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STRONG SIDE FOR ROVERS SHOWDOWN
Sir Alex Ferguson will travel to Ewood Park on Saturday with an almost fully-fit squad at his disposal. The Reds need just one point to seal a record 19th English league title and the boss says there are "no new injuries" in the United camp. He did concede, however, that he may rest Edwin van der Sar against Blackburn. "Given the programme he's been through in the last few weeks, this may be an opportunity to give him a break," Sir Alex said. "They've all been important games." While United need only a draw against Steve Kean's Rovers, the Reds boss insists he isn't taking the game lightly. "We must approach the game the right way and play our strongest team. It's always a difficult game and Blackburn are fighting [to stay up]. It's a hard game for both teams but we go there with confidence after last Sunday's result." Darren Fletcher is expected to be involved after playing for the reserves on Wednesday and the manager has confirmed Javier Hernandez is set to be in his starting line-up. More: FA charge for Sir Alex | Gimme 5: Ewood drama | Pick your team
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GIGGS: IT'S A TEAM EFFORT
Ryan Giggs believes it has been a team effort for United this season as the Reds look to seal the title on Saturday at Blackburn.
The veteran midfielder will equal David James' record for Premier League appearances if he plays at Ewood Park but it's trophies rather than personal accolades that he is pursuing.
With so many players contributing at different times to the campaign, Giggs appreciates the value of having such a strong squad when fighting on so many fronts.
"We are hoping to get it done and dusted this weekend," he said. "I wouldn't say it was a relaxed build-up. We still need a point. Blackburn are fighting for their lives and it is always a difficult place to go. They are local rivals, but we are in good form. We are playing well and are confident.
"It is always special to win the league but it means more when you haven't won it the year before. You are under a little bit of pressure to win it back. Chelsea got off to such a good start. People outside the club were doubting our ability as individuals and as a team. It is a nice way to end what we hope will be a very good campaign.
"It has been a team success. Over the past three or four years, if you asked the supporters who their player of the season was, Wayne would be last year, before that Cristiano. This year, if you ask 10 people, you would come up with 10 different answers for different reasons; Nani for his goals and assists, Berbatov for his goals, Hernandez for his first season, unbelievable, Nemanja, brilliant as always. Antonio coming back at such a vital stage. Edwin's consistency. The list goes on and on, but there's probably not one stand-out performer." More: Class of 92 to reunite | Rio makes Final promise | Evra - I always believed |
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FANS REVEAL DREAM SIGNING
We asked ManUtd.com readers in midweek who their dream summer signing would be from a short-list of eight names - all players that have been consistently linked in the media over the past months. There was an overwhelming response with over 16,000 votes logged and a runaway winner in the shape of Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder. The Dutch World Cup star scooped 68% of the vote to finish well clear of his nearest challengers - Tottenham ace Luka Modric (12%) and Udinese forward Alexis Sanchez (8%). The poll was only a bit of fun as we await any transfer dealings this summer with anticipation but it's clear the supporters have been impressed with Sneijder's form at club and international level. Modric, Sir Alex's Ferguson's choice for Player of the Year, and Chile star Sanchez also received plenty of backing to finish ahead of the likes of Daniele De Rossi, Ashley Young, Jack Rodwell, Jordan Henderson and Sotiris Ninis. 26-year-old Sneijder certainly wouldn't come cheaply even if he could be prised away from Inter with some reports placing a £40million valuation on his head. More: Podcast - Point from glory | Trophies galore | May transfer rumours |
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