Ronaldo Sees Red - Sir Alex Sees Blue

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Portsmouth 1 - 1 Man Utd


Two points from their first two games is not a disaster, nor does it look like the stuff of champions. The trouble is that if you fall behind at this stage of the season, it takes some making up. Blue will not be Sir Alex's favourite colour, as Chelsea now have six points from their first two games, as have the pale blues of the invigorated Manchester City. It makes the impending clash between the two Manchesters, all the more interesting. With Rooney injured and Ronaldo suspended, Sven Goran Eriksson might just fancy his chances.


New man Tevez, who will eventually cost United £35 million, was in the starting line up for the injured Rooney. He combined with Nana, to set up a Paul Scholes special, which opened the scoring in the 15th Minute. He blasted the ball home giving James little chance.


Ronaldo always looked dangerous, as he weaved his way forward, and could have put United two up in the 36th minute, but for the agility of goalkeeper James. Even so the ball spun away to Tevez whose shot was only narrowly off target.


It had just seemed a matter of time before United's persistence put them ahead. But it was not to be and the superb Benjani levelled in the 52nd minute. He nearly got another minutes later, but was denied by Van der Saar, who in turn was saved by Patrick Evra’s block, that sent Nugent’s effort over the bar.


United came back hard, but despite good efforts from Ronaldo, and Giggs, they were unable to grab a winner. Late in the game Muntari was sent off for a second yellow. Then Ronaldo got a straight red, for a threatened head but, or something of the sort. There didn't seem to be much malice, but the referee was on the spot, and rules are rules. His three-match ban may prove to be very expensive, especially with Wayne Rooney already sidelined for entirely different reasons.


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