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Hart's better overall but De Gea's not far behind and his distribution is on another planet to Joe Hart's.

In a year or two, when he's filled out a bit, De Gea's going to be a very, very good keeper.

Nani's days at Manchester United appear to be numbered as the winger's relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson has reached breaking point.

ESPN understands that assistant manager Mike Phelan had to mediate and calm the Portuguese following last Wednesday's 5-4 Capital One Cup defeat to Chelsea, after Ferguson had criticised Nani for his wasteful use of the ball that led to Eden Hazard's late penalty in 90 minutes.

For his part, sources close to Nani say that he is feeling "victimised" and blamed for any bad result, but has become increasingly vocal about that in the dressing room. He has also had angry words with United coach Rene Meulensteen.

Ferguson's frustration with the winger's performances grew towards the end of last season, and it is understood he would have sold the Portuguese in the summer, with Lucas Moura intended to serve as a direct squad replacement. United ended up being gazumped by Paris Saint-Germain for the Brazilian.

While Nani's natural talent is hugely respected at Old Trafford, many of the coaching staff are believed to question his focus.

As it is, United will attempt to find a buyer in January, with Ferguson also prepared to spend to fill the place he hopes will be vacated.

Oh Lordy, no.

The games as bent as Uri Gellars cock. Mike Phelan (who thinks it's movember all year round) disappears from the dug out as Braga are on a roll and suddenly all the frickin lights go out!! WTF, that physio's bag has wire clippers in it! The toolmaker from Govan was pishing himself as they headed back into the dressing room for a blast on some of wio's drugs stash, then suddenly they come flying out the dressing room on goofballs and fizzers. Valencia was running so fast that baconface had to change his glasses. Then the Braga goalkeeper decides to backhand RVP's hit and hope into the back of the net. Lob in a dodgy penalty, a fouled double shot by wazzarooney followed speedy gonzales chasing the ball into the net with his mexican witchcraft. And once again we have another window in the rigged world of modern day football.

Someone call dynorod, coz there's a bad smell coming from Europe!

Absolute joke Rob. Were getting battered when mysteriously the flood lights failed. Old Bacon Face got a 12 minute team talk and a chance to bring on Ferdinand for the woeful Evans. Dodgy Dodgy dive for a penalty given by the fifth official a good 20 seconds after the dive????
Rooney touched the ball twice with his penalty yet it was still given.
UEFA absolutely blatantly corrupt, all the big sides in Europe get the decisions. They are scared of us out of pot 3 or 4 and dominating Europe.

Bit sad you go on bluemoon tbf.

Two corkers from over at bluemoon.

Does Fergie Time Exist?

Surely the fact that teams will time waste more when drawing/beating Utd should render that pointless

I thought it was a decent enough read, basically what I thought already, that bigger sides tend to get more time, especially at home.

I can just see a white box.

Manchester United are monitoring Wesley Sneijder's situation ahead of the January transfer window, ESPN has been told, as it emerged on Friday that Inter will consider selling the Dutch playmaker after contract negotiations stalled.

The Old Trafford club came extremely close to signing Sneijder in August 2011 only for the deal to fall down over financial demands. But with United's hand now strengthened due to the player's current difficulties, ESPN understands they are strongly considering another bid with Nani possibly going the other way.

United manager Alex Ferguson's relationship with the Portuguese winger has worsened significantly over the past year and the club even looked to try and sell him in the summer. Even if Sneijder does not arrive at Old Trafford, Nani - who is currently injured and could be out until the New Year - may yet move to either Inter or Juventus.

Similarly, any prospective Sneijder deal is not dependent on the winger's situation. For one, Ferguson is known to believe it would be a mistake to miss out on a player of such quality - regardless of options - if he were to come available for relatively cheap. The United manager has repeatedly proven this in the past.

In addition, Ferguson has apparently accepted that his midfield needs bolstering and feels that Sneijder could play in a more withdrawn role that would enable United to better use possession and funnel attacks in a superior manner.

United have also been heavily scouting PSV Eindhoven's highly-rated Kevin Strootman and are one of a number of clubs watching Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha, although Arsenal are understood to be favourites if the young forward were to leave Selhurst Park.

In Italy, meanwhile, Sneijder looks set to be again left out of the team for Inter's match with Palermo this Sunday.

"Sneijder isn't playing because the coach doesn't think he's at his best, above all psychologically," club president Massimo Moratti said.

"For us it's natural to look for a way to not be forced to sell him and he has the right to not accept our offer. If it stays like, the solution will be on the transfer market."