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Alex Ferguson retires at season’s end

  May 8, 2013 - 18:48 |
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Manchester United’s legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson has announced that he will retire at the end of the season after more than 26 years in charge.

Alex Ferguson retires at season's end

Ferguson, 71, has guided United to 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, two League Cups and two Champions League successes during his time in charge, as well as winning the Intercontinental Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.

It was important to me to leave an organisation in the strongest possible shape and I believe I have done so.

Sir Alex Ferguson

Everton boss David Moyes is 1/8 to become the next permanent manager at Old Trafford, with former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho 11/2 and United’s veteran winger Ryan Giggs 50/1.

Ferguson, who will remain at the club as a director and ambassador, confirmed on the club’s official website: “The decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about and one that I have not taken lightly. It is the right time.

“It was important to me to leave an organisation in the strongest possible shape and I believe I have done so.

“The quality of this league-winning squad, and the balance of ages within it, bodes well for continued success at the highest level whilst the structure of the youth set-up will ensure that the long-term future of the club remains a bright one.

“As for my players and staff, past and present, I would like to thank them all for a staggering level of professional conduct and dedication that has helped to deliver so many memorable triumphs.

“Without their contribution the history of this great club would not be as rich.”

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Man Utd – Ferguson can see winning post

  April 18, 2013 - 19:38 |
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Sir Alex Ferguson said there was “no doubt” in his mind that leaders Man Utd will win a record 20th domestic title.

Man Utd - Ferguson can see winning post

The game’s longest-serving manager was speaking after seeing his side twice come from behind to claim a point in a 2-2 draw against West Ham at the Boleyn on Wednesday thanks to a Robin van Persie equaliser.

“We had to stand up to a lot but our players kept going,” Ferguson said. “We were behind twice but we came back and I thought we played like champions.”

The result – coupled by a 1-0 win for Manchester City against Wigan – means the Old Trafford club lead the Premier League table by 13 points and now need a maximum of six points from the remaining five games to usurp their local rivals and be crowned champions.

Next up United entertain Aston Villa at home on Monday and Ferguson said he could sense the desire in his players to get the job done. United are quoted 1/4 to beat Paul Lambert’s men, the draw is quoted 5/1 and the away upset is on offer at 9/1.

He said: “It’s a game closer to the title. We have five left – three at home, two away – and the players are showing they want to win it. There’s no doubt about that. We’ve got a nice cushion with our lead but we don’t want to make any mistakes.”

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Man Utd v Real Madrid Free Bet Offer with bet365

  March 4, 2013 - 18:59 |
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bet365 has a fantastic free bet offer to add to the excitement as Man Utd welcome Real Madrid to Old Trafford with their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie in the balance.

Man Utd v Real Madrid Free Bet Offer with bet365Place a pre-match bet on this much anticipated fixture on Tuesday 5th March and you will receive a free In-Play bet to the same stake on the big match.

To qualify for your free In-Play bet, simply place a bet before kick-off, then once the game starts place another bet on any In-Play market. If your FIRST In-Play bet loses bet365 will refund this stake, up to the same value as your largest pre-match bet.

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Man Utd Giggs urges focus on league matters

  January 30, 2013 - 23:00 |
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Ryan Giggs has vowed Man Utd’s upcoming glamour tie with Real Madrid will not avert their gaze from the prize of winning back the Premier League title.

Man Utd Giggs urges focus on league matters

The Red Devils winger admits it would be easy to get distracted by the last-16 Champions League clash against Jose Mourinho’s men next month.

We’re not thinking about the Madrid game.

Ryan Giggs

But the 39-year-old is experienced enough to know the pit-falls of looking too far ahead and the damage that that can do in the immediacy.

Giggs may have to settle for a place on the substitutes’ bench at Old Trafford tonight when United host an ever-improving Southampton.

The hosts are 1/4 to win the game and 9/1 to secure a 3-1 victory, while they are 1/1 to keep a clean sheet.

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Sir Alex Ferguson’s team could once again extend their gap at the top of the table to seven points with a victory, after neighbours Manchester City could only manage a draw at Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday evening.

