United line up Ron bid and close in on mane deal
Monday, April 30, 2012
Breaking news '; Hazard i want to move to England
Hazard told French tv last night he wants to move to England in the Summer '' I want to move to England my mind is made up now ' he told French tv '; If we win toinght '' against City Live Hazard Updates will be back Tomorrow ' same as Live Wesley Sneijder Updates last Summer only this Summer is Hazard stay tuned and contact me on twitter for the lested Gossip on Hazard
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Breaking news '; Martin Ferguson is watching Hazard toinght a long with City';
Mufc777com has learned toinght '' Martin Ferguson is watching Hazard toinght a long with City Scouts keep you posted the war is now on for him
Dortmund Kagawa's wont sign a new deal and United close in on him now
Kagawa's "future open" at Dortmund
- Shinji Kagawa joined Dortmund from Cerezo Osaka in the summer of 2010
- He has netted twelve goals in the Bundesliga this season and provided the assist on eight more
- But will he still be wearing the BVB colours next season?
Dortmund - In a guest appearance on the football talk show Sky90 on Sunday, Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc addressed the recent speculation surrounding the future of midfield star Shinji Kagawa
"We've gotten down to brass tacks with him and his agent over the past few days. As it stands at the moment, he won't be accepting our offer of a contract extension," Zorc said.
Describing the future of the 23-year-old Japanese international as "completely open" at this stage, Zorc explained that, "We're in an ongoing dialogue with him and his agent. But we're now planning on a dual-track basis and will be operating on the premise that from this point on, there could be offers coming in for him. I should say as well that we're under no financial pressure to sell him." That said, Zorc added, offers above a "certain magnitude" would make the transfer of a player whose contract runs out in 2013 "a matter of economic common sense."
At the same time, the sporting director stressed that, "Shinji isn't messing us around. He has a career plan and the promised land of England in the back of his mind. We'll see what happens in the days and weeks ahead."
Zorc also spoke about comments allegedly emanating from Robert Lewandowski's agent that the Polish striker's future beyond the finals of Euro 2012 was still uncertain, saying, "I can relieve him of that uncertainty. Robert's contract runs until 2014 and I'll even go as far as to say that he'll be playing for Borussia Dortmund the season after next as well."
As far as Lewandowski's fellow forward Lucas Barrios is concerned however, Zorc admitted that BVB's top scorer in each of the two previous seasons "can hardly be expected to be satisfied with his current sporting situation... we'll get together and try to find a reasonable solution."
Zorc - Under no pressure to sell
Describing the future of the 23-year-old Japanese international as "completely open" at this stage, Zorc explained that, "We're in an ongoing dialogue with him and his agent. But we're now planning on a dual-track basis and will be operating on the premise that from this point on, there could be offers coming in for him. I should say as well that we're under no financial pressure to sell him." That said, Zorc added, offers above a "certain magnitude" would make the transfer of a player whose contract runs out in 2013 "a matter of economic common sense."
At the same time, the sporting director stressed that, "Shinji isn't messing us around. He has a career plan and the promised land of England in the back of his mind. We'll see what happens in the days and weeks ahead."
Lewandowski staying, talks with Barrios
Zorc also spoke about comments allegedly emanating from Robert Lewandowski's agent that the Polish striker's future beyond the finals of Euro 2012 was still uncertain, saying, "I can relieve him of that uncertainty. Robert's contract runs until 2014 and I'll even go as far as to say that he'll be playing for Borussia Dortmund the season after next as well."
As far as Lewandowski's fellow forward Lucas Barrios is concerned however, Zorc admitted that BVB's top scorer in each of the two previous seasons "can hardly be expected to be satisfied with his current sporting situation... we'll get together and try to find a reasonable solution."
