has a 'big influence' on Manchester United's season
Friday 19 July 2013
The striker scored 30 goals in all competitions last term
Tim Key: ‘I captained my school football team in 1992 so I’m no stranger to the big stage’
Friday 12 July 2013
This week I scored such a beautiful goal at football, I really need to lay it down in print. It was as sweet as a plum; a dipping volley right off my laces that left the goalkeeper helpless – confused and gaping, like a teenaged giraffe coming face to face with a mirror for the first time. It was sublime. People need to be told about it.
Transfer talk: Manchester United set to miss out on Thiago Alcantara as Pep Guardiola confirms Bayern Munich interest
Thursday 11 July 2013
Bayern manager admits it is "Thiago or nothing"
It's go, go, go for £280m motor racing track as planners shrug off environmental concerns
Wednesday 10 July 2013
Opposition included the Brecon Beacons National Park and environmental watchdog Natural Resources Wales
It's go, go go for £280 motor racing track as planners shrug off environmental concerns
Wednesday 10 July 2013
Opposition included the Brecon Beacons National Park and environmental watchdog Natural Resources Wales
Glenn Moore: Tonight's the night to play Theo Walcott up front
Sunday 02 June 2013
‘An injury to one player gives a chance to another’. It is a managerial cliché, rarely believed by anyone, but there could be a silver lining in England’s injury crisis in Rio de Janeiro tonight. With Daniel Sturridge, Danny Welbeck and Andy Carroll injured, and Jermain Defoe carrying Achilles-heel damage, the opportunity arises to play Theo Walcott where the Arsenal youngster wants to play: at the head of the attack.
England v Republic of Ireland: Key battles
Tuesday 28 May 2013
Roy Hodgson faces the latest test of his international management skills tomorrow when England take on the Republic of Ireland at Wembley.
Rio Ferdinand: Every Manchester Untied player must 'prove themselves' to David Moyes - even me
Thursday 16 May 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson is set to take charge of his final game on Sunday
Jonny Evans wants to emulate Ryan Giggs trophy haul at Manchester United
Tuesday 14 May 2013
The defender is not content with his three league titles
Tottenham greats eager for Gareth Bale to remain at White Hart Lane
Monday 29 April 2013
Welshman won the PFA Player of the Year award last night
Manchester United set to blood youngsters in final games, including Adnan Januzaj
Friday 26 April 2013
The new champions play Arsenal this weekend
Manchester United v Aston Villa: Premier League match preview
Monday 22 April 2013
A look ahead to tonight's Premier League fixture at Old Trafford
Gordon Taylor assesses The PFA Player of the Year nominees
Friday 19 April 2013
Gareth Bale, Michael Carrick, Juan Mata, Luis Suarez, Robin van Persie and Eden Hazard have been nominated
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Is the Muslim call to prayer really such a menace?
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Channel 4 to 'provoke' viewers who associate Islam with terrorism with live call to prayer during Ramadan
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US army doctor returns arm to Vietnamese soldier fifty years after he took it as a souvenir
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Police seize possessions of rough sleepers in crackdown on homelessness
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Demand for food banks has nothing to do with benefits squeeze, says Work minister Lord Freud
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