Manchester United News Archive - August 2009




www.manutd.com -31/08/2009 : Foster won us the points
Wes Brown admitted the Reds “were a bit lucky” against Arsenal on Saturday, although praised Ben Foster for keeping United in the match with a point-blank save from Robin van Persie.

www.manutd.com -29/08/2009 : United 2 Arsenal 1
United came from a goal down to beat Arsenal 2-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday and keep pace with league leaders Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

www.manutd.com - 26/08/2009 : Berba's Euro dream
Sir Alex’s men find out on Thursday who they’ll face in this season’s UEFA Champions League group stage. And whoever the Reds are drawn alongside, Dimitar Berbatov is confident United will excel.

www.goal.com - 25/08/2009 : Wayne Rooney Refuses To Acknowledge Manchester United's Critics
The powerful striker doesn't want to entertain the notions that the club's detractors put forth.

www.goal.com - 25/08/2009 : Nemanja Vidic Committed To Manchester United
The Serbian stopper dismisses claims he is set to leave Old Trafford.

www.goal.com - 25/08/2009 : Manchester United Staff Have Lost Confidence In Anderson
It has been revealed that the midfielder does not figure in the good books of the Red Devils staff.

Mirror - 25/08/2009 : Cesc Fabregas could be fit to face Manchester United, says Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger has claimed Cesc Fabregas still has a chance of being fit for Old Trafford after warning Arsenal still face a Champions League battle to beat Celtic.

Guardian - 25/08/2009 : Football transfer rumours: Michael Carrick to Liverpool?
Today's tosh is going straight back to bed.

Sun - 25/08/2009 : Modric slams United rumours
Luca Modric has dismissed talk of a move to Manchester United.

www.manutd.com - 24/08/2009 : Ben biding his time
He may have three top-class goalkeepers in front of him, but young stopper Ben Amos is happy to play the waiting game and garner as much experience as he can from Edwin van der Sar and co.

www.manutd.com - 24/08/2009 : Boss delighted by Reds reaction
United's resounding win at Wigan answered plenty of questions posed by last week's shock defeat at Burnley, but Sir Alex and his players insist they were never listening to criticism from outside the club.

www.goal.com - 24/08/2009 : Manchester United Defender Vidic Could Face FA Charge For Rodallega Slap
The Serb could face 'trial by television' after the incident in the Red Devils' thrashing of the Latics yesterday.

www.goal.com - 24/08/2009 : Manchester United Re-Ignite Interest In Arjen Robben
The flying winger could be set for a return to England with the champions leading the chase.

www.goal.com - 24/08/2009 : Manchester United Striker Michael Owen: I Can Deal With The Pressure
The new Red Devils signing claims he is mentally prepared for the criticism that he expects to come his way at Old Trafford on occasion, and remains keen to force his way back into Fabio Capello's World Cup plans.

www.goal.com - 24/08/2009 : Wayne Rooney Is Better Than Cristiano Ronaldo – Dimitar Berbatov
Manchester United's Bulgarian believes not even CR9 can compare with his current strike partner.

www.goal.com - 24/08/2009 : Sir Alex Ferguson Is More Afraid Of Manchester City Than He Admits – Carlos Tevez
'Carlitos' believes his city neighbours are well aware of the threat posed by the blue half of Manchester.

www.goal.com - 24/08/2009 : Wayne Rooney Set For New Manchester United Mega-Deal
The Red Devils are planning to make their star striker one of England's highest earners.

Telegraph - 24/08/2009 : Manchester United striker Michael Owen class dispels any doubt after Wigan rout
Michael Owen let it be known, after scoring his first competitive goal for Manchester United, that he has not appreciated being 'caned’ by those who doubt his ability to make a success of his surprise summer move to Old Trafford.

Guardian - 24/08/2009 : Owen and Berbatov goal therapy gives Ferguson peace of mind
It is one of Sir Alex Ferguson's favourite mantras: if you lose, it's how you react that counts.

tribalfootball.com - 24/08/2009 : Man City's Tevez: Hughes closer to players than Ferguson
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez says he already has a closer relationship with Mark Hughes than he did with Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson.

