Tag: “Newcastle United”
Hernandez watches United win from the bench
MANCHESTER, England — From hero to zero: Four days after rescuing Manchester United with an 11th-hour comeback win on Wednesday, Javier Hernandez found himself sitting on the bench on Saturday. In fact, the Mexican striker did not get an opportunity … Continue reading
Sir Alex: Chicharito “has been doing it all season”
MANCHESTER, England — He hasn’t started in most of Manchester United’s game this season, but every time Javier Hernandez steps on the field, manager Sir Alex Ferguson knows he will see the best from the Mexican international striker. Chicharito, starting … Continue reading
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Hernandez ends frustrating afternoon with dramatic game-winner for United
MANCHESTER, England — Javier Hernandez made up for a frustrating day of near misses to score with one second remaining in regulation to give Manchester United a dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Newcastle United in a Boxing Day match on … Continue reading
Injured Ruiz out for at least 4 weeks
Fulham’s Costa Rican forward Bryan Ruiz will be sidelined for at least four weeks after he aggravated his hamstring injury. Ruiz was expected to be healthy to play against Newcastle United at Craven Cottage this Monday. “He came back on … Continue reading
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Espinoza: ‘It definitely helps us a lot knowing that Henry is not going to come’
By Michael Lewis TropiGol.com Editor While some Sporting Kansas City fans might be disappointed that New York Red Bulls captain Thierry Henry won’t play against their favorite team in a key Major League Soccer showdown on Sunday, that certainly doesn … Continue reading
Dempsey tricks Newcastle in Fulham comeback
LONDON —- On Friday, Clint Dempsey was named the U.S. Soccer male player of the year. On Saturday, he showed why he deserved that award. The U.S. international registered a second-half hat-trick of the season to lead Fulham to a … Continue reading
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Blanks for Hernandez, United in another loss
NEWCASTLE, England — You certainly can’t blame Javier Hernandez for Manchester United’s second successive setback in the English Premier League on Wednesday. Chicharito came on for Korean international Park Ji-sung in the 65th minute. By then, the hosts enjoyed a … Continue reading
Chicharito finally breaks his duck at Old Trafford this year
MANCHESTER, England — It took him to the final Saturday of November, but Chicharito finally found the back of the net at Old Trafford this English Premier League season. Mexican international striker Javier Hernandez struck in the 49th minute in … Continue reading