Friday, April 27, 2012
United close in on -kagawa According to Reportes in Germany
http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/shinji-kagawa/ultimatum-an-den-japaner-23868626.bild.html
press the link and you will go it is in German but press the English translate for you
press the link and you will go it is in German but press the English translate for you
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Breaking news '; Evans could miss derby while fergie is pondering on Vidc '
Is understood toinght Evans could miss the city game on Monday and there is Roumer going around Vidc is ready to play on Monday we will wait and see what happens
EXCLUSIVE 'United close in on Hazard as Official Talks being with his Reps
Exclusive '; Reported by Brian Ahern Based in Cork an Exclusive on Hazard to United
Mufc.777.com has Exclusive being told early today that United are in Official talks with Hazard Reps a source close to the deal told our sources a deal is being close to being agreed '''
Talks are on the way with his Reps it is our understanding United reps have meet with Hazard Reps several times this month and are at the piont now were there close to agreeing personal terms with United there is interest from other clubs the likes of Spurs and City but United lead the race cos United have made a 33 million bid early this January to feed of interest from Chelsea who were close to signing him in January but Lille wanted more money at the time ''' the deal is getting closer and will be done as soon as the season over once terms agreed United then will open Official talks with Lille and hope to agree deal fast ' it is understood United have first place to sign for excample if City came in with a bid they will have to match United bid of 33 million and in agreement Lille can turn city down if they do as United have offerd first '' aft
er that then it is anyone go but United are clear leading the way for him to United this Summer ''
June ''' June '''
Hazard move is a lot closer than many of you think
we will keep you infromend when we get more news on it ''
the source told us this evening '''
if any Transfer on Hazard just ask us on
Mufc.777.com has Exclusive being told early today that United are in Official talks with Hazard Reps a source close to the deal told our sources a deal is being close to being agreed '''
Talks are on the way with his Reps it is our understanding United reps have meet with Hazard Reps several times this month and are at the piont now were there close to agreeing personal terms with United there is interest from other clubs the likes of Spurs and City but United lead the race cos United have made a 33 million bid early this January to feed of interest from Chelsea who were close to signing him in January but Lille wanted more money at the time ''' the deal is getting closer and will be done as soon as the season over once terms agreed United then will open Official talks with Lille and hope to agree deal fast ' it is understood United have first place to sign for excample if City came in with a bid they will have to match United bid of 33 million and in agreement Lille can turn city down if they do as United have offerd first '' aft
er that then it is anyone go but United are clear leading the way for him to United this Summer ''
June ''' June '''
Hazard move is a lot closer than many of you think
we will keep you infromend when we get more news on it ''
the source told us this evening '''
if any Transfer on Hazard just ask us on
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
EXCLUSIVE '; Psg Line up Evra bid
Mufc.777.com has being told Psg set for talks with United for Evra a source told us'' yes it is true United told Evra agent to look for another club as his contract runs out next season '' Psg set to table a 12 million bid for him '' Mufc.777.com has learned today '' some how i cant see this being true
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Hazard i am Flattered: what fergie said about me
Eden Hazard happy to listen to Manchester United offer
Lille star Eden Hazard has admitted he will listen to any offer from Manchester United that may come in the summer.
Flattered: Lille's forward Eden Hazard (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed to French radio station RMC that he watched Hazard in action last month and the Belgian has responded to say that he would have to consider any offer put to him.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Hazard said: 'I am flattered by the compliment coming from the top manager in world football.
'I did not know he was at the game to be honest but no one knew he came to watch me because I was not aware.
'Manchester United are a very top team and anyone would listen to them.'
The United boss confirmed that he watched the highly-rated forward in action against Lyon and told the radio station just how impressed he was with him.
'When I went to watch Lyon versus Lille, last time, of course I saw Hazard playing but also other players which is part of my job,' said the Scot.
'I can confirm Hazard is a very good player, he has so many qualities, he is very fast over the first ten metres.'
Many of Europe's elite clubs, including Arsenal and Tottenham, are said to be on the trail of the 21-year-old with United the latest to be linked with a move in the summer.
Hazard joined the French champions in 2007 and is currently the joint-second highest goalscorer with Nene of Paris Saint-Germain on 16 goals.
Oliver Giroud of Montpellier leads the scoring charts with 20 goals.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Hazard said: 'I am flattered by the compliment coming from the top manager in world football.
'I did not know he was at the game to be honest but no one knew he came to watch me because I was not aware.
'Manchester United are a very top team and anyone would listen to them.'
The United boss confirmed that he watched the highly-rated forward in action against Lyon and told the radio station just how impressed he was with him.
