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#101789 The Night Thread Mk. IX
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#101776 The Night Thread Mk. IX
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#101562 The General Games Discussion Thread.
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About £350.
#101561 Susie Prediction League 2013/14 Discussion
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Right behind you.
#101554 We Want Our Trophy Back
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Attendance 75,765
23rd September 2012
Last Updated at 19:04 GMT
Manchester United maintained their perfect record at Old Trafford in the Barclays Premier League under new manager David Moyes as they beat Liverpool 3-0 with goals from Rio Ferdinand, Robin van Persie and Nani.
Liverpool suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford this afternoon as Manchester United dominated their bitter rivals in their Barclays Premier League clash, goals from Rio Ferdinand, Robin van Persie and Nani securing an important three points for the Red Devils in front of a sold out Theatre of Dreams holding 75,765 passionate supporters.
The opening minutes were intense as Nani first sent an effort just wide of Pepe Reina's post before Martin Škrtel upended Robin van Persie with a tough challenge that left the Dutch international requiring treatment, United manager David Moyes breathing a sigh of relief as van Persie shook off the early knock.
The first flashpoint in this fixture came just nine minutes in as Liverpool's controversial striker Luis Suárez was booked by match referee Chris Foy for a deliberate handball inside the United penalty area and despite the Uruguayans protests replays clearly show him using his hand to gather the ball in whilst under close attention from Nemanja Vidić.
Chances were at a premium in the opening half hour with Reina only forced into one save of note as he denied van Persie from close range after Ashley Young had picked out the Dutch striker at the near post with a fine cross.
The Dutch international was causing Liverpool serious problems as the first half continued and it was van Persie who drew a foul out of Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, who was booked, in a dangerous area, the subsequent delivery by van Persie was perfect and Rio Ferdinand rose above Jamie Carragher to flick a header past Reina in front of the famous Stretford End.
MOTD Highlights: Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool
Liverpool just couldn't cope with van Persie and were again punished severely five minutes from the break when Lucas was adjudged to have barged the United striker in the back inside the penalty area, Chris Foy pointing to the spot without hesitation and van Persie made no mistake as he sent Reina the wrong way to double the hosts advantage.
The second half only brought with it more United dominance as they attempted to inflict further pain on the visitors.
It took just one minute for United to create their first clear chance of the second half, a corner from Michael Carrick was sent thundering against Reina's crossbar by United captain Nemanja Vidić who was unfortunate to see his powerful header strike the frame of the Liverpool goal instead of the net. It seemed only a matter of time however until the hosts grabbed their third of the afternoon and it did eventually arrive two minutes from the end when Nani struck an unstoppable effort from the edge of the area that cracked against the underside of the upright before going in.
The win allowed the Red Devils to close the gap between themselves and reigning Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City at the top of the table to just five points, the Citizens having stretched their lead to eight points at the Barclays Premier League summit after thrashing Aston Villa 4-1 at Villa Park yesterday.
Starting Lineups
Manchester United: De Gea, Rafael, Ferdinand, Vidić, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Anderson (71), Young (63), Rooney, van Persie
Substitutes: Lindegaard, Jones, Evans, Scholes (71), Valencia, Bale (63), Welbeck
Yellow Cards: Anderson
Goals: Ferdinand (33), van Persie (40), Nani (88)
Liverpool: Reina, Kelly, Škrtel, Carragher, Enrique, Lucas, Sahin (72), Cole, Gerrard, Assaidi (52), Suárez
Substitutes: Doni, Henderson, Coates, Downing (52), Borini, Robinson, Shelvey (72)
Yellow Cards: Suárez, Gerrard, Skrtel, Carragher
Goals: None
Match Statistics
Referee: Chris Foy
Shots: Manchester United 20-7 Liverpool
On Target: Manchester United 7-1 Liverpool
Off Target: Manchester United 13-6 Liverpool
Possession: Manchester United 54%-46% Liverpool
Corners: Manchester United 8-2 Liverpool
Fouls: Manchester United 16-18 Liverpool
Offsides: Manchester United 4-3 Liverpool
#101535 We Want Our Trophy Back
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Last Updated at 15:19 GMT
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has boldly promised the clubs supporters that they'll beat bitter rivals Liverpool when they meet at Old Trafford tomorrow in their Barclays Premier League clash.
