The Algerian post-match celebrations.

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• Hooligans force a player's premature retirement. (Dirty Tackle)
• The Diego Ban and How It Affects You (Futfanatico)
• Beginning the search for Scotland's next manager. (Inside Left)
• The vignettes of Finland.

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Just a week or so ago I wrote on here claiming we needed to be more patient with Nani, following a string of frustrating games with the odd flash of something good. We've spent a lot of money on the lad and he should be given a fair run in the team before he's out on his arse.

But unfortunately for Nani, he couldn't just be patient and see what the manager's plans were for him.

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Gabriel Obertan joined Man United during the summer. Immediately after he signed, it was announced that he had picked up an injury. Obertan has recently made his first team debut but he has been really impressive whilst playing for United's reserves.
The 20-year old made his debut for the first team during United's 2-0 win over Barnsley in the Carling Cup. Click to continue reading...

When Nani arrived to Manchester United for the fee thought to be around £15 million he was only 20 years old and looked like the player that in couple of year's time could become a key member of Sir Alex Ferguson's team. He has shown some glimpses of quality during his first two seasons at Old Trafford but the problem is that instead of getting better by the day, the Portuguese winger's performances kept deteriorating and in my opinion it's high time he was shown the door.

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United Winger is considering his options.

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Manchester United winger Nani could be on his way out of Old Trafford despite assurances from United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Manchester United fans revised the Nicky Butt chant for Rodrigo Possebon as he started to shine in League Cup performances last season.

The same has been done for Gabriel Obertan, particularly during his impressive display against Barnsley, which has made him feel very welcome.

"I'm very proud of that," he told MUTV.

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Manchester United new boy Gabriel Obertan only came on for the final eight minutes of United's 3-3 come from behind draw with CSKA Moscow on Tuesday, but he still managed to get in an off the ball cheap shot on Deividas Semberas, earning himself a yellow card.

Looks like he's already been hanging around Paul Scholes too much.

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As a Manchester United fan Saturday's 2-0 win over Blackburn represented much more than just three points. Not only did Dimitar Berbatov score yet another sensational goal, but young French winger Gabriel Obertan made his Premier League debut. Obertan impressed midweek in the Carling Cup against Barnsley, but seeing him against Premiership opposition just meant that much more.

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Saturday's snoozy session between Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers turned Old Trafford into a literal Theatre of Dreams. Even the linesman sailed off to the Land of Nod, for what other excuse could there be for deeming Rovers sub Nikola Kalinic offside when he banged in Edwin Van der Sar's deflection off a Benni McCarthy strike for a goal?

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Gabriel Obertan has made a bright start to his Manchester United career, putting in a good performance against Barnsley in the week and impressing during his half hour run against Blackburn yesterday.

With ten minutes left to play and the game still at 1-0, Obertan had the opportunity to make it a dream start when Valencia presented him with a chance to score from five yards out.

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By the time the final whistle blew today I was wondering when United were going to get started. That's the measure of Champions isn't it, being able to win when still in first gear? Well that's all fine and well but with Chelsea and Arsenal building up their goal differences each week, we could do with battering the teams we totally outplay.

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Manchester United bounced back from last week Liverpool defeat after recording a two goals win to down Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford. Man United attacking duo Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney...
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After the effective, if not inspiring, performance of the second string in the Carling Cup earlier in the week, normal service resumes this weekend as United face Blackburn in the Premier League.

Rovers enjoyed a relatively safe passage into the quarter finals of that competition that none of the big guns tend to take very seriously the League Cup themselves on Tuesday night although Saturday should prove a much tougher hurdle for Sam Allardyce and his swine flu-hit charges to negotiate.

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By Gareth Freeman

United's Carling Cup win over Barnsley was encouraging in the fact the ‘squad' players came in and gave a decent account of themselves. Michael Owen's goal was vintage Owen, he showed neat skills and a cool composure to send the ball into the net but, with all due respect to Barnsley, he should have registered a goal against the opposition.

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In light of the fact that United had a Carling Cup tie last night, which was won comfortably enough, but was overshadowed by a good ol' college-style food-fight, BigFourZa shall not review the match in protest, to express our solidarity with the 1 Billion people in the world who go hungry every day (seriously).

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You can imagine the disappointment of United fans after the derby defeat to Liverpool but I am pretty sure the Carling Cup game against Barnsley put a smile on their faces. First team players Owen, Obertan, Evans and Brown proved they've got plenty to offer in team's quest for trophies, but it is the youngsters that impressed me the most.

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Though it was against lower opposition, you have to be impressed by Gabriel Obertan's performance yesterday at Oakwell. He has pace, a lot of it, and you could not question his other areas of his game such as his dribbling or his passing ability.

It was very impressive considering that he just come back from a long lay-off in the sidelines.