'When I went to watch Lyon versus Lille, last time, of course I saw Hazard playing but also other players which is part of my job,' said the Scot.
'I can confirm Hazard is a very good player, he has so many qualities, he is very fast over the first ten metres.'
Many of Europe's elite clubs, including Arsenal and Tottenham, are said to be on the trail of the 21-year-old with United the latest to be linked with a move in the summer.
Hazard joined the French champions in 2007 and is currently the joint-second highest goalscorer with Nene of Paris Saint-Germain on 16 goals.
Oliver Giroud of Montpellier leads the scoring charts with 20 goals.
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EXCLUSIVE '; Man United make a 10 million bid for Junior Hoilett'';
d Mufc.777.com has being told by sources United close in on Junior Hoilett as it understood by our sources we have made 10 million for him with personal terms already agreed '' the source told us United have made a 10 million bid for him and terms with agent have being agreed months ago ' it was taught Junior Hoilett was heading to Spurs ''Junior agent will get a hughe cut out of the deal worth nearly 6 million as he is a free agent and while Rovers will get something out of the deal as well '
meanwhile Gill has meet with Hazard Reps this month and there close to agreeing personal terms then we can make a move for him once the season is over
meanwhile Gill has meet with Hazard Reps this month and there close to agreeing personal terms then we can make a move for him once the season is over
Monday, April 23, 2012
Rafael Dropped for Title winner According to the Mirror';
Mufc.777.com has read Tomorrow papers already and Rafa has being Dropped According to the Mirror with Smalling set to come in against City in must Result game for United after Stupid Definding against Everton
Fergie tells media he went to watch Hazard '; Source Goal..com
Sir Alex Ferguson impressed with Hazard
The Red Devils boss watched the 21-year-old Belgian in action for Lille in a recent Ligue 1 match and admitted he was particularly impressed with the forward's acceleration
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By Kavan Young
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he has been keeping an eye on Lille winger Eden Hazard.
The 70-year-old attended the French side's recent 2-1 defeat against Lyon, with the Scot admitting that a number of players were the focus of his attention, but he was particularly impressed with the Belgium international.
Sir Alex told French radio station RMC: "I came to watch Lille play Lyon and followed Hazard of course, along with other players.
"He is a very good player who has many qualities. He is particularly fast over the first 10 yards."
The Red Devils boss was also questioned about France manager Laurent Blanc, a former United player who has been linked as a potential successor to him at Old Trafford.
Sir Alex continued: "I get asked this question very often,”
“When he played in Manchester [2001-03], he followed very carefully our training methods. He is a very clever. He has qualities as a coach needs since he made 'les Bleus' a winning
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The 70-year-old attended the French side's recent 2-1 defeat against Lyon, with the Scot admitting that a number of players were the focus of his attention, but he was particularly impressed with the Belgium international.
Sir Alex told French radio station RMC: "I came to watch Lille play Lyon and followed Hazard of course, along with other players.
"He is a very good player who has many qualities. He is particularly fast over the first 10 yards."
The Red Devils boss was also questioned about France manager Laurent Blanc, a former United player who has been linked as a potential successor to him at Old Trafford.
