Manchester United Still Chasing Ronaldo - But Where Would He Fit Into Moyes' Current Side?

Manchester United fans, fear not. Your season may have seen a mixed bag already and you may be in the middle of an injury 'crisis', some of you may even be worried about your season ahead, but the Daily Mail are reporting that a move for Cristiano Ronaldo is not yet dead in the water. But should David Moyes get his mitts on the Real Madrid forward, then where would he fit into the current set up?

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Aston Villa intend to keep their "Monster" Christian Benteke

Aston Villa hero Christian Benteke stole the headlines again this past week after yet another monstrous performance during Villa's 6-1 victory against Paolo Di Canio's Sunderland. The Belgian striker sealed a lightning quick hat-trick within the space of 18 minutes during the second half, before receiving the due adulation of the Villa fans after being substituted off for the injury-ridden Darren Bent.

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Spurs and Arsenal chase after Aubameyang

Oscar Damiani, the agent of 23-year-old St.Etienne forward Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang has confirmed interest from both Arsenal and Spurs according to reports in the Daily Mail.

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“The Next Big Thing” - Marquinhos

With Manchester City, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Barcelona chasing your signature you begin to realize that you mean business. Just ask Roma’s 18-year-old centre-back Marquinhos who has become an expert on dealing with the matter.

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The Lone Ranger - Former Newcastle man's list of convictions

Ex-Premier League striker Nile Ranger has been given a 12 month community order for pulling his girlfriend’s hair during a row. The 21-year-old former Newcastle United player admitted common assault on Shakira Bicar outside the city’s Gate entertainment complex on the 13th March.

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Ballon d’Or 1958: Raymond Kopa

“We just couldn’t stop Kopa, especially early on.” – Francisco Gento

“The precursor of the modern No 10. One of the first to attempt the great adventure of moving to another country.” – Michel Platini

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Ballon d’Or 1957 and 1959: Alfredo Di Stefano

“In Madrid, the field at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium leans to the left because Alfredo Di Stéfano had played so much on this side.” – Spanish Press

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Ballon d’Or 1956: Stanley Matthews

“He told me that he used to play for just 20 pounds a week. Today he would be worth all the money in the Bank of England.” — Gianfranco Zola

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Mourinho: Ronaldo deserved Ballon D’Or

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes that his Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo achieved more in 2012 to deserve the Ballon D’Or than eventual winner Lionel Messi. His main reason for believing that Ronaldo should have won the award is the fact that he lifted the La Liga title.

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Birmingham City are left searching for a King

Birmingham City striker Marlon King has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after being forced to undergo knee surgery. The 32-year-old striker is due for a knee operation on Monday to clear an injury which has been hampering his performances all season.

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Two brand new “immortal” football statues

Arsenal are set to erect a statue of Dennis Bergkamp outside the Emirates Stadium this summer, as they aim to immortalise another one of their recent heroes. The former Holland international will see his statue placed alongside Tony Adams, Thierry Henry and Herbert Chapman which were erected in December 2011.

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Marek Hamsik is robbed at gunpoint… again

When a player agrees to sign for Napoli, they sign in order to ply their trade in front of one of the most passionate sect of fans in the world. They sign in an attempt to restore Napoli to the levels of glory and importance which Maradona achieved. Finally, they sign to test whether or not they can deal with being robbed at gunpoint.

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The Watford Loophole

Outspoken Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway has been one of the first managers to voice their opinions on the blatant transfer loophole in the Watford squad. Watford currently have 11 loan signings on their books. Gianfranco Zola named a squad which consisted of seven loan players to face Palace, of which six were from Watford’s “sister” clubs Granada and Udinese.

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Preview: Wolves vs Leeds

Wolves play host to Leeds United this Saturday, following an earful from chief-executive Jez Moxey. He claimed that their atrocious season is down to the under-performing players rather than any managerial fault.

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McLeish’s 40 day tenure ends

Nottingham Forest manager Alex McLeish has left the club by mutual consent, after just 40 days in charge. Forest Chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi told the club website: "I'm bitterly disappointed - as is Alex - it has not worked out." McLeish was appointed on the 27th December, and won just one game in charge of Forest, he lost four out of the possible seven. The Kuwaiti hierarchy are now hunting for their fourth manager since they took charge in July.

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