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otonk reddevilz

12-04-2010, 05:44 PM

tetangga udah ribut aja mentang mentang menang 5-1

Papers: Noisy neighbours return
12/04/2010 08:12

Bring on United
Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha roared 'Bring on United' after helping his team continue their blistering run of form. Roberto Mancini's men took their tally to an amazing 14 goals in three matches by demolishing Birmingham 5-1. And they are in ominous form to strike another blow to their neighbours' title hopes in the eagerly-anticipated derby on Saturday. The defender said: "We're confident going into the derby. We're winning games and scoring goals so we should have a good chance. You know what derby games are like, anything can happen, but hopefully it'll be our day." Boss Mancini admits he will be just as happy with a single-goal victory over Alex Ferguson's stuttering champs. The Italian said: "We will look forward to that game with United but we used up a lot of energy here so we will recover and then think about the game against them. We have respect for them because they are an important team, but we want to win for our position. It's impossible to continue to score three or four goals in the next games. We'll try, but if we win 1-0 I'll be very happy. In the next five games that would be good for us."
Martin Blackburn, The Sun

Of course, there's plenty of reaction to United's 0-0 draw at Blackburn on Sunday, with many papers claiming United have blown the chance to secure a fourth consecutive league title. In The Telegraph, Kevin Garside concedes it will be difficult, but resists the urge (unlike so many others) to slip into sensationalism: "Just as Bayern Munich's Champions League advance does not make them the Barcelona of the Bundesliga," he writes, "so Sunday's draw at Ewood Park and the European exit does not establish the downgrading of United. This has been a season of transition at Old Trafford. United are not without concerns but none that are anywhere near terminal."
Round up by Nick Coppack

manutd.com

ario adi nugroho

12-04-2010, 05:48 PM

di pertandingan klub terakhir masing-masing
kita seri lawan rovers,,sedangkan city ngbantai 5-1
hmpf,,,
performa kita lagi tidak stabil,,,
dalam pertandingan ini saya mengharapkan berba dan kiko tetap di mainkan,,
nani dan valencia ada di kiri dan kanan,,
berharap yg terbaik,,,

:muscarf::muscarf:

theater of dream

12-04-2010, 06:12 PM

---------------VDS------------
--Gary---Rio---Vidic------Evra--
-Vale-Scholes---Fletch--Nani--
----Rooney---Berba-----

pweechevalier

12-04-2010, 06:33 PM

Jujur aja tampak berat buat jadi juara EPL musim ini...
Tapi klo lawan City, ini udah soal gengsi...
Harus menang, gak usah banyak2 deh...
City 0 vs 1 United aja :mudance:
Karena maennya masih sekitar 1 minggu lagi, harusnya gak ada alesan buat kelelahan...
Kira2 gini deh...

VDS1
RDS21 -- RF5 -- NV15 -- PE3
AV25 -- DF24 -- PJS13/DG28 -- LN17
DB9
FM27

Oiya, denger2 RF5 cedera pas lawan Blackburn ya? Aduh klo dia cedera, siapa yg nemenin NV15???
Aaarrgghhh, emang this season is not our season kynya, pada rame yg cedera gini... :((

wisnu cimol

otonk reddevilz

12-04-2010, 06:39 PM

ario adi nugroho

12-04-2010, 06:42 PM

iyah om...kmarin kalo nggk salah tuh jarinya..yah berharap nggk parah amat..dan insya allah kalo nggk ada halangan WR10 akan turun di partai ini..:thumbup:

iya jari tangan kanan nya,,
serem bgt ngeliatnya,,,
masa bengkok gitu jarinya...
ngeliatnya ga tega saya,,abis di gips jarinya,,langsung maen lagi,,
hebat rio,,,

wah rooney mau maen,,mantap..

otonk reddevilz

12-04-2010, 07:47 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson targets derby with Manchester City to revive Manchester United's flagging title hopes

Local battle could provide welcome boost...

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is looking forward to facing Manchester City at Eastlands next week and believes that the passionate nature of the encounter will help his players relax as their nerve-shredding battle for the Premier League title race continues.

United drew 0-0 with Blackburn Rovers at the weekend, losing ground to top-flight leaders Chelsea in the process.

The pressure is sure to continue to mount ahead of next week's derby but Ferguson thinks that the occasion may well work on his team's favour.

"It's a derby game that takes away the business of chasing the League," said the Scot, according to The Manchester Evening News.

"It is a different kind of game. It's all about the pride of the supporters."

United could be without Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand for the game against Roberto Mancini's side, the pair having picked up hamstring and groin strains respectively at Ewood Park.

Wayne Rooney is set to return from a knee injury, though, as United look to avoid finally losing their grip on the title at the home of their neighbours.

goal.com

hendiplast

12-04-2010, 09:02 PM

'Setan Merah' Juga Diganggu Cedera
Rossi Finza Noor - detiksport

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Manchester - Sudah jatuh tertimpa tangga pula. Sudah gagal naik ke puncak klasemen, Manchester United lantas bermasalah dengan beberapa pemain yang cedera.

Tampaknya pekan lalu memang bukan pekan yang bagus untuk The Red Devils. Bermula dari tersingkir dari Liga Champions--meski sukses menundukkan Bayern Munich--, mereka lalu gagal mendongkel Chelsea dari puncak klasemen.

Penyebabnya, pasukan arahan Sir Alex Ferguson itu hanya mampu bermain imbang 0-0 dengan Blackburn Rovers. Padahal di pekan yang sama, Chelsea sedang tak berlaga di Premier League, melainkan bermain di semifinal Piala FA.

Sial buat MU kian bertambah lantaran tiga pemainnya cedera dalam pertandingan tersebut. "Ryan (Giggs) bermasalah dengan hamstring, lalu John (O'Shea) dan juga Rio (Ferdinand)," beber Sir Alex di The Sun.

"Secara efektif kami juga hanya bermain dengan sepuluh pemain di lapangan. Tulang jari Rio bergeser dan dia berakhir dengan mendapatkan cedera di pangkal paha," lanjut manajer asal Skotlandia itu.

Ketiganya pun menyusul Wayne Rooney yang kondisinya masih belum fit 100 %. Ujian buat MU makin bertambah lantaran pada akhir pekan ini mereka bakal menghadapi rival sekota, Manchester City, di City of Manchester Stadium.

hendiplast

12-04-2010, 09:05 PM

Langkah MU Bisa Makin Berat
Rossi Finza Noor - detiksport

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Manchester - Manchester United membuang kesempatan untuk bisa memimpin klasemen Liga Inggris akhir pekan lalu. Kini langkah The Red Devils diprediksi bisa kian berat.

Bertandang ke Ewood Park, Minggu (11/4/2010) malam WIB, pasukan arahan Sir Alex Ferguson ini memiliki kesempatan untuk mengudeta Chelsea dari puncak tertinggi. Pasalnya, The Blues sedang tak berlaga di ajang Premier League, melainkan di Piala FA.

Dan keuntungan pun berpihak kepada Chelsea. MU tak mampu membobol gawang Blackburn hingga akhir laga. 'Setan Merah' pulang dari markas The Rovers dengan hanya membawa satu poin saja usai mengakhiri pertandingan dengan skor 0-0.

Chelsea kini tetap memimpin klasemen sementara dengan keunggulan satu angka atas MU. Jarak tersebut bisa melebar menjadi empat angka, andai Chelsea bisa memenangi satu laga simpanan mereka.

"Memenangi liga kini jadi amat sangat sulit. Kami punya secercah asa jika Chelsea mengacaukan peluang mereka," ujar Sir Alex di situs resmi klub.

Langkah MU ke depan pun tak bisa dibilang enteng. Dalam dua pekan berikutnya mereka akan menghadapi dua tim yang tengah ngotot untuk berebut posisi empat; Manchester City dan Tottenham Hotspur.

Sementara Chelsea "cuma" akan menghadapi Bolton, meski di laga berikutnya mereka juga bakal ditantang Tottenham. "Di mata mereka laga lawan Bolton adalah partai enteng," tukas Sir Alex lagi.

hendiplast

12-04-2010, 09:12 PM

Fergie targets derby day

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Sir Alex Ferguson has targeted Saturday's derby as a last chance to save Manchester United's season.

The Premier League champions all but surrendered their crown to Chelsea after a goalless draw with Blackburn on Sunday - and Fergie knows that only victory against City will give his side any hope of a record fourth successive title.

Chelsea are now a point clear at the top of the table and could stretch their lead to four with victory against Bolton on Tuesday. But having seen the Carling Cup semi-final double-header against City reignite United's campaign at the turn of the year, the Reds boss hopes another derby success can re-galvanise his side once again.

"It's a derby game that takes away the business of chasing the League," said Ferguson. "It is a different kind of game. It's all about the pride of the supporters."

Defeat to City is unthinkable for United after a miserable spring has seen them crash out of the Champions League, hit the skids in the race for the title and lose 34-goal top scorer, Wayne Rooney to an ankle injury.

Ferguson is desperate to get the England striker back for Saturday's showdown at Eastlands, where only three points will keep their season alive.

Should City be the ones to drive the final nail in the coffin of their title hopes, while also propelling themselves forward in their bid for Champions League qualification, it would be a nightmare end to United's campaign.

To make matters worse the Reds could be without Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs, who both picked up injuries against Blackburn. Ferdinand strained his groin, while Giggs pulled a hamstring, making them doubtful for the trip to Eastlands.

Rooney, however, is expected to be back after aggravating his ankle injury against Bayern last week.

NME

Hendy

12-04-2010, 09:55 PM

wuooooooooghhhhhh :kuda:

ternyata disini ;))

nyimak dulu nanti baru komeng :>

maaf cak..kurang meneliti ruang :malu:

setelah menyimak :

DERBY MANCHESTER selalu menjadi tontonan yang menyenangkan...kita semua ingat petermuan pertama musim 2009/2010 kan? ya pertandingan dengan drama from hero to zero dan waktu tambahan yang entah darimana itu sangat mengagumkan untuk dilihat, meskipun anda bukan seorang penggemar manchester united ataupun manchester city.
Pertandingan di liga inggris yang selalu menyita perhatian masyarakat kota menchester ini juga yang menjadi target Fergie untuk membuktikan squadnya bukanlah squad kacangan selepas ditinggal kedua bintangnya, yaitu CR7 dan CT32 pada tahun lalu.

Pertandingan ini pula yang akan menjadi bukti bahwa kata-kata fergie di awal musim mengenai manchester city yang tidak akan bisa masuk ke big four adalah benar atau justru sebaliknya. terlepas dari berita cideranya beberapa pemain dari keduabelah pihak, pertandingan ini akan menjadi pertandingan yang sangat layak untuk dinikmati. GGMU !!!

Hendy

13-04-2010, 12:46 AM

Fergie: Derby Untuk Bangkit
bolanews.com
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Manajer Manchester United (MU) Alex Ferguson melihat pertemuan dengan Manchester City di Eastlands, Sabtu (17/4) malam WIB, akan penuh gairah sehingga dapat menolong para pemainnya untuk bersantai dari ketegangan dan dapat kembali menemukan permainan mereka.

MU dipaksa bermain imbang 0-0 dengan Blackburn Rovers saat The Reds Devil bertandang ke Ewood Park akhir pekan kemarin. Hasil tersebut menempatkan anak-anak asuhan Sir Alex Ferguson itu kian sulit dan kehilangan kesempatan mendekati pimpinan klasemen yang dipegang oleh Chelsea.

Tekanan tentu saja akan terus berlanjut saat derby Manchester Sabtu mendatang, tetapi Ferguson berpikir pertandingan itu adalah kesempatan baik untuk mendukung timnya bangkit dari keterpurukan yang menimpa mereka akhir-akhir ini, yang dimulai dari kehilangan puncak klasemen Liga Premier saat kalah menghadapi Chelsea, dilanjutkan dengan tersingkirnya mereka dari Liga Champion, dan akhirnya harus puas bermain imbang menghadapi Birmingham yang membuat mereka semakin sulit mendapatkan gelar juara.

Fergie merasa pertandingan menghadapi klub sekotanya ini akan menjadi sebuah momen untuk bermain lepas tanpa beban memikirkan persaingan di Liga Premier. "Ini adalah pertandingan derby yang meninggalkan semua urusan dalam mengejar gelar liga," ujar pelatih asal Skotlandia itu kepada The Manchester Evening News. "Ini adalah pertandingan yang berbeda. Ini semua mengenai kebanggaan dari suporter," tambahnya.

MU mungkin tidak akan diperkuat Ryan Giggs dan Rio Ferdinand saat bertanding menghadapi anak asuh Roberto Mancini ini. Keduanya mengalami cedera hamstring dan pangkal paha saat MU bermain di Ewood Park. Selain mereka berdua, bek MU John O'Shea juga mengalami cedera di pertandingan tersebut.

Kabar baik sedikit berhembus, Wayne Rooney diperkirakan akan kembali bermain dalam derby ini. Rooney kembali setelah mengalami cedera lutut saat berlaga di Liga Champion. Kembalinya Rooney dianggap beberapa pihak sebagai sesuatu yang agak dipaksakan oleh Ferguson ,karena terlihat MU seperti menghindari kekalahan di kandang tetangga mereka itu.

cr7lover

13-04-2010, 03:44 AM

ga bisa di pungkiri, United emank jadi underdog di partai ini...

otonk reddevilz

13-04-2010, 11:13 AM

RIO FERDINAND: CARLOS TEVEZ IS THE ONE MANCHESTER UNITED FEAR

RIO Ferdinand says Carlos Tevez is a low-key trainer – but a high-octane performer on the pitch.

And Manchester United defender Ferdinand will be ready for a tough test at Manchester City on Saturday, providing he is fit for the derby.

Ferdinand, who struggled through the last 10 minutes at Blackburn on Sunday with a groin problem, said of former United team-mate Tevez: “Carlos is an interesting character.

“When he was at United he saved all his energy for the games. He didn’t really go over the top at training.

“He’d do his work in the gym – he was a professional in that sense – but everything he did was geared towards the match.”

Tevez has geared himself up so well since joining City last summer that he has already hit 28 goals and is on a hot streak of six in the last three matches.

Ferdinand knows United will have their hands full at Eastlands. “You could see him conserving his energy during the week and then laying it all on the line out on the pitch,” Ferdinand told United Magazine.

