I waited until the last possible minute to give you today’s United news. Wanted to make sure I got everything in the build up to the Community Shield. Chicharito is set to star in Community Shield, Sir Alex caught “scouting” Ozil, Carrick gets a fitness boost, and Smalling earns high praise from the gaffer.
Chicharito set to star in Community Shield – The Daily Telegraph
Could there be any better introduction to English football than to score against Chelsea in the Community Shield? He’s already proved he can score in preseason, so I wouldn’t rule it out.
Fergie caught “scouting” Mesut Ozil – The Daily Mail
Sir Alex’s attendance at yesterday’s Fulham vs Werder Breman friendly sent rumors into overdrive. Forget that Fulham is our second opponent of the season, it was all about the Germans’s creative playmaker. Ozil’s signing imminent… (sarcasm)
Manchester United and Chelsea turn to youth – The Guardian
This story is all about last season’s top two teams shunning the checkbook and turning to youth. Check the Community Shield lineups, I’m not seeing all this youth…
Carrick boost for United – The Sun
Following his injury against the Airtricity League XI, it was expected Carrick would be sidelined for two weeks. However, he took part in Saturday’s open training. And now he’s been included in the starting XI for the Community Shield. Sir Alex’s “rapid healing power” has struck again apparently…
Fergie hails Smalling as the new Rio – The Daily Mirror
I really don’t like the term “new (insert other player’s name),” but you really can’t get much higher praise than that at Old Trafford. Certainly hope Sir Alex proves to be right.
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