Violent Blues were no match for us
Carlos Tevez has accused Chelsea of violent play in Sunday's bad-tempered clash at Old Trafford and warned them that Manchester United no longer view them as their main title rivals. The match featured a red card for midfielder John Obi Mikel and a tackle from Joe Cole that deserved another. United striker Tevez, scorer of United's first goal in their 2-0 win, said: "Chelsea pushed the violence to the absolute limit and there could have been other red cards during the match. But justice prevailed in the end and we deserved to win. Our game is totally superior to Chelsea's this season and the scoreline was actually a little short of what we deserved. I have seen the problems at Chelsea with the change of coach, but this season they have just not developed the rhythm of other years. I don't see that they are superior to any of our other title rivals. Chelsea were very nervous and it was impossible that we were going to lose the match."
Ian Ladyman, Daily Mail
The Mail also claim John Terry is facing censure from the FA after attempting to snatch the red card from referee Mike Dean's hand during Sunday's game.
Ryan Giggs has warned United's Premier League rivals Sir Alex Ferguson's side are about to embark on a long winning run and take control of the title race.
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Thứ Tư, 26 tháng 9, 2007
Learning from the best
Fraizer Campbell admits he cannot wait to start learning from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as soon as the recently-retired striker begins imparting his knowledge on United's current crop of forwards.
Solskjaer took temporary charge of the Reds' Reserves against Sporting Lisbon this week, but it's the striker-specific work that excites Campbell, who is itching to learn from a man described by Sir Alex Ferguson as 'one of the best natural finishers I have seen'.
"I’ve done a bit of finishing practice with Ole before, but I was speaking to him recently and he said he’s going to do some work with the strikers," Fraizer told ManUtd.com. "First he wants to do a little work himself and get back into action."
Having seen the Norwegian in action at close quarters on Carrington's training fields, Campbell admits he will be privileged to tap into Solskjaer's finishing know-how.
"I’ve spent time watching him in the past during training, and his finishing is tremendous," said Fraizer. "He was sliding in and hitting it at awkward heights, and still picking out the corners of the goal each time. It’s something I’d like to be able to do.
"He’s probably even now one of the best finishers at the club, and for him to want to teach people like me is an honour really. I’m really looking forward to working with him and trying to learn from him."
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Solskjaer took temporary charge of the Reds' Reserves against Sporting Lisbon this week, but it's the striker-specific work that excites Campbell, who is itching to learn from a man described by Sir Alex Ferguson as 'one of the best natural finishers I have seen'.
"I’ve done a bit of finishing practice with Ole before, but I was speaking to him recently and he said he’s going to do some work with the strikers," Fraizer told ManUtd.com. "First he wants to do a little work himself and get back into action."
Having seen the Norwegian in action at close quarters on Carrington's training fields, Campbell admits he will be privileged to tap into Solskjaer's finishing know-how.
"I’ve spent time watching him in the past during training, and his finishing is tremendous," said Fraizer. "He was sliding in and hitting it at awkward heights, and still picking out the corners of the goal each time. It’s something I’d like to be able to do.
"He’s probably even now one of the best finishers at the club, and for him to want to teach people like me is an honour really. I’m really looking forward to working with him and trying to learn from him."
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Thứ Ba, 25 tháng 9, 2007
Giggs toasts timely goals
Ryan Giggs saluted his side's impeccable timing after United beat Chelsea with goals at the end of each half.
The Reds captain admitted the dismissal of John Obi Mikel could have worked against United - especially if the Blues had reached the break on level terms.
"When you play against ten men, they all get behind the ball," said Giggs.
"It can be difficult but we scored at the right time."
It was Giggs who delivered the right-wing cross for Carlos Tevez to nod home his first goal for the club as half-time beckoned.
"You get the ball into the area and hope the centre-forwards get in there," said Giggs.
"Carlos had made a great run – you’ll score loads of goals running across the near post and he managed to do that. I was really pleased to see it go in."
United's goal hero at the other end of the game was the substitute Louis Saha, who won and then converted a penalty to kill off any faint hopes Chelsea might have had of earning an ill-deserved equaliser.
“I think one-nil’s always a dangerous scoreline, even if you’re playing against
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The Reds captain admitted the dismissal of John Obi Mikel could have worked against United - especially if the Blues had reached the break on level terms.
"When you play against ten men, they all get behind the ball," said Giggs.
