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Reaction
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Sir Alex Ferguson praises his young defenders
Sir Alex Ferguson lavishes praise upon his young defenders Chris Smalling, Jonny Evans and Rafael after their performance against West Ham United.Nov 29, 11:08
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Jonny Evans: 'Manchester United need to focus on goal difference'
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans believes that his side need to focus on keeping up their goal record following last season's title defeat to Manchester City due to an inferior goal difference.Nov 29, 09:58
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Sam Allardyce: 'Robin van Persie could decide title'
Sam Allardyce says that Robin van Persie could win Manchester United the Premier League title this season.Nov 29, 07:49
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Sam Allardyce bemoans 'fluke' goal
Sam Allardyce says that Manchester United's winning goal was a fluke after West Ham United were beaten 1-0 at Old Trafford.Nov 29, 07:40
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Michael Carrick happy with clean sheet
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick is pleased with his side's clean sheet in Wednesday's 1-0 win over West Ham.Nov 29, 01:56
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Sam Allardyce pleased despite defeat
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is pleased with his side's performance, despite their 1-0 defeat at Manchester United on Wednesday.Nov 28, 23:51
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Alex Ferguson pleased with clean sheet
Sir Alex Ferguson praises Manchester United's defence following their 1-0 win over West Ham United.Nov 28, 23:08
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole looks back over Manchester United's slender 1-0 victory over West Ham United.
Match Report
Robin van Persie scores in the first minute to see off West Ham United at Old Trafford.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text updates as Manchester United look to tighten their grip on top spot against West Ham United.
HT Report
Robin van Persie's first-minute goal sends Manchester United into the half-time interval leading against West Ham United.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford.
Build-up
Sam Allardyce hopes West Ham United can ride their luck against Manchester United
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce thinks that his side will need to be "lucky" in order to defeat Manchester United tonight.Nov 28, 10:14
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Anders Lindegaard wary of West Ham United threat
Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard tells his teammates that they shouldn't underestimate West Ham United.Nov 27, 18:54
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Wayne Rooney: 'Andy Carroll is a threat'
Wayne Rooney says that Andy Carroll will be a threat when Manchester United welcome West Ham United to Old Trafford on Wednesday.Nov 27, 16:20
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Anderson to start against West Ham United
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirms that Anderson has played his way into the starting lineup for the visit of West Ham United.Nov 26, 14:25
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Antonio Valencia ruled out of West Ham match
Sir Alex Ferguson admits that Antonio Valencia has been struggling with a hip injury and will miss Manchester United's match against West Ham United in midweek.Nov 25, 00:05
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