Certainly a mixed feeling from everyone following EPL whether Ronaldo should stay or not with United.There are guys which in my wildest dream has said that they want Ronaldo to stay.Wenger is one of them and thats a bit odd story to see.Arsenal were surely going to clinch last year’s title but consistent goals from Ronaldo and team made United’s title an easy job.See thats the influence this man carries.He was the main man in the destruction of their dreams and still they like him to stay around.Moving from this there’s something more that came around to me.

As the temptation of Real over Ronaldo is rising,the heat between these to clubs has turned into flames.Fergie and Glazers  had their words about Ronaldo sitting on bench if they have to but now The Real Prez has come forward to talk this open.I will jot down according to sequence the things happened. Continue reading »

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Many might be thinking that this leg is far from over.It wont even be exciting.But the twist to this tale has been made from the Boro’ match.We are going to see a far better match than Boro’ and by far will go into one of the most exciting matches of season. Roma are without their star Totti but there are more things to worry about us.They are making sure that they are utlizing every oppurutinity they can have and will try to shake things up.They know how easy it can be to penetrate United’s defense without Vidic and Ferdinand and we are sure that they won’t miss with this.

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Manchester United v/s Fulham

Old Trafford
Monday, 3 December
Kick-off 2000 GMT

Shaky match against Bolton and Last minute goal against Sporting Lisbon has made United’s premier league dreams diaphanous on few minds.Well it doesn’t go with me for this one.United are playing against Fulham this Monday at Old Trafford.. Continue reading »

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Manchester United are likely to sign new contract with our defense stars,Patrice Evra and Wes Brown. Its great time when you are in such good morale and producing great wins.Good news for both players and club. Wes Brown who became part of Fergie’s first team in place for injured Gary Neville.Wes brown could sign a four year deal contract which keeps him at United till his last game.Brown has been working well with Vidic and Ferdinand which shows for United’s goal difference..More to see from this player. As for Patrice Evra, there’s no chance of leaving him.After departure of Gabriel Heinze he’s the only left back remaining for first place in team.With his recent form and match-ing with performance at Champions league and Premier League there’s no doubt that Fergie’s leaves him unsatisfied.It is said that his new five-year-deal which is reportedly worth £15m.Evra is enjoying is part at United with Fans loving his every commitment and hard tackles.

Evra signed contract with Manchester United for reported 5.5m euros from AS MONACO in 2006 transfer season.

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After the ManU - Reading FC game it is rather obvious that we will see several chances in SAF’s selection for the away game against Portsmouth FC, at Trafford Park.

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The last week has been rather quiet, but not less eventfull than the weeks before. On Wednesday 2 ManU selections has friendly run-outs against Dunfermline FC and Glentoran, in Scotland. Both games were easily won, all while both SAF and Cristiano stayed at home.
On Friday Tevez’s move FINALLY got FINALIZED and the Argentinian is expected to make his debut next Sunday in the Manchester derby, against Sven’s new squad.
Gaby still is part of our squad, but Rafa thinks he can soon come to a deal, all while SAF said that there is definitely a role and game time for Heinze at ManU.

But all in all, everything this week was focused on the Premier League start of the Season, against Reading tomorrow.
Earlier in the week the squad numbers, and our full squad so far, were announced and our squad IS IMPRESSIVE!

Goal: Edwin Van der Sar (1) - Ben Foster (12) - Tomasz Kuszczak (29)

Defense: Gary Neville (2) - Nemanja Vidic (15) - Rio Ferdinand (5) - Patrice Evra (3) - Gabriel Heinze (14) - Gerard Pique (19) - John O’Shea (22) - Mikael Silvestre (27) - Wes Brown (6) - Jonny Evans (23) - Danny Simpson (25) - Phil Bardsley (26) - Kieran Lee (35) - David Gray (36)

Midfield: Ryan Giggs (11) - Park Ji-Sung (13) - Michael Carrick (16) - Paul Scholes (18) - Owen Hargreaves (4) - Luis Nani (17) - Cristiano Ronaldo (7) - Anderson (8) - Darren Fletcher (24) - Darron Gibson (28) - Lee Martin (30) - Chris Eagles (33)Michael Barnes (42)

Attack: Wayne Rooney (10) - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (20) - Carlos Tevez (32) - Louis Saha (9) - Fraizer Campbell (39)

SAF’s biggest problem this season obviously will be the wide and large squad and the huge number of internationals. Our attack might only be 4 members strong, but we certainly have the most offensive midfield on the whole planet to boost the numbers of goals this season. For the game against Reading, SAF may feel blessed that some reputable ManU players aren’t ready, fit enough yet to be featured already and this will certainly ease the selection problems for Fergie. I predict a classic line-up for tomorrow, with only Neville and Paul Scholes missing from last year’s tested and proven lineup. I expect Nani to debut from the first minute at OT, to be eventually replaced by Scholes later in the game. Although I’ld love to see get Tevez a place on the bench and eventually get 2-3 minutes at the end of the game to taste OT, I don’t see this happen yet.

Lineup VDS, Brown, Rio, Vidic, Evra, Hargreaves, Carrick, Nani, Giggs, Rooney, Ronaldo.
Subs: Kuszczak, O’Shea, Fletcher, Scholes, Anderson.

Prediction: 3-0 (and I placed a sweet bet at 7/1 on this result).

