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BOSS PREPARED FOR STOKE THREAT Sir Alex Ferguson thinks matches at this stage of the season are always fraught with danger, no matter who the opposition are. Stoke City head into Sunday's fixture at the Britannia Stadium on the back of five defeats in their last six games and are in the relegation dog-fight following the home loss to Aston Villa last time out. Yet Tony Pulis' side have a reputation for upsetting the bigger sides in front of their passionate supporters and it promises to be an awkward afternoon for table-topping Manchester United. "It doesn’t matter if you’re playing a team at the top, the middle or the bottom, you have a job to do," said Sir Alex. "It doesn’t matter when in the season you go to Stoke because you know you have to stand up to the mark, they do present a challenge to you.  "They’re strong physically, their set-piece play is good, their long throw-ins are legendary and you have to deal with these situations. That’s what we’ll face on Sunday. I don’t think you can quieten that crowd, probably one of the noisiest in the league. Stoke have great support and they deserve that because they have progressed really well over the years." The boss thinks Stoke are unlikely to crumble under the added pressure of their situation, despite being jeered off by some fans after the Villa setback. "I think every team will be judging the mood of the place and how they're coping with big-game situations," he explained. "I think we have enough experience to really understand that. For teams that it’s new to, it means it can be a long season of challenges and that relegation situation is tough.  "But that’s why I always think Wigan will get out because they have been there so many times and the experience of that does help. It might be new to other teams and how they cope mentally is a big challenge to them. When you’re at the top, it’s a similar situation but a different type of pressure." More: Sir Alex - We're in good shape | Boss - We need to beat Stoke STAM'S PRIDE AT DUTCH REDS Former United defender Jaap Stam says there is a lot of pride in his homeland for the strong Dutch connection at Old Trafford. Robin van Persie and Alexander Büttner joined the club in the summer and first-team coach Rene Meulensteen continues to have a strong impact on the team. Van Persie's contribution has been obvious following his switch from Arsenal while Büttner is pleased to have had a taste of action in his first season in English football. "Robin has done exceptionally well and is a world-class player who has proved himself in England really well since he left Holland," Stam told ManUtd.com. "So everyone has got a lot of respect for him for what he's done in his career. "I've seen Büttner a couple of times but he hasn't played too much. When I have seen him, he has been aggressive and that's how he is. He was the type of player over here in Holland who liked to attack as a left-sided defender and was aggressive with it. "As we all know, the type of football is completely different to what he was used to in Holland but, of course, I wish him well." Meulensteen, meanwhile, is a key figure behind the scenes who has been with the club since 2001, aside from a short stint coaching Brondby. "When I was at United, Rene phoned me a couple of times to ask how it was over there before he joined the club," revealed Stam, who is taking part in the Legends game against Real Madrid at Old Trafford on 2 June. "I don't know exactly what he's been doing but I would love to see what he's doing now at United because I'm working on my licence as a coach as well. "From what I've heard and read, he is doing very well over there and that's good. Of course all the Dutch people I know are proud that we have got a lot of Dutch people at United. We've had them in the past and they're performing again now." More: Podcast - Away from home | Seven games to go WELBECK ANSWERS FANS' QUESTIONS Danny Welbeck, the subject of a new MUTV documentary being shown this Sunday, answers questions posted by fans on United’s Facebook page… MUTV filmed a documentary on your career so far, called Welbz. Are you looking forward to watching it? Harper Simpson [Laughs] Yes, it was enjoyable to do and great to be able to go back to my old school and take the kids some new kits from the Manchester United Foundation. It was nice to catch up with some familiar faces too. You made your 100th United appearance against Manchester City. What's the stand-out match from your career so far? Oliver Chudders Really? I didn’t know that! I’ll have to say Real Madrid at the Bernabeu – the whole occasion was brilliant to be involved in. It was a massive day for the club and for myself. Ultimately the tie ended in big disappointment, but I was pleased with my performance in the Bernabeu and it was an experience I'll never forget. What's been the most important league result of the season? Pete Giddins That’s a tough one. Every game matters so it’s difficult to pick one, but I’d say beating City away 3-2 [in December]. Winning there was a big result. It’s coming to that time of the season where the votes are cast for Player of the Year – who gets your vote? Chloe Smith This is really difficult because so many of the lads have done well. Obviously Robin [van Persie] has been class and scored plenty of goals. It’s not just been about his goals though – it’s been his team performances as well. Rafael has done really well, but I’ll have to say Michael Carrick. I’ve always been a massive fan of Michael’s – he brings so much to the team and the quality of his passing can really put teams on the back foot. He’s been putting on exhibition shows in some games this season – he’s been top class. The manager regularly picks you for big games - how much confidence do you take from that? Anders Hakegard It's always great to be playing in the big ones, but I want to play in every game! Of course, it gives you confidence, but it's something I just try to take in my stride while focusing on continuing to improve and develop as a player. More: Watch out for Welbz | Evra remains focused   This email was sent by:Manchester United Sir Matt Busby Way Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0RA, United Kingdom. This email is designed to be viewed in HTML email clients - if you cannot see the images above, please open an HTML-compatible email account and then register the new address with ManUtd.com. If this email has been forwarded to you by a friend, please  register with ManUtd.com to receive the Red View newsletter directly in future. 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