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Arsenal 2-2 United - Premier League (Match Report)
2007-11-03 20:07:00
Arsenal 2-2 Manchester United Barclays Premier LeagueArsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Eboue (Walcott 74), Fabregas, Flamini, Rosicky (Eduardo 80), Hleb (Silva 80), Adebayor.Subs Not Used: Lehmann, Diarra.Booked: Fabregas.Goals: Fabregas 48, Gallas 90.Man Utd: Van der Sar, Brown (O'Shea 71), Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Ronaldo, Anderson (Carrick 76), Hargreaves, Giggs, Tevez (Saha 76), Rooney.Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Nani.Booked: Evra, Hargreaves.Goals: Gallas 45 og, Ronaldo 82.Att: 60,161 Ref: Howard Webb (S Yorkshire).Source: BBCi
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Rooney leaves growing pains behind
2007-10-31 21:01:00
Two goals last weekend, one midweek in the Champions League and another -- plus a starring role -- in Manchester United 's 4-1 win over Middlesbrough on Saturday suggest that Wayne Rooney may finally be getting back to the sort of form that persuaded Alex Ferguson to part with $54 million in 2004.Teenage prodigies rarely manage to deliver on their early potential and Rooney, who turned 22 last week, has been dogged by niggling injuries and poor form since emerging as one of the world's most promising young talents at Euro 2004 after bursting into the Everton and England teams before his 18th birthday.Even last season, Rooney was a strangely peripheral figure as United swept to the title, perhaps still struggling to shake off the physical and psychological effects of a nightmarish World Cup at which he arrived late -- thrown desperately into England's quarterfinal against Portugal despite having been ruled out of the competition six weeks earlier by a broken foot -- and left early ...
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Clever Carlos wins Wayne's heart
2007-10-28 06:15:00
Wayne Rooney heaped praise on strike partner Carlos Tevez after United's summer signing notched twice in the Reds' 4-1 win over Middlesbrough .Nani and Rooney found the net before half-time before Tevez rocked the visitors with a further two goals in the second half."Playing with Carlos is brilliant," Rooney told MUTV. "He's a clever player, very intelligent, and I think we both work well together. We've both been scoring a few goals lately so we're pleased with that."Rooney and Tevez shone throughout the match, with the crowning moment arriving in the 55th minute when Tevez fired home after collecting a sumptuous return pass from the England international."The best way to play football is pass and move and as soon as Carlos gave me the ball I could see him starting his run out of the corner of my eye. He got on the end of my backheel and I'm delighted for him to have scored two today. He's worked very hard over the last two games and he deserves those goals."Rooney's also be...
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United 4-1 Middlesbrough - Premier League (Match Report)
2007-10-28 06:07:00
Manchester United 4-1 Middlesbrough Barclays Premier LeagueMan Utd: Van der Sar, Brown, Ferdinand (Pique 73), Vidic, O'Shea, Ronaldo, Hargreaves (Fletcher 66), Anderson (Giggs 78), Nani, Rooney, Tevez.Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Simpson.Goals: Nani 3, Rooney 33, Tevez 55, 85.Middlesbrough: Schwarzer, Young, Woodgate, Wheater, Taylor, O'Neil, Cattermole (Boateng 90), Rochemback, Downing, Aliadiere (Hutchinson 56), Sanli (Lee 80).Subs Not Used: Turnbull, Hines.Booked: Cattermole, Rochemback.Goals: Aliadiere 6.Att: 75,720Ref: Alan Wiley (Staffordshire).Source: BBCiClick here to read full match report
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Rooney: We can rule Europe
2007-10-25 16:18:00
Wayne Rooney is confident that United have the wherewithal to win the UEFA Champions League this season.Despite a host of major injuries, Tuesday night's victory in Kyiv put the Reds firmly in control of Group F with three wins from three games, and on the brink of sealing an early berth in the knockout stages."We've got a few injuries at the moment - a lot of key players missing - but we have a good squad and we know we're capable of winning this competition," Rooney told ITV1 after the win in Kyiv."We play Kyiv again in a couple of weeks - and if we win we'll be through. I hope there's a lot more to come - because after a poor start to the season, we're doing really well."The England striker found the net for the fourth straight United match, and he admits he is revelling in his burgeoning strike partnership with Carlos Tevez.After a few games spent building their understanding, the pair combined to devastating effect against Wigan, Aston Villa and Dynamo Kyiv - bagging five...
