Example sentences of "[prep] united 's [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | How come a club of United 's stature can no longer compete in the transfer market , and are now overshadowed by humble Blackburn when it comes to buying players ? |
| 2 | After the interval , Swindon sharpened their wits and began to make the heart of United 's defence look ponderous . |
| 3 | Neither pairing produced conclusive evidence , such was the low key nature of United 's approach . |
| 4 | Neither pairing produced conclusive evidence , such was the low-key nature of United 's approach — and Ferguson refused to say which twosome he would go for . |
| 5 | Kristensen , a star of United 's Anglo-Italian 2-2 draw at Grimsby on Wednesday , insisted : ‘ I reminded a few people that I 'm still around . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ I feel fine , ’ said the jubilant full-back after his first taste of serious action since hobbling out of United 's title challenge last March . |
| 7 | Sharpe , a member of United 's triumvirate of wingers , emerged as a substitute for Kanchelskis , who had been asked to exploit the absence of Pearce , and almost scored with his first attack . |
| 8 | Fifty minutes later shareholders at the annual meeting of United 's parent company were being assured by chairman Professor Roland Smith that cash was available any time Alex Ferguson wanted it — but no mention of the fiasco that had scorched the airwaves a short time before . |
| 9 | Mark Kennedy bagged his second within seconds of United 's equaliser . |
| 10 | It was symbolic of United 's plight that Sir Matt Busby , nominally the club president , sat all alone , smoking his pipe , in the directors ' box . |
| 11 | But whatever Wednesday might be saying , the fact Hirst is now aware of United 's interest means he will be tempted by a glamour move to Old Trafford which would help his England chances . |
| 12 | But while Dublin continues in a new partnership with Mark Hughes , Ferguson vows that there will be no sacrifice of United 's world famous attacking philosophy . |
| 13 | Ahead through a David Lee goal , Chelsea braced themselves for United 's response . |
| 14 | Everything is falling into place for United 's winter push towards their first title in 26 years . |
| 15 | ‘ The Doc has criticised Gary Pallister , Neil Webb and others , but he will be in our studio for United 's match at Southampton on Monday night . |
| 16 | But any doubts about United 's ability to hold on to three comfortable points were dismissed in the 49th minute when Irwin strode through a big gap in the Southampton defence to beat Flowers from ten yards . |
| 17 | But , within two minutes of the second chance , Kanchelskis had scored his outstanding goal and the championship was back within United 's grasp . |
| 18 | Pallister survived a traumatic start at Old Trafford to win FA Cup and European Cupwinners Cup medals , and now the First Division championship is within United 's grasp . |
| 19 | It is within United 's reach to complete a most remarkable two years between May 1990 and May 1992 by landing all three domestic trophies and the European Cup-Winners ' Cup . |
| 20 | It was that sort of game though … too much referee 's whistle … too many niggling fouls … it worked in United 's favour … when they won another penalty … |
| 21 | In United 's progress to the top of the First Division and to tomorrow 's final , Schmeichel has kept 23 clean sheets and on only five occasions has he been beaten more than once . |
| 22 | In Manchester , there was open speculation that Bobby Charlton , probably the most famous player in United 's history and also a director , was being lined up to take over the chairmanship after a Midani bid . |
| 23 | Bruce , who has been inspirational in United 's pursuit of their first championship in 25 years , was guilty of a reckless and needless challenge he will regret . |
| 24 | He left Forest three years ago in a £1.5m deal and although he was an immediate success in United 's midfield , the last 12 months have turned sour . |
| 25 | The following day he introduced himself to the Old Trafford crowd by appearing in playing gear and juggling with the ball before United 's game against the champions Arsenal . |
| 26 | The bad , from United 's defence . |
| 27 | He was one of ten fans in the minibus returning from United 's game at Port Vale . |
| 28 | But it was the evidence of that 1–1 draw against City that persuaded Mr Ferguson that Robson is crucial to United 's title challenge . |
| 29 | Plucked from the disintegrating world of Soviet football by Alex Ferguson last year , Kanchelskis made his most meaningful contribution to United 's title quest last night . |
| 30 | Spurs are due to face Manchester United at Old Trafford on the final scheduled day of the season , May 2 , in a game which could be crucial to United 's title hopes . |