“That’s not the way I operate. I have to train at a high level every day, but it works for Carlos and he can be a real handful.

“He’s a top player and he’s doing very well at City.”

United are hoping Wayne Rooney will have recovered from his ankle injury to join Ferdinand for a match they must win in order to retain any interest in the title race.

If 34-goal Rooney doesn’t make it, the pressure will be cranked up on Dimitar Berbatov to deliver.

In a thinly-disguised dig at the £30.75m record signing, assistant manager Mike Phelan said: “Wayne’s having an exceptional season and we can’t get away from that fact, but this is Manchester United with a lot of other quality players in the squad.

“At times, you are going to miss people. When that happens, other people have to come to the front. They have to show the calibre that brought them to the club in the first place.”

Berbatov, signed amidst much bitterness with Spurs on deadline day 2008, has scored only 12 goals this season and 26 in total.

Ferdinand, if he makes it, will be hoping he doesn’t need rescuing again. In September Michael Owen scored the last-gasp goal in United’s 4-3 win after the centre-back’s error let in Craig Bellamy to make it 3-3.

“It was a real ‘phew’ moment,” said Ferdinand. “In the dressing room the lads were bouncing around going crazy, but I was just depressed, sitting there thinking about how lucky I had been.

“I hate making errors, especially in games of that magnitude. I think it is fair to say I avoided a rollicking from the boss because of Michael’s goal.”

dailystar.com

drivemein

13-04-2010, 12:43 PM

Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand in race against time to be fit for Manchester derby
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Sir Alex Ferguson is anxiously waiting to find out if Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney will be fit for Saturday’s must-win Manchester derby at Eastlands.

Ferdinand suffered a groin injury in the goalless draw at Blackburn that has left Manchester United playing catch-up in the title race as they prepare to face local rivals City.

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Worrying times: Wayne Rooney faces a battle to be fit for Saturday's Manchester derby, as does Rio Ferdinand

The new England captain will be assessed on Tuesday after Ferguson gave his players a day off, although Rooney still came in for treatment on his right ankle and some light exercise.

If United’s 34-goal top scorer does not recover in time, Ferguson may again have to rely on Dimitar Berbatov, who has come under fire for his performances in Rooney’s absence against Chelsea and Blackburn.

Even Berbatov’s team-mates are believed to be unhappy over his attitude and work-rate, and Ferguson’s assistant Mike Phelan appeared to make a veiled reference to the Bulgarian, who looks increasingly likely to be sold in the summer.

Asked if United miss Rooney, Phelan said: ‘This is Manchester United, with a lot of other quality players in the squad.

‘At times, you are going to miss people. When that happens, other people have to come to the front. They have to show the calibre that brought them to the club in the first place.’

Steve Bennett will be the referee for Saturday’s derby as City look to avenge a 4-3 defeat at Old Trafford and their Carling Cup semi-final exit at the hands of United.

catsuke

13-04-2010, 12:46 PM

berharap celsi terhambat oleh bolton malam nanti.. [-O<[-O<

drivemein

13-04-2010, 12:48 PM

I want to damage Manchester United's Premier League bid! City's Nigel de Jong ups the stakes ahead of crunch derby
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Nigel de Jong would relish the opportunity to end Manchester United's Premier League title bid as the City midfielder ups the ante ahead of this weekend's crucial derby.

The two sides come face-to-face on Saturday as City bid to secure Champions League football next season, while United must win to keep their slim title hopes alive.

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Up for the battle: de Jong says he would like to 'damage' United's title bid

City are the team in form after winning three on the bounce, racking up 14 goals in the process. United however, have endured a torrid time of late, losing to Chelsea and drawing at Blackburn in the league, and being dumped out of Europe by Bayern Munich, all in the space of a week.

And de Jong would love nothing more than to end United's quest to become the first team to win four back-to-back titles in the top flight of English football.

'It's a derby and there is always more at stake. It would be nice to damage United's title chances,' de Jong said. 'But we have to focus on our own goal. Anything else is extra from our point of view.'

United will be four points adrift of Chelsea by the time they face City on Saturday, should the Blues beat Bolton at Stamford Bridge, while Arsenal could leapfrog Sir Alex Fergsuon's side with three points at Tottenham.

'United need the points to catch Chelsea and they know Arsenal are behind them,' de Jong added.

'They have to secure their place in the top two. We need those points, even though Liverpool drew.'

The Blues also want revenge for the injury-time 4-3 league defeat at Old Trafford and the late Wayne Rooney goal which knocked them out of the Carling Cup in January. 'This time we will go right to the end - I promise!' De Jong added.

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At the double! Adeabyor scored a brace against Birmingham

drivemein

13-04-2010, 01:21 PM

Jelang City vs MU
Kritik Tevez untuk City dan Mancini
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Manchester - Ujung tombak Manchester City Carlos Tevez berkomentar "keras" kepada manajernya sendiri, Roberto Mancini, soal metode latihan. Ia juga berseberangan dengan keputusan klub yang mendepak Mark Hughes.

City akan menjamu Manchester United pada Sabtu (17/4/2010) malam WIB. Derby Manchester kali ini bisa jadi lebih panas dibandingkan laga sebelumnya. Alasannya, baik Manchester "Biru" maupun Manchester "Merah" memiliki kepentingan masing-masing. MU butuh poin penuh untuk menjaga asa juara, sedangkan City harus menang agar bisa mengamankan zona Liga Champions.

Untuk tim mana pun, duel akbar seyogyanya dihadapi dengan suasana tim yang kondusif. Namun kondisi yang terjadi di City adalah Tevez melontarkan kritik terhadap metode latihan yang diberlakukan Mancini.

"Kita kini tengah menghadapi akhir musim, banyak laga besar menunggu, kami lelah bila harus melakoni dua sesi latihan, pagi dan sore. Selanjutnya di hari berikutnya kami harus berlatih selama dua jam. Saya tidak mengerti. Pemain juga tidak suka dengan cara seperti ini," kata striker Argentina itu seperti dilansir dari Guardian.

"Namun dia (Mancini) adalah manajernya dan saya pemain. Mancini yang memiliki wewenang dan saya tidak masalah," kata Tevez.

Pemain berjuluk Carlitos itu juga menyatakan dirinya bersebrangan dengan klub soal pemecatan Mark Hughes yang merupakan pendahulu Mancini. "Ini klub mereka, uang mereka. Tapi bila saya ditanya pendapatnya soal keputusan itu benar atau tidak, jawabannya tidak," tandas Tevez.

"Mark seharusnya diberi waktu lebih. Keputusan yang diambil menurut saya terlalu terburu-buru. Apakah dewan direksi memikirkannya? Kita tidak bisa melakukan investasi dalam jumlah besar, lalu memecat manajer dalam waktu lima bulan. Mark memberikan segalanya bagi kami. Ia merupakan manajer yang hebat dan ia akan menukangi klub besar. Saya yakin itu 100 persen," kata eks pemain West Ham dan Manchester United tersebut.

Meski berseberangan dengan metode Mancini dan kebijakan yang pernah dilakukan klub di waktu lalu, Tevez menegaskan dirinya merupakan seorang profesional.

"Saya bersedia bermain di bawah manajer siapa pun. Saya bermain untuk klub dan harus menghormati wewenang dari mereka yang merupakan pengambil keputusan. Namun yang jelas tim tidak bisa dibangun hanya dalam semalam," tuntas striker The Citizens bernomor punggung 32 itu.

drivemein

13-04-2010, 01:29 PM

Ferdinand: Tevez 'Irit' dalam Latihan
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Manchester - Carlos Tevez sejauh ini terbukti sukses di Manchester City setelah meninggalkan Manchester United. Padahal menurut Rio Ferdinand, penyerang internasional Argentina itu tergolong malas dalam berlatih.

Penilaian itu diungkapkan Ferdinand menjelang derby Manchester di City of Manchester Stadium akhir pekan nanti. Tevez adalah sosok yang paling layak diwaspadai 'Setan Merah', karena setidaknya ia adalah top skorer The Citizens saat ini dengan 20 gol.

Dikatakan Ferdinand, Tevez bukannya pemalas dalam arti sepenuhnya negatif. Ia seperti menyimpan energi untuk dikeluarkan secara maksimal di lapangan pertandingan.

"Carlos itu karakter yang menarik. Waktu di United ia menghemat semua tenaganya untuk pertandingan. Dia tidak benar-benar keluar saat latihan," demikian Ferdinand dikutip The Sun, Selasa (13/4/2010).

"Dia bekerja keras di gym. Di situ dia profesional sekali. Tapi semua yang dia lakukan semata-mata untuk pertandingan di akhir pekan."

Itu sebabnya, lanjut wakil kapten MU itu, Tevez hampir selalu tampil bertenaga di setiap pertandingan.

"Saya tidak seperti itu. Setiap hari saya harus berlatih di level tinggi. Tapi itu berhasil buat Carlos dan dia bisa membela diri jika ada yang mengkritik cara dia itu," pungkas Ferdinand.

Hendy

13-04-2010, 02:23 PM

kangen ngototnya TEVEZ :((

ternyata rahasia latihannya dia gitu toh...:D

duh ngeri deh ngebayangin dia ngegolin ke gawang MU lg :-SS

MU81

13-04-2010, 04:41 PM

rooney pasti jadi starter, mengingat berba belum juga ada kemajuan dan pertandingan kemaren lawan blackburn berba tdk banyak membantu.:mudance:

tumpal_oneunited

13-04-2010, 07:07 PM

Harap Harap Cemas neh menanti pertandingan ini..
Rooney kira2 udh fit 100 % belum yah pas sabtu besok..??
Takutnya blm fit 100 %,,malah dipaksain ama Opa Fergie utk jd starter krn kepercayaan thd Berba mungkin udh berkurang..

otonk reddevilz

13-04-2010, 07:58 PM

Giggs hopes face City

Ryan Giggs hopes to be fit to play in Saturday's Manchester derby - a fixture he has never missed since making his United debut back in 1991.

The Welshman was credited with the winning goal in his first derby 19 years ago in the old First Divison (although it perhaps should have gone down as an own goal). And since then he has played in all 32 derby clashes in all competitions.

His place in the side on Saturday has been thrown into down due to a hamstring injury that forced him off after an hour against Blackburn Rovers on Sunday, but the 36-year-old is hopeful he'll make the match.

"I just strained my hamstring against Blackburn," Giggs told reporters on Monday. "I felt it in the first 15-20 minutes, but the scan hasn't shown much [damage], so hopefully I'll be OK."

United's title hopes seem to be fading after a defeat to Chelsea and the draw with Blackburn, but Giggs says the players will have to lift themselves for game with more than just points at stake.

"This game was always going to be huge at this time of the season; they're going for fourth place and we're going for the championship. Derby days are always massive anyway, but there's a bit of extra spice to this one," he added.

"We've faced them three times this season and they've all been great games, so hopefully that'll be the case again - with us coming out on top!"

Ben Hibbs at manutd.com

arymashuda

14-04-2010, 06:42 AM

Wayne Rooney declares himself fit to aid Manchester United's title bid

Wayne Rooney has declared himself available for the remainder of Manchester United's faltering title campaign after undergoing intensive treatment on his damaged right ankle.

The Premier League's leading scorer limped out of United's Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich at Old Trafford last week after aggravating the injury he had suffered at the Allianz Arena eight days earlier. He missed Sunday's goalless draw at Blackburn Rovers but is making encouraging progress on the training ground and has told Sir Alex Ferguson that he feels absolutely fine and can return to the United manager's team when they renew acquaintances with Manchester City on Saturday.

His availability has to be approved by the club's medical staff but, unless there are any complications in the next few days, Rooney will now almost certainly be involved in a match that could be critical to United's now slender hopes of a fourth successive title and City's aspirations of preserving their fourth-placed position to reach the Champions League qualifiers.

The latest diagnosis will also be good news for Fabio Capello, the England manager, who has been kept in regular touch via updates from the Football Association's medical team, liaising directly with their counterparts from Old Trafford.

Rooney's importance to the United team can be accurately gauged by the manner in which they have struggled in his absence over the last fortnight. Carlos Tevez, his former team-mate, described him this week as the best striker in the world on current form, and Rooney will be the overwhelming favourite to win the Professional Footballers' Association's player-of-the-year award when the six-man shortlist is announced on Thursday.

Rio Ferdinand's availability for Saturday's game is not so clear after he finished the Blackburn match with a groin problem, but it is not thought to be injury that will keep him out long, or to be related to his recurrent back issues.

Ryan Giggs has hamstring trouble and may miss out unless there is an improvement in the next few days. "I just strained my hamstring against Blackburn," said Giggs, who has not missed a derby since his debut in 1991. "I felt it in the first 15-20 minutes, but the scan hasn't shown much [damage], so hopefully I'll be OK.

"This game was always going to be huge at this time of the season; they're going for fourth place and we're going for the championship. Derby days are always massive anyway but there's a bit of extra spice to this one."

Owen Hargreaves, whose knee problems have kept him out for 19 months, was not involved for United in their reserve game against Liverpool earlier tonight but the club say that is because he is now basing his fitness schedule on training with the first team.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/apr/13/wayne-rooney-manchester-united-city

hendiplast

14-04-2010, 11:01 PM

Jelang City vs MU
Roo Siap untuk Derby Manchester
Okdwitya Karina Sari - detiksport

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Manchester - Manchester United akan mendapat suntikan tenaga besar kala menghadapi Manchester City, Sabtu (17/4/2010). Wayne Rooney yang mengalami cedera engkel dipastikan dapat kembali merumput.

Rooney terpaksa dipinggirkan setelah mengalami cedera kambuhan saat melawan Bayern Munich di leg kedua Liga Champions. Ketika itu, penyerang internasional Inggris tersebut hanya bisa bertahan hingga 55 menit sebelum akhirnya diganti.

Tanpa diperkuat Roo, penampilan MU terlihat jauh menurun. Setelah ditekuk Chelsea 1-2, Setan Merah hanya bermain 0-0 dengan Blackburn Rovers yang menyebabkan jarak dengan The Blues kian lebar.

Akan tetapi, saat ini Rooney telah fit. Diberitakan The Sun, mesin gol utama The Red Devils itu mengatakan kepada rekan-rekannya bahwa engkelnya sudah sembuh dan dia siap untuk dimainkan dalam laga derby sesuai dengan harapan Sir Alex Ferguson.

