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Curtain-raiser: Manchester United wins Community Shield

August 11th 2008 02:26

Reigning English and European champions Manchester United have started the new season by capturing the Community Shield at Wembley.

Sir Alex Ferguson's side continued where they left off last season by winning a penalty shootout to beat Portsmouth 3-1 on penalties in a game which United had complete control but a string of wasted chances.

Despite the endeavour of Carlos Tevez - the only recognised (and fit) striker in the squad - and a strong display from Portugal's Nani, signing a new striker must be Ferguson's top priority if they want to defend their Premier League and European titles this season. Without last season's 42-goal top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo (injured) and England striker Wayne Rooney (virus) in the side, you just can't seem to see where the goals are coming from.

The game marked the return of United captain and England right-back Gary Neville to the side - his first start since March 2007 - but it was Portuguese winger Nani who ran the show with his pace causing all sorts of problems for Sol Campbell and Glen Johnson in the Pompey back-line.

The FA cup winners were having a torrid time and created very little meaningful opportunities which culminated in three penalty misses in the shootout from Lassana Diarra, Arnold Mvuemba and Glen Johnson. Fortunately for the Red Devils, their players managed to find their scoring boots just in time for the shootout with all three penalty-takers - Tevez, Giggs and Carrick - finding the back of the net.

The win made it a lucky seven victories in the curtain-raiser for Fergie but the general consensus is that he needs to sign a top striker to ensure that his team wins more than just the community shield this season.

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Portsmouth FC home kit 2008-09

July 17th 2008 06:20

Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth FC has unveiled a new home kit for season 2008/09 designed for comfort and performance in mind.

Manufactured by Canterbury, the shirt utilises a lightweight performance polyester and breathable mesh with quick dry properties to ensure the player remains dry and comfortable in various playing conditions.

The blue and gold shirt with the club crest sitting on the middle of the chest features reflector dots and CCC logos on the shoulder that react to sunlight and floodlights for enhanced peripheral vision while the mesh inserts are for performance purposes - strategically placed to enable air-flow and for its super lightweight fabric.

After last year's FA Cup success, the club celebrates its 110th anniversary with arguably the biggest season in Pompey’s history as they enter Europe via the UEFA Cup for the first time in history.

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Revealed: Portsmouth's new stadium design

June 25th 2008 04:01

FA Cup 2008 winners Portsmouth have unveiled some stunning designs for a new waterfront stadium on Horsea Island

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Portsmouth FC away kit 2008-09

May 20th 2008 05:05

FA Cup 2008 winners Portsmouth FC is celebrating 110 years in the 2008/09 season with a new away kit for the upcoming season of the English Premier League

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Portsmouth signs Jermain Defoe

February 1st 2008 04:00

Portsmouth has completed the signing of England striker Jermain Defoe from Tottenham Hotspur in a very last minute deal before the close of the January transfer window

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Portsmouth FC away kit season 2007-08

August 9th 2007 06:24

Making sure there is a new away kit to go with their new home kit for the upcoming English Premier League season, Portsmouth will be officially launching this new white kit on August 23

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