Sir Alex continued: "I get asked this question very often,”
“When he played in Manchester [2001-03], he followed very carefully our training methods. He is a very clever. He has qualities as a coach needs since he made 'les Bleus' a winning
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Breaking news '; Welback agrees a five year deal
Mufc.777.com has learned Welback has signed a new deal with a five year contract £45,000-a-week he will be getting week
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Tomorrow Mirror '; United set for cut price Baines move
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EXCLUSIVE: United plan cut-price £5m move for Baines http://bit.ly/IfYaRT
EXCLUSIVE '; Clyne set to sign a five year deal with United soon';
Mufc.777.com sources understands Clyne has agreed a deal in princple with a five year deal being drawn up a source close to the deal told our sources last night
The deal is nearly done Place will get 1.5 million out of the deal '' he will sign a five year with United this month '' it is being drawn up the contract '' talks are ungoing for a while now ''; United watched Clyne over a year now and feel now is the right time to move for him he could go back out loan again but if he has a good per Season he could change the Manger mind with the half of time be on Hoildays after Euros he knows he grab his chance when there is half of team missing ''
The deal is nearly done Place will get 1.5 million out of the deal '' he will sign a five year with United this month '' it is being drawn up the contract '' talks are ungoing for a while now ''; United watched Clyne over a year now and feel now is the right time to move for him he could go back out loan again but if he has a good per Season he could change the Manger mind with the half of time be on Hoildays after Euros he knows he grab his chance when there is half of team missing ''
Clyne above to Pen a five year deal';
Mufc777.com has also being told Hazard deal is talkeing shape '' with no bid from United expected until after the season ends '' but talks are ungoing with agent ''
Friday, April 20, 2012
EXCLUSIVE '; Man United scouts watch muniain in last night game ';
Mufc.777.com has being told United send Scouts to watch muniain '; United set lodged a 25 million for him in the few weeks ' watch the space
Breaking news '; Fergie we have agreed terms with Pogba agent ';
Fergie '; we have agree terms with Pogba agent but it is know down to the boy on were he wants to go
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Gill '; Interesting Summer ahead
Gill's 'interesting' summer
David Gill admits it will be an interesting summer after an exciting, if tense, end to the campaign.
The club's chief executive, speaking on a visit of various local projects that formed part of the Manchester United Foundation's Impact Report, is obviously hoping Sir Alex's side hold their nerve in the title run-in before conducting any business regarding transfers and new contracts during the close season.
In an exclusive interview with ManUtd.com, Gill was asked if he would have settled for the current position of chasing a 13th title in 20 years when the Barclays Premier League commenced. "I think we all would," he replied. "It's been an amazing run and it's going to be a tense end to the season. If we do it, it will be fantastic.
"This time of year's not good [for the nerves]. You do get tense but we've done very well and are in good shape now - five points ahead with four games to go. It's going to be tight but it's been wonderful."
When quizzed on whether it will be another busy summer in terms of any deals and contracts, he stressed: "We're looking at all that. The work goes on all year round but obviously intensifies as we come to the end of the season in terms of players.
"There's various contracts we've got to do, we'll look at some acquisitions and there will be some players who will leave. It's an interesting time."
More from David Gill will appear in Friday's Red View newsletter and Sunday's official matchday programme.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Tomorrow Mirror '; United Set up De Marcos Chase
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EXCLUSIVE: United step up De Marcos chase http://mirr.im/JbPlf8 #transfers
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De Gea Thanks fans for Support
18/04/2012 15:00, Report by Gemma Thompson
De Gea hails fan support
David De Gea says the United fans have played a big part in helping turn his debut season at Old Trafford into one of the success stories of the campaign.Despite a difficult start following his summer move from Atletico Madrid, the Spanish goalkeeper has been one of United's star man this term, particularly since the turn of the year.
Six clean sheets out of the last seven has helped propel the Reds into pole position at the top of the table and De Gea says he is very grateful for the support he has received from the United faithful.
"It is always a positive when the fans are behind you. It is something I can sense when I am out there on the field," he told ManUtd.com.
"It always helps you feel more relaxed and it is a source of extra motivation when you know the fans are right behind you and rooting for you.
"But all that aside, it is just a case of getting your head down, keep working hard and making sure you do have a continuous improvement all the time."
One of De Gea's key contributions to United's title bid was the dramatic last-minute, fingertip save from Chelsea's Juan Mata at Stamford Bridge after the Reds had come from three goals down to earn a vital point. It's a save the 21-year-old looks back on with great satisfaction.
