Manchester United History: 08 May

Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea

Date: May 08, 2011
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Javier Hernandez 1′, Nemanja Vidic 23′
Opponent Scorers: Frank Lampard 68′

On May 8, 2011, Manchester United secured a decisive 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford with Javier Hernandez scoring just seconds into the match and Nemanja Vidic doubling the lead in the 23rd minute, despite Frank Lampard’s effort to revive Chelsea in the 68th minute, with standout performances from United’s dynamic duo sealing the win.


Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

Date: May 08, 2004
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: Ruud van Nistelrooy 76′
Opponent Scorers: Jesper Gronkjaer 18′

On May 8, 2004, at Old Trafford, Manchester United and Chelsea battled to a 1-1 draw with Jesper Gronkjaer putting Chelsea ahead in the 18th minute before Ruud van Nistelrooy equalized in the 76th, in a match marked by Van Nistelrooy’s tenacity and Gronkjaer’s creative flair, maintaining tension until the final whistle.


Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal

Date: May 08, 2002
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Sylvain Wiltord 56′

On May 8, 2002, at Old Trafford, Arsenal clinched the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United, thanks to Sylvain Wiltord’s decisive 56th-minute goal, in a tense match where United struggled to breach the determined Arsenal defense, ultimately falling short of finding the back of the net.


Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle United

Date: May 08, 1997
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
On May 8, 1997, at Old Trafford, Manchester United played to a 0-0 draw against Newcastle United in a tightly contested match where both defenses held strong, with notable performances from Peter Schmeichel whose crucial saves ensured a share of the points.


Manchester United 0-0 Coventry City

Date: May 08, 1994
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
On May 8, 1994, at Old Trafford, Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw by Coventry City in a match characterized by resilient defending from the visitors and missed opportunities for the hosts, with Peter Schmeichel standing out with crucial saves to maintain the stalemate.


Manchester United 2-3 Queens Park Rangers

Date: May 08, 1989
Venue: Loftus Road
Result: L
United Scorers: Steve Bruce 15′, Clayton Blackmore 22′
Opponent Scorers: Andy Sinton 21′, Andy Gray 60′, 90′

In a thrilling encounter at Loftus Road on May 8, 1989, Manchester United fell short against Queens Park Rangers, with Steve Bruce and Clayton Blackmore initially giving United the lead, but Andy Gray’s late brace, including a dramatic 90th-minute winner, solidified a 3-2 victory for QPR, highlighting Gray’s standout performance.


Manchester United 1-1 West Ham United

Date: May 08, 1982
Venue: Boleyn Ground
Result: D
United Scorers: Kevin Moran 61′
Opponent Scorers: David Cross 49′

On May 8, 1982, at the Boleyn Ground, Manchester United clawed back to a 1-1 draw against West Ham United, with Kevin Moran’s 61st-minute equalizer negating David Cross’s early second-half goal, capping a spirited performance from both sides in an evenly contested match.


Manchester United 2-1 AC Milan

Date: May 08, 1958
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Dennis Viollet 39′, Ernie Taylor 80′ (pen)
Opponent Scorers: Juan Schiaffino 24′


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