Click Here to Get a Free £50 Bet for All New Paddy Power Customers Chelsea v Man United On the face of it, Chelsea reaching for Bolton's best defender to help shore up their own leaky backline looks a bit odd. It'd be like the Belgians asking France to protect them from a German invasion [...]

By now all Manchester United fans would have known that we've agreed to sell Mame Biram Diouf to Hannover 96. The question, I'm pondering over is Why? Diouf was signed from Molde FK in July 2009, and after a 30-month stay in English football, he's moving to Germany. I find his transfer really weird! During all this time, he has played lot of football, he has gained valuable experience and made

Reports this morning suggested that Mame Biram Diouf has agreed a loan move to Hannover, however, more recently, claims have been made that he has signed a two and a half.

German site, Kicker, claims he passed his medical this morning and is ready for a permanent move for around £1.5m. Hannover are currently 7th in the league, 10 points behind Bayern Munich, having scored just 21 goals in 19 games.

Mame Biram Diouf has claimed that Wigan are amongst several clubs who are interested in signing him on loan this January.

After an average loan spell at Blackburn last season, scoring 6 goals in 29 games, including a hattrick against Norwich in the League Cup and a goal against Arsenal, he is hoping to end the season well so he can get in United's team next year.

Dimitar Berbatov was the Premier League's top scorer seven months ago and lifted a record breaking 19th title with Manchester United. He has been fourth choice striker at the club this season though, behind Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez.

The club tried to sell the striker in the summer following his omission from the Champions League final squad but the player wasn't having any of it, determined to stay on our books and fight for his place and has behaved admirably since.

The 2012 African Cup Of Nations is set to begin on the 21st of January until the 12th of February, so we thought with not long to go it may be worthwhile figuring out which teams are going to be most affected by players departing for this competition.

Players Involved In The African Cup Of Nations

Starting with the teams at the top end of the Premier League, Biram Diouf of Senegal appears to be the only Manchester United player affected which isn't likely to affect the club much at all as he is probably their 6th choice striker.

Rio Ferdinand, Danny Welbeck, Nani, Phil Jones, Jonny Evans, Michael Carrick, Michael Owen, Darron Gibson and Mame Biram Diouf visited the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

Wayne Rooney, Park Ji-Sung, Patrice Evra and Tom Cleverley went to The Christie.

"Our Lads Show Their Christmas Spirit" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

Dimitar Berbatov has been ruled out of Manchester United's massive Champions League trip to Basle leaving Sir Alex Ferguson with limited options up front.

After Javier Hernandez suffered an ankle injury at Aston Villa on Saturday that is set to rule him out for a month, Ferguson expressed the hope Berbatov would have recovered from his own ankle problem to make the flight to Switzerland.

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Overtime was needed in both of Sunday's quarterfinals as unseeded Charlotte shocked No. 3 UConn and No. 2 Creighton overcame a hearty challenge from No. 7 South Florida.

Charlotte came from behind late in the game to knot the score at 1-1 and force a penalty kick shootout against the Huskies before advancing courtesy of a 4-2 victory.

Following Manchester United's Carling Cup exit against Crystal Palace last night, OTP looks at five players on display night who are treading a tightrope if they want to continue their careers at Old Trafford. 1. Darron Gibson It looked like Fergie was going to ship Gibson out on the regular Manchester-Sunderland service during the summer.

Amos, Rafael, Evans, Smalling, Fabio, Valencia, Gibson, Park, Diouf, Berbatov, Macheda.

Bench: Lingard, Cole, Pogba, Morrison, M Keane, Fryers and Lindegaard

Jonny Evans, making his 100th United appearance, will wear the captain's armband.

"CONFIRMED LINE-UP: United vs Crystal Palace No Pogba or Morrison" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

Manchester United will continue their policy of fielding a youthful side in the Carling Cup when they take on Crystal Palace in this week's quarter-final tie. Sir Alex Ferguson revealed he would be making wholesale changes from the side that were held to a draw at home to Newcastle at the weekend, with the majority of senior players expected to be rested once again.

To celebrate Sir Alex Ferguson's 25th year in charge of Manchester United, he has named a youthful lineup for today's match against Sunderland. Wayne Rooney finds himself starting in the heart of the Premier League champions' midfield for a second straight match, partnering enforcer Darren Fletcher.

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If you could choose one moment that best encapsulates the raw talent of Ravel Morrison, you'd go back a fortnight to a Manchester Senior Cup game against Bolton's Reserves. 93 minutes had passed on what was nothing more than a dour encounter and, with the score at 0-0, Morrison had shifted responsibility upon himself to put things right.

If you could choose one moment that best encapsulates the raw talent of Ravel Morrison, you'd go back a fortnight to a Manchester Senior Cup game against Bolton's Reserves. 93 minutes had passed on what was nothing more than a dour encounter and, with the score at 0-0, Morrison had shifted responsibility upon himself to put things right.

Amos, Fabio, Jones, Vidic, Fryers, Valencia, Cleverley, Park, Diouf, Owen and Berbatov.

"CONFIRMED LINE-UP: Aldershot vs United" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

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After a stellar performance with Manchester United last season, life has become very hard for Dimitar Berbatov after his fall out with club coach Sir Alex Ferguson. However, with injuries to key players Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez, Sir Alex will have no option but to start the 30 year old.