Manchester United fans love nothing more than beating bitter rivals Liverpool and that's exactly what will happen at Old Trafford tomorrow when the sides meet in their Barclays Premier League clash according to United striker Wayne Rooney.
"We'll beat Liverpool tomorrow, I know we'll beat them, I've a great feeling and the squad has been training well in preparation for the game, everybody is ready to go and we're all confident we'll beat Liverpool," revealed Rooney.
A single point separates the sides heading in the game at Old Trafford with Liverpool sitting just above United. United haven't conceded a goal at Old Trafford in their two home games and Liverpool have so far failed to record a victory away from Anfield. The hosts are favourites heading into the contest and Rooney believes that will only help him and his teammates.
"We're always expected to win at Old Trafford so being named the favourites by bookmakers really doesn't add any additional pressure. We know what's expected at home and we thrive under that pressure, you'll see that tomorrow when we win. I said it before and I'll say it again, I've a great feeling heading into the game and we'll definitely beat them," said the striker.
Rooney, 26, has scored twice in four Barclays Premier League appearances this season and has struck up an immediate understanding with Dutchman Robin van Persie, the pair expected to be named together up front by manager David Moyes.
#101525 We Want Our Trophy Back
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Last Updated at 13:34 GMT
Manchester United have confirmed via their official website that Japanese international Shinji Kagawa has suffered a broken arm and could miss up to six weeks of action as he recovers from the injury.
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa lasted just 18 minutes before he was replaced by Phil Jones during their UEFA Champions League Group H clash with Celtic on Wednesday night at a sold out Celtic Park, the substitution by United manager David Moyes unfortunately not a tactical one, the Japanese international breaking his left arm.
A statement on the United website read, "Shinji Kagawa has broken his left arm and has subsequently been ruled out of action for at least the next month. The midfielder has been allowed to return home to Japan for a fortnight whilst he rests and recovers from the injury. The midfielder is expected to make a full recovery within six to eight weeks."
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa has broken his arm
The Japanese international joined Manchester United during the summer when he left Borussia Dortmund in a transfer costing the Red Devils an estimated £13 million and signed a four year deal which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2016.
Kagawa, 23, has made three Barclays Premier League appearances so far this season, starting two of the clubs four games against Southampton and Wigan Athletic, his other appearance a ten minute cameo against West Ham United at Old Trafford.
The injury will definitely rule the midfielder out of his clubs next four Barclays Premier League fixtures against Liverpool, Queens Park Rangers, West Brom and Sunderland. The Japanese international could be available for United's away trip to face Udinese in their UEFA Champions League Group H clash in northeastern Italy at the Stadio Friuli.
#101524 We Want Our Trophy Back
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Last Updated at 16:52 GMT
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidić admits a draw was a fair result after the Red Devils were held to a 2-2 draw by Celtic in their opening UEFA Champions League Group H fixture at Celtic Park last night.
Celtic deserved a point from their UEFA Champions League Group H clash with Manchester United last night at a sold out Celtic Park according to United skipper Nemanja Vidić, the former Serbian international admitting that a draw was a fair result.
"The draw was a fair result in the end I feel, maybe we could have won if we got more luck our way, but I feel a draw was fair and sometimes you just have to admit that neither side was better than the other and deserving of victory," said Vidić.
Celtic took an early lead through Republic of Ireland international Glenn Whelan only for the visitors to turn things around with goals from Rio Ferdinand and Gareth Bale. It seemed as if United would leave Scotland with the three points, but Hoops striker Gary Hooper scored a valuable equaliser 19 minutes from time to ensure the hosts got a share of the spoils.
The result leaves the group delicately poised after Italian side Udinese recorded an unexpected win in Russia as goals from Danilo and Antonio Di Natale sealed a 2-0 victory over Zenit St Petersburg. That result sent the Serie A side top of Group H and although there is still five games in Group H remaining that defeat could severely dent Zenit's hopes of progressing.
Zenit will travel to Manchester for their next group game on Tuesday the 2nd of October knowing defeat could leave them with a mountain to climb in Group H whilst Celtic will travel to northeastern Italy to take on Udinese at Stadio Friuli.
#101512 We Want Our Trophy Back
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Attendance 60,355
19th September 2012
Last Updated at 22:09 GMT
A late strike from Celtic striker Gary Hooper denied Manchester United victory at Celtic Park earlier tonight as the sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their opening UEFA Champions League Group H clash.
Celtic and Manchester United shared the spoils in their opening UEFA Champions League Group H clash tonight, a late strike from Hoops striker Gary Hooper rescuing a point for the Scottish champions in front of a sold out Celtic Park crowd.
In what was an entertaining contest a draw was probably a fair result as the hosts traded blow for blow with their Barclays Premier League opponents, a stunning opener from Republic of Ireland international Glenn Whelan igniting the clash after just 14 minutes, everybody inside Celtic Park applauding the stunning strike from the Dubliner that flew past David De Gea.
United boss David Moyes was forced into an early change just minutes after his side had gone behind as Shinji Kagawa landed awkwardly on his arm, early reports suggesting the Japanese international suffered a broken arm and could be sidelined for up to six weeks, the midfielder withdrawn immediately and replaced by Phil Jones who almost made an instant impact as his cross found its way to Wayne Rooney inside the area, the striker pushing his effort beyond Fraser Forster's post.
The visitors were soon level however, a Robin van Persie free kick was initially blocked and from the resulting corner the Dutchman found Rio Ferdinand inside the area with his delivery, the experienced centre back making no mistake as he placed his header beyond the reach of Forster whose desperate attempt to keep the ball out was in vain.
As the first half drew closer to its conclusion both sides searched frantically for their second goal and both went close.
The hosts fired first, a swerving effort from Joe Ledley forcing De Gea into a acrobatic fingertip save that will be shown over and over again this season. Just moments later Forster himself pulled off a miraculous save, van Persie picking out strike partner Wayne Rooney with a fine pass, the strikers downward header somehow kept out by the Hoops keeper who used his left foot to make a very unorthodox save to keep things locked at 1-1 heading into the half time break.
Highlights courtesy of UEFA: Celtic 2-2 Manchester United
The hosts almost took the lead five minutes after the restart, a corner from Emilio Izaguirre was overhit to the back post and seemed harmless only for Gary Hooper to somehow direct an awkward looking header looping towards goal, the effort cracking the underside of the crossbar, a disappointed Hooper left bemused as to how his header had stayed out.
That early scare woke the Red Devils up and they soon began to control possession as the pressure on the Celtic goal began to build, both Rooney and van Persie going close as Forster made smart saves. There was however nothing he could do just past the hour mark when Gareth Bale, who had been quiet throughout, got away from Chris Herd at the back post and made no mistake with his finish as he poked Nani's cross beyond Forster to give United the lead they deserved.
In the end there was more drama to come as Hooper made it 2-2 seven minutes later with a curling effort, the majority of the 60,355 crowd inside Celtic Park sent into euphoric celebrations as the Hoops recorded an inspiring draw against United.
Elsewhere in Group H there was a shock victory for Udinese as they beat Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg comfortably in Russia, goals from Danilo and Antonio Di Natale securing a 2-0 win that sends the Italian side to the top of Group H.
