Manchester United v Sunderland – Preview: Red Devils Prepare To Celebrate Sir Alex Ferguson’s Special Day

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Steve Bruce men travel to Old Trafford in order to improve on their wretched start to the season but the Red Devils will be more determined than ever for a win to give the perfect present to Sir Alex on the eve of his 25th anniversary as Man United manager. TheHardTackle gives the team news, tactical analysis and prediction for the game. Read more »

Man United v Man City – Preview: Can The Champions Silence Their Noisy Neighbours?

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League leaders Man City travel to Old Trafford to play their more illustrious neighbours in what has been termed as the biggest derby games between the two in the recent past. Will the champions end the City rampage or will the Blues make a statement of intent by winning on enemy territory? TheHardTackle gives the preview for the big game. Read more »

EPL Empires Of The North – Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool (Part1)

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TheHardTackle's Guest Author Uanhoro James walks through the squads of the Northern teams in the English Premier League - Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool. In Part 1 of his piece, he studies the defending champions. Read more »

Rival Rendezvous : Manchester United v Chelsea

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Chelsea and United meet in what could prove to be this season's title-decider. Chelsea have a tough task ahead of them, requiring nothing short of a victory at Old Trafford while United have the small matter of facing off against Barcelona at Wembley. TheHardTackle's resident authors, Nipun Malhotra (NM, Man Utd) and Sanish Fernandez (SF, Chelsea), meet up for lunch to talk up their team's chances of walking away with all 3 points. Read more »