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New signings– Phil Jones has looked assured in the centre of defence whilst new keeper David de Gea has also shown his composure in pre-season. He was superb against Barcelona on Saturday evening, although he did not have a great deal to do. Ashley Young has also been lively and will provide the club with width and a real eye for a cross.
Star performer in pre-season – Nani has been superb in pre-season and put in a man of the match performance against Barcelona on Saturday. Wayne Rooney finished the tour with four goals and looks in fine form ahead of the new season.
Youngster watch – Tom Cleverley and Danny Welbeck have both impressed in pre-season having enjoyed loan-spells last season and could be set to feature in the first-team this season.
Title chance? – They enter the season as the favourites.
Strengths – They have an abundance of strikers at the club – Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen, Javier Hernandez, Danny Welbeck, Federico Macheda and Mame Diouf. They also have an embarrassment of riches in the wide positions and a solid defence.
Weaknesses – They lack experience in goal and still need a central midfield player to complement Michael Carrick.
What they need – A creative central midfield player – Wesley Sneijder.
Tags: Ashley Young, Danny Welbeck, David de Gea, Dimitar Berbatov, Federico Macheda, Javier Hernandez, Mame Diouf, Man Utd, Michael Carrick, Michael Owen, Nani, Phil Jones, Tom Cleverley, Wayne Rooney, Wesley Sneijder
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