Times - 23/08/2009 : Cristiano Ronaldo: The Great White Hope
The GBP 80m former Manchester United striker may struggle to get used to the weight of expectation at Madrid as La Liga begins.

www.manutd.com - 22/08/2009 : Boss lauds on-song strikers
Elated enough at a five-goal away victory, Sir Alex Ferguson took extra satisfaction from seeing all three of his senior strikers on the scoresheet in the Reds' romp at Wigan.

www.manutd.com - 22/08/2009 : Wigan 0 United 5
United returned to winning ways in style as Wayne Rooney reached and passed a century of United goals, while Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen - with his maiden Reds strike - and Nani sealed a handsome victory at the DW Stadium.

www.manutd.com - 20/08/2009 : Reds didn't do enough
Assistant manager Mike Phelan insists United didn’t underestimate Burnley on Wednesday night. Instead, he says, the Reds simply didn’t do enough to win the game.

www.goal.com - 20/08/2009 : Robbie Blake Happy To Silence Burnley Critics After Manchester United Win
The forward is revelling in a famous victory over the Red Devils.

www.goal.com - 20/08/2009 : English Angle: Same Old Manchester United, Or Are They Already Feeling Cristiano Ronaldo’s Absence?
The Red Devils have struggled to find the mark in their first two games of the season, and Goal.com’s Mike Maguire wonders whether or not it would be the same story if a certain Portuguese were still around.

www.goal.com - 20/08/2009 : Ferguson Unconcerned By Manchester United's Wastefulness Against Burnley
The gaffer reckons his men are creating plenty of chances, but he was nevertheless disappointed with the shock loss to the EPL's newbies.

Telegraph - 20/08/2009 : Manchester United's big month of fixtures
Manchester United face a testing month as they bid to steady themselves following Wednesday's shock 1-0 Premier League defeat at Burnley.

Telegraph - 20/08/2009 : Five strikers who could solve Manchester United's Premier League goalscoring crisis
Manchester United have scored just once in two Premier League games this season and the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez is beginning to show.

Times - 20/08/2009 : Manchester United supporters have good reason to worry, says Oliver Kay
The Times Football Correspondent says United are already missing the influence of Critiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez. He talks to Ben Smith.

Times - 20/08/2009 : Burnley's Beauty and the Beast fell Manchester United
Having waited 33 years to stage a top-flight match at Turf Moor, Burnley were not going to be denied their moment of glory last night as they inflicted a shock 1-0 defeat on Manchester United, the champions.

Mirror - 20/08/2009 : Coyle: United still title favourites
Owen Coyle still expects Manchester United to win the title this season despite his Burnley side delivering the champions a major blow at Turf Moor on Wednesday night.

Guardian - 20/08/2009 : Bobo Balde to Manchester United?
Today's sores are weeping

www.manutd.com - 19/08/2009 : Burnley 1 United 0
United suffered a first defeat of the season at Turf Moor following Robbie Blake’s stunning first-half volley and a momentous display from Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen.

www.manutd.com - 19/08/2009 : Help bring World Cup to OT
How would you like to see the best national teams in the world run out at Old Trafford?

www.manutd.com - 19/08/2009 : O'Shea ready for Clarets
John O'Shea says the Reds must guard against complacency when they travel to newly promoted Burnley on Wednesday night.

www.manutd.com - 19/08/2009 : Sir Alex wary of Turf war
Sir Alex Ferguson has warned that his players may need every ounce of their experience to see through Burnley's 'red-hot' return to top flight football at Turf Moor tonight.

www.manutd.com - 19/08/2009 : Local report: Turf lore
Chris Boden of the Burnley Express was in nappies the last time United played a league match at Turf Moor. He tells us what tonight’s game means to the Clarets.

www.goal.com - 19/08/2009 : Eric Cantona Told Me To Return To England - Birmingham City's Gregory Vignal
The Frenchman was convinced to join Birmingham in highly bizarre circumstances.

www.manutd.com - 18/08/2009 : Young Reds on loan
Tom Cleverley is the latest United player to join a lower-league side on loan.

www.goal.com - 18/08/2009 : I Turned Down Manchester United Extension To Join Burnley - Richard Eckersley
The youngster insists he can cope with life in the Premier League.

www.goal.com - 18/08/2009 : Alex Ferguson Calls For Manchester United To Banish Burnley Fears
The Scotsman wants his players to prepare for the Clarets to set about them.

www.goal.com - 18/08/2009 : Ben Foster Aims To Remain First Choice Goalkeeper At Manchester United
The England international is aiming to stake his claim as top choice goalkeeper at Old Trafford.

www.goal.com - 18/08/2009 : Burnley Manager Owen Coyle: We Will 'Get About' Manchester United
The Clarets face perhaps their sternest test of the season against the reigning league champions.

