manchester united 2004

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Meanwhile, Poborský was sent off late in the game for picking up two yellow cards. Crewe had chances of their own, with Dean Ashton and Steve Jones testing United goalkeeper Tim Howard.
United also ended Arsenal's record-breaking 49-game unbeaten league run with a 2–0 home win in late October. With time running out, Wes Brown's winner provided another surprise - it was his first goal in 117 league games. Arsenal won the first ever penalty shoot-out in an FA Cup Final 5–4 after United's Paul Scholes saw his spot-kick saved by Arsenal 'keeper Jens Lehmann. The Chelsea fashioned the better chances, but were unable to break down an excellent visitors' defence.

A third successive draw occurred for United, as they drew 2–2 with Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium. Before Bellion's dramatic equaliser, United seemed set to lose after a mix-up between Tim Howard and Mikaël Silvestre allowed Les Ferdinand to net. Walter Pandiani struck the bar with a ferocious volley as the visitors threatened, while Ronaldo's mis-hit cross also came back off the upright. The first leg ended as a dull goalless draw. But United were lucky not to concede a penalty when Mikaël Silvestre blatantly used his arm to clear the ball from a lurking Duncan Ferguson. United, with Wayne Rooney on the bench, rarely troubled Birmingham, but Van Nistelrooy missed the game's best opportunity after 36 minutes. Shola Ameobi steered in an effort for Newcastle but Cristiano Ronaldo's shot ended their faint hopes of a comeback. On 9 April, Manchester United travelled to Carrow Road to face Norwich City. United were shut out for the second successive Premier League game by a resolute and determined City side, who offered little of an attacking threat. Van Nistelrooy pounced to nod home an Alan Smith cross to put United ahead and results elsewhere ensured the Saints finished bottom of the division. Joe Cole added to United's misery, converting a Frank Lampard cross. Questa voce raccoglie le informazioni riguardanti il Manchester United Football Club nelle competizioni ufficiali della stagione 2003-2004. Rosa Modifica United's Alan Smith was sent off for a second bookable offence. The game ended as a 2–0 win for the Canaries. The closest the Red Devils came was when Wayne Rooney saw his injury-time shot tipped over by Norwich keeper Robert Green. After a 1–1 draw against Fulham, next up against United were Crystal Palace, who travelled to Old Trafford to face United on 18 December 2004. United controlled almost the entire match, but were left empty-handed after Wayne Rooney hit the post and Freddie Ljungberg deflected Van Nistelrooy's header on to the bar. Villa pressed after the break and Gareth Barry came close, but Alan Smith hit the bar in the final minute. United went up to 5th with this win. United lost 1–0 through an Eiður Guðjohnsen goal in the 14th minute. He side-footed straight at goalkeeper Maik Taylor from only six yards as he raced on to Quinton Fortune's cross.

It was harsh on Alex Ferguson's depleted side, who enjoyed the majority of possession but could not cash in. The Reds then set off to North America for their pre-season tour, taking part in the ChampionsWorld Series.Their first match, played at the Soldier Field in Chicago, United States against Bayern Munich. Eleven days after the match with Spurs, Manchester United travelled to Anfield to face their rivals Liverpool. Alan Smith put United ahead from close range after 47 minutes.

United travelled to St James' Park to face Newcastle United in their next FA Premier League game. This result left United hanging just above the relegation zone in 17th place. Cristiano Ronaldo hit the upright with a fizzing drive, as did Smith with a similar effort, and Paul Scholes also saw a shot come back off the post. Mikaël Silvestre was sent off in a fiery game - with Vieira and Roy Keane pulled apart beforehand in the tunnel. Wayne Rooney then finished emphatically from Ryan Giggs' pass before Cristiano Ronaldo volleyed the third. Alex Ferguson's men ended the game in shame as Gary Neville and Paul Scholes were sent off after the break. It also helped Van Nistelrooy avenge the taunts from Arsenal players after he missed a last-minute spot-kick in the corresponding fixture last season. Summer signing Alan Smith headed wide from a good chance and Ryan Giggs missed a similar opportunity with 10 minutes left as Chelsea hung on. Wayne Rooney met Gary Neville's cross to the near post with a low shot, which went in via a deflection off Richard Dunne, to put United ahead.

