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Kings of Europe : * MANCHESTER UNITED * CHEERS !!!!!
Here's what the lads had to say to ManUtd.com afterwards...
Cristiano Ronaldo
We showed this season that we are the best team in Europe and in England and it’s a great feeling. Next season we will try to do the same. I feel very proud. It means everything to me - it is the happiest day of my life.
Nemanja Vidic
The game against Manchester City [which marked the 50th anniversary of the Munich air crash] was very disappointing and we still remember that. But I think we made up for it in Moscow and by winning the league and gave the fans what they wanted.
Edwin van der Sar
Of course, nights like this are what you dream of. It’s been 13 years – a long time – since I last won the competition and it feels fantastic, especially in the way we won it. It was the last penalty – saving it - I don't have any words for it. What can I say? It's great.
Rio Ferdinand
I said before the game that you’re only really considered a great player at this club when you win the Champions League. There have been a lot of top players to play for the club, but to be revered by the fans and everyone associated with United by becoming a European champion sets you apart from others.Wayne RooneyI hope we can win it again. Doing it this year has given us a taste for it and we want to do well again next season. We’ve got some great young players in the squad mixed with experience, so hopefully we can do well again.
Michael Carrick
When you take a penalty you’ve got to have the belief in yourself that you’re going to score and obviously hope for the best! You know there is always someone who’s going to have to miss and you pray it’s not you.
Carlos Tevez
It has been a long time since I felt like this - it's a huge emotion in my heart. When I was a child, I never thought I would be now lifting the cup, but dreams usually come true and I am very, very happy."
Cristiano Ronaldo
We showed this season that we are the best team in Europe and in England and it’s a great feeling. Next season we will try to do the same. I feel very proud. It means everything to me - it is the happiest day of my life.
Nemanja Vidic
The game against Manchester City [which marked the 50th anniversary of the Munich air crash] was very disappointing and we still remember that. But I think we made up for it in Moscow and by winning the league and gave the fans what they wanted.
Edwin van der Sar
Of course, nights like this are what you dream of. It’s been 13 years – a long time – since I last won the competition and it feels fantastic, especially in the way we won it. It was the last penalty – saving it - I don't have any words for it. What can I say? It's great.
Rio Ferdinand
I said before the game that you’re only really considered a great player at this club when you win the Champions League. There have been a lot of top players to play for the club, but to be revered by the fans and everyone associated with United by becoming a European champion sets you apart from others.Wayne RooneyI hope we can win it again. Doing it this year has given us a taste for it and we want to do well again next season. We’ve got some great young players in the squad mixed with experience, so hopefully we can do well again.
Michael Carrick
When you take a penalty you’ve got to have the belief in yourself that you’re going to score and obviously hope for the best! You know there is always someone who’s going to have to miss and you pray it’s not you.
Carlos Tevez
It has been a long time since I felt like this - it's a huge emotion in my heart. When I was a child, I never thought I would be now lifting the cup, but dreams usually come true and I am very, very happy."
Greedy Champions !!! Next one will coming soon.
Champions Set Their Sights On MoscowSir Alex Ferguson won his 10th Premier League title yesterday and challenged his players to prove themselves his best Manchester Unitedside ever by winning the Champions League as well. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a first half penalty but, fittingly, it was Ryan Giggs, equalling Sir Bobby Charlton's appearance record of 758 games, who sealed the 2-0 win at Wigan that secured the title by two points as Chelsea drew 1-1 at home to Bolton. United and Chelsea will meet again in Moscow in the Champions League Final on Wednesday week and Ferguson said: "If we win the Champions League you will have to say this is the best team. I think it would have to be judged that way because they are so young. This squad is definitely the best. We are bouncing into the Champions League Final now. If we had lost the title today it would have been difficult to go into that game. When we lost the title at West Ham in 1995 we went into the FA Cup Final and we were dead. We were flat and we lost to Everton. But we are not dead this time - we are alive." Ian Ladyman, Daily Mail
Countless column inches are devoted to United's 17th title triumph, with Cristiano Ronaldo and record-equalling winger Ryan Giggs taking all the plaudits for the victory at the JJB Stadium.
