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#118687 The Story Continues
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Last Updated at 15:11 GMT
United skipper Nemanja Vidić revealed he's confident his team-mates can secure victory in Moyes first Barclays Premier League fixture since his appointment, although the win won't be his first competitive victory since replacing Ferguson after a Wayne Rooney hat-trick helped United thump Wigan Athletic 4-1 at Wembley in the Community Shield final last Sunday.
"I'm confident that we can make tomorrow a special day for the new manager and the fans. I'm confident we can win tomorrow and continue our good form that we've had over the last month. It won't be an easy three points though because they're a good side, a physical side who can be very difficult to play against so we must perform well," said Vidić.
Vidić recently signed a new contract at Old Trafford
The United skipper recently signed a new two year contract extension which will keep him at United until June 2016 and the 31 year old revealed he was never interested in leaving Old Trafford despite speculation linking him with a move away.
"I never thought about leaving Manchester United and I was never interested in joining another club," said the defender.
"I was delighted to sign the contract extension and hopefully if everything goes according to plan I'll be able to stay here beyond that deal if I'm fit. I can't wait for the new season and I'm looking forward to again challenging for major trophies. Personally I believe we're good enough to win it all if we perform as we can and of course I admit sometimes you need a little luck, something we didn't get last season in a few major knockout games," added the former Serbian international.
Vidić has been at United since January 2006 and has won almost everything on offer during his Old Trafford career.
The former Serbian international, who was capped 56 by his country before retiring in October 2011, has made 186 appearances in the Barclays Premier League for United and has won the Barclays Premier League five times, the Capital One Cup three times, a UEFA Champions League back in 2008, the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup and five Community Shields.
#118632 The Story Continues
K3V0
Last Updated at 13:40 GMT
The Mexican believes his new manager earned his opportunity at previous club Everton and has many similarities with former boss Sir Alex Ferguson who brought unprecedented success to the club during his 26 year reign at Old Trafford.
"This season I believe we'll again challenge for trophies because we've got a good squad who want to win in every game. This is always difficult, but we are good players and we know we can win, so we prepare for the challenge," said Hernández.
"Our new manager has the right to this job, he has worked hard at Everton for a long time and proven he can motivate players in tough situations. The new boss is quite like Sir Alex Ferguson, a good man and knows football," added the striker.
Hernandez, who turned 25 in June, has made 77 appearances for United in the Barclays Premier League since his arrival three years ago and the Mexican international, who has scored 36 league goals, has become a fan favourite at the club.
The striker could start this Saturday against Stoke City at Old Trafford after Dutch international Robin van Persie was ruled out due to an ankle injury suffered against Wigan Athletic in the Community Shield final last Sunday at Wembley, although Moyes could select Danny Welbeck instead or decide to play Shinji Kagawa in behind Wayne Rooney in a five man midfield.
#118612 The Story Continues
K3V0
Last Updated at 17:54 GMT
Van Persie was in fine form for the Red Devils last season as he scored 26 times in the Barclays Premier League and new United manager David Moyes will no doubt be disappointed to be without the Dutchman services on Saturday.
The Dutch international is likely to be replaced on Saturday in the starting lineup by Danny Welbeck or Javier Hernandez, although Moyes may consider playing Japanese international Shinji Kagawa just behind Wayne Rooney in a five man midfield.
Van Persie, Nani, Darren Fletcher and Rafael are all unavailable for the game against the Potters on Saturday, everybody injured except Rafael who is serving the remaining game of his three match ban after he was shown a straight red card by referee Howard Webb for a reckless kick on Chelsea defender David Luiz at Old Trafford last May.
#118583 The Story Continues
K3V0
Cheers bud!!
Was upset we conceded a late goal to be honest, but that was the only blemish on a good result.
#118531 The Story Continues
K3V0
Last Updated at 17:23 GMT
Full Time from Wembley
The Red Devils were firm favourites to beat the Latics and in the end had to much for Owen Coyle's brave side, the Sky Bet Championship side unable to repeat their FA Cup final heroics on this warm summers day at Wembley.
