Considering Jovetic missed the entire season last year, I very much doubt any big club will be looking to buy him until he proves his fitness, his form and that he's still got the potential to be great. He was class before his injury, but whether he'll ever get over it remains to be seen.

I recognise that Jovetic's name from somewhere? has and english team played them in europe recently?

He ed Liverpool in their last year in Europe under Benitez. Contributed heavily to us going out in the group stages. Even taking into account net spend, it was unacceptable

What a lovely turn of phrase Roddy.

He was unreal against us in Florence. Played like a 26 year old, nevermind a young 19 year old.

Kuyt to Inter.

The quotes are from 2010 apparently. Still doesn't stop sky sports spunkometer getting excited though.



On Aquilani, I'm disappointed to see him leave. It's turned out to be a terrible transfer but you wonder what might have been. I had him above Adam and Meireles in my pre season pecking order but Meireles 20 minite cameo on Saturday shows that we may not miss AA too much. I think he always wanted to stay in italy after having a good season there last year. Good luck to him, glad he's going to a good club.



The rumour mill is in overdrive at Anfield. Looking like the end for Aquilani (Milan) Cole and Degen (QPR) NGog (Bolton) Soto (Wolfsburg) with no definite signings but rumoured interests in Cahill, Shawcross and Rodallega. Very quiet whispers of Bellamy and Benayoun as well......can't see either though as they don't fit the profile we're looking for.

Anyone know roughly when Antonio Valencia will be back for selection?

Sky Sports understands... fack all.

Hopefully.

I like Merieles as a player, I just wish he'd accept that he's bald and stop clutching at straws with daft hair-do's.

I'm just waiting for him to trial a good old fashioned short back and sides.

£40 million for the training kit

I know he spent his whole career at United but can someone tell Neville to stop saying 'we' when talking about them on Sky.Your a pundit now Gary,your not a United player anymore.Other than that he's looking like he's going to be a good replacement for Andy Gray.

Phil Jones looks a fantastic player.

Top performance by Man U in the 2nd half. Scary considering it was such a young team.



If I was a Spurs player I'd be a bit miffed with VDV. Shooting from long range everytime he got the ball. Thought Spurs looked sharp in the 1st half, but their heads went after the 1st goal.

Aww, absolutely!

Seemed to be a tactic that. Shoot on sight. Stupid really, they had a few opportunities to keep hold and have possession in the final third but spunked it away by shooting from 25-30 yards. If every team hope for a De Gea balls up I'll be delighted.



Spurs got what they deserved. Poor really. Solid display from the young Reds though, especially 2nd half. Clev upped his workrate, Welbeck got with it a bit more, Smalling was a constant threat and Jones was MOTM. Happy to see Evans play well too.



I still want a midfielder. Wouldn't be shocked to see Nasri or Modric end up at Utd. More likely to be no further business admittedly.

Was really impressed with Jones, the block on Bale was great. Smalling continues impress and Evans also played well. We must sign a cm as we don't have enough there for the season. Something is happening I think, Utd told Sky no transfer questions. Also think Diouf will be sold and Macheda to go on loan.

Routine for United last night. Phil Jones look's an absolute belter. De Gea looking much better. Joe Hart has conceded more against inferior opposition.

Jones has always been a good player, he's not turned into one at Utd. He's been a rock at times for Blackburn in the last two years, I think one of his first if not his first game for Blackburn was against Chelsea on TV and he was marking Drogba and he was immense, not shirking the physicality whatsoever. He's got the lot, and appears settled as a human too, no edge to him.



In a Michael Atherton way, he's the new F.E.C

Looking good for United. How impressive was Chris Smalling? I'd stick both him and Jones straight into the England team now, they're outstanding.



Wellbeck had a storming game as well. His finish was good and the backheel for Anderson's goal was brilliant.

Joe Hart is street ahead of the stupid quiff.

In his autobigraphy Atherton claimed that FEC actually stood for "F***ing Educated C***.

He's also 4 years older and has played 120 more PL games than "the stupid quiff".

And I wouldn't say streets ahead either.