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Sir Alex Ferguson will be happy to offer Paul Ince managerial advice as long as he wants it but will not be offering any favours when the two lock horns at Ewood Park tomorrow.
Having got their league campaign back on track last weekend by overcoming Bolton, the Red Devils need to maintain their winning momentum when they travel to Blackburn this weekend.Ferguson has a change to make in central midfield as Paul Scholes is sidelined for 10 weeks, so, with Michael Carrick and Owen Hargreaves injured as well, the United manager must choose two from Anderson, Darren Fletcher, John O’Shea and Ryan Giggs.

O’Shea was singled out for special praise by Ferguson for his performance in the midweek win over Aalborg, so the Irishman might keep his place, although Fletcher has added goalscoring to his repertoire this season, while the evergreen Giggs can also be relied upon in a crisis.

Rafael Da Silva may yet keep his place after an outstanding European debut in Denmark as Gary Neville is struggling, as well as Wayne Rooney, who picked up an ankle injury after opening the scoring against Aalborg. Read the rest of this entry »

Manchester United’s Paul Scholes and Darren Fletcher have agreeing new contracts respectively. Scholes has signed a one-year deal, despite his latest injury blow which may have threaten his career.

However, Ferguson have confident in the abilities of Scholes given the former England star, who will be 34-year-old by next month still have much influence in United’s midfield albeit he no longer can last for 90minutes or storm into the box and scored spectacular goals like before.

In his own typically understated way, Scholes, who has overcome a serious eye injury that three years ago threatened his career, expressed his satisfaction at remaining with what seems certain to be his only professional club.

Like Scholes, Fletcher is a one-club man. Although he has rarely been a establish member of Ferguson’s first-choice side, he is an invaluable figure in United squad. Upon reliable when a job is required to be done by him. Read the rest of this entry »

Turkey Under-21 international Sercan Yildirim claims that United are considering a move for him.

With four goals in as many matches 18-year-old Yildirim is joint top-scorer of the Super Lig alongside Galatasary striker Milan Baros.

“Manchester United have been in contact with my family and the president of my club - that makes me very happy,”‘ the £5million-rated Bursaspor striker told Turkish media.

Wayne Rooney’s latest injury may keep him out of Manchester United’s Saturday trip to Blackburn Rovers but not England’s World Cup qualifying double-header with Kazahstan and Belarus.Rooney turned his ankle during United’s Champions League win over Aaalborg, in which Rooney scored the first goal and it was first feared he would join Paul Scholes on the long-term injury list.

However, a club spokesperson told the club’s official website: “Wayne has an ankle injury and is considered doubtful for Saturday’s game against Blackburn, but he should recover in time for England’s forthcoming matches.”

Fabio Capello names his England squad on Sunday for the match in Astana on Saturday 11 October and Belarus’ visit to Wembley on Wednesday 15 October.

Rafael Da Silva, 18-year-old Brazillian was surprisingly picked ahead of more senior Wes Brown in the starting line-up, glittered in United’s Champions League stroll over Aalborg before having to leave the field in the second half with a knock.

“We have great hopes for the lad,” said Ferguson. “He has impressed us a lot.

“Some people might have been a bit surprised I picked him over Wes Brown but I feel the boy has something special.”

Rafeal, along with his twin brother Fabio and midfielder Rodringo Possebon all came to United’s attention during a youth tournament in Hong Kong three years ago.

A member of the Brazil Under-17 side at last year’s FIFA World Cup, Rafael signed for the Manchester United in January this year but due to work permit regulations was not able to play a competitive game until this summer.

“Rafael has no fear of playing and has great belief in himself,” said Ferguson.

“He is only 18 but he has started very well. He did well against Middlesbrough last week and he has progressed again.

“He is really positive and has a great chance in the future.”

Paul Scholes suffered medial ligament damage in Tuesday’s Champions League victory at Aalborg and will be out for 10 weeks, Man Utd’s club official have confirmed.

Scholes went down with the injury in the first half and was stretchered from the field and immediately substituted.

Scholes is unlikely to be available again until the visit to Tottenham on December 13, which comes immediately before United head to Japan for the World Club Championship.

It means Scholes will miss the rest of his side’s Champions League group campaign, plus key Premier League away games at Everton, Arsenal and Manchester City.

In total the 33-year-old could miss 16 matches from United’s season and Michael Carrick and Owen Hargreaves are currently on the sidelines too.

Dimitar Berbatov finally broke his Manchester United duck as the Champions League holders swept aside Danish minnows Aalborg 3-0 to kick-start their campaign.After three matches without a goal, the whispers were already starting about Berbatov’s effectiveness.

But with one waft of the right boot, the 27-year-old showed why Ferguson was prepared to spend a club-record £30.75million on acquiring his services and at the same time, if Terry Venables is right, send Tottenham into meltdown.

It doubled a lead Wayne Rooney provided for United midway through the opening period.

But Berbatov was not finished as he finished off Ronaldo’s cross with a brilliant scissor kick 11 minutes from time.

Aalborg coach Bruce Rioch had won on both previous occasions that a team of his had entertained the Red Devils, but it quickly became apparent there was little likelihood of a hat-trick.

Sir Alex Ferguson had sprung a major selection surprise by handing a debut to 18-year-old Rafael Da Silva. However, the Brazilian just brought more attacking emphasis to the visitors’ play. Read the rest of this entry »