Wednesday, 25 December 2013

West Hams Collins blasts cheating Januzaj

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West Hams Collins blasts cheating Januzaj

West Hams Collins blasts cheating Januzaj

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 08:31 AM PST

Januzaj was shown a yellow card for simulation after throwing himself to the ground with Collins in close proximity, during a game that the defending champions went on to win 3-1. The 18-year-old was warned by his manager David Moyes not to let diving "creep into his play" and Collins is confident the Belgian-born youngster will heed that advice. But he was nontheless decisive in his view of Januzaj's actions. "It's cheating basically," Collins told Sky Sports News. "I don't like to see it in the game. He probably thinks I am going to stick my leg out and he's probably already thinking about going over. "Obviously he's taken a dive. He's a young lad, a great player, I'm sure he will learn. "David Moyes seems to have this conversation quite a lot at his club with Ashley Young. "It happens in football. He (Januzaj) is a great player and played very well at the weekend. He's learning the game and if he carries on playing the way he is, he is going to be a top-drawer player."

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Welbeck urged to keep up scoring run by Moyes

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 06:32 AM PST

Having previously faced criticism for not finding the net regularly enough, Welbeck has scored three in as many appearances after being pushed further forward in the absence of the injured Robin van Persie. The England international picked up a knock to his knee after his goal against West Ham on Saturday, but appears set to be available for Thursday's trip to Hull City. "It's only a kick to his knee," Moyes told United's official website. "He'd had a knee problem a few weeks ago, but this was a kick to it. He's trained and we hope that he's ok. "I think Danny's a really good player, and I want him to become a really good goalscorer. "He's got three in his last three games, so that's a good record for him and he has to try to keep that level up."

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In-demand Gaitan content with life at Benfica

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 05:01 AM PST

According to Gaitan's agent, Jose Iribarren, the attacking midfielder is ready to discuss a contract extension at the Estadio de Luz. Manchester United are among the teams reportedly targeting the Argentina international, butIribarren has confirmed there have been no bids for Gaitan as yet. "Many European clubs have asked for him, that's true, but I do not have any information in relation to a formal proposal," Iribarren told A Bola. "I have a very good relationship with the president of Benfica, Luis Filipe Vieira, a very respectable person, so we can talk about a contract extension when he desires. "And the player is also available to renew. So far we we have not, however, contacted accordingly. "Anyway, Nico's happy in Lisbon, he feels very good in the club and has no problem in continuing to represent Benfica in the future." Gaitan has been with the Portuguese outfit since 2010, having previously played for Boca Juniors.

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Shaw not for sale, says Saints boss Pochettino

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 04:53 AM PST

The highly rated left-back has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea since he burst onto the scene last season. Shaw looked very much at home in his first Premier League campaign and the 18-year-old has also caught the eye this season. The teenager's absence from the Southampton side that lost to Tottenham on Sunday led to further speculation that he is set to leave St Mary's. However, Pochettino revealed the defender has a throat infection and reiterated the south-coast club's stance that Shaw will not be allowed to move on next month. He told the club's official website: "It's pretty clear what the situation is, Luke Shaw has come out and said he doesn't want to go anywhere. "He's very happy here and doesn't want to go anywhere else. "I think all these rumours coming out are not positive for him and not positive for the club. "The club's stance as well is that we don't like negotiating on something we're not interested - selling him. "He's a very young player it is time to progress and improve and we are not willing to sell Luke Shaw."

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The FourFourTwo Preview: Hull vs Man United

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 08:01 AM PST

Billed as Jolly old Steve Bruce has the extended family over for a Boxing Day kickabout. The lowdown David Moyes will certainly be in more of a festive mood than he was two weeks ago - and not just because it wasn't actually Christmas two weeks ago. Back-to-back home defeats to Everton and Newcastle had left something of a dark cloud looming over Old Trafford, but spirited wins over Aston Villa and West Ham brought Moyes some cheer - not least as his Manchester United youngsters have really come to the fore. Danny Welbeck, Tom Cleverley and Adnan Januzaj have all impressed, and although the Albanian-cum-Belgian-cum-Kosovan-cum-non-Englishman has been turning most heads, it should be noted that Welbeck is also in strong form, even if he's only just now starting to get the goals to show for it. There have also been improved showings from Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young – a Christmas miracle indeed. United may be bottom of what looks set to effectively become a breakaway 'big eight' league, but good form over the festive period could bring them back into touching distance with the top four. Do that, and this season doesn't have to be a write-off for the champions just yet. But the first of those merry match-ups will be this testing trip to Humberside, where former United hero Bruce has quietly gone about making Hull a tough nut to crack (we could mention how people eat nuts at Christmas, but we don't want to labour the point). The Tigers have conceded as few goals as Manchester City and United, and fewer than Newcastle or Spurs. The problem has been at the other end, where they've scored just twice in their last four matches. Despite this handicap, Hull sit comfortably in 12th, seven points away from the drop zone. Bruce certainly deserves great credit for his work up to this point. Few pre-season predictions had the Tigers finishing anywhere other than in the bottom two, and although the finishing line is still a long way from view, the Yorkshiremen look like they should have enough to secure their Premier League status with relative comfort. The 53-year-old clearly isn't one of the game's more glamorous figures, but a look at his track record suggests he's an under-appreciated and under-rated coach. Hey, this is the season of goodwill… Team news Hull are hoping to welcome former Manchester United trainee Robbie Brady back from a groin injury, although they will still be without midfielder Stephen Quinn (hamstring) and forward Sone Aluko (ankle). United have confirmed that Marouane Fellaini has undergone surgery on a wrist injury, which is likely to rule him out for at least six weeks. Fellow midfielder Michael Carrick is still sidelined with an Achilles injury, while Robin van Persie's thigh injury and Nani's thigh twang will see the pair miss the festive period.Welbeck should recover from the knee knock picked up against West Ham. Key battle: Jake Livermore vs Tom Cleverley Livermore's arrival at Hull was somewhat overshadowed by that of his former Spurs team-mate Tom Huddlestone, but the 24-year-old loanee has performed well in the Hull engine room, and his brand of determined, high-energy play will be needed if the Tigers are to have any chance of stopping United finding their rhythm. He was a key figure in the recent win over Liverpool – making tackles in the defensive half, and interceptions in the attacking half. Cleverley has become United's midfield metronome in Michael Carrick's absence, and his performance in their last away game (the 3-0 win at Villa Park) showed again that he can not only distribute the ball tidily (he completed at least 26 more passes than any other player on the pitch), but also move into attacking positions when the time is right – he scored from 1 of his 2 shots on target, his only other shot was blocked. The managers United boss Moyes has this week been full of praise for Bruce, telling the Daily Star:"Steve has done a great job. When he took the Hull job I think people thought they weren't a club going in the right direction. "He has turned that around and did brilliantly to get them up last season. He then signed well with the likes of Tom Huddlestone, Jake Livermore and Allan McGregor. But he will know his job is to make sure Hull stay up in their first year back in the Premier League – that's a big thing after winning promotion." Facts and figures Hull have been involved in the lowest scoring games this season with 13 of their 17 fixtures providing fewer than 3 goals. Steve Bruce has not beaten Man United as manager of any of his previous clubs, losing 14 of his 18 matches. Man United have a great Boxing Day record winning 16 of their previous 17 fixtures and have won their last 7 in all competitions with Hull. More FFT Stats Zone facts • Find the best odds with Bet Butler FourFourTwo prediction Not for the first time this season, Hull perform well against one of the big hitters but leave empty handed. 0-2. Hull vs Man United LIVE ANALYSIS with Stats Zone

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