By JOHN BOSCHINI

No. 1 Connecticut stayed perfect with a win over quality opposition after a 2-0 victory over No. 11 St. John's on Saturday.

More than 5,000 were on hand for the Big East conference opener for both teams. St. John's staved off numerous chances from UConn (8-0), but Allando Matheson finally broke through in the 74th minute, snapping St.

Before kick off, there was panic. The team selection was baffling; for such an intense rivalry, this wasn't the way to go. Fans wanted to see a side strong enough to avenge Leeds United on their 1-0 FA Cup victory the last time these two sides met – rather than a makeshift one. As it happened, it barely mattered that United had players out of position or lined up in a lopsided formation.

Most of the premier league sides acquired positive results in their Carling Cup campaign on Tuesday night, but a colorful results emerged from the top names playing on the day as Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle all picked up a victory, while the opposite happened to Tottenham Hotspurs.

Most of the premier league sides acquired positive results in their Carling Cup campaign on Tuesday night, but a colorful results emerged from the top names playing on the day as Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle all picked up a victory, while the opposite happened to Tottenham Hotspurs.

Dimitar Berbatov was left out of Manchester United's starting line-up again, much to the surprise of many fans who had been expecting the Bulgarian to make a return after barely getting on the pitch this season.

Sit Alex Ferguson still insists that the striker has a future at the club, although this is becoming more and more difficult to believe.

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Now the international break is over, the games start coming thick and fast as Manchester United have additional Champions League and Carling Cup commitments.
Sir Alex Ferguson knows how best to utilise his squad and will reward those who have patiently watched the Reds rack up three consecutive victories in the Barclays Premier League.

UNC downed Louisville in a big #1 vs. #2 battle. (Photo via UNC Athletic Dept.)

The three-day weekend is over and the scene in college soccer is a little different after a few big games over the weekend rearranged the top of the rankings. For the second weekend in a row big crowds came together at a few college venues to watch some top programs take on one another.

On Thursday, IMS obtained a copy of Montreal Impact's Mignane Diouf arrest report from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Police Department. I also talked with Patrick Hogan, a spokesperson for the airport. IMS was able to glean a few more bits of information from those two sources concerning the incident on Sunday where Diouf was arrested [.

The Montreal Impact released a statement this afternoon confirming that forward Mignane Diouf was detained Sunday, at the Minneapolis-St.Paul international airport, prior to the team's return to Montreal. According to the press release, "Diouf was arrested for allegedly shoplifting. The club has hired counsel to provide legal representation for the player.

A contrasting issues apparently being faced by Machester United' coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, as he is now facing a dilemma in choosing the attacking partnership up front especially after the fine performances of young guns such as Danny Wellbeck in the last few games.

Wellbeck along with Federico Macheda, and Mame Biram Diouf all returned from their loan this summer and simply adding the full packed rosters of forwards with Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, Javier "Chicarito" Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov.

As one of his strongest fans since the time he was at White Hart Lane, it's not easy to ask the following question but "Does Sir Alex Ferguson still need Dimitar Berbatov at Old...
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By JOHN BOSCHINI

The Montreal Impact aren't done yet.

After being absolutely atrocious in the first few months of the season, the Impact is back in the chase for the playoffs, and keeping pace with FC Edmonton.

FC Edmonton had the good fortune of a Sunday fixture with Atlanta, which the Canadians won 3-0.

Months of frustrating uncertainty may finally be coming to an end for Darren Fletcher as he got one step closer to a first team return with a strong 90 minute display in the reserves at Arsenal on...
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Ahead of today's highly anticipated Community Shield clash against Manchester City, Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists that he's happy with his deep pool of first team strikers. The defending Premier League champions have an overcrowded front line, with seven players vying for spots in the first team.

For the second consecutive game, Manchester United tore an MLS team apart in the second half to run out comfortable winners.

Last week United scored four goals in the second half to beat the New England Revolution 4-1 and last night they scored six (yes 6!) second half goals to beat the Seattle Sounders 7-0.

For the second consecutive game, Manchester United tore an MLS team apart in the second half to run out comfortable winners.

Last week United scored four goals in the second half to beat the New England Revolution 4-1 and last night they scored six (yes 6!) second half goals to beat the Seattle Sounders 7-0.

Mame Biram Diouf has been strongly linked with a move away from the club, with Blackpool and Blackburn apparently interested in signing him on a permanent basis.

Diouf joined the club 18 months ago but has spent a whole season on loan at Blackburn, with his highlights including a hattrick against Norwich in the League Cup and scoring against Arsenal in his first start for the club.

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In the second match of its preseason tour of the States, Manchester United made its dominance on the world soccer scene known with a demolition of the hosting Seattle Sounders ending at 7-0 in front of 67,052 attendees.

Despite only being on the field for 45 minutes, Wayne Rooney showed just why he is considered one of the premier strikers in the world, notching a hat trick and giving the Sounders back line a torrid night.

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Don't look now, but the Atlanta Silverbacks are starting to string together some results.

Atlanta and fellow bottom-dweller Montreal Impact battled to a 2-2 draw in Canada on Sunday. It was the first time in 2011 the Atlanta Silverbacks were able to stay unbeaten over two games.