Rooney mengupayakan segala cara agar bisa segera bermain. Bahkan dia tetap berlatih pada hari Senin (12/4) disaat hari libur latihan.

Meski begitu, kondisi Rio Ferdinand masih belum fit. Apabila andalan sektor pertahanan MU tersebut tetap diturunkan, maka dia butuh perawatan ekstra karena masalah pada kunci pahanya.

erin

14-04-2010, 11:12 PM

fiuh..
ini nih...
kalo smpe kepleset lg..
bisa2 finish di t4 ketiga akhir musim...
:hammer:

kalo rooney dh maen,perubahan permainan MU bisa sgt signifikan..
wajib 3 poin walopun cukup berat..

*rindu tevez berbaju merah...

zudomiriku

15-04-2010, 10:06 AM

Ryan Giggs : "Partai Derby selalu besar maknanya, dan selalu berbumbu lebih pedas dibandingkan partai lain."

B4YU

15-04-2010, 10:55 AM

berharap 3 pemain tua di parkir......:peace:

moga2 3 point krusial bisa di dapat karena akan berpengaruh ke sisa match berikutnya menurut gw.....:muflag:

red_girl_mia

15-04-2010, 02:06 PM

gag ada lg yg tua2...saatnya yg muda unjuk taring...2-0 cukup,,syukur2 lebih...Roo gag usah maksa deh,,,ntar tambah parah,,gw berabeh..:happy:

i'll be there bibeh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,<:-P

ferly_Liemz

15-04-2010, 03:14 PM

gw berharap qt maen kaya leg kedua lawan munich...minus red card tentunya...
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NdeGue

15-04-2010, 05:11 PM

W A J I B M E U N A N G!!! :sikat:

Hendy

15-04-2010, 07:42 PM

Ryan Giggs : "Partai Derby selalu besar maknanya, dan selalu berbumbu lebih pedas dibandingkan partai lain."

HAJAR MANCHESTER CITY !!!!
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Hilman-Bukan-Superman

15-04-2010, 09:49 PM

Barusan dpt dr FB neh,,
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and1

16-04-2010, 11:31 AM

ini adalah partai penentuan kita, wajib menang, kalah/seri di sini, selisih bisa melebar sampe 6/7 poin

skuad terbaik hrs main

VDS-rafael-vidic-rio-evra
valencia-ji sung-fletcher-gibson/carrick-nani
rooney

berbatov vs tevez?? tlalu berlebihan, rooney vs tevez tentunya!! mari berdoa supaya rooney lebih baik di match ini

icalace

16-04-2010, 01:09 PM

tinggal h-1 jelang derby nie...moga MU bsa menurunkan skuad terbaekx...aminnn
ayo opa fergie,,tunjukkan keahlianmu...

:muscarf::muscarf::muscarf:

drivemein

16-04-2010, 01:28 PM

Tevez is King, says Manchester City boss Mancini
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Roberto Mancini has warned Manchester United that Carlos Tevez is ready to deliver a world class display in tomorrow’s derby battle.

The Manchester City boss says Tevez deserves his place among the world’s best including Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney.

While United have struggled to finish the season with a flourish without their injured hero Rooney, Tevez has been in sensational form and is ready to give his former club a taste of what they are missing.

“Carlos is already an important player for us, but he could improve over the next year,” said Mancini. “He has already improved this year, because he has never scored 28 goals before. I am happy about that, and when you pick the top players, you pick Wayne Rooney, Lionel Messi and Tevez.

“Messi is the best at the moment. But Carlos and Rooney are very, very close.”

Tevez has the chance at Eastlands tomorrow (12.45) to shatter United's hopes of a fourth consecutive title and keep his side on course for a top four finish.

“It is important that we only want to win for us,” said Mancini. “We have our own target, and it is not important that we win to stop United winning the title. It is better to focus on ourselves. It is important that we continue to play as we have done for the last month.”

drivemein

16-04-2010, 01:31 PM

Manchester City need more than cash to be top: Giggs
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It will take much more than money alone to turn City into the best club in Manchester let alone the Premier League believes Ryan Giggs.

Nearly two decades after his first appearance in the derby, United's evergreen winger has claimed that if Roberto Mancini's side do not qualify for the Champions League this season they will struggle to attract players of true quality to Eastlands over the summer no matter how much they are prepared to spend.

Throughout Giggs' time at Old Trafford, United — give or take the odd defeat — have enjoyed the upper hand, but tomorrow they will have to face a revitalised, free-scoring City side in a game they have to win to have any chance of claiming a fourth successive title.

City too have plenty to play for. They currently lie fourth, a point ahead of Tottenham with five games to play — the all-important Champions League place is within their grasp.

Rarely can a Manchester derby have carried such weight at the business end of the table, and with City's ambitions the importance of the fixture is only going to increase.

“I think you've got to say yes, with the money that they've got at their disposal and the fact they've shown they're ready to pay for good players,” said Giggs.

“Whether or not the world-class players will come will be determined by whether they get into the Champions League. If they don't, they might struggle to do that.

“Money can buy you success, but for long-term success you need a lot more. We've broken the transfer record quite a few times, Blackburn did it with Alan Shearer and won the league and Chelsea spent big when Roman Abramovich arrived — but you need young players, continuity and a lot more to sustain that success.”

Giggs spent two years at City's School of Excellence in the mid-80s before joining United where he became the trailblazer for a succession of stellar names who emerged from The Cliff training ground to provide the backbone of Sir Alex Ferguson's title winning teams over the last two decades.

He made his first start for United against City in 1991 — scoring the only goal — and tomorrow will be his 33rd derby.

This season has not proved a vintage one for the 36-year-old, certainly compared to the previous one which ended with him being named as Player of the Year. Wayne Rooney carries United's hopes in that direction; he has been named on the shortlist for both Player and Young Player — but of more pressing concern to United (and City) is his fitness.

Rooney missed Sunday's goalless draw at Blackburn having aggravated his ankle injury in the Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich, but has been training this week and is expected to play some part in the game. His presence was sorely missed last weekend as United struggle to create chances

“He's scoring important goals, which all great players at United have done — like Mark Hughes, Eric Cantona and Ronaldo. They all produced magic when needed and that's what Wayne's been doing. Along with Lionel Messi and Ronaldo, he's one of the world's top three players.”

drivemein

16-04-2010, 01:34 PM

RIO FERDINAND WARNS MANCHESTER CITY: MONEY IS ‘NOT THE ANSWER’
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RIO Ferdinand has warned Manchester City that breaking their 34-year wait to land a trophy will not be easy despite all the millions invested in the club by Abu Dhabi billionaire Sheikh Mansour.

City are on the brink of breaking into the Champions League for the first time but Ferdinand says actually winning silverware is a different matter.

On the eve of tomorrow’s Manchester derby, he said: “City have the capacity to be genuine contenders because they have so much money and they are targeting the big players.

“But the first trophy is always the hardest one to win and until they do that, there will be a lot of pressure on them.

“They reached the Carling Cup semi-finals this season but came up against us and they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Stoke, so there’s still a bit of work to do.

“I think if they finish in a Champions League spot this season, for them that will be as good as winning a trophy.”

Ferdinand revealed his personal relief over Michael Owen’s added-time winner in the season’s earlier derby at Old Trafford.

In the euphoria of that 4-3 win, he escaped the infamous “hairdryer treatment” from Sir Alex Ferguson for an embarrassing mistake that led to an equaliser from Craig Bellamy.

“That was a real ‘phew’ moment,” said Ferdinand. “I said a big thank you to him at the time and I texted him later that night to say it again.

“It was odd in the dressing room afterwards. We’d won the game so the lads were bouncing around, going crazy. But I was just depressed, sitting there thinking about how lucky I had been.

drivemein

16-04-2010, 01:54 PM

Madchester mayhem must stop: City and United warned over derby-day antics
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Sign language: City's Carlos Tevez gestures at United's Gary Neville in a heated Carling Cup semi-final

Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini will be told to keep a lid on their players’ derby-day goal celebrations after a warning from Manchester police.

Manchester United face bitter rivals City at Eastlands in a lunchtime showdown, which is one of the most important derby games in years.

It emerged last night that Greater Manchester Police have contacted both Barclays Premier League clubs this week, telling them that there must be no repeat of the provocative player behaviour that has marred the fixture this season.

Two Carling Cup meetings between the teams in January featured crowd trouble inside and outside Eastlands and Old Trafford that Manchester police had not
witnessed for some years and senior officers believe the behaviour of some players did not help.

In a league meeting between the teams last September, City striker Craig Bellamy clashed with a fan on the pitch at Old Trafford, while United skipper Gary Neville was warned by the FA for the way he celebrated his team’s winning goal.

Then, in the Carling Cup at Eastlands in January, City’s former United star Carlos Tevez celebrated the first of his two goals by running provocatively along the touchline and exchanging gestures with former team-mate Neville. In the second leg, Bellamy was hit by a bottle.

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Bottle bullet: Bellamy is struck

City have been boosted this week by a return to training for Wayne Bridge who has been out for a month with a knee problem. The former England left back will start tomorrow’s game.

Meanwhile, manager Mancini was yesterday warned about his own behaviour by the FA after admitting a charge of improper conduct.

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Jubilation: United got their own back with a 3-1 second-leg win at Old Trafford

The Italian was charged after barging in to Everton manager David Moyes towards the end of a game between the teams on March 24.

He was also handed a £20,000 fine, suspended until the end of the 2011-12 season.

zudomiriku

16-04-2010, 02:27 PM

Jelang City vs MU
The Red Devils Mengejar Quat-trick
Doni Wahyudi - detiksport

Manchester -Tiga pertemuan terakhir Manchester City vs Manchester United di Liga Inggris menjadi milik The Red Devils. Bisakah The Citizen memutusnya di kandang sendiri akhir pekan ini? Berikut data & fakta Derby Manchester, seperti dikutip dari Eurosport.

* Ryan Giggs jadi pemain spesial dalam laga ini karena selalu tampil dalam 28 pertandingan Derby Manchester sejak dia menjalani debut derby di Liga Inggris pada Mei 1991.

* MU dan City sudah bertemu tiga kali di musim ini, dari delapan gol yang dibuat The Red Devils, empat di antaranya merupakan assist Giggs. Winger Wales itu juga ikut mencetak satu gol.

* Di skuad Manchester City saat ini, belum ada yang mencetak lebih dari dua gol dalam laga derby di Liga Inggris. Sementara di kubu MU, Rooney dan Scholes sudah menjebol gawang The Citizens empat kali.

* City selalu kalah dalam tiga pertemuan terakhir dengan MU

* Dari 12 pertemuan kedua klub di kandang City sejak era Premier League, MU cuma sekali gagal mencetak gol.

* Carlos Tevez sudah membuat empat gol di empat pertandingan terakhir Derby Manchester di beragam kompetisi.

* Tiga pertemuan terakhir kedua tim di kandang City selalu berkesudahan 1-0: sekali buat City dan dua kali untuk MU.

* Dari tujuh pertandingan Liga Inggris terakhirnya, The Red Devils berhasil membuat lima clean sheet.

* Di tiga pertandingan terakhirnya di Liga Inggris, Wayne Rooney selalu membikin gol, dengan total yang dia cetak berjumlah lima.

* Carlos Tevez tak kalah garang. Dia membuat 10 gol dalam delapan laga terakhir City di Premier League.
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Jelang City vs MU
Tevez-Neville Diminta Jaga Sikap
Okdwitya Karina Sari - detiksport

Manchester - Tingginya tensi Derby Manchester membuat kepolisian setempat berada dalam kewaspadaan penuh. Pihak berwajib secara khusus juga memperingatkan Carlos Tevez dan Gary Neville.

Pertandingan antara Manchester United kontra Manchester City dihelat Sabtu (17/4/2010) di City of Manchester Stadium. Laga antara dua tim elit ini dipastikan akan berlangsung 'panas', tidak hanya di luar lapangan tapi juga antar pemain.

Publik tentu masih ingat dengan perselisihan antara Tevez dan Neville ketika kedua timnya bertemu di leg pertama semifinal Piala Carling, Januari silam. Tevez yang mencetak gol lantas melakukan selebrasi provokatif yang kemudian dibalas dengan acungan jari tengah oleh Neville.

Meskipun kejadian itu sudah berlalu namun hingga kini keduanya belum menunjukkan tanda adanya 'kesepakatan damai'. Walau begitu, diharapkan Tevez dan Neville dapat menjaga sikapnya agar tercipta suasana yang menyenangkan selama pertandingan.

"Tujuan utama kami adalah menyakinkan laga tersebut menjadi sebuah pengalaman yang menyenangkan buat semua fans," tegas Ian Hopkins, Asisten Kepala Polisi setempat yang dikutip The Sun.

"Ketika sebuah kelompok minoritas melakukan tindakan buruk, maka hal itu akan berdampak buat semua orang," tuntas dia.

Selama pertandingan tersebut, polisi dan stewards akan menjalankan prosedur pengamanan yang ketat. Bahkan polisi akan menyambangi ruang ganti kedua tim untuk memperingatkan kedua kubu untuk berkelakuan baik dan tiga memprovokasi penonton.

drivemein

16-04-2010, 03:19 PM

Poster Tevez Kopian Obama untuk Panasi MU
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MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Manchester City mencoba menaikkan tensi saat mereka menjamu rival sekota, Manchester United, dalam lanjutan Premier League, Sabtu (17/4/2010). City menyewa seniman yang melukis poster kampanye Barack Obama, untuk membuat poster Carlos Tevez.

Seniman Shephard Fairey membuat desain poster Obama dengan tulisan "Hope" untuk kampanye presiden Amerika Serikat. oster itu akhirnya populer dan berkesan.

Saat menjamu MU nanti, Man. City akan memamerkan poster Tevez dengan karakteristik sama dengan poster Obama. Bedanya, tulisan Hope diganti dengan Pasion atau gairah dalam bahasa Spanyol.

Banyak yang menilai, poster itu untuk memanaskan tensi agar memengaruhi psikologi MU. Sebab, Tevez sebelumnya pemain MU. Tevez merasa dibuang oleh Alex Ferguson, meski dia memberi kontribusi besar kepada klub itu.