"It can be difficult but we scored at the right time."
It was Giggs who delivered the right-wing cross for Carlos Tevez to nod home his first goal for the club as half-time beckoned.
"You get the ball into the area and hope the centre-forwards get in there," said Giggs.
"Carlos had made a great run – you’ll score loads of goals running across the near post and he managed to do that. I was really pleased to see it go in."
United's goal hero at the other end of the game was the substitute Louis Saha, who won and then converted a penalty to kill off any faint hopes Chelsea might have had of earning an ill-deserved equaliser.
“I think one-nil’s always a dangerous scoreline, even if you’re playing against
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Thứ Hai, 24 tháng 9, 2007
League: Arsenal hit five
Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the league in style on Saturday, albeit against a poor Derby County side at the Emirates Stadium.Emmanuel Adebayor scored a hat-trick for Arsene Wenger's side, with Abou Diaby and Cesc Fabregas completing the scoring in an impressive 5-0 win for the Gunners.There was less good news for United's other title rivals, however. Liverpool looked sluggish at home to a determined Birmingham City side. Not even expensive substitute Fernando Torres could turn things around in the last half-hour as Steve Bruce's men earned an unlikely 0-0 draw at Anfield.Fulham and Manchester City played out a thrilling see-saw 3-3 draw at Craven Cottage, Danny Murphy coming off the bench to score a late equaliser for the home side.On Sunday, Newcastle
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Thứ Năm, 20 tháng 9, 2007
Report: Sporting 0 United 1
Cristiano Ronaldo headed a fine winner on his return to former club Sporting Lisbon, giving United a winning start to the 2007/08 Champions League.
The Reds were solid, if unspectacular, in overcoming the Portuguese side, and were indebted to two superb saves from Edwin van der Sar either side of Ronaldo’s goal.
In a game of few chances, the Dutch goalkeeper's brilliant first-half save from Liedson was the platform for United’s triumph, while Nani and substitute Louis Saha both came close to doubling their margin of victory.
Ronaldo’s goal was enough to notch United’s 100th victory in the Champions League, however, and further good news was provided by a sprightly 71-minute outing for Wayne Rooney.
The England striker made his first appearance since suffering a fractured foot against Reading, and showed no lack of fitness as he ploughed a lone furrow upfront.
The opening exchanges between the two sides were bossed largely by the hosts, who seemed eager to test van der Sar from long-range at any given opportunity.
Having already been called into action on several occasions, the big Dutchman kept United on level terms in breathtaking fashion just before the half-hour mark, denying Liedson with an astonishing fingertip save.
The Brazilian was picked out on the edge of the United box and, having fashioned space for a shot, curled an effort which was bound for the top corner until van der Sar hurled himself towards the ball and clawed it around the post.
The 36-year-old was required again to keep out several long-range efforts from the hosts, including a deflected free-kick from Brazilian defender Ronny.
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Chủ Nhật, 16 tháng 9, 2007
Vida delight at killer blow
Nemanja Vidic was delighted that his first United goal of the season came at such a crucial moment as the Reds snatched a late victory on Saturday.Sir Alex Ferguson says the Serbian has “a bit of the Brucies about him”, and that was certainly evident at Goodison. Much like former Reds centre-back Steve Bruce, Vidic possesses determination and bravery in abundance, prominent attributes that make him one of the Premier League’s finest defenders, but they are also major assets to attacking situations. “I have had a couple of chances this season and haven’t managed to score,” Vidic told MUTV. “This was probably the best moment to get my first goal of the season with less than ten minutes to go. We’ve won, so I’m happy.”It capped a wonderful defensive display from the solid Serb, who, alongside Rio Ferdinand, kept Everton striker’s Yakubu and Andy Johnson at bay. But Vidic modestly claims United’s solidarity was a team effort.“We played like a team,” he said. “It’s not just two players, everyone played well in defence and that helped us get the result. Yakubu is strong and Johnson is quick and likes the ball in the channels. But we knew about them and stopped them from getting chances.
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Man United: Rooney cleared for Champions League
LIVERPOOL (AFP) - Sir Alex Ferguson has signalled that Wayne Rooney will make his return to action in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese capital.
The England forward has not played since suffering a metatarsal fracture on the opening day of the season and, although he returned to full training last week, Ferguson declined to risk him against his old club Everton on Saturday.