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Dynamo Kiev 2-4 United - CL Group F (Match Report)
2007-10-23 22:59:00
Dynamo Kiev 2-4 Manchester United UEFA Champions League Group FDynamo Kiev: Shovkovskiy, Ghioane (Belkevich 45), Gavrancic, Diakhate, Gusev, Yussuf, Nesmachniy, Correa (Rotan 83), Bangoura, Rincon, Shatskikh (Milevskiy 45).Subs Not Used: Rybka, Vashchuk, El Kaddouri, Markovic.Booked: Diakhate.Goals: Rincon 33, Bangoura 78.Man Utd: Van der Sar (Kuszczak 80), Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, O'Shea, Ronaldo, Anderson, Fletcher, Giggs (Simpson 80), Rooney, Tevez (Nani 72).Subs Not Used: Pique, Eagles.Goals: Ferdinand 10, Rooney 18, Ronaldo 41, 68 pen.Att: 43,000Ref: Viktor Kassai (Hungary).Source: BBCiClick here to read full match report
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Sir Alex's tactical dilemma
2007-10-22 22:51:00
Sir Alex Ferguson is pondering whether to stick with the burgeoning strike partnership of Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez or go with a three-man central midfield in Kyiv on Tuesday night.In plummeting temperatures in the Ukrainian capital, the United boss oversaw training at the Olympic Stadium, in which he was buoyed by the sight of a fit Nemanja Vidic taking part in the full training session.But he has a selection dilemma further up the field. Rooney, who scored twice against Aston Villa at the weekend, proved his partnership with Tevez is starting to click.Sir Alex has already stated that he believes Dynamo Kyiv ? yet to pick up any points in Group F so far ? have no option but to attack the Reds. The decision now is how best to counter Dynamo's approach; whether to meet the Ukrainians with the Tevez-Rooney axis that is performing so well domestically, or revert to the lone striker with three central midfielders used against Sporting Lisbon.?In Tevez and Rooney we have too excepti...
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Villa 1-4 United - Premier League (Match Report)
2007-10-20 21:10:00
Aston Villa 1-4 Manchester United Barclays Premier LeagueAston Villa: Carson, Mellberg, Knight (Taylor 67), Laursen, Bouma, Gardner (Maloney 53), Reo-Coker, Barry, Young, Agbonlahor, Moore (Osbourne 54).Subs Not Used: Davies, Petrov.Sent Off: Reo-Coker (60), Carson (66).Booked: Reo-Coker, Young.Goals: Agbonlahor 13.Man Utd: Van der Sar, Pique, Brown, Ferdinand, Evra, Nani, Anderson, Scholes (O'Shea 77), Giggs (Ronaldo 76), Tevez (Fletcher 73), Rooney.Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Simpson.Booked: Scholes, Nani.Goals: Rooney 36, 44, Ferdinand 45, Giggs 75.Att: 42,640Ref: Rob Styles (Hampshire).Source: BBCiClick here to read full match report
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Everyone Is Gutted, Says Rooney
2007-10-19 10:19:00
Wayne Rooney has admitted he and his team-mates have been left gutted after defeat in Russia left their Euro 2008 hopes hanging by a thread.Rooney had put England ahead with a superb volley in Moscow, but gave away a penalty that sparked England's costly collapse.The spot-kick seemed dubious, but while the Manchester United player had his doubts that the offence took place in the box he did seem to concede he had fouled Konstantin Zurianov."It was five minutes in the second half our concentration slipped and cost us," Rooney told Sky Sports."We were playing well, defending well but it was just two lapses in concentration."He continued: "Everyone is gutted, we are all disappointed and hopefully Israel will help us out."While regarding the penalty, he added: "Not sure, it is just one of those things where he has got in behind me and I think it might have been outside the box, but the ref's give it."Source: Goal.com
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Russia 2-1 England - Euro 08 Qualifications (Match Report)
2007-10-17 19:48:00
Russia 2-1 England UEFA Euro 2008 Qualifications (Group E)Russia: Gabulov, Alexei Berezutsky, Ignashevich, Vasili Berezutsky (Torbinsky 46), Aniukov, Zurianov, Semshov, Bilyaletdinov, Zhirkov, Arshavin (Kolodin 90), Kerzhakov (Pavluchenko 58).Subs Not Used: Malafeev, Pogrebniak, Shirokov, Sychev.Booked: Vasili Berezutsky, Pavluchenko.Goals: Pavluchenko 69 pen, 73.England: Robinson, Richards, Ferdinand, Campbell, Lescott (Lampard 79), Wright-Phillips (Downing 80), Gerrard, Barry, Cole (Crouch 80), Rooney, Owen.Subs Not Used: James, Shorey, Luke Young, Neville.Booked: Ferdinand, Rooney.Goals: Rooney 29.Att: 84,700Ref: Luis Medina Cantalejo (Spain).Source: BBCiClick here to read full match report
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Rooney pitching for progress
2007-10-15 18:05:00
Wayne Rooney is confident that England can seal Euro 2008 qualification with victory in Russia on Wednesday.The United striker was part of the side that secured a goalless draw in similar circumstances against Turkey just over five years ago, and he is certain that England can overcome the hurdle of Russia's plastic pitch to book a place at next summer's finals."We know if we get three points then we?ve qualified," he said. "I?m sure it will be difficult and with a plastic pitch, we will not be used to it. But we won?t make excuses if we win or lose ? we just need to do our job."It?s a similar situation to when we played Turkey a few years ago to qualify for the last European Championships. We went out there and did a job and I am confident we can do the same again."Rooney scored his first competitive England goal since 2004 in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Estonia at Wembley, and the mercurial striker was predictably elated to be back on target."I?m delighted to score at any time,...