The less fancied Latics did however start brightly and registered the first shot on target after eight minutes as Republic of Ireland international Andrew Keogh, a £975,000 summer signing from Millwall, almost caught David De Gea out with a smart chip from the edge of the area, the Spaniard scrambling back towards his line to tip the effort over his crossbar.
Nemanja Vidić and Robin van Persie celebrate
United responded a few minutes later and would have been ahead had Robin van Persie's free kick been centimetres lower, the Dutch striker clipping Scott Carson's crossbar with his effort after Ryan Shotton had tripped Rooney. The Latics keeper was then forced to deny Rafael from close range with a smart save after the Brazilian tried his luck from a tight angle, a clever exchange of passes from Antonio Valencia and Tom Cleverly creating the opportunity for the United defender.
Just moments later the deadlock was broken as Rooney reacted fastest inside the area to poke home from only a few yards after Carson had failed to keep a hold of van Persie's long range strike, the pair celebrating together as the United fans inside Wembley celebrated the first competitive goal scored under new manager David Moyes.
The Latics began to struggle after conceding and had Carson to thank on the half hour mark as he produced a fingertip save to deny Cleverly who thought he had scored with his right footed volley as it flew towards the top corner.
In fairness to the less fancied Sky Bet Championship side they went down with a fight and they could have been on level terms nine minutes before the half time break had midfielder Chris McCann directed his header either side of De Gea.
That miss proved costly as United made it 2-0 minutes later as van Persie's corner was eventually bundled home by Jonny Evans after Carson had initially done well to deny Nemanja Vidić from close range. The result was then put beyond any doubt as Rooney scored his second on the stroke of half time, the striker turning Shotton easily before placing his effort to the right of Carson who furiously berated his defender as Rooney was joined in celebrating by his United team-mates.
Manchester United beat the Latics 4-1 at Wembley
The opening period of the second half passed by without incident to note, the sting taken out of the contest by United's quick double before the break. On the hour mark Moyes made his first substitution in a competitive game as the new United boss as he handed Adnan Januzaj his first team debut when he replaced England international Tom Cleverley.
United begin their Barclays Premier League title defence next weekend against Stoke City at Old Trafford and will be sweating over the fitness of van Persie during the week after he was forced off with an ankle injury following a tangle with Leon Barnett 24 minutes from the end. With victory ensured heading into the final few minutes Moyes handed two more debuts to Jesse Lingard and Wilfried Zaha respectively, the latter setting up Rooney for his third of the game deep into injury time after defender Ryan Shotton had scored nothing more than a consolation goal for the Latics moments earlier.
Match Statistics
Shots: Manchester United 17-10 Wigan Athletic
On Target: Manchester United 13-5 Wigan Athletic
Corners: Manchester United 7-6 Wigan Athletic
Fouls: Manchester United 9-10 Wigan Athletic
Yellow Cards: Manchester United 0-0 Wigan Athletic
Red Cards: Manchester United 0-0 Wigan Athletic
Possession: Manchester United 53%-47% Wigan Athletic
#118406 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
K3V0
Hopefully it's nothing!!
#118280 Fitness Thread
K3V0
Could barely even do half of what I would normally do on the leg extension machine without a lot of pain so that's almost certainly out.
#118186 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
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#118182 Fitness Thread
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#118160 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
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#118148 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
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#118140 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
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#118119 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
K3V0
He would have been even better had it not been for some shit injuries.
#118050 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
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#118038 The FIFA Thread
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#117924 The Story Continues
K3V0
Thanks Dan, appreciate the kind words.
Pre-season has been fantastic, that win over Bayern really kicked things off with a bang!!
Might be a break in updates tonight with the United game on.
#117923 The Italian Football Thread
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#117813 The FIFA Thread
K3V0
Surely he or FIFA can't allow another nation to host it along with Qatar after other countries went through the bidding process, paid whatever it was they had to pay and lost. Qatar won the rights to host it in 2022, not Iran or the UAE.
#117795 The Story Continues
K3V0
Last Updated at 14:35 GMT
This Sunday it's expected that United will have to much for the Latics who suffered relegation last season just days after overcoming Manchester City in the FA Cup final, although some are hoping the Latics can repeat their Wembley heroics.
United midfielder Tom Cleverley, who scored four times in 25 Barclays Premier League appearances for the Latics when on loan back in 2010-2011, however insists he and his team-mates will respect their opponents on Sunday at Wembley.
"We'll respect Wigan on Sunday just as we respect every team we play, no matter what league they're in," said Cleverley.
"Personally I've a lot to thank the club for after the opportunity they gave me a few seasons ago. I mean it was a massive help for me to get experience in the Premier League and it really helped me become a better player, which basically prepared me for first team football at Old Trafford the following season," added the England international.
Cleverley has gone on to make 32 Barclays Premier League appearances for Manchester United since returning from his loan spell at the DW Stadium and he has also become an England international, something he's extremely proud of.
"It was a huge thing for me to get my first England cap, a dream come true and I'm just thankful I've been able to pick up a few more since my debut. I'm extremely proud of representing my country and there isn't a better feeling in football in my opinion, maybe scoring for your country, I wouldn't know though because I haven't done that yet," joked the 23 year old.
The midfielder currently has two seasons remaining on his contract at Old Trafford and has already in the past voiced his desire to sign a long term contract, although the 23 year old admits he must earn any new deal on the pitch this season.
"I'd love to commit my long term future to the club and hopefully that's something my representatives can work out with the club when the time is right to discuss it. Playing at Old Trafford is something special and I don't want to leave a fantastic club like Manchester United. I know I'll need to earn any new contract on the pitch this season," said Cleverley.
The Community Shield final between Manchester United and Wigan Athletic at Wembley this Sunday is sold out.
#117775 The Story Continues
K3V0
Last Updated at 12:12 GMT
Zaha will wear the number 29 this season at Old Trafford but revealed he wouldn't mind taking the now vacant number 7 if new manager David Moyes doesn't mind, the 20 year old not afraid of the added pressure that wearing such a number will no doubt bring, instead the England international believes it could inspire him like it did with Cristiano Ronaldo.
"I'd love to wear the same number as famous players like Eric Cantona, David Beckham and of course Cristiano Ronaldo. I'm not afraid of that challenge, in fact I'd enjoy it. I know people will say I'm young and the pressure wouldn't be good, I understand that and can see the concern, but you've got the other side of that and can say Cristiano Ronaldo was inspired after Sir Alex Ferguson handed him that number, in a way saying I trust in your ability, you're good enough," said Zaha.
"Obviously that'll be a decision for another day and the manager will make that call. Over the next five seasons I plan to make a big impact at Old Trafford. Hopefully I can work hard, force my way into the first team and then begin winning trophies. I mean in the end that's why I came here because I want to be the best and win as much as possible. One day I can hopefully be as good as Cristiano Ronaldo and that's something to work towards over the next few seasons," added the 20 year old.
Zaha cost the reigning Barclays Premier League champions a reported £10 million transfer fee rising to £15 million should certain performance related clauses be met. The winger signed a five year deal which will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2018. The winger appeared in all five of the clubs recent pre-season fixtures and could be in line to make his competitive United debut on Sunday when the Red Devils take on Wigan Athletic in the Community Shield final at Wembley.
#117768 The Story Continues
K3V0
Last Updated at 17:22 GMT
Despite the fine pre-season form individually and collectively the 34 year old has warned his team-mates not to believe things will always be as smooth as they prepare to defend their Barclays Premier League title under new manager David Moyes.
"We've had a very good pre-season it has to be said and I think everybody will take a lot of confidence from that. The result against Bayern really kickstarted everything and we were fantastic throughout pre-season scoring a lot of goals and only conceding the one. It's probably the best pre-season I've been a part of in my time at the club," said a pleased Ferdinand.
