Mauricio Pochettino has backed Pep Guardiola to light up the Premier League.
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Manchester United’s 22-year old striker Will Keane has ended his loan spell at English championship side Preston North End prematurely according to their manager Simon Grayson.
Antonio Valencia (foot), Luke Shaw (leg), Marcos Rojo (shoulder) and Phil Jones (ankle) are out while Ashley Young is likely to be rested as manager Louis van Gaal says the winger is “in the red zone” in terms of his fitness.
The Blades have built up an impressive reputation as cup fighters in recent seasons, reaching the FA Cup semi-final two seasons ago and last season reaching the last four of the League Cup. “For me it’s interesting how I take care of Manchester United in my contract and after this season I still have one year to go”.
Despite United winning just one of their last nine fixtures in all competitions, it is believed Woodward is still “desperate” to see Van Gaal turn it around, given that the Dutchman was Woodward’s top choice for the role.
This now leaves the Reds with just the FA Cup, Europa League and Premier League to play for with five months of football left. Matt Done could also feature after making rapid progress in his battle to overcome a hamstring injury but Adkins must decide whether to start George Long in goal or recall Mark Howard. However, van Gaal questioned whether Guardiola will end up in England.
Last season Louis van Gaal’s men were knocked out by Arsenal last season when the Gunners won at Old Trafford.
It was the availability of another successful manager, Jose Mourinho, that prompted speculation Van Gaal would be sacked during a barren run of eight matches without a win.
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And if they are beginning to turn fans and sponsors off with their “boring” football, Hainer’s words may carry more weight than Van Gaal could imagine. In sport you can lose and you can win and I think the FA Cup is very hard to win.
