Terry: Teams don't Fear United any more

John Terry has claimed teams no longer fear Manchester United and that Chelsea's opponents are running scared as they try to complete the greatest comeback in Premier League title history. The past week has seen the Blues give themselves a glimmer of hope of retaining their crown, something they can only realistically achieve if they win all of their remaining games. The champions began the weekend as the division's form team, winning six of their previous seven matches, but leaders United remain heavy favourites to get over the line.

However, Terry told Chelsea''s official website "With us doing the double last year then coming back and getting some good early results, the other sides certainly fear playing against Chelsea. "But as soon as you have that slip you can sense it, people don't fear you as much as a side. You can sense it with Man United, they looked unbeatable and now they've dropped a few points, same as Arsenal. "We're in a great vein of form, the others not so much, so other teams do believe they can pick up points against them.''

Vice-captain Frank Lampard added: "We did believe we still had a chance and we've shown a lot of spirit in the last six weeks. We've fought our way back into it and I've a feeling, if we win all our games, we could win the league this year.''

Nineteen and Counting

Javier Hernandez headed home an 84th-minute winner to send Manchester United to the brink of a record 19th league title. The Mexican had come closer than any other United player to breaking the stubborn resistance of an Everton side who could have had a couple of penalties and for whom goalkeeper Tim Howard was outstanding. But additional heroic performances from Phil Jagielka and Sylvain Distin counted for nothing as Hernandez rose to meet Antonio Valencia's defelcted cross. The striker powered in his 19th goal of a sensational debut campaign to send United into the Champions League semi-final with Schalke in winning mood and knowing if they can avoid defeat to Arsenal and Chelsea in their next two league games, they will surely knock Liverpool off the perch they have occupied for so long.

Faced with a familiar selection poser, knowing the following four games, starting with the first leg of that Champions League semi-final against Schalke in Gelsenkirchen on Tuesday, would shape his side's season, Sir Alex Ferguson came up with a typical mixture of solid and experimental. Jonny Evans was fortunate referee Peter Walton did not view his tackle on Jermaine Beckford as a foul midway through the opening period and Darron Gibson's long-range shooting was way off beam. However, back in the dug-out after completing his five-match touchline ban, Ferguson could be reasonably pleased with his side's first-half efforts, save for the fact they did not actually score. The time when picking Hernandez was viewed as a gamble has long since passed and predictably, the fast-moving Mexican was the hosts' biggest threat. In Howard though, Hernandez was faced with a goalkeeper who has special reason to do well at this venue given he enjoyed three seasons with the Red Devils until joining the Goodison Park outfit, initially on loan, in 2006.

Ferguson's concern about the American had more to do with his concentration levels than any problems with ability. And Howard proved his worth after 25 minutes when Hernandez was sent sprinting through by Anderson's slide-rule pass and let fly from an acute angle. Howard plunged to his right to make an excellent save by his near post. The American's next effort was even better as he beat away another Hernandez effort after the striker had been set up by Valencia and Wayne Rooney. Hernandez then did Howard's job for him eight minutes from half-time. Valencia's superior strength allowed him to shove Leighton Baines off the ball and roll a pass back to Nani, who had already wasted one early opportunity by taking too long to decide what to do.

This time, Nani went for goal straight away. He would surely have found it too had the ball not struck Hernandez, who had slipped as he made his way in the penalty area, and deflected harmlessly away. There could barely be any discussion about who was on top. Everton manager David Moyes could take pride in his team's battling qualities, which were exemplified by the stoic defending of Jagielka and Distin, who managed to get in the way of an Hernandez cross that was about to give Fabio a tap-in. Moyes had even more reason to admire the manner his side started the second period as United failed to rouse themselves. The introduction of Tim Cahill helped and how Rio Ferdinand got away with shoving second substitute Victor Anichebe over when the Everton man had outpaced him in a race towards the United goal was difficult to fathom. Everton's luck was also out midway through the half when Jack Rodwell let fly from the edge of the area with a shot that took a deflection off Evans and was heading for the bottom corner until Edwin van der Sar got the slightest touch. The fluidity had disappeared from

United's play, so they dug into their reserves of self-belief. Distin turned a Fabio cross onto his own post before the introduction of Ryan Giggs, then Anderson got no power at all into a 10-yard shot after being offered a decent sight of goal. The hosts' momentum gathered pace. Rooney's free-kick tipped over by Howard. Valencia's thunderbolt cannoning into Jagielka. Another brilliant Howard save to deny Hernandez. Could Everton hold out when so many others had failed? Hernandez ensured the answer was rather predictable.

Reds dominate PFA team

Four Manchester United players have been included in the annual PFA Team of the Year.

Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, Nani and Dimitar Berbatov have all shone this season for the Reds, and at a gala dinner in London on Sunday their consistent performances were recognised by their fellow professionals. Vidic, Nani and Javier Hernandez were also nominated for individual gongs – Vidic the Player of the Year award,

Nani and Hernandez the Young Player of the Year honour – but the prizes went to Gareth Bale and Jack Wilshere respectively. Hernandez, in his first season in England, came third in the Young Player category. The Reds’ representation in the Team of the Year was higher than any other club’s. Alongside United’s quartet, Bacary Sagna (Arsenal), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Vincent Kompany (Manchester City), Samir Nasri (Arsenal), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur) and Carlos Tevez (Manchester City) were also selected.

PFA Team of the Year

2011

Goalkeeper:

Edwin van der Sar

Defenders:

Bacary Sagna

Vincent Kompany

Nemanja Vidic

Ashley Cole

Midfielders:

Samir Nasri

Jack Wilshere

Nani

Gareth Bale

Forwards:

Carlos Tevez

Dimitar Berbatov

Goalless Draw @ St. James Park

Match Stats

Newcastle United

Manchester United

12(3)	Shots (on Goal)	19(5)
10	Fouls	11
6	Corner Kicks	8
0	Offsides	2
40%	Time of Possession	60%
2	Yellow Cards	2
0	Red Cards	0
5	Saves	3

Game caution displayed by both teams share the points lead. The results of this series is good for Manchester United as it is fighting for their colors, while the home team a point to the total so far of 40 points was enough to make them able to survive in the English Premier League for next season. In contrast to the visitors, one point gained from this match to make hunting the English Premier League title more open. This opportunity should be seized by Arsenal who will travel to Spurs tomorrow night enclosure. Manchester United will be lucky if Arsenal are also obtained results of the series tomorrow night and will be more happy if the team was defeated by a host of visitors.

Important Dates!!

Manchester United Current Standing

League Position:		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	P
1	Man Utd	32	20	9	3	70	32	69
2	Arsenal	32	18	9	5	63	31	63
3	Chelsea	32	18	7	7	58	26	61
4	Man City	32	16	8	8	50	30	56
5	Tottenham	31	14	11	6	44	36	53
6	Liverpool	33	14	7	12	46	39	49
7	Everton	33	11	14	8	47	41	47
8	Bolton	32	11	10	11	46	43	43
9	A. Villa	33	10	10	13	42	54	40
10	Newcastle	32	10	9	13	48	47	39
11	WBA	33	10	9	14	47	62	39
12	Fulham	32	8	14	10	36	35	38
13	Stoke	32	11	5	16	39	42	38
14	Birmingham	32	8	14	10	33	43	38
15	Sunderland	33	9	11	13	35	47	38
16	Blackburn	33	9	8	16	40	54	35
17	Wigan	33	7	13	13	32	53	34
18	Blackpool	33	9	6	18	47	69	33
19	West Ham	33	7	11	15	39	58	32
20	Wolves	32	9	5	18	36	56	32

20:45		Newcastle	Vs.	Man Utd		Premier League 33 >>
23/04		Man Utd	Vs.	Everton		Premier League 34 >>
26/04		Schalke 04	Vs.	Man Utd		Knockout Semi Finals >>
30/04		Arsenal	Vs.	Man Utd		Premier League 35 >>

May 2011

03/05		Man Utd	Vs.	Schalke 04		Knockout Semi Finals >>
07/05		Man Utd	Vs.	Chelsea		Premier League 36 >>
14/05		Blackburn	Vs.	Man Utd		Premier League 37 >>
22/05		Man Utd	Vs.	Blackpool		Premier League 38 >>