The game took place on 26 October 2004. United broke through on 53 minutes when Scholes latched onto Giggs' back-heel and lashed home a fierce shot.

After a 1–1 home draw with Middlesbrough, United went up to fourth place in the Premier League table, the first time they had been in the top four in the 2004–05 season. On 4 January, United hosted Tottenham Hotspur in a goalless draw. United won 4–2. E' un Louis Van Gaal enigmatico quello che parla alla...... Il Paris Saint Germain debutta con una vittoria alla International Champions Cup (3-2 in rimonta sul Benfica a Toronto) ma a tenere banco e' sempre il mercato e in particolare l'interesse...... Il Manchester United, gia' re indiscusso del mercato con gli arrivi di Depay, Schweinsteiger, Schneiderlin e Darmian, va ora all'assalto di Gareth Bale. Manchester United marched into the fifth round with a 3–0 win against Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on 29 January.

Luke Chadwick was released six days later, while Diego Forlán left United for Villarreal after two unhappy years at Old Trafford. United wasted a host of chances to make it safe as Jones made some great saves, but Wayne Rooney put the tie beyond doubt late on with a cool finish. United then almost won in the dying seconds as a Gabriel Heinze free-kick was brilliantly saved by Paul Robinson. Almost a fortnight later, Nicky Butt left United for Newcastle United after twelve years. Gabriel Heinze gave United a first-half lead on his debut, but it was not the perfect start he may have expected. Ferdinand's goal came after Kevin Nolan had equalised for Bolton, heading home after his initial shot was blocked. For their next game, Manchester United travelled to The Valley to face Charlton Athletic. Debutant keeper Stephan Andersen made a wonder save to deny Alan Smith, but the Dane then spilled a Wayne Rooney shot, allowing Paul Scholes to fire home. Roy Keane hit the bar, while Fernando Morientes had a quiet debut. United won 2–0. Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry had Arsenal's best chances but they were denied by good saves from United keeper Roy Carroll. Departing during the winter transfer window were midfielders Bojan Djordjic and Eric Djemba-Djemba who left for Rangers and Aston Villa respectively. Roy Keane put holders United on course for victory over Southampton after two minutes, scoring what turned out to be his final goal for the club, before goals either side of the interval confirmed their supremacy. But the Red Devils will feel aggrieved they were not given a first-half penalty after Louis Saha went tumbling. Their Champions League campaign ended in the first knockout round at Milan, while they were eliminated from the League Cup by Chelsea in the semi-finals. The home side's greater experience was crucial and Kieran Richardson and Chris Eagles went close in the first half. John O'Shea put the defending champions in front after 10 minutes from close range. United played a home tie with fellow FA Premier League club and rivals Arsenal in the fifth round. United's first group game was away to Lyon, played on 15 September.

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Dean Ashton headed Norwich ahead from David Bentley's free-kick and crossed for Leon McKenzie to volley home. The win allowed Manchester United to close the gap on Arsenal to a point, though Arsène Wenger's side had a game in hand. The Baggies began confidently, but were rocked by first-half injuries to Darren Moore and Cosmin Contra, forcing Bryan Robson into a double change. Ruud van Nistelrooy's flicked finish put Alex Ferguson's side ahead. United deserved their victory, despite having Wes Brown sent off for two bookable offences after 64 minutes. [4] Van Nistelrooy's tally equalled a Champions League group stage record set two years earlier by Hernán Crespo and Filippo Inzaghi. Saha took two Palace defenders out of the game when he chested down Quinton Fortune's cross before drilling home a low near-post drive.

United laboured to break down a stubborn Southampton defence in a goalless first half.
Ryan Giggs headed the hosts ahead before Rooney grabbed centre stage, firing in his first goal from Van Nistelrooy's precision pass. The game almost certainly ended United's slim title hopes, and kept Norwich's Premier League survival hopes alive. Marcus Bent missed Everton's best chance when Roy Carroll, who was later struck by a missile, saved at his feet. On 20 September, United moved up three places in the FA Premier League table to 8th after a 2–1 home win against their rivals, Liverpool. Si'". José Antonio Reyes set up Gilberto Silva to tap home the opening goal for the Gunners.