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Wayne Rooney feels the arrival of Berbatov will only improve his form "The mere fact he is at Old Trafford should take me onto a different level," he says. "I am not guaranteed my place in the side anymore." "More than anything I like playing just off a front man," said Rooney "It's probably because I get [. Click to continue reading...

Scholes was carried off after 16 minutes of Tuesday's Champions League match away to Aalborg following a tackle by Thomas Augustinussen. The 33-year-old is expected to sit out up to 15 matches and he could struggle to play again in 2008. It is a major blow for United's already depleted midfield. Michael Carrick faces another month on [. Click to continue reading...

News that Paul Scholes faces up to eight weeks out as a result of medial knee ligament damage sustained in last night's 3-0 victory over Aalborg couldn't have come at a worse time for Manchester United. Had Michael Carrick been fit, Scholes's pending absence may not have caused as many anxious thoughts amongst the United faithful, and that's because of the similarities that the two players share - a huge credit to the way Carrick has performed since his move from Tottenham two seasons ago. Click to continue reading...

The headlines wrote themselves this morning for all the wrong reasons. Rob Styles' itchy whistle finger contrived to invent a new type of offence for awarding a penalty of which he is yet to explain to the media.

It was pretty clear to everyone that it wasn't a penalty and Styles was spooked by the OT faithful and immediately blew.

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But Park is starting. Swings and roundabouts.

Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Carvalho, Terry, Ashley Cole, Obi, Joe Cole, Deco Ballack, Lampard, Malouda, Anelka. Subs: Cudicini, Drogba, Ballack, Bridge, Kalou, Alex, Belletti.

Man Utd: Van der Sar, Neville, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Fletcher, Hargreaves, Scholes, Park, Berbatov, Rooney.

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United beat Portsmouth surprisingly convincingly this evening, despite being without several key players. But we're still behind Hull. Scholes freekick Fletcher goal Wayne Rooney chance "VIDEO: Portsmouth Goal and Highlights" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia. Click to continue reading...

Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Kaka, Sneijder, Pirlo, Torres, Fabregas and Ferdinand may be the best players in the world today. They have scored 42 goals, beat 50 players a game, be the current holder of the aforementioned award or magically create clean sheets. None of them though, are as talented as the ex Barcelona reserve who scraped together a paltry nine goals last year. Click to continue reading...

Holy players out of position, Batman! Diop on the wing?!?! ManU in a 4-2-4 (4-6 in defence) with Scholes in a holding role?!?! It all made for a very uninspiring match. ManU outnumbered Pompey in the midfield and had good possession, but very little to show for it. A few good runs from deep from Tevez, Giggs, and (surprise! Click to continue reading...

Well being as the season is almost upon us already, I suppose it's long since time that we had a look at my rather sorry looking predictions for last year's Premier League Season and salute my mystic Meg-like genius have a bit of a giggle at what an idiot I make myself look every year, eh?

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As the season gets closer teams are wrapping up their preseason training. One of the biggest preseason events is the Emirates Cup. This year the cup featured host Arsenal, Hamburg HSV, Juventus, and Real Madrid over the weekend.

Here are some thoughts about the two day event.

• Hamburg's young mid fielder Jonathan Pitoipa looks like he is going to have a break out year in Germany this year.

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Arsene Wenger is pursuing the Zenit St. Petersburg striker with deadly intent notwithstanding his coy statements. To do that he has to cloud Arshavin's mind by blurring Arsenal's style with that of Barca (which remains Arshavin's first choice). Having Cesc Fabregas team up with the Arshavin on display in this Euro should be a mouthwatering proposition for Arsenal this season.

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Having seen this player in the flesh, I can guarantee that he's been a class act in the Bundesliga for many seasons. He goes by the name of Jermaine Jones and it appears that Manchester United have been sniffing around him recently. The 26-year-old has only been at Schalke for one year, yet he has [. Click to continue reading...

"I love Milan. I've had a great time here, won the Champions League and some great memories. But football is all about challenges and I feel I'm ready for a new one."

"I'm young and at the peak of my football and want to play at the biggest level. The Premier League is the best league in the world and it'd be fantastic to be a part of that. Click to continue reading...

United Champions League run in seven minutes, what could be better.

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Well aren't they well up their own backsides! The Guardian has a story that Scholes is the best Man Utd player as cited by an ugly bunch of ex-reds Robson, Cantona and Beckham and current player Ferdinand. This story is them superceded by Ronaldo being the Worlds best player (and by default Man Utds best player) as cited by a [. Click to continue reading...