United came through the encounter without him, Nemanja Vidic's late header proving enough to secure all three points courtesy of the club's third straight 1-0 win.
Afterwards United's manager revealed that he was planning to involve Rooney in Lisbon.
"He will be fit for Wednesday," said the Scot. "We have taken medical advice and they said it was a little bit too early for Everton. And after only five days he is a bit short of fitness but he will be training through until Wednesday."
After a shaky start to the season, Ferguson has been relieved to see his squad start to grind out results in tight matches.
"We all know we have not got our strongest side out at the moment due to injuries, but there is a good togetherness in the squad and it was a strong team effort, which it has to be at the moment.
"We defended well. They had one chance at 1-0 but Edwin van der Sar made a terrific save, and Rio Ferdinand made a fantastic block from the rebound.
"When we get our forward players back from injury we will be all right."
Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the United line-up after a three-match suspension was marred by a yellow card for diving and Paul Scholes was also booked by referee Alan Wiley -- both decisions which infuriated Ferguson.
"The crowd got Scholes that yellow card, the referee's view was blocked but he heard the crowd and showed him a card.
"Carlos Queiroz has watched the video (of Ronaldo's tumble), and it was outside the box but he was definitely caught by the Everton player.
"To get a yellow card for that was ridiculous. The referee thought he might have to give a penalty kick, so he booked Ronaldo instead, it was a bad decision."
Ferguson, who admitted that French defender Mikael Silvestre could be facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines after being stretchered off with suspected knee ligament damage, paid tribute to Vidic's contribution at both ends of the pitch.
"We are delighted with the win because people will see a very improved Everton this season," he said. "Teams will find it very hard coming here.
"But we stood up to Yakubu and Andrew Johnson, who will be handful for anyone, and our defenders showed great determination.
"Nemanja Vidic is a marvellous defender but he can get a goal as well. It's a bit of a concern that we are not scoring as many goals as we want, but until we get everyone back we will play like this.
"We are determined, we have a good team ethic, we have got a good shape and we had good passing. We will work away and this is a very good result."
Everton are hoping to have first-choice keeper Tim Howard back for next Thursday's UEFA Cup first round first leg game with Metallist Kharkov of the Ukraine.
He missed Saturday's game with a serious finger injury paving the way for German Stefan Wessels to make his debut.
The 28-year-old did not have a serious save to make before Vidic's winner.
"We didn't deserve to lose three points. It's very hard to take," said Everton boss David Moyes.
"A lapse of concentration has cost us. I'm always disappointed when we concede from set pieces.
"We had a go at them but our keeper hasn't had too many saves to make. The performance was good enough and we are improving.
"If we play like that then we'll win more than we lose."
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The England forward has not played since suffering a metatarsal fracture on the opening day of the season and, although he returned to full training last week, Ferguson declined to risk him against his old club Everton on Saturday.
United came through the encounter without him, Nemanja Vidic's late header proving enough to secure all three points courtesy of the club's third straight 1-0 win.
Afterwards United's manager revealed that he was planning to involve Rooney in Lisbon.
"He will be fit for Wednesday," said the Scot. "We have taken medical advice and they said it was a little bit too early for Everton. And after only five days he is a bit short of fitness but he will be training through until Wednesday."
After a shaky start to the season, Ferguson has been relieved to see his squad start to grind out results in tight matches.
"We all know we have not got our strongest side out at the moment due to injuries, but there is a good togetherness in the squad and it was a strong team effort, which it has to be at the moment.
"We defended well. They had one chance at 1-0 but Edwin van der Sar made a terrific save, and Rio Ferdinand made a fantastic block from the rebound.
"When we get our forward players back from injury we will be all right."
Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the United line-up after a three-match suspension was marred by a yellow card for diving and Paul Scholes was also booked by referee Alan Wiley -- both decisions which infuriated Ferguson.
"The crowd got Scholes that yellow card, the referee's view was blocked but he heard the crowd and showed him a card.
"Carlos Queiroz has watched the video (of Ronaldo's tumble), and it was outside the box but he was definitely caught by the Everton player.
"To get a yellow card for that was ridiculous. The referee thought he might have to give a penalty kick, so he booked Ronaldo instead, it was a bad decision."
Ferguson, who admitted that French defender Mikael Silvestre could be facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines after being stretchered off with suspected knee ligament damage, paid tribute to Vidic's contribution at both ends of the pitch.
