“Destiny” is such an abused word in everyday football language! Everything and everyone seems to be “destined” for something or other. “We were always destined to win this or that game” or “The boy was destined for greatness” How often have you heard the word used, many times without any real justification?

Well, if destiny was ever going to be met it was always going to be at Molineux on Saturday evening. There was Manchester United, lacking its usual firepower with strikers Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen both out with injuries, facing a desperate Wolves struggling against relegation when up popped 35 year old Paul Scholes sitting on 99 Premier League goals to strike home the winner and carry the Reds to the top of the table.

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There’s an old saying in football that a manager earns his money during the half time break. Many more attributes are obviously required in order to be consistently successful but the ability of a manager to lift his players to another level, read the oppositions game and correctly tweak his tactics is invaluable.

Manchester United and most knowledgeable fans have known and appreciated that fact for many years because Sir Alex Ferguson has done it time and again during his career at Old Trafford. The ones who still need to acknowledge it are the many fans of rival clubs, who possibly through envy, despise everything about him. Read the full story

Yesterday massive victory against Arsenal saw Manchester United reducing the points different with Chelsea to one point. Chelsea have one game in hand, but they are playing Arsenal next week and If Arsene Wenger‘ side can bounce back, we will be top of the table.

Sir Alex Ferguson got the upper hand over Wenger for the second time in the premier league this season, First time was at Old Trafford earlier this season when United broke Arsenal unbeaten run,  thanks to his tactics and Rooney-Nani super show which saw United outclassing Arsenal in their own grand. Read the full story

After losing against Liverpool at Anfeild, there were areas which Fergie must concern about. We don’t have to hit back into refs every time we lose, even it was clear that we deserved a penalty and Jamie Carragher should have been dismissed for tackling Michael Owen.

In my view, Sir Alex Ferguson should review the back four. Rio Ferdinand is still struggling to reach the form he reached last season, while John O’Shea isn’t the classy right back that United fans are looking for. We had trouble time in goal keeping because of Ben Foster error, so Van der Sar comeback was on time and he did well against Liverpool to keep the score sheet minimum. Read the full story

Valencia C.F David Silva has been linked with Scouser this summer, but the press suggests that the 23 years old Spanish international winger would prefer Manchester United to Liverpool.

Sir Alex Ferguson has been tracking David Silva, who also can play as attacking midfielder, and is reported to have sent scouts to watch the Euro 2008 winner this season. Read the full story

Is Owen a gamble?

As I’m sure youv’e already heard Michael Owen has signed for United on a free transfer, after his lucrative Newcastle contract expired at the end of June. He has signed a two year contract with the Red Devils and has allegedly taken a massive pay-cut to join the champions.

The move has caused both delight and confusion on both Merseyside and Manchester. Some United fans are delighted to have the former England striker in their squad for next season, as they see the 29 year old as a good natural finisher with a good goal scoring record. Read the full story