The game ended 0–0. The Precision Trigger feature - gives you all new on pitch control and a more responsive match engine with new match features, which means you will get an immediate response from your team-mates as you play in Domestic, European and Custom matches and tournaments. Luke Chadwick was released six days later, while Diego Forlán left United for Villarreal after two unhappy years at Old Trafford. Wayne Rooney then finished emphatically from Ryan Giggs' pass before Cristiano Ronaldo volleyed the third. The closest the Red Devils came was when Wayne Rooney saw his injury-time shot tipped over by Norwich keeper Robert Green. United hosted West Bromwich Albion in their next game, played on 7 May 2005. Arsenal's best chance saw Tim Howard beat out Jermaine Pennant's free-kick. Manchester United signed Alan Smith from Leeds United and Gabriel Heinze from psg at the end of 2003-04- season for the 2004-05 season Norwich substitute Paul McVeigh pulled a goal back late on when he shot home from 18 yards out but United held on. The home side were inspired by former United winger Karel Poborský, who twice brought smart saves out of Roy Carroll. After a 1–1 draw against Blackburn Rovers, which saw Smith score a last-minute equaliser, United's next game was a home game against Everton. Alex Ferguson made wholesale changes from the side that beat Arsenal on 24 October and Alan Smith took just ten minutes to coolly slot the visitors in front. But another header from Silvestre secured three points for United, as the Frenchman powered a header past Jerzy Dudek to complete his brace and give United the win. United captain Roy Keane took advantage of poor defending to put United ahead (his 50th goal for the Red Devils), before Wayne Rooney coolly chipped in to seal the victory. Marcio Nobre and Tuncay twice reduced the deficit for the Turkish side, but late goals from Van Nistelrooy and David Bellion made sure of the result. Eleven days after the match with Spurs, Manchester United travelled to Anfield to face their rivals Liverpool. Smith, Heinze, Piqué, Rossi and Rooney were United's only arrivals in the whole of the 2004–05 season. Van Nistelrooy's superb finish from close-range gave United an early lead, though thereafter the home side struggled to break down Chelsea. Roy Keane hit the bar, while Fernando Morientes had a quiet debut. Ryan Giggs headed the hosts ahead before Rooney grabbed centre stage, firing in his first goal from Van Nistelrooy's precision pass. He rifled in a second from 20 yards out and scored a second-half free-kick. Ruud van Nistelrooy broke Denis Law's record of 29 European goals for United with a flying header before levelling from close range on the hour. Alex Ferguson's men ended the game in shame as Gary Neville and Paul Scholes were sent off after the break. Van Nistelrooy, who had a goal ruled out for offside, converted after Erik Edman had fouled John O'Shea. ¿Has detectado algún error en la web? Steve McManaman wasted City's best chance when he shot wide from three yards in the first half. No hay actividad de la comunidad para mostrarte. Alle spelers van de teams worden weergegeven met hun leeftijd, nationaliteit, contractduur en de huidige marktwaarde. Cristiano Ronaldo took advantage of good work by Wayne Rooney to score the second in first-half injury time, and Paul Scholes added a third from 12 yards in the 47th minute, then headed home four minutes from time. Seven minutes later, the unfortunate Dunne hooked a volley over David James' head and into his own net. Earlier, Spurs' Noé Pamarot almost gifted United a goal, sending an attempted clearance against the post. Shearer eventually levelled the scores with a superb individual goal after dispossessing Wes Brown. Four days after the loss at Everton, Manchester United hosted Newcastle United. The return game against Sparta came two weeks later at Old Trafford. Substitute Rooney was also denied by Király as Palace somehow held on. United's first departure of the 2004–05 season was Mark Lynch, who signed for Sunderland on 14 July. Following a 2–1 home win over Portsmouth, with Wayne Rooney scoring a brace, United travelled to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in the next game, played on 5 March. €-68.50m. The 2004–05 season was Manchester United's 13th season in the Premier League, and their 30th consecutive season in the top division of English football.[1]. The ideas were there but sloppy AI really makes this game falter well before the goal. But United were lucky not to concede a penalty when Mikaël Silvestre blatantly used his arm to clear the ball from a lurking Duncan Ferguson. A week after the win at The Hawthorns, United welcomed Southampton to Old Trafford. Exeter's former United apprentice Andy Taylor tested goalkeeper Tim Howard and fired a free-kick narrowly off target. United won 2–0. Introduce los datos para tu nueva cuenta en resultados-futbol.com, 2.855.770 resultados, 9.127.069 comentarios, 804.045 imágenes, 79.786 vídeos, 85.880 noticias. It was Pompey's second successive Premier League victory over United at Fratton Park - but it looked unlikely in the early stages.