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Man United Team News at Newcastle: Mason Mount, Antony, Rashford

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There is certainly little to no alleviation when it comes to Manchester United and their injury crisis. Midfielder Mason Mount moves onto the long-term list now, as his calf issue is substantial. The quasi-good news, or maybe potentially okay news, is that Antony has recovered from the knock that had kept him sidelined. We can't really call it "good news" because he never … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Newcastle: Mason Mount, Antony, Rashford

Ryan Giggs to stay with Manchester United one more year

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Legendary soccer coach Sir Alex Ferguson believes his star player Ryan Giggs will stay with Manchester United anther season. "he will play for another year ... there are no discerning signs of tiredness or weakness in his game," the club manager told SI. The soon to be 40 Giggs looked great in the Red Devils' 1-0 win over West Ham in Wednesday's third-round replay in the FA … [Read more...] about Ryan Giggs to stay with Manchester United one more year

Injured Manchester United winger sits with fans during Newcastle match

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Manchester United winger Ashley Young had a knee injury for the Newcastle match on Sunday due to a knee injury, but he was still on hand to watch the Red Devils' 3-0 victory. Instead of sitting in the suites or on the sidelines, he decided to hang with the fans in the away section at St. James’ Park. … [Read more...] about Injured Manchester United winger sits with fans during Newcastle match

Manchester United loses match, momentum to Manchester City

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It looked like another title was in the works for Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United this postseason, but now it could all be slipping away. Vincent Kompany's header made all the difference in a 1-0 win for Manchester City over title rival Manchester United Monday. Roberto Mancini's steam is now just two victories away from capturing the English Premier League … [Read more...] about Manchester United loses match, momentum to Manchester City

Manchester United Getting Hit Hard by Injuries at Defense

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Manchester United supporters have become accustomed to the annual defensive injury crisis in recent seasons, with Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, and the da Silva brothers each on the sidelines for long periods. This season’s incarnation – hardly a surprise to anybody perusing the injury records of Sir Alex Ferguson’s defenders – has come a little earlier than normal, with the … [Read more...] about Manchester United Getting Hit Hard by Injuries at Defense

What Can Manchester United Expect From Michael Owen this Season?

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Manchester United's Michael Owen is known as one of the best strikers of his generation. In 1998, he became England's youngest player and goalscorer at the time. The 1998 World Cup made him a household name and he's the only player in history to ever have scored in four major tournaments for England. In international play, he is England's seventh most-capped player and has … [Read more...] about What Can Manchester United Expect From Michael Owen this Season?

Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson Discusses Park’s Contract, His Own Motivation

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Sir Alex Ferguson revealed this week that Manchester United F.C. midfielder Park Ji-sung is evaluating anew  two-year contract offer from the club. Ferguson expects the South Korean to approve the extension. "We have offered him a new contract and I am sure he will sign it," said Ferguson. "His career at United has been nothing but excellent. He is a tremendous … [Read more...] about Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson Discusses Park’s Contract, His Own Motivation

Manchester United Defeat Chicago Fire 3-1 in World Football Challenge

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The Chicago Fire have just 2 wins this MLS season. But they looked pretty impressive to Manchester United F.C. on Saturday. This match-up between the Red Devils and the "Men in Red" was much closer than anyone expected. The Old Trafford outfit absolutely destroyed the Seattle Sounders, 7-0 in their last preseason friendly. Therefore, conventional wisdom held that this match … [Read more...] about Manchester United Defeat Chicago Fire 3-1 in World Football Challenge