"We are delighted with the win because people will see a very improved Everton this season," he said. "Teams will find it very hard coming here.
"But we stood up to Yakubu and Andrew Johnson, who will be handful for anyone, and our defenders showed great determination.
"Nemanja Vidic is a marvellous defender but he can get a goal as well. It's a bit of a concern that we are not scoring as many goals as we want, but until we get everyone back we will play like this.
"We are determined, we have a good team ethic, we have got a good shape and we had good passing. We will work away and this is a very good result."
Everton are hoping to have first-choice keeper Tim Howard back for next Thursday's UEFA Cup first round first leg game with Metallist Kharkov of the Ukraine.
He missed Saturday's game with a serious finger injury paving the way for German Stefan Wessels to make his debut.
The 28-year-old did not have a serious save to make before Vidic's winner.
"We didn't deserve to lose three points. It's very hard to take," said Everton boss David Moyes.
"A lapse of concentration has cost us. I'm always disappointed when we concede from set pieces.
"We had a go at them but our keeper hasn't had too many saves to make. The performance was good enough and we are improving.
"If we play like that then we'll win more than we lose."
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Thứ Bảy, 15 tháng 9, 2007
Boss: Ronaldo's return is a big plus
Sir Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo could make a big difference to United’s attacking potency as the Portuguese winger returns from a three-match suspension this weekend.
The 22-year-old hasn’t played for the Reds since being shown a red card against Portsmouth on 15 August.
Despite 1-0 victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland, United have not looked as threatening in front of goal as at the start of last season, most likely due to the absence of Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.
Both could play against Everton on Saturday, and Ronaldo is being tipped by Sir Alex to inject impetus to the team’s forward play.
“Without question, Cristiano’s return is a big plus for us,” said the boss. “You miss players that make a difference, create opportunities, score goals and change the pattern of games.
“With Ronaldo back that gives us some better attacking options than we have had in the last three games.”
Sir Alex says that Ronaldo may have to deal with the kind of provocation that led to his sending off against Portsmouth, which the United boss still feels was unjust, but is confident the winger has the temperament and attitude to cope.
“That’s a possibility [that players could try to provoke him],” he added. “I think that some players might try to do that. But that’s up to Ronaldo to control himself, to know what a good player he is. He knows that he’s only helping them by reacting to it. Also, you look for a strong referee that can sense the mood of the game.”
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The 22-year-old hasn’t played for the Reds since being shown a red card against Portsmouth on 15 August.
Despite 1-0 victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland, United have not looked as threatening in front of goal as at the start of last season, most likely due to the absence of Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.
Both could play against Everton on Saturday, and Ronaldo is being tipped by Sir Alex to inject impetus to the team’s forward play.
“Without question, Cristiano’s return is a big plus for us,” said the boss. “You miss players that make a difference, create opportunities, score goals and change the pattern of games.
“With Ronaldo back that gives us some better attacking options than we have had in the last three games.”
Sir Alex says that Ronaldo may have to deal with the kind of provocation that led to his sending off against Portsmouth, which the United boss still feels was unjust, but is confident the winger has the temperament and attitude to cope.
“That’s a possibility [that players could try to provoke him],” he added. “I think that some players might try to do that. But that’s up to Ronaldo to control himself, to know what a good player he is. He knows that he’s only helping them by reacting to it. Also, you look for a strong referee that can sense the mood of the game.”
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Man United: Ferguson backs Benitez comments
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez's complaints over the Premier League fixture scheduling and claimed clubs like his own are being punished for their success.
Benitez is fuming at the number of Saturday lunchtime away games Liverpool find themselves involved in immediately after international breaks and Champions League weeks.
"Rafa is quite right to complain," said Ferguson. "If there is an unfairness against teams, it should be addressed but I don't know if the authorities would listen."
United often find themselves in the same situation and head to Everton on Saturday for a noon start at Goodison Park.
Although on this occasion the kick-off time has been determined by Merseyside Police rather than the TV companies, Ferguson does believe there is an issue to be addressed.
And the Red Devils chief is laying the blame squarely at the Premier League's door.
"Over the last five years, we have had more lunchtime kick-offs than anyone and you would think that deserves some kind of attention.
"The Premier League are to blame. I accept, given when the fixture lists come out, it is just unfortunate if you find yourself away from home after a European tie but Rafa is talking about the lunchtime kick-offs."