And Giggs insists: “We’re not thinking about the Madrid game. Everyone was excited when the draw was made, but you just can’t look too far ahead.

“You want to perform in games like that and be in good form going into them. That is what we intend to do and the best way of achieving that is to concentrate on the opponents immediately ahead.”

Robin van Persie, who sat out the weekend FA Cup win over Fulham, is expected to return and will be looking to score for a sixth successive league game.

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Man Utd v Real Madrid – Ronaldo backs Real to take United scalp

  January 15, 2013 - 15:00 |
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Man Utd v Real Madrid - Cristiano Ronaldo has backed Real Madrid to see off his former club Manchester United, when the Spanish giants continue their bid for a record tenth European crown.

Man Utd v Real Madrid - Ronaldo backs Real to take United scalp

The pair meet in the last 16 of the Champions League, with Real hoping to make up for a faltering league campaign by mounting a challenge in Europe, with their ninth title having come just over a decade ago.

If we play the way we are capable of, we can beat them.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Last season Real lost out on penalties to Bayern Munich in the semi-finals and Ronaldo is desperate to do better this term, starting by disposing of United.

“Every Madridista wants that tenth European Cup – we are more than aware of that,” Ronaldo told FIFA.com. “Last season we fell just short, which was very frustrating.

“The fact we face Manchester United next makes it more difficult. It is not going to be easy and I reckon the odds are about 50-50, but I am still very confident.”

“If we play the way we are capable of, we can beat them.”

Real and United have met in two previous ties in the Champions League era, with the Spaniards coming out on top in both 1999-2000 and 2002-03.

Madrid are 4/1 to win the Champions League this season, with United 14/1and Barcelona 2/1.

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Man Utd v Real Madrid – Different Ronaldo, same outcome?

  December 22, 2012 - 08:00 |
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The Brazilian Ronaldo received an Old Trafford standing ovation after his hat-trick for Real Madrid against Man Utd back in 2003 and bet365 go 16/1 about former Red Cristiano Ronaldo doing the same on his old stomping ground. Man Utd v Real Madrid

Man Utd v Real Madrid - Different Ronaldo, same outcome?

bet365 spokesman Steve Freeth looked forward to the tie of the round: “Ronaldo’s back at Old Trafford and Fergie is up against his possible successor in Jose Mourinho -  it’s a mouth-watering fixture that has us easing Man Utd from 10/1 out to 14/1 in the outright betting.”

2012/13 Champions League ½ 1-2

Team Price Team Price
Barcelona 2/1 Real Madrid 4/1
Bayern Munich 13/2 Borussia Dortmund 7/1
Juventus 10/1 Man Utd 14/1
PSG 20/1 Shakhtar Donetsk 33/1
Arsenal 40/1 Schalke 50/1
FC Porto 50/1 Malaga 50/1
Valencia 66/1 AC Milan 80/1
Celtic 150/1 Galatasaray 200/1

To Qualify

Man Utd                       11/8
Real Madrid                  8/15

Last 16 – Cristiano Ronaldo Specials v Man Utd

Total Ronaldo goals over both legs

None                            15/8
One                              7/4
Two                              7/2
Three+                         5/1

(Must start 1st leg)

Ronaldo to score a hat-trick at Old Trafford                             16/1

Next Permanent Man Utd Manager

Manager Price
Pep Guardiola 2/1
Jose Mourinho 4/1
David Moyes 5/1
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 10/1
Laurent Blanc 20/1
Paul Lambert 20/1

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Wayne Rooney given Ballon d’Or nod

  October 29, 2012 - 19:23 |
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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been named as the only British representative on the 23-man shortlist for the 2012 FIFA Ballon d’Or.

Wayne Rooney given Ballon d'Or nodOver the years six different British players have been crowned world player of the year, with Michael Owen the last UK representative to lift the golden ball trophy in 2001.

Rooney will hope to do the same this year after scoring 19 goals for United last season as they finished runners-up to Manchester City. The 27-year-old also bagged four goals for England in 2012.

However, the United hotshot faces some stiff competition, with defending champion Lionel Messi and Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo the favourites for the award.

Messi won the European Golden Boot last season as he scored 73 goals in 56 games, breaking the previous record for the number of goals in a single campaign by one player.

While Ronaldo wasn’t able to score as many as his Barcelona rival he did play a huge part in helping Real dethrone Barca as the kings of Spain.

Real, who have six representatives on the Ballon d’Or list, are 7/2 to retain the Primera Liga title this season, while Barca are 1/4.

While there are no other British nationals on the list those who represented British clubs do get a mention, with Robin van Persie included after his remarkable year with Arsenal.

Van Persie is 2/1 to retain his Premier League golden boot crown this season, with Luis Suarez 8/1.

Manchester City trio Yaya Toure, Sergio Aguero and Mario Balotelli are also on the 23-man shortlist, as is former Chelsea hero Didier Drogba.

The list for the player of the year will be narrowed down on November 29 to the top three before the winner is announced on January 7.

Meanwhile, Roberto Di Matteo, Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini are in contention for the coach of the year award but face stiff competition with Vincente Del Bosque, Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola also making the cut.

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Man Utd: Giggs warns United to tighten up

  October 27, 2012 - 14:57 |
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Veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs admits Man Utd can’t keep relying on getting off the hook, as they prepare to take on Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Man Utd: Giggs warns United to tighten up

The Welshman is poised for a place on a substitutes bench for Sunday’s top-of-the table clash at Stamford Bridge, with Sir Alex Ferguson having increased options to choose from.

We know that if we keep clean sheets then we’ll win more games than we lose.

Ryan Giggs

Both Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra will be restored to the starting line-up after being rested from midweek Champions League exertions.

United were forced to come from three goals down in the corresponding fixture last season, to grab a share of the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 encounter.

And the Red Devils’ propensity for giving their opponents a major head start has continued in a similar vein this season, falling behind in eight games already, albeit, coming back to win in six of them.

Giggs admitted: “That’s probably the biggest disappointment from this year, the number of times we have gone behind. But on the plus side, we’ve managed to come back in the majority of them and win them.

“Obviously, we can’t go through the rest of the season like we have been doing. We know that if we keep clean sheets then we’ll win more games than we lose.”

United are 10/3 to keep a clean sheet on Sunday, with the game 12/1 to end goalless, while the Red Devils are 2/1 to regain the Premier League title come the end of the season.

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Man Utd – Ferguson ponders diamond formation

  October 20, 2012 - 11:01 |
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Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits that his tinkering with the team’s system this season has now created a problem.

Man Utd - Ferguson ponders diamond formation

United will be hoping to take maximum points when they host Stoke City at Old Trafford later today, with winger Ashley Young available for selection again after an injury lay-off.

United are 5/1 to win the match 2-0 with Young 15/2 to open the scoring. A 1-1 draw is available at 9/1 and a 1-0 win for the Potters at 25/1.

Sometimes I think the diamond formation can work. Other times we need that width.

Sir Alex Ferguson

United’s threat from the flanks has been a dominant feature of their play down the years, and is currently supplemented further in the wide areas through the likes of Ryan Giggs, Nani and Antonio Valencia.

But the times are a changing under Sir Alex, who has experimented with a new diamond formation in recent games, leaving his wing men out in the cold. It calls for more emphasis on a lone striker and Wayne Rooney dropped essentially into the midfield area.

Ferguson admits: “It is going to be difficult picking teams. Sometimes I think the diamond formation can work. Other times we need that width.

“I am flexible. There are benefits both ways. It is unusual for us to play without wingers. In both Newcastle games (the league and Capital One Cup) and against FC Cluj it definitely worked.

“It gave our opponents a lot of problems. Obviously teams will work it out now. Tony Pulis, for instance, will be wondering what I am going to do today against Stoke, whether I am going to play with wide players or a diamond.”

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Wayne Rooney 5/6 to reach 50

  October 14, 2012 - 17:30 |
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Wayne Rooney’s double against San Marino took him to 31 international goals for his country and the striker is 5/6 to break Sir Bobby Charlton’s record of 49.

Wayne Rooney 5/6 to reach 50

Wayne Rooney To Score 50 Or More International Goals For England

Yes                   5/6
No                    5/6

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