Ahead of the Reds' Champions League clash with second-placed Chelsea, Blues skipper John Terry insists he will be fit to play in Moscow, despite dislocating an elbow against Bolton. Striker Didier Drogba, who suffered a knee injury, is more of a doubt.
The Daily Mail sees fit to look ahead to next season, speculating that United could be reinforced by the summer signing of Micah Richards, who is apparently considering his future at Manchester City.
Round up by Steve Bartram
Countless column inches are devoted to United's 17th title triumph, with Cristiano Ronaldo and record-equalling winger Ryan Giggs taking all the plaudits for the victory at the JJB Stadium.
Ahead of the Reds' Champions League clash with second-placed Chelsea, Blues skipper John Terry insists he will be fit to play in Moscow, despite dislocating an elbow against Bolton. Striker Didier Drogba, who suffered a knee injury, is more of a doubt.
The Daily Mail sees fit to look ahead to next season, speculating that United could be reinforced by the summer signing of Micah Richards, who is apparently considering his future at Manchester City.
Round up by Steve Bartram
WE ARE IN THE FINAL !!!!! YEAHHHHH
MANCHESTER UNITED 1 : 0 BARCELONA
Rio Ferdinand praised United for "digging deep" to get past Barcelona and reach the Champions League final on Tuesday night.
A wonderful Paul Scholes goal gave United the lead, but some valiant defending was needed to stave off Barcelona's challenge.
"We had to dig deep in the end, but we feel we did enough to get there," Rio admitted after the game.
"We had to show discipline, quality in the goal from Paul Scholes - and what a goal! - and then resilience. We stuck together and we're there now."
Ferdinand and Wes Brown were rocks at the centre of a resilient defence.
United will play either Liverpool or Chelsea in the final, but Rio insists he doesn't care who the Reds' opponents are.
"I don't care who we face in the final," he added. "We're there and that's all that matters."
"The fans were absolutely brilliant," When our crowd gets like that, we never let them down. They make such an impact, they force us to play.""He scored in the second game of the season at Portsmouth and then today he’s come up with another one!" We’ve seen so many great goals from Paul in the past but tonight, considering the occasion and the importance of the game, he scored an absolutely magnificent goal.""I just hope my pacemaker’s working! If not, I’m in trouble!" “Our home form in Europe has been absolutely outstanding and it needed to be tonight because I have to pay great credit to Barcelona, a club with great philosophy," he added."Their sportsmanship at the end of the game showed what a great club they are. "I just feel tonight we have beaten a fantastic football club and a great team and that puts our performance in perspective. I think it was marvellous." remarked Sir Alex Ferguson.
Not manchester united news. Just for fun and enjoy !
1. Losing all your friends
Man comes home, finds his wife with his friend in bed .
He shoots his friend and kills him.
Wife says 'If you behave like this, you will lose ALL your friends.'
2. Brother wanted
A small boy wrote to Santa Claus,'send me a brother'...
Santa wrote back, 'SEND ME YOUR MOTHER'....
3. Meaning of WIFE
Husband asks, 'Do you know the meaning of WIFE? It means 'Without Information Fighting Everytime'!'
Wife replies, 'No, it means 'With Idiot For Ever'!!!'
4. Importance of a period
Teacher: 'Do you know the importance of a period?'
Kid: 'Yeah, once my sister said she has missed one, my mom fainted, dad got a heart attack & our driver ran away.'
5. Confident vs. confidential
A young boy asks his Dad, 'What is the difference between confident and confidential?'
Dad says, 'You are my son, I'm confident about that. Your friend over there, is also my son, that's confidential!'
6. Anger management?
Husband: 'When I get mad at you, you never fight back. How do you control your anger?'
Wife: 'I clean the toilet.'
Husband: 'How does that help?'
Wife: 'I use your toothbrush.'
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Barcelona 0 : 0 Manchester United
"Today I didn't score," he told Sky Sports. "No problem, now I'm going to score in Manchester. Nil-nil is a good result. Of course, if you score a goal it is better for us. We didn't score, but 0-0 is good.
"It was a tough game, Barcelona played very well and kept the ball a lot. But I think we defended very well and we played well too. I think 0-0 away is a good result.""Now we're playing at home, and I think we're going to win," he said. "The team feels good confidence, we played very well, we play at home now and we have a great chance."
