Welbeck's first goal came when he scuffed a shot in off the post, and the England forward's second was a far more convincing strike from Ryan Giggs' cross. First to depart was Irish midfielder The game was 0–0 at half-time, and Arsenal could have had a penalty when Nemanja Vidić handled United went on to win this game 2–1, putting in a great performance. United were defending Premier League champions, and aimed for an unprecedented 20th league title this season. Manchester United announced their first fixture of the 2010 pre-season schedule on 8 April 2010. They were on course to do this, winning 1–0 at Manchester United preceded their 2011–12 campaign with a tour of the United States for the second year in a row. Despite playing a so-called weakened side, Sir Alex Fergusons' side were too good for Schalke. Away colours. United struggled to get going in the first half, and David de Gea produced a brilliant save to deny The return leg was at Old Trafford on 23 February 2012. United struggled to gain a grip on the game in the first half but were the first to break the deadlock right on the stroke of time, Darren Fletcher bisecting the Wolves defence with a pass to Park Ji-sung, who converted the chance. United won the game 2–0. Goalkeepers Meanwhile, on the same day that Heaton, Zieler, Hewson, Brandy, Moffatt and Tošić left, English defender Only one transfer was made during the winter transfer window, with Danish goalkeeper The match was played on 1 March, and United's title hopes were dented further as they were defeated 3–1 by Liverpool at On 19 March, United returned to winning ways with a 1–0 win over Bolton at On 19 April, United missed the chance to go nine points clear at the top of the table, dropping two points after a frustrating display away to United did go nine points clear at the top of the table, albeit briefly, in the lunchtime kickoff on 23 April, beating Everton 1–0 at Old Trafford. This was the second meeting between the two teams in 12 days after United overcame Wolves 3–2 in the League Cup. Tomasz Kuszczak, in goal for United had a number of nervy moments in the first half, which appeared to give Blackburn confidence and they scored after 20 minutes via a low shot from United came from behind to win the Blackpool game 4–2, condemning the Manchester United entered the FA Cup at the Third Round stage, the draw being made on 28 November 2010. Manchester United's return to the Champions League is a significant milestone as the Red Devils seek to close the gap to rivals Liverpool and Manchester City … For the second season in a row they began the competition by facing a It was the first time in nearly five years that the two sides have met in the FA Cup, following a 1–0 defeat at The draw for the Fourth Round was made directly after the Liverpool match, and gave United a trip to the south coast to play The match took place on 29 January, and was broadcast live on The draw for the Fifth Round was made on 30 January, and gave United a home tie against United have not lost to non-League opposition since before the The Sixth Round draw was made on 20 February, and gave United their third home tie of this season's competition. Arsenal's title hopes were all but over thanks to their 2–1 defeat by Bolton on 24 April, while United needed the win to go six points clear, after Chelsea defeated Tottenham with two controversial goals the previous day. Javier Hernández scored a tap in to make it 1–0, and in the second half The return leg was held on 4 May at Old Trafford and United ran out comfortable winners. United's next game was the postponed game from 19 December 2010, the away game against Chelsea. They were drawn to play either The match was played on 12 March and saw United pick a seemingly bizarre starting lineup, as seven of their starting eleven were defenders, with twin brothers The draw for the semi-finals was made on 13 March, and gave United a tie against The match was played on 16 April 2011, and City won 1–0 thanks to a 52nd minute As one of the seven Premier League teams involved in European competition in the 2010–11 season, Manchester United received a bye to the Third Round of the League Cup. The 2010–11 season was Manchester United's 19th season in the Premier League and their 36th consecutive season in the top-flight of English football.