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England 3-0 Estonia - Euro 08 Qualifications (Match Report)
2007-10-14 22:17:00
England 3-0 Estonia UEFA Euro 2008 Qualifications (Group E)England: Robinson, Richards, Campbell, Ferdinand (Lescott 46), Ashley Cole (Neville 49), Wright-Phillips, Gerrard, Barry, Joe Cole, Rooney, Owen (Lampard 70).Subs Not Used: James, Bentley, Crouch, Defoe.Goals: Wright-Phillips 11, Rooney 32, Rahn 33 og.Estonia: Poom, Kruglov, Stepanov, Piiroja, Jaager, Rahn, Klavan, Dmitrijev, Lindpere, Kink (Viikmae 62), Saag.Subs Not Used: Aksalu, Allas, Reim, Rooba, Barengrub, Terehhov.Booked: Rahn, Lindpere.Att: 86,655.Ref: Nicolai Vollquartz (Denmark).Source: BBCiClick here to read full match report
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Roo: I haven't played well for England in two years
2007-10-12 09:48:00
Wayne Rooney has admitted it is two years since he last played well for England - and if Emile Heskey had been fit, he would be facing a real fight to start Saturday?s Wembley Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia .Prior to England?s last two qualifiers against Israel and Russia, a fully-fit Rooney would have been a certainty to start for England such has been his form for his country since making his debut as a 17-year-old against Australia in 2003.Yet the Manchester United forward accepts his omission would have been a distincta possibility had Heskey not broken his metatarsal, an injury that interrupted Rooney's career after he starred in last month?s two victories.Heskey?s absence offers Rooney another chance to impress and potentially end a goal drought in competitive football for England that stretches back to Euro 2004.?My England career started well but it hasn?t really been on track for the last year or two,? he said. "Emile was brilliant and I am sure if he was fit the manag...
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Trio nominated for FIFA award
2007-10-10 16:01:00
Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez have made FIFA's shortlist for the World Player of the Year award.AC Milan's Brazilian midfielder Kaka is being touted as the favourite to win the prestigious accolade, although he faces stiff competition, particularly from the likes of United's very own Cristiano Ronaldo, who was instrumental in the Reds' title success last season.The successor to last year's winner, Italy's inspirational defender Fabio Cannavaro, will be announced at the FIFA World Player Gala 2007 on 17 December in Zurich.World Player of the Year shortlist: Buffon (Juventus, Italy), Cannavaro (Real Madrid, Italy), Cech (Chelsea, Czech Rep), Ronaldo (United, Portugal), Deco (Barcelona, Portugal), Drogba (Chelsea, Ivory Coast), Essien (Chelsea, Ghana), Eto'o (Barcelona, Cameroon), Gattuso (Milan, Italy), Gerrard (Liverpool, England), Henry (Barcelona, France), Juninho (Lyon, Brazil), Kaka (Milan, Brazil), Klose (Bayern Munich, Germany), Lahm (Bayern Munich, Ge...
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McClaren: Rooney raring to go
2007-10-10 13:55:00
Steve McClaren believes Wayne Rooney is "chomping at the bit" to help England take the final steps towards qualifying for the Euro 2008 finals.Rooney is poised to make his first appearance for his country since the Euro qualifier against Andorra in Barcelona seven months ago when England were booed off the pitch at half-time before winning 3-0.The Manchester United star was suspended for the summer meeting with Estonia and his foot injury kept him out of this season's friendly with Germany and the back-to-back qualifiers with Israel and Russia at Wembley.But McClaren knows the former Everton player is desperate to make up for lost time - starting with Saturday's home meeting with Estonia before England head for the crunch clash with Russia in Moscow four days later.McClaren said: "Everyone knows what a fantastic talent Wayne Rooney is and we haven't had him available often enough for England as regards the recent internationals."You want your best players around you for the big g...
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United 4-0 Wigan - Premier League (Match Report)
2007-10-06 18:57:00
Manchester United 4-0 Wigan AthleticBarclays Premier League (Match Report )Man Utd: Kuszczak, Pique, Ferdinand, Vidic (Anderson 21), Evra, Ronaldo, O'Shea (Simpson 30), Scholes, Giggs, Rooney, Tevez (Nani 81).Subs Not Used: Heaton, Eagles.Booked: Rooney.Goals: Tevez 54, Ronaldo 59, 76, Rooney 82.Wigan: Kirkland, Melchiot (Hall 50), Boyce, Bramble, Kilbane, Scharner, Brown, Skoko, Koumas, Olembe (Valencia 66), Bent.Subs Not Used: Pollitt, Landzaat, Aghahowa.Booked: Skoko.Att: 75,300Ref: Mike Riley (Yorkshire).Source: BBCiClick here to read full match report
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Rooney feels for Roma
2007-10-03 09:42:00
"They played well and honestly the fair result was probably a draw, but we held on to the win.?- Wayne Rooney Wayne Rooney ruined Roma 's hopes of revenge at Old Trafford with a match-winning second-half strike, but the United forward says the Italians perhaps deserved a point in the tie.Rooney was the architect of the Reds' 70th-minute breakthrough. But United were holding after Cristiano Ronaldo went off with a cut to his head, leaving Sir Alex's side with ten men having used all three substitutes. Francesco Totti and Mauro Esposito both missed second-half chances to give the Giallorossi the goal that would have earned them a valuable point."Roma played really well," Wayne told Sky Italia. "We knew it'd be more difficult this time. The fair result was probably a draw as they had a lot of good chances.?Rooney's finish was expertly executed, latching onto Nani's poked through-ball before angling his drive just inside the post for his first goal of the season. "I had to take it a...
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United 1-0 Roma - CL Group F (Match Report)
2007-10-03 07:42:00
Manchester United 1-0 AS RomaUEFA Champions League Group FMan Utd: Kuszczak, O'Shea, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra, Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Nani (Giggs 79), Saha (Tevez 66), Rooney (Anderson 84).Subs Not Used: Heaton, Pique, Simpson, Eagles.Goal: Rooney 70.Roma: Curci, Cicinho, Mexes, Juan, Tonetto, De Rossi, Aquilani (Pizarro 61), Giuly (Esposito 79), Perrotta, Mancini (Vucinic 74), Totti.Subs Not Used: Bertagnoli, Antunes, Barusso, Brighi.Booked: Mexes.Att: 73,652.Ref: Manuel Enrique Mejuto Gonzalez (Spain).Source: BBCiClick here to read full match report
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Rooney ready for Roma revenge
2007-10-01 16:28:00
Wayne Rooney knows precisely how determined AS Roma will be to exact revenge for United?s 7-1 victory in April ? because he has put himself in their shows.After thrashing the Italians in the Champions League quarter finals back in April, the Giallorossi have the chance to set the record straight at Old Trafford on Tuesday in Group F.Asked what he would do if he had been in a team that had been beaten 7-1 and then had a chance to redeem themselves so soon after the event, Rooney smiled and said: ?If it was me, I?d be sitting here rubbing my hands. I?d have been delighted as soon as I saw the draw was made. I wouldn?t be able to wait for the game and I?d see it as an opportunity to put things right.?I?m sure that Roma will be fired up for this game. We need to be aware of that, but we just need to concentrate on our job and play the way we know we can do.?Rooney also says that the Reds must put the 7-1 scoreline out of their minds and concentrate on playing at full tilt against Lucian...
