Manchester United secure first league win
August 26, 2008
Manchester United notched their first league win of the season last night as they beat Portsmouth at Fratton Park, securing the South coast club to the foot of the table.
With Chelsea and Liverpool leading the way with 2 wins from 2, United couldn’t afford to lose any more ground after their home draw to Newcastle on day one. They didn’t, and managed the win with a first half Darren Fletcher strike after Wayne Rooney set up the Scottish midfielder.
After their opening 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Chelsea, Portsmouth were counting on the sort of home form that saw them undefeated last season against the top four sides, United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool. However it was not to be today for Portsmouth, as United held on to secure the win and leave Pompey without a point from two games.
The win for Manchester United sees them jump up the table to third spot, behind Chelsea and Liverpool.
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