Manchester United news and transfers: Adnan Januzaj set for David Moyes reunion in Spain?
PLUS: Victor Valdes could be signed on as soon as January window opens and Raphael Varane speaks out over why he snubbed Red Devils
Laurence Griffiths
Jones hits back at criticism
Phil Jones has defended his injury record and insists he is not a crock.Jones returned after two months out with shin splints to make only his fifth Manchester United appearance of the season in the win over Liverpool.
He also tore a hamstring in September on England duty but claimed he was fully fit before that problem, and said: “I started the pre-season and played every single game and every single training session.
“Then, on international duty, I pulled my hamstring. I have never had a muscle injury in my life, so it was disappointing.
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Trip to Yeovil in January
Manchester United will face Yeovil in the third round of the FA Cup after the Glovers saw off Accrington.The second-round replay was heading for extra-time, until former Saints star Gillett volleyed in a 20-yard screamer to break Accrington hearts. Substitute Kieffer Moore then secured League One Glovers a £400,000 payday against Louis van Gaal's Red Devils, making it 2-0 a minute from time.
League Two Stanley could have seized the initiative on 28 minutes when Brendan Moloney’s back-pass sold Jed Steer short, but the Aston Villa loanee did enough to thwart Marcus Carver.
Find out who else made the third round here.
Shaun Botterill
Ollie Holt on Man United's title hopes
Yes, mathematically, Manchester United can win the league. But I’ll eat my hat if they actually do it.Why? Because I don’t think they’ve got any real chance of overhauling both Chelsea and Manchester City.
That’s not to say I don’t admire the work Louis van Gaal is doing at the Old Trafford giants. Beset by a crippling list of injuries, it reflects incredibly well on him that United have even entered the conversation.
But win the title? Come on.
Next season, perhaps. They may be viable contenders again by then. Not now, though.
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Rakitic battle on the cards?
Manchester United are tipped for a battle with local rivals Man City for Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic.The Croatia international only moved to the Camp Nou in the summer after impressing for Sevilla, but reports today suggest that he could be on the market.
The Daily Express claims that there could be a tug-of-war between the Manchester pair for Rakitic, who would cost £20million or more.
One to keep an eye out for.
David Ramos
Adnan on loan?
David Moyes may not exactly have endeared himself to Manchester United fans, but one man will forever owe him a gratitude.Adnan Januzaj came on leaps and bounds under Moyes last term, nailing down a first-team spot and establishing himself as one of Europe's brightest young talents.
The Belgium international has found opportunities harder to come by this term, but help could be at hand from a familiar face.
The Daily Express report that Moyes is keen for a reunion with Januzaj, with a loan move to Real Sociedad a possibility.
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