Barcelona striker Thierry Henry admits United are currently "flying" ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final.Henry, once hailed as "the greatest striker ever" by Arsene Wenger, claims to be indifferent about facing old foes United.
"I'm neither happy nor unhappy [about playing United]. I just think this is the team we're going to play in the semi-final, and if we want to reach the final we have to beat them. I think they will be two good games of football, though, because they have the same kind of approach to the game that we have."Both teams hold an unbeaten record in this year's Champions League campaign and you can guarantee neither team will easily sacrifice that statistic.He gave little away as to how he, and indeed Barcelona, will approach the game but coolly pointed out United have not been unbeatable in their race for the Barclays Premier League."At the moment they're flying, but you never know in football. Hopefully they will have a bad day when we play them. You know how it is in the Champions League – one bad day and you're gone."
Blackburn Rovers 1 : 1 Manchester United 
Michael Carrick says it wasn't just Carlos Tevez who the Reds had to thank for rescuing a point at Ewood Park, it was as much United's 8000-strong support who ensured the Reds' title destiny remained in their own hands.
"The fans were unbelievable again and they probably sucked the ball in for us in the end," he told MUTV."They're always great at Old Trafford, but when we come away from home the fans are something else.
"We're in a good position," he insisted. "We know we've got a good cushion over Chelsea, but we're not thinking about going there and losing or drawing. We want to win and cement our place as the best team in the country."
"It means a lot for me to go back to the Nou Camp," Pique told MUTV. "I grew up there and it will be a great feeling to return. I hope we go through. We are very confident even though they are one of the best teams in Europe. "I think a lot of people want a Barcelona v United final but this isn’t possible. Instead, we’ll play in the semi-finals and it will be a great tie. I think the fans will really enjoy it."In Nemanja Vidic's absence, Pique slotted in seamlessly alongside Rio Ferdinand against Roma, and the youngster feels it is exactly that kind of strength in depth which gives United a great chance of reaching the final in Moscow.
"I think we have a great chance of making the final," he said. "The injury situation is good and everybody is doing a job when they come into the side. I think we can do it and I hope we’ll be in Moscow.
"It’s easy to come into the side and play because everyone’s playing well and we all know our roles. It’s easy to step into this team and enjoy your football when you’re on the pitch."
"I think we have a great chance of making the final," he said. "The injury situation is good and everybody is doing a job when they come into the side. I think we can do it and I hope we’ll be in Moscow.
"It’s easy to come into the side and play because everyone’s playing well and we all know our roles. It’s easy to step into this team and enjoy your football when you’re on the pitch."
BORO 2 : 2 RED DEVILS
Posted On Sunday, April 6, 2008 at at 5:28 PM by kaunghtoomaung
"We could have lost the game," admitted Sir Alex afterwards on MUTV.
"They had some chances and our defending was a bit haphazard at times."But on the other side of it, we could have won the game. Some of our football was terrific and we looked very strong and in control when we took the lead."Wayne Rooney was wrongly flagged offside when he was clean through just after that and when they got their equaliser it became a great game of football."It was end-to-end and both teams deserve great credit for producing a performance like that at this stage of the season."
"The nature of our football club is we never give in and that's a great quality to have at this time of year," he insisted."It could turn out to be an important point and our goal difference is very good as well. But we can't take anything granted.
"I said some weeks ago that the most consistent team will win it and hopefully it turns out to be us."
"They had some chances and our defending was a bit haphazard at times."But on the other side of it, we could have won the game. Some of our football was terrific and we looked very strong and in control when we took the lead."Wayne Rooney was wrongly flagged offside when he was clean through just after that and when they got their equaliser it became a great game of football."It was end-to-end and both teams deserve great credit for producing a performance like that at this stage of the season."
"The nature of our football club is we never give in and that's a great quality to have at this time of year," he insisted."It could turn out to be an important point and our goal difference is very good as well. But we can't take anything granted.
"I said some weeks ago that the most consistent team will win it and hopefully it turns out to be us."
It's not Man U News , just for fun !
Posted On Friday, April 4, 2008 at at 9:11 PM by kaunghtoomaungTypical Man!
