Chicharito's Energy Set To Inspire United To Title

Manchester United finished the 2009/10 season in 2nd place, just one point behind league winners Chelsea. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side has had a brief period to regroup after the 2010 World Cup and they will be looking to bounce back strongly this season. By defeating Chelsea 3-1 in the Community Shield match at Wembley on Sunday whilst wearing the new Man Utd home shirt, this will have given the squad a huge boost going into the start of the English Premier League season.

Over the last two seasons, Man Utd have not spent as much money as they would have in past seasons. This is down to the huge debts the club have and it might take years before they can make any major signings again. The fact that Cristiano Ronaldo left the club for a world record fee of £80m and Man Utd did not spend any of this, gives weight to their financial troubles. The club appear to be bringing in younger players to wear the 2010-11 Nike Man Utd shirt, including the capture of Chicharito (Javier Hernandez) for £7m and Chris Smalling from Fulham for £10m.

Although Man Utd’s season begins on Monday night at home to newly promoted Newcastle United, the club still has around 3 weeks to bring in another couple of players. Man Utd have a strong squad, but many supporters would like to see another creative midfielder in the team, such as German youngster Mesut Ozil, as a long-term replacement to Paul Scholes. Time will only tell if the Red Devils decide to spend any more money before the transfer deadline on 1st September.

If no other players are signed, Man Utd fans will certainly hope that their key players do not get injured, otherwise they might struggle to win the league this season. Rio Ferdinand only played a selection of games for the club last year and due to him getting injured in a training session just days before the start of the World Cup, he will miss the start of the season. Owen Hargreaves has had a couple of serious injuries and has been out for around 2 years; he will also miss the start of the season. Anderson was in a car accident over the summer and will also be out of action. Michael Owen and Wes Brown are injury prone players and due to the advancing years of Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville, they cannot be relied upon to play every game this season.

It means that players such as Danny Welbeck, Fabio, Rafael, Jonny Evans, Gabriel Obertan, Darron Gibson and Federico Macheda must now push to become first team regulars, as they should certainly be given more of a chance to prove themselves in the coming season or two. These young players could now be given the chance to become household names in a new Man Utd away shirt like Beckham, Giggs, Scholes and Neville did in the mid-1990s and due to Man Utd’s current lack of funds, there might not be a better chance to do so.

Written by Danny Watson, a sports writer who blogs about football shirts.

Philadelphia Union 0 - 1 United

Gabriel Obertan give The Red Devils another victory on USA Tour.

Sir Alex Ferguson had said the MLS has made immense strides since Manchester United last visited the United States in 2004 and, as a hard-fought and slightly fortunate win over Philadelphia Union confirmed tonight, his tribute was not merely an attempt to pay lip-service to an American audience. A 76th-minute goal from Gabriel Obertan was all that separated United from a Union side that has only been in existence since 2008.

Federico Macheda and Danny Welbeck, two of Ferguson's principal reasons for confidence in his young players, were paired in attack and demonstrated flashes of the pace and touch required to stake a greater claim next season. Welbeck's movement was also impressive, although his finishing and the Italian's decision-making betrayed their inexperience against a well-organised and athletic Philadelphia Union side.

Welbeck went close from 25 yards in the first half and with an audacious shot on the turn at the start of the second. His simplest chance was also one to regret when, having collected Fabio's cross from the left and stepped inside his marker, the United striker shot straight at Brad Knighton in the Union goal from eight yards.

Manchester United: Kuszczak; O'Shea (De Laet, 77), Brown (Smalling, 61), J. Evans, Fabio (Rafael, 61); Obertan, Cleverley (Fletcher, 61), Scholes (C. Evans, 61), Giggs; Welbeck, Macheda (Berbatov, 61).

Attendance: 44,213

Source: guardian.co.uk

New United kit Unveiled

The new Manchester United shirt has been unveiled for the 2010/11 season. These combines new elements of the club's history with new technology. 

Red, white and black is in the DNA of Manchester United and Nike has captured the spirit of the club through this season’s home kit. The new shirt leans towards a classic look, inspired by the 1970s, and features a collar for the first time since Nike became the team’s official kit supplier in 2002. And the chevron design that featured last season is evident in the engineered mesh pattern on the back of the shirt, with the V-shape echoed in the shoulder print detail and in the socks. 

Aon, the new shirt sponsor, features on the front of the shirt, while inside the shirt on the back of the club crest is the club's mantra, "Believe". The message sits right next to the heart, revealing every United fan's 'Inner Pride', while the symbolic Red Devil sits on the sleeve of the shirt and the shorts to add the finishing touches to the kit.

Reds winger Nani said: "I think it looks really good and it feels nice. It’s always a nice moment for the players and the fans when you first see the new kit and it’s like a new motivation for us at the start of the season."

