Fergie pleased with defensive response
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United have a growing injury list going into the game against Benfica, with Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans set to miss the game at Old Trafford, while Patrice Evra is a doubt after suffering from a virus.
"We have won five games in a row. That is momentum. We have had a few issues which, hopefully, we are gradually getting over.
Ferguson expressed his delight over their defensive performances of late, saying he was pleased to have garnered momentum that has helped keep the pressure up on league leaders City despite a plethora of defensive injuries.
City took advantage of United's defensive frailties to claim a shock 6-1 win at Old Trafford in October, but since then the reigning Barclays Premier League champions have responded admirably and have now won five games in a row without conceding a single goal going into their UEFA Champions League showdown against Benfica on Tuesday.
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Liverpool v Manchester City | The Road To Wembley
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Arsenal 0-1 Manchester City
The first leg of the semi-final saw Liverpool pull off a surprise win at City,with Steven Gerrard slamming home a penalty to secure victory.
Manchester City reaches the semi-finals after a late Sergio Aguero strikeearned a win against a spirited Arsenal side at the Emirates Stadium.
Liverpool also came from behind, with Luis Suarez making light work of Stoke - inspiring the Reds to victory with a sensational individual performance.
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Evans and Welbeck missing for United
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed injured stars Jonny Evans and Danny Welbeck will not face Swansea on Sunday as his side bid to overcome the disappointment of losing top spot in the Barclays Premier League table to rivals Manchester City.
Evans missed the 1-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium in a game which saw Welbeck suffer an ankle injury which led to him wearing a protective cast after the game.
Ferguson will have to do without both Evans and Welbeck for the game at Old Trafford as his side look to take the title initiative back after Vincent Kompany's goal gave City the advantage, albeit on goal difference.
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Lucas continues on road to recovery
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Signed by Rafa Benitez, the player originally took time to settle into Premier League life, but is now a firm favourite with everyone connected to the Anfield outfit.
"At the home games, I am always involved. I haven't missed one. It's important. On a daily basis here at Melwood, I think it's important to be around and try to send my team-mates a positive message and help in any way I can - and I am always there at Anfield to support them,” he continued.
"Everyone has pulled together and it's made a big difference for me. The messages I have received, especially on Twitter, have been very good and they keep me positive and strong to recover."
After returning home for the early stages of rehabilitation, Lucas was back at the club’s Melwood training ground at the turn of the year, and is now confident things are moving in the right direction as he looks to return in August for the 2012/13 campaign.
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Lucas continues on road to recovery
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"There's still a long way to go, but everything is going as planned and the doctors are very happy with my progress."
"It's my first injury since I came to Liverpool, so it's a bit frustrating because I would like to be on the pitch and help my team-mates."
"It's been a mix of everything - supporters, team-mates, doctors and my family," Lucas concluded.
The Brazilian international damaged anterior cruciate ligaments in his knee, stretchered off during the Reds’ 2-0 win away at Chelsea in the League Cup.
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Karanka: Real deserve to be champions
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"He always wants to play and tomorrow is no excepotion. He is intelligent and a player should never be afraid of being booked. There's no problem.
So curcial could Saturday's game with Gijon be for Madrid's title hopes, that the league leaders are willing to risk star player Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese is one yellow card away from an automatic suspension which would rule him out of next week's encounter with Barca.
"These [Real Madrid] players deserve to be champions because of their hard work and the adversity they are overcoming," Karanka told reporters at a press conference.
La Liga leaders Madrid host relegation candidates Sporting Gijon on Saturday hoping to extend their lead over rivals Barcelona to seven points before the Catalans play their match at Levante later in the day.
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Euro 2012 Team Previews:Croatia
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Four years ago, Croatia played some of the best football in Euro and didn't go out until penalty kicks in the quarterfinals did them in. Luka Modric introduced himself to the non-nerds of the football world with his cultured passing that caused havoc for opposing defenses and Niko Kovac earned plaudits not just for his tough tackling, but his ability to quickly turn defending into attacking. Ivica Olic proved to be a handful for opponents and the defense was sensational.
