Sunday, 27 July 2014

United more efficient, says Garcia

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United more efficient, says Garcia

United more efficient, says Garcia

Posted: 26 Jul 2014 07:57 PM PDT

After conceding three goals during the opening 45 minutes in Denver, Roma rallied in the second half with a stunning long-range strike from Miralem Pjanic and Francesco Tottis penalty. But the Serie A outfit could not avoid defeat in their International Champions Cup fixture, after overcoming Liverpool 1-0 on Wednesday in a non-related friendly. Speaking to reporters post-game at the Sports Authority Field, Garcia lamented his teams efficiency up front. It was a shame to go into the break 3-0 down. We need to be sharper, because if 2-0 down at half-time we could well have won, he said. The result was excessive but at the end of the day they won and deserved it. The difference was in their efficiency, as Manchester United had 50 per cent more shots on target. Romas starting XI featured eight players aged 23 or younger, with Arturo Calabresi (18), Alessio Romagnoli (19), Leandro Parades (20), Salih Ucan (20), Juan Iturbe (21), Mattia Destro (23), Alessandro Florenzi (23) and Lukasz Skorupski (23). There were many youngsters today who had never even played in Serie A, so it was natural to feel a little nervousness against United, Garcia added. Garcia reserved praise for Bosnia-Herzegovina international Pjanic, who sensationally scored from inside his own half. Pjanics goal was fantastic and will go all round the world. I can say the training session with the [NFLs Denver] Broncos did him good, the Frenchman said.

Van Gaal bemoans United display despite win

Posted: 26 Jul 2014 06:05 PM PDT

A brace from Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata's goal put United in a commanding position before Roma hit back with two unanswered goals of their own in the second half at Sports Authority Field. It was United's second consecutive win in their pre-season tour of the United States and the Premier League side's first in the International Champions Cup. Van Gaal was still critical of United's display, though he did concede the heat played a big factor as his team faltered after the break, despite regular drinks breaks. "I am pleased that we have won but it was not a good performance," said the Dutchman, who lamented the kick-off time during his pre-game conference. "54,000 people came to watch us but we can perform much better. "We are not used to this hot weather. I think we didn't play a good match because of the height of the stadium, the air, because all my good passers failed today. "I said when the World Cup was here in '94 it wasn't wise to play here at noon. America has a top sports climate but you have to play football at the right time. "When you are 3-0 ahead, the only thing you have to do is keep the ball in possession and then the opponent has to run and run and run. It's very difficult in this hot weather to do that. "But we forgot to do that [keep possession] and we brought Roma into the game ourselves." While he was disappointed with the state of play, the Dutchman was impressed by the standard of goals on show, from both teams. Rooney got the ball rolling with a curling effort from outside the penalty area, while Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic delighted the crowd after catching goalkeeper Ben Amos off his line and scoring from inside his own half - similar to David Beckham's stunning strike against Wimbledon in 1996. "Some of our passes failed, the ball was bobbling all the time and we didn't create so much, but we scored three fantastic goals," he added. "The pass from Rooney to Mata was unbelievable, despite the heat and the height. Mata was running with his brain at the right moment. "They also scored one fantastic goal, so then it was 3-1."

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In-form Rooney inspires United win over Roma

Posted: 26 Jul 2014 03:10 PM PDT

The England striker had netted a double in the7-0 demolition of LA Galaxy in Louis van Gaal's first game as United boss in midweek and he was at it again as the Premier League side scored three goals in the space of 10minutes at the end of the first half to stun the Serie A side. United had looked vulnerable at the back with a three-man defence before Rooney opened the scoring with a sublime right-foot strike, and thensetup Juan Mata for a superbsecond goal soon afterwards. Rooney struck from the penalty spot to add the third -just as he did against the Galaxy -after Roma new boyUrbyEmanuelson had upended Danny Welbeck in first-half stoppage time. A packed crowd inside Sports Authority Fieldhad been treated to two moments of sheer quality from Rooney and Mata for the opening goals, but there was evenbetter to come after the breakwhenMiralemPjanic, once linked with United,pulled a goal back 15 minutes from time with an audaciouslob from inside his own half, to leave United's substitute goalkeeper Ben Amos red-faced. Francesco Totti pulled another goal back from the penalty spot with time running out, but United held on to make it two wins out of two for Van Gaal. Roma had made a promising start as United looked uncertain with their new formation, playingthree central defenders, andMattia Destro almost caught them out when he raced onto a ball over the top and lobbed young goalkeeperSam Johnstone, but the ball bounced down and over the crossbar. LeandroParedes then saw his free-kick deflected over the wall as United looked rattled andAlessandroFlorenzi forced a save out of Johnstone with a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area after Destro had found space again. It was United who took the lead with a goal out of nothing 10 minutes before the break, though, as Rooney was allowed too much time to line up a strike from 25 yards out that flashed into the far corner of the net. The former Everton man then caught Roma out once again just over two minutes later when he picked out Mata with an incisive pass, the Spain midfielder finishingwith a well-executed lob. Rooney helped himself to a second goal on the stroke of half-time, sending the goalkeeper LukaszSkorupski the wrong way from the spot afterEmanuelson had brought down Welbeck. Roma were left with a mountain to climb, butPjanic had the crowd on their feet with a sensational strike 15 minutes from time as he spotted Amos off his line and lobbed him from inside his own half. Leandro Castan hit a post late on and then veteran Totti pulled another goal back from the spot after Michael Keane had been penalised for handball, but United stood firm to secure the victory and open their Group A campaign with a win.

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Mata: Van Gaal orders players to speak English

Posted: 26 Jul 2014 02:24 AM PDT

Van Gaal, whoguided the Netherlands to third place at the recentWorld Cup, has been tasked with ensuringUnitedbounce back from a torrid campaign under David Moyes last season. United finished seventh, their lowest-ever Premier League placing, and missed out on European qualification. Van Gaal has players from a number of nations at hisdisposal, but expects them to use the same language during matches. "We speak in English," Mata told BBC Sport. "The manager says we have to speak in English." Mata also made reference to thechange in style that has been implemented by Van Gaal as United look to return to winning ways. "The truth is we are trying to play with a new system,"he said."I don't know how much time it takes - maybe one month or two but the most important thing is to believe in what we do. "For me personally if I play behind the two strikers it's a good position. I can look for the ball. I feel comfortable in this role. "This system can be very dangerous. But you have to communicate and co-ordinate. "This club was made to win.Ever since I was young Manchester United was winning trophies or fighting for them.That is what we have to do."

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Im a Van Gaal type of player, says Cleverley

Posted: 26 Jul 2014 12:18 AM PDT

Cleverley made 22 league appearances last term but struggled to find consistent formas United endured a miserable time of things under David Moyes. However, the 24-year-oldis confident he can flourish under Dutchman Van Gaal, who is preparing for his first season inthe Premier League. "I watched the manager's Holland team in the World Cup and from that I think I'm going to be his type of player," Cleverley said. "I have to show that in training and most importantly games. I think there's a place for me but I have to prove it." After missing out on a spot in Roy Hodgson's England squad for the World Cup, Cleverley claims to berefreshed. "I managed to have a good break and recharge my batteries," he said. "Now we're back and all trying to impress the boss. "We know what he wants - a passing and moving style. "He's very clear and we have a good group of lads who are willing to learn. "We made a good start the other night [in a 7-0win over LA Galaxy] and we'll see how we go from there." United kick off the Premier League season on August 16 with a home game againstSwansea City.

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