Starting Lineups
Celtic: Forster, Herd (69), Teixeira, Mulgrew, Izaguirre, Matthews, Brown, Whelan, Ledley, Miku (64), Hooper (71)
Substitutes: Zaluska, Lustig (69), Rogne (71), Samaras (64), Stokes, Ambrose, Fraser
Yellow Cards: None
Goals: Whelan (14), Hooper (71)
Manchester United: De Gea, Rafael, Ferdinand, Vidić, Evra, Nani (85), Carrick, Kagawa (18), Bale, van Persie (65), Rooney
Substitutes: Lindegaard, Jones (18), Büttner, Valencia, Young (85), Welbeck (65), Hernández
Yellow Cards: Jones
Goals: Ferdinand (25), Bale (64)
Match Statistics
Referee: Firat Aydinus
Shots: Celtic 11-18 Manchester United
On Target: Celtic 4-7 Manchester United
Off Target: Celtic 7-11 Manchester United
Possession: Celtic 53%-47% Manchester United
Corners: Celtic 4-8 Manchester United
Fouls: Celtic 11-14 Manchester United
Offsides: Celtic 0-0 Manchester United
#101511 We Want Our Trophy Back
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Last Updated at 12:40 GMT
Manchester United defender Phil Jones is confident the Red Devils can recorded a positive result tomorrow night at Celtic Park when they face Celtic in their opening UEFA Champions League Group H fixture.
A positive result for Manchester United tomorrow night when they face Scottish champions Celtic at Celtic Park in their opening UEFA Champions League Group H clash is important according to England international Phil Jones.
"A positive result is important tomorrow night and I'm confident we can get it," said the defender.
"It'll be a tough game against Celtic, they're a big club with fantastic fans and some of the lads who have played at Celtic Park have said it's a really tough place to go because of the atmosphere the fans create. We're use to playing under pressure though, every game we go into we're expected to perform well and win, tomorrow night will be no different," added Jones.
The 20 year old cost United a reported fee of £16.5 million when he joined from Blackburn Rovers last season.
Jones made 29 Barclays Premier League appearances in his maiden season at Old Trafford and has so far featured in every Barclays Premier League game under new manager David Moyes, although three of his four appearances have been as a substitute, the defenders only start against Wigan Athletic in a game that finished 2-2 at the DW Stadium.
The Group H clash tomorrow night at Celtic Park is a sell out with kick off scheduled for 19:45 GMT.
#101510 We Want Our Trophy Back
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Last Updated at 14:12 GMT
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie believes he's settling in quickly at Old Trafford and the Dutch striker believes his partnership with Wayne Rooney will only get better as they play more games together.
Robin van Persie has begun life at Manchester United in fine form, the Dutch striker scoring two goals in four Barclays Premier League appearances, a debut strike against bitter rivals Manchester City in the Manchester derby on the opening day of the Barclays Premier League season and a penalty yesterday against West Ham United at Old Trafford.
The Dutch international, who scored 30 goals in 38 Barclays Premier League appearances last season for Arsenal, left the Gunners in a deal worth £24 million during the summer and has hit the ground running at Old Trafford.
The 29 year old believes he's settling in quickly at Old Trafford and will soon be at his best.
"I think I've started really well at the club and I'm enjoying my football which is always important. I've scored a few goals which is always nice as a striker needs to score goals to feel confident. I've settled in really quickly, I was nervous at first because Manchester United is a huge club, but everybody has been fantastic since my arrival," said van Persie.
When asked about his relationship with Wayne Rooney the former Arsenal captain hailed the England international and van Persie backed the pair to strike up a formidable partnership that will cause headaches for defences.
"Wayne is a fantastic footballer and he'd walk into any side at any club, that's how good he is. When you play with Wayne you don't think you can lose, you're given a huge boost when he's in your team," said the Dutch international.
"I think as we play more and more together our partnership will get stronger. It has the potential to be the best in the world and I feel we seen it improving throughout the game yesterday. I think we can strike up a very good understanding which will help the club challenge for trophies in England and Europe. Also we must not forget about Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernández who are both very talented strikers as well, we've got very good options in attack," added van Persie.
Van Persie signed a four year deal following his £24 million move during the summer worth a reported £180,000 a week.
#101371 The Night Thread Mk. IX
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All part and parcel of learning to drive.
#101364 The Night Thread Mk. IX
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#101339 Still fucking facebook
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#101335 Old Trafford Lounge
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Obviously means we're signing Ronaldo in January.
