rafael's face..doesnt look like he afraid of anything/anyone..i like his expression..yes, ronaldinho has been locked by rafael..

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la nina suspended
vidic still injured i presume

Long time didn't see Obertan in action. What's happened to him?

the second half of the season is far too crucial to play a young one.

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With this been a tough away game, I can see Fergie sticking with the 4-5-1 with Rooney as lone striker. After all, it has served us quite well so far.

Good thing that we don't need to face the aerial threats from Fellaini (out for the season) & Cahill (out for 2-3 weeks).

Saha, Pienaar will be the main threats we need to pay attention to.

I don't see Rafael will start this game..
Our right flank will be raped..
And we had to think of Arteta and Landon Donovan as well

a defensive 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 suits this match..
I can't see we field a attacking lineup..

Set pieces/lost of possession would be our main fear in this game

rambut alfro main tak malam ni?

I don't see Rafael will start this game..
Our right flank will be raped..
And we had to think of Arteta and Landon Donovan as well

a defensive 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 suits this match..
I can't see we field a attacking lineup..

Set pieces/lost of possession would be our main fear in this game

rambut alfro main tak malam ni?

Same thoughts. I can see that we are attacking them through counter attacks.

Since Nani is out, we might see Park () being play out on the left and Valencia on the opposite side.

If it's 4-5-1, Carrick, Ando and Fletcher for me. Scholes will be rested for either West Ham or Carling Cup Finals.

If it's 4-4-2, Carrick and Fletcher. Ando will feature some part later in the game. Berbatov to partner Rooney up front.

Boss Alex Ferguson wants Paul Scholes to forget thoughts of retiring by signing a new Manchester United deal.

In May last year Scholes, whose United contract ends in June, said that this season "would probably be my last".

But following his goal in United's 3-2 Champions League last-16 win at AC Milan on Tuesday, Ferguson has urged the 35-year-old to keep going.

"He is showing on the field what he is capable of and another year would not be a problem for the lad," he said.

In December an out-of-sorts Scholes, who at the time had started just seven of United's 14 Premier League games, reiterated that he was uncertain about his career plans.

"I'll just carry on with the way it's going at the moment and we'll see what happens come the end of the season," he said.

"I wouldn't say I am playing some of my best football. I don't always feel I am making as much of a contribution as I'd like to.

"I preferred it when I was playing regularly and scoring a lot more goals. It's different now."

However, Ferguson is apparently keen talks are opened on a new deal for his veteran midfielder, who has featured in 25 of United's 40 matches this season, chipping in with five goals in the process.

"I would be happy to do something about Scholes' contract but there is nothing yet," said the Scot.

"It depends on what Paul thinks himself and I haven't addressed it with him.

"But he was brilliant in Milan and his form in the last few weeks has been incredible.

"There is no need for him to think of retirement like some people were saying a few weeks ago."

Scholes, who began his illustrious Old Trafford career as a trainee, has made over 600 appearances for the Red Devils, amassing nine Premier League winners' medals and helping United claim the Champions League in 1999 and 2008.

He earned 65 England caps before retiring from the international game in 2004 to focus on his United career and his family.

Manchester United utility man John O'Shea is itching to return to action, but concedes he will not rush his comeback.

The 28-year-old has been on the sidelines since November after suffering complications in his recover from a dead leg.

It had been suggested O'Shea could miss the remainder of the season, something the Republic of Ireland ace was quick play down.

United's long-serving utility man is pleased with how the injury is recovering, but is against putting a timescale on his comeback.

"It is progressing very well," he said.

"I have been doing some running on the water treadmill and the normal treadmill and I have not had any setbacks yet.

Improvement

"The strength is improving. It is nearly 85% in my right leg. Once it is over 90 and nudging up towards 95 it is all systems go.

"But I am not going to set myself a target because it just adds to the speculation."

O'Shea has now missed three months of action for the Premier League champions and cannot wait to get back on the pitch and help his team-mates.

"I am itching to get back," he continued. "It is hugely frustrating.

"Once you see the Champions League starting back up you know that is the business end of the season starting up.

"You have to be careful when you are injured not to force yourself to come back too soon and get injured again."

Long time didn't see Obertan in action. What's happened to him?

Game tonight? Away to Everton who seems to be in quite a bit of a good form lately. Won't be easy at all.