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Monday, 2 November 2015

Extract from Van Gaal press conference ahead of CSKA Moscow clash plus winger to miss tie.

Louis Van Gaal has just hosted the media, ahead of CSKA Moscow visit to Old Trafford. It's a match United must win to put themselves in a good chance of qualifying for the next stage of the competition.

Here are some points from what Van Gaal has for us.

Depay dropped from national team: "for not functioning for team"

Memphis Depay's move to Manchester united was one that should have boosted the winger in all ramifications, but currently, the reverse is the case.
The flying winger was a starter for the united team at the start of the season, but lack of consistency and the expected cutting edge made fellow Dutchman Van Gaal relegate the winger to the bench.
His lack of action for united has cost him the more as he has been dropped from the national team for the next set of coming friendlies against Whales and Germany.
Dutch coach Blind, who us the father of united defender Dalley Blind gave his reasons for dropping the winger.
"In football you must function in a team. He doesn't always do that."

Is this Brazilian star close to joining United?

Former A.C Milan striker Alexander Pato has confirmed that he will be leaving his current club, Sau Paulo this coming January transfer window.
The striker was once one if the mist sought after striker in European football before a series of injuries, made him lose form.
He is has since returned to his native country and seem to have rediscover his goal scoring form.
The 26 year old has scored 25 goals in 55 appearances for the Brazilian club and may be planning a return to Europe.
The striker revealed that he was a summer target for Manchester United during the closing hours of the transfer window.
In an interview with globo, the Brazilian revealed : “I won’t lie, two hours before closing the transfer window, I had a very nice offer from Manchester United. I was expecting it, but I only knew after when they offered. But my focus now is here. I am working to do my best and possibly stay at Sao Paulo.”

But things seem to have changed drastically, as the Brazilian may be leaving Sau Paulo this January.
With United close to signing him earlier in the summer, and the team's current goal drought, a united move for Pato may be in the pipeline.

After a series of barren draws, Manchester Unites will be hoping the goals come on Tuesday night when they host CSKA at Old Trafford.

It's a tie united must win to stay on course with qualifying from the group stage.

Anthony Martial scored the equaliser in the last last Champions League match in Moscow and for me should lead the line, playing from the center.

Evra: Ferguson almost resigned Ronaldo

Former Manchester United left back, now at Juventus, has make startling revelation that Sir Alex Ferguson was '99%' sure of bringing back Cristiano Ronaldo back from Real Madrid, and that the Scotsman was planing ahead before his sudden retirement.

Evra told Sunday Times in an interview: “I remember we talked maybe two weeks before [his retirement was announced] and he said, ‘Patrice, I will be here another five years.”

This may come as a surprise to united fans, especially with the team's current goal drought. With Wayne Rooney failing to live up to his goal scoring expectations, and fans clamouring for Martial to lead the line for united, manager Van Gaal has come out to say that he (and his back room staff) doesn't know Martial's best position.

The Martial mistake

After the sale of Robin Van Persie, and refusal to sign Falcao on a permanent deal, it became evidently clear that Van Gaal was planning to push Wayne Rooney forward to be United's main man on the attack.

A move that was welcomed by almost every body connected to United. Rooney, a proven goal scorer, enjoyed his best goal scoring season at United leading the lines, scoring over thirty goals, the season after Ronaldo left United for Real.

Confirmed line up: Manchester United vs boro

Starting XI: Romero, Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Rojo, Carrick, Fellaini, Lingard, Pereira, Memphis, Wilson.

Subs: De Gea, Young, Schweinsteiger,

Mata, Herrera, Rooney, Martial.

Arsenal legend and former French striker Thierry Henry has described former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes as one of the best opponent he's played against.
Scholes who is one of the greatest product from the class of 1992, is highly undervalued according to Henry

Three united players that must shine against Middlesbrough

Manchester United host Middlesbrough in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup. United knocked out Ipswich town get to this stage of the cup and will be definitely be looking to get past Middlesbrough and get into the next phase of the cup competition.
For united the tie should be an opportunity for some first team players to rest, while for some fringe players this may be a perfect opposition to get themselves into Van Gaal's mind, and a step in the right direction to more first team action.

Manchester united manager Louis Van Gaal has disclosed that he needs to strengthen and reinforce his attack with "speedy" and "creative" players come January.

Despite signing six players last summer including high profile players like Depay, Schneiderlin and new French revelation Anthony Martial, Van Gaal still believes he needs to fortify his attack with speed and creativity.

Manchester united hierarchy has granted long serving and current skipper Wayne Rooney a testimonial match. The fixture will take place next year against a yet to be announced opposition or eleven.
Rooney joined United in 2004 and has gone to attain legendary status for the club. He has won five Premier League titles, one Champions League and two league cups with the team. He has also scored 236 goals in 493 appearances for the club.

Monday Manchester United Mathematics: Test your knowledge of the United team

Mathematics is one subject hated by a lot of people for various reasons. But irrespective of our love or hatred for the subject, it’s one subject whose application is need by all in our daily activities.

But when blended with football, mathematics could be an interesting subject for the fans. Here RedlyUnited is blending Mathematics with football, hey not the hard part of mathematics as we know not everybody is a mathematician, but we’re just testing our basic mathematical knowledge, while also having fun.

The 170th Manchester derby has come and gone. It will be remembered as one of the few derbies with no goal. Hosted at Old Trafford. It was a match with no clear goal scoring opportunity for either sides, a match both teams tend to be contended with a point.

Here are four talking points from the game.

Confirmed team news: United starting eleven against City

Starting XI: De Gea Valencia, Smalling, Jones, Rojo Schweinsteiger, Schneiderlin
Mata, Herrera, Martial Rooney.

Subs: Romero, Blind, Darmain, Carrick, Lingard, Memphis, Fellaini

Manchester United host city rivals in a match that may have a big say in the title race on Sunday.
The players have arrived at their usual pre-match hotel. The Lowry hotel.
Here are some pictures of some United players and coaching staffs arriving.

4-2-3-1: My Manchester united starting eleven against City.

Manchester United will be hoping to get over neighbors Manchester City when both teams clash for the 170th time at Old Trafford on Sunday.
It will be intriguing to see which starting eleven both managers will field.
In defence, Darmain gets my yes after been rested for the midweek champions league clash against CSKA.

Wayne Mark Rooney was born this day 1985. He needs no further introduction. He's currently England and Manchester United's captain. He is married to Collen Rooney and they have two boys. Kai and Klay Rooney.

Here are twenty facts about our birthday captain.

Louis Van Gaal has admitted he overworked the United players in training. And this was responsible for last season's injury crises.
“That was my fault. I was training them harder but they were not used to training like that.” said the Dutchman.
“Because I am convinced you have to train now they are used to that step. I also let go players because of that and I bought new players. I think they are more used to my training sessions. You can see that with the new players. You can see which players are always injured.” he added
Last season, United suffered over 40 injuries before Christmas.
But the difference is visible now.