Manchester United was handed an easy fixture list for the start of the 2013/14 Premier League season:
- Cardiff City (H)
- Stoke City (A)
- Crystal Palace (H)
- Hull City (A)
- Sunderland (H)
Manager Carlos Halcón has a chance to leave a flattering first impression, his team is expected to win all five of their opening games. Halcón has also pledged to use an attacking style of play so we should be in for a spectacle. His side already put eight goals past Wigan in the Community Shield, however many have pointed out that Wigan is hardly a Premier League level opponent and that Halcón has his biggest tests ahead of him, if he doesn’t deliver in the first half of the season, he may not have a job by the end of it.
Today’s match is being played at Old Trafford, Manchester, the attendance is 75 765 with 3000 away fans.
Match Highlights
Chicharito opens the scoring in the 4th minute with a wonderful finish after receiving a perfect through ball from Kagawa.
Wayne Rooney is substituted off because of an injury in the 11th minute, he walked off the pitch holding his hamstring, Ashley Young is brought on to replace him.
Rafael provided the finish for an excellent United move to make it 2-0 in the 25th minute, he managed to get it through the legs of the defender.
Marouane Fellaini scores just four minutes later after his shot deflects off a defender, the goalkeeper was helpless, United lead 3-0, there is no stopping them.
Brilliant finish in the 36th minute from van Persie to make it 4-0.
The substitute, Ashley Young has scored to make it 5-0 before half time.
United defender Johnny Evans leaps higher than anyone and heads the ball in the back of the net.
Match Ended, Final Score MUN 6 CAR 0
Halcón answered a few questions after the match. He was asked about the team performance and if he’s planning on adding to the squad. He praised his team, he was especially pleased about the fact that there were six different names on the scoresheet. He added that he isn’t planning on rushing any transfers, his main target is a physical defensive midfielder. When asked to provide an update about Wayne Rooney he was disappointed to share that he tore his hamstring and that he will be out for about two months.
Next week, the Red Devils are traveling away to Stoke City, let’s see if they can keep this up.
