Source: Eurosport
Weir leaves it late as Gers stun City
David Weir grabbed a last-minute winner as Rangers enjoyed a successful first outing at Ibrox since clinching the Scottish domestic double with an impressive victory against big-spending Manchester City.[LNB] Goals from Nacho Novo, Kenny Miller and Weir ensured the Scottish champions came out on top, with Stephen Ireland and Martin Petrov on the scoresheet for Mark Hughes' men.[LNB] The result means the Eastlands side have won just once in five pre-season outings ahead of Saturday's showpiece friendly against Celtic[LNB] Michael Owen failed in his mission to fire his way towards an England recall with a Manchester United goal against Valencia at Old Trafford tonight, although the Red Devils eventually ran out 2-0 winners[LNB] England's fourth highest goalscorer could not find the target with four good chances in front of a watching Fabio Capello, leaving strike partner Wayne Rooney and unheralded teenager Tom Cleverley to snatch the headlines as United defeated the cash-strapped Primera Liga outfit. [LNB] Andriy Voronin and David Ngog netted as Liverpool won their latest pre-season encounter against FC Lyn 2-0 in Oslo.[LNB] The only worry for Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was an injury to winger Albert Riera.Manchester [LNB] Blackburn and Hibernian sheared a goalless draw in their pre-season friendly at Ewood Park.[LNB] Rovers dominated proceedings against their Clydesdale Bank Premier League opposition but could not break the deadlock.