"When you look back over a season there are lots of defining moments and key goals. But, I suppose, from a team point of view, and particularly from a personal point of view, the fact the save was
EXCLUSIVE '; Hazard weeks away from signing for United ';
Mufc.777.com Exclusive understands this moring talks are ungoing with United and Lille about closeing a deal; for Hazard a source in France last night told us a deal is getting close to an agreement the sources told us
A deal is getting nearer to a deal to be done there other clubs in for him as well but United lead the race for Hazard a deal should be done '' every soon '' Lille want 35 million for him '' United value Hazard at 30 million '' for him ''sources close to the deal ''
expect this deal to be done as early as June '''
Hazard above set to wear the United famous Red Shirt
we expect the media to have loads of the story on this deal in the next month ' but from what we know it is close to an agreement 'the Source Exclusvie told us this moring '';
Meanwhile United have ruled out a move for Gaitan some school of taughts have said ''it is to stop the media going on about it so others clubs would come in for him ''; Mufc.777.com has being told United are pondering on offering Anderson for Gaitan ' we will wait and see on that one
A deal is getting nearer to a deal to be done there other clubs in for him as well but United lead the race for Hazard a deal should be done '' every soon '' Lille want 35 million for him '' United value Hazard at 30 million '' for him ''sources close to the deal ''
expect this deal to be done as early as June '''
Hazard above set to wear the United famous Red Shirt
we expect the media to have loads of the story on this deal in the next month ' but from what we know it is close to an agreement 'the Source Exclusvie told us this moring '';
Meanwhile United have ruled out a move for Gaitan some school of taughts have said ''it is to stop the media going on about it so others clubs would come in for him ''; Mufc.777.com has being told United are pondering on offering Anderson for Gaitan ' we will wait and see on that one
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Breaking NEWS '; United rule out Gaitan move this Summer ';
United have made a statement through MUTV, " Manchester United have never been and are not interested in Nicholas Gaitan " Mufc777.com were told we had agreement made all do Man Utd Gossip was infromend yesterday not agreement was ' so well done pal
Gaitian Lested';
Mufc.777.com has being told a deal has being agreed and expect something to be said one the Season is over the source told us today '' Meanwhile Clyne is set for United move this Summer According to our sources this Eveing more will be Updated in Saturday night Exclusive
Monday, April 16, 2012
The Mirror line up an Exclusive on Gaitan
Mufc.777 has being told the Mirror line up an Exclusive on Gaitan in the next few days watch the space
Exclusive '; Mendes tells media a fee has being agreed with United for Gaitan
Exclusive ';
this moring you read United agreed a deal for Gaitan '' we understand Mendes told the papers that we have agreed a deal the source told us he is either looking for new contract at Benfica which is not case he only signed one a few weeks ago our there looking for other clubs to come in for him but this story sounds right as Mendes works close with United so he not would make up rubbish ''
meanwhile ''' fromer United coach told Portuguese Radio
From what I have seen, I have an excellent opinion about Gaitan," he told Portugese radio station TSF.
"I do not know what United's plans are for the left wing, but Gaitan undoubtedly has potential and capacity to play in the Premier League."
this moring you read United agreed a deal for Gaitan '' we understand Mendes told the papers that we have agreed a deal the source told us he is either looking for new contract at Benfica which is not case he only signed one a few weeks ago our there looking for other clubs to come in for him but this story sounds right as Mendes works close with United so he not would make up rubbish ''
meanwhile ''' fromer United coach told Portuguese Radio
From what I have seen, I have an excellent opinion about Gaitan," he told Portugese radio station TSF.
"I do not know what United's plans are for the left wing, but Gaitan undoubtedly has potential and capacity to play in the Premier League."
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Gaitan set to sign for United this Summer
We Told you so '; United sign Gaitian ' from Benfica today papers
Manchester United have agreed a £20m-plus deal for Benfica's Argentine winger Nicolas Gaitan, with Fabio da Silva and Federico Macheda moving to the Portuguese club as part of the deal.
Full story: The Daily Telegraph
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Tomorrow Mirrror '; Fergie '; we want to win every game
Fergie: We want to win every game
Published 17:06 14/04/12 By Derick Allsop
The wounded tiger in Manchester United is intent on biting back at Old Trafford.
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits his players are hurting after their rampage through the Premier League was halted by relegation-threatened Wigan.
That 1-0 defeat, plus Manchester City’s romp over Norwich yesterday, has reduced United’s lead over their cross-town rivals to two points and served to put pressure on Ferguson’s team ahead of Aston Villa’s visit.
But Ferguson is convinced they will produce the kind of response that has struck fear in the English game for two decades.
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He is demanding a retaliation to not only savage Villa, but also remind Roberto Mancini’s City that they are still the biggest cat in this jungle. The Scot said: “I do expect a positive reaction.
“The players are hurt. They always want to win. That’s their mentality.
“That’s the attitude they’ve got – they always try to win. I hope they get it right against Villa.”