"Aku tak pernah mengerti maksud dari pembuatan poster itu. Apa intinya? Katakan kepadaku. Apakah ini untuk menyambut kedatanganku di Manchester City atau untuk membuat MU marah, tak ada yang tahu. Tak seorang pun pernah menjelaskan kepadaku," kata Tevez.

"Penting Anda tahu, aku tak punya kaitan apa pun dengan poster itu. Aku malah berharap poster itu tak usah dipertunjukkan di stadion kala MU datang. Aku menghormati semua klub yang pernah aku perkuat. Munculnya poster itu sama halnya tak menghormati lawan," tambahnya.

drivemein

16-04-2010, 04:59 PM

Jelang City vs MU
Pertahanan Menguat, Mancio Mau Roo
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Manchester - Manchester City mendapat kabar baik seiring pulihnya beberapa pemain di sisi pertahanannya. Maka Roberto Mancini pun menantang Manchester United memainkan Wayne Rooney di Derby Manchester.

Wayner Bridge adalh pemain yang paling ditunggu kehadiran seiring kesembuhannya usai menjalani operasi hernia yang membuatnya absen di lima laga terakhir City. Bridge adalah kekuatan utama City di posisi bek kiri.

Selain Bridge, Stephen Ireland yang pulih dari cedera engkel dan lutut Patrick Vieira sudah sembuh. Baik Ireland dan Vieira adalah pemain yang berposisi sebagai gelandang bertahan atau jangkar. Menyusul ketiga pemain itu adalah bek kanan Pablo Zabaleta yang sudah terbebas dari skorsing dua laganya.

Kembalinya empat orang yang memiliki naluri bertahan itu membumbungkan optimisme Mancini dalam menyambut laga panas dan krusial kontra MU, Sabtu (16/4/2010). Dengan sistem permainan menyerang dan terbuka yang dianut kedua, laga tersebut berpotensi memunculkan banyak gol.

"Pablo Zabaleta akan kembali lagi setelah suspensi dua pertandingan dan kemungkinan Stephen Ireland, Patrick Vieira dan Wayne Bridge adalah berita yang sangat bagus untuk kami," ucap Mancini di ESPN.

"Saya sangat senang mereka bisa kembali berlatih dan kita lihat bagaimana permainan kami minggu ini. Berita baik pemain kami fit semua di saat memasuki fase krusial musim ini dengan banyaknya laga penting di depan," tambahnya.

Jika pilar pertahanan sudah membaik, Mancini lantas ingin menguji sekokoh apa nanti benteng yang dibangun para pemainnya. Maka itu ia pun mengharapkan Sir Alex Ferguson memainkan Rooney yang dikabarkan sudah fit dan bisa kembali bermain.

Hadirnya Rooney yang sudah mencetak 26 gol di Liga Inggris musim ini bisa jadi lawan sepadan bagi sisi defensif City yang dihuni pemain berkualitas. Laga pertama kedua tim di Old Trafford Oktober lalu berakhir dengan skor ketat 4-3 untuk tuan rumah.

"Saya pikir lebih baik jika Rooney bermain Sabtu nanti. Dia adalah pemain yang fantastis dan mempunyai musim yang hebat," sahut pria asal Italia itu di laman resmi klub.

"Dia akan berbahaya tentunya tapi United punya banyak pemain bagus di tim mereka, tapi kami pernah mengalahkan mereka di kandang sekali dan kami akan melakukannya lagi," tukas eks pelatih Inter Milan dan Lazio itu.

"Saya pikir ada baiknya jika kedua tim dalam kondisi full team dan tim yang bisa meraih tiga poin bisa berkata tim terbaiklah yang menang. Dan mungkin itu adalah kami," tutup Mancini.

Hendy

16-04-2010, 05:34 PM

ada yang pernah liat foto tevez setengah MU setengah ManCity gak?
gw denger itu dipasang di citi of manchester stadium tuh...

drivemein

16-04-2010, 06:47 PM

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson: Wayne Rooney could play against Manchester City
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Scot reckons it's the first time City have a chance of 'achieving something'

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that striker Wayne Rooney could feature during the derby game against Manchester City on Saturday.

The former Everton forward has been having problems with an injured ankle since the Champions League game against Bayern Munich, when he aggravated the injury as his side bowed out of the European competition.

"He [Rooney] has done some work over the last couple of days and we will see how he is for tomorrow's game," said Ferguson.

The Scot also maintained that Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs have a slim chance of taking part in the derby date at the City of Manchester Stadium.

The veteran manager then touched upon the subject of media speculation linking Rooney with a possible move to Real Madrid. English tabloid The Sun has claimed that the White House is contemplating a swoop for the England striker (and his national team manager Fabio Capello) after bowing out of the Champions League and losing to Barcelona last weekend in the race for the Primera Division title.

It had been speculated that the mountain of debt accumulated by United's owners the Glazer family could force the club to sell their star striker. But Ferguson insisted otherwise.

"It is the silly season isn't it," he joked.

"It always happens at the end of the season. Wayne Rooney will still be here next year."

Meanwhile, Owen Hargreaves is expected to be given a look-in this season, with the midfielder possibly making his first appearance after some 18 months on the sidelines recovering from injury.

United have also bought youngsters Javier Hernandez and Chris Smalling from Guadalajara and Fulham, respectively, to boost the squad next season.

"We have a reasonable structure here. There is nothing wrong with it," said Ferguson.

"We may look at one or two things, but nothing serious.

"It is important not to confuse us with others who have much more buying power. We do not need to worry about them.

"It was the same with Chelsea. We didn't bother ourselves when they were buying. We just try to concentrate on what we are doing."

United's cross-town rivals City are currently placed fourth in the Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur - who play host to Chelsea on Saturday - also in the running to finish in the Champions League play-off spot.

And 'Fergie' paid a backhanded compliment to the club's arch-rivals, claiming that this is the first season since his arrival at Old Trafford that the Eastlands club are fighting for something significant.

"It is the most significant derby for a long time," said Ferguson.

"City and Spurs are trying to get into the Champions League for the first time in their history.

"It is the first time since I have been manager that we are facing City when they have a genuine chance of achieving something."

drivemein

16-04-2010, 06:57 PM

Man City v Man Utd
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Barclays Premier League
Venue: City of Manchester Stadium Date: Saturday, 17 April 2010
Kick-off: 1245 BST Coverage: BBC Sport website, BBC Radio 5 live, full match commentary on BBC Radio Manchester 95.1FM and DAB, Final Score, live on Sky Sports 1 & highlights on Match of the Day

TEAM NEWS

Manchester City left-back Wayne Bridge could make his comeback on Saturday after a five-match absence following a hernia operation.

Stephen Ireland and Patrick Vieira also hope to play after injuries, while Pablo Zabaleta is free from suspension.

Manchester United are confident that Wayne Rooney will have recovered from an ankle injury in time to play.

Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand remain doubts with respective hamstring and groin problems.

Manchester City

Doubtful: Bridge (hernia), Ireland (ankle), Vieira (knee)

Injured: M Johnson & Petrov (both knee), Lescott (hamstring)

Manchester United

Doubtful: Ferdinand (groin), Giggs (hamstring), Rooney (ankle)

Injured: Anderson (knee), Brown (metatarsal), Owen (hamstring)

MATCH PREVIEW

The noisy neighbour could be about to raise the decibel level. Manchester City are banging on the door of Champions League qualification and would love nothing more than to have the final say in extinguishing United's title chances.

Should they succeed, City will have proved more of a nuisance than Sir Alex Ferguson might have imagined when he derided them as a domestic irritant following United's 4-3 win in September.

It's always personal between these Manchester rivals. Just ask Carlos Tevez. The Argentinian felt undervalued by Ferguson at United but he has been the high-octane inspiration behind City's push for a top-four finish, as recognised by his nomination for PFA Player of the Year.

The favourite for that award is Wayne Rooney, whose 26 league goals and overall performances as a one-man wrecking ball give United reason to argue that Tevez has not been missed at Old Trafford. Except, that is, when Rooney has been injured.

United's failure to win in their last two games has coincided with the England forward's absence. Should United lose further ground to leaders Chelsea on Saturday, a record 19th league title will surely have to wait for at least another year.

As for City, they are a club in a hurry; it might not be long before they have something to shout about.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

• Manchester United have won their last three league matches against Manchester City since a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford in February 2008.

• However, City have won four of their last seven home league matches in this fixture - only Chelsea (five wins) have fared better against Sir Alex Ferguson's side in the same period.

• This is the 142nd Manchester league derby. United lead by 56 wins to 37, with 48 draws.

• Manchester City have lost five league matches this season, two fewer than United. It is 20 years since City ended the season with fewer top-flight defeats than their neighbours.

Manchester City

• City have won three successive matches, scoring 14 goals. Victory on Saturday would represent their best run under Roberto Mancini.

• They must win their remaining three fixtures at Eastlands to achieve a Premier League club record of 14 home victories in a season.

• Carlos Tevez has scored 48 Premier League goals, 19 of them for Manchester United. He has scored four goals in as many matches against United in all competitions.

• Shaun Wright-Phillips is poised to make his 250th Premier League appearance.

Manchester United

• Failure to win for a third successive league match would represent United's worst run of form since August 2007.

• The Red Devils have not conceded a goal in their last three Premier League away matches. They have the best defensive record in the division, conceding 27 goals in 34 games.

• It is six years since the club last won their final four matches of the season. In 2002-03 they beat Blackburn, Tottenham, Charlton and Everton on their way to the title.

• Wayne Rooney has scored 148 club goals.

• Edwin van der Sar will make his 150th Premier League appearance for United.

• Wes Brown has made 199 Premier League starts for United, while Michael Carrick's next league start will be his 100th for the club.

LEADING GOALSCORERS

Manchester City

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Tevez: 28 goals (22 league); Adebayor: 13 goals (13 league)

Manchester United

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Rooney: 34 goals (26 league); Berbatov: 12 goals (12 league)

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Steve Bennett

Assistant referees: Michael Murphy & Martin Yerby

Fourth official: Mike Jones

LAST LEAGUE MATCH LINE-UPS

Manchester City (W5-1 v Birmingham, h): Given; Onuoha, Kompany, Toure, Garrido, A Johnson (Cunningham 90), De Jong, Barry, Bellamy (Wright-Phillips 80), Tevez (Santa Cruz 87), Adebayor. Subs not used: Nielsen, Kay, Boyata, Ibrahim.

Manchester United (D0-0 v Blackburn, a): Van der Sar; Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, O'Shea (Evra 79), Valencia, Scholes, Giggs (Gibson 57), Nani, Berbatov, Macheda (Park 65). Subs not used: Kuszczak, J Evans, Fletcher, Obertan.

MOST RECENT MEETING

Man Utd 3-1 Man City (27 January 2010)

Manchester United scorers: Scholes 52, Carrick 71, Rooney 90+2

Manchester City scorer: Tevez 76

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drivemein

16-04-2010, 07:12 PM

Jelang City vs MU
'Tevez Paling Semangat Kalahkan MU'
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Manchester - Carlos Tevez dinilai akan menjadi pihak yang paling berhasrat untuk mengalahkan Manchester United. Sakit hati yang pernah dia rasakan akan menjadi motivasi terbesar.

Sudah bukan rahasia lagi apabila Tevez menyimpan sakit hati pada klub lamanya itu. Penampilan gemilangnya di musim 2008/09 lalu tidak dianggap karena dia kemudian malah dijual. Padahal banyak fans yang mendesak petinggi MU untuk mempertahankannya.

Konflik tersebut semakin meruncing setelah Tevez resmi menjadi pemain The Citizens. Puncaknya di semifinal Piala Carling, tiga bulan lalu dimana pemain 24 tahun itu terlibat cekcok dengan Gary Neville.

"Carlos akan memiliki motivasi ekstra melawan United. Tidak diragukan lagi," klaim winger City, Adam Johnsson kepada Mirror Football.

"Saya merasa jika Anda menanyakan kepada dia, dia mungkin rela menukarkan seluruh gol yang telah cetak untuk mencetak gol kemenangan pada Sabtu (melawan MU)."

Tevez sukses membuktikan diri dengan 28 gol yang menjadi koleksinya sejauh ini. Dengan melihat hal itu, Johnsson berani memastikan bahwa Sir Alex Ferguson pasti menyesal telah membuangnya meskipun manajer MU itu mengaku sebaliknya.

"Mungkin, melihat (apa yang sudah dilakukan Tevez) itu sekarang. Setiap tim akan menyesal menjual seorang pemain yang memiliki kualitas seperti Carlos, "tambah pemain 22 tahun ini.

"Dia bertambah kuat sejak datang kemari. Dia berusaha sangat kuat untuk membuktikan diri dan dia sungguh telah berhasil," tutup Johnson

drivemein

16-04-2010, 07:15 PM

Ferguson - No Tevez regrets
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United boss says he was right to let striker leave

Sir Alex Ferguson insists he does not regret allowing Carlos Tevez to join Manchester United's neighbours and rivals City.

Tevez will likely be in the firing line for Manchester City when they host United at Eastlands on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 & HD1.

He will be hoping to find the net again having scored against his former club in both legs of the Carling Cup semi-final which United eventually edged.

Despite his tremendous goal scoring record this term, Ferguson says he does not regret selling the Argentina striker.

The right decision

"I have no regrets whatsoever," said the United boss.

"There is no bitterness from me.

"Players leave here from time to time. Some do well, others don't. We move on."

Tevez has flourished at City since his move in the summer and has notched an impressive 28 goals this campaign.

He struggled to have such an impact in his second season at Old Trafford, where he appeared to have fallen down the pecking order behind Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov.

"Carlos had a good first season with us, I must admit," added Ferguson. "In the second he didn't feature in as many games."

He conceded: "I cannot dispute that he is having a great goalscoring season."

drivemein

16-04-2010, 08:26 PM

Manchester City v Manchester United: Carlos Tévez and Dimitar Berbatov head-to-head
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With Wayne Rooney still struggling for fitness, Manchester United could have to rely on Dimitar Berbatov to lead the line when they face a Manchester City side fronted by Carlos Tévez – a player who could easily have been wearing red not blue this weekend.

Ewood Park, April 2008. Manchester United are narrowly ahead of Chelsea in the race for the title. A dogged performance by Blackburn sees them 1-0 up with minutes remaining in the fixture. United will stay top if they lose but the momentum is threatening to desert them.

Up pops Carlos Tévez to snatch a point and leave United three points clear with a vastly better goal difference. United go on to win the title, again.

Fast forward almost exactly two years and United once more find themselves in Blackburn desperately needing points – more desperately in fact – to maintain a challenge with Chelsea for the title. Wayne Rooney is injured so United turn to £30m striker Dimitar Berbatov for inspiration.

None is found. United draw. The title is Chelsea’s to lose.

The contrast is one that for many is emblematic of the difference between these two multi-million pound strikers. One that United have persisted with despite his failure to light up Old Trafford. One who was allowed to leave last summer despite being a darling of the crowd.

Tévez is a tightly wound ball of energy and endeavour – a trait much admired in England. Berbatov is technically more skilful but carries the burden on his slouched, languid shoulders of a perceived lack of effort, resolve and application to make his talent felt.

Sir Alex Ferguson did not believe Tévez would be missed after he defected to Manchester City. But how he would love to have him for this weekend’s derby fixture should Rooney miss out.

In recent weeks Berbatov has had the opportunity to make those critical of him eat their words. But, against first Chelsea and then Blackburn he delivered little. Perhaps Ferguson did make a rare mistake after all.

Tévez has been a revelation at City. Leading the line with verve and brio. Energised by a regular starting place he has scored 22 goals in 30 league appearances in a blue shirt compared to Berbatov’s 12 in one game less in red.

Tévez’s recent hat-trick against Wigan turned a frustrating night in to one of glory for City who are now odds on favourites to claim fourth spot and a Champions League place off the back of his goals.

But perhaps Berbatov loses something in perception. Tévez is a workaholic, Berbatov is lazy, so the conventional wisdom goes. But the Bulgarian can at least claim to be as clinical and effective as his former team-mate in front of goal this season.

The pair have an almost identical goals per minutes on the pitch ratio this season. Tévez’s main gripe with Ferguson as their parting became acrimonious was that he wasn’t playing enough. It is just as rare for Berbatov to play a full 90 minutes for United as Ferguson appears to have lost faith in him.

The truth of the matter is that United have missed Tévez. Or, more specifically have missed him this month. Not because of his superiority to Berbatov over the course of the campaign. Not because they were underemploying him last season and now he has proved that to have been an error.

But, rather, because Tévez is a like-for-like replacement for Rooney. United have come to rely on the England striker this season, as any side would in the form he is in, and play with him up top on his own.

As injury truncated Rooney's season at the worst possible moment, Tévez would have fitted in to the system and pace of United’s game plan perfectly. The £25m needed to sign Tévez would have been a lot to pay for a substitute who would have been unhappy playing first understudy to Rooney - but just now it looks like better value than the money shelled out on the man currently filling that role.

Dhie_Cantona07

16-04-2010, 08:33 PM

hendiplast

16-04-2010, 08:43 PM

Poster Tevez Kopian Obama untuk Panasi MU

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MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com — Manchester City mencoba menaikkan tensi saat mereka menjamu rival sekota, Manchester United, dalam lanjutan Premier League, Sabtu (17/4/2010). City menyewa seniman yang melukis poster kampanye Barack Obama untuk membuat poster Carlos Tevez.

Seniman Shephard Fairey membuat desain poster Obama dengan tulisan ”Hope” untuk kampanye Presiden Amerika Serikat. Poster itu akhirnya populer dan berkesan.

Saat menjamu MU nanti, City akan memamerkan poster Tevez dengan karakteristik sama dengan poster Obama. Bedanya, tulisan ”Hop” diganti dengan ”Pasion” atau gairah dalam bahasa Spanyol.

Banyak yang menilai, poster itu untuk memanaskan tensi agar memengaruhi psikologi MU sebab Tevez sebelumnya adalah pemain MU. Tevez merasa dibuang oleh Pelatih MU Alex Ferguson meski dia memberi kontribusi besar kepada klub itu.

”Aku tak pernah mengerti maksud dari pembuatan poster itu. Apa intinya? Katakan kepadaku. Apakah ini untuk menyambut kedatanganku di Manchester City atau untuk membuat MU marah, tak ada yang tahu. Tak seorang pun pernah menjelaskan kepadaku,” kata Tevez.

”Penting Anda tahu, aku tak punya kaitan apa pun dengan poster itu. Aku malah berharap poster itu tak usah dipertunjukkan di stadion kala MU datang. Aku menghormati semua klub yang pernah aku perkuat. Munculnya poster itu sama halnya tak menghormati lawan,” tambahnya. (MRR)

adie_7

16-04-2010, 09:24 PM

Hendy

17-04-2010, 04:45 AM

Terjebak Abu, Wasit Derby Manchester Diganti
Meletusnya gunung berapi di Eslandia juga memiliki dampak pada pemilihan wasit untuk pertandingan Liga Primer Inggris.
Oleh Theo Mathias
17 Apr 2010 02:20:00

Wasit Steve Bennett batal memimpin pertandingan derby Manchester antara tuan rumah Manchester City dan Manchester United karena gagal keluar dari Rumania sebagai akibat dari abu yang dilepaskan gunung berapi di Eslandia.

Bennett sedang berada di Rumania untuk belajar mendampingi wasit muda, dan semula dijadwalkan terbang ke Inggris, Jum'at (16/4), tetapi tak ada pesawat yang boleh keluar atau masuk Inggris karena abu itu mengancam keselamatan penerbangan.

Menurut AP, Badan Liga Primer memutuskan untuk menunjuk Martin Atkinson sebagai pengganti Bennett pada pertandingan yang diperkirakan akan berjalan panas itu, Sabtu (17/4).

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B4YU

17-04-2010, 09:19 AM

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Referee: Martin Atkinson

Manchester City (4th) v Manchester United (2nd)

Manchester City are bidding to cement their hold on fourth place as they host their local rivals who need the points to keep alive their title hopes.

Man City team news

Wayne Bridge and Stephen Ireland are set to give manager Roberto Mancini a boost by returning for Manchester City in the derby with Manchester United.

Bridge has been missing for a month after suffering a hernia problem, while Ireland has been absent for three matches with an ankle injury.

Veteran full-back Sylvinho is less likely to be involved as he struggles for fitness after a calf strain, but Pablo Zabaleta returns from suspension.

Man Utd team news

Wayne Rooney is set to return for United after missing the draw the draw at Blackburn Rovers with an ankle injury but has been training and is rated as more likely than Rio Ferdinand (groin) and Ryan Giggs (hamstring) to be involved.

John O'Shea is also fit, whilst Owen Hargreaves is in Sir Alex Ferguson's squad for the first time since September 2008.

squads

Manchester City: Given, Nielsen, Onuoha, Kay, Boyata, Kompany, Toure, Bridge, Garrido, Sylvinho, Adam Johnson, Cunningham, Zabaleta, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Wright-Phillips, Tevez, Santa Cruz, Adebayor, Ibrahim, Nimely.

Manchester United: Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Foster, Neville, O'Shea, Rafael, De Laet, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Carrick, Hargreaves, Scholes, Fletcher, Park, Gibson, Obertan, Valencia, Giggs, Nani, Berbatov, Rooney, Macheda, Diouf.

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otonk reddevilz

17-04-2010, 11:30 AM

Manchester City v Manchester United- City question appointment of Martin Atkinson

The West Yorkshire official has been switched from Saturday afternoon's Premier League fixture between Stoke City and Bolton at the Britannia Stadium after Bennett was stranded in Romania as a result of the flight chaos caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallaj?l volcano in Iceland.

Bennett had originally been scheduled to take charge of the game but the Kent official found it impossible to get home from a Fifa-sponsored referees' training camp.

While accepting the unforeseen circumstances of Bennett's situation, Atkinson's appointment has been greeted with bemusement at City following the controversy sparked by his officiating during United's 4-3 victory in the corresponding fixture at Old Trafford last September.

Atkinson enraged the then-City manager Mark Hughes by playing six minutes of stoppage time at the end of the game after the fourth official, Alan Wiley, signalled that a minimum of four minutes of added time would be played.
With Michael Owen's winning goal for United timed at 95 minutes and 26 seconds, Hughes was critical of the timekeeping of the officials, saying; "If he [Atkinson] can give me a good reason I wouldn't have a problem, but I just can't see where he got that time."

Although Atkinson has taken charge of a City fixture since the derby defeat the 2-0 home victory against Portsmouth on Jan 31 senior officials at Eastlands are unhappy at the decision to draft him in for Saturday's derby, having been involved in such controversy during the last league encounter between the two clubs.

After being informed of Atkinson's appointment early on Friday afternoon, City immediately contacted the Professional Game Match Officials Ltd in an effort to seek Riley's observations on the appointment and the reasoning behind the selection of Atkinson.

But as of close of business at City, at 6pm on Friday night, the club had not been contacted by Riley or PGMOL to answer their query.

Atkinson is regarded as one of the Premier League's leading officials, having been elevated to the Fifa international referees' list in 2006, just 12 months after his promotion to the select group of referees.

But aside from City's complaints over his performance during the defeat at Old Trafford, Atkinson has also been subjected to criticism from United manager Sir Alex Ferguson this season.

Ferguson escaped punishment for describing as "absolutely ridiculous" Atkinson's decision to award the free-kick that led to Chelsea's goal in United's 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge in November. The Scot also claimed that Atkinson's performance contributed to his "losing faith in refereeing".

The United manager was cleared of improper conduct at an FA hearing in May 2008 after reacting angrily to Atkinson's performance during an FA Cup quarter-final defeat against Portsmouth two months earlier.
Atkinson dismissed United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak and awarded Portsmouth a match-winning penalty after earlier failing to penalise a goal-saving handball by visiting defender Sylvain Distin.

Ferguson said at the time: "Managers get sacked because of things like that and he's going to referee a game next week. He [former referees' general manager Keith Hackett] is not doing his job properly and he needs to be assessed.

"I'm assessed as a manager, players are assessed, referees should be assessed properly by the right people. That performance should not be accepted by our game."

With Saturday's fixture likely to prove crucial to the ambitions of both clubs this season, City are ready to review any response from Riley before deciding on whether to make further representations next week.

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drivemein

17-04-2010, 12:14 PM

Three United players in doubt for Manchester derby
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Just 24 hours ahead of the crucial Manchester derby on Saturday, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is still sweating over the fitness of three key players as he prepares to take on Manchester City in the heavyweight clash at Eastlands. He has admitted that it will be left until the last minute to decide so it’s up in the air with all three in terms of anything definite.

Wayne Rooney has been touted for a return to action this weekend but the boss said on Friday “Wayne has done some work in the last couple of days and we’re going to assess how he does today in training to see how he is for Saturday’s game”

“The big problem I have is that all the players want to play. But we have to be 100 per cent sure that Wayne is ready” Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs are also rated doubtful for the game “The same applies for Ryan and Rio, although they are both behind Wayne in terms of the work they have done.”

“Picking up injuries in last Sunday’s game is a problem in terms of recovery time, but at least they have done some jogging. I have to consider them if they manage to do something today but it’s up in the air at the moment.”

On a more positive note, Owen Hargreaves is in the travelling squad after training well on Thursday while John O’Shea has made a good recovery after coming off at Ewood Park with a slight injury last Sunday. “I think with John it was just tiredness after his first start in quite a while. Other than that everyone is fit.”

Whoever is passed fit and selected by Sir Alex will be under no illusions about the importance of Saturday’s match, it being the first of United’s last four league games with a four point gap to close on Chelsea.

Fergie hailed this weekend as the most pivotal at the top of the table with Tottenham hosting Chelsea as well as the Manchester derby at Eastlands. “Whoever pulled this fixture out of the hat couldn’t have planned it any better” said Fergie “It’s a pivotal week of the season for four teams – ourselves, Manchester City, Chelsea and Spurs so the potential scenarios are fantastic. Obviously, being selfish, we’d like ourselves to win and Spurs to beat Chelsea. That would put us back in the frame for the championship” the cunning Scot added.

In other news coming out of Old Trafford, veteran midfielder Paul Scholes has ended doubts over his future by signing a one year contract extension. There had been some considerable doubt over the 35 year old remaining at United earlier in the season when he claimed to be unhappy with his contribution.

However, Sir Alex was always confident such fears would be allayed and is delighted that Scholes is staying on. “His form this year indicates his ability and his enjoyment of the game are as strong as ever, there is every reason for him to continue” said Ferguson. “There was talk about him wanting to retire, but when you see his enjoyment in training and playing you can see how much he wants to carry on”

Ryan Giggs has already signed up for another season which means that only Gary Neville of Ferguson’s old stagers still has to commit himself to what will certainly be his final term.

drivemein

17-04-2010, 12:19 PM

MANCHESTER UNITED WON'T TAKE CHANCES WITH ROONEY
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WAYNE ROONEY will get the nod to play in the Manchester derby – only if he is 100 per cent fit.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex *Ferguson yesterday insisted he will not take the slightest chance with star striker Rooney.

Ferguson and United need 34-goal Rooney at Eastlands – especially as former Reds ace Carlos Tevez is on fire for City.

Tevez has hit 28 goals for the Blues, nine more than his best haul for United in two seasons, and two in each of the last two matches.

But Ferguson declared he has no regrets about losing the Argentinian last summer.

“I’ve got no regrets at all,” said Ferguson. “None whatsoever. We tried to buy him but we didn’t match the money they wanted, therefore the boy moved on.

“There is no bitterness for me. Players leave here, some do well, some don’t. You just have to move on.”

Ferguson said Rooney, again being linked with a summer bid by Real Madrid, will be moving nowhere.

“Well, this is the silly season, isn’t it? It always happens. Wayne Rooney will be at Manchester United next season,” said Ferguson.

The United boss hopes the England star will be at Eastlands today, and the signs are positive that Rooney has recovered from the latest twist of his right ankle.

Ferguson said: “Wayne has done some work in the last couple of days and we will wait until the end of the day to see how he is before making a decision.

“The same applies to Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand. There is a problem in terms of the recovery part but at least they did some jogging yesterday and I will have to *consider them if they do some more work today.

“But it is up in the air in terms of their selection. John O’Shea has made a good *recovery and trained this week.”

Rooney, injured in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final in Munich, and again in the return, is desperate to *return after missing last Sunday’s 0-0 *letdown at Blackburn.

