The start of the season is finally there and we have had a rather quiet silly season, other than being rumoured to have been interested in everyone who can kick a ball and has a high price tag. Pretty much like Harry Redknapp during every break but it seems that all our signings were done since a long time and chances of anyone other than Chris Smalling and Javier Hernandez joining the ranks are rather slim. And just like last year, it doesn’t matter because our squad *is* strong already and the two only signings we made were sensible ones.

Last year I said:

Contrary to what most people have announced, we do not need any more new signings because ManUtd is already a stronger squad than last season, even after CR7 and Tevez left Old Trafford.
With the arrival of the talented Gabriel Obertan, Michael Owen, who signed on a free and Antonio Valencia’s arrival times certainly look great for the Red Devils.

Although at many times last season our vulnerabilities have been exploited, we must be honest and admit that the squad wasn’t weaker due to the departure of Cryboy and the Gelled Tumbler. What did happen though was that we struggled once more with a huge amount of injuries and these cost us lots. And to be honest, if I see one problem this season it’s in the defensive department again.

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Tags:   Defence · Hernandez · Rio Ferdinand · Squad · Transfer Talk

With Manchester United strongly in the running for winning the Premiere League Championship once again this year, Man Utd fans are becoming increasingly stoked about the team’s prospects even with strong competition facing them in the coming months.

But the enthusiasm is not being relegated to fans. Even the members of the team are becoming increasingly optimistic about their chances for a record fourth consecutive championship. And no one is more optimistic than Manchester United Captain Gary Neville, who has been quoted as saying “It is in our hands now and it has not been like that for a while.”

Key to the Red Devils’ success if Wayne Rooney’s amazing run this season. Rooney has been on fire and is ably replacing the void that Cristiano Ronaldo has left. the striker has already scored his 23rd goal this season, which already equals his career best.

Neville wants the Red Devils to maintain their winning form, which is needed now more than ever as they prepare to play AC Milan in the Champions League.

All eyes are now on Nani, who has been playing extremely well in their last few games. If Nani gets his groove, he’ll be a perfect partner to Rooney.

Tags:   Gary Neville · Manchester united · wayne rooney

If there’s still any doubt that Wayne Rooney can ably fill the big shoes left by Cristiano Ronaldo, it was erased with the stunning 4 – 0 routing of Manchester United against Hull. Rooney scored all four goals against Hull and this has resulted in the Red Devils speeding up the ranking tables and becoming the top team in the Premiership League.

Rooney scored the first goal a mere seven minutes into the game, with a hit on a rebound after Paul Scholes’ long range shot was saved. He would then explode with three goals that he would fire off within the span of less than ten minutes late in the game. The three goals, which came in at the 83rd, 86th and 90th minutes were astonishing and brought the Manchester United faithful to its feet. Rooney’s four goals in the game, his first ever, brings his season total to 20 goals. Rooney’s consistency has brought the Red Devils two points clear at the top of the Premiership League table.

Hopefully, Rooney’s amazing performance this season and the Red Devils enjoying the top spot will be enough to ease the tension in Old Trafford because of the debts the team is suffering from — to the tune of 700 million pounds at present.

Tags:   Hull · Premiership League · wayne rooney

After a rather hectic personal week, I can not say that I am not thrilled to be back here, especially with the start of the Premier League 2009-2010 in front of us. Months of waiting have finally come to an end and starting Sunday at 13.30 we will be able to cheer up our favourite Red Devils again in the hope to win an unprecedented fourth Premier League title in a raw.

Other than last Sunday’s disastrous end to the Community Shield our pre-season has been rather psoitive with only one lost game, in Munich. Continue reading »

Tags:   Berbatov · Carrick · Michael Owen · Nani · premier league · Rooney · Valencia · Van De Sar · Vidic

Chelsea pulls valuable points at Stamford bridge after putting United down with 2-1.

The match didnt work for us from start.United players were all around.Not at all the team who went scoring 16 goals in 4 games.Going 4-5-1 after talking all shits of taking Chelsea.. that was indeed the painful to watch .

Chelsea right from start did look for business.The attack was right on from first minute.While their players masterfully positioning themselves,United standing dumb everywhere. Continue reading »

Tags:   Chelsea · Manchester united · Ronaldo · Rooney

There are just 8 games to go in the Premiership, and the race for the Man Utd Blog Fantasy League (c/o the official Premier League Fantasy Football League) is hotting up.

