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Sir Alex’s men did just enough to see off Turkish champions Galatasaray at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, with Michael Carrick’s seventh-minute goal proving decisive.
Carrick is among our Man of the Match contenders, and not just because he found the net. He was positive with his passing, broke up play and covered more ground (11390 metres) than any other player on the pitch apart from Galatasaray midfielder Hamit Altintop (12000m).
David De Gea, recalled between the posts, was assured in his handling and made two wonderful stops in the second-half to keep the Reds in the game. In front of him, Nemanja Vidic proved a colossus, winning everything in the air and even going close at the other end.
Shinji Kagawa remains a pleasure to watch. His first touch is sublime and against Galatasaray he was heavily involved in the opening 30 minutes. Twice he pierced the back four with incisive passing – one led to a Nani shot that was saved; the other led to Carrick’s winning goal.
For long periods, Antonio Valencia was United’s most successful outlet. His final ball lacked its usual accuracy on Wednesday night but he caused havoc down the right flank and displayed a number of fine touches.
Sir Alex’s men did just enough to see off Turkish champions Galatasaray at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, with Michael Carrick’s seventh-minute goal proving decisive.
Carrick is among our Man of the Match contenders, and not just because he found the net. He was positive with his passing, broke up play and covered more ground (11390 metres) than any other player on the pitch apart from Galatasaray midfielder Hamit Altintop (12000m).
David De Gea, recalled between the posts, was assured in his handling and made two wonderful stops in the second-half to keep the Reds in the game. In front of him, Nemanja Vidic proved a colossus, winning everything in the air and even going close at the other end.
Shinji Kagawa remains a pleasure to watch. His first touch is sublime and against Galatasaray he was heavily involved in the opening 30 minutes. Twice he pierced the back four with incisive passing – one led to a Nani shot that was saved; the other led to Carrick’s winning goal.
For long periods, Antonio Valencia was United’s most successful outlet. His final ball lacked its usual accuracy on Wednesday night but he caused havoc down the right flank and displayed a number of fine touches.
Papers: Rooney to return?
The Daily Mail reports...
Rooney makes stunning recovery from injury
Wayne Rooney could make a shock return for Manchester United in Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Galatasaray. The striker was expected to be out until October after suffering an horrific thigh injury against Fulham on August 25. The 26-year-old received a deep gash in his right leg in an accidental clash with Fulham’s Hugo Rodallega. But Rooney has stunned United’s medics with his swift recovery and has been back in training for five days, reports The Sun. And Rooney could even be on the bench for United's Champions League opener at Old Trafford. The England striker will almost certainly be available for Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Liverpool at Anfield. Rooney, who is wearing light strapping to avoid infection, took his first steps towards a comeback last week with a light outdoor session and gym work. And he stepped up his recovery by taking part in full training on Tuesday.
The Sun claims Steven Gerrard and Nemanja Vidic will stand together and lead an emotional tribute to the Hillsborough victims at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool have revealed plans for Vidic and rival skipper Gerrard to release 96 red balloons before Manchester United’s clash at Liverpool. The clubs are hopeful the show of unity also spreads to the stands and stops any tasteless chants from supporters.
Elsewhere, Sir Alex Ferguson has led the tributes to Brian Woolnough, the chief sports writer of the Daily Star and host of Sky Sports’ Sunday Supplement who died on Tuesday aged 63 after a long battle with bowel cancer. “He was a good man, a good journalist, with a good personality,’’ said the boss. “He asked good questions, sometimes too good!’’
(19/9/2012)
Rooney makes stunning recovery from injury
Wayne Rooney could make a shock return for Manchester United in Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Galatasaray. The striker was expected to be out until October after suffering an horrific thigh injury against Fulham on August 25. The 26-year-old received a deep gash in his right leg in an accidental clash with Fulham’s Hugo Rodallega. But Rooney has stunned United’s medics with his swift recovery and has been back in training for five days, reports The Sun. And Rooney could even be on the bench for United's Champions League opener at Old Trafford. The England striker will almost certainly be available for Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Liverpool at Anfield. Rooney, who is wearing light strapping to avoid infection, took his first steps towards a comeback last week with a light outdoor session and gym work. And he stepped up his recovery by taking part in full training on Tuesday.
The Sun claims Steven Gerrard and Nemanja Vidic will stand together and lead an emotional tribute to the Hillsborough victims at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool have revealed plans for Vidic and rival skipper Gerrard to release 96 red balloons before Manchester United’s clash at Liverpool. The clubs are hopeful the show of unity also spreads to the stands and stops any tasteless chants from supporters.
Elsewhere, Sir Alex Ferguson has led the tributes to Brian Woolnough, the chief sports writer of the Daily Star and host of Sky Sports’ Sunday Supplement who died on Tuesday aged 63 after a long battle with bowel cancer. “He was a good man, a good journalist, with a good personality,’’ said the boss. “He asked good questions, sometimes too good!’’
(19/9/2012)
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Powell eyes plenty more goals
Nick Powell was delighted to display his goal threat after capping his United debut with a superb long-range effort in the Reds' victory over Wigan.
The 18-year-old cracked home the fourth goal of a rousing second half display from the hosts, and is keen to bring attacking menace to United's midfield after excelling as a striker with Crewe Alexandra last term.
"It's great to make my debut," Powell told MUTV. "To then cap it off with a goal is what I've been working for. Dario (Gradi, Crewe's director of football) used to say my game isn't just attacking and defending, it's about goals as well and I proved that last season and hopefully I can do that for United."
Despite his impressive cameo, however, the summer signing from Crewe insists that he will keep his feet on the ground and continue learning from his elder peers. "My dad will keep me in touch, I'll tell you that," he laughed. "No, I'm just going to go home, have this great feeling and I'll keep myself on the ground.
"When I first came on it scared me a little bit, to be fair, because I'm only used to 5,000 people now and then, but it's a great atmosphere - the fans are great. It wasn't the hardest game because they made it easier for me but I'm happy to be on the pitch getting minutes.
"I learn every day, especially from the midfielders - Scholes, Carrick, Giggsy - they're all great, they've all been through it and won trophies. That's what I want to do, so I hope to learn off them every day."
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"It's great to make my debut," Powell told MUTV. "To then cap it off with a goal is what I've been working for. Dario (Gradi, Crewe's director of football) used to say my game isn't just attacking and defending, it's about goals as well and I proved that last season and hopefully I can do that for United."
Despite his impressive cameo, however, the summer signing from Crewe insists that he will keep his feet on the ground and continue learning from his elder peers. "My dad will keep me in touch, I'll tell you that," he laughed. "No, I'm just going to go home, have this great feeling and I'll keep myself on the ground.
"When I first came on it scared me a little bit, to be fair, because I'm only used to 5,000 people now and then, but it's a great atmosphere - the fans are great. It wasn't the hardest game because they made it easier for me but I'm happy to be on the pitch getting minutes.
"I learn every day, especially from the midfielders - Scholes, Carrick, Giggsy - they're all great, they've all been through it and won trophies. That's what I want to do, so I hope to learn off them every day."
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