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Flying Manchester United poised to beat QPR and widen gap over Man City
There is more danger for English Premier League title aspirants Manchester City. By the time their game against Arsenal gets underway, Man United could be 8 points clear at the top of the standings.
Manchester United vs Queens Park Rangers will kick off at 8:30am EST (12:30pm GMT). This fixture at Old Trafford presents a mammoth task for the visitors. QPR are floating over the relegation zone. With their 2-1 upset of Arsenal, they hit 28 points and moved up to 17th in the table above Blackburn Rovers on goal difference.However, things are very tight at the bottom of the Premier League standings. A single point separates the 16th spot from the 19th position. This region is currently occupied by Bolton Wanderers, QPR, Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic respectively. At the very end of the chart, there is Wolves with 22 points.
Montenegro vs England Report
England sealed automatic qualification for EURO 2012 courtesy of a turbulent 2-2 draw in Montenegro.
Ashley Young and Darren Bent fired England into a comfortable 2-0 lead in the first 31 minutes, and the Three Lions appeared to be cruising toward the tournament finals in Poland/Ukraine.Elsad Zverotic halved England’s lead to give Montenegro hope on the stroke of half-time, before a rocky second half saw England concede a late equalizer to Andrija Delibasic, and have star striker Wayne Rooney sent off.
The draw also sealed a qualifying playoff for Montenegro, as third placed Switzerland were beaten 2-0 in Wales.
England started positively and took an 11th minute lead when Rooney released Theo Walcott, and the Arsenal winger’s inch perfect cross was headed home by Young at the back post.
Manchester United’s Ashley Young keen to make Champions League debut
Ashley Young is only moments away from living his dream of playing in the UEFA Champions League.
The ex-Aston Villa ace is expected to feature against FC Basel on Tuesday night. Commenting on this prospect, Ashley Young told the press as Manchester United’s official website reported:“When you come to a club like Manchester United, you are going to be challenged,” Young said at the pre-match press conference.
“I am definitely someone who wants to challenge myself at the top level and being able to play in the big competitions at club level is every boy's dream.
“Hopefully I’ll be selected and can play a part in the game and I’m looking forward to playing in the Champions League.”
Is Manchester United Winger Ashley Young the New Cristiano Ronaldo?
When star winger Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester Unite in 2009 many doom mongerers predicted that United’s attacking flair and chief match winner had gone with him.
The theory went that with Ronaldo gone, opposing teams could focus their efforts on stopping Wayne Rooney and the Red Devils would become more predictable.The optimistic United fans believed that the natural successor for Ronaldo would be fellow Portuguese winger Nani. Nani not only plays for the same national team as Ronaldo, he also is a product of Sporting Club de Portugal.
The pair also share a love for fancy tricks and an occasional temper tantrum. It was believed that after a year or two of maturing Nani would eventually replicate Ronaldo and become a match winning force from a wide attacking position.
Manchester United Transfer News: Nani Forced To Accept Ashley Young
At this point in time, Nani believes he can only welcome the signing of Ashley Young at Manchester United...
Sir Alex Ferguson fulfilled his wish of signing Ashley Young from Aston Villa this month and most Manchester United fans—if not all—think that the Red Devils were spot on to make this move. However, Nani’s place in the starting XI is also now in doubt. Pundits have been looking at how best Ferguson might use both players—Nani and Ashley Young, whereas speculations in the media suggest that the Portuguese international could be on his way out of Old Trafford as Italian giants Juventus and AC Milan are reportedly interested anyway.
Man United Transfer News: Ashley Young Signs For The Champions
Manchester United have officially announced the signing of Aston Villa forward, Ashley Young for an undisclosed fee.
Manchester United have announced their second transfer capture of the summer after completing the signing of Aston Villa forward, Ashley Young today. The former Villa man apparently had a medical at Manchester yesterday and United have now officially confirmed the deal on their official website.A statement from United read: "Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Aston Villa for the transfer of Ashley Young.
"The player passed a medical in Manchester this week and has agreed a five-year contract."
Man United Transfers: Ashley Young Deal Set To Be Completed
Ashley Young now looks very likely to complete his eagerly-anticipated move to Manchester United within the next one week or so.
Reports emerged on Friday that Ashley Young is edging closer towards his dream move to Old Trafford. The winger is about to get married this weekend and speculation suggests that Young's deal could be done and dusted once he arrives back from holidays.The fee is reported to be at £16 million and even Steve Bruce claims that he is definitely worth the price as far as Manchester United are concerned.
''Ashley Young is a terrific signing for Sir Alex. There are not too many naturally good wide players these days, and Young is one of the best, so he will naturally enhance the United team.
Wales vs England Report
England moved back top of Euro 2012 Qualifying Group C courtesy of a 2-0 win over Wales in Cardiff.
Goals in the first 14 minutes from Frank Lampard and Darren Bent were enough to see England to a solid win. England move ahead of second placed Montenegro in the group courtesy of goal difference.A passionate Wales crowd booed the English anthem but were silenced only seven minutes in when James Collins bundled over England winger Ashley Young and a penalty was awarded. Midfielder Lampard stepped up to calmly convert the penalty and give the Three Lions a 1-0 lead.
England continued their positive start and had the reeling Welsh two goals down eight minutes later. Glen Johnson released Young down the right flank, and the Aston Villa winger’s teasing cross was turned home by Bent to give Fabio Capello’s men a commanding lead.