Ranting Rafa (Video)

When I saw the news that Chelsea were about to appoint Rafael Benitez as Roberto di Matteo's replacement I thought it was an elaborate joke, probably like most Chelsea fans.

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United need to tighten up

Sir Alex Ferguson joked that if his team did not improve their defending ahead of the Manchester derby next weekend he would play himself instead.

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Can Reading regain their tenacity against the masters?

This evening, Manchester United face a Reading side who have continued to show signs of the team that stormed to the Championship title last year.

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Triple threat for the Premier League title

Last season saw a two-horse race for the title between Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini, which ultimately ended in a photo finish as Manchester City scored a last gasp winner to snatch the Premier League crown on goal difference.

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Can QPR do 'a Blackburn'?

Rock-bottom QPR travel to Old Trafford on Saturday, where the chances of them getting their first win of the season seem almost impossible.

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Mancini - he comes from Itlay, he manages Man City

There are some managers I absolutely loathe. Phil Brown, when he was managing Hull, was one of those men and I'm not too fond of Mark Huhges either. Alan Pardew is very dull and we all get a bit peeved off with the amount Sir Alex Ferguson chews down on that bloody gum.

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Questions! Questions!

I wonder sometimes whether or not football reporters have a set list of questions prepared that they ask following the game.

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Paul Pogba can be the next big thing (Video)

Having just been dropped by Juventus for twice turning up late for training, Paul Pogba needs to ensure his attitude does not override his potential.

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Can Mancini handle the pressure?

When Manchester City failed to progress from their group in their maiden Champions League campaign last season, a lot of people simply put it down to inexperience, despite the multi-million pound squad at their disposal.  Their current team is even stronger, with an extra year for players to gel combined with the addition of a few more quality signings.  Yet, they continue to struggle.

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United a one man team?

I can see the United fans queuing up to slam this accusation already. What!? We're not a one man team! What about Rooney and Carrick? Valencia! And Nan....erm maybe not. If you can bear with me for just a second, allow me to explain my rationale.

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The Artist formerly known as Kaka

What ever happened to Ricardo Kaka? Bought by Real Madrid for an eye watering £50 million plus (remember that this is the same summer they bought Ronaldo for £80 million) in 2009, he has merely played a bit-part role for Jose Mourinho's team.

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United lose Vidic again (Video)

The news that Nemanja Vidic could be out of action until Christmas will have devastated every Manchester United supporter in the land. 

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Classics from the archive: Man United vs Arsenal (Video)

As we approach another weekend of football the stand out fixture is the big one, the Ferguson/Wenger grudge match, that's right: it's Man United vs Arsenal. Some may say that in recent years this fixture has lost its edge somewhat due to Arsenal not being as competitive as they once were. To those people I say: bollocks. 

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Ferguson the Silverback

In the aftermath of the hugely controversial and entertaining encounter between Chelsea and Man United this weekend there has been an onslaught of jokes/abuse/parodies of referee Mark Clattenburg's performance. Fergie's 12th man some say whilst Howard Webb is on the bench.It is all very funny because there is no doubt Fernando Torres did not deserve a second yellow in the match, just not for Chelsea fans.

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Great players don't always make great managers

If Alan Shearer is the answer then what is the question?

Certainly not “who would be the ideal candidate to take control of a struggling Championship club who have taken only 7 points this season”?

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