Olic's absence does require some change up front, but it isn't going to leave Croatia with a major hole. Nikica Jelavic can fill in just fine up top and considering Olic's poor season, Jelavic might not be much of a downgrade. He'll be up top with Mario Mandzukic, who might be the most important player in the team after Modric. Without Kovac, Modric has to play in a deeper role than the role he played four years ago, which was almost as a number 10. That means Mandzukic will have to show for the ball and take more of a playmaking role.
Croatia could pull a surprise and make a deep run at Euro 2012. They could also fall flat on their faces. Nobody really knows what to make of the checkered Croats in Poland/Ukraine, and that is half the fun.
Luka Modric: Without Kovac, Modric has to drop deeper, has to be the man who turf defense into attack and he has to put in a little more work defensively. That last part might be the biggest problem for Croatia if Modric is not rested and fit after a long club season. He was brilliant four years ago and he has gotten better since, but he will have to do more than he did in 2008 and do his best to cover for the weaknesses at the back if Croatia are to flourish.Prediction
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Hughton paying the penalty
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Norwich manager Chris Hughton was left with a sense of injustice after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by QPR at Carrow Road in the Barclays Premier League.
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Hughton said: "I am really disappointed for the players because we had a really good reaction from last week. It was a game we should have won, we had the better chances and threatened more, and it was a really soft penalty which denied us the opportunity.
The Canaries will feel they could have recorded a first win under Hughton after taking the lead on 11 minutes through Simeon Jackson, but the home side's momentum was halted in its tracks on 20 minutes when Bobby Zamora scored after keeper John Ruddy pushed Djibril Cisse's lacklustre penalty onto the post.
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Hughton paying the penalty
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The Canaries will feel they could have recorded a first win under Hughton after taking the lead on 11 minutes through Simeon Jackson, but the home side's momentum was halted in its tracks on 20 minutes when Bobby Zamora scored after keeper John Ruddy pushed Djibril Cisse's lacklustre penalty onto the post.
Hughton said: "I am really disappointed for the players because we had a really good reaction from last week. It was a game we should have won, we had the better chances and threatened more, and it was a really soft penalty which denied us the opportunity.
Norwich manager Chris Hughton was left with a sense of injustice after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by QPR at Carrow Road in the Barclays Premier League.
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Juve set RVP deadline
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Manchester City are still striving to get their first deal of the summer window done, with Marseille defender Nicolas N’Kolou the latest to be linked with a move to the Etihad stadium. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham are poised to offer Liverpool seven million pounds for Raheem Sterling (The Sun)
Santi Cazorla has undergone a medical at Arsenal according to reports. The Spaniard looks set to complete his move from cash-strapped Malaga soon (The Guardian)
Juventus have set Robin van Persie a deadline to make his mind up over a move to Italy. The Dutchman only has until next week to make up his mind (The Sun)
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Jones ready for return to bench
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Reina comes back from his three-match ban this week and, barring injury or further suspension, is certain to be the man between the posts when the team returns to Wembley on May 5. "I think it will take more than two games to put pressure on Pepe (Reina)," admitted Jones.
Third-choice goalkeeper Brad Jones accepts his involvement in Liverpool's season has probably now ended after just two appearances but feels he has played his part.
Given his chance following suspesions for Jose Reina and Alexander Doni, tThe Australia international did all that was asked of him in Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Everton in the FA cup semi-final at Wembley. He also saved a penalty in Tuesday's Barclays Premier League victory at Blackburn.
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Jones gets last United laugh
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"After last week, when I stuck one in the back of my own net, I was delighted to score and get off the mark. I signalled to Rene Meulensteen as he was giving me a bit of stick for not scoring. It's just a coincidence that I scored today so I gave him a point of the finger!"
"We'd kept winding him up and saying: 'We paid ¡ê16million for you and we can't even get a shot off you!'
The Scot shared a chuckle with Meulensteen and a wave to the player, and admitted the banter made Jones' celebration even sweeter for United.
"I'm delighted to score but it wasn't about the goal. It was about three points and I thought the lads did exceptionally well," he told MUTV post-match.
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