United 2 - 1 Arsenal

Manchester United came from a goal down to beat title rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Andrei Arshavin smashed home the opener but after the break a Wayne Rooney penalty and an own goal from Abou Diaby settled the match in the Reds' favour.

Arsenal's misery was compounded when Robin van Persie had a late goal ruled out for offside, after which Gunners manager Arsene Wenger was sent to the stands for his protestations.

Arsenal started well and Arshavin threatened to run riot.

The Russian might have scored earlier than he did too when Ben Foster flapped at a Van Persie corner.

Arsenal had a strong penalty shout when Darren Fletcher cleaned out Arshavin but referee Mike Dean was unmoved. But Arsenal maintained their offensive. The impressive Denilson slid a pass through to Arshavin, who had found space between United’s defence and midfield which Ferguson’s team selection was supposed to prevent.

Ferguson did not try to change things during the interval. And his team were almost out of the game before he had retaken his seat.

At that point, there seemed to be only one winner. How wrong those doubters were as Ferguson’s team surged back, Ryan Giggs the architect behind the comeback just as Arshavin had sparked Arsenal earlier.

The difference was Dean said yes when United claimed their penalty as Rooney went crashing to the ground after Giggs had supplied the pass that sent him through one-on-on with Manuel Almunia.

Questions were asked when Rooney did not take the one Michael Carrick missed at Burnley. There was no need this time as Rooney went straight for the ball, put it on the spot and promptly sent Almunia the wrong way.

When Diaby was hacked at by Rooney and Wes Brown, both men were booked and Van Persie was offered the chance to curl a free-kick at Foster’s goal which thudded against the crossbar.

A minute later, from a very similar position, United got their second.

In truth, Giggs’ free-kick would not have threatened Almunia if Diaby had not stuck his head on it and deflected it straight into the corner of his own goal.

Source: Manchester Evenings News

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Funny Video about Phelan and Alex Ferguson

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United plans to bring Arjen Robben

Manchester United will launch a deadline bid to sign Arjen Robben from Real Madrid.

United have been quoted £26 million but The Red Devils plan to force the price down this weekend. Old Trafford chiefs says that an offer of £15 million will be enough to attract Robben.

Arjen Robben, 26, is seen as the creative spark, which can help fill the void left by £80 million Cristiano Ronaldo. The Dutchman has been in sparkling form for Real in pre-season. But he is unlikely to get a look-in at the Bernabeu.

Robben came close to signing for Alex Ferguson's men in 2004, when he was visiting United training ground with his team PSV. But he opted for a £12 million move to Chelsea. The Blues doubled their money by flogging him to Madrid in 2007.

Source: TheSun.co.uk.-

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Wigan 0 - 5 United

Wigan 0

United 5

Rooney (56, 65); Berbatov (58); Owen (85); Nani (92)

Hi guys, today's game was AMAZING for me. United played really well in the second-half, but not well in the first-half. Wayne Rooney's two goals smashed the 100 goal mark for United and now he's got 101 for Manchester United.

Ferguson looked concerned at the break after making seven changes to his side in a bid for victory at the DW Stadium.

United Goals:

It came from Rooney - a fine header into the corner - and a landmark one as well. He savoured the moment and the goal was his reward for another typically hard shift.

That was the cue for United to turn the screw and Berbatov added a second two minutes later.

United made it 3-0 in the 65th minute thanks to Rooney’s second goal of the game.

Rooney was given a rousing reception by the visiting fans when he was replaced by Michael Owen in the 72nd minute.

However Owen made it 4-0 to United with his first goal for the club, a cool finish into the corner in the 85th minute after he had been set up by Nani.

Nani had the final word with a superb free-kick in stoppage time from 25 yards that sailed over a stranded Kirkland’s head.

United lineups: Foster, Neville, Vidic, Evra, Evans (O'Shea), Valencia, Fletcher, Scholes (Owen), Nani, Rooney (Gibson), Berbatov.

Venue: DW Stadium.

Attendance: 18,164

Referee: Horward Webb.

Source: Manchester Evening News.

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Preview: Wigan v United

Hi guys, I'm gonna told you some news about the next game on Saturday @ JJB Stadium.

The Good news is Nemanja Vidic will return for United against Wigan, but The Bad news is Rio Ferdinand will be out for up to a month.

Sir Alex confirmed the return of one of his favoured central defenders on Friday, but conceded that a minor muscle tear in Rio's thigh will keep him out for "hopefully three, but maybe four" weeks.

Manchester United doesn't have any injuries from Wednesday night after the loss against promoted Burnley. All the team are fit and in good conditions for Saturday's game.

