Forward Wayne Rooney Leaving Manchester United?

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Non Manchester United Fans will have to wait until after June 2015 because Manchester United  forward Wayne Rooney has signed the contract to extend for five years.

After thorough negotiations between the Club and the player’s representatives, ultimately, the contract was signed.  By the end of his contract, Wayne Rooney  will be a Manchester United player  for 11 years.

Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson said, “It’s been a difficult week, but the intensity of the coverage is what we expect at Manchester United.  I said to the boy that the door is always open and I’m delighted Wayne has agreed to stay.  Sometimes, when you’re in a club, it can be hard to realise just how big it is and it takes something like the events of the last few days to make you understand.  I think Wayne now understands what a great club Manchester United is."

“I’m pleased that he has accepted the challenge to guide the younger players and establish himself as one of United’s great players. It shows character and belief in what we stand for.  I’m sure everyone involved with the Club will now get behind Wayne and show him the support he needs to produce the performances we know he is capable of.”

Manchester United Forward Wayne Rooney said, “I’m delighted to sign another deal at United.  In the last couple of days, I’ve talked to the Manager and the owners and they’ve convinced me this is where I belong.  I said on Wednesday the Manager’s a genius and it’s his belief and support that have convinced me to stay.

“I’m signing a new deal in the absolute belief that the management, coaching staff, board and owners are totally committed to making sure United maintains its proud winning history – which is the reason I joined the Club in the first place."

“I’m sure the fans over the last week have felt let down by what they’ve read and seen.  But my position was from concern over the future.  The fans have been brilliant with me since I arrived and it’s up to me through my performances to win them over again.”

Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal will lead the Battle against Barcelona

Image by Getty Images via @daylifeArsenal fans can make sure that Cesc Fabregas will be ready for their title race on the Champions League bout against Barcelona. We still don’t have an idea if Alex Song can play for this important game.

Team Captain Cesc Fabregas looks assured and prepared to face Barcelona on their last 16 2nd leg Champions League Tie on Tuesday Night but their defense might give them a problem because Alex Song might not be there to guard Messi and Barcelona.

Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal will face his World Cup Champions team such as Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets of Barcelona.

Without Song the Arsenal defense will be weak. He was injured in Last week Carling Cup and Arsenal lost to Birmingham City.

"At the moment it does not look like Alex will be fit," Wenger. "He's not been on the field at all since Wembley."

Song has just missed four Premier League games for the Arsenal this season but Arsenal Jack Wilshere, who is now fit to play, believes the return of Fabregas is a huge boost to Gunners winning against Barcelona. Jack Wilshere's presence will make the chances of Arsenal very competitive.

Jack Wilshere said: “It will be massive to have Cesc back – he is our captain, our leader, and probably our best player. We know we can win there.”

Wilshere shone in his side’s 2-1 first-leg victory and believes that Arsenal can reach the last eight of the Champions League.

"We now know we can beat Barcelona with all their superstars, as we did at the Emirates," added Wilshere.

"We showed in the first game that we have the character to come back from a goal down against the best team in the world and we are going there with a massive amount of confidence.

"We know we will have to defend well and hit them on the counter-attack but, if we get a goal, they will have to come at us.

“Hopefully we will get what we need. Beat them and we'll have a good chance of winning the tournament.”

Arsene Wenger will also avail of the services of Bacary Sagna coming from suspension for the away tie and is expected to give Marouane Chamakh the nod ahead of Nicklas Bendtner since Robin van Persie cannot play.

Arsenal will still qualify with a stalemate in Barcelona as a result of their first-leg victory, but Wenger is going for the win, not a draw.

"We've not got enough security just to sit back and defend, you can't go to Barcelona and play for a 0-0,” said Wenger.

“Anyway, it's not the personality of my team. This game has been hanging a bit over the heads of my players but our focus is on it now."

Arsenal will Play Offensive Football Against Barcelona

Image via Wikipedia"Arsenal will not back down and defend their one goal advantage but will be attacking us and keep attacking us because that's how they are as an offensive minded team," says Dani Alves of Barca.
Barcelona Player Dani Alves believes that Arsenal will be more offensive than usual as they are waiting for their enemies to attack and Arsenal are not known to be versatile in their style of play. They will not settle down and be contented of their one goal advantage in the Champions League.
Barcelona will be facing the Arsenal on Tuesday night for their fight to position on the last 16 teams to qualify. The Blaugrana-the style of play of Barcelona is important that it will work to be included in the last 16 teams to qualify in the Champions League. Cesc Fabregas will be leading the Arsenal Team against Barcelona. The Arsenal team will surely miss the defense of Alex Song after an injury last week at Carling Cup where Arsenal unfortunately lost to Birmingham City.
Arsenal Coach Arsene Wenger will also use the brilliance of Bacary Sagna from a suspension and of Jack Wilshere coming from an injury for the win. He is expected to give Marouane Chamakh the nod ahead of Nicklas Bendtner since Robin van Persie will not be available.

"It will be the same Arsenal as ever - an attacking team," Alves told PA Sport. "That's the way they play and I don't think they know any other way.
"I don't think Arsenal know how to play like Zaragoza did [playing defensively]. But as Zaragoza carried on attacking, not once did we sit back.
"We will look to play as we always do, enjoying our football and without changing the way we are, but we must make sure we have learned from the experience of last year against Inter," concluded the Barcelona defender Dani Alves.