Sat 21st Nov - Old Trafford
ARGENTINE star Juan Sebastian Veron says that his poor form of last season is firmly behind him and he is ready to show Manchester United what he can do.
After a bright start to his Red Devils career last year, Veron faded badly and endured a troubled end to his first season with United, which culminated in a very poor World Cup campaign.
A reported move back to Serie A never materialised in the summer and Veron is ready to show everyone what is capable of.
A man-of-the-match performance in United's 4-0 Champions League success over Olympiakos - including a wonderful goal - seemed to suggest that the South American was well on his way to recapturing some of the form which established him as one of the best midfielders in the world.
"I have put my lack of form from last season behind me and this is time for a fresh start," said Veron.
"The good thing about football is that you always have a second chance to put things right and gain some revenge for the season just gone.
"Personally, I have to concentrate on working hard to put things right. If you work hard and try to play the way you know you can, finally you will get the result.
"Class and hard work will always tell in the end."
United chief Sir Alex Ferguson is seemingly determined to make Veron a success and he thinks the player will thrive on the challenge.
"The criticism Seba took last season was unfair," said Ferguson. "He has a great challenge, one he will not shirk and he could have a fantastic season because he has all the ability.
"His performance against Olympiakos was exceptional and the way he took his goal was world-class. It is always important to remember what a player can add to the party."
Ferