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| Ryan Giggs is my player of the decade, says Arsene Wenger At 36 years of age, the Welshman is still going strong and is one of the most decorated players of his generation. telegraph.co.uk |
Musialik makes his mark with FC Another piece of Sydney FC's long-term jigsaw has clicked into place with midfielder Stuart Musialik signing a new contract before Sunday's clash with Adelaide United. foxsports.com.au |
Mariners and Fury share the points Central Coast Mariners halted a five-game losing streak but increased the frustration of their supporters with a 1-1 draw against North Queensland at Bluetongue Stadium. foxsports.com.au |
Culina inspires Gold Coast win Gold Coast United set up a potential blockbuster against Sydney FC on Sunday after seeing off Newcastle Jets 2-0 at Skilled Park. foxsports.com.au |
Manchester United driven on by fear of failure, says Jonny Evans • United preparing for Carling Cup clash with Manchester City• Evans welcomes return of Rio Ferdinand in central defenceThe Manchester United defender Jonny Evans says fear of failure will drive the team to greater success. As Sir Alex Ferguson's side prepare for the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final with Manchester City, where they are 2-1 down from the first game at Eastlands, the Northern Ireland international said: "A big thing at this club is the fear of not winning anything and not finishing at the top."The players want to be winners and there is something at the back of your mind that says you don't want to be part of a side that doesn't win anything. I am a young player who has come into the team over the last couple of seasons. I don't want to be remembered by the fans as someone who was part of a team that loses. You don't want to be known as a failure."Ferguson has always maintained it is the agonising defeats that drive him on, rather than the nights of glory. It is an attitude shared by the likes of Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes and one that has been absorbed by Evans, who is set to partner Rio Ferdinand at the heart of United's defence at Old Trafford on Wednesday."All the great players have said it is the defeats that drive you on rather than the victories," said the 22-year-old. "It is the ones that have got away. The things you win get put to the back of your mind until your career has finished, then you can look back. When opportunities have slipped it is different. You don't want to lose things."Ferdinand returned for the 4-0 win over Hull City and Evans said: "It is a timely boost to have Rio back. He has unbelievable experience and his stature in the game is even more important. Competition for places is always good. It is just natural that the standard will increase because it brings that added edge. If you are not doing the business, the manager will be quick enough to bring you off."Manchester UnitedManchester CityCarling Cupguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |