Manchester United have confirmed that striker Robin van Persie is out for around four to six weeks with a knee injury. Wayne Rooney says the Reds cannot be ruled out as Champions League winners this season despite being complete outsiders. David Silva is backing City to prove they are top dogs in Manchester by sealing a hat-trick of wins at Old Trafford next week. Talks have started to keep John Terry at Stamford Bridge beyond the end of this season although the former England captain may have to take a pay cut. Benfica boss Jorge Jesus has admitted Liverpools interest in £25million-rated striker Rodrigo David Silva is backing City to prove they are top dogs in Manchester by sealing a hat-trick of wins at Old Trafford next week. Fernando Torres has refused to rule out a summer return to boyhood club Atletico Madrid. Man United defender Marnick Vermijl is aiming to make the step up to the first-team next season or will consider leaving Old Trafford, claims his agent. Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has pledged his future to the club - even if they are relegated to the Sky Bet Championship. Glenn Hoddle accused Tottenham of wasting the £86million earned from the sale of Gareth Bale as the club were knocked out of the Europa League on Thursday night.
Posted on: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 22:32:31 +0000