And Ferguson added: “All players want to play in these games. But, with Wayne, we have to be 100 per cent right because this derby game will be really hectic, particularly the early part of the game.”

Ferguson suggested Rooney could emulate former United star Cristiano Ronaldo and win both PFA Young Player and Player of the Year awards. He said: “After the season Wayne has had, he is bound to be in the running for both awards.”

And Fergie could not resist a little dig at Tevez – and City – when asked why the striker had scored more goals for the Blues.

“Well, this is a very big club and there is a big demand here,” said Ferguson.

“I thought he had a good first season with us, I must admit, but in the second season he didn’t feature as much.”

The United chief also warned City that, even if they claim fourth place and a shot at the Champions League, going a step further next season and winning the Premier League title will be a major challenge.

He added: “They’ve still got the small problem of *ourselves, Chelsea, Arsenal and possibly Liverpool, but I’m sure they will be revved up to do better next time.”

drivemein

17-04-2010, 12:23 PM

ALEX FERGUSON: MOST IMPORTANT MANCHESTER DERBY OF MY TIME
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The din from the noisy neighbours has reached such a crescendo that even Sir Alex Ferguson has had to sit up and listen.

Not so long ago, United boss Ferguson dismissed the Manchester derby as being more important to City than to his team, who always had bigger things on their minds.

Not now though. The local bragging rights have gained an importance that forced Ferguson to concede today’s showdown at Eastlands “is the most important derby in my 23 years here”.

In simple terms, a City victory would strengthen their grip on fourth place – and the final Champions League qualifying ticket – while effectively ending United’s title hopes.

But for many, the significance goes far deeper. Will April 17, 2010 go down as a defining date in the history of these two great rivals?

The day when after over 30 years of United superiority – they have won 28 trophies since City’s last silverware in 1976 – the balance of football power in Manchester finally shifted towards their neighbours. Ferguson wondered when City embarked on their summer spending spree whether it would all end in tears.

He even trotted out the example of the so-called “Bank of England” club in the Fifties, Sunderland, who ended up being relegated. His tone was a bit different yesterday as he assessed the threat of a City team who will finish closer to his side this season than at any time since they actually finished above United in 1991.

“This is the most significant derby since I’ve been in charge,” he said. “It is the first time we have played City in my time when they have had a genuine chance of actually achieving something. It is a different derby game than all the others because of what both clubs can achieve from it – and lose from it.

“They have a chance of getting into the Champions League and we are still in with a shout for the title.

“City’s form in the past few weeks has been excellent. Six goals at Burnley and five at home to Birmingham, nobody has done that to Birmingham this season. They are in great scoring form.”

The proximity of the teams in the table is in stark contrast to their respective financial positions.

While United’s owners, the Glazers, launched a £509million bond issue to refinance the club’s debt, quite apart from their own £200m loans, City’s billionaire benefactor, Sheikh Mansour, simply turned his £300m loan to the club into equity.

So while Ferguson says he will continue to buy young, developing players like Mexican import Javier Hernandez and Fulham’s Chris Smalling, he expects City to keep buying ready-made stars to cement their place at football’s top table.

“They have such an amazing amount of buying power,” said Ferguson. “They can go and buy another team. If they qualify for the Champions League you can rest assured they will buy players. From our point of view, we have a reasonable structure in place. We may need to tweak the squad but we like to buy young players who we can develop.

“We may sign two more players at the most because that is all we need, our structure is OK.

“I don’t think we will be in competition with City because they will be after different types of players. Nobody knows what their plans are, but the point is they have a buying power that is different from all the other clubs.”

City were prepared to cough up big money to lure Carlos Tevez away from Old Trafford last summer.

Ferguson claims he has no regrets, even though Tevez has hit 28 goals in a season when his own side have been short of goalscoring support for Wayne Rooney.

The Tevez-Rooney shoot-out is an intriguing sub-plot today, but Ferguson could not resist airing the notion that Tevez had flourished at City because the expectation and pressure is lower.

“This is a very big club and there is a big demand here,” he said. “I thought he had a good first season with us, I must admit, but in the second season he didn’t feature as much.

“You cannot dispute the fact he has had a great goalscoring season but he had far more competition with us than he has at City. I have no regrets at all. We tried to buy him but we didn’t match the money they wanted, therefore the boy moved on.

“There is no bitterness for me. Players leave here, some do well, some don’t. You have to move on.”

As City loom larger on United’s radar, there are other worries at Old Trafford.

They still have to address finding Ferguson’s successor. He has often said he will not work past his 70th birthday and he reaches that milestone on the last day of next year.

And if Real Madrid have their wicked way, Rooney will not be a United player much longer.

That notion received short shrift from Ferguson. He said: “This is the silly season isn’t it? It always happens. Rooney will be at Manchester United next season.” Trouble is, by then City could be Manchester’s leading club.‘Tevez had far more competition with us than he has at City’

drivemein

17-04-2010, 12:31 PM

The real deal: Manchester City are finally a threat to United after 23 years, says Sir Alex Ferguson
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Sir Alex Ferguson has been here before. Big noise before a Manchester derby. For more than 23 years the Manchester United manager has been hearing it. Rarely has he taken it so seriously.

There have been isolated failures, of course. Moments when, to quote him directly, he has ‘been as close to putting my head in the oven as I have ever been’.

There have been goals to make him shiver. From Andy Hinchcliffe (City 5 United 1, September 1989), Shaun Goater (City 3 United 1, November 2002) and Shaun Wright-Phillips (City 4 United 1, March 2004).

Never, though, has there been a genuine long-term threat since he took over.

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The end game? Fergie's grip on Manchester has lasted 23 years - but City are resurgent...

But now, in what some people in football feel may yet be Ferguson’s last season at Old Trafford, he has looked across the city that has been home for two-and-a-half decades and recognised a change.

It is a change brought to his door by Arab money. He may privately sniff at that a little. But it is change, all the same.

‘Over the 23 years I’ve been playing City they have always said they are capable of beating us,’ said Ferguson ahead of today’s derby game at Eastlands.

‘A derby creates fantastic optimism and creates noise and comments. And that is what the supporters want to hear.

‘They don’t want to hear (City say) that, “We’ve got no chance of beating United and we’re going to get slaughtered”.

‘But this is a different derby in terms of the position City are in as opposed to years gone by. That’s what makes this one really interesting. City have a chance of being fourth in the league and they also have a chance of beating us.

‘It’s the first time we’ve played City when they have a chance of actually achieving something.

‘They have a chance of getting into the Champions League and there is a definite emphasis on this derby game that’s never been there before in my time here. For City, just being in the competition would be the most exciting thing ever.

‘And of course they could go out and sign 10 players with their buying power. That could change the whole perspective for them.’

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Battle of the big guns: Wayne Rooney (left) clashes with Carlos Tevez in January

Ferguson has played 37 matches against City since arriving at United in November 1986. Having lost just four of his first 30 — a period spanning 20 years — he has tasted defeat three times since Sven Goran Eriksson arrived at Eastlands at the start of the 2007-08 season.

Eriksson is no longer around, of course. Nor is his successor, Mark Hughes. But these men, along with current boss Roberto Mancini, have been in charge of what may be described as the ‘new Manchester City’. The winner in Eriksson’s first derby was scored by a Brazilian, Geovanni. This season an Argentine — former United striker Carlos Tevez —scored twice as City won the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final in January.

City these days are cosmopolitan. They are rich. They are dangerous.

‘Their form over the past few weeks has been excellent,’ admitted Ferguson.

‘They put six goals past Burnley and scored five against Birmingham. Nobody has done that against Birmingham this season.

‘City are in great goalscoring form so the neutrals would say that scenario is fantastic and it makes this game even more fascinating than ever.’

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Victory dance: Emmanuel Adebayor (left) hit two as City ran roughshod over Birmingham

And there are those within the game who feel the Manchester derby may be Ferguson’s last.

At a recent gathering of the League Managers’ Association, much of the talk among men who have known the Scot for years centred on the issue of his retirement. Some firmly suspect he will leave United this summer. Ferguson has told nobody of his plans. If he is to leave sooner than we think then only his wife, Cathy, and United chief executive David Gill will know.

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There is also the issue of overhauling Liverpool’s record of 18 league titles to consider. He recently admitted that that particular goal was ‘in my soul’ and if Chelsea were to win at Tottenham today the prospects of that happening this season will recede further.

‘It is the most pivotal week of the season for four teams,’ he conceded. ‘For us, Chelsea, Tottenham and City. Two for the league title and two going for the Champions League. The scenarios are fantastic.

‘Obviously, we hope we win and Tottenham win. We hope Chelsea lose because it will put us back in the picture. And having seen Tottenham’s performance against Arsenal this week you have to say they are definitely capable of beating Chelsea.’

Ferguson spoke from behind his usual press conference table at United’s Carrington training centre yesterday morning. Later, just a six-iron away over a fence or two, Mancini did his best to concentrate on his own future and that of the club he joined in December.

The Italian is not one for hyperbole but it was easy to agree when he suggested that the next five games ‘are the most important in our history’.

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Eyes on the ball: Mancini has guided City to the cusp of Champions League qualification

Indeed, there is no little tension at City right now. They are closer to finishing in the exclusive top four than they perhaps believed they would be a month or so ago.

A Champions League place is everything to the Barclays Premier League’s nouveaux riches... and they know it.

If a place among Europe’s elite was assured, Mancini would then be allowed to spend handsomely. The really big-name players will want to join. In an instant someone
like Liverpool striker Fernando Torres would become a realistic, attainable target.

Put simply, this is not the time to get anything wrong. ‘It is important because I think if we play in the Champions League next year then we can improve a lot,’ said Mancini.

‘If we do that then I think Manchester City could be an important team in the future.

‘All derbies are important, but this one is especially so. We are going for fourth place and we are very close now.’

The last time Mancini and Ferguson met was in the latter’s office at Old Trafford in February. Wayne Rooney had just steered United into the Carling Cup final with a last-minute goal and Mancini swallowed his angst to talk football and red wine with a
manager he yesterday described as the best in the world.

The rivalry between the pair is just four months old, while the clubs have been going head to head since 1891.

Is this really the most important meeting ever? Put it this way: it will resonate across the land.

drivemein

17-04-2010, 12:45 PM

Michael Carrick - We've not given up on title hopes
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MICHAEL CARRICK insists Manchester United have not thrown in the title towel just yet.

United are four points behind Chelsea, with only four games remaining, but Carrick is looking ahead to the Manchester City encounter with optimism.

“We are not giving up,” he said. “We still have that lifeline and whilst we still have half a chance, we will continue to fight.

“You just have to hope that we can get the right result and things will swing back in our favour.”

There have already been three pulsating clashes between United and City this season, with another tense encounter certain given the respective prizes both sides are still playing for.

“It is more than a local rivalry,” said Carrick.

“It has intensified a lot, understandably with the way things have gone.

“You could see that in the Carling Cup semi-finals. Those two games were brilliant and I am sure it will be something like that tomorrow. Hopefully we will get the same result.”

zudomiriku

17-04-2010, 05:56 PM

Selain hasil pertandingan ini ada 1 hal yg gw risaukan yaitu kondisi Rooney. Apalagi dlm pertandingan bertajuk derby walaupun salah satu klub berada dipapan bawah (misalnya Roma vs Lazio) itu tdk akan mengurangi gengsi dari derby itu sendiri. Setiap derby pasti akan berlangsung keras, adu fisik, tekel2. Yg gw takutkan adalah cedera Rooney yg kembali kambuh krn akan mendapatkan tekel2 keras, apalagi kondisi Rooney yg blom 100% fit, takut aja jika cedera Rooney kembali maka kesempatan dia ikut PD akan senasib dengan DB. Tp semoga dengan kehadiran Rooney nanti akan menaikkan semangat & moral bermain anak2 Setan Merah seperti wkt kehadirannya dlm 2nd leg UCL lawan Muenchen di babak I kmrn. Rooney=goal=glory
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inside_united

17-04-2010, 06:53 PM

Gue sebenarnya sudah menatap musim depan... TAPI

Tanpa bermaksud mengharapkan kesialan buat tim lain,

Kalau memang United benar-benar "KING OF COMEBACK" mungkin pada pertandingan inilah saatnya semua itu dibuktikan, semangat juangnya jangan pernah mati sampai kompetisi berakhir.

Sementara untuk Berbatov sendiri, kalau nanti memang dimainkan, setidaknya mulai melakukan satu langkah ke depan jadi kalau musim depan masih di United bisa berubah nasibnya.

The King

17-04-2010, 06:57 PM

Majuu teruus UNITED! kata2 kita adalah Doa.......!!! 19ELIEVE!:ui2:

icalace

17-04-2010, 06:57 PM

Fergie: Rooney could face City

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Wayne Rooney could return to action against Manchester City on Saturday.

The Manchester United star has been struggling with an ankle problem he aggravated in the second leg of the Champions League clash to Bayern Munich but has trained this week.

If the 24-year-old suffers no reaction he will be in the squad, Ferguson confirmed.

"He has done some work over the last couple of days and we will see how he is for tomorrow's game," said Ferguson, who also confirmed Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand have an outside chance of being involved at Eastlands.

Rooney's name has again been linked with a big-money bid from Real Madrid, who will be looking to reinforce their squad.

Given the huge debts amassed by the Glazer family, plenty of questions have been raised about the Old Trafford club's ability to resist an offer that could match the world record £80million that Real paid them for Cristiano Ronaldo last year.

However, Ferguson was quick to brush off such talk.

"It is the silly season isn't it," said the United boss.

"It always happens at the end of the season. Wayne Rooney will still be here next year."

There was further good news for United, with Owen Hargreaves set to be included in Ferguson's squad for tomorrow's game, giving him the chance to make his first senior appearance in almost 20 months.

Hargreaves' fitness is one of the matters Ferguson must wrestle with this summer as he looks to reshape a squad that has already been bolstered by the signings of Javier Hernandez and Chris Smalling, with more set to follow.

"We have a reasonable structure here. There is nothing wrong with it," said Ferguson.

"We may look at one or two things, but nothing serious.

"It is important not to confuse us with others who have much more buying power. We do not need to worry about them.

"It was the same with Chelsea. We didn't bother ourselves when they were buying. We just try to concentrate on what we are doing."