"In saying that we've got a long season ahead of us and we've got to remain focused on the next game, take it game by game and ensure we're taking nothing for granted because I'm sure we'll be targeted in every game. I mean you won't win every game and it won't always be as smooth as we've had it during our pre-season. We start just like everybody else on the opening day and we've got to earn every single point this season," added the experienced defender.
Ferdinand retired from international football during the summer and had been capped 81 times by England scoring three times. The 34 year old signed a one year contract extension at the end of May which will keep him at Old Trafford until next June, the former West Ham United and Leeds United defender reportedly earning £110,000 a week.
#117757 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
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#117742 The Story Continues
K3V0
Last Updated at 22:08 GMT
Full Time from Bosuil
There is a feeling amongst many that Moyes has told the players at United that everybody has a fresh slate since his arrival and that nobody is ensured a spot in the side that will take on the Latics at Wembley, a tactic that has ensured top performances from almost everybody during a pre-season campaign that has been arguably the clubs best ever.
Belgian side Royal Antwerp were the latest side to suffer as the Red Devils ran riot in Bosuil.
The rout begun when Danny Welbeck netted his fourth goal of the pre-season campaign when he headed home a Jesse Lingard cross. It was soon 2-0 as Welbeck turned provider for left back Alexander Büttner who smashed a low effort beyond Alain Cauwenbergh's reach. The hosts managed to control the damage until just before half time as Sir Alex Ferguson's final signing Wilfried Zaha made it 3-0 with a tidy move following a superb pass from Phil Jones.
In the second half the visitors wasted no time in getting their fourth as Chris Smalling powerfully headed home Lingard's free kick. Once again the hosts managed to control the damage for awhile, although the introduction of Japanese international Shinji Kagawa with 27 minutes to go signalled another collapse as the 24 year old scored a brace to make it 6-0.
Match Statistics
Shots: Royal Antwerp 0-29 Manchester United
On Target: Royal Antwerp 0-15 Manchester United
Corners: Royal Antwerp 0-7 Manchester United
Fouls: Royal Antwerp 10-4 Manchester United
Yellow Cards: Royal Antwerp 0-0 Manchester United
Red Cards: Royal Antwerp 0-0 Manchester United
Possession: Royal Antwerp 32%-68% Manchester United
#117722 The Story Continues
K3V0
Last Updated at 16:42 GMT
"We can retain the Premier League title this season, no doubt about that, not at all, certainly not in my mind," said Evra.
"It's true we've got a new manager for the first time in over 20 years and that will take time to come to terms with, although in saying that look at our pre-season results, we've hit the ground running and confidence is high. We've got fantastic players, fantastic fans and a fantastic manager who will be successful at this club," added the Manchester United vice captain.
Evra, 32, was linked earlier in the summer with a move to Italian side Juventus and whilst no bid has been made speculation continues to surface linking the Frenchman with a move away from Old Trafford, speculation Evra instantly dismissed.
The defender has been a Manchester United player since January 2006, the 32 year old leaving French side AS Monaco in a £5.5 million deal. Evra's current contract expires next summer and so far there has been no communication about an extension with new manager David Moyes, although the French international has said he's not worrying about next summer.
"It's true my contract expires next summer and you may think I'm worried about that, but I'm not because all I'm thinking about now is preparing for the new season and proving myself on the pitch to the new manager. If I do that then I have a good chance of staying at this fantastic club, so far though there have been no contract talks," said the 32 year old.
Evra has made 240 Barclays Premier League appearances for the Red Devils scoring six times, the vice captain scoring four times last season as he made 34 league appearances as he won his fifth Barclays Premier League title with United.
#117721 The Story Continues
K3V0
Last Updated at 12:34 GMT
The duo have both been at the club since 2006 and have both won the Barclays Premier League on five occasions.
They both played every minute of the 2008 UEFA Champions League final in Moscow as United beat Chelsea.
Carrick, 32, arrived at Old Trafford in July 2006 from Tottenham Hotspur in a deal that cost Sir Alex Ferguson a reported fee of £14 million and the experienced midfielder, who has been capped 30 times by England, has gone on to make 216 Barclays Premier League appearances for the club scoring 15 times in his seven seasons in Manchester.
The pair have both signed new two year deals
Vidić, 31, was a £7 million purchase in January 2006, the former Serbian international leaving Spartak Moscow for Manchester United and despite some difficulties early on in his Old Trafford career he eventually became an integral part of Sir Alex Ferguson's defence alongside Rio Ferdinand, later becoming captain following Gary Neville's retirement.
The dominant centre back has gone on to make 186 Barclays Premier League appearances for the club scoring 15 times.
Some sources suggest Carrick and Vidić will be paid £90,000 and £130,000 a week respectively.
#117704 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
K3V0
Ashley Young would be very proud.
#117700 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
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#117668 The Story Continues
K3V0
Last Updated at 14:10 GMT
"Robin is a fantastic player, absolutely world class and he's hungry to win trophies which is fantastic news for Manchester United. If you need a goal you want a player like him in your team, not just to score goals because he is a sensational player who can create things out of nothing for other players in the side," said the new Manchester United manager.
"My job is quite easy at times with the likes of Robin, Wayne, Danny and Chicharito available up front, I mean anyone of those four would demand a starting spot at practically every other club in the Premier League," added Moyes.
The Dutchman, who has netted 35 times in 76 appearances for his country, joined Manchester United last summer from rivals Arsenal in a £24 million deal that left the Gunners fans distraught as they yet again lost a key player. The striker ultimately went on to spearhead United's successful charge towards another Barclays Premier League title and won the Barclays Premier League golden boot for a second consecutive season after scoring 26 times in 38 Barclays Premier League appearances.
The 29 year old currently has two years remaining on his £180,000 a week contract at Old Trafford.
#117627 The Story Continues
K3V0
Last Updated at 23:17 GMT
Full Time from PPL Park
No doubt the star of this two game tour has been Dutch international striker Robin van Persie who netted the winner at Toyota Park and scored hat-trick tonight, the 29 year old showing how composed he can be by converting two penalty kicks.
United skipper Nemanja Vidić who featured in both games was delighted after recording back to back wins on the tour.
"Winning both games on tour is a good achievement and something we don't take for granted," said the United captain.
"I'm delighted we've kept two clean sheets during the tour and also scored a few goals. Now we must return home and prepare for our last pre-season game before the Community Shield final against Wigan Athletic which will test us a lot I'm sure. This season will be difficult in every game and we must start the season well," added Vidić.
All the goals came in the opening half at PPL Park with Rio Ferdinand the other player to score on the night. The reigning Barclays Premier League champions will now return to Manchester and prepare for their final pre-season clash against Belgian side Royal Antwerp next Saturday before contesting the Community Shield final against Wigan Athletic at Wembley.
Match Statistics
Shots: Philadelphia Union 1-21 Manchester United
On Target: Philadelphia Union 0-13 Manchester United
Corners: Philadelphia Union 0-13 Manchester United
Fouls: Philadelphia Union 16-7 Manchester United
Yellow Cards: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Manchester United
Red Cards: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Manchester United
Possession: Philadelphia Union 41%-59% Manchester United
#117619 The Story Continues
K3V0
Last Updated at 14:10 GMT
Reports are suggesting that new Manchester United manager David Moyes sees the Saints teenager as a long term replacement for the experienced Patrice Evra, although should any possible transfer cost the Red Devils the reported £20 million fee it's believed Moyes will look to sell either Alexander Büttner or Fabio, if not both, to help fund the deal for the 18 year old.
Southampton and Manchester United both refused to comment on the speculation when contacted by BBC Sport.
The players representatives also declined to comment about the speculation when contacted and would only say that the teenager was happy at Southampton and was only concentrating on preparing for the new Barclays Premier League season.