EPL Manchester United Preview 2012/2013

 
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    Season 2011-12 saw Manchester United lose the Premier League to Manchester City on the last day, showing the faults in their defence and midfield. Injuries to key players Nemanja Vidic, Darren Fletcher and Tom Cleverly proved to be a real blow to United.

    These injuries meant that the retired Paul Scholes came out of retirement mid-season for the FA Cup match against City which they won 3-2. Scholes went on to score more goals and assists than Stewart Downing.

    Summer signings Shinji Kagawa and Nick Powell will bolster the midfield. Kagawa played well in the pre-season games, scoring his first goal for United against Shanghai Shenua. Powell won’t play for the first team as he is yet to prove himself as a European prospect. Rather, he will probably play in the FA Cup and the Carling Cup.

    Rumours of Robin van Persie, Lucas Moura and Leighton Baines will prove to be vital for domestic and European success. Van Persie could prove to be an ideal strike partner to either Danny Welbeck or Javier Hernandez, with Rooney playing a trequartista role. Lucas would add flair to the midfield, proving to be a long-term replacement for Paul Scholes. Leighton Baines would replace or give a challenge for the left-back position against the ageing Patrice Evra.

    Overall the signings will prove to be a success under Sir Alex Ferguson and United will challenge for most of the cups. The Glazer family will expect SAF to make the Semis of the UEFA Champions League and win the Premier League.

    Transfers in

    Shinji Kagawa – Borussia Dortmund

    Nick Powell – Crewe Alexandra

    Transfers Out

    Park Ji-Sung – QPR

    Fabio – QPR (loan)

    Tomasz Kuszczak – Brighton and Hove-Albion

    Paul Pogba – Juventus

    Premier League 2011/2012 standing – Second on goal difference

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