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Red View: Welbeck interview, Ji-sung Park video + more

Friday, February 22, 2013

WELBECK: LET'S GET IT RIGHT

Danny Welbeck is focused on getting three points from the trip to QPR on Saturday as he hopes Manchester United's tactics will break down the stubborn Londoners.

Although it is a case of top versus bottom in the Barclays Premier League, Sir Alex Ferguson's side need no reminders that Harry Redknapp's battlers have taken points off Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City recently.

It promises to be an awkward afternoon for the in-form Reds in the capital but the aim remains to pile the pressure onto Manchester City ahead of their encounter with Chelsea on Sunday.

"It definitely won't be easy," Welbeck told ManUtd.com. "I think every game in the league now is going to be pretty tough. We’ve got to set out right and make sure we get the three points. That’s the main thing – to keep the pressure on City.

"QPR have done well recently. I think they’ve been setting up with two banks of four, making it difficult to break them down. They’re just getting behind the ball and obviously it’s been hard for teams to score goals against them. But hopefully we’ll have our tactics right on the day and we'll try to get some goals."

Although Fabio cannot play because of the terms of his loan, there could be a reunion with Old Trafford favourite Ji-sung Park.

"It will be good to see Ji again," admitted Welbeck. "We’ve seen him a couple of times as he came to a few of the London games and I’ve seen him at the team hotel once or twice. So it’s good that he’s not been a stranger to us. So, whenever I see him, it’s all good and the same with Fabio. He’s been back at Carrington a few times so it’s nice to see him too."

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RAFAEL ENJOYING BEST SEASON

Rafael believes he is having his best campaign since joining United as he continues to impress at right-back.

The Brazilian was outstanding in the last Barclays Premier League outing against Everton, picking up the man of the match award, and could be a contender for the club's Player of the Year award.

"I think so," replied Rafael, when asked by MUTV if this is his finest season. "I have played many games very consistently so it is probably my best season here.

"Of course, I think there are some games where you feel you can do more - I should have done this or should have done that better. I definitely want to improve in every game."

The South American sat out the FA Cup tie with Reading on Monday after his exertions in the Bernabeu against Real Madrid when he was stretched in the first half but performed admirably after the break.

"I am just rested sometimes," he explained. "We have to rest so I'm happy because we won to stay in the FA Cup.

"I always want to play. I think every player wants to play in every single game but, when you're not playing, you can learn from things. I was there watching and can learn a lot.

"I think because it was a big game [against Real], sometimes you expect a lot more and think it's a big game so I have to win every ball. But it's not like this. I think I came out for the first half like this and thought I need to win this ball and, if I do something wrong, then the next ball I really have to win.

"After half time, the boss came to speak to me and I realised: 'Come on, it's the same as it has been all season. I don't have to win every ball.' So I think I did better in the second half."

More - Podcast: Bring on QPR | Smalling savours chances | Feature: Sir Alex vs Harry Redknapp


ANDERSON ANSWERS THE FANS

Fans on Facebook sent in their questions for Brazilian midfielder Anderson

Who is the best midfielder you’ve seen play the game? James Tweedle
I’d say there are two: Rivaldo and Ronaldinho. They're the best I've ever seen. The skill and vision they have is fantastic and they scored great goals too.

What do you think of Ryan Giggs’ feat of scoring in 23 seasons as a pro? Taylor Jones
It’s amazing, but Giggsy is an amazing football player. I don’t need to say much about him because everyone knows what he has achieved in his career and what he continues to achieve. Giggsy is nearly 40 years old and yet every day in training he wants to win and he helps everyone in the squad. He’s a great person to play with and he is a real legend at the club. Scholesy is the same. The two of them are great examples for all of us.

What music do you listen to before a game? Peter Lincoln
Pat [Evra] looks after the music in the dressing room before games and puts on some nice songs. He is a good DJ! I just try to relax, enjoy a few jokes with the lads before the game and focus on my job on the pitch.

Can Rafael emulate Gary Neville as a great United right-back? Suzie Hodgson
Rafa has been unbelievable this season. He's so important for us. I believe 100 per cent he has been our best player this season. He can attack, defend and he’s scored a few goals as well. He is improving all the time. Rafa is already a great player for this club.

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