We will be facing Besiktas, CSKA Moscow and Wolfsburg. I worry about few matches, though we avoid big names like Barca, Inter and Bayern Munich. The away match against Besiktas and CSKA Moscow would be tough. Playing in Russia is not easy, particularly in December.
Besiktas home ground is not a welcoming venue for visitors. Also, I have no full confidence United could win in Germany as well. Perhaps a draw. So United must beat all opponents at home. The Theatre of Dreams is our hope.
It's only the 4th game of the season for United. We need to face the first Big Four clash this season. What can we expect from this match?
Ferdinand and Van der Sar will not play in this match. Still, defensive problem remains the issue. Though there is news that Fabregas will not play, Arsenal have plenty of firepower this season. Even defenders like Gallas and Vermaelen are on the score sheet. The partnership between Vidic and Evans is not as solid as Vidic-Ferdinand pair. So the tough figure like Darren Fletcher is needed in this big match.
Well, I feel like the United-Arsenal match is not as tight as those matches in Roy Keane's era. There were always clashes between Keane and Vieira and incidents happened every time both team played. There is no Keane and Vieira in both teams. Even Ronaldo, the super diver has flied to Spain. So, what we can see now are skills from players of teams. Fergie speaks the same words.
I remember the match in 2003 where van Nistelrooy-Vieira incident climbed to climax. That is one of the classic United-Arsenal match I would never forget. Anyway, I give full support to United to beat Arsenal. WE CAN MAKE IT!!!
Anderson expected to be featured in the match against Chelsea in the Community Shield but he didn't make it. He only made one appearance so far this season, being part of the team humiliated by Burnley. There are rumours he will leave the club after getting frustrated with lack of first team chances.
But he has made it clear that he wants to stay to fight for a place in first team squad. He told the Daily Mail:
"I believed that I would play in the Community Shield but that is forgotten now. I thought that, without Cristiano Ronaldo around, I could play more and that has been my challenge from pre-season onwards. But the coach decides the teams and to discuss this with him is foolish because he is the chief. I do not want to leave United. No. Sir Alex Ferguson has demanded a bigger effort from me and I accept that. Because to get into this United team is very complicated and difficult for any player."
It's good you know that, Anderson. When United signed you a couple of years back, I had no idea who the kid is. But soon I was impressed by his prolific skill on Youtube. It was something he made when he played for Gremio and Porto. My friend told me: "Hey, this guy plays better than Ronaldinho!" So please don't let us down, Anderson.
It's good you know that, Anderson. When United signed you a couple of years back, I had no idea who the kid is. But soon I was impressed by his prolific skill on Youtube. It was something he made when he played for Gremio and Porto. My friend told me: "Hey, this guy plays better than Ronaldinho!" So please don't let us down, Anderson.
After much speculation that Nemanja Vidic will leave United, the player finally has voiced out his decision to stay at the club. There are rumours this summer the player is a target of Barcelona and is going to leave United.
Vidic showed in the match against Wigan last Saturday. And he has dismissed all the talks about his departure. United fans will be happy to see the defender continues partnership with Rio Ferdinand to build up a solid defence for the team.
This is what he told the papers:
"I've never said anything about Barcelona or Real Madrid or Milan – or any club. I never speak about my future so I don't know why someone else does. I showed at Wigan on the pitch how happy I am at this club. Any fan of United only has to see how I played to know how committed I am. I spoke with my agent about this and what he said. I know about all the rumours about me but I don't want it to have an impact on the club. It's not a good time for my club to be hearing those rumours."
Among the 101 goals Rooney has scored so far, I would say the goal against Newcastle in 2005 is the best goal he has scored. The amazing volley left Shay Given helpless and I would rate this goal with 9 out of 10.
An ordinary league game for football fans, but a historic moment for all United fans. Wayne Rooney reached his century in the match against Wigan. Now he has 101 goals in 242 appearances. This is only his 6th season at United. I am sure he can be the legend in United's history, like what Thierry Henry did at Highbury.
Well, we are waiting to see his 200th goal in his United career. Please promise us, Rooney! Listen to what he said in the post-match interview.
Meanwhile, another great striker achieved something in this match. Michael Owen finally scored his first goal of the season, wearing red jersey. Hey, not for Liverpool please! This time is for United. So I think critics should stop at the moment. Please let him find his form back. Give him some time.
Well, we are waiting to see his 200th goal in his United career. Please promise us, Rooney! Listen to what he said in the post-match interview.
Meanwhile, another great striker achieved something in this match. Michael Owen finally scored his first goal of the season, wearing red jersey. Hey, not for Liverpool please! This time is for United. So I think critics should stop at the moment. Please let him find his form back. Give him some time.
This is the highlights of all the goals scored in this match:
The new season finally kicks start. Forget about the defeat last week in the Community Shield. First we play Birmingham at home. No worries. It's ok Cristiano Ronaldo in the first eleven line-up. Fergie placed new hope upon new guy Antonio Valencia (remember, he is not transferred from Valencia). Huhu~
Well, United played quite well but failed to make use of the chances created. Finally, Rooney saved the situation to score for United. The only goal of the match. A good sign to show that he is capable to lead the frontline without relying on Ronaldo.
And Owen came into play in the second half. He missed a good chance where he couldn't pass Joe Hart. That's a one-on-one situation. Huh! You have to work harder, Michael. Else, you have to sit at home and watch England playing in the World Cup next summer.
We still manage to win the opening game even we don't have Ronaldo. Forget about the past. We have a strong team to beat any team. Believe it.
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