Dare we dream of five?

Now the Rams have been put to the sword in emphatic fashion (in the first half anyway), we'll surely be facing Spurs in the Carling Cup final. But first we have to play them in the FA Cup...

Spurs boss Harry Rednapp will proudly tell everyone his Pompey side stopped a magnificent United team from completing a second Treble last season. This season, since taking over at Spurs, he's pulled together a string of results that give them a fighting chance against relegation. They've taken points off all the top teams - against us at White Hart Lane, Harry parked the Spurs bus in front of goal and punctured the tyres, although many will feel that Ronaldo's magnificent strike in the top corner should have stood. The referee chalked it off for handball but I think the replays show the ball brushed Ronaldo's shoulder. (Mike Dean always seems to give big decisions against us)

Since our FA Cup triumph in 2004 we have reached the final twice, only to lose to Arsenal and Chelsea. But we are still the most successful club in the competition, the oldest domestic competition in world football, and that is something to be proud about. We put in a great performance in the last round against Southampton, players like Nani and Anderson really had a good game. I think after losing two finals, the team will want to win it this year, even if it might not be a glamorous as the road to Rome.

Can we go one, even two better than the Treble of ten years ago and win a Quadruple or Quintuple? Many pundits feel this is the best equipped United squad to date. The loss of Hargreaves is a big blow for any team but Carrick has come to the fore and Giggs looks like the real deal in the centre of the park with his little spins to get away from his marker before playing a pass. We have a well balanced team in every respect, even our defence is now interchangeable. Dare we dream...?

Chong Wei set to become first Malaysian to win Korean Open

Top seed Lee Chong Wei is poised to become the first Malaysian badminton player to win the Korean Open men’s singles title today.

Chong Wei was in devastating form as he brushed aside Poland’s Wacha Prezmyslaw 21-17, 21-12 in 28 minutes to reach the final in Seoul yesterday.

The Pole put up a bit of resistance in the early stages but the top-seeded Malaysian was in cruise control once he settled down.

Chong Wei will make a bid to win his first title outside Malaysia as the world number one when he takes on top Dane Peter-Gade Christensen in the final today.

Christensen qualified for the final without even lifting his racquet after Indonesia’s Simon Santoso conceded a walkover.

The records favour the Malaysian as he has never lost to Christensen in five meetings.

Chong Wei beat the third-seeded Dane en route to retaining his Malaysian Open title last weekend.

However, singles head coach Rashid Sidek hoped Chong Wei would not be too over-confident of his chances against the 31-year-old Dane, a three-time winner of the Korean Open crown.

“I last reached the Korean Open final in 2000 (losing to Christensen) and Chong Wei has a really good chance to go one better,” Rashid said in a telephone interview.

“On paper, Chong Wei is younger and physically stronger but Christensen is one player never to be under-estimated. He must be focused at all times.”

Rashid also said that Chong Wei was a bit sluggish at the start of his semi-final tie against Prezmyslaw yesterday.

“But Chong Wei proved to be the more superior player once he settled down.There was no chance for the Poland player to come back at all.”

Kaka: I love Manchester United and Arsenal

Kaka has already issued a snub to Manchester City — by revealing he prefers rivals United and Arsenal!

Milan’s Brazilian star reckons Premier League sides are too predictable apart from United and the Gunners, who are the most “agile” in England.

He said: “Arsenal and Manchester United are different from the other English teams. They play a bit more and are more open.

“They are different from the typical English teams who have a tall striker and hold on to the ball.

“That’s more typical of Liverpool and Chelsea, who are very tactical sides — more English.

“Man United and Arsenal are more agile. They let other teams play and they play, too.”

Berba’s late, late show

Manchester United moved top of the Premier League yesterday as striker Dimitar Berbatov struck a last-minute winner in a 1-0 defeat of Bolton Wanderers.

For the second time in a week United ground out a precious three points, having beaten Wigan Athletic 1-0 on Wednesday.

Alex Ferguson’s side have now kept 10 consecutive clean sheets in the Premier League, equalling the record held by Chelsea.

United, who were without England striker Wayne Rooney who injured his hamstring after scoring the winner against Wigan, looked like being frustrated as Bolton defended resolutely.

However, they secured a seventh 1-0 league victory of the season when Argentine striker Carlos Tevez, who was about to be substituted, provided the chance for Berbatov to head home a vital winner.

United did it again..

Seremban - 'Thanks rooney you made it again'.United moved second in the table and just two points behind league-leaders Liverpool with an important, yet unspectacular, victory against Wigan Athletic, a battle which was over no sooner than it had started thanks to a first-minute strike from Wayne Rooney.14 January 2009 Old Trafford

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Reds announce Asia Tour 2009

United will play four matches in Asia this summer:

China - Date, city to be confirmed
Korea - 20 July, Seoul
Indonesia - 24 July, Jakarta
Malaysia - 26 July, Kuala Lumpur

Tour dates provisional, subject to local & English FA confirmation.

United’s final match will be against a Malaysia XI at either the Shah Alam Stadium or Bukit Jalil Stadium on 26 July.

