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Sunday, 6 March 2016

Liverpool youngster rejected Manchester United five years ago

Liverpool striker Divock Origi has opened up on the fact that he once said 'no' to Manchester United in other to continue his development at his then French club Lille.

Now 20, five years ago when he was a 15 year old schoolboy, he rejected a switch to Old Trafford despite having the opportunity of working with Sir Alex Ferguson.

"I thought I would have the chance to get through at Lille, and so I said no to Manchester United.

“At that moment, I was 15 years old. I didn’t have anything against United or any other team. In fact, my dream was to play in the Premier League one day, but my heart said that I had to go through at Lille." He told Mirror.

Five years on, the player now plays for United's arch rival Liverpool.

The striker maybe in line to face Manchester United in the Europa League round of 16, and says he doesn't regret rejecting United.

"I never regret anything. I think it was just the decision of my heart."

Manchester United Vs Liverpool Europa clash gets new kick off time

UEFA have granted Manchester United and the Trafford council their request of a shift in the kick off time of the second leg of the Europe League clash between United and Liverpool.

The match was originally scheduled to kick of 6pm UK time, but United and the Trafford council wanted the kickoff time shifted a little as the day of the match (March 17) is the St. Patrick day, and the Area would be very busy.

United and the Trafford council presented that the 6pm kickoff could have significant safety issues.

UEFA after examining the request have granted it, and move the kickoff time from 6pm to 8:05pm.

Both sides meet in the first leg on Thursday March 10 at Anfield at 8:05pm.

Manuel Pellegrini thinks Man United can still win the Premier League

Manuel Pellegrini thinks the top six teams in the current Premier League season can still win the League.

With ten games to go and eleven points separating table toppers Leicester and sixth place West Ham United, Pellegrini thinks with the way teams are dropping points, any of the top six teams can still win it.

"In the whole season all the teams are losing a lot of points. That's why I just said that maybe the team which wins the title this season will have no more than 75 points. I am sure that in the last 10 games all the teams will continue losing points.

He said in his press conference ahead of City's game with Villa. (via ESPN)

"I said before that when you have mathematic option to win the title, a club like Manchester United will always have the option, the same as West Ham, the same as Manchester City and other clubs because we need to play for 30 points more.

United are currently fifth on the table, five points behind Arsenal that have played a game more, and the hopes of securing a top four position is still bright. However agreeing with Pellegrini's proposition that United can still win the league is far beyond normal faith or belief.

This pundit believes United can still make the top four

Robbie Savage thinks United can capitalize on the current downturn of things at Arsenal and City to make the top four.

United are on a four match winning streak, and having defeated Arsenal in the process, confidence is sky high in the United camp.

With City, Arsenal and Tottenham losing their last matches, United took maximum advantage with a 1-0 win over Watford.

And since Tottenham and Arsenal will be facing each other this weekend, United can further close the gap on either of the London teams.

Writing in his column for the Mirror, Savage wrote:

'Despite my tipping them to win the title last August , I’m afraid that ship sailed a long time ago for Louis van Gaal.

"But four consecutive wins, powered by exuberant youngsters with no fear of failure, has at least put a different complexion on
Manchester United ’s season.

"I sense the supporters warming a little towards Van Gaal after his comedy fall on the touchline last Sunday.

"And with Arsenal’s season in meltdown, a top-four finish is not beyond them.

if Van Gaal delivers a top-four finish, and wins either the FA Cup or Europa League, would it be such a bad season’s work?"

No Robbie, if he can make the top four and win any of those Cups, United fans will not regard the season as an outright failure, considering the amount of injuries the team has suffered.

Manchester United defender earns national callup for the first time

Manchester United right back Guillermo Varela has been called up by his national team Uruguay for the first time.

The defender was David Moyes first signing at Units buy didn't get his breakthrough until this season, due to lot of injuries to senior defenders.