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Birmingham 0-1 United - Premier League (Match Report)
2007-09-30 10:13:00
Birmingham City 0-1 Manchester United Barclays Premier League Birmingham: Maik Taylor, Kelly, Djourou (Schmitz 76), Ridgewell, Queudrue, Larsson, Nafti (O'Connor 84), Muamba (Palacios 70), McSheffrey, Kapo, Jerome.Subs Not Used: Kingson, Danns.Booked: Queudrue, Nafti, Larsson.Man Utd: Van der Sar (Kuszczak 46), Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs (Saha 64), Rooney, Tevez (O'Shea 89).Subs Not Used: Anderson, Pique.Booked: Evra.Goals: Ronaldo 51.Att: 26,526Ref: Steve Bennett (Kent).Source: BBCiClick here to read full match report
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Wayne Rooney turns down Nickelback video
2007-09-28 17:27:00
England footballer Wayne Rooney has turned down the chance to appear in a new Nickelback video.Rooney was allegedly asked to star in the video to 'Rockstar', alongside Nelly Furtardo, Gene Simmons, ZZ Top and Kid Rock.The Manchester United striker reportedly spurned the 'How You Remind Me' rockers' offer because he thought the role would damage his credibility.A music industry insider told The Sun: "It's the number one video download on iTunes and the album has shifted over seven million copies in the States."They wanted superstars from sport in the video too, and as Ryan in the band supports Man U they approached Wayne to appear."The source claimed that Rooney snubbed the band because he "only listens to hip-hop".Nickelback replaced the soccer ace with ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky.Source: Digital Spy
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Rooney begs boss for cup chance
2007-09-26 13:11:00
Wayne Rooney has pleaded with Sir Alex Ferguson to let him play in Wednesday night's Carling Cup tie with Coventry at Old Trafford.Under normal circumstances, Rooney would be excused involvement as Ferguson takes the opportunity to give his less experienced players some exposure at senior level.However, two games into his comeback from a broken foot, Rooney is desperate to face Iain Dowie's men - and has even laid claim to the captain's armband."Wayne Rooney's been in my ear wanting to play," Ferguson told Manchester United Radio."He wants to play, he wants to be the captain, he wants to take the penalties, the corners, the free-kicks, the goal-kicks, the lot."Rooney is likely to get his wish, even if it is just to get Ferguson a bit of peace.The England striker will be joined by fellow first-team stars Anderson and Nani and, possibly, John O'Shea, who has missed three games after injuring his knee on Republic of Ireland duty in the Czech Republic a fortnight ago.Tellingly thou...
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United 2-0 Chelsea - Premier League (Match Report)
2007-09-23 22:27:00
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea Barclays Premier LeagueMan Utd: Van der Sar, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Ronaldo, Scholes, Carrick, Giggs, Tevez (Saha 79), Rooney.Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Nani, Pique, O'Shea.Booked: Rooney, Brown.Goals: Tevez 45, Saha 90 pen.Chelsea: Cech, Ferreira, Ben-Haim, Terry, Ashley Cole, Makelele, Essien, Obi, Joe Cole (Pizarro 76), Shevchenko (Kalou 59), Malouda (Wright-Phillips 69).Subs Not Used: Cudicini, Alex.Sent Off: Obi (32).Booked: Joe Cole, Terry.Att: 75,663Ref: Mike Dean (Wirral).Source: BBCiClick here to read full match report
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Rooney questions Blues confidence
2007-09-22 09:16:00
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says Chelsea 's title hopes could be fatally damaged if they lose Sunday's Premier League game at Old Trafford."If we can win, that would be Chelsea getting one point from nine in their last three games," Rooney told MUTV."You never know what that might do to their confidence," added the striker, who was speaking before Jose Mourinho's departure from Stamford Bridge."A chance to go three points in front of them makes it a massive game."Rooney fractured his foot in the opening-day draw with Reading, but the England international is set to play his second Premier League game of the season on Sunday.The United striker started for Sir Alex Ferguson's side in the midweek Champions League win over Sporting Lisbon."You have to regard Chelsea as the main threat," added Rooney, whose side lie fourth in the table, two points adrift of Arsenal but level with Chelsea."They have won two titles out of the last three but they have had a difficult start bec...
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Rooney ready for Sunday
2007-09-20 15:55:00
Sir Alex will be hoping to have a fit and firing Wayne Rooney for Sunday 's visit to Chelsea after the striker completed 72 minutes during the Reds' 1-0 win over Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday.It was the 21-year-old striker's first outing since the first day of the season against Reading, where he suffered a fractured metatarsal following a challenge from Michael Duberry.Playing the lone striker role was demanding for the Reds front man, and as such Cristiano Ronaldo's goal allowed Sir Alex to take him off with Sunday's visit of Chelsea in mind."It was difficult for Wayne, having to play up front on his own," admitted the boss."We had to decide how long we kept him on the pitch, but as soon as we scored I decided it was time to get Louis Saha ready," he added. "Wayne will be better for his minutes on the clock and I'm sure he'll be ready for Sunday."Source: ManUtd.com
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Mourinho leaves Chelsea!
