Hi Guys!The most important thing that happened to Manchester United apart from winning the Barclay's Premier League title was the retirement of SIR ALEX FERGUSON
He was a exceptional manager for Man United.He appointed David Moyes as his successor.Most people doubted this appointment and Moyes had the opportunity to answer his critics in the preseason.Lets see what happened in the preseason for the RED DEVILS.....
Manchester United vs Singha All star XI
Manchester united began their preseason with a match against the Singha All star XI.Manchester united were the clear favorites heading into this match.This was David Moyes first game in charge of United.He decided to give some less known players a chance.
Squad:
Amos – Fabio (Evra, 77mins) , Ferdinand , Evans , Buttner (Rafael, 33 mins) – Januzaj , Cleverley (Lingard, 62mins), Carrick, Anderson (Jones, 62mins) , Giggs (Zaha, 62mins) – Welbeck. Subs (Not used) Lindegaard.
Shockingly Manchester United lost this match.A 49 minute goal from the all stars captain ended Moyes hope for a winning start for him and United in the season.
Shockingly Manchester United lost this match.A 49 minute goal from the all stars captain ended Moyes hope for a winning start for him and United in the season.
FINAL RESULT-SIngha all stars 1-0 Manchester United
Januzaj in action against Singha all star XI
But still the Champions of England had a big positive to take forward. Januzaj who played in the right wing showed great talent and immense ability.He was able to trick the defenders and also had amazing ball control.
Also Wilfred Zaha was given a chance as a substitute when he was brought on to replace Giggs in the 62 minute of the match. He also impressed and showed great talent and his ability to shoot with both feet and also his sprint speed
Manchester United vs A league all stars
With a losing start for Moyes he was eager to get things turned around.He decided to include some familiar names in the squad within his disposal.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Lindegaard; Rafael, Jones, Ferdinand (Keane, ht), Evra (Fabio, 76); Carrick (Anderson, 71), Cleverley; Zaha, Giggs (Van Persie, 62), Lingard; Welbeck (Januzaj, 71)
Subs(not used)- De gea
David Moyes managed to turn things around in this match.With the inclusion of some experience in the squad they managed to trash the A-League all stars.Many new positives were seen in this match.
FINAL RESULT- Manchester United 5-1 A league all stars
One of the main positives was the performance of Jesse Lingard.He scored 2 times and also played a key to Giggs which resulted in goal.He also showed his talent and increased the manager's faith on him.Though he has not made a senior appearance that does not seem too far away.
Also Robin Van Persie netted home a goal in the closing stages of the match when the ball rebounded of his own shot.He is the key man for united to retain the title and he has proved it yet again
Manchester United vs Yokohama Marinos
United were still happy with their trashing of A-League all stars and Moyes first win moyes decided to go with a experience in Mid field and some young Defenders.
MU starting lineup vs Yokohama F-Marinos 2013 friendly:- De Gea, Fabio, Jones, Evans, Evra, Anderson, Cleverley, Zaha, Lingard, Januzaj, Van Persie.
The result was a shocking one as Manchester United lost 3-2 to the Yokohama Marinos.This was also Moyes 2nd defeat in 3 games something he was not looking forward to.
FINAL RESULT-Yokohama Marinos 3-2 Manchester United
The main reason for this failure was the "Sloppy Defending" shown by the players.The Defending exhibited no co-ordination.There was no communication between the defenders leaving many spaces for the opposition to attack. Moyes needs to improve the Defense if they want to win more games.
Manchester United vs Cerezo Osaka
With a defeat in the previous match Moyes was keen to get back on winning ways
Man United LINE UP
Lindegaard, Rafael, Ferdinand, Smalling, Buttner, Young, Jones, Giggs, Kagawa, Welbeck, Van Persie.
Subs: De Gea, Amos, Evra, Anderson, Fabio, Cleverley, Zaha, Lingard, Keane, Januzaj.
Manchester united were only able to get a draw out of the match which Moyes was clearly not happy with.
FINAL RESULT Manchester United 2-2 Cerezo Osaka
The main reason to get a draw again was some sloppy defending.Chris Smalling made a costly mistake leaving the opposition to hit home a goal.Even though United scored late to make it 2-2 Moyes will not want every match to be close like this.
Manchester United vs Kichee
Manchester united were far too strong for Kichee to handle.They walloped their opponents in their match up as expected.This was only david moyes 2 nd win in 5 games for him.
Manchester United (4-3-3): Amos; Fabio (Rafael 72), Smalling, M Keane, Evra (Buttner 46); Cleverley, Carrick (Jones 72), Anderson; Zaha (Van Persie 80), Welbeck (Januzaj 46), Young (Lingard 46). Subs: Lindegaard (g), Ferdinand, Giggs.
FINAL RESULT-Manchester United 5-2Kichee
United netted home the first 4 goals in the form of Welback,Smalling,Fabio and Januzaj.When Kitchee scored 2 goals in quick succession it looked they were making a comeback but Lingard scored smashing the hopes of Kichee.
Manchester United vs AIK Fotboll
With a win in their previous match Manchester united were looking extend their winning
run but they held to a draw by their opposition.
MANCHESTER UNITED:
Starting XI:
Lindegaard; Rafael, Evans, Vidic, Evra; Nani, Carrick, Anderson, Zaha; Giggs, van Persie
The game's first goal was scored by AIK fotball just after the start in half time.United in the form of Henriquez managed to equalize in the late 80 's Eventhough they pushed for a equalizer they were contained by the opposition
FINAL RESULT Manchester United 1-1 AIK fotboll
Manchester United vs Sevilla
This was ferdinand's testimonial match where he celebrated a decade of loyal service to the Red Devils.The match gave out a unexpected result to the viewers.
Starting XI: De Gea; Fabio, Ferdinand, Smalling, Buttner; Valencia, Anderson, Cleverley, Januzaj; Kagawa, Henriquez.
Bench: Lindegaard, Giggs, Jones, Zaha, Lingard, Carrick, Evans, Bebe, M Keane.
The match started with sevilla scoring the opener and also anathor 2 goals in 4 minutes silenced the home crowd.United upped the tempo from the Half time break and also make some changes. Januzaj,Lingard impressed again.Valencia hit Home a rebound and scored a goal.United pushed hard but luck was not with them in the END!!
FINAL RESULT - Sevilla 3-1 Manchester United
Moyes has a lot to prove to the United fans and also his club.The Preseason tour reads 2 wins 2 draws and 3 loses
Fans have backed Moyes and given him time to get settled and start his winning streak.Now it is time for moyes to repay the faith of the fans by winning Matches.He also has funds available to him and can strengthen the squad especially the Midfield and also bring coordination in Defence.SO it is upto him to do what it takes to continue Manchester United's Glory and pride.SO LETS SEE WHAT HE DOES....