Manchester United faced off against Newcastle United at Old Trafford. Man U clobbered newly promoted Newcastle, 3-0. It was an easy opening fixture for the Reds, but at least they lived up to expectations by trouncing Newcastle. Newcastle looked good early in the game, but Manchester United dominated from then on.
Newcastle got the first real scoring chance in the game, when an header from Andy Carrol went wide. It was off a corner, and Carrol hit it well, but it was just to the left. Carrol was the one bright spot for Newcastle playing up top.
Manchester United broke through in the 33rd minute, when Dimitar Berbatov hit a very accurate strike into the corner. It was a tough angle, and a superb finish from the Bulgarian. Berbatov performed well alongside Wayne Rooney in the first half. Sir Alex should consider using the two striker formation again, instead of using Rooney as the lone man of top.
Rooney, who was taken out in second half, did contribute to United's second goal of the half. An inadvertent touch by Rooney rolled to Darren Fletcher. Flecther depsited the ball in the back of the net from close range.
The Reds' third goal was by far the best of the game. Paul Scholes, who had yet another magnificent game, crossed the ball to Ryan Giggs, who came in as a substitute. Giggs, who has played in every Premier League season, volleyed the ball into the back of the net. A beautiful left footed volley across the goal and into the corner of the net. Giggs has also scored in every Premier League season.
This is a game Manchester United should have won, especially at home, and they did. Man U had 66% of the possession, and dominant Newcastle. It was a flying start for the Reds, and Sir Alex will be pleased.
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