Here are the top 10 as it stands today:

1. Govment Chedda: Chris Givens – 1803
2. Lettin on Madrid: Ger Sweeney- 1790
3. Inter Harris: tim harris – 1766
4. FC San Pedro: Tirso Ripoll – 1739
5. besy’s boys: Bea Ripoll – 1701
6. Team No$: robert norris – 1698
7. Sinners: Satya Krishna – 1696
8. Madchester Devils: Mark Saunders – 1694
9. Gerrard likes men: Paul Kennedy – 1658
10. The brother Z’s FC: Ali Abbas – 1645

Remember that the winner will receive $500 cash!! And the runner-up a “mystery prize” after letting us know which is their favourite team.

So login to your team at the Fantasy Premier League and make those last-minute dazzling substitutions that will take you past the winning post in the final straight!!

Tip: with the “big four” playing each other in upcoming games and players likely to be rested for Champions League fixtures, look for the some of the form players from other teams!

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After that Six goal slaughter to the bar codes i was hoping that Reading was to deserve the same.I wasn’t too sure for that to be same with Reading but i wanted to.Reading has matured under a premiership team under Steve Copell and doesn’t look a team for granted.
Well they proved themselves right after United made no fruitful chances to score a goal.United weren’t what they were in last match.Mid-field was full of errors and had it not been for our strong defenders,Reading would have been up with the lead.
Carrick looked a bit messed with his touch.This wasn’t the first time that he wasn’t  performing  well in consecutive matches.Its high time that we  can move forward with him.I mean he can be provided with ample of time to make himself flawless.To stand in choice with players like Anderson,Giggs,Nani and Hargreaves,you ought to keep your standards high.Now out from Carrick and to the second half.
It looked as if it was same first half.Reading weren’t the lucky ones among the 2.With the majority chances wasted,it was our turn to make them pay for those misses.Late in second half,when the game was moving nowhere, Carlos Tevez guided an accurate cross on Rooney’s path.Not one for those legend touches but was Rooney’s genius that took the ball pass Hahnemann and United up with first goal.All cheers to Tevez
With just one goal lead you cant say anything.It looked As if  Reading wont let that point go by and kept banging on United’s wall.Harper was the one of the closest,just passing by the post.This was the time when i was eager to here Ref’s whistle but damn it wasn’t to happen so quick.I knew something was missing.
It was a rare time when you can win without describing about that boy,Ronaldo.Well it wasn’t going to happen this time.The game moved to those nervy 90 minutes and the excitement was killing me.After clearing the ball from defense,Vidic headed the ball to Ronaldo.He was alone with just one defender and Rooney in support.Only one Reading defender back ? It was bread and butter for Ronaldo.Guys this man can beat 7 players all together!! How can this one stop him.Rooney distracting that single Reading guy,Ronaldo  kept is goal scoring spree on as he scored United’ second of the game.

A good match in all.A tough one and worth watching.with literally no difference between top 2 leaders you wont let a single point pass.Arsenal too kept there winning record on and they tie on second place with United.Those heavy Newcastle goals helped us out to keep the number one spot difference.

Man of the match: Wayne Rooney                                                                                                  Ronaldo scoring is 23rd  goal(Still the top scorer.)

Enjoy your weekend !!

Tags:   Manchester united · Reading FC · Rooney

United still keeping Premier League tight after notching the win against the Toffees as Ronaldo scoring two Goals for United.

United However without Van De Sar,Rio and Hargreaves had a good show in Everton game. The game wasnt easy and the win wasn’t lucky at all.The match had lot of tense and action in last 20 minutes which barely Everton could hold on to.Second half performance was a better highlight for both United and Everton. Everton was the best team right now who deserved to beat United but it wasnt to happen.

With 22 minute of dead play United struck the goal from brilliance of Ronaldo. Continue reading »

Tags:   Manchester united · Ronaldo

A fair result to fair tie.Manchester United winning this one without putting the best of efforts.Fulham still longing for their first away win as they were left petrified by Ronaldo at OT.

First goal coming a bit early for Fulham to settle on their ground.Ronaldo striking the ball in air as Fulham defense effortlessly left the ball in their goal area from a Ryan Giggs corner.Rooney was back on track.Not one those come back performance but like i said a fair result and so was his comeback.Tevez was a bit unlucky in this match.Missed few of the real time chances like the early ball from Anderson which was headed on sides of the post.Giggs was as usual in his vintage performance no real errors from him. Continue reading »

Tags:   fulham match review · Manchester united

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 »

Tags:   Manchester united · preview. · wayne rooney