Why I fired my Secretary.
Last week was my birthday and I didn't feel very well waking up on that morning.
I went downstairs for breakfast hoping my wife would be pleasant and say,"Happy Birthday!", and possibly have a small present for me.
As it turned out, she barely said good morning, let alone " Happy Birthday."
I thought...
Well, that's marriage for you, but the kids... They will remember.
My kids came bounding down stairs to breakfast and didn't say a word.So when I left for the office, I felt pretty low and somewhat despondent.
As I walked into my office, my secretary Jane said, "Good Morning Boss, and by the way Happy Birthday ! "It felt a little better that at least someone had remembered.
I worked until one o'clock , when Jane knocked on my door and said, "You know, It's such a beautiful day outside,and it is your Birthday, what do you say we go out to lunch, just you and me."I said, "Thanks, Jane, that's the greatest thing I've heard all day. Let's go !"
We went to lunch. But we didn't go where we normally would go.She chose instead at a quiet bistro with a private table.We had two martinis each and I enjoyed the meal tremendously.
On the way back to the office, Jane said, "You know, It's such a beautiful day... We don't need to go straight back to the office,Do We ?"
I responded, "I guess not. What do you have in mind ?"She said, "Let's drop by my apartment, it's just around the corner." After arriving at her apartment, Jane turned to me and said, " Boss, if you don't mind,I'm going to step into the bedroom for just a moment.I'll be right back." "Ok." I nervously replied.
She went into the bedroom and, after a couple of minutes, she came out carrying a huge birthday cake ...Followed by my wife, my kids, and dozens of my friends and co-workers, all singing "Happy Birthday".
And I just sat there...
On the couch...
Naked.
AS ROMA 0 : 2 MANCHESTER UNITED
Posted On Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at at 5:37 PM by kaunghtoomaung
“I think we have a great chance this year,” says Ronaldo. “The team is playing fantastic football and we are more mature than last year. “We know the Champions League is different to the Premier League. This is a great competition and of course we want to win it this season.”
“It was a very good performance,” he told ITV. “It was a tough game, Roma played very well but I think we deserved to win.“I feel happy to have scored the goal to help the team. We’ve got the second leg at home in a week and we will play to win for our supporters as we did here.“The defence was terrific. The shape, the way they squeezed Roma. It was a fantastic performance, they did a really good job.” ( RONALDO )
Manchester 4 : 0 Aston Villa
Posted On Sunday, March 30, 2008 at at 8:57 PM by kaunghtoomaung
Wayne Rooney was pleased to end a six-game run without a goal, and a five-month wait to find the net in the league at Old Trafford, with two goals against Aston Villa.
"I'm very pleased," said Rooney. "It's been a bit frustrating in the last few weeks. "I had a chance just before I scored that I missed. I should have scored, and I felt like I wasn't going to score again. But I was delighted to get two goals in the end."
"It was a good game for us," he added. "Coming after international matches, it can be tricky. But we got two goals in the first half which settled us down, and then we got two more in the second half. It was a good performance all-round and a well-deserved win."Each game we get closer. But we have to keep playing our game and picking up the wins in every game. If we do that that will hopefully see us through."
MANCHESTER 3 : 0 LIVERPOOL ( YAYYYYY!!!!! )
Posted On Sunday, March 23, 2008 at at 9:27 PM by kaunghtoomaung
"We’re not getting carried away by any means but we’re happy with our position. Three or four weeks ago we were a few points behind Arsenal and aware that we needed to get points on the board fairly quickly. "We’ve managed to do that and obviously Arsenal have slipped up a little bit and opened the door for us."
"It’s very enjoyable when you win, especially against Liverpool. "You’re aware it’s a big game and there’s a little bit more to it than just the three points.
"It’s a great occasion to be part of."- Michael Carrick
"It’s very enjoyable when you win, especially against Liverpool. "You’re aware it’s a big game and there’s a little bit more to it than just the three points.
"It’s a great occasion to be part of."- Michael Carrick
DERBY 0 : 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
Posted On Sunday, March 16, 2008 at at 5:59 PM by kaunghtoomaung
United made heavy weather of it, but procured three more precious points against Derby County after Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner at Pride Park.
