Red View: Sir Alex, Smalling, De Gea and video of season so far

SIR ALEX'S RESPECT FOR ROY  Sir Alex is looking forward to locking horns with Roy Hodgson again on Sunday as he's pleased the West Brom manager has been able to show his coaching class at The Hawthorns. The 64-year-old has enjoyed a distinguished career in charge of both top clubs like Inter Milan but also national teams such as Switzerland and Finland. However, he had an unhappy spell at Liverpool, undertaking the shortest reign of any manager in the Merseysiders' history. "Roy probably couldn't win at Anfield really," admitted Sir Alex. "Sometimes timing is bad for certain jobs and that was bad timing for him. But there is no disputing his ability, his credibility and the career he's had over the years. You can't dismiss that." The Baggies have taken nine points out of nine since losing to Swansea with a derby day to remember at Molineux providing a real upsurge in confidence. "West Brom are in a bit of form - they've won their last three games and scored five at Wolves and beat Chelsea," said the boss. "Roy always has his teams organised and it'll be the same on Sunday. But we're at home and we're expected to win our games at home so hopefully we can put the [Athletic Club] result behind us. More: Smalling key to Sunday's selection | Boss ponders Euro rethink SMALLING WARY OF FORMER BOSS Defender Chris Smalling speaks exclusively to Red View about Sunday's meeting with West Brom... Some fans feel the toughest games are out of the way. But West Brom didn't exactly roll over at OT last term, did they? No, definitely not. They were the team who put a little blemish on our home record last year. Roy Hodgson, a manager I know, has since gone there and done very well. No game is easy in this league. It's often the case that teams who are written off will go out and do something special, like West Brom beating Chelsea last weekend, for the first time in the Premier League. It's going to be another big test for us as we try to keep the pressure up [on City]. You were managed by Roy Hodgson at Fulham. What kind of boss is he? He's very meticulous. We had a lot of video analysis sessions with him at Fulham, and did a lot of work on our team shape. He made sure that every player knew his job. It seems that approach is working for him again at West Brom and I'm glad he's doing well. Could he do with West Brom what he did at Fulham and take them into the Europa League? Yes, it could be an option. There are quite a lot of teams now in the Premier League who are getting stronger and attracting the sort of players who can maybe help them in terms of European football. It could be a possible aim for them. Presumably the players aren't feeling complacent about the run-in? No, we're not. We need to make sure we set our stall out, win our games and hopefully score a few goals in the run-in. There are only 11 games to go and each one will be like a cup final. We'll definitely be treating them like that. More: March Gossip | Blog: The hallmarks of change DE GEA ANSWERS THE FANS The Reds' in-form keeper parries questions from United Review readers... Sir Alex sees you as United's keeper for  the next 10 years - is that your goal? Shanker Vasu Absolutely - let's hope that proves to be the case! Every day I feel more at home here so I can see myself spending my whole career at United. I am very relaxed in England and I like my football here. Who do you get on with best at the club? Jonas Giaever I get on with all the lads but I guess Chicharito and Antonio Valencia most of all. They were brilliant when I first arrived, translating for me and answering any questions I had. Javier is a real livewire off the field - he lifts every room he walks into and his enthusiasm is infectious. You have great reflexes. Do you practise this or is it just a gift? Andre I certainly work hard at it, but I believe something like that is in-born. A singer is born with a great voice, a striker can naturally sniff out a chance and I think a goalkeeper's reflexes are the same. What music do  you enjoy? jasper99 I like metal and rock bands like Avenged Sevenfold and Metallica. When I put it on in the dressing room, everyone moans! Most of the other players are into hip-hop. I also love This Is The One [by the Stone Roses], the song we come out to at Old Trafford - it gives me a big lift for the game. More: Carrick braced for battle | Evans: Knowhow should count   This email was sent by:Manchester United Sir Matt Busby Way Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0RA, United Kingdom. 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