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The interesting thing about the Manchester Derby is that it has had a constantly changing dynamic.  Let's explore some memorable matches between Manchester United and Manchester City. The first meeting between Manchester's biggest clubs occurred in November 1881. St. Mark's (West Gorton) – who would later become Manchester City – hosted Newton Heath LYR – who would later become Manchester United.  Manchester City 6 - 3 United, October 2022 The most recent match between the two sides. United had recovered in the Premier League after a poor start but they were never in this game. City raced into a 3-0 lead very quickly before eventually going 6-1 up. Two goals from Anthony Martial gave the match some respectability from a Manchester United perspective.  Man United 0-1 Man City, April 1974 Did Denis Law really relegate Manchester United? Technically no. United would have been relegated anyway after Birmingham beat Norwich City in their final game of the campaign, United...

It's time to explore another interesting football story The Europa League might be the continent's second-tier European competition but it still contains some huge clubs. More interesting articles from the football world can be found by clicking here>>> Manchester United and Barcelona face off again Barcelona dropped into the Europa League and knew they'd face one of the eight second-placed teams from the Europa League. They were paired with arguably the toughest opponent from that list. The two sides have faced off many times throughout the history of European competition. Most notably in the 2011 Champions League final. A match that saw Lionel Messi perform at his very best. Ajax face Union Berlin This has the potential to be another interesting match. Union Berlin are new to the European scene, but Ajax could be considered European royalty. They reached the Europa League final in 2017 when they lost 2-0 against Manchester United.  Bundesliga: How far can Union...

We all love a good football chant and have spent time thinking about some of the best. Let's take you on a trip around the world of football fan culture. Hey Ho FC St Pauli St Pauli have become something of a cult club with fans from all over the world flocking to see a club that has spent most of its time in the second tier of German football. Their unique fan culture is one of many reasons why this is the case. The Manchester United calypso A firm favourite for fans of Manchester United. The chant speaks volumes about Man United's great history. A version of it was first sung in the 1950s. Football taught by Matt Busby. It is still sung by United fans now. There was a great rendition of the song in United's recent win over Wolves. Sunshine on Leith - Hibernian FC Sunshine on Leith is a ballad by The Proclaimers. First released in 1988, it is the title-track and second single from the album of the same name. It has also become an anthem for Scottish team Hibernian ...

Let's explore the history of one of the world's most unique sporting rivalries We will also examine some of the best matches between the two sides Picture taken from 2021/2022 season What is the Old Firm? The Old Firm is the collective name for Celtic and Rangers. The two clubs are by far the most successful and popular in Scotland, and the rivalry between them has become deeply embedded in Scottish culture. It has reflected and contributed to, political, social, and religious division and sectarianism in Scotland. As a result, the fixture has had an enduring appeal in all areas of the world. Dominance of Scottish football Between them, the two clubs have won 107 Scottish League championships, Rangers with 55 and Celtic with 52. 74 Scottish Cups, Celtic with 40 and Rangers with 34 and 47 Scottish League Cups (Rangers with 27 and Celtic with 20). Interruptions to their ascendancy have occurred rarely, mainly in the two decades after the Second World War from 1946 to 1965 wh...

Let's explore Major League Soccer The MLS is a football (or soccer) league that is growing in popularity. There are many differences to other leagues from throughout the world. This article will explore these differences and explore some iconic players from the last twenty or so years. A little bit of history Picture credit -  Aftn Canada | Flickr The MLS is the most recent in a series of men's premier professional national soccer leagues established in the United States and Canada. It is the predecessor of MLS was the North American Soccer League (NASL). This league existed from 1968 until 1984.  Its history essentially dates back to 1988, when the United States bid to host the 1994 World Cup. The United States governing body for the sport said they would establish a tier 1 professional league in exchange for the right to host the World Cup. In 1993, U.S. Soccer selected Major League Professional Soccer (the precursor to MLS) as the exclusive Division 1 professional socce...