#101332 We Want Our Trophy Back
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Attendance 74,937
16th September 2012
Last Updated at 17:53 GMT
Manchester United produced another fantastic performance at Old Trafford this afternoon as they easily swept away the challenge of West Ham United as goals from Robin van Persie, Anderson and Wayne Rooney secured a comfortable 3-0 win over the Hammers that moved the Red Devils into the Barclays Premier League top four.
Manchester United moved into the Barclays Premier League top four for the first time under new manager David Moyes this afternoon after a convincing 3-0 win over West Ham United at Old Trafford. From start to finish the hosts controlled proceedings as the Hammers struggled throughout to contain Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie.
United started brightly and were given a fantastic opportunity to take the lead after just eight minutes, referee Mike Jones awarding the Red Devils a penalty after James Tomkins had bundled van Persie over inside the area, replays suggesting Jones had made the correct call. The Dutch striker picked himself up off the Old Trafford turf, dusted himself off and despatched the spot kick with power beyond Jussi Jääskeläinen, the Dutch striker clearly full of confidence.
The visitors managed to remain focussed following that early setback and looked somewhat comfortable after going behind, although there were warning signs it may not remain 1-0 for long as United winger Nani caused problems for the Hammers defence, Jääskeläinen called upon twice in quick succession to keep out long range efforts from the Portuguese international.
It wasn't long however until United doubled their advantage, a superb tackle by Mark Noble on van Persie saw the ball fall fortuitously to Rooney who with his first touch played a sublime pass into the path of Anderson who had made a lung busting run from midfield, the Brazilian international making no mistake as he blasted an effort into the bottom corner.
Wayne Rooney was named man of the match at Old Trafford
Things could have gotten worse for the visitors four minutes later when van Persie's corner found Jonny Evans free inside the area, a smart stop from Jääskeläinen denying United their third of the afternoon. From the resulting corner there was nothing Jääskeläinen could do when Evans again met Van Persie's delivery, this time the post and then a goal line clearance from Tomkins denied the United centre back his first Barclays Premier League goal of the season.
Just before the half time interval the game was all but over as a contest as Rooney, who was later named man of the match for his stunning display, made it 3-0 with a stunning half volley, the 26 year old latching onto Anderson's smart flick, the Hammers defence caught napping as Rooney was left unattended within the area, Jääskeläinen left with no chance as the ball sat up for the England international to drive it powerfully into the top corner from just a few yards out.
The convincing win against the Hammers at Old Trafford was exactly what Manchester United boss David Moyes would have wanted prior to his sides opening Group H fixture against Celtic at Celtic Park on Wednesday night in the UEFA Champions League. The Red Devils have been paired in a tough Group H alongside Zenit St Petersburg, Udinese and Celtic.
Starting Lineups
Manchester United: De Gea, Rafael, Evans, Vidić (56), Evra, Nani, Carrick, Anderson (80), Bale, van Persie, Rooney (56)
Substitutes: Lindegaard, Jones (56), Büttner, Kagawa (80), Young, Welbeck, Hernández (56)
Yellow Cards: Vidić, Rooney, Evra
Goals: van Persie (8), Anderson (22), Rooney (44)
West Ham United: Jääskeläinen, Demel, Tomkins, Diarra, McCartney, Diamé, Noble (62), Collins, Benayoun, Jarvis (45), Cole (73)
Substitutes: Henderson, Driver, Spence, O'Neil (45), Maïga (73), Taylor (62), Reid
Yellow Cards: Noble
Goals: None
Match Statistics
Referee: Mike Jones
Shots: Manchester United 22-3 West Ham United
On Target: Manchester United 11-1 West Ham United
Off Target: Manchester United 11-2 West Ham United
Possession: Manchester United 62%-38% West Ham United
Corners: Manchester United 5-2 West Ham United
Fouls: Manchester United 13-14 West Ham United
Offsides: Manchester United 2-0 West Ham United
#101084 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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#101057 We Want Our Trophy Back
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Last Updated at 20:38 GMT
Manchester United have agreed terms with Bayern München for defender David Alaba in a deal that will cost the Barclays Premier League club a reported £16.5 million when the Austrian international joins in January.
