Monday 5 August 2013

Premier League 2013-14 Statistical Season Preview - Part 2

Manchester United
Last Season Finish : 1
Played : 38  Won : 28 Drawn : 5 Lost : 5 Points : 89
Manager : David Moyes (Replaced Alex Ferguson)


The Red Devils manager Alex Ferguson retired after lifting premier league trophy for the record 13th time. Manchester United had an unforgettable season last time. From the start of season they were favorites for the title and they finished 11 points ahead of their rivals Manchester City.

        
Manchester United were defeated only 3 times at Old Trafford this season which included thriller against Tottenham (2-3), Manchester City (1-2), and chelsea(0-1). But their away record was rather better than home as red devils were only defeated by Everton(0-1) and Norwich(0-1).

Their Biggest win by goal margin came against Wigan [both away and home] (4-0) and Norwich(4-0). United scored 86 goals (highest in 2012-13 season) and conceded 43.


Robin Van Persie was Premier League Top Goal scorer with 26 goals. David Moyes, former Everton manager, replaced Alex Ferguson as a manager of Manchester United when Ferguson retired after completing 26 glorious years at Old Trafford.


20-year old Right-back Guillermo Varela from Atletico Penarol was Moyes' first signing at Old Trafford. Red Devils will start their season campaign against Swansea City at Liberty Stadium and it will be interesting to see how United reacts to the departure of Alex Ferguson.




Manchester City
Last Season Finish : 2
Played : 38  Won : 23 Drawn : 9 Lost : 6 Points : 78
Manager : Manuel Pellegrini (Replaced Roberto Mancini)


The Citizens were title defenders last time but they could not defend it and finished on the 2nd place. City's home record was excellent. They only lost 2 matches at Etihad Stadium those included thriller against Manchester United(2-3) and Norwich (2-3). They were defeated 4 times in away matches against Sunderland (1-0), Southampton (3-1), Everton(2-0) and Tottenham (3-1).


Citizens' biggest win by goal margin was against Aston Villa(5-0). City netted 66 goals in total and conceded only 34 lesser than any other team in the premier league.

Edin Dzeko with 14 goals was Manchester City's top goal scorer last season. Midfielder Fernandinho is the first signing of Manuel Pellegrini this season who replaced Roberto Mancini as a manager of City. He also signed Right-winger Jesus Navas and strikers Alvaro Negredo and Steven Jovetic.

Citizens will start their season at Etihad Stadium against Newcastle United and hoping to lift premier league trophy under the realm of Pellegrini.

download/read premier league season review 2012-13.

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