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Thứ Sáu, 14 tháng 9, 2007
Man Utd: Brown resigned to bench duty as Neville nears fitness
MANCHESTER (AFP) - With Gary Neville aiming for a return to the Manchester United first-team squad for the September 23rd meeting with Chelsea, his under-study Wes Brown is resigned to a return to the Old Trafford bench.
Brown has been an ever-present for Sir Alex Ferguson's side this season but he knows that club captain Neville is likely to displace him at right-back once he has regained full fitness.
"It has been great to play," Brown said. "It is always good to get a run in the side so early in the season. But Gary is getting close to his comeback now so when he does return I will make sure I am ready when needed.
"Gary is captain of the club, so when he is fit he will definitely be back in the side."
Brown is a natural centreback but his route into the United line-up in the middle of the defence is blocked by Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand, whose partnership was the cornerstone of United's title-winning campaign last season.
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Brown has been an ever-present for Sir Alex Ferguson's side this season but he knows that club captain Neville is likely to displace him at right-back once he has regained full fitness.
"It has been great to play," Brown said. "It is always good to get a run in the side so early in the season. But Gary is getting close to his comeback now so when he does return I will make sure I am ready when needed.
"Gary is captain of the club, so when he is fit he will definitely be back in the side."
Brown is a natural centreback but his route into the United line-up in the middle of the defence is blocked by Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand, whose partnership was the cornerstone of United's title-winning campaign last season.
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Man United: Charlton happy to relinquish record to Giggs
LONDON (AFP) - Sir Bobby Charlton insists he would be delighted if Ryan Giggs were to snatch his Manchester United appearance record.
Giggs is closing in on the mark of 759 set by Charlton during his 20-year playing career with the Red Devils.
The Welsh veteran is hoping to recover from a hamstring injury in time to feature in Saturday's Premier League encounter with Everton at Goodison Park.
If Giggs does make the trip to Merseyside, he will move onto 722 appearances and with an extension to his current contract, which expires next summer, expected to be agreed in the coming months, there appears no reason why the 33-year-old should not eclipse Charlton's all-time best mark.
"I would love it if Ryan got the record," said Charlton.
"It would be so fitting and I would be pleased to have the opportunity to go onto the pitch and present him with something. In fact, if they didn't ask me, I would pester them until they did.
"When I finished I could not believe anyone would play more games than that. I did so much running for so many years, I just didn't think it would be possible.
"But Ryan is almost there now. To physically put your body through what he has is very difficult and that is why I am so delighted for him."
Giggs has always had a special place in Charlton's affections because he was one of the first senior figures associated with United to see the Welshman in action.
The England World Cup winner has never forgotten the day he ventured up to the Red Devils' Lyttleton Road training ground to watch a group of triallists.
On wandering over to one of the furthest pitches away from the car park to meet Sir Alex Ferguson, he spotted a lithe young winger cutting a swathe through the opposition defence in a manner he had rarely seen before.
"I set off for Pitch 11, where Alex was, and got about halfway there when I saw this lit
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Giggs is closing in on the mark of 759 set by Charlton during his 20-year playing career with the Red Devils.
The Welsh veteran is hoping to recover from a hamstring injury in time to feature in Saturday's Premier League encounter with Everton at Goodison Park.
If Giggs does make the trip to Merseyside, he will move onto 722 appearances and with an extension to his current contract, which expires next summer, expected to be agreed in the coming months, there appears no reason why the 33-year-old should not eclipse Charlton's all-time best mark.
"I would love it if Ryan got the record," said Charlton.
"It would be so fitting and I would be pleased to have the opportunity to go onto the pitch and present him with something. In fact, if they didn't ask me, I would pester them until they did.
"When I finished I could not believe anyone would play more games than that. I did so much running for so many years, I just didn't think it would be possible.
"But Ryan is almost there now. To physically put your body through what he has is very difficult and that is why I am so delighted for him."
Giggs has always had a special place in Charlton's affections because he was one of the first senior figures associated with United to see the Welshman in action.
The England World Cup winner has never forgotten the day he ventured up to the Red Devils' Lyttleton Road training ground to watch a group of triallists.
On wandering over to one of the furthest pitches away from the car park to meet Sir Alex Ferguson, he spotted a lithe young winger cutting a swathe through the opposition defence in a manner he had rarely seen before.
"I set off for Pitch 11, where Alex was, and got about halfway there when I saw this lit
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