NANI TARGETS EUROPA FINAL
Nani is determined that Manchester United will go all the way in the Europa League after beating Ajax 2-0 in Thursday's first leg in the Round of 32. The Portuguese winger made his comeback after recovering from an ankle injury sustained against Arsenal and set up the opening goal for Ashley Young in the second half. "It was a very important win," Nani said. "We wanted to start this competition in the right way. Of course we want to win. We will do our best to reach the final. "The Europa League is an important competition. It is the same as the Champions League to me - we want to win every competition we enter. "Now we are in it, we only want to think about winning it. And the club have never won the trophy so now we will try to do this. "We are strong and we have to fight in every game to continue to give our supporters what they want - trophies. That is what we want as well." More: Ajax 0 United 2 match report | Sir Alex not satisfied by win |
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DE GEA EARNS PLAUDITS David De Gea was showered with praise from United players and coaches alike after keeping a clean sheet at Ajax on Thursday. The Spanish shot-stopper made a great diving save to thwart Siem de Jong in the first half and showed his concentration by denying Christian Eriksen after a long spell without being tested in Amsterdam. A couple of late stops, including one from Ismail Aissati, ensured the Reds left the Dutch capital with a two-goal advantage ahead of next week's second leg. Sir Alex Ferguson feels his summer signing from Atletico Madrid is showing assurance after returning to the team for the game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. "De Gea made a good save in the first half," said Sir Alex. "He was confident. He was assured and controlled his penalty box very well. We are very pleased with him." Those thoughts were echoed by Jonny Evans, who enjoyed another impressive performance ahead of the young keeper in defence. "We all see what he's like in training," Evans told MUTV. "He has great reflexes, great spring and gets to some things you think other keepers might not be able to get to. It is a real plus in his game." More: Jones joy at Reds' returns | Blog: Back to basics |
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ROONEY ANSWERS FANS' QUESTIONS Wazza responded to supporters in the latest edition of United Review, the official matchday programme... What is the main thing you think about just before taking a penalty? Zakacham2
You just try to stay calm. I always know where I'm going to put the ball - I make my mind up the day before the game. I watch videos of the goalkeeper, have a chat with our goalkeeping coach and then decide. When you're stood there you just try to avoid eye contact with the goalkeeper and wait for the referee's whistle. What's been your best goal this season? Elspeth
I'd probably say my header against Man City in the Cup. It was a great cross from Antonio [Valencia] and, although I could see Nani coming towards the ball at the same time, my sole focus was on winning the header - and thankfully it went in. Aside from football, if you could take part in an Olympic event what would it be, and why? James Hobson
[Pauses] I'd have to say boxing. I've always been a big fan and would enjoy taking part. What has been the best moment of your football career so far? Connor Hughes
Winning my first league title. It was a great feeling and, by far, my proudest in football. More: Chicharito enjoys second goal | Boss - Scholes can continue |
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