Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia needs a few more games under his belt before he can reach top form according to manager Sir Alex Ferguson. The Ecuadorian winger, 26, hammered in from 25 yards out to score the third and final goal in the 3-0 League Cup win at Aldershot on Tuesday night, with strikers Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Owen getting a goal apiece beforehand. The former Wigan Athletic midfielder will be hoping to continue putting in solid performances when he is given the opportunity to remain in the Ferguson’s first team plans. “I had a chat with Antonio yesterday,” the 69-year-old coach told MUTV after the League Cup triumph. “He, himself, says he's needing games. “He was a long time out and has been back but probably needs another few games. Tonight was another one.” The Red Devils suffered a humiliating 6-1 defeat at home to local rivals Manchester City on Sunday and will have been keen to get back to winning ways against a side three leagues below them. Phil Jones was the only player to feature against Aldershot who also played in the record-breaking loss at Old Trafford last weekend. On Saturday the champions face Everton and will be looking to bounce back in the Premier League title race at Goodison Park.

Thu, 10/27/2011

Juventus winger Milos Krasic admits he is flattered to be linked with the likes of Manchester Unitedand Borussia Dortmund.

The 26-year old Serbia international knows very well that transfer rumours always involved plenty of speculation but nonetheless he is humbled that United and Dortmund have reported interest in him.

"All the transfer rumours are just nonsense and I don't want to waste any time on that," he toldSport.

"Both mentioned clubs, Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are big clubs and bring great honour, but neither I, nor my manager, are aware of anything of it.

"But, even if there is some truth in it, that wouldn't change a thing, as all my plans are connected toJuventus. "