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Scholes fit for the start of the season

Paul Scholes is in contention for a place in United's starting line-up against Reading on Sunday.

The midfielder left United's Asia Tour early to have exploratory surgery on his knee. He is now over the problem and played the full 90 minutes of United's 4-0 friendly win over Dunfermline on Wednesday.

United first-team coach Mike Phelan, who took charge of the Reds XI in Sir Alex Ferguson's absence, says the coaching staff are pleased with Scholes' progress.

"It was good for some of the players to get some minutes under their belt and they all came through it fine," said Phelan.

"Paul came off the tour early which gave him an extra week or so. He's surprised quite a few of us, but he's a robust character. His injury is fine and he has been working hard in training. He's in contention for the weekend."

The news comes as a major boost for the Reds as Scholes was an integral part of United's title-winning campaign last time out. And, even with the summer capture of Owen Hargreaves from Bayern Munich, the 32-year-old is certain to play another prominent role as Sir Alex's men look to retain the Premier League crown.
 
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Man Utd's Fletcher: Hargreaves, Tevez look great
tribalfooball.com - August 09, 2007

Darren Fletcher reckons Manchester United can challenge on four fronts this season following the captures of Owen Hargreaves and Carlos Tevez.
The 23 year old believes United are now ready for a tilt at the Champions League, Premier League and the two domestic cup competitions.

He said: "We've added to the squad, it's top quality and we have the numbers to compete for everything this season.

"You can more or less play 11-a-side in training and it keeps everyone sharp.

"Everyone is competing for their place and you know that if you get a chance then you have to take it.

"The manager wants a selection headache. It's better that way than struggling without enough players.

"And if you want to contend for the four trophies then we will need a big squad because towards the end of the season you will pick up injuries and suspensions

"Hargreaves looked great against Dunfermline. Obviously he has not played as many games as he would have liked because he picked up a little injury but he looks fit now and he is impressing everyone.

"I'm sure once he gets used to the way we play, and the more games he plays, he will be a big hit.

"Tevez can bring directness and excitement. He is a player that I'm sure the fans at Old Trafford will love.

"Wayne Rooney and him are from a similar mould.

"You saw what he did for West Ham and he is going to be a great addition to the squad.

"He likes to make things happen when he has got the ball, he also has raw strength and he has the presence to handle the big stage.

"He's also impressed in training and I'm sure he will impress the fans as well."
 
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Man Utd's Vidic: Last season not good enough
tribalfooball.com - August 09, 2007

Nemanja Vidic has warned Manchester United teammates that no-one can afford to stand still this season.

"We need to improve everywhere. If you want to win the Premier League and get to the Champions League final, everyone has to take one step up," he said.

"We have to be better this season. If we play at the same standard as last season, we will not be good enough to win the league."

Vidic is excited at the quality of United's close-season signings, with Nani impressing in their pre-season games.

"Nani looks great," the defender said. "He's sharp and strong, he has a lot of stamina and he will be an important player for our team."
 
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I hate that little cnut.
 
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Good player but an ugly, arrogant cnut. Typical pommy.
 
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0-0 aye?

when was the last time liverpool were on top of manure :grinning:
 
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I stayed up and watched the game. The reading GK was superb. Kept them in the game. I can't remember the last time Liverpool was on top of Manchester United. Wont last long though.

I wish we still had Giuseppe Rossi.
 
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See Arsenal, Ozzy? :D
 
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Keep your garbage in the ARSEnal thread punk :p

Team for next week....

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Brown - Ferdinand - Vidic - Evra

- - - - - - Carrick - - - - - - - -

Nani- -Giggs- -Scholes- -Ronaldo

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To mark the launch of United's new local language website in Japan, www.manutd.jp, Wayne Rooney spoke exclusively to ManUtd.com during the opening leg of the Reds' Asia tour...

The Reds' striker is looking forward to the start of the new campaign and feels the club's summer signings have turned the current squad into the strongest he's known during his United career...

It’s your second Asia Tour with United, what do you make of the level of support out here?
It's amazing to see the fans out here. The reception we got at the airport was unbelievable. The tour is a great experience for all the players.

What have you made of the tour so far?
It's been good. We want to win all the games but the most important thing about it is getting your fitness up so you're ready for the start of the season.

How much have you enjoyed your second visit to Tokyo?
Very much, it's a great city. Last time I was here [in 2005] we had an afternoon off and I went shopping which was great. It's somewhere I've really enjoyed visiting.

How much are you looking forward to the new season – is there a different feel to it because you’re starting it as champions?
I don't think there is any more pressure on us because we won the league last season, it's just the same as always. We're just concentrating on getting fit for the start of the new campaign. The mood is really good in the squad and hopefully we can do well again and try to win the title again.

How excited are you by the new signings – what have you made of them so far in training?
All the players are excited by their arrival. I know all about Owen Hargreaves from our time with England. You know what you're going to get with Owen - he's a top player and a good lad. I haven't seen too much of Nani and Anderson although I played against Anderson in a friendly once. Nani hasn't been able to train yet but I'm sure both of
them will do really well for us.

How much will you relish playing alongside Carlos Tevez?
It'll be great. Hopefully things will get sorted soon. He did brilliantly for West Ham last season and I think he'll be a great signing for us.

You netted 23 goals last season – your best campaign to date – is the aim to hit 30?
I was pleased with my return last season and I want to continue doing my best. I don't set myself targets but I'll certainly be looking to do even better than I did last season. I haven't got any bets with the manager, but hopefully I can score more goals than last year.

The title was the priority last season. Is it the same again this year or does Europe take on greater importance especially having gone so close last time?
I'm not sure. To be honest I'd take any trophy at the start of the season. The Premier League is the competition you play in week in, week out. For me, it's more important. Nevertheless, the Champions League is a massive tournament and I'd love to win it. The Milan away game still niggles. We know we can play a lot better. It was particularly disappointing to get knocked out having gone into the game with a lead. Hopefully we can do well again throughout the whole campaign especially in the Champions League.

Is the squad the strongest you've ever known it during your time here?
Yes, definitely. There are more players and better quality players as well. There's a good mix of youth and experience which is great for the team. It's definitely the strongest squad I've been involved in.

There will obviously be lots of competition for places next season...
It will be huge given the amount of players in the squad. Everyone is going to have to be on top of their game and try their best to get into the team.
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I think they had a stronger team in the mid 90's with players like schmeichel,giggs,robson,ince,kanchelskis,hughes,pallister,bruce,irwin,parker,cantona etc
 
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wogdog said:
I think they had a stronger team in the mid 90's with players like schmeichel,giggs,robson,ince,kanchelskis,hughes,pallister,bruce,irwin,parker,cantona etc
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i agree. That was an awesome team.
 
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