Saturday, 21 October 2017

Aaron Mooy sends Manchester United crashing to first Premier League defeat

They gave everything to see it out. They were quick to the ball, strong in the challenge and absolutely determined not to let there to be a dramatic late twist. And, finally, Huddersfield Town could soak in the euphoria of a win against Manchester United, their first since March 1952, and one of those rare occasions when their supporters must have felt like the blood in their veins had been converted to red wine.

The last time they managed this came just a few weeks after Elizabeth II was pronounced queen, in the same year that London was covered with smog and some bright-spark at the New Musical Express had the idea of printing a Top 40. From a football perspective, this will go straight in at No1 for many Huddersfield supporters. They were great scenes at the final whistle and, on this evidence, they surely must believe they have the ability to make sure their first-ever season in the Premier League is just not remembered as a year of sightseeing.

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from Football | The Guardian http://ift.tt/2yYz8uc