Anderson

ANDERSON EYEING STARTING PLACE

Manchester United midfielder Anderson has said that he is looking forward to start all matches next season. United’s engine room will hold the key if the Reds are to combat the threat of Iniesta, Xavi and Messi at Wembley.

United were overrun by the trio in the 2009 final and Sir Alex Ferguson’s choice in midfield will be crucial to the Reds’ hopes of gaining revenge.

And Brazilian Anderson has run into form at just the right time to add his name high up on Fergie’s list of contenders ahead of the Euro showpiece.

ANDERSON RETURNS

Manchester United midfielder Anderson has made this return from injury by taking part in training ahead of the Fulham match.

The Brazilian midfielder has been out of action since February, after suffering knee ligament damage in United’s 1-0 FA Cup victory over non-league Crawley.

The 22-year-old made a return to action in Thursday’s reserve team derby against Manchester City at Moss Lane.

Anderson scored two second-half goals as the Red Devils overcame their rivals 3-1, with Gabriel Obertan bagging the opener before Adbi Ibrahim equalised for City.

ANDERSON INJURED

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that Anderson could be missing for up to two weeks only. Early reports had suggested that Anderson's knee problem, sustained the FA Cup win over Crawley Town, would sideline him for up to two months.

"Anderson got injured in the first half on Saturday," Ferguson added. "We have sent him to Portugal to see a specialist he has dealt with over there. That will be two weeks, three at the most."

ANDERSON WANTS HULK TO JOIN UNITED

Manchester United Anderson has said Porto striker Hulk should leave his club and join United. United, along with Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City, have all been linked with the 24-year-old, who has scored 19 goals in 18 games this season.
Anderson left Porto to join the Red Devils in 2007 and is keen for his Brazilian colleague to follow him to the Premiership.
"He has quality, would suit English football and I think he is good enough to do well at a big club," said Anderson.

ANDERSON TARGETS STAY

Manchester United midfielder Anderson has said that he would like to stay at Manchester United for a long time. Anderson has set his sights on a long stay at the club and hopes to match the impressive trophy haul of his fellow midfielders.

The 22-year-old has struggled to impose himself on the English game since joining the club in 2007 but signed a new four-and-a-half year contract in December. He has started 13 games for United so far this season.

FERGUSON KEEN ON ANDERSON

Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly building the team around midfielder Anderson in order to get most out of him. Sir Alex Ferguson expects Brazilian duo Anderson and Rafael to become central figures in Manchester United’s future as he prepares to undertake his biggest squad overhaul at Old Trafford for over a decade.

ANDERSON SIGNS NEW DEAL

Manchester United midfielder Anderson has signed a new deal to keep him at the club till 2015. The 22-year-old joined from Porto in 2007 and has made 110 appearances, despite suffering a serious knee ligament injury last season.

"We are delighted he has signed a new contract," said boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

"Anderson has developed tremendously since joining us and he has fantastic potential at only 22; he is going to be a really top player."

ANDERSON SCORES FOR UNITED

Anderson scored only his second goal from Manchester United in the Champions league against Valencia. Chris Smalling replaced the England man – as expected, Jonny Evans was not even on the substitutes' bench after his poor performance in the Carling Cup defeat at West Ham last week – but the emphasis was now on attack, with United's opponents defending with an increasingly deep line.

ANDERSON TO MISS CITY MATCH

Anderson will miss United's crucial tie with Manchester City after failing to recover in time from the injury. A virus has disrupted boss Sir Alex Ferguson's plans ahead of the big game at Eastlands with Michael Carrick, Darron Gibson, Anderson and Dimitar Berbatov all struggling.

ANDERSON HELPS UNITED TO WIN

Anderson made his long awaited comeback and helped United ease to a win over Valencia . Hernandez, who moments before struck the post, collected a pass from fellow substitute Federico Macheda and smashed a left-foot shot low into the corner.

Valencia had been the better side and Roberto Soldado headed over after Edwin van der Sar flapped at a cross.