Sky Sports - 18/08/2009 : Rooney out to prove point
Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is aware the club have a point to prove this season following the departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez.

Telegraph - 18/08/2009 : Steve Bruce believes title race will be fought between Manchester United and Chelsea
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has predicted that the Premier League title race will turn into a two-horse affair between Manchester United and Chelsea.

www.manutd.com - 17/08/2009 : Foster on his guard
Ben Foster won't be fooled into thinking United's next match is a formality, despite a fine start for the champions and an opening-day defeat for newly-promoted hosts Burnley.

www.goal.com - 17/08/2009 : David Beckham: Sir Alex Ferguson Is The Man To Get Owen's Career Back On Track
The Manchester United academy product sees no reason why Owen cannot return to his best under the guidance of Sir Alex.

www.goal.com - 17/08/2009 : Wayne Rooney: Manchester United Can Win Without Cristiano Ronaldo
The England hitman is excited about his new central role.

www.goal.com - 17/08/2009 : Manchester City Are Premier League Title Threat - Sir Alex Ferguson
The Scotsman sees certain similarities between the Citizens and Chelsea.

www.goal.com - 17/08/2009 : John O'Shea's Captaincy Praised By Manchester United Boss Alex Ferguson
The stand-in skipper has received commendation from his manager.

Sky Sports - 17/08/2009 : Defensive headache for Fergie
Sir Alex Ferguson's defensive problems refuse to go away, with Manchester United down to the bare bones in that department.

Sky Sports - 17/08/2009 : Fergie happy to see off Blues
Sir Alex Ferguson said he was satisfied with Manchester United's 1-0 victory over Birmingham and tipped Michael Owen to play a big part in the coming campaign.

www.manutd.com - 16/08/2009 : Reds eye imposing start
John O'Shea is calling for United to build on a first opening-day win for three seasons when the Reds travel to Turf Moor in midweek.

www.manutd.com - 16/08/2009 : United 1 Birmingham 0
Wayne Rooney gave United the perfect start in the search for an unprecedented fourth league title in a row.

www.manutd.com - 07/08/2009 : Chelsea 2 United 2 (4-1 on pens)
The Community Shield was prised from United’s grasp in an enthralling clash at Wembley, a game that required a penalty shoot-out to separate two evenly-matched sides. Despite this defeat, 4-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in normal time, the Reds' performance provides plenty of promise for the season ahead.

www.goal.com - 06/08/2009 : Manchester United Starlet Federico Macheda Set To Re-Enter Italy Under-21 Squad
The high-profile teenager may finally get his debut with the Azzurrini.

www.goal.com - 06/08/2009 : Sir Alex Ferguson Contemplates Loaning Out Manchester United's Tom Cleverley
The wily Scot is cleverly considering a loan option for Cleverley.

www.goal.com - 06/08/2009 : Ferguson Pleased With Owen & Valencia's Showing For Manchester United
One flopped and one flew, but Fergie was pleased with the efforts of both his newbies in their latest outing.

www.goal.com - 06/08/2009 : David Villa: Manchester United Are Better Prepared Than Valencia
‘El Guaje’ was satisfied with his side’s display despite going down in the Theatre of Dream.

Telegraph - 06/08/2009 : Manchester United suggest David Villa signing would not represent good value
Manchester United chief executive David Gill has reiterated the club’s belief that paying large sums to secure players in the prime of their career is not “good value", seemingly putting an end to speculation linking Sir Alex Ferguson with a move for the Valencia striker David Villa.

Times - 06/08/2009 : Ben Foster has world in his hands as Fabio Capello monitors progress
Ben Foster was keenly watched by Fabio Capello last night as the goalkeeper’s promotion to Manchester United’s first team threw open the England No 1 position.

www.manutd.com - 05/08/2009 : Gill reflects on busy summer
David Gill took time out from United's busy pre-season schedule to chat to MUTV about the many changes at Old Trafford over the summer, and his excitement about the campaign ahead. Here's what United's chief executive had to say.

www.manutd.com - 05/08/2009 : Edwin misses season's start
United have been dealt a blow ahead of the 2009/10 season after confirming that Edwin van der Sar has been sidelined for the start of the campaign.

www.manutd.com - 05/08/2009 : United 2 Valencia 0
Second half goals from Wayne Rooney and Tom Cleverley gave United victory in an entertaining friendly against Valencia.

www.goal.com - 05/08/2009 : Sir Alex Ferguson: Don't Blame Glazers For Lack Of Spending At Manchester United
The United boss has indicated that the lack of new arrivals at Old Trafford is not down to the Glazer family.

www.goal.com - 05/08/2009 : Former Manchester United Coach Insists Fans Must Trust Alex Ferguson's Judgement
The coach of United's famous Class of '92 wants fans to put their trust in Fergie.

www.manutd.com - 04/08/2009 : Carrick rates new boys
Michael Carrick has already seen enough of new signings Michael Owen and Antonio Valencia to be confident they'll succeed in a United shirt.

www.goal.com - 04/08/2009 : Manchester United To Move For Valencia's David Silva
The Spanish star is set to be the subject of further interest from the Red Devils.

www.goal.com - 04/08/2009 : Valencia Boss Unai Emery: Manchester United Are Not A Frightening Team Anymore
Los Che boss has sent out a message to Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of their friendly encounter, saying that the Red Devils are not as daunting as they once used to be.

Sky Sports - 04/08/2009 : Louvel left in the lurch
Le Havre chairman Jean-Pierre Louvel has blasted Manchester United over their acquisition of Paul Pogba.

Times - 04/08/2009 : Linus Sjoberg joins United on loan
Sir Alex Ferguson's continuing hunt for the stars of tomorrow from around the world brings in 15-year-old Swede.

BBC NEWS - 04/08/2009 : English club finances worry UEFA
Football's European governing body says it is concerned about the financial state of English Premier League clubs.

Mirror - 04/08/2009 : Rio Ferdinand admits he can't stand losing
Rio Ferdinand admits he is a bad loser - and an even worse spectator.

tribalfootball.com - 04/08/2009 : Barcelona turn to Man Utd defender Evans
Barcelona are eyeing Manchester United defender Jonny Evans.

tribalfootball.com - 04/08/2009 : Man Utd legend urges Foster to keep nerve
Manchester United European Cup winner Alex Stepney has urged Ben Foster to keep his nerve as he waits to takeover the No1 mantle from Edwin van der Sar.

Daily Mail - 04/08/2009 : Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher refuses to miss Chelsea clash for Scotland
Darren Fletcher has rejected a plea from Scotland boss George Burley to sit out Sunday's Community Shield match between Manchester United and Chelsea.

www.manutd.com - 03/08/2009 : Blog: MU Premier Cup 2009
All this week, we'll provide text, picture and video updates and behind-the-scenes insight into the world-renowned Manchester United Premier Cup from Carrington.

www.goal.com - 03/08/2009 : Manchester United's Park Ji-Sung Omitted From South Korea Squad
The United midfielder has been left out of the latest South Korea squad.

Sky Sports - 03/08/2009 : United trial Swedish starlet
Manchester United have handed a trial to Swedish starlet Linus Sjoberg.

Sky Sports - 03/08/2009 : Emery - Villa is priceless
Unai Emery has warned any club interested in David Villa that Valencia consider the striker 'priceless'.

Times - 03/08/2009 : England manager Fabio Capello to take another look at Michael Owen
Michael Owen will have the opportunity this week to advance his claim for an England recall, with Fabio Capello planning to have the forward watched when Manchester United take on Valencia in a friendly match at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Mirror - 03/08/2009 : I will miss Sir Bobby Robson - Sir Bobby Charlton
Sir Bobby Charlton believes football has lost someone "magical" following the death of Sir Bobby Robson.

Telegraph - 02/08/2009 : Manchester United deny accusations they poached teenage Frenchman Paul Pogba
Manchester United have denied any wrongdoing over the signing of Le Havre wonderkid Paul Pogba after the French club’s president claimed they had acted “lamentably” to secure the 15-year-old’s transfer.

www.manutd.com - 01/08/2009 : Pat hails team strength
Patrice Evra insists United are more than capable of sustaining the success of recent seasons despite the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez.



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