Ferguson was not referring to any restrictions placed upon him by the Glazer family, but rather City's vast spending power.

The Scot is sure if the Blues finish in the top four it will trigger another huge plunge in the transfer market.

It provides a backdrop to a potentially pivotal day, given Chelsea must also visit City's top-four rivals Tottenham later in the day.

"It is the most significant derby for a long time," said Ferguson.

"City and Spurs are trying to get into the Champions League for the first time in their history.

"It is the first time since I have been manager that we are facing City when they have a genuine chance of achieving something."

City's major attacking threat will be Carlos Tevez, a player who left United amid some acrimony last summer.

Although they are appalled at the South American's choice of club, many Red Devils supporters lament Tevez's departure.

He has already caused problems for his old club, scoring in both legs of the Carling Cup semi-final, which United edged thanks to Wayne Rooney's injury-time winner.

However, Ferguson remains adamant he made the right decision letting Tevez leave.

"I have no regrets about that whatsoever," said the United boss.

"There is no bitterness from me.

"Players leave here from time to time. Some do well, others don't. We move on.

"Carlos had a good first season with us, I must admit. In the second he didn't feature in as many games.

"I cannot dispute that he is having a great goalscoring season."

Sumber: http://www.espnstar.com/football/premier-league/news/detail/item427944/Fergie:-Rooney-could-face-City/

drivemein

17-04-2010, 07:38 PM

Starting Line Up :
Van Der Sar
Neville
Evans
Vidic
Evra
Valencia
Scholes
Fletcher
Gibson
Giggs
Rooney

Subs: Kuszczak, Rafael, O’Shea, Carrick, Nani, Obertan, Berbatov

ecly_watchaa

17-04-2010, 08:14 PM

sejauh ini kerajinan tangan para pemain city mayan
baik hehehe....Tevez dah mulai expert divingnya..gubraakk

drivemein

17-04-2010, 08:52 PM

Mutlak MU menguasai bbk 1. aliran bola bagus,determinasi ok. semangat & mental jg naik pasca seri dr blackburn.
Peluang Fletcher,Rooney,dan Giggs harusnya bisa dihasilkan gol.
Formasi opa SAF berjalan dgn lancar.
Sedikit mengomentari para pemain.
Van Der Sar agak tenang dibelakang.
Scholes come deep to control the game. Good Job Ginger.
Fletcher beroperasi dikiri, sedikit unik.Tp mgkn itu strategi opa utk membantu Evra ngeredam a.johnson.
Gibson,mengapa dirimu melakukan spekulasi trus. Dipikirkan dulu jaraknya,jgn langsung tembak aja.
Vidic ada dimana-mana,tevez-adebayor? Mati kutu.
Evans harus lbh tenang & konsentrasi dibelakang.
Neville sptnya hrs bagi konsentrasi utk nyerang & bertahan. Maklum,lwn yg dihadapi bellamy.
Giggs seharusnya banyak buka ruang,krn dia berposisi diblkg Rooney.
Rooney,i know that you not 100% fit. but, when you on the pitch,our mental rise up.
for Valencia,keep on the good work. you make bridge dizzy.
bbk 2 harus lbh tenang menyelesaikan setiap peluang yg ada.

B E L I E V E
Glory...Glory...Man United...!!!

ecly_watchaa

17-04-2010, 09:39 PM

Scholseeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.... ...........!!!!!!!!!!

giggs26

17-04-2010, 09:40 PM

yes!!!!!

scholes

drivemein

17-04-2010, 09:52 PM

1 tahun tambah kontark, Scholes buat MU masih dijalur perebutan gelar juara..!!
Ginger dari bbk 1 mainnya bagus bgt. konsen & fokus dilini tengah.
Duduk manis dibelakang,ngebantu Vidic & Evans utk tetap tenang dibelakang.
Mengatur tempo permainan & sesekali membantu penyerangan.
Well done Paul Scholes.

He scores goals galore, He scores goals,
He scores goals galore, He scores goals,
He scores goals galore, He scores goals,
Paul Scholes, He scores goals..!!!

wimastio.aryo

17-04-2010, 09:54 PM

GOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!! !!!!!!!!!!! It's Our SCHOLESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

scratch

17-04-2010, 10:02 PM

bang!! headshot! hahaa.. you're dead.. in last minutes.. :P

harylicious

17-04-2010, 10:07 PM

nice scholseyyyyyy.....ciri khas united, ga pernah nyerah sebelum peluit terakhir berbunyi, untuk ke 3 kalinya kita berhasil mengalahkan city melalui gol di menit2 akhir.yg pertama pertemuan pertama premier league oleh gol owen, yg kedua leg ke2 semifinal carling cup dimana gol rooney pun lahir menjelang laga berakhir, yg ketiga barusan terjadi.itulah mental juara yg dimiliki united.jika city mengandalkan uang utk membeli pemain bintang maka united mengandalkan sejarah panjang dan mental juara...kini saatnya kita bilang ke fans city...welcome to manchester...!!!! manchester is a red!!!

theater of dream

17-04-2010, 10:10 PM

he is man of the match
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harylicious

17-04-2010, 10:14 PM

he is man of the match
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who is he???berba?hehehe

scratch

17-04-2010, 10:16 PM

match statistics
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memang harusnya menang hehehee...

drivemein

17-04-2010, 11:49 PM

City 0 United 1
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Paul Scholes scored deep into injury time to give United a dramatic victory in the Manchester derby at Eastlands.

Just as they did at Old Trafford earlier this season, the Reds struck with seconds remaining to keep their Premier League title hopes alive.

Last it was Michael Owen giving United a 4-3 win, this time it was Scholes who headed home a precise and powerful header to seal the win.

Wayne Rooney started for United but didn't seem fully fit.

Early on, having beaten Kolo Toure with a deft piece of skill, the goal opened up for striker, who had scored 34 times before his unfortunate ankle injury.

He dragged the effort wide though, which only increased his frustration, his contribution eventually brought to an end 15 minutes from time when he was replaced by Dimitar Berbatov.

Rooney’s attack on De Jong might have been revenge for a thunderous challenge from the Dutchman on Patrice Evra, which set the tone for an opening period high on energy but low on goalmouth incident.

A bulldog of a midfielder, De Jong gave United little time to settle on the ball, and though the visitors had plenty of possession, much of their passing was of a sideways variety.

Only Antonio Valencia looked as though he could cause the Blues significant problems.

Having escaped a penalty-box handball that went unseen by Atkinson and, apparently, the entire United team, returning full-back Wayne Bridge was undone by the Ecuador man just before the break.

Valencia danger

Valencia squeezed a cross through to the near post where Giggs was alert enough to make contact, but lacked the power to beat Shay Given with a low flick.

City seemed to have more movement but invariably ran into a defensive brick wall.

Against his old club, Carlos Tevez curled an early free-kick towards the top corner only for Edwin van der Sar to make an excellent save.

It turned out to be the sum total of first-half efforts on goal from Roberto Mancini’s men, a fizzing low cross from Craig Bellamy not much to enthuse about considering his team had scored 11 times in their last two outings.

The was no discernable improvement - either in the overall quality or Rooney’s temper - in the opening minutes of the second-half.

It did Rooney no credit at all that when he was kicked by Vincent Kompany, he rolled around in apparent agony then jumped to his feet and ran off without a problem once the yellow card had been brandished.

City had more speed and a flowing move, started by Emmanuel Adebayor and inevitably involving Tevez, ended when Craig Bellamy crashed a shot into the side-netting.

Shortly afterwards, the Blues had a penalty appeal turned down.

Gareth Barry could be accused of making too much of minimal contact by Gary Neville. There was certainly contact though, and not with the ball on Neville’s part.

The crowd were still digesting that incident when Giggs got on the end of a long ball beyond the City defence and would have been clean through if he had not been confronted immediately by Given, whose goal was threatened by Berbatov with a deft header shortly afterwards.

It then took the interventions of Nemanja Vidic and Darren Fletcher to ensure a goalmouth scramble caused by Van der Sar’s ill-advised charge to meet a cross did not ended in disaster for the visitors.

This flurry of activity gave the impression of a game finally heading somewhere. It took Scholes to find the map.

drivemein

17-04-2010, 11:51 PM

City 0 United 1: Player ratings
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VAN DER SAR: Rarely had to extend himself but ninth minute stop from Tevez's free kick was crucial. Almost ruined it with poor flapped effort at late corner 7

NEVILLE: Worries that the veteran would be left gasping for air attempting to keep up with Bellamy never materialised. Played it with his head 7

EVANS: Drafted in for Ferdinand and generally the England captain couldn't have done a better job against Adebayor 7

VIDIC: Often without Ferdinand he doesn't look as solid but the Serb stood firm aerially and on floor 7

EVRA: The Frenchman was back to his better form and quelled the Johnson threat, then Wright-Phillips and still set up winner 8

VALENCIA: His one-to-one with Bridge never developed into anything major. Only had a couple of crosses that caused Blues problems 7

SCHOLES: Those who wondered why hed just got a new contract saw why in first half particularly. Not same impact on second until ghosted in for typical winner 7

FLETCHER: His studs didnt miss flattening a blade of the Eastlands grass as he fought to make it an equal engine room battle 7

GIBSON: Never really got the ball in his shooting range and that reduced his effectiveness and impact on the match greatly 6

GIGGS: Too many attempted little deft touches from the elder statesman failed to come off 6

ROONEY: The on-fire Rooney before his ankle lay off would have swallowed up his golden 41st minute chance. He never caused City any other moment of serious concern 6

Subs:

Nani (sub Gibson 59) Lively effort 6

Berbatov (sub Rooney 74) Put City on back foot 6

Obertan (sub Valencia 80) Hand in winner 6

Carrick, Rafael, OShea, Kuszczak not used

Goals:

City: None

United: Scholes (93)

Bookings:

City: Kompany (54) Johnson (57)

United: Evra (77)

Referee: Martin Atkinson - No real contentious issues to bother him. 7

Attendance: 47,019

drivemein

17-04-2010, 11:53 PM

Fergie hails evergreen Scholes
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Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Paul Scholes for keeping Manchester United’s Barclays Premier League title hopes alive.

Scholes scored in the third minute of injury time to settle the Manchester derby at Eastlands 1-0 in United’s favour and keep the reigning champions in sight of leaders Chelsea.

Ferguson said the title would have been out of sight had United been held to a draw.

He told Sky Sports: “It would have been very, very difficult if we had not won.

“I think we deserved to win the match, no question, but I couldn’t see a goal coming.

“I decided to put Scholes a bit further forward and it paid off.

“He was man of the match today, he was wonderful, he’s such a skilful player.”

Ferguson also paid tribute to the influence of Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville.

He added: “The experience in these games in definitely important and can be vital in helping other players as well as their own contribution.”

Neville said United needed a positive result after the disappointment of their Champions League exit.

He added: “We were hoping for something today as we had not had a great two weeks. Scholesy had passed them to death all day and gives us a little bit of life.

“We just have to hope someone does us a favour.”

Scholes’ performance in midfield had helped United dominate the match in a game of few chances.

Scholes said: “I think we were the team pressing to try to score and fortunately we were lucky enough to win the game with not much time left.

“It’s nice to win any game against City and away from home especially.”

drivemein

17-04-2010, 11:56 PM

Neville: We needed that
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Not for the first time in his successful career, Gary Neville's face said at all when the final whistle blew at Eastlands following the fourth dramatic derby of this exhilarating season.

Just when United's title hopes looked dead and buried, Paul Scholes popped up to instead bury a header and end a difficult run of results for the Reds in the best possible way. The way the players celebrated, with backroom staff and substitutes racing onto the pitch to join in, was perfectly understandable says Neville.

"We weren’t getting carried away at the end – if you win a derby in that manner, four games from the end of the season, to give yourself a hope of still winning the title, then obviously you’re going to be excited," Gary told MUTV.

"Obviously there are always question marks at this club when you lose matches. Today we’re delighted we’ve won that game in such a manner.

"I think the celebration was about coming out of a difficult two or three weeks. And winning the derby means everything, to us, to the players, the fans. It’s something that we needed. We definitely needed that as a club.”

Like his manager, Gary felt the Reds merited all three points against Manchester City, citing his team's greater number of goalscoring opportunities.

"I thought we deserved to win, from the chances we had in the first half for Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney and a couple of chances in the second half," assessed the skipper.

"They had a couple as well but I do think we deserved to win. Sometimes you have to watch it back on TV to see if that’s true or not because in the game itself it’s difficult to know if that’s a correct statement. But I felt during the game we had the chances to win it."

In the end, one chance was enough - thanks in part to a solid defensive performance.

"Nemanja Vidic and Jonny Evans were both excellent. And when we keep a clean sheet, we always think we can win a game because we can always score goals."

Paul Scholes may not score as many goals as he did earlier in his career, but Neville was delighted to see his long-time colleague get one when it really mattered - on the day after he signed a new contract to keep him at United for another year.

"He deserves it. He’s passed them to death from the first minute until the last. Then in injury time he’s gone forward and scored a goal. It was a perfect performance from a really great player."

drivemein

17-04-2010, 11:58 PM

Pujian Fergie untuk Scholes, Neville & Giggs
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Manchester - Sir Alex Ferguson puas dengan penampilan legiun veterannya. Bukan hanya memuji Paul Scholes, si pencetak gol semata wayang Manchester United ke gawang Manchester City, Fergie juga menyanjung Gary Neville dan Ryan Giggs.

Scholes mencetak gol kemenangan untuk 'Setan Merah' dalam derby kota Manchester, Sabtu (17/4/2010). Umpan silang Patrice Evra, sukses diteruskan Scholes dengan tandukan untuk menceplos masuk ke dalam gawang City dengan waktu injury time babak II tinggal tersisa 20 detik lagi.

"Saya memutuskan untuk menempatkan Scholes sedikit ke depan dan itu terbayar. Dialah man of the match, dia luar biasa, benar-benar pemain dengan kemampuan hebat," puji Fergie di Sky Sports.

Pujian dari manajer MU asal Skotlandia tersebut bukan hanya ditujukan buat Scholes semata. Fergie juga memberi nilai positif buat pengaruh Ryan Giggs dan Gary Neville di dalam pertandingan.

