Antonio Valencia

Van Persie: No Grudge Against Wenger

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has denied there is any rift between himself and Arsene Wenger. Reports of a disagreement in the camp surfaced after the striker’s negative reaction to the manager’s tactical decisions in Sunday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat to Manchester United. The Frenchman has received widespread criticism from fans for substituting Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin, who had just created Van Persie’s equaliser, and replacing him with Andrey Arshavin, with the…

January 24, 2012
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Michael Owen: We Want To Progress And Win A Trophy

Michael Owen has warned Tuesday night’s opponents Aldershot Town that Manchester United have their sights set on lifting the Carling Cup. United travel to League Two side Aldershot in the fourth round of the Carling Cup, the Red Devils having won the competition twice in the last three years. Owen is expected to play a part at the Recreation Ground and is eagerly anticipating the challenge of continuing United’s success…

October 25, 2011
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Sir Alex Ferguson Welcomes Manchester City Challenge

Sir Alex Ferguson insists he welcomes the challenge of big-spenders Manchester City because it prevents his club becoming complacent. Ferguson believes City may still add to their squad before the transfer window closes – he has previously stated he expects Samir Nasri to move there from Arsenal – and that Manchester United have proved before they can cope with the arrival of the super-rich. Roberto Mancini’s side are United’s opponents…

August 5, 2011
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Antonio Valencia Signs New Four-Year Contract With Manchester United

Winger Antonio Valencia has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United, the club confirmed on Monday. Valencia, 25, has made a big impact since arriving at Old Trafford from Wigan in the summer of 2009, playing a key role last term both in United’s record 19th league title win and the club’s run to a third Champions League final in four seasons. Upon signing his new deal, the Ecuadorian…

August 1, 2011
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Sir Alex Ferguson: We Must Stop Barcelona Trio

Following his team’s imperious dissection of Chelsea on Sunday, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson appeared to look forward to the Champions League final later this month with a degree of caution. ‘We have got three weeks to plan for the Barcelona game and we will need that,’ said Ferguson. Given the lesson the Spanish team handed United in beating them 2-0 in the Rome final of 2009, Ferguson is…

May 10, 2011
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I Will Seek Advice On Beating Barcelona From Jose Mourinho: Alex Ferguson

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said he will turn to Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho for advice on how his side should approach their Champions League final against Barcelona at Wembley later this month. Manchester United cruised their way into the final after overwhelming Bundesliga outfit Schalke 4-1 at Old Trafford last night to complete a 6-1 aggregate win. A brace from Anderson and a goal apiece from…

May 5, 2011
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We Are Not Afraid Of Barcelona: Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson said Manchester United could not afford to fear Barcelona after setting up a UEFA Champions League final showdown with the Spanish giants. United romped into the 28 May showpiece at Wembley after overwhelming Bundesliga outfit Schalke 04 4-1 at Old Trafford on Wednesday with a virtual reserve team, completing a crushing 6-1 aggregate victory. Two goals from Anderson plus one apiece from Antonio Valencia and Darron Gibson fired…

May 5, 2011
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Sir Alex Ferguson Hails Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson acclaimed his Manchester United side for producing one of the more devastating European performances of his 24-year tenure to overwhelm Schalke and put themselves on the verge of a third Champions League final in four years. In a one-sided Champions League semi-final the Schalke goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, resisted almost unremitting pressure from Ferguson’s team before United finally established a position of command with two goals in the…

April 27, 2011
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