Arsenal’s sale of Robin van Persie to Manchester United is good business. Arsène Wenger has three young attackers in Podolski, Giroud and Cazorla to replace one with a worrying injury history. ” According to the gallows humorists of N5, the obvious candidates to be Arsenal’s next captain are Sebastian Squillaci, Marouane Chamakh and Park Ju-young. […]
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Title a three-way battle: Ray Wilkins
Ray Wilkins believes Sunday’s first glimpse of the new Chelsea may not tell the whole truth of their title claims – and says City and United will be the Blues’ chief rivals in the race to be champions. While Roberto Mancini can field the team that lifted the title for Manchester City in the Community […]
The Transfer Window – Retail Therapy at its best
The Transfer Window – Retail Therapy at its Best written by Taimur Shah United have bid for Lucas Moura. This was the news greeted by United fans a few weeks back. And what a bid?! Anywhere from £25 million to £31 million depending on which tabloid you read. If you knew nothing about Lucas Moura, […]
A point of principle for Arsene Wenger NOT to sell van Persie to Manchester United
” There are more than three weeks left in the transfer window and there’s only one club left in the hunt for Robin van Persie. Well, two actually. That’s because everyone appears to have disregarded Arsenal in this and just assumed that van Persie would be sold to the highest bidder. Manchester United are the […]
How can United bounce back?
Despite only losing last season’s Premier League title on goal difference, Manchester United will still need to make changes if they are to have any chance of overhauling rivals Manchester City in 2012/13. Alex Keble, editor of TheChalkBoard.org.uk, assesses where they went wrong last season, and where they need to strengthen…
Man United IPO – FAQ
If you had any questions or were confused about the entire IPO issue surrounding Manchester United; Richard Jolly at Soccernet covers the following in his Q&A: – Why do Manchester United need money? – Selling price of the shares and what they represent? – Is United a “risky “investment? – Will the IPO help United? […]
The “new” look approach to Uniteds’ Midfield
Sir Alex Ferguson seems to like pinning his colours to the corner of the unappreciated. The Manchester United manager’s contrary streak has come to the fore on the club’s pre-season tour. Not for the first time, he has defended the Glazers, despite the evidence United would have rather more spending power but for the debts […]
Alex Ferguson – the ultimate “yes” man?
Gabriele Marcotti discusses why Ferguson supports the Glazers even though they have put Man United under massive debts.
Man U transfer policy?
While there has been loads of talk of RVP to Man United – is there really a need for a striker over a midfielder? – RVP and Rooney could both play in the 4-4-1-1 formation. – The goal scoring burden on Rooney would be lifted. – However no decent CM – besides a 37 year […]
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