Anderson back to play on Saturday

Brazilian player 'Anderson'

Anderson is set to return for the clash against West Ham United this Saturday, but AF still have some doubts for the right-back position. 

The Brazilian midfielder has not played for seven games because of a knee problem, but he's got great chances for playing on Saturday because Paul Scholes is suspended and Darren Fletcher is out with a virus. Ji-Sung Park who was unused for win against Bolton, is also available. 

Nemanja Vidic will be the captain and Chris Smailing will be at the centre alongside with Vida. Rio Ferdinand is back to training but not likely to be available until the home game with Fulham.

In their last visit to Upton Park, The Reds losing 4-0 for the Carling Cup; but Sir Alex is expecting another tricky game in East London and hopes his players can produce the goods this time. 

"You always expect a hard game when you're away from home at this stage of the season no matter where you go," said Sir Alex on the pre-match press conference. 

These game is also important for West Ham who is at the bottom of the league fighting for relegation. United are at the top of the league trying to win it. So it would be an interesting encounter. Hopefully We can get (and must) the result we need.

So, What do you think about this tricky game in Upton Park? Could United get the Three points for the Premierleague trophy? Have your say!

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Festive fixture guide

I wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year and wishing United victories in the following four games...

Sunderland, Old Trafford, Sunday 26 December, 15:00

At the Stadium of Light in October, a determined defensive showing earned United a point – and left Steve Bruce ruing his luck against his former boss. For this Boxing Day return, three points will be on the post-Christmas wish list of every Red, but defence could be the order of the day again, particularly if Bruce rolls up in M16 with the same attacking gameplan that he took to Stamford Bridge.

Birmingham City, St Andrews, Tuesday 28 December, 20:00

Alex McLeish’s men are going steadily about their business this season – with the odd standout result, not least the 1-0 home win that compounded the champions’ misery a week on from the Sunderland debacle. Too many draws have, however, left the Carling Cup semi-finalists worryingly close to the danger zone – a situation McLeish will no doubt be keen to change (for the better) against his one-time boss.

West Bromwich Albion, The Hawthorns, Saturday 1 January, 12:45

Thrashed at home by Stoke, runaway winners at Goodison… West Brom are not only proving the surprise package of this season, but have made it totally impossible to predict their results. After their OT comeback, however, one thing is certain: the Reds won’t be taking the top-flight new boys lightly. And after two, potentially priceless, points dropped in that home clash, making amends is likely to be high on the agenda…

Stoke City, Old Trafford, Tuesday 4 January, 20:00

For a side that didn’t get a point on the board until the fourth game of the campaign, the Potters’ season has picked up very nicely. Home form remains the bulwark underpinning Stoke’s mid-table berth - it took a Chicharito goal just four minutes from time to eke out three points for United at the Britannia.

Source: RedView

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QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS: NANI

United's midfielder Luis Nani.

The Reds winger - 24 this week - gives us an insight into his life off the pitch... 

What’s your favourite TV programme?

In England, it’s The X Factor. In Portugal, I like our soaps. They’re not like the English soaps, like Coronation Street and Eastenders. They’re more like comedies.

What do you miss most about home?

My mum and my family.

Can you cook?

Yes, I like Portuguese food. My favourite dish is feijoada (stew of beans with beef and pork). I have a machine in my house that does everything! It’s from Portugal, it’s called a Bimby. If you want to make feijoada, they say put this ingredient in, then half an hour later put this in... and it does it for you. It’s nice.

What was the last book you read?

I've got Giggsy’s book (My Life, My Story) and I’ve been reading that.

Who’s your best friend at United?

I have lots of friends… the ones who speak Portuguese are all close, but I get on with the English-speaking lads too; Fletch, O’Shea and the younger lads especially. Rio is like one of the young lads - he likes to have a laugh.

If United got to the Champions League final and you only had one ticket to give away, who would get it?

[Laughs] Only one?! My mum.

Source: RedView

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Scholes: Wolves could hurt us

Paul Scholes is expecting Wolves to attack United at Old Trafford on Saturday, just as they did in last week's Carling Cup encounter.

The Reds beat Mick McCarthy’s side 3-2 but had to work hard for the victory against an extremely resilient outfit. Although Scholes did not feature in that match, he is fully aware of the threat that Wolves pose and is anticipating an equally positive approach from the visitors.

“I know they haven’t had the best of starts this season but they’ve got players who can hurt you,” Scholes said.

“They showed they are capable of scoring goals at Old Trafford, they managed two, and I’m sure they’ll have a go on Saturday as well.”

The 35-year-old Reds midfielder also shrugged off suggestions that Wolves are an overly aggressive side, claiming that teams simply employ different styles of play.

“There are some teams that might not play the most attractive football but you have to find a way of winning games,” Scholes added.

“Their managers want to get the best out of them and find the best way of winning games and they do it their own way. It’s up to us to be able to play against that and find a way of winning.”

Source: RedView

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Wayne Rooney intent on leaving United

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's concerns over the club's squad strength are behind his decision to dramatically seek an Old Trafford exit.

The 24-year-old, whose deal expires in the summer of 2012, revealed he had spoken to chief executive David Gill.

A statement from Rooney read: "He did not give me any of the assurances I was seeking about the future squad."

The England star added that he was "surprised" by some of United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's comments.

On Tuesday Ferguson admitted he was "shocked" and "disappointed" to hear that the former Everton player intended to leave.

However in a strongly worded statement released only hours before United's Old Trafford Champions League clash against Bursaspor Rooney countered: "I was interested to hear what Sir Alex had to say [Tuesday] and surprised by some of it.

"I have never had anything but complete respect for the club. How could I not have done given its fantastic history and especially the last six years in which I have been lucky to play a part?

"For me it's all about winning trophies - as the club has always done under Sir Alex. Because of that I think the questions I was asking were justified.

"Despite recent difficulties, I know I will always owe Sir Alex Ferguson a huge debt. He is a great manager and mentor who has helped and supported me from the day he signed me from Everton when I was only 18."

Rooney has been linked with a number of clubs, including wealthy local rivals Manchester City, but he insisted that a concern over United's ability to attract the world's top players was at the heart of his decision to seek a move.

Source: BBC Sport

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New deal for Nemanja Vidic

Hi, I've got good news about Nemanja Vidic. He has signed a new 4-year contract, keeping him at United until June 2014.

Vidic got a desire to continue at Old Trafford, so he firms a new contract for the Red Devils until June 2014.

Vidic, who has made 188 appearances since joining United in January 2006, told manutd.com: "I'm very happy to sign this contract. I came to this club when I was young and have developed enormously with the help of the manager, the coaching staff and my team-mates. During my time here we have had a lot of success and I look forward to continuing that success in the coming seasons."

Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted that Nemanja had committed his future to this club and to stay here for many years to come.

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