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Valencia explains shirt shift

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Antonio Valencia has revealed for the first time why he has reverted back to the no.25 shirt during an exclusive interview with MUTV.

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The winger was outstanding in the 4-2 defeat of Bayer Leverkusen in midweek and scored the final goal after creating Robin van Persie's hooked effort that regained the lead for the Reds.

Ahead of the Manchester derby, Valencia spoke to MUTV's Countdown to Kick-Off show and explained the motivation behind his decision to change numbers. Both David Moyes and Sir Alex Ferguson feel the wide man has benefited psychologically from ditching the no.7 jersey vacated by Michael Owen's departure in 2012.

"I think it turned out to be a very good number for me when I first arrived at the club as I was just given the no.25 more or less," he said.

"But things went really, really well. I played well wearing that shirt so I think it was a decision I came to in the summer. Maybe if I can get back to the form I showed before, why not? It is a good idea to start wearing it again.

"It had been something I had been thinking about for quite a long time. I'd been considering a change back and maybe it is psychological or maybe it is just all about a good-luck symbol, if you like. We get a lot of that in Ecuador, maybe superstition, and l hope it continues and still brings me more good luck this season."

Sir Alex told MUTV on Thursday: "Antonio was back to his best [on Tuesday]. Changing the number of his jersey again - it's amazing how it can affect a player like that.

"Maybe it was a great thing for him to do that. He used his initiative to go back to 25 and was fantastic."

Valencia also confirmed that his celebration on Tuesday night was a tribute to former Ecuador team-mate Christian 'Chucho' Benitez, who sadly lost his life at the tender age of 27 in the summer.

"It was terrible that he passed away a couple of months ago," stated the winger. "He wasn't just a friend but like a brother to me and I dedicated the tattoo to him. That first goal celebration and every other goal that I celebrate hopefully this season, I'll be dedicating to him also. It was just a huge shock to everyone.

I am pleased for him:). Him dedicating the goal to 'Chucho' Benitez was emotional though.

Massive match on Sunday. If we manage to somehow nick a win we will be in a great position to push forward. This title would be so sweet considering everyone being so quick to write us off and suck City/Chelsea off.

An exclusive interview with SAF that took place on MUTV this week, interesting especially his thoughts on Wayne Rooney but I am glad that SAF is enjoying his retirement.. It is still weird not seeing him as United Manager still though!:(

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Originally Posted by Brother Leon (Post 6388726)

I agree, a win on Sunday would be huge. City and Chelsea have stuttered recently and it would be sweet karma towards those writing United off without a ball being kicked at the start of the season.

The league is not won on paper, but this season will be massive and will be unpredictable as it goes on.

It will be great to see Marouane Fellaini too, he will give us a physical presence that we did lack in Midfield before his signing and hopefully he continues to develop an understanding with Michael Carrick and the other United players.

Boss explains defensive call

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David Moyes has explained why he has kept faith with Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand at the heart of United's defence.

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The seasoned campaigners have formed the central defensive partnership for the past five games since Phil Jones played alongside Vidic in the Community Shield against Wigan Athletic at Wembley.

Although Jones and Rafael are both close to being available for selection again after injury to provide more defensive options, the boss feels he has made the right call in choosing his most experienced central pairing despite being asked whether it was a fitness risk considering Vidic is 31 and Ferdinand is 34.

"It is something which I'm aware of," admitted Moyes. "I'm sure nature will take its own course in time but I'm quite comfortable with Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.

"I just felt at the moment that I've taken over a new job and it was important I got a little bit of rhythm. I don't like the word 'rotate', but I will change players at different times.

"I just felt, at the moment, because of the start to the Premier League that we had, my mind was made up that I was going to keep it quite strong in the opening period of it and then see what happens after that.

"Their fitness has been great, the two of them. They felt really good through pre-season and I think they're both enjoying it."

Michael Carrick heaps praise on Manchester United's 'brilliant' newcomer Marouane Fellaini

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But the midfield general says he doesn't envy David Moyes and the difficult decision he has to make when it comes to team selection

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Michael Carrick reckons the Big Fella has had a big impact at Manchester United.

The midfielder has been impressed with Marouane Fellaini’s contribution to the Old Trafford cause since his £27.5m deadline-day arrival from Everton.

Fellaini came on as a second-half substitute against Crystal Palace last weekend before being handed his full debut in the midweek Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen.

And Carrick said: “We now have other options with Felly. He brings something different to the squad, which is why the manager bought him, and he has done well in the time he’s been here. Against Leverkusen he was brilliant.

“Now, it’s the big one against City and it’s in these types of games that you want as many forceful players as possible in the side.

“With Tom Cleverley and Anderson also in there, it’s tough for the manager to pick his midfield.”

Love-struck Robin van Persie wants Wayne Rooney to stay at Manchester United and share glory

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“I love to play with Wayne because, for me, he has it all," the Dutch striker says as the Reds rediscover their goal-scoring form

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Robin van Persie has told Wayne Rooney: “Stay at Manchester United and we can share the glory.”

Rooney’s desire to quit Old Trafford during the summer was partly motivated by his reluctance to play second fiddle behind United’s Flying Dutchman, after David Moyes described RVP as his main man.

Van Persie goes into Sunday’s Manchester derby at the Etihad once again setting the pace at the top of United’s scoring charts after a blistering start to the season.

But Rooney is also at the top of his game – and RVP insists that both of Moyes’ strikers can be makers and takers of goals.

“I am very pleased with how my partnership with Wayne is going,” said Van Persie, who has already struck five times this term.

“We love to play together, you know, because we recognise that we are both very similar players.

“We are both all-round strikers. We both can drop deep and we can both go in behind.

“We have the ability to make a pass – which is what I love – and we can score goals.

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“I love to play with Wayne because, for me, he has it all. I think anybody who knows football can see we like playing together.

“As long as we can combine our qualities, as long as we work together and try to improve what we are doing, then I think we can go from strength to strength.

“It goes both ways for us. I really think that, if we can keep growing, keep passing well to each other, then we can end up with a lot of goals this season. And I mean both of us.”

Rooney broke through the 200-goal barrier with a double in United’s 4-2 Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen in midweek and is closing in on Sir Bobby Charlton’s club record of 249. Van Persie scored 30 goals last season as United reclaimed the title from City at a canter.

And he rates his last-minute free-kick winner at the Etihad in December as a decisive moment in a campaign which saw the Reds finish 11 points clear of their rivals.

Rooney also scored twice in a 3-2 victory and RVP said: “That goal of mine was very sweet. Winning at City put down a marker. If I remember correctly, we would have been six points behind if we had lost, but we won the game and it was back to scratch.

“It was a massive win. I don’t really care about what it cost City, it was a big moment for us and that’s why we’ll be going there looking to win again.

“The big games are coming quickly now – and that’s just how we love it because we can get into a rhythm of playing an important game every three or four games.

“We are playing well. We are *confident on the ball and everyone is trying to look for that killer pass, which really helps.

“I never think in negatives, but I think that, for both sides, this is a really important game. Even at this stage of the season, you don’t want to fall five points behind.”

Van Persie added: “The only target I set is to do better. I want us to do better than we did last season and, on Sunday, I want us to do better than we did against Leverkusen.

“To do that, we must succeed together. It’s not just about me and Wayne scoring goals, it’s about us all scoring goals.

“I don’t think our wingers scored enough last year. Hopefully, this time they will get more goals. We have got to be threatening from every area of the team – such as Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini.”

I am buzzing that Jesse Lingard scored four goals on his Birmingham City debut on his months loan spell from United, i'm so pleased for him because he is a down to earth guy and very likeable with lots of potential and I hope he keeps developing.

I really want him to make the breakthrough at United and believe in his talent/ability to do so.

Was our player of the tour. Good to see him ripping the Championship apart. Will have a part to play at United no doubt.

Looking forward to today's game. Get ready for big Marouane.

Hope after Valencia's excellent second half performance in midweek he can get back to being the old, monstrous, Valencia.

Actually feel we can win the league, tbh. I didn't at one stage, as I expected better players to actually arrive in the league. Now they haven't, I reckon we're in there. Provided players stay fit, and our midfield doesn't contain the tripe and average players, we could well do it. That and the fact the league is no where close to the quality it once was.

We can win the league. People quick to say we aren't the same, but our rivals haven't improved themselves really. Comes down to whether we can build a streak after the city game now.

Hope after Valencia's excellent second half performance in midweek he can get back to being the old, monstrous, Valencia.

LOOOOOL what were you thinking Ryan Tony is as big a bum as Ashley and is the most one dimensional player I have ever seen

Beyond a joke Fergie left a manger who he knew would BE UNDER HUGE PRESSURE ****ing young and Tony as his first choice wingers. Honestly the state Fergie left this team in is a ****ing joke yet he gets zero backlash FML

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Originally Posted by Legend killer (Post 6392143)

Feel a right 'effin *****. Stupid bastard gets back to being wank again. His wank shot in the first half summed it up.

Maybe if he changed his number again we'd get another good game out of him.

However, it seems Ashley's talent for diving rubbed off on him a bit. Excellent dive in the second half.

Also, he managed to beat Kolarov about three times in the match. Really sums up how wank Kolarov is defensively.

Will add though, practically everyone was crap. Will have to see how Valencia does in the coming weeks... probably be sh-it.

Hugely disappointed by Fellaini yesterday as well. Disgraceful performance. I'd of done more running. Basically played like Berbatov in midfield. Didn't get stuck in, nor use much energy. Really don't understand it.

Kolorav LET Tony run past him as he along with every one else knows Tony can't cross a ball for ****. In the rare time he beats a man he either

A. Smashes the ball in the box as hard as possible aimlessly to know one

B. Chips the ball a mile over everyone's head

Sick of watching these two bums on either wing whilst Zaha , Shinji and Nani rot on the bench

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Originally Posted by Legend killer (Post 6392171)

LOL at point A. So, so true.

It's about time Zaha was given a chance. Along with Nani. As I say, I think youth should be given a chance. Through out pre season each time Zaha, Januzaj and Lingard came on we looked far better. Then Januzaj comes on against Palace and does more than both Valencia and Young combined.

wheres hernandez? could have done with him

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Originally Posted by the truth (Post 6392745)

wheres hernandez? could have done with him

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Looking forward to tomorrow. Should see Nani,Kagawa,Hernandez,Adnan and maybe Zaha. Funnily enough....alot more exciting than our starting XI lol.

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Originally Posted by Brother Leon (Post 6393389)

Looking forward to tomorrow. Should see Nani,Kagawa,Hernandez,Adnan and maybe Zaha. Funnily enough....alot more exciting than our starting XI lol.

Can't believe the reality is this.

"Bale came to Madrid relatively cheap," Perez told Cadena SER. "Signing the best players out there is Madrid's philosophy and Bale was the best available player this summer. We had been following him for two years.

"Tottenham initially did not want to sell, but when we heard Manchester United made an offer, we tabled a bid ourselves. His childhood dream to play for Madrid eventually proved to be decisive."

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Moyes said: "We only talk about the players we think there is a reason to talk about and I wouldn't comment on that."

Woody probably offered 20m :joker:

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Originally Posted by Brother Leon (Post 6393738)

Woody probably offered 20m :joker:

LOL. Got to laugh... or you'd cry... forever. :(

There was a report in France that we offered £125 million. :joker: