Manchester United History: 05 April

Manchester United 1-0 Brentford

Date: April 05, 2023
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Marcus Rashford 27′
On April 5, 2023, at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured a 1-0 victory over Brentford with Marcus Rashford’s decisive 27th-minute goal, highlighted by a standout defensive performance from Lisandro Martínez, ensuring a clean sheet in a closely contested Premier League encounter.


Manchester United 4-0 Newcastle United

Date: April 05, 2014
Venue: St James Park, Newcastle
Result: W
United Scorers: Juan Mata 39′, 50′, Javier Hernandez 64, Adnan Januzaj 90+2′
On April 5, 2014, at St James’ Park, Manchester United delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Newcastle United, with Juan Mata dazzling with a first-half free-kick and a clever goal after the break, Javier Hernandez adding a clinical finish, and Adnan Januzaj capping off the performance in stoppage time.


Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa

Date: April 05, 2009
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Cristiano Ronaldo 13′, 81′, Federico Macheda 90’+3
Opponent Scorers: John Carew 30′, Gabriel Agbonlahor 58′

On April 5, 2009, at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Aston Villa, with Cristiano Ronaldo netting twice at 13′ and 81′, while Federico Macheda’s sensational injury-time winner at 90’+3′ stole the spotlight, overcoming goals from John Carew at 30′ and Gabriel Agbonlahor at 58′ in a thrilling Premier League encounter.


Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool

Date: April 05, 2003
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Ruud van Nistelrooy 5′ (pen), 65′ (pen), Ryan Giggs 79′, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 90′
On April 5, 2003, at Old Trafford, Manchester United delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Liverpool, with Ruud van Nistelrooy converting two penalties at the 5th and 65th minutes, followed by goals from Ryan Giggs in the 79th minute and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the 90th, showcasing United’s dominance and clinical finishing.


Manchester United 2-3 Derby County

Date: April 05, 1997
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: Eric Cantona 47′, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 76′
Opponent Scorers: Ashley Ward 28′, Paulo Wanchope 35′, Dean Sturridge 74′

On April 5, 1997, Derby County stunned Old Trafford with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester United as goals from Ashley Ward, Paulo Wanchope, and Dean Sturridge overshadowed efforts from Eric Cantona and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, marking Derby’s memorable triumph in a match defined by Wanchope’s dazzling debut goal.


Manchester United 3-1 Norwich City

Date: April 05, 1993
Venue: Carrow Road
Result: W
United Scorers: Ryan Giggs 13′, Andrei Kanchelskis 20′, Eric Cantona 21′
Opponent Scorers: *Mark Robins 61′

On April 5, 1993, at Carrow Road, Manchester United secured a decisive 3-1 victory over Norwich City, kickstarted by Ryan Giggs’ 13th-minute opener before Andrei Kanchelskis and Eric Cantona electrified the first half with goals in the 20th and 21st minutes, overshadowing former United player Mark Robins’ consolation goal for Norwich in the 61st minute.


Manchester United 3-1 Coventry City

Date: April 05, 1986
Venue: Highfield Road
Result: W
United Scorers: Colin Gibson 13′, Bryan Robson 28′, Gordon Strachan 82′
Opponent Scorers: Nick Pickering 51′

On April 5, 1986, Manchester United secured a 3-1 victory against Coventry City at Highfield Road with key performances by Colin Gibson, Bryan Robson, and Gordon Strachan, whose goals were complemented by a valiant defensive display after Nick Pickering’s second-half strike for the hosts, ensuring a comfortable win for the Red Devils.


Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool

Date: April 05, 1980
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Mickey Thomas 19′, Jimmy Greenhoff 63′
Opponent Scorers: Kenny Dalglish 14′

On April 5, 1980, at Old Trafford, Manchester United clinched a thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool as Mickey Thomas equalized with a strike in the 19th minute after Kenny Dalglish’s early goal in the 14th, and Jimmy Greenhoff delivered the decisive blow in the 63rd minute to seal the win, showcasing United’s resilience and flair against their fierce rivals.


Manchester United 2-1 Everton

Date: April 05, 1977
Venue: Goodison Park
Result: W
United Scorers: Gordon Hill 1′, 20′
Opponent Scorers: Martin Dobson 73′

On April 5, 1977, at Goodison Park, Manchester United triumphed 2-1 over Everton with a brilliant brace by Gordon Hill in the opening 20 minutes, overshadowing Martin Dobson’s lone response in the 73rd minute and sealing a crucial away victory.


Manchester United 1-0 Southampton

Date: April 05, 1975
Venue: The Dell
Result: W
United Scorers: Lou Macari 76′

On April 5, 1975, at The Dell, Manchester United clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Southampton, thanks to Lou Macari’s decisive 76th-minute goal, showcasing his sharp instincts in a match where the United defense, led by Martin Buchan, stood firm to maintain a clean sheet.


Manchester United 3-1 Nottingham Forest

Date: April 05, 1969
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Willie Morgan 11′, 63′, George Best 52′
Opponent Scorers: David Hilley 41′


Manchester United 0-0 Preston North End

Date: April 05, 1958
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded


Manchester United 0-1 Portsmouth

Date: April 05, 1952
Venue: Fratton Park
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Duggie Reid 76′


Manchester United 3-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Date: April 05, 1947
Venue: Maine Road
Result: W
United Scorers: Jimmy Hanlon 24′, Jack Rowley 55′, 67′
Opponent Scorers: Dennis Westcott 53′


Manchester United 1-1 Bradford Park Avenue

Date: April 05, 1933
Venue: Park Avenue
Result: D
United Scorers: Ernest Vincent 5′
Opponent Scorers: Fred Leedham 20′


Manchester United 2-1 Sunderland

Date: April 05, 1930
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Hugh McLenahan 55′, 63′
Opponent Scorers: Bobby Gurney 72′


Manchester United 0-1 Notts County

Date: April 05, 1926
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: William Smith 11′ (pen)


Manchester United 0-3 Stoke City

Date: April 05, 1924
Venue: Victoria Ground
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Billy Tempest 3′, Harry Sellars 70′, Jimmy Broad 75′


Manchester United 1-3 Arsenal

Date: April 05, 1922
Venue: Highbury
Result: L
United Scorers: Arthur Lochhead 63′
Opponent Scorers: Reg Boreham 43′, Harry White 53′, Jack Butler 80′


Manchester United 0-5 Bradford Park Avenue

Date: April 05, 1915
Venue: Park Avenue
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Jimmy Smith 13′, Jimmy Bauchop 19′, 54′, 73′, Tommy Little 87′


Manchester United 2-1 Bolton Wanderers

Date: April 05, 1913
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: George Anderson 55′, George Wall 65′
Opponent Scorers: Joe Smith 73′


Manchester United 1-2 Arsenal

Date: April 05, 1912
Venue: Manor Field
Result: L
United Scorers: Sandy Turnbull 87′
Opponent Scorers: Alf Common 60′, 80′


Manchester United 2-0 Barnsley

Date: April 05, 1904
Venue: Oakwell
Result: W
United Scorers: Alfred Schofield 18′, William Grassam 49′


Manchester United 0-2 Lincoln City

Date: April 05, 1901
Venue: Sincil Bank
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Peter Proudfoot 49′, Jimmy Hartley 75′


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