The 22 year old gas however impressed in his few games for United this season, and has been called up by his national team.

He is in line to feature for the Uruguayan national team in their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Peru.

Here's a tweet from the official twitter handle of his national team.

#Eliminatorias | Futbolistas reservados del exterior para los partidos de @Uruguay ante
Brasil (25/3) y Perú (29/3).

pic.twitter.com/1OQW2GN1xW

1:12 PM - 4 Mar 2016.

Congrats Varela...

Manchester United interested in German powerhouse

Manchester United will renew their interest in German and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kross according to Daily Mirror.

The midfielder has been a long term United target, but manager Van Gaal seems not too interested in the player. However with Van Gaal almost certain to quit United at the end of the season, United will reportedly rekindle their pursuit of the World Cup winner.

Daily Star is also reporting the story further that United are ready to offer £40m for the player.

With two of United's current midfielder in their thirties, a move for the versatile player looks good on paper.

It however remains to be seen if United will make an actual bid for the player.

Van Gaal opens up: United inquired about signing players in January plus Spanish interest in Varela

The Manchester United manager has opened up that the club tried to sign a left back during the January transfer window.

United were short of defenders in the left back position, after Luke Shaw, Marcos Rojo, Ashley young and Matteo Darmian were all out injured.

However youngster Cameron Bortwick-Jackson came in and did a fantastic job in the left back position, and the media hailed Van Gaal for believing in the player.

Speaking ahead of United's clash with West Brom, Van Gaal said: (Via ESPN)

"Also in January that we took the risk for the left-back position that we didn't buy.

"We needed a left-back and we inquired about a lot of players. Some have said it now.

"It is always the agent that is doing that because it is interesting Man United is inquiring, but we said, 'Okay, maybe Borthwick-Jackson and Varela can do the job'.

"There was Spanish interest in Varela and we said no because of that."

Varela himself had revealed that he wanted to leave United in January, but Van Gaal convinced him not to move. The Uruguayan defender and Borthwick-Jackson have done great jobs on the wingback in the absence of the regulars.

Picture: Rashford poses with his player of the month award

The United youngster won the Manchester United player for the month of February, despite playing only two games for United.

He scored four vital goals for United in two games in a space if three days and has won over a huge number of fans including former managers and pundit.

The player beat the duo of Memphis Depay and Jesse Lingard to the award. Here is his pics as posted by the official United twitter handle.

What an incredible start to Marcus Rashford's #mufccareer - our Player of the Month for February!
pic.twitter.com /gGkMz3GCMH

5:42 AM - 4 Mar 2016

Congrats Rashford.

Van Gaal outlines United's aims for the season

The United manager has outlined United's goals for the rest of the season. United's last four victories in the same number of games have brightened their hopes and prospect for the season.

With City, Arsenal and Tottenham losing their last Premier League matches, and Arsenal and Tottenham facing each other, United can further close the gap on the teams above them.

The Dutchman still places more priority on United making the top four, despite wanting to win either the UEFA Cup that United haven't won in their history of the FA Cup that United haven't won in a long time.

Speaking ahead of United's match with West Brom, Van Gaal said: (Via United's official site:

"It is still our aim (to finish in the top four). Our aim is also to win a trophy. That would be fantastic for Manchester United and the fans. Of course, Manchester United
has not won the Europa League but also the [last] FA Cup is many years ago so that would be fantastic also."

Mathematically, United can still make the top four and win two titles.

Michael Owen predicts West Brom Vs Man United tie: See his surprise prediction

The former Manchester United striker is tipping West Brom to beat United, when both sides meet on Sunday.

United have won four of their last four matches, and will be hoping to extend their winning streak.

With Arsenal and Tottenham facing each other, United have another opportunity to close in on the top four teams.

Owen wrote in his blog for Bet victor “United just got over the line against Watford midweek but should be applauded given how many injuries they have had of late.