Ferguson has tried to ease the pain in his camp by stressing the danger Roberto Martinez’s Wigan can pose for any side.
Fergie added: “I believe if we’d played any other team than Wigan we’d have been all right because it’s unusual for teams to keep so much possession against us. That’s why we found it difficult.
“They’ll beat Arsenal on Monday. If they get a goal, they’ll beat them. They’ve got a lot of good players and if they had a regular scorer they’d be easily mid-table.
“You have to give Roberto Martinez credit for persevering and playing the game the way he believes it should be played.”
But United pride themselves on their bounce-back-ability and Fergie has warned his players they must prove their resilience yet again.
Three of United’s remaining fixtures are at home, but their next away match is against City on Monday, April 30 and they finish the campaign with a potential perilous assignment at Sunderland.
Ferguson added: “I never think it’s over. We’ve still got difficult away games. At home we’re one of the better form teams, but we know it’s a hard job. That’s what this league is all about. But I don’t have concerns about the temperament of our team. There’s enough experience there.”
Paul Scholes should return today to enhance that wealth of experience after taking a rest against Wigan, and Nani – a substitute at the DW Stadium –provides Ferguson with a menacing option in attack.
Fergie said: “Nani’s back and that’s important. He played 20 minutes the other night so he can play a part against Villa. He’s a good player. He always wants the ball.”
Dimitar Berbatov would doubtless relish just a touch of the ball after watching United from the sidelines for most of the winter.
The Bulgarian striker has become surplus to requirements and been told he can leave this summer.
But Ferguson maintains that he can still play a significant role in securing United’s 20th league title.
He said: “Dimitar will be involved in the next few games.”
Fergie: We want to win every game
Published 17:06 14/04/12 By Derick Allsop
The wounded tiger in Manchester United is intent on biting back at Old Trafford.
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits his players are hurting after their rampage through the Premier League was halted by relegation-threatened Wigan.
That 1-0 defeat, plus Manchester City’s romp over Norwich yesterday, has reduced United’s lead over their cross-town rivals to two points and served to put pressure on Ferguson’s team ahead of Aston Villa’s visit.
But Ferguson is convinced they will produce the kind of response that has struck fear in the English game for two decades.
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He is demanding a retaliation to not only savage Villa, but also remind Roberto Mancini’s City that they are still the biggest cat in this jungle. The Scot said: “I do expect a positive reaction.
“The players are hurt. They always want to win. That’s their mentality.
“That’s the attitude they’ve got – they always try to win. I hope they get it right against Villa.”
Ferguson has tried to ease the pain in his camp by stressing the danger Roberto Martinez’s Wigan can pose for any side.
Fergie added: “I believe if we’d played any other team than Wigan we’d have been all right because it’s unusual for teams to keep so much possession against us. That’s why we found it difficult.
“They’ll beat Arsenal on Monday. If they get a goal, they’ll beat them. They’ve got a lot of good players and if they had a regular scorer they’d be easily mid-table.
“You have to give Roberto Martinez credit for persevering and playing the game the way he believes it should be played.”
But United pride themselves on their bounce-back-ability and Fergie has warned his players they must prove their resilience yet again.
Three of United’s remaining fixtures are at home, but their next away match is against City on Monday, April 30 and they finish the campaign with a potential perilous assignment at Sunderland.
Ferguson added: “I never think it’s over. We’ve still got difficult away games. At home we’re one of the better form teams, but we know it’s a hard job. That’s what this league is all about. But I don’t have concerns about the temperament of our team. There’s enough experience there.”
Paul Scholes should return today to enhance that wealth of experience after taking a rest against Wigan, and Nani – a substitute at the DW Stadium –provides Ferguson with a menacing option in attack.
Fergie said: “Nani’s back and that’s important. He played 20 minutes the other night so he can play a part against Villa. He’s a good player. He always wants the ball.”
Dimitar Berbatov would doubtless relish just a touch of the ball after watching United from the sidelines for most of the winter.
The Bulgarian striker has become surplus to requirements and been told he can leave this summer.
But Ferguson maintains that he can still play a significant role in securing United’s 20th league title.
He said: “Dimitar will be involved in the next few games.”
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