Source: RedView

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Tour squad announced

Sir Alex will take a 22-man squad to America on Monday morning as the Reds jet off to begin their pre-season tour.

Experienced campaigners including Edwin van der Sar, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes will be joined by a host of younger squad members with the likes of Corry Evans, Ben Amos and Tom Cleverley included on the trip. New signing Javier Hernandez, who represented Mexico at the World Cup, will link up with his new team-mates in Houston on 27 July.

Captain Gary Neville will stay behind after suffering a calf injury in training. A club spokeswoman told ManUtd.com: "Gary has suffered a minor setback in training with a small tear to his calf muscle. He therefore won’t be going on the tour as it will be more beneficial for him to remain at Carrington to improve his chances of being ready for the start of the season."

From 12-30 July, Sir Alex's men will be visiting cities in America, Canada and Mexico. First stop is Chicago for a training camp, before the Reds' first match on Friday 16 July against Celtic in Toronto. The squad will then head to Philadelphia for a meeting with Philadelphia Union on Wednesday 21 July, before travelling to Kansas City to take on the Kansas City Wizards on 25 July. Next stop is Houston for a match against the MLS All-Stars, before the Reds end their trip with a visit to Guadalajara to take on Hernandez's former club Chivas on 30 July.

Travelling squad: 

Edwin van der Sar, Tomasz Kuszczak, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Dimitar Berbatov, John O'Shea, Wes Brown, Rafael, Jonny Evans, Darren Fletcher, Darron Gibson, Chris Smalling, Nani, Fabio, Federico Macheda, Danny Welbeck, Javier Hernandez (will join in Houston on 27 July), Mame Biram Diouf, Tom Cleverley, Ritchie De Laet, Corry Evans, Ben Amos, Gabriel Obertan.

Source: manutd.com

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Reds excited by America

Darren Fletcher can't wait for United's pre-season preparations to really take off when he boards an aeroplane to America on Monday morning.

Many of the players have spent this week at Carrington undergoing a series of tests after an eight-week summer break. Fletcher’s enjoyed being back at work, but it's the trip to North America he’s most excited about.

The Reds will begin the tour with a training camp in Chicago before playing games in Toronto, Philadelphia, Kansas City and Houston.

“It’s a great tour in America,” Darren told MUTV. “We’ve not been there in a while. And although three weeks is going to be a long time to be away, there’ll be some good games. Personally, playing against Celtic [in Toronto] will be interesting as I’ll be up against a few of my Scottish team-mates. But I'm looking forward to it all really.”

The 26 year-old knows the coaching staff will work the players hard in America, but hopes he’ll also have the chance to explore his surroundings.

“There won't be thousands of fans outside the hotel so maybe the lads will be able to get into the cities and wander about and take in a few sights," Fletcher added. "[Pre-season] is important business in terms of getting fit for the start of the season, but there will be some time for relaxation, which the lads will enjoy.”

Source: RedView

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Sir Alex Ferguson wants to make Luis Fabiano bid

Sir Alex Ferguson is apparently considering a move for Brazilian international striker Luis Fabiano this summer as he looks to offer Wayne Rooney effective support in attack. The Sevilla forward has been linked with a move away from the La Liga side and may well be keen on a move to the Premier League club and it seems the only major obstacle in the way of such a move could be heavy debts the club are in.

Valued at around £22m the large financial crisis Ferguson’s club finds itself in could affect any potential additions and it seems likely that the club will have to sell before they can buy. The likes of Dimitar Berbatov, Anderson and Michael Carrick have been linked with moves away from Old Trafford.

Written by Paul Grippo

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United Fixtures now revealed. Check this out!!

Hi, my dear followers. The United fixture had just been revealed by RedView and I want to share this to my readers. Let's review it!

First five games

Sat 14 Aug - Newcastle United H

Sat 21 Aug - Fulham A

Sat 28 Aug - West Ham United H

Sat 11 Sep - Everton A

Sat 18 Sep - Liverpool H

Last five games 

Sat 23 Apr - Everton H

Sat 30 Apr - Arsenal A

Sat 7 May - Chelsea H

Sat 14 May - Blackburn Rovers A

Sun 22 May - Blackpool H

United's campaign to reclaim the Barclays Premier League title from Chelsea will begin at home to Newcastle United on the opening weekend, 14/15 August.

It's a repeat of the Reds' first fixture in 2008/09 - the Magpies stole a point when they were last in the top flight (1-1, Darren Fletcher scored) - and in 2000/01 when Ronny Johnsen and Andy Cole netted in United's 2-0 win. The league season ends with another home game against a promoted side, Blackpool, on Sunday 22 May. Please note, all dates are provisional only and are subject to change.

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