CHAMPION LEAGUE QUARTER FINALS
Arsenal v Liverpool
Roma v Manchester United
Schalke v Barcelona
Fenerbahce v Chelsea
Red devils will have to play with Roma in quartar final
Posted On at at 5:52 PM by kaunghtoomaung
Sir Alex Ferguson was convinced that United would draw a familiar face in the Champions League quarter finals, but he hadn't reckoned it being AS Roma, whom the Reds have met four times in the last year.The Reds boss was sure his side would be paired with an English opponent. In actual fact, United cannot now not meet Premier League opposition until the final."It’s incredible," Sir Alex told ManUtd.com after the draw. "I had a strong feeling that we would draw an English side."It’s amazing to think that we will have played Roma six times in a year. That makes it an intriguing tie because we know a lot about Roma, but they know a lot about us."United are keen to avoid a repeat of the off-the- field trouble that marred the Reds' visit to Rome at this stage of last season's competition. However, Sir Alex is confident that will be the case."Away from the football, obviously my biggest concern is the fans," he said. "During the game in Rome this season the security was much improved. But there will be even more fans travelling with us for this match. That said, I have a feeling it will be another great European tie."Roma coach Luciano Spalletti met news of the draw with caution, but admits his side have a chance to avenge their 7-1 mauling in last season's quarter-final second leg.“They will be very tough opponents,” he said. “Everyone here seemed to be shocked at the draw. We carry the 7-1 defeat with us and it has helped us to mature. This is a chance to put things right. They may be the stronger side, but I would say that we have a 50 per cent chance of getting through.”
Carlos Queiroz insists it's vital the players get over their FA Cup exit as quickly as possible and focus their efforts on Premier League and European glory.United's assistant boss admits the quarter-final defeat to Portsmouth last weekend was a bitter pill to swallow, but he remains confident in the team's ability to bounce back from adversity."We were very down after the Portsmouth game. It was a bad feeling because we felt the trophy escaped from our grasp," Queiroz told MUTV."There was a lot of frustration and sadness amongst the team and the staff. But the most important thing now is to show the right attitude, the Manchester United attitude and bounce back from what happened. We need to keep moving forward."
"Why not get Arsenal? I don't give a damn," he is quoted as saying in the Daily Express. "I have played every year against Arsenal. We drew 2-2 on their ground and we can't wait to play them again next month. We beat them 4-0 in the FA Cup, too."
"You have to say they struck a big blow in knocking out the holders, but, basically, Arsenal don't scare me," he said. "The only team I am looking at for the next round of the Champions League are Manchester United. "It would be a mistake to say we'd rather have Fenerbahce than Barcelona, say. That's when you get hit. Look at Real Madrid when they played us at Monaco in the quarter-finals in 2004. "They were so confident they booked their hotel for the semi-final - but they hadn't reckoned on us. You have to stay concentrated." Patrice Evra
REDS WAIT EDWIN VAN DER SAR
Posted On Monday, March 10, 2008 at at 5:42 PM by kaunghtoomaung
Van der Sar out of action?
"Edwin started to feel his injury after a couple of minutes (against Portsmouth) when he was striking the ball."At half-time we decided there was no chance he could keep going."- Carlos Queiroz
"Edwin started to feel his injury after a couple of minutes (against Portsmouth) when he was striking the ball."At half-time we decided there was no chance he could keep going."- Carlos Queiroz
United may have to give Ben Foster his competitive debut against Derby in the wake of Edwin van der Sar's groin injury and Tomasz Kuszczak's automatic suspension
Report: United 0 Portsmouth 1
United's treble dreams came to an end against Portsmouth at Old Trafford on Saturday. But how this FA Cup quarter final tie ended in anything other than a Reds victory is a mystery. Call it fate, luck (or lack of it), this simply wasn’t United’s day.
VIDIC : Derby defeat inspired us
Posted On Thursday, March 6, 2008 at at 8:06 PM by kaunghtoomaung
“We’re playing better than ever and we’re only point behind Arsenal in the league. I think losing to City was a wake-up call and helped us realise that if we don’t play to our best then we won’t necessarily win.”
