They may have been missing the same urgency in attack that had them lead in the league in goals last season - that goal lust that Cristiano Ronaldo is all about - but Manchester United’s defending was exquisite, enough to allow Darren Fletcher’s second goal of the season, scored midway through the first half, to hold up without real threat. Portsmouth’s play was much ...

Portsmouth 0 - Manchester United 1 (Premier League, August 25, 2008) Paul Scholes tested David James just before the twenty minute mark at Fratton Park. Darren Fletcher broke the deadlock just after the half-hour, bagging his second goal in two games, after great work by Evra who was fed by a fine through ball from Tevez. Four minutes before the break, Wayne Rooney went close to doubling ...

Manchester United 1-0 Portsmouth Ok, now I feel like the season has started properly. I was quite happy to have missed last weekend's games and particularly United starting off by drawing at home to Newcastle. I know that they drew against Reading to start things off last year, and still won the league, but come on. In other news, Darren Fletcher is currently United's leading -- and only -- ...

United beat Portsmouth surprisingly convincingly this evening, despite being without several key players. But we’re still behind Hull! Scholes freekick Fletcher goal Wayne Rooney chance " VIDEO: Portsmouth Goal and Highlights " was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia .

Manchester United earned their first win of the new Premier League season against Portsmouth this evening thanks to a first half goal from Darren Fletcher. The strike after 32 minutes was the Scot’s second goal of the season after he netted in last weekend’s draw with Newcastle at Old Trafford, condemning Pompey to their second successive loss. United were able to call on the ...

Fratton Park has always been a difficult place for Manchester United to visit. Well i think for any other clubs as well. But especially for Manchester United in recent years. The face of Rio after his own goal a couple years ago in Pompey’s homeground still haunt me until today. However, today we don’t talk about any of ‘1st class’ Manchester United stars, instead, ...

Paul Scholes tested David James just before the twenty minute mark at Fratton Park. Darren Fletcher broke the deadlock just after the half-hour, bagging his second goal in two games, after great work by Evra. *** Genoa 3 - Mantova 1 (Coppa Italia, August 24, 2008) A first half double from Olivera put Genoa in control. Milanetto added a third before Passoni netted a consolation.

Portsmouth 0 - Manchester United 1 (Premier League, August 25, 2008) Paul Scholes tested David James just before the twenty minute mark at Fratton Park. Darren Fletcher broke the deadlock just after the half-hour, bagging his second goal in two games, after great work by Evra who was fed by a fine through ball from Tevez. Four minutes before the break, Wayne Rooney went close to doubling ...