"United are unbeaten in nine PL games at the Hawthorns but if there is to be a winner on Saturday I think the Baggies might shade it."

That means Owen doesn't believe United have turned the corner fully.

Two reasons United must defeat West Brom

Manchester United will be hoping to continue their good form when they travel to the Hawthorns on Sunday.

With four wins in their last four games, confidence is crawling back into the United camp, and this match is one that will test United's strength, will and desire.

United's three of the four victories have been at Old Trafford and a trip to West Brom is a huge test.

Redlyunited looks at two reasons United can't afford to drop points this Sunday.

1. Put pressure on top four:

With two wins in their last two matches, United are now in touching distance with the top four teams.

Three points currently separate United and City, though the Citizens have a game in hand.

Arsenal in third currently lead United with five points, and with the Gunners facing London and title rivals Tottenham this weekend, the point difference between both team maybe reduced to one or two depending on the outcome of their match, but first, United must win.

2. To head into the Europa meeting with Liverpool with confidence:

United travel to Anfied on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa League match. Van Gaal hasn't lost to Liverpool since his arrival in England, and will be hoping he can continue his fine record against the Kops.

Anfield is not a place you go to without much confidence, and a good win against West Brom would be a good catalyst heading into such a match.

Van Gaal against European Super League

The Manchester United gaffer does not support the idea of an European Super League.

Earlier this week, there were reports that top club officials from Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea had a private meeting with American billionaire Stephen Ross at London’s Dorchester Hotel on Tuesday.

The meeting is believed to be about how European top teams would pull out and form a league of their own.

This would mean top British team that don't make the Champions League can enter the competition and still make huge profits. With Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool all facing missing out on next season's Champions League, the alliance maybe a profitable one in terms of financial windfall.
Van Gaal however doesn't agree with the concept behind the Super League. Speaking in his press conference ahead of the match with West Brom, He said:

"Everybody knows my career I am against all super leagues.

"Sport is to be the best. It is rubbish I said that when it is not just the best teams.

"It is commercially driven. Sport is about winning, not coming second or third".

United star midfielder should return this March

Van Gaal has confirmed the German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger would be back this month (March).

The midfielder suffers his knee injury in United's 1-0 FA Cup victory over Sheffield United, early January.

He has reportedly travel to Germany to see national team expert over the injury, however Van Gaal gas confirmed yhis month as his return month.

The player himself confirmed on February 25 that he should be back running in five days, and that five days after that, he should be able to train with the ball.

Van Gaal has also echoed the same belief, that schweinsteiger should be back this month. Speaking ahead of the clash with West Brom, he said: (Via Man United official site)

"He(Schweinsteiger) is also coming back in March. Valencia is coming back and training with the first team, as is Fellaini. Jones shall train with the first team next week and Schweinsteiger may do this also. They are coming back, but they then have to be fit to play."

This is good news for United, as the team has been plagued with injuries that have made the team miss over 15 players at some point this season.

Van Gaal confirms: United trio coming back

Louis Van Gaal has confirmed that the trio of Maroune Fellaini, Antonio Valencia and Phil Jones are coming back.

The United manager won't be rushing them into the first team.

He told MUTV:

“Fellaini, Valencia and Jones are coming back.

“But if I don’t have to take a risk, then I won’t.”

“We have to let the players who are coming back play in the second team.”

The United manager has always hinted that a lot of players would return for United by March and so the trio should be back before the month runs out.

Sky Sports pundit predicts West Brom Vs Man United clash: See his final score

Manchester United are on a four match winning run and will be hoping to extend the run, when they face West Brom in Sunday.

With Arsenal and Tottenham facing each other, United can also close the gap on either of the teams above them on the table.

Sky pundit Paul Merson is tipping United to continue their good form. He wrote in his column on Sky Sports:

"Man Utd have turned the corner and sometimes you just need a little bit of luck. I thought they were lucky against Watford, who had a couple of chances and probably two months ago they would have scored and come away with a 2-0 win and everybody would have been booing. But they score in the last five minutes and everybody goes home happy, they are on a roll.

