UNITED GAMBLE ON PARK

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Manchester United Fans had a hard time to digest the fact that Manchester City crushed them 1-0, on Monday.  In a nail biting encounter, Red devils were beaten in a crucial encounter. Rooney seemed extremely disappointed with the match losing out. But it was Sir Alex Ferguson’s major fault by bringing in Ji Sung Park, the gamble which he tried to play backfired. Ji- Sung Park has failed to make any impact in the match as well as this season.

One could say that it was Samir Nasri’s prayers prior to the match which were answered. It has been a long time since united has known that it is impossible to raze the city to the ground. Thus the derby is now with Manchester City while it is hoping to top the English Premier League Crown.

Vincent Kompany’s goal in the first half paved the way for the City to lead at the Etihad Stadium. Company said that it is simply buzzing and is ecstatic after the win. He claimed that he had been waiting since a long time for this moment. Though he has a word of caution that it is not yet over and they need to finish it over by gifting the fans with two superb wins over Manchester United in this season of English Premier League.

Manchester City has a tough match ahead where they encounter Newcastle United which is ranked fifth. Manchester City goalie Joe Hart said that their entire focus is now fixed for their next game, while the United are sulking after their loss.

PARK REJECTS OLYMPIC CALL

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Manchester United midfielder Park Ji sung has rejected the opportunity to play in the London Olympics 2012 for the South Korean team. The 31-year-old midfielder retired from the international scene in order to focus on his club career. He is widely acknowledged to be the best South Korean player ever. Due to his immense popularity, the South Korean national team decided to persuade him to return to the London Olympics, as part of the 23 man squad. Only three members over the age of 23 are allowed in the Olympic squad, and South Korea were planning to use Park Ji sung as one of the over 23 players.

However, the midfielder rejected any opportunities by saying that he decided to retire from international football in order to focus on his club career, and that he intends to do so. Manchester United are looking to win a record 20th Premier league title this season, and Park Ji sung has said that he wants to be a big part of it. The midfielder retired from the international action after securing 100 caps. He secured legendary status within the South Korean’s after performing exceptionally well in the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan and South Korea.

“I have 100 caps, but this period of my life is over for me. I want to concentrate on my club from now on. This is my seventh year at Old Trafford. I won four titles but I want to win the Premier League this year more than ever. I was called but I had to say no. I know how it is like at the Olympics because I was involved in Sydney,” said Park Ji sung. So far, the midfielder has made 16 appearances for Man United and has scored two goals in the process.

SQUAD IS STRONG

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Manchester United midfielder Ji-Sung Park has praised the strength in depth of the Manchester United squad by saying that they are good enough to cope up with the demands of playing in the four competitions. English clubs usually compete in four different competitions, with the Carling cup being regarded as the least favourite amongst the clubs. However, Manchester United have a strong tradition in the Carling cup in recent seasons. Ji-Sung Park has said that the strength in depth of the Manchester United squad is one of the main reasons for doing so. Further, the Red Devils have been suffering a number of injury problems this season, but they have been able to tide over them and keep pace with Manchester City at the top of the table.

Manchester United have been without players like Ashley Young, Tom Cleverley and Antonio Valencia for major parts of the campaign. Ji-Sung Park has said that many other clubs would have severely struggled to cope with this kind of injury list, but Manchester United have been able to deal with it due to the incredible strength in depth. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is often credited with having built for successful squads during his time at Manchester United.

“It is part of our history. Last season we had a lot of injuries as well but we kept doing well and we won the title. That shows our squad is very strong, to be able to deal with this kind of problem. Everyone has a good mentality. Even though we have so many players injured, we can deal with that. Then when they get back, they can help fight to win the league,” he told the official website of Manchester United, who are two points from going top of the Premier league table.

PARK: WE NEED EARLY GOALS

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Ji-sung Park has said that the early goals are extremely crucial for Manchester United and the way they play. Manchester United have come unstuck in a few matches lately.

One of the reasons being branded for this poor performance in the lost to Blackburn and Newcastle United were the lack of the goals at just the right moment. Manchester United usually start the match at a frantic pace, which means that they will be on top of the opposition during the opening minutes of a match. Manchester United midfielder Ji-sung Park, hence, has said that they need to get the maximum pressure exerted on their opponents at the start of the match.

This also means that they would have to make use of this pressure by getting the opening goal against the opposition. Manchester United have gone on to dominate the matches in which they have scored very early in the match. This is unlucky the norms of football where an early goal can be responsible for providing a lackadaisical approach by the leading team.  Due to this nature of play for Manchester United, Ji-sung Park acknowledges the importance of scoring first. In a recent match against Wigan, Manchester United scored the opening goal very early in the match and went on to dominate the whole match.

“Early goals make us more confident and energetic for the rest of the game. We always try to keep going and stay concentrated. Early goals help that a lot. Quite a few players changed against Wigan compared to the last game, but we still kept up the same performance as we did against Fulham. It’s good for the team and it proves that our squad is strong,” Park told MUTV. Manchester United won the match 5-0 against Wigan.