“We’re doing well right now and I hope we’ll keep this momentum going,” Vidic says.“I want to play in the big games and win trophies; that’s why I’m at Manchester United. Every game is crucial now and it’s important we keep our shape and don’t lose too many goals.”
“You can always get better and Rio and I are always looking for ways to improve. If something happens in training and we find ourselves in a situation we’re not familiar with, we’ll discuss it and try and sort it out. If you want to play well then you must be willing to work hard and improve.”
ROONEY A RED FOR LIFE
Posted On at at 8:00 PM by kaunghtoomaung
"I have no desire to play abroad. I love playing for Manchester United and I'm pretty sure that will never change."
"Our game in England has improved so much in the past few seasons I think we have proved now that we have the best league in the world. We attract the best players and, in my eyes, it's by far the best league. It is up to other players if they decide to play abroad but, for me, English football is better than anything else." - Wayne Rooney
RONALDO TARGETS TROPHIES
Posted On at at 7:56 PM by kaunghtoomaung
"My colleagues and my friends help me a lot in my season, but the most important thing is to win the games and trophies. The lads play very good in three competitions, now you need to be strong for 15 more games to finish the season."- Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is delighted with his goalscoring form - but admits it will count for nothing if United fail to win any silverware this season.The Portuguese winger hit his 30th goal of the season against Lyon on Tuesday but, rather than focus on personal plaudits, he is focused solely on a collective strong finish to a promising campaign."At the moment I feel very good," he told MUTV. "I've scored a few important goals and I want to keep going like that. I want to score more goals."But the most important thing is for the team to win games and trophies. We're playing really well and we're in three competitions. Now we need to be strong for 15 more games to finish the season."
Fletcher comes to the force
Posted On Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at at 4:59 PM by kaunghtoomaung
Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Darren Fletcher’s patience and determination to be an important squad member for United after turning in another impressive performance, this time against Lyon in the Champions League.Fletcher went about his work quietly but effectively, breaking up Lyon attacks and displaying his wide range of passing, reason enough for Sir Alex to feel justified in leaving Paul Scholes on the bench.“It was a big decision because Scholes’ performance against Fulham was vintage,” he said. “If the game had been on Wednesday I would have played him. But I had to ask the question with it being three days after the Fulham, especially given the time he has been out injured and his age. “Darren came in to do a job, which he did very effectively. He's not easy to play against. I wouldn’t like to play against him. He has such a long stretch, which means he can close players down quickly and he wins possession without conceding many fouls. That was important to us, because Juninho’s ability from set-pieces could have been a threat to us.”
Sir Alex ' selection dilemma
Posted On Sunday, March 2, 2008 at at 4:47 PM by kaunghtoomaung
Sir Alex Ferguson admits he has a selection dilemma on his hands for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Lyon at Old Trafford.The United boss opted to start Saturday's win at Fulham without Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Anderson, who were all on the bench.Louis Saha, Owen Hargreaves and Ji-sung Park all came into the side with the latter two getting on the scoresheet.Darren Fletcher and Michael Carrick, who both impressed in midfield in the recent wins over Arsenal and Newcastle, were left out of the squad completely.Ryan Giggs and Nemanja Vidic were absent through injury, but both should be fit for the last Reds' last 16 tie with the French champions."Picking the team for Tuesday is a real headache," admitted the United boss on MUTV. "I had one team in mind before the Fulham victory, but I changed my mind at half-time!""We've got to win against Lyon - it's a massive game for the club. All the players realise that."
Fulham vs Man Utd : Experience key for Sir Alex
Posted On Friday, February 29, 2008 at at 8:45 PM by kaunghtoomaung
MANCHESTER (PA SPORT) - Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United have the experience to overtake Arsenal and retain their Barclays Premier League title.
Ferguson's side face Fulham at Craven Cottage tomorrow aiming to peg back a three-point gap on the Gunners at the top of the table with Chelsea also in the frame.
United are scoring goals for fun and thrashed Newcastle 5-1 at St James' Park at the weekend.
Ferguson said: "We have real experience in Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand and Edwin van der Sar. That is important.
"In addition Gary Neville and Mikael Silvestre will be back shortly (after injury) and add to that experience.