It was a tense and nervy evening as many had predicted. The very first minute led to a heart-in-mouth moment as Paul Scholes brought down Lionel Messi, in what seemed to be a fraction of a millimeter outside the area. But a glorious display of resolute defending, workmanship and sheer determination means that Manchester United have earned their spot in next month's Champions League final. Click to continue reading...

He scores goals galore, he scores goals
He scores goals galore, he scores goals
He scores goals galore, he scores goals
Paul Scholes, he scores goals

He missed the 1999 Champions League final, but almost a decade later the brilliance of the Ginger Prince Paul Scholes delivered to send the Devils to the final in Moscow. Click to continue reading...

On the brink of a tenth Premier League title, days away from an epic Champions League semi-final clash with Barcelona, the Manchester United class of 2008 have a real opportunity to write their own chapter in the United history books. As the squad prepares to fly out to Barcelona, memories of May 26 1999 will be rekindled, but after such an impressive season, has the current United squad earned the right to be considered as good as the treble winning side of '99? Click to continue reading...

The Premier League and Champions League double is in range for Manchester United; in fact, they're strong favourites with the bookmakers to win both competitions. Whether or not they add both pieces of silverware to an already gleaming trophy cabinet, The Guardian reports that Sir Alex Ferguson is looking to add to his squad of [. Click to continue reading...

Has there ever been a player quite like Paul Scholes? A footballer held in the highest regard by his fellow professionals yet never fully appreciated by certain sections of the media. Admired by his own fans, but often overlooked by others.

To some, Scholes is the finest English midfielder of his generation. Click to continue reading...

17-year-old Danny Welbeck is set to feature in Manchester United's team to face bitter rivals Manchester City during tomorrow afternoon's much-anticipated derby.

The Manchester born striker has been fast tracked into United's senior team after impressing Sir Alex Ferguson and the rest of the coaching staff at Old Trafford, and could be handed a surprise start due to the absence of Wayne Rooney who will serve his one game suspension. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United might have fallen 2 points behind leaders Arsenal after dropping 2 pints against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend but manager Sir Alex Ferguson is not much bothered. Sky Sports reports that Fergie is convinced that his men are growing stronger as the season progresses towards a frantic final stretch. Click to continue reading...

Giuseppe Rossi took his tally to nine goals in the Spanish Primera Liga tonight with a superb strike against league leaders Real Madrid.

The 20-year-old American-born Italian footballer showed the speed of mind and guile to shift the ball past former World Football of the Year, Fabio Cannavaro in an instant before unleashing a rasping left-foot shot past arguably the finest goalkeeper on the planet, Iker Casillas. Click to continue reading...

The Guardian reports that Manchester United are set to receive a boost in the coming weeks, akin to signing two new quality players. Gary Neville has not featured for the champions since last March, while Paul Scholes has been out for three months. Could their return to action help the Red Devils overcome Arsenal and [. Click to continue reading...

The Premier League's top two title challengers are set to battle it out at the Emirates this Saturday in what is sure to be one of the most exciting fixtures of the season. Arsene Wenger's first-placed Arsenal team is even on points and goal differential with Alex Ferguson's Manchester United, and both teams are in fine veins of form.

The winner of this game (if there is one) will go clear at the top of the Premier League, and this game could be one of the biggest factors in Arsenal's title aspirations. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp was voted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame ahead of Sir Trevor Brooking, Ray Clemence, Paul Scholes, Len Shackleton and Ray Wilson. Bergkamp is now the fifth Arsenal player to be included in the hall of fame, after Alex James, Tony Adams, Liam Brady and Ian Wright. Like Wright, Bergkamp may well be remembered for his large goal tally - 87 goals in Click to continue reading...

Michael Johnson's superb strike for Man City, showing why all the big clubs want this kid.

Voronin's immaculate blast for Liverpool in their away leg qualifying round match against Toulouse.
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Hartley's great header to give Celtic a huge advantage in their CL qualifying battle with Spartak.


Scholesy's thread the needle screamer from outside of the box to put United up on Portsmouth. Click to continue reading...

Michael Johnson's superb strike for Man City, showing why all the big clubs want this kid.

Voronin's immaculate blast for Liverpool in their away leg qualifying round match against Toulouse.
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Hartley's great header to give Celtic a huge advantage in their CL qualifying battle with Spartak.


Scholesy's thread the needle screamer from outside of the box to put United up on Portsmouth. Click to continue reading...