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A drunken thug who punched Sir Alex Ferguson in the groin was jailed for 15 months on Thursday.
Homeless Kevin Reynolds, branded by the judge a “significant risk to the public”, spotted the Manchester United manager outside a train station, staggered towards him and delivered a single blow.

His “stunned” victim promptly doubled up in agony and, as he fought for breath, managed to gasp “What the hell are you doing?”.

The 44-year-old beggar - whose criminal record boasts a total of 146 convictions including many for violence, during nearly a quarter of a century of drink-driven offending - promptly insisted: “I’m sorry Fergie, I didn’t realise it was you.”

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The Premier League have announced changes to two of United’s December fixtures, including the Reds’ highly anticipated clash with Northwest rivals Liverpool.

United were due to welcome Fulham to Old Trafford on Saturday 1 December but will now face Lawrie Sanchez’s men on Monday 3 December (20:00 GMT kick-off, live on Setanta Sports).

Meanwhile, United’s visit to Anfield – originally scheduled for Saturday 15 December – has also been rearranged, and will now take place a day later, on Sunday 16 December (13:30 GMT kick-off, live on Sky Sports).
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Luis Nani has surprised Sir Alex Ferguson with the way he settled in England since moving from Sporting Lisbon, what more amazing was he has played in 11 games of Manchester United’s opening 13 fixture, making seven starts.

The Red Devils boss also predicts a bright future ahead for the Portuguese winger. “There’s tremendous potential in the boy”, he said. “We really quite bullish about him.”

Nani was brought in to be used in a way that would allowed Ryan Giggs a regular rests. Luck was surely on Nani side, United early season injury and a relatively seamless setting-in period have led to a more permanent involvement notably the wonder goal he scored against Tottenham that seal a 1-0 victory for United.

Ferguson have also praised Nani as a marvellous crosser of the ball as well as have a pair of quick feet. “He’ll settle in more as he learns the language. He’s keen, and he’s doing all right with his English. There’s great potential there, and he’s only 20 so he’s only going to get better.”

After a struggling start to the season, Manchester United have come back to form in the Premier League with a 4-0 win over Wigan at the weekend and they haven’t conceded a goal in the league since the derby day defeat to Man City on August 19.

Part of the reason is French full-back Patrice Evra, who has been a fixture in the side this season alongside Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, after displacing Gabriel Heinze from the left-back spot with some impressive performances in last season’s campaign. The defender, who arrived at Old Trafford in May 2006, has spoken exclusively to ESPNsoccernet.fr before leaving England for France and Les Bleus’ forthcoming matches against the Faroe Islands and Lithuania. Talking about Manchester, Arsenal, the French team and the new Evra: the former Monaco defender caught up with Bruno Salla. (more…)

Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace against Wigan on Saturday was enough to earn him the ManUtd.com Man of the Match accolade.

More than 1000 fans voted in the poll, which saw the Portuguese winger pushed all the way by striker Carlos Tevez, whose tireless performance attracted 34 per cent of the vote. But it was two-goal hero Ronaldo who took home the prize for the second straight league match, with an impressive 41 per cent.

The Reds’ no.7 has now scored four goals in his last five appearances, including winners against Sporting Lisbon and Birmingham City.

This latest honour comes on the back of Ronaldo’s inclusion in the 2006/07 FIFPRO World XI. The only United player in the side, Ronaldo’s place in the midfield alongside Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) and Kaka (AC Milan) was confirmed on Friday 5 October.

The FIFPRO World XI is voted for by professional footballers around the world.

Source: Manutd.com

Manchester United lunch time kick-off against Wigan brought a mixture of feeling good factor as well as some bad factor. The Red Devils finally scored more than one goal in a match and Ronaldo become the first player to score twice in any Man Utd matches so far this season. Man Utd two goal win was against Chelsea with Saha scoring in a closing minute, however, Saha was a very lucky to get the penalty claim, video replays show there was only a minimum contact with Tel Ben-Haim.

Louis Saha seems unable to get over his injury plagued career, Saha was pulled out after felt his knee during the warm-up. Initially he was down to the bench but was totally pulled out altogether. (more…)

Tomasz Kuszczak will continue goalkeeping duties for United against Wigan Athletic on Saturday in the absence of Edwin van der Sar, and the Polish shot-stopper is relishing a run in the first team.

After replacing the Dutchman, who came off with a toe injury against Birmingham, Kuszczak went on to keep Steve Bruce’s men out before earning a clean sheet against Roma. With van der Sar not expected back until United take on Aston Villa, 25-year-old Tomasz is determined to prove himself.

“I know I am a good goalkeeper, I just need the opportunity to show it,” he said. “I don’t think about how long I have got to do that. Edwin is injured at the moment, so I have the chance to play in big games and I need to do well.

“I want to play more,” he added. “That is why it’s important for me to perform in every single game. I enjoy every game at Old Trafford because the fans are great and when you have a full stadium, it is dream to play there.

“I have been happy with my form and feel I did well in pre-season. I was determined to fight for my place but, unfortunately, I started the season on the bench again. Most importanly, the team is in good shape and we are keeping clean sheets and defending well.”