PREMIER LEAGUE: Everton storm back to draw 4-4 at Man Utd

22-04-2012 

Manchester United have left the door open again to chasing Manchester City after being pegged back 4-4 by Everton today.

In an amazing encounter, United surrendered a 4-2 lead to draw 4-4 with the Toffees.

Nikica Jelavic had given the visitors a deserved lead with his sixth goal in six games for the visitors.

But Wayne Rooney responded by nodding home Nani's superb cross five minutes before the break, his 32nd goal of the season.

After halftime, United found a moment of inspiration after Nani had shown admirable desire to outjump Phil Neville on the edge of the area.

Danny Welbeck collected the loose ball, took advantage of Johnny Heitinga's rash challenge to step inside the Dutchman, then curled a superb shot into the top corner.

The stadium erupted, and when Welbeck fed Nani a couple of minutes later and he coolly chipped the advancing Howard, the victory looked secure.

However, when Tony Hibbert crossed once more, Marouane Fellaini met it with a first-time volley that flew past David De Gea.

Rooney then responded with his second of the day, turning in a Nani cross to make it 4-2.

But the visitors kept coming as Jelavic nicked in to make it 4-3 before Steven Pienaar converted Fellaini's lay off on 85 minutes to make it 4-4.

Man Utd legend Keane: Drogba's Chelsea legacy tarnished by play-acting

22-04-2012

Manchester United legend Roy Keane feels Didier Drogba has tarnished his legacy at Chelseawith his play-acting.

Keane wrote in the Sun on Sunday: "The chances are Drogba will leave Chelsea and England this summer and what will his legacy be?

"Granted, 155 goals in eight seasons at Stamford Bridge during which time he has won eight major honours is impressive, but what he has done will always be tarnished by his play-acting.

"He will be remembered for that as much as he will be for his big contribution to a successful team and surely that should embarrass him.

"Some people will gloss over all of his nonsense against Barcelona on Wednesday and point out he got the winner but he could have done that without all of his theatrics.

"He’s 6ft 2in tall and weighs 14st 5lb. In other words he’s a big, strong boy — remember how he bullied William Gallas last Sunday — so there’s no reason for him to be going down like he did against Barca. "

Man Utd head-to-head with Man City for Jordi Alba

22-04-2012 

Manchester United have rejoined the chase for Valencia fullback Jordi Alba.

The Daily Star Sunday says United and Manchester City are both chasing £15m-rated Spain and Valencia left-back Alba, 23.

The defender is locked in new contract talks with Los Che.

Man Utd offer new terms to Norwood

22-04-2012 

Oliver Norwood has confirmed a new contract offer from Manchester United.

The midfielder is currently on-loan at Coventry City.

"I have an offer for another year at Manchester United," said Norwood.

"It's my big dream to play for United - but I want to have a successful career, wherever that is.

"Every footballer just wants to be able to play football."

Van der Vaart committed to Spurs long-term

22-04-2012 

Rafael van der Vaart sees his long-term future with Tottenham.

The midfielder said he is eager to stay at White Hart Lane even if a Europa League place is the club’s sole reward for the season.

He declared: “Even if we don’t manage to get into the Champions League, that is no reason for me to leave.

“Any young player wants to play for Barcelona, Manchester United or Real Madrid. But that is something I’ve done, and I am now happy at Spurs.”

Man Utd boss Ferguson reluctant to lose Berbatov

22-04-2012 

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is reluctant to part with Dimitar Berbatov.

Ferguson has preferred the likes of Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez partneringWayne Rooney.

"The boss is very reluctant to lose a player of Berbatov's calibre - but he recognises he cannot offer him first-team football every week," a United source told the Mail on Sunday.

Man Utd ace Rooney delighted with goal scoring form

22-04-2012

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is delighted with his goal scoring form.

Rooney only requires one more goal to join George Best and Dennis Viollet as the joint fourth highest scorer in United's history and Sir Alex Ferguson has already predicted that, at some point, he will eclipse Sir Bobby Charlton's club record figure of 249.

"I am happy with my tally," he said. "It is a great feeling to score goals and hopefully there will be a few more before the end."

United entertain Rooney's former club Everton on Sunday with a superb run of results coincided with an unexpected dip in form for Manchester City, leaving a record 20th championship within touching distance.

"I would have taken this position," said Rooney.

"City went a few points ahead of us and we had to keep fighting to stay in touch. To be five points clear now is a great situation to be in.

"But we have to do our job right from now until the end of the season in order to retain the title."

Man Utd ace Rooney: Arsenal's Van Persie deserves Player of Year

22-04-2012

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney feels Arsenal captain Robin van Persie deserves to be Player of the Year.

Rooney is one of six nominees for the prestigious prize, which he won in 2010.

"It is nice to be nominated," Rooney told MUTV.

"Obviously it's a great award to win so and it's your work throughout the season that gets you into that position. But more than likely, Van Persie will win it."

Manchester U. [4 - 4] Everton -- FullTime

FT		Manchester U. [4 - 4] Everton
34'	[0 - 1]		N. Jelavic
41'	[1 - 1]	W. Rooney
45'			S. Distin
47'		P. Evra
57'	[2 - 1]	D. Welbeck
59'			P. Neville
61'	[3 - 1]	Nani
67'	[3 - 2]		M. Fellaini
69'	[4 - 2]	W. Rooney
83'	[4 - 3]		N. Jelavic
85'	[4 - 4]		S. Pienaar
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