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Sir Alex Ferguson believes the “fortunate” moments when Chelsea had a man sent off and United were awarded a penalty merely made up for other incidents missed by referee Mike Dean.

Chelsea’s John Obi Mikel was dismissed after 32 minutes for lifting both feet off the ground in a challenge on Patrice Evra, while Louis Saha was pulled back in the box in the 89th minute before completing United’s 2-0 win from the penalty spot.

“I’ve seen the sending off incident and it was maybe a bit harsh, but there was intent there,” said Sir Alex on Sky Sports. (more…)

There has been no post last weekend due to me out of town for holiday. Just a quick recall Man Utd won 2-0 against Chelsea quite comfortably amidst the Chelsea owner hit the self-destruct button.

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Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has denied he is ready to walk out on the club and insists he wants ‘to be a part of’ their future. The Portuguese is currently in his second spell as Sir Alex Ferguson’s number two at Old Trafford, but a report today suggested he may be ready to consider his options at the end of this year.

Ferguson himself recently highlighted Queiroz as his likely successor, although there is no suggestion the Scot will be ready to relinquish his role any time soon. But rather than suffering from itchy feet as he awaits his promotion to the Red Devils hotseat, Queiroz insists he is content to remain in his current job. ‘It is just a misunderstanding, for sure,’ he told Sky Sports News in Portugal.

‘I don’t understand why that has come up, but the most important thing is that I’m happy, I’m very happy with the job and the position at Manchester United. ‘The club is happy with me, so there’s no reason to waste time with that issue.’ He added: ‘There is nothing to comment about that because there is no sense to it.’ Queiroz, 54, is thought to have played a key role in United’s plundering of the Portuguese league this summer for some of the SuperLiga’s top young talent in the form of Nani and Anderson.

And with that promising duo being added to more established young superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Carlos Tevez and Wayne Rooney, the former Real Madrid coach is adamant there are few reasons to want to leave in the near future. ‘Especially at this moment, we have made a lot of decisions with a medium and long-term view,’ he added. ‘We expect a lot of things from our youngest players, talented players that we have got in the last season. ‘So there are a lot of hopes and expectations about the future, and I want to be part of that future - it is really a big challenge for all of us.’

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal for Manchester United’s Champions League away win against his former club Sporting Lisbon. After scoring, Ronaldo headed a fine winner and opted a soft celebrating with double-fisted salute before an almost apologetic bow to the home supporters, which offered the winger a standing ovation when he was replaced by Carlos Tevez four minute from time.

His efforts ensured Red Devils back home with three points in the bag to put aside United travelling woes in Champions League matches. Another old boy, Luis Nani would have put United cruising had he taken an instant decision either to shoot or lay-off to Ronaldo after fine work by Rooney.

Rooney first match after fractured a foot in the opening day draw with Reading couldn’t spark Red Devils into life, in fact the first 45 minute did not exactly measure (more…)

Just as we celebrate good news with Wayne Rooney returning to the squad, my earlier post was about Carlos Queiroz hinting he may quit in December.

Cristiano Ronaldo will makes his return to his former club, United chief fears Ronaldo is being targeted by referees because of his extreme talent and success and Ferguson concern were only heightened when he was informed excitable German referee Herbert Fandel was in charge.

Fandel has played all the wrong notes for Ferguson in the past, sending off Roy Keane (more…)

Sir Alex Ferguson’s No 2 Carlos Queiroz has dropped a bombshell by revealing he is ready to quit Manchester United. Queiroz 54, is frustrated with his Old Trafford assistant role and is looking at other options. He is in his second spell after an unsuccessful term at Spain’s Real Madrid.

Queiroz quoted: “I need to reflect on what I want to do in my last part of career. In December I’m going to stop and think about myself. My contract is perpetual and caters for various options. But I only have one life and one career, I am going to think about it and go for the route that makes me most happy.”

Will Carlos Queiroz quit Manchester United? Time will tell..

Manchester United will start their European campaign in Group F which consist of Dynamo Kyiv of Ukraine, Sporting Lisbon of Portugal and AS Roma of Italy. United will start the first group match away to Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday and the last group match will see the Red Devils travel to Stadio Olimpico against AS Roma.

Manchester United Group Stage Fixtures
19-Sep-07 19:45 UK Sporting Lisbon vs Man Utd at Jose Alvalade

02-Oct-07 19:45 UK Man Utd vs AS Roma at Old Trafford
23-Oct-07 19:45 UK Dynamo Kiev vs Man Utd at Kiev Olympic Stadium

07-Nov-07 19:45 UK Man Utd vs Dynamo Kiev at Old Trafford
27-Nov-07 19:45 UK Man Utd vs Sporting Lisbon at Old Trafford

12-Dec-07 19:45 UK AS Roma vs Man Utd at Stadio Olimpico (more…)

Mikael Silvestre has been confirmed will likely miss the rest of the season after a scans revealed he’s suffering from a cruciate knee ligament injury against Everton on Saturday.

The French international left-back, who was playing his second match of the season, got his studs caught in the Goodison Park turf and fell awkwardly.

Silvestre is the third United players in the treatment table to suffer a serious knee injury this yea, after similar fates befell Korean midfielder hero Ji-sung Park and goal keeper Ben Foster.

The treatment table now have 5 players in it injury list, Darren Fletcher and John O’Shea who suffered injury following international duty will likely to miss a number of weeks at least.

Following Gabriel Heinze sale to Real Madrid, Ferguson now only have Patrice Evra as the only recognised left-back. However, United’s squad has been suitably reinforced over the summer by the return of burgeoning talents such as Gerard Pique, Jonny Evans, Danny Simpson and Phil Bardsley.

Clock was counting down fast the 90th minute, United not convincing through out the game but luck was with our side. Nemanja Vidic rescue Red Devils out of jail with a near-post header from’s Nani corner seven minute from time at Goodison Park to complete a third successive single-goal victories for Premier League champions Manchester United.

This was Nani’s second assist in United single-goal victories, while he also scored himself in the last match against Tottenham at Old Trafford with a thunder strike. This win couple with a draw game for Liverpool and Chelsea was a cause to celebrate, enabling United to close the gap and now sit third in the table below 1st Arsenal and 2nd Liverpool while Chelsea in the fourth place. Both Arsenal and Liverpool played a game fewer than Manchester United making United next encounter with Chelsea is a must win game for Red Devils. (more…)