"The one position we're hoping for an improvement in is with Vidic. He's trained now for 10 days and he is ready for a game. Hopefully he'll be OK for Saturday," confirmed Sir Alex Ferguson.

Gary Neville played 15 minutes against Burnley and he could be ready to play on Saturday.

So, Vida and Gary give us all the experience that we need after the defeat on Weds.

"Experience is important," the Reds boss added. "And the kind of experience that Gary brings is great for us, while Vidic's performance levels since he's been with us have been outstanding. We'll get that back on Saturday and that'll help us."

I hope we can get a good win @ JJB Stadium and we could arrive in well performance against Arsenal next Saturday.

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United 1 - 0 Birmingham

Wayne Rooney gave United the perfect start in the search for an unprecedented fourth league title in a row. Wayne Rooney made his 99th goal for Manchester United.

The striker tapped in after his header from Nani's cross rebounded off the post back into his path on 34 minutes.

Ben Foster made a brilliant stop to deny Christian Benitez a goal on his Birmingham debut in the 77th minute.

Substitute Michael Owen missed a chance to open his account for United when he shot at Joe Hart in stoppage time.

Deprived of first-choice centre-backs Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand, who will have a scan on Monday on a calf injury sustained in training, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson moved John O'Shea into central defence alongside Jonny Evans, with Fabio da Silva promoted to right-back.

Paul Scholes returned to the centre of midfield, while new signing Antonio Valencia slotted into the sizeable hole vacated by Ronaldo on the right.

Rooney came close to his 100th goal in the 83rd minute, but Owen should have put the result beyond doubt when he was released through the middle by Rooney's chested flick.

But one-on-one with Hart, the striker's effort deflected off the goalkeeper's leg for a corner.

In the end, that one goal from Rooney was enough to bag all three points and provide the perfect response to Chelsea and Arsenal's victories in this opening weekend of a long hard season.

United Line-up:

Foster, Fabio, O'Shea, Evans (Brown), Evra, Valencia, Scholes, Fletcher, Nani (Giggs), Rooney, Berbatov (Owen).

Substitutes:

Kuszczak, Anderson, Gibson, De Laet.

Venue: Old Trafford.

Attendance: 75,062

Source: BBC Sports & manutd.com

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Community Shield 09: United 2 - 2 Chelsea

After a fantastic final with a goal of Wayne Rooney, United lost on penalties against Chelsea.

The game started with a Nani's goal on 10'. Then, at second time, Carvalho and Lampard made his goals for Chelsea. And 93 minutes, Wayne Rooney made a good goal for Manchester United and force penalties.

But on penalties, Ryan Giggs and Patrice Evra's failures, gave Chelsea a great opportunities for win the game.

United could not win 'three in row' Community Shield, but We're in good form for start the Premier League'09 next weekend.

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Preview: United v Chelsea (09-08-09)

Hi guys, this Sunday 9 United plays the Community Shield's final against Chelsea @ Wembley Stadium.

Carlos Ancelotti is the new Chelsea's boss and Sir Alex said that him won`t be the only radar on Ferguson's mind. Alex Ferguson will think on Federico Macheda for all the entire season.

Federico Macheda has made a good pre-season at Asia Tour 09 scoring twice and he's played well against Valencia FC last week. He's replaced Michael Owen on 2-0 victory to Valencia.

“I actually thought Macheda was brilliant on Wednesday night,” was the words of Sir Alex on Community Shield press conference.

“For his age he's exceptional. I think he's a top, top player. He's going to give me a real (selection) problem," added AF.

The United boss didn't reveal which players will start on Sunday game or if Ben foster or Tomasz Kuszczak will get the nod in goal. But the team will certainly be picked to win, not to merely warm up for the league opener.

This Community Shield's final won't be treated as a barometer as the previous shields. This time Alex ferguson won't give players some minutes on the clock. All United's players are already at a good level fitness-wise. And of course, when we play Chelsea, we always want to win this games.

Out: Joe Cole and Ferreira

Doubt: Michael Ballack and Yuri Zhirkov

Kick-off: 15:00 BST

So, What do you think? United could win three Shields in a row or not? Have your say!

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Edwin Van der Sar out for eight weeks

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks after undergoing surgery on a broken finger and bone in his left hand.

The 38-year-old Dutchman sustained the injury saving a penalty from Danijel Pranjic in the Red Devils' 7-6 shoot-out defeat to Bayern Munich in the pre-season Audi Cup in Germany.

Van der Sar is not expected to be back in Sir Alex Ferguson's plans until late September, meaning the Scot will have to turn to either Ben Foster or Tomasz Kuszczak between the posts for the start of the new season.

Source: Mirror.co.uk

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