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SMALLING ACCEPTS CRITICISM
Chris Smalling acknowledges fans and journalists are correct to ask questions of Manchester United at present. Although the champions lie just three points behind Manchester City and have amassed more points now than at the same stage of last season's title-winning campaign, the young defender is sympathetic with those demanding more. "I can understand it," Smalling told United Review, the official matchday programme. "We're second in the league and expectations of this club - from both inside and out - are massive. If we're not on top then everybody's asking why. Rightly so, too. Finishing second with more points than we collected last season won't make us feel any better about ourselves. The only objective is to win the league." That task continues on Saturday when the Reds host Bolton Wanderers. "The Blackburn game was a good reminder that you can't take anything for granted," warned Smalling. "If we want to win the title we have to beat everybody we come up against. We really need three points and that's the only thing on our minds." More: United sell Gibson | Video - Scholes vs Bolton | Pre-match podcast |
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VALENCIA ANSWERS THE FANS
In-form Antonio fields questions posted on ManUtd.com's message board... What is your favourite game you've played for United so far? (Ryan Clarke)
It's a strange one to say because we lost the game, but the game against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final a couple of years ago always sticks in my memory. The football we played in the first half that night was unbelievable, it was just such a shame that it didn't take us through. What's your favourite TV series? (Vikas Sharma)
I'd have to say Dexter, because it's just a really interesting storyline, about a guy who works for the police, but also goes around killing bad guys. He's a policeman and a serial killer and the whole show is well made, well acted. I really enjoy watching it. How quick are you over 100 metres? (Trivar Jamunapersad)
(Laughs) I normally walk it! No, I've never been timed but I think, if I did, then I would be pretty slow. I think I'm slower than our fitness coach, Tony Strudwick! More: Valencia revelling in Rooney link-up | Carrick's club focus | The Gossip |
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QUICK QUIZ ON... PAUL SCHOLES The resumption of Paul Scholes' playing career has been welcomed by team-mates and fans alike. But how much do you know about the veteran midfielder? 1. Scholes made his 600th appearance for United in April 2009, but who were the opponents that day? 2. Paul made his Premier League debut for the Reds as a substitute against Ipswich in 1994, but which player did he come on for? 3. How many goals has Scholes scored in the Champions League (including qualifiers) - 20, 25 or 30?
4. Against which side did Scholes play his final league game before retiring?
5. Scholes has scored 102 league goals for United. Which club has he scored against most often? 6. Paul is joint tenth on United's list of all-time top scorers - which striker is he level with on 150 goals? 7. Who did Scholes score his first United hat-trick against? 8. In which year did Scholes score his first goal in a cup final? Find the answers here | Read about Scholes' epic career on ManUtd.com |
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