Evra sidelined again....???

Having missed four matches through suspension, Patrice Evra is back on the sidelines after suffering a foot injury against Chelsea.

Sitting out seven

Patrice Evra could miss as many as seven first team matches...

14 Jan - Wigan (h) - Premier League
17 Jan - Bolton (a) - Premier League
20 Jan - Derby (h) - Carling Cup
24 Jan - Tottenham (h) - FA Cup
27 Jan - WBA (a) - Premier League
2 Feb - Everton (h) - Premier League
8 Feb - West Ham (a) - Premier Leag

Cristiano Ronaldo Out Of Real Madrid Transfer Target

Seremban - “There is no more Crsitiano Ronaldo name on Real Madrid target list, not only for January but forever,” said Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon. “Manchester United decided not to sell the player and we don’t want to do anything against a club like Manchester United, ” Calderon added.

Calderon statement is also end the speculation over early this season about Cristiano Ronaldo move to Real Madrid.

Manchester United To Sign The “New Ronaldinho”

Seremban - English Premiership Champions Manchester United reported their interest to sign 18-year-old Gremio midfielder Douglas Costa, who also known as the “New Ronaldinho”. United has appointed two full-time scouts in Brazil to keep tabs on the latest Samba stars.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted that they had two scouts in Brazil. “We have invested in two full-time scouts in Brazil,” said Ferguson. “It is a country you should pay attention to. Historically, it has always been a country that produces fantastic footballers and players who can play in big games all the time.

However Ferguson still refused to comment about possibility to sign Douglas Costa to the Old Trafford team. “Our scouts go to games and might get seen. It doesn’t mean we are signing anyone.”

Douglas de Souza Costa recently play for Brazillian club Gremio of Porto Alegre. Spanish g

Carlos Tevez Is Unhappy, Real Madrid Would Welcome

Seremban - Spanish Champions club Real Madrid reported ready to sign Carlos Tevez in case the player unhappy with his status in Manchester United recently. “Carlos is always on our top target. He’s a great player and, if he comes, he will be welcomed,” said Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, who also Carlos teammate in Argentina National team.

Tevez is currently still loaned to Manchester United by West Ham and a permanent deal was supposed to be wrapped up in the summer. But the club have postponed discussions until christmas.

Should The Ballon d’Or Going To Cristiano Ronaldo ?

Seremban - Manchester United soccerstar Cristiano Ronaldo is confident that he will win the Ballon d’Or. “I’m really confident, ” Ronaldo said to La Gazzetta dello Sport. “I don’t see Lionel Messi and Xavi as a serious rivals and I feel pretty much relaxed”, Ronaldo continue.

Villareal and France soccerstar Robert Pires also sent his support for Cristiano Ronaldo to win The Ballon d’Or. “I’m Cristiano fans, He was amazing last season, so he should be voted Ballon d’Or”, Pires said. “He is an amazing individual talent, but not a selfish one, as what he does is massive for his team”

Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a total of 42 goals in all competitions 07/08 with his club Manchester United and won double title the Premier League and Champions League.

However even Ronaldo very confident he must faces competition from 29 other players for the European crown, including AC Milan and Italian league favourite Kaka as well as United team-mate Wayne Rooney and fellow Premier League star Fernando Torres of Liverpool.

Here is the The full list of Ballon d’Or 2008 nominees:

1. Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal), Togo.
2. Sergio Agüero (Atletico Madrid), Argentine.
3. Andreï Archavine (Zénith Saint-Pétersbourg), Russia.
4. Michael Ballack (Chelsea), Germany.
5. Karim Benzema (Lyon), France.
6. Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus Turin), Italy.
7. Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Spain.
8. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Portugal.
9. Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Ivory Coast.
10. Samuel Eto’o (FC Barcelone), Cameroon.
11. Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Spain.
12. Fernando Torres (Liverpool FC), Spain.
13. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool FC), England.
14. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Inter Milan), Sweden.
15. Kaka (Milan AC), Brazil.
16. Frank Lampard (Chelsea), England.
17. Lionel Messi (FC Barcelone), Argentina.
18. Pepe (Real Madrid), Portugal.
19. Franck Ribéry (Bayern Munich), France.
20. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), England.
21. Marcos Senna (Villarreal), Spain.
22. Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Spain.
23. Luca Toni (Bayern Munich), Italy.
24. Edwin van der Sar (Manchester United), Netherlands.
25. Rafael van der Vaart (Hamburg SV puis Real Madrid), Netherlands.
26. Ruud van Nistelrooy (Real Madrid), Netherlands.
27. Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United), Serbia.
28. David Villa (Valence CF), Spain.
29. Xavi (FC Barcelone), Spain.
30. Youri Zhirkov (CSKA Moscou), Russia.

Im BACK

Sorry everybdy...i was so packed with a lot of problems, events, n tournament ext. ext...but im back..with some super news n information... Well 10ks guys 4 keep updating me... So i think its not toooooO late to say 'Welcom to 2o09' SAY CHEERS...hapi alwayz...