2007-09-20 10:10:00
Chelsea have sensationally parted company with manager Jose Mourinho ahead of Sunday's clash with United at Old Trafford.The Portuguese tactician has left Stamford Bridge after an indifferent start to the season, although there are conflicting reports over whether he resigned or was sacked.Early rumours suggest that Chelsea's director of football, Avram Grant will be installed as Mourinho's permanent successor later on Thursday.Grant - a close friend of club owner Roman Abramovich - joined the Blues in the summer from Portsmouth, where he was technical director. He has also coached Israel, Maccabi Tel-Aviv and Maccabi Haifa.Mourinho's departure is sure to stun the world of football, given the immense success the 44-year-old had enjoyed in his three years at Stamford Bridge.Having arrived from Porto in the summer of 2004, he won two Premier League titles, two Carling Cups, the FA Cup - at United's expense last May - and reached the Champions League semi-finals twice.As recently ...
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Sporting 0-1 United - CL Group F (Match Report)
2007-09-20 00:34:00
Sporting Lisbon 0-1 Manchester United UEFA Champions League Group FSporting: Stojkovic, Abel, Tonel, Anderson Polga, Ronny (Bruno Pereirinha 74), Izmailov (Vukcevic 55), Veloso, Joao Moutinho, Romagnoli (Purovic 67), Djalo, Liedson.Subs Not Used: Tiago, Paredes, Farnerud, Gladstone.Booked: Romagnoli.Man Utd: Van der Sar, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Carrick, Scholes, Nani, Giggs (Anderson 76), Ronaldo (Tevez 86), Rooney (Saha 72).Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Pique, Evans, Eagles.Booked: Nani, Van der Sar.Goals: Ronaldo 62.Att: 39,514Ref: Herbert Fandel (Germany).Source: BBCiClick here to read full match report
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Rooney cleared for Champions League return
2007-09-16 16:27:00
Sir Alex Ferguson has signalled that Wayne Rooney will make his return to action in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese capital.The England forward has not played since suffering a metatarsal fracture on the opening day of the season and, although he returned to full training last week, Ferguson declined to risk him against his old club Everton on Saturday.United came through the encounter without him, Nemanja Vidic's late header proving enough to secure all three points courtesy of the club's third straight 1-0 win.Afterwards United's manager revealed that he was planning to involve Rooney in Lisbon."He will be fit for Wednesday," said the Scot. "We have taken medical advice and they said it was a little bit too early for Everton. And after only five days he is a bit short of fitness but he will be training through until Wednesday."After a shaky start to the season, Ferguson has been relieved to see his squad start to grind out results in t...

Everton 0-1 Man Utd - Premier League (Match Report)
2007-09-15 19:13:00
Everton 0-1 Manchester United Barclays Premier League Everton: Wessels, Hibbert, Yobo, Lescott, Baines, Arteta, Jagielka, Neville (McFadden 85), Osman (Pienaar 73), Johnson, Yakubu (Anichebe 74).Subs Not Used: Turner, Carsley.Booked: Neville, Pienaar.Man Utd: Van der Sar, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Silvestre (Nani 41), Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Evra, Giggs (Saha 63), Tevez, Nani (Pique 85).Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Gibson.Booked: Scholes, Ronaldo.Goals: Vidic 83.Att: 39,364.Ref: Alan Wiley (Staffordshire).Source: BBCiClick here to read full match report
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Rooney in squad to face Everton
2007-09-14 18:49:00
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Wayne Rooney will travel to Goodison Park for tomorrow's Barclays Premier League fixture against Everton .The 21-year-old, who has been out since fracturing his foot against Reading on the opening day of the season, has been training well for the Reds this week, according to Sir Alex. He is in the squad to face his former club, but the manager admitted he is unsure how Rooney will be used, if at all, against his former club."Rooney has trained very well," the Reds boss told reporters on Friday. "He'll travel with us to Goodison, but whether I start him, put him on the bench or leave him out until Wednesday, that's something I have to decide."Speaking at his pre-match press conference, the manager also confirmed that Louis Saha is ready for action after completing 45 minutes against Sunderland earlier this month, while the Reds are boosted by Cristiano Ronaldo's return from a three-match suspension.Owen Hargreaves, who missed both of England's Euro...
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