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I am already going to publish my pre-season Top 5 prediction for next term, even though the transfer window isn’t closed yet. But all the teams are back at work and in only four weeks it’s time for the Charity Shield. Another reason is that it’s really boring to continue posting about the Tevez saga.
Here we go.

Champions: Manchester United.
Our squad for next season is incredibly strong. And that doesn’t depend on Tevez’s arrival. All positions are covered by internationals and every player will have to fight to play on Saturday. Even our second team consists of almost all international players. We have a very creative team with a healthy mix of experience and age, even though we might feature one of the youngest squads in the League.

Even our young players already have many years of experience at the top level and lads such as Rooney, Ronaldo and Owen all know when they need to push, need to take the game in hands.

Runner-up: Liverpool.
I’ll admit that Rafa impresses me right at the moment. He’s been very active during the transfer period so far and has spent his money wisely on younger players and at the same time signed new long term deals for Gerrard and Carragher, assuring continuity and experience.
Much to my surprise, Benitez has continued investing in young talents and if he manages to finally bring in talented youngsters in the first team, I think Liverpool will be the surprise next term and finish on #2. Several points behind us, but maybe we’ll have a genuine opponent in the seasons after.

Third: Chelsea.
Mourinho, who obviously had no high transfer budget available, has done everything except adding new quality his season’s squad. Further signings aren’t planned either and Arjen Robben looks on his way out too. Remember how firm Mourinho used to be last season when he remembered everyone about Drogba’s existing contract? Nowadays, all he says about Robben is that he wishes he stays. Not much optimism there.

Chelsea’s signings are all but impressive. No new name is an improvementto the squad.
Every Prem outsider will think Sidwho? I don’t understand how Mourinho believes that Pizarro, who hardly managed it to claim his spot in a struggling Bayern Munich squad could add quality at Stamford Bridge. Malouda won’t become a second surprise like Essien, and expect Ballack to fight back this season. Michael is a fighter and probably has adapted to the Prem’s pace now and to his role at Chelsea, having less freedom than before. Sheva will score, but he just doesn’t fit the hard working Chelsea stylem he needs more space than one gets in the Prem. Another problem for Sheva is that Drogba dominates much more in the air and with Cole back (and Robben/Malouda/SWP) that will be an important factor for Chelsea.

Only if everyone is fit for 50+ Chelsea has a chance to compete with Liverpool for #2, but that’s a dream. Expect a new manager at Stamford Bridge before March 08.

Fourth: Tottenham.
If there has been one surprise over the last two seasons, it was Martin Jol. Jol has installed an attractive game at White Heart Lane and shown his ambition during the transfer period.
If Tottenham’s defense can improve/stabilize, they might be able to qualify for CL this time. And who knows, maybe even compete for third.

Fifth: Arsenal
I think Wenger’s golden period has ended. One of the problems Wenger every year again has to deal with is his ego. He might be a brilliant manager, but last 2 season’s have proven that his influence on his stars smaller, perturbing even, is once they have matured and grown an own voice. Think Cole, Pires and now Gallas. And Robin Van Persie, who might become their key player next term, surely isn’t a lad who will remain quiet. Expect some bust-ups between those two.
Unless Wenger brings some more talents, but most of all \experience to the Emirates Stadium, I predict a dark future for Arsenal, especially if Spurs and Liverpool continue to improve.

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The sad thing about enjoying the game of football is seeing players giving it their all, regardless of whom they are playing for. But for Ryan Giggs, the choice to make a stand on whether to continue to play competitively and satisfy all his teams or focus on one league only is expected to be the major part of his expected announcement regarding the international scene.

From all indications, this season’s Euro 2008 Qualifiers seem to be his last hurrah and Welsh will be deeply saddened by his departure. Playing for the United Reds alone has its own share of wear and tear on the body and its mental aspect and Giggs is expected to stick with the Reds to uphold the winning tradition until his last game is played.

It is truly nostalgic to hear such developments but some people just have to decide on up to what extent their bodies and minds can sustain the abuse it can receive to maintain the competitive level they are known for.

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For Sir Alex Ferguson, obtaining the Champions League Cup is the next stop for the United Reds. While they fell short due to injuries to a couple of their players, it is obvious that the team is headed in that direction and only time will tell. After talks of impending player transfers coming their way and leaving enough time for the healing period to its key players, it will be all systems go in the coming months as the United Reds will be once again in harness.

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The Reds have proven to be a team to reckon with despite the various obstacles that the team has faced. Getting that far with what they have is an accomplishment that Ferguson has readily appreciated and lauded. One can just think of what would become of the Reds team once all players are up and about. A scary thought for their opponents and a wondrous one for Ferguson and company.

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After some months of negotiation, former Bayern Munich Midfielder has been reported to finally realize his dream of being a United Red. Owen Hargreaves, the 26 year old midfielder is set to join the roster after Club President Beckenbauer confirmed that their prized midfielder had asked out to join the Reds club. No details were disclosed regarding other reasons but all point towards a more promising future as well as financial benefits among the primary reasons of Hargreaves’ departure.

With the done deal, Hargreaves is expected to sign a 4 year deal with the newly crowned champions and further bolstering the multi-talented lineup of the United Reds.

It has been no secret that Hargreaves has been aching to join the United Reds but his mother team has been against the idea for the sake of the Bayern Munich ball club competency in the major tournaments. But all that has changed and further updates will sure to come in the coming days.

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