Man City have just opened up the possibility of Champions League qualification for everybody, so instead of Liverpool and Man Utd looking forward to the Europa League on Thursday, these are now bigger football matches. And if you had said that three weeks ago, I would have said: 'No chance.'

"But I am going to for Man Utd 2-1 as I think they are rolling now."

With United level on points with City - though they have a game in hand, United must keep the pressure on the top four teams.

Paul is predicting a 2-1 United victory, What yours?

Confirmed: Rashford could earn surprise England callup for Euro

England manager Roy Hodgson is refusing to rule out Manchester United youngster Marcus Rashford from the squad to travel to Euro 2016.

The United star has been a revelation despite playing only three games for the United first team this season. He's scored four goals in three games, important braces against FC Midtjylland and Arsenal.

Speaking of his chances of making the England team to championship, Hodgson said:

"I would neither rule him in or out. I've been watching him for 2 years."

This means the player stands a chance of making the team. With skipper Wayne Rooney currently injured, though he should be for for the competition, and other forwards like Walcott, Welbeck putting in inconsistent performances for their club, the youngster may make the team if he gets more playing time at United to impress the England coaching crew.

Guillermo Varela reveals he wanted to leave United

The United defender has enjoyed some consistency in the first team for sometime now, due to injuries to other players.

The Uruguayan has however revealed that he once wanted to leave United, but Van Gaal convinced him to stay.

The player was David Moyes first signing, but the presence of players like Valencia, and others limited his first team chances.

"First I wanted to leave, but Louis van Gaal asked me to stay. He told Urugol via Metro.

"He gave me the opportunity and luckily I’ve played for many matches in a row."

The player has turned in some brilliant performances for United this season, and sure will give Darmian and Valencia a fight for the starting Jersey.

Rashford wins club award

The United striker has been voted as the club's player of the month, for February. According to the club's official website.

The player made his debut against FC Midtjylland in the Europa League and scored two goals, after which he repeated the same feat against the Gunners.

He pulled 56% of the total votes casted by United fans on the club's website and twitter handle.

Dutch winger Memphis Depay came second with 31% while Jesse Lingard came third with 13%.

Congrats Rashford.

Van Gaal: 'We have to continue like this'

The United manager is calling for consistency after his team's recently discovered form.

United have won four of their last four, and with some of the teams above United dropping points, the top four is looking feasible for United again, after a lot of disappointing defeats and draws.

United travel to face West Brom over the weekend and Van Gaal is already looking ahead to the match.
Speaking after United defeated Watford, he said:(Via manutd .com)

“We have to win also against West Brom, because we have to continue this, and then you’re close again (to the top four).

"Against Arsenal, we played very well, and today was more of a fighting game.

"Watford were making it very difficult for us, so the victory tastes very good, especially when our competitors have lost."

On a night were Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham all lost, Unites did themselves a lot of good by getting the three points. Currently United are level with City who have a game in hand.

Van Gaal praises United youngster after impressive Watford performance

The manager has praised young defender Tim Fosu-Mensah after his wonderful performance against Watford.

The Dutch defender was having his first full match debut against Watford, after coming on as a substitute against Arsenal over the weekend.

However as a centre back against the duo of Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney, he had a lot on his hands. But the defender have an excellent show, especially after man marking Ighalo on a couple of occasions in tight situations.

Van Gaal commenting on his performance after the game said: (Via Man United official website)

"Timothy has saved us three times, I think, because of his speed.

"So I was very pleased that he was on the pitch. He wanted to be changed early in the second half [because he picked up a knock] but I let him stay on because he always closed the door for us.

"I think the youngsters have given us a lot of spirit and now."

The defender appeared overzealous at the start of the game, but calmed down after receiving a yellow card, buy all in all he was another huge positive for United.

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