"Pengalaman di pertandingan (sengit) semacam ini sudah pasti penting dan bisa vital dalam membantu pemain lain, selain tentu ditambah dengan kontribusi mereka sendiri," tuntas Fergie.

Ketiganya termasuk di dalam jajaran pemain paling veteran di MU. Di antara ketiganya, Giggs adalah yang tertua dengan usia 36 tahun sementara Scholes dan Neville sama-sama setahun lebih muda dari Giggs.

Saat menghadapi City, ketiga pemain veteran tersebut bermain penuh selama 2x45 menit plus injury time.

theater of dream

18-04-2010, 12:00 AM

who is he???berba?hehehe

obviously paul scholes boy...anyway berba in, united win
http://img.kaskus.us/images/kaskusmobile_hp.gif

Indro Sulistyo

18-04-2010, 12:08 AM

hari ini gw puji neville setinggi langit deh....!!

Good job man...!! hahaha.........

:beer::beer::beer::beer:

icalace

18-04-2010, 12:26 AM

hari ini gw puji neville setinggi langit deh....!!

Good job man...!! hahaha.........

:beer::beer::beer::beer:

setuju bro.....bener banget dah....mati tuh bellamy...ampe gk bsa nembak dengan bener..hehehe :devil1:

theater of dream

18-04-2010, 12:42 AM

ya class of 92 proved that they arent over yet...
http://img.kaskus.us/images/kaskusmobile_hp.gif

hendiplast

18-04-2010, 12:50 AM

http://superfletch.tumblr.com/photo/1280/528468289/1/tumblr_l1157bVcon1qagkw7

http://russiawithlove.tumblr.com/photo/1280/528278829/1/tumblr_l110daxKue1qzj37j

proud to be UNITED Fans :happy:

cr7lover

18-04-2010, 01:11 AM

thank you scholessss ur the herooo!!!
lets hope Spurs can beat chelsea!

MTG_7

18-04-2010, 01:19 AM

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l112hee6lt1qa3s1no1_500.jpg

THANK GOD FOR SCHOLES!!

rondwisan

18-04-2010, 02:19 AM

setress sepanjang pertandingan ..., ampe kurang beberapa detik ..., gokil Scholes ... \m/

ridho_htrk

18-04-2010, 02:34 AM

What A Night!!

United win at the last time
Chelsea Lost against Spurs andd... Terry was Sent Off!!!

Yeahhh!! GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!!

Mahesa_Jenar

18-04-2010, 02:52 AM

Mak nyus banget Gol di menit terakhir Injury Time...
Paling bentar lagi ABU bakal komentar : Kok United melulu sih yang dapet injury time lebih panjang...??

(Then you can go to hell hey ABU...!!!!)

Lebih Mak nyus lagi, Chelsea putus lawan Spurs.. Sayang Pavlyuchenko punya empat peluang emas gak satupun masuk... Grrhhh...

(ABC (Asal Bukan Chelsea) mode ON)

Dhie_Cantona07

18-04-2010, 02:58 AM

Great Moment...
Gabriel Obertan >> Patrick Evra >> Paul Scholes ( Heading )....GOAL!!!!

:muscarf:
:mudance:
:beer: 4 to night GLORY...GLORY...GLORY UNITED!!!

Max25

18-04-2010, 03:15 AM

Great Moment...
Gabriel Obertan >> Patrick Evra >> Paul Scholes ( Heading )....GOAL!!!!

:muscarf:
:mudance:
:beer: 4 to night GLORY...GLORY...GLORY UNITED!!!

yoi bro mala kalo gk salah sblm ke GO26, paul scholes sendiri yang merancang serangan dari tengah :thumbup:

ferly_Liemz

18-04-2010, 03:23 AM

Red Devils 07

18-04-2010, 03:34 AM

malam yang indah...

United menang derby manchester... MANCHESTER IS RED....

chelsea kalah...

what a wonderful night...

NdeGue

18-04-2010, 04:39 AM

PUAS SANGADH TUK MALAM INI!!!
:muflag:

bitx

18-04-2010, 05:07 AM

manteplah semalam
class off 92 emang maknyozzz

fredrian.seven

18-04-2010, 06:34 AM

setress sepanjang pertandingan ..., ampe kurang beberapa detik ..., gokil Scholes ... \m/

setuju.. 90 menit tegang tapi 3 menit yang menghapus semua tegang itu.apalagi spurs menang jadi bener2 malem minggu yang sempurna.
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Max25

18-04-2010, 08:10 AM

:devil2: Ferguson Red Army..clap clap clap..Ferguson Red Army..clap clap clap.. :devil2:
http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/sp/empics/20100417/14/1872074916-17042010141313.jpg

@VDS hiiiiiiiiii....keren buangedd ni goalkeeper sperti penjaga gawang 20an :P wktu tangkap freekick tevez....ajib tu terbangnya :wowcaem:
@Evans Cool boy.. masi sempet gocek2 bola dpn teves d kotak penalty auuhhh
@GN2 permainan terbaiknya keluar biar di provoke trus bellamy ttp ok, kudu byk blajar ni dik rafael hahaa..
@Vidic sperti biasa tangguh dlm bertahan, adebayor gak berkutik
@Evra ahhhhh cakep banged ntu assist, rajin membantu serangan jg..,mulai direpotkan kala SWP masuk
@Gibson dpt pengalaman derby niy, smoga k dpannya bs baiik lg kmrin jarang dpt ksempatan tendangan bola jarak jauh kesukaanya
@Fletcher Petarung sejatiii hehehehe
@Valencia tusukan2nya ttp jadi andalan, sperti goal di eastland kala carling cup bs sj terulang kl om giggsy mengoptimalkannya
@Giggs masi dengan visi dan misi permainannya yaa
@Rooney cukup menyita perhatian lini belakang city, minim peluang jg semalam
@Scholes MOTM, MVP dehhhh ane masi gak bs nyembunyiin kebahagian wktu om pol berdiri free dari tengah..clingak clinguk kiri kanan ternyata obertan dah siap.. PS18..Obertan..gocek dikit..umpan Evra control sedikit..crossing bola..liat giggsy dan berbatov mendapat perhatian extra / mendapat penjagaan ketat.. gak liat om pol dgn BRILIANTTT menyundul bola...deesssss Goallllllllll mantabbbs :-bd

Glory Glory Man United

satori_giggsy11

18-04-2010, 09:35 AM

What a saturday night!!!!

There's only one manchester in england... And it's always the red one!!!!

Welcome to manchester...

tumpal_oneunited

18-04-2010, 09:51 AM

Only ONE MANCHESTER,,that's MANCHESTER UNITED..!! :muscarf:

Malam minggu yang menyenangkan neh..
MU menang, chelsea kalah..
Mantabs... :thumbup:

Pas nonton,,cukup menegangkan juga seh..
Gol tak kunjung datang,,hingga akhir nye di menit trerakhir tambahan waktu,,Paul Scholes datang dengan sundulannya.....dan GOOOOOOOLLLLLLL.... :mudance:

Glory..Glory..Man United..!! :muflag:

erwien.batosay

18-04-2010, 10:05 AM

This Is It
Derby Hero
The Ginger Assasin

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/04/17/article-1266748-092CB4BE000005DC-264_468x294.jpg

http://www.top-footballer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/paul-scholes-wallpaper.jpg

bayuyuyayu

18-04-2010, 10:53 AM

yang kaya gini nih yang bisa disebut

PUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSS:muflag:

and1

18-04-2010, 11:24 AM

Mak nyus banget Gol di menit terakhir Injury Time...
Paling bentar lagi ABU bakal komentar : Kok United melulu sih yang dapet injury time lebih panjang...??

kalo msh ada yg komen injury time :serbu::serbu::serbu::serbu::serbu: tu ABU

gol scholes sblm menit ke-3 injury time

beckz_on7

18-04-2010, 01:18 PM

lagi2 injury time...
lagi2 paul "the ginger prince" scholes...
lagi2 chelsea kalah....
lagi2 BPL title... 19believe...

lagi..lagi..lagi..

idhay

18-04-2010, 01:28 PM

Hahaha, gw ga bisa nonton krn ada acara penting, trus jam 10 cek livescore, ga nyangka skor yg terpajang disana 90+2 O-1 scholes! Senangnya.. Kayaknya rugi bgt ya ga nonton?! Uda gt chelsea kalah.. Sempurna.. ;)
http://img.kaskus.us/images/kaskusmobile_hp.gif

rondwisan

18-04-2010, 01:31 PM

@opa : stres ampe angkat2 kursi ya? Wakakaka
Sbnrnya kl qt bs manfaatin peluang,qt bs unggul dr babak pertama..tp mang gol2 ky gn yg bkn united d benci bnyk org....hahahahaha
http://img.kaskus.us/images/kaskusmobile_hp.gif

ngangkat2x kursi ama anakna CG ..., hehehe ... :):D
ampyun ampyun CG :peace:

ampe pas pul diwarning temen2x GF
- Mas Ron, menang yo menang tapi jangan anarkis dunk
+ halah sopo yg anarkis
- lha kuwi sampe angkat2x kursi
+ yee, klo diangkat doang tuh gak anarkis yoo, kecuali klo tuh kursi dibantung2x :hammer:

jaxians

18-04-2010, 02:05 PM

obviously paul scholes boy...anyway berba in, united win
http://img.kaskus.us/images/kaskusmobile_hp.gif

hehehe, Berba ada yang bilang gak perlu dijaga TAPI saat gol tersebut Berba di jaga sampe 2 orang malah ... dan Scholes jadi punya ruang yang cukup buat cetak gol.

sedih dan gembira jadi satu
gembira ya sudah pasti karena hasilnya :mudance:
tapi SEDIH karena takut musim depan masih haruskah mengandalkan angkatan 92 ?

thanks to Tevez yang sudah begitu kalem dalam pertandingan tersebut, masih cinta MU kah dan ingin MU yang meraih trophy nanti ? >:D<

Mahesa_Jenar

18-04-2010, 02:53 PM

ngangkat2x kursi ama anakna CG ..., hehehe ... :):D
ampyun ampyun CG :peace:

ampe pas pul diwarning temen2x GF
- Mas Ron, menang yo menang tapi jangan anarkis dunk
+ halah sopo yg anarkis
- lha kuwi sampe angkat2x kursi
+ yee, klo diangkat doang tuh gak anarkis yoo, kecuali klo tuh kursi dibantung2x :hammer:

Nggak nyangka Paklik Roni bisa juga anarkis... huahahahaha

tapi udah terbayar lunas semua ke anarkis an nya Paklik....

1 9elieve....!!!
THE BATTLE IS NOT OVER YET....

ferly_Liemz

18-04-2010, 03:34 PM

iye,mana pas gol ud kaya mw hancurin GF gt suasananya...gw rasa kl itu d bkn event dan yg dtg ky waktu lawan arsenal,bisa closed tuh GF wakakaka semua ky siap mw makan org gt wakakakaka

Is not over yet,jadi jgn ampe kepeleset lg...doakan yg jd lawan nya chelsea 3 partai selanjutnya bs menang..Dan qt harus tetap fokus menang:-)
http://img.kaskus.us/images/kaskusmobile_hp.gif

GloryGloryWR

18-04-2010, 03:35 PM

Untung aj Ad gol Scholes, syang Wazza kta blum menemukan peforma terbaiknya saat Lwn Shitty, mKlum lah, bru Pulih, Tar lwn Tottenham Wazza psti kmbli Cetak, Gw ykin Duet Berbatov-Rooney bkl menjdi momok buat Spurs yg bru Euforia mnglhkn Chelsea dn Arsenal.

johanesbrain

18-04-2010, 10:56 PM

So dramatic, mengingat menit-menit akhir city kehilangan konsentrasi mengawal United! but this is Our games! Our Moment to bring cup for 4th again and again!!!

Thanks to Paul Scholes!!!

inside_united

19-04-2010, 03:32 AM

...anyway berba in, united win
http://img.kaskus.us/images/kaskusmobile_hp.gif

Ini statement serius apa becanda ya?

dancoloveunited

19-04-2010, 08:24 AM

yuk... untuk soal ini, kita lanjut di thread BERBAFLOP...

B4YU

19-04-2010, 09:44 AM

memperoleh 3 point krusial dan disaat pesaing jatuh dua duanya...

ya memang Scholes kemaren jadi yang terbaik dan itu juga gw lihat karena strategi SAF yang menaruh dia sebagai DM di belakang duet Gibson dan Fletcher

sejak babak pertama United mampu mendominasi serangan dan serangan itu mayoritas berasal dari sisi kanan atau tepatnya tempat Valencia .. dan sementara di sisi kiri dimana disitu Giggs yg di formasi awal harusnya lebih sering menempati posisi tsb justru sering tidak dalam poisisinya dan justru lebih sering Evra yang menempati posisi tsb... karena City cuma mengandalkan 3 pemain di depan saja tanpa ada bantuan dari gelandang2 mereka .. jadi lini pertahanan MU babak pertama juga kurang teruji selaen faktor marking ketat Vidic terhadap Ade dan juga Evans pada Tevez...

nah dari situ di babak kedua ternyata tidak ada perubahan dan otomatis menurut gw jelas terjadi penurunan penguasaan permainan yang dilakukan oleh City terutama memasuki menit 80

gimana Neville yang terlihat cuma bisa pasrah ketika Bellamy berlari kenceng dan untung dia masih egois karena lebih pilih shooting drpd umpan ke Tevez..

dan menit2 terakhir United di tekan dengan hebatnya... dan injury time 3 menit pun mungkin fans United juga sedikit was2 termasuk gw.. karena team lagi di tekan dengan bertubi tubi...

dan beruntung 1 serangan balik di menit terakhir bisa berbuah gol...bukan karena faktor Berba masuk lalu menang menurut gw tapi lebih karena konsentrasi pemain City yg lagi asyik2 nya mampu menekan United bertubi tubi

dan selamat utk Scholes mgkn sebagai kado perpanjangan kontraknya..

tapi harus tetap waspada... utk next match lawan Spurs karena setelah itu saya melihat match spurs vs chelsea dimana permainan Bale n Modric begitu dominan di sisi kiri ... dimana Bale dengan asyiktnya bisa meliuk liuk di setiap permainannya

mudah2 an bek kanan kita tidak lengah... karena di match kemaren Spurs sering bertumpu ke sisi kiri mereka untuk menyerang....