Ferguson's side face Fulham at Craven Cottage tomorrow aiming to peg back a three-point gap on the Gunners at the top of the table with Chelsea also in the frame.
United are scoring goals for fun and thrashed Newcastle 5-1 at St James' Park at the weekend.
Ferguson said: "We have real experience in Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand and Edwin van der Sar. That is important.
"In addition Gary Neville and Mikael Silvestre will be back shortly (after injury) and add to that experience.
Team matters
"You have to look at the bigger picture for the whole season. You don’t want to be sat on the sidelines, but you can’t get too down. Everyone here is happy to miss the odd game if you can win trophies at the end of the season."- Michael Carrick
"You have to look at the bigger picture for the whole season. You don’t want to be sat on the sidelines, but you can’t get too down. Everyone here is happy to miss the odd game if you can win trophies at the end of the season."- Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick has been pleased with his own performances this season, but he accepts that it won’t earn him a permanent place in the team.The 26-year-old midfielder’s passing and vision has been a real asset to United in recent weeks.“I’m pleased with my own form,” he told MUTV. “As the season has gone on I feel I’ve got stronger and stronger and I’m happy with the way things are going. But now is the time where we need everyone to be in top form with important games coming up every week.”
Scholes still peerless
The performances of United newcomers Anderson and Nani indicate a prosperous future at Old Trafford. But old heads like Paul Scholes still have plenty to offer, according to former Reds midfielder Ray Wilkins.
Our confidence is high at the moment and we just want to hurry up and get back on top of the league. Everybody believes we can go all the way."– Ji-sung Park
Fergie confident of Neville return
Posted On Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at at 9:02 PM by kaunghtoomaung
Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Gary Neville will soon return despite suffering a number of setbacks since sustaining an ankle injury almost a year ago.
The 33-year-old Manchester United skipper has played just twice for the reserves since sustaining the injury in March last year and lasted just 45 minutes of a reserve game against Everton last month, also struggling with thigh and calf problems.
But Ferguson told the Daily Telegraph: "Gary is training, the same as last week, and we are hoping there are no more setbacks and that he gets a trouble-free run-in. If he does that, then I have no doubts he will come back."
The 33-year-old Manchester United skipper has played just twice for the reserves since sustaining the injury in March last year and lasted just 45 minutes of a reserve game against Everton last month, also struggling with thigh and calf problems.
But Ferguson told the Daily Telegraph: "Gary is training, the same as last week, and we are hoping there are no more setbacks and that he gets a trouble-free run-in. If he does that, then I have no doubts he will come back."
Michael Carrick admits it is difficult getting a run of games for Manchester United because of the competition for places in midfield.
However it is something he is taking on the chin as the club go for glory on three fronts - Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.
Along with Darren Fletcher, Carrick returned to midfield and helped United thrash Newcastle 5-1 at the weekend.
But whether they will retain their places against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday remains to be seen.
Paul Scholes, Owen Hargreaves and Ji-Sung Park are all pushing to return to the starting line-up.
Anderson can also sit in midfield, although he is comfortable on the wing and that is where United have top quality as well in the shape of Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs and Nani.
However it is something he is taking on the chin as the club go for glory on three fronts - Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.
Along with Darren Fletcher, Carrick returned to midfield and helped United thrash Newcastle 5-1 at the weekend.
But whether they will retain their places against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday remains to be seen.
Paul Scholes, Owen Hargreaves and Ji-Sung Park are all pushing to return to the starting line-up.
Anderson can also sit in midfield, although he is comfortable on the wing and that is where United have top quality as well in the shape of Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs and Nani.
Manchester United : Ferguson delighted with victory
Posted On Sunday, February 24, 2008 at at 4:37 PM by kaunghtoomaung
MANCHESTER (PA Sport) - Ferguson was delighted with his side's continuing response to their 2-1 derby defeat by Manchester City a fortnight ago.
He said: "We were all disappointed with the performance against Manchester City and the players did their best to atone for that against Arsenal last week and in midweek against Lyon, which was a very good result.
"And today stresses the urgency to try to do better and be top of the league."
Ferguson also hailed his forwards and said: "We freshened up the midfield.
"But really the match was settled by the ability of the front players who were absolutely fantastic, we could have scored more goals.
