Manchester United Vs Portsmouth: Fletcher scores in Devils 1-0 win over Pompey

August 26, 2008

Red Devils picked up their first win of the Premiership, as they defeated Portsmouth 1-0 in close match at Fratton Park.

Manchester United won on the back of a Darren Fletcher goal in the 33rd minute of the game.

It was a better performance from the home side, as Portsmouth showed better defense in better part of the game. They showed no signs of vulnerability, which was visible in their 4-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea last week.

Harry Redknapp, Portsmouth Manager, said that his side gave a fighting effort against Premier League title contender, Manchester United.

He felt that Chelsea and Man United are currently looking the toughest side of the lot. According to him, they will again be the ones, who are going to fight it out for the Premiership title during the final stages of the season.

Meanwhile, Sir Alex Ferguson was impressed with Fletcher’s performance in both the opening games. He has been all praise for the young Scottish midfielder.

Darren Fletcher has been the lone goal scorer for the Red Devils in the first two games and is looking forward to improve his performance in the coming games.

In this game, the midfielder was able to claim the goal after Frenchmen Evra’s cross was rebounded from Pompey defender Sol Campbell. Scotland Star Fletcher’s shin then came in the way of the ball and directed it past a stranded David James.

With this 1-0 away win, current UEFA and BPL Champions will be looking forward to get back into the form that won them glory in the previous season.

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