Posted on 20 August 2008
Manchester United legend’s Ryan Giggs warned his team mates from Chelsea up coming threat and said that the UEFA Champions League champion have to match Chelsea ambition If they are looking to keep the Premier League Trophy at Old Trafford. Chelsea have already indicated their intention to reclaim the Premiership crown and Giggs believes United have the qualities to challenge their rivals.
“You’re hungry and determined, and you want to win it, simple as that.
“We’ve got to match their determination, their hunger and their desire. We’ve got players at the club who’ve tasted success over the last couple of years and want more.”
Giggs was not feeling happy after the team has only got a point from Newcastle United game and thought if Tevez could play United would do better in front of the goal. Read the full story
Posted on 19 August 2008
Owen Hargreaves told Manchester United fans that he is recovering well from his injury and looking to be back to action very soon. The former Bayern Munich star felt the injury in his knee at the end of the season. It was the same injury which kept him out of action at the start of last season.
Hargreaves, who will not appear in next England friendly game against Czech Republic, is hungry to play and help United to win more trophies, however Sir Alex thinks Hargreaves should take it easy as United are preparing to win next game against Portsmouth.
“I am working on my fitness every day and while I have not joined in with the lads yet, hopefully it will happen this week.
“Whether I am fit for Portsmouth or the match after that, the most important thing is I am healthy for the rest of the season.”
Meanwhile, Manchester United won against Chelsea 1-0, a friendly game between both clubs reserves teams. Danny Drinkwater scored the only goal for United on 59 minutes. Also United skipper Gary Neville has started the game with Ben Foster returning to action after an injury he has during the first team trip to Africa.