The reported £16.5 million deal for the Austrian international will be completed in January when the transfer window opens subject to the 20 year old passing a medical in Manchester. The Bayern München defender has agreed personal terms with the Red Devils and is expected to sign a five year deal worth almost £20 million in January once his transfer is complete.
Alaba has been capped by Austria on 21 occasions and the Bayern München defender has cemented his spot in the squad.
The 20 year old joined Bayern back in 2008 and has made 36 Bundesliga appearances. Alaba made 30 of those 36 Bundesliga appearances last season and the left back will become David Moyes second signing since his appointment when he joins the Old Trafford club in January, the Scot spending a reported club record £32 million to secure Gareth Bale.
David Alaba has cost Manchester United a reported £16.5 million
Bayern manager Jupp Heynckes said he was disappointed to lose the 20 year old Austrian international, but could understand why Alaba wanted to join Manchester United, the Bayern boss admitting that Alaba could find his first team opportunities limited this season with German internationals Jérôme Boateng and Philipp Lahm favoured at right and left back respectively.
A short statement on Manchester United's website confirmed the deal: "Manchester United and Bayern München have agreed terms for the transfer of 20 year old Austrian international David Alaba. As the transfer window is closed the defender will remain with the Bundesliga club until the 1st of January 2013. Prior to joining the club the defender will undergo the necessary medical tests and upon completion will sign a five year contract which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2017."
#101053 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
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I don't think he's either looking at his work in the graphics section.
#101052 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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#100957 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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#100956 The Armoury
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You've probably already got your Mesut Özil tattoo done.
#100951 Susie Prediction League 2013/14 Discussion
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#100950 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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#100942 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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€6 million to a club the size of Manchester United shouldn't be a huge issue. We won't be able to go after Herrera for anything less than his release clause if Athletic stick to their guns and reject everything below that. Also his contract runs until 2016 so he can't leave for a long time meaning if we want him we've got to pay up.
As for Fellaini we only overspent because for some moronic reason we didn't pay his release clause, I mean maybe we didn't know about it, maybe that's why we didn't do a deal earlier, but I find that very unlikely. Fellaini is young and he's a proven performer in the Premier League, I honestly don't think I've seen a player like him since Vieira.
He'll be absolutely immense at Arsenal once he avoids getting injured.
#100934 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
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#100933 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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#100932 Still fucking facebook
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#100579 We Want Our Trophy Back
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Last Updated at 15:22 GMT
Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley has suffered another injury setback after he injured his groin during a sprint session at training today which will keep him sidelined for at least a fortnight.
Tom Cleverley will have to wait at least another two weeks to make his first appearance of the season after suffering a minor groin strain during training earlier today. The 23 year old was taking part in a sprint session when the injury occurred and was immediately assessed by the clubs medical staff with scans later revealing Cleverley had suffered no major damage.
The midfielder made just 10 Barclays Premier League appearances for the Red Devils last season in an injury plagued campaign. Cleverley who currently has three years remaining on his contract at Old Trafford was understandably frustrated by this latest injury setback, although he was quick to point out that things could always be worse.
Tom Cleverley is tipped for a bright future at Old Trafford
"It's another frustrating injury, something small, nothing major, but it does upset me," said Cleverley.
"Obviously it could have been worse and I'm grateful it's only minor. I can take missing two or three weeks, I mean that's better than surgery and a long rehabilitation process, thankfully I won't be out for long," added the midfielder.
Cleverley spent almost five months on the sideline last season with two separate ankle injuries and had only just returned to the first team recently following a thigh injury that he had suffered during United's pre-season clash with Dundee.
United have ruled the midfielder out of their upcoming clashes with West Ham United, Celtic and Liverpool although they're confident that he'll play some part against Swansea in the Capital One Cup third round clash at Old Trafford.
#100558 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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That's pretty cool.