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Man United are through to the final eight and one step closer retaining the Carling Cup after beating Barnsley 2-0. United were down to 10-men for half and hour after Gary Neville was sent of for a high challenge with his studs showing.
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Manchester United's controversial summer signing Gabriel Obertan is set to make his first start for Sir Alex Ferguson's side. United take on Championship side Barnsley tonight at Oakwell Stadium in the Carling Cup. The French winger was signed by United over the summer from Ligue 1 champions Bordeaux and has impressed during his appearances in the United reserves.

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You're only as good as your last game and following eleven without defeat, Sunday proved something of a wake-up call. United certainly need to up the ante and fortunately they won't have to wait very long to attempt to put things right. A little over 50 hours to be precise as a trip to Barnsley in the Carling Cup will hopefully lift spirits, if ever so slightly, following the depressing result at Anfield.

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Defeats to Liverpool makes me sick. But looking forward to exciting young talents making their first team debuts helps lift the gloom. The official site reports Gabriel Obertan is expected to start on the left wing against Barnsley tomorrow.

Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed to ManUtd.com on Monday, "He'll play tomorrow against Barnsley, it's a good start for him.

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United have got off to a good start to the season. We have suffered one defeat to Burnley and a draw to Sunderland, other than that we have won every single game we have played in all competitions. With a win tonight, United could be all but qualified for the next round of the Champions League. Click to continue reading...

This morning I have already seen three stories on Luis Nani's Man United career. The 22-year old made (according to wikipedia) only four appearances so far this season, but he has scored two goals.
After being left on the bench again against Bolton yesterday, The News Of The World believe that Nani could be on his way out of Old Trafford this January, being replaced by Valencia's David Silva. Click to continue reading...

Yes it's only a run out for the reserves but Gabriel Obertan looked like he was well up for it and pulled off some nice tricks and perhaps more importantly some good intelligent dangerous passes. The French Under 21 international looks like he could well prove to be an good signing and a bargain buy that no one saw coming.

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Last night Man United winger Gabriel Obertan and defender Rafael da Silva finally recovered from injuries and played for United's reserves. Obertan made his debut for United and it his Old Trafford career got off to a great start after United won 3-0.
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An audacious bit of skill? A moment of magic? Obertan did not execute flashy step-overs or fancy tricks in Manchester Senior Cup against Oldham. It was a seemingly simple feint that threw the defence off balance.The former France Under-21 star signed from Bordeaux in the summer by Alex Ferguson is simply amazing. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United Reserves beat Oldham Athletic Reserves 3-0 in the Manchester Senior Cup, with Gabriel Obertan getting his first 45 minutes of action under his belt since signing for the club.

Febian Brandy, Sam Hewson and Joshua King were on the scoresheet, but Obertan drew in attention thanks to his quick feet and impressive speed.

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Of course, I'm being a bit premature here. But, anyway, highlights from yesterday's reserves outing against Oldham, here.

And a compilation of Obertan's skills, here. Boy is he ugly although, with the ball at his feet, the Henry resemblance is uncanny.

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Rafael da Silva will make his long awaited return from injury tonight as he is lined up to play against Oldham Athletic for the Reserves in the Manchester Senior Cup.

Rafael had an impressive debut season at United which saw him nominated for PFA young player of the year award but has been kept out of action so far this campaign as he recovered from a shoulder injury.

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Young, French footballer, recent signing and part-time gardener at OT, Gabriel Obertan is expected to make his debut later this month if reports on News of the World are to be believed.

The former Bordeaux winger stepped up his training last week and Sir Alex Ferguson is paving the way for his inclusion in the squad in the next few weeks.

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By Gareth Freeman

Michael Owen scores the winner in the Manchester Derby

When Cristiano Ronaldo departed over the summer most United fans were expecting Sir Alex to come up with a wonder signing. Rumours linked the likes of Karim Benzema, Franck Ribery and David Silva with moves to Old Trafford but these deals failed to materialise.

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This evening Man United could go three points ahead of Chelsea in the Premier League. Man United face Sunderland at Old Trafford and tomorrow, Chelsea play Liverpool at Anfield.
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After Barcelona won the Champions League it seemed highly possible that they could do it again in no time, but after the transfer market many teams have strengthened and are looking to take another crack at the famed trophy.

Here is a breakdown of all teams that have a good chance of winning the Champions League, starting with the current holders, Barcelona.

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United travel to White Hart Lane on Saturday in a top of the table Premier League clash. Spurs have won their first four games in a row but United can bring them crashing back to reality if they manage to take all three points in London. These two sides usually produce some decent encounters and I for one am hoping for more of the same this weekend.

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Sir Alex has revealed he expects big things from Gabriel Obertan when the youngster returns from injury in the near future.The 20-year-old arrived at Old Trafford in the summer from Bordeaux for a fee of around £3million and despite many people believing ‘he was one for the future' Fergie obviously thinks otherwise. Click to continue reading...