United were swept away in emphatic fashion as City ruthlessly exposed
the gulf in class between the two teams. The hosts led 2-0 at
half-time thanks to Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero, before two more
inside five minutes of the restart all but sealed victory for Manuel
Pellegrini's men. A late consolation from Wayne Rooney did little to
comfort United.
2... September 26, Man Utd 1 West Brom 2, Barclays Premier League
A superb Morgan Amalfitano run and chip had United rattled before
Rooney's free-kick found the back of Boaz Myhill's net. Youngster
Saido Berahino struck after 67 minutes to give the Baggies their first
win at Old Trafford since 1978 – and ensure a worst start to a league
campaign in 24 years for United.
3... December 7, Man Utd 0 Newcastle 1, Barclays Premier League
United suffered their second home defeat in four days as Yohan Cabaye
secured victory for the visitors – their first at Old Trafford since
1972 – after Moyes' hold team had come back to haunt him with a 1-0
win, courtesy of Bryan Oviedo's late strike.
4... January 5, Man Utd 1 Swansea 2, FA Cup third round
This one appeared to be heading to a replay until a Wilfried Bony
header after 90 minutes gave Swansea their first ever win at Old
Trafford. It was United's second defeat in four days after Tottenham
had beaten them 2-1 in the Premier League. Fabio's red card for a
reckless challenge on Jose Canas capped another bad day for the hosts.
5... January 19, Chelsea 3 Man Utd 1, Barclays Premier League
A comprehensive defeat at Stamford Bridge all but ended United's
Premier League title hopes, leaving them 14 points off pacesetters
Arsenal. Captain Nemanja Vidic was sent off for a high lunge on Eden
Hazard.
6.... January 22, Man Utd 2 Sunderland 1 (aggregate 3-3, Sunderland
win 2-1 on penalties) Capital One Cup
United's season of woe hit new depths as they were knocked out by
relegation-haunted Sunderland. Jonny Evans scored to level the tie at
2-2 on aggregate to force extra-time, before David De Gea fumbled Phil
Bardsley's shot into his own net. Javier Hernandez struck for the home
side with 120 minutes on the clock – but Sunderland edged a terrible
penalty shoot-out, scoring two of the three spot-kicks converted.
7. March 16, Man Utd 0 Liverpool 3, Barclays Premier League
Liverpool completed the double over United for the fourth time in the
Premier League. Steven Gerrard scored two penalties and missed a
third, before Luis Suarez scored late on for a team who finished 28
points behind the champions in 2012-13.
8. March 25, Man Utd 0 Man City 3, Barclays Premier League
United were again completely outclassed by their local neighbours from
the moment Edin Dzeko put the visitors in front inside the first
minute. Moyes' side never truly threatened City, who registered
further goals from Dzeko and Toure. Defeat effectively ended United's
hopes of a late Champions League surge and left them in danger of
missing out on the top six altogether.
9. April 9, Bayern Munich 3 Man Utd 1 (Bayern win 4-2 on aggregate)
Champions League
United were comfortably second best throughout both legs of their
quarter-final against the European champions. After having to overturn
a 2-0 first-leg loss to Olympiacos in Greece in the previous round,
United took the lead at the Allianz Arena through Patrice Evra's
stunning strike.
But the lead lasted just 22 seconds as Mario Mandzukic levelled and
goals from Thomas Muller and Arjen Robben settled the tie.
10. April 20, Everton 2 Man Utd 0, Barclays Premier League
Moyes was booed on his return to Goodison Park and his players did
little to improve his mood, producing an abject display as goals from
Leighton Baines and Kevin Mirallas ended the visitors' hopes of
Champions League qualification.
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