"They (the forwards) all did really well, Ronaldo and Rooney will take the headlines but the movement of (Carlos) Tevez and the penetration of Nani (added) to all that.
"It was a good team performance, I'm delighted, because coming to Newcastle is never easy, it is a volatile place to come.
eduardo's leg horrific injury
Posted On Saturday, February 23, 2008 at at 8:09 PM by kaunghtoomaung
Arsenal: Eduardo injury among worst seen
Saturday February 23, 2008
LONDON (PA SPORT) - Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva suffered an horrific injury in this afternoon's Barclays Premier League match at Birmingham.
The Brazil-born Croatia star required more than eight minutes treatment for what looked to be a serious ankle injury before being carried off on a stretcher following a tackle from Martin Taylor. The Blues captain was sent off for the challenge which came less than three minutes into the game at St Andrews.
Eduardo is not the first to sustain a sickening injury, and here PA Sport looks back at some others.
Manchester United latest news
Posted On at at 6:37 PM by kaunghtoomaung
NEWCASTLE (PA SPORT) - Cristiano Ronaldo turned in another breathtaking display as Manchester United made the most of Newcastle's woes to close the gap on Barclays Premier League leaders Arsenal to three points.
The Portugal international claimed a double either side of half-time to take his tally for the season to 29, with Wayne Rooney, who had opened the scoring on 25 minutes, adding a brace and substitute Louis Saha scoring against his former club after Abdoulaye Faye had pulled one back.
Fergie: No More Slip-Ups...
Sir Alex Ferguson is stuck on 'repeat' as he once again claims that ManYoo can afford no more slip-ups in the title race. They could be eight points behind Arsenal by the time they face Newcastle on Saturday evening. The last time he said they couldn't drop any points they took one from their next two games
Sir Alex Ferguson is stuck on 'repeat' as he once again claims that ManYoo can afford no more slip-ups in the title race. They could be eight points behind Arsenal by the time they face Newcastle on Saturday evening. The last time he said they couldn't drop any points they took one from their next two games
Newcastle vs Man United: Ferguson hails never-say-die attitude
Posted On at at 9:40 PM by kaunghtoomaung
MANCHESTER (PA SPORT) - Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United's never-say-die attitude will serve them well in the coming weeks and months.
United face Newcastle on Saturday on the back of a 1-1 draw against Lyon in the Champions League in midweek.
Carlos Tevez stepped off the bench to score the equaliser and what could prove to be a vital away goal three minutes from time.
It puts United in good heart as they travel to St James's Park in their pursuit of a second successive title.
United face Newcastle on Saturday on the back of a 1-1 draw against Lyon in the Champions League in midweek.
Carlos Tevez stepped off the bench to score the equaliser and what could prove to be a vital away goal three minutes from time.
It puts United in good heart as they travel to St James's Park in their pursuit of a second successive title.
LATEST NEWS OF MANCHESTER UNITED
Posted On at at 2:13 AM by kaunghtoomaung
NEWCASTLE (PA SPORT) - Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is hoping his returning African players can help dent Manchester United's Barclays Premier League challenge.
The 57-year-old heads into his latest clash with old foe Sir Alex Ferguson at St James' Park tomorrow night still looking for his first victory since returning to Tyneside.
The 57-year-old heads into his latest clash with old foe Sir Alex Ferguson at St James' Park tomorrow night still looking for his first victory since returning to Tyneside.
ZURICH (PA SPORT) - Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo "feels good" in England - but still harbours ambitions of playing in Spain
LYON (PA SPORT) - Carlos Tevez stepped off the bench to grab a late equaliser for Manchester United in their Champions League first leg match with Lyon in France.
Tevez ghosted in at the far post after Karim Benzema had opened the scoring for the French champions with a superb individual effort.
But the Argentinian's 87th-minute goal will give United confidence going into the return leg at Old Trafford in two weeks, as they seek to reach the quarter-finals of the competition they won in 1999.
Tevez ghosted in at the far post after Karim Benzema had opened the scoring for the French champions with a superb individual effort.
But the Argentinian's 87th-minute goal will give United confidence going into the return leg at Old Trafford in two weeks, as they seek to reach the quarter-finals of the competition they won in 1999.
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