Who will be Sir Alex Fergusons middle men this season?
Alex Ferguson The battle is on to fill Uniteds engine room. With just 15 days left of the summer transfer window, it looks unlikely Sir Alex Ferguson will add to his midfield.
The summer-long Wesley Sneijder saga is petering out and now looks virtually dead in the water.
You would never back against Fergie chucking a lifebelt in and resuscitating a late deal for the Inter Milan playmaker at the last minute.
But Daren Fletchers successful 90-minute reserve comeback following his six-months of virus misery could possibly rocket him into the squad for Mondays Old Trafford clash against Tottenham.
His return means there are six candidates jostling for the two roles that will make up the champions key central midfield area.
Between them, they will be charged with being the Reds heartbeat and inventors.
Fergies ideal mix was the power and drive of Roy Keane and the invention and goals of Paul Scholes. At the height of their careers it was an potent cocktail envied by the rest of the Premier League.
Keanes engine effectively gave out in 2005 and Scholes decided at the end of last season there was nothing left in his tank.
So is there a combo in the Reds ranks who can forge a new core?
Since United flew back from their pre-season tour of the USA, Fergie has got stuck into the serious business of discovering the best partnership to steer his side. The Community
Shield against City was the first indication of the ideas forming.
Unfussy
At Wembley the Reds boss chose to kick-off with a Michael Carrick and Anderson partnership in the centre of midfield.
It was a blend of the Englishmans unfussy, smooth style and the Brazilians bustle.
Anderson r! an man o f the match Nani close for the bottle of bubbly against the Blues, while Carrick was effective until Ferguson decided to ring the changes at half-time. It was a move that had a big impact on Fergies plans for his central midfield that would open the Premier League season at West Bromwich Albion last Sunday.
Tom Cleverleys credentials for replacing Paul Scholes have been widely touted. Anyone who believes the 22-year-old Academy product hasnt got the tools for the job is in the
minority.
Cleverley altered the course of the Wembley result and was immediately fast-tracked to the starting line-up at the Hawthorns.
In the Black Country he replaced Carrick as Andersons partner and the pairing was kept intact for the full 90 minutes of the 2-1 victory.
Fletchers upbeat bulletin at Barnet will soon mean the Scottish international will be adding his dynamo to the conundrum. Ryan Giggs will have a say at some stage but his contribution is likely to be more restricted. And Darron Gibson, who also played against Arsenal reserves at Underhill on Monday night, is an option if he stays at the club.
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The summer-long Wesley Sneijder saga is petering out and now looks virtually dead in the water.
You would never back against Fergie chucking a lifebelt in and resuscitating a late deal for the Inter Milan playmaker at the last minute.
But Daren Fletchers successful 90-minute reserve comeback following his six-months of virus misery could possibly rocket him into the squad for Mondays Old Trafford clash against Tottenham.
His return means there are six candidates jostling for the two roles that will make up the champions key central midfield area.
Between them, they will be charged with being the Reds heartbeat and inventors.
Fergies ideal mix was the power and drive of Roy Keane and the invention and goals of Paul Scholes. At the height of their careers it was an potent cocktail envied by the rest of the Premier League.
Keanes engine effectively gave out in 2005 and Scholes decided at the end of last season there was nothing left in his tank.
So is there a combo in the Reds ranks who can forge a new core?
Since United flew back from their pre-season tour of the USA, Fergie has got stuck into the serious business of discovering the best partnership to steer his side. The Community
Shield against City was the first indication of the ideas forming.
Unfussy
At Wembley the Reds boss chose to kick-off with a Michael Carrick and Anderson partnership in the centre of midfield.
It was a blend of the Englishmans unfussy, smooth style and the Brazilians bustle.
Anderson r! an man o f the match Nani close for the bottle of bubbly against the Blues, while Carrick was effective until Ferguson decided to ring the changes at half-time. It was a move that had a big impact on Fergies plans for his central midfield that would open the Premier League season at West Bromwich Albion last Sunday.
Tom Cleverleys credentials for replacing Paul Scholes have been widely touted. Anyone who believes the 22-year-old Academy product hasnt got the tools for the job is in the
minority.
Cleverley altered the course of the Wembley result and was immediately fast-tracked to the starting line-up at the Hawthorns.
In the Black Country he replaced Carrick as Andersons partner and the pairing was kept intact for the full 90 minutes of the 2-1 victory.
Fletchers upbeat bulletin at Barnet will soon mean the Scottish international will be adding his dynamo to the conundrum. Ryan Giggs will have a say at some stage but his contribution is likely to be more restricted. And Darron Gibson, who also played against Arsenal reserves at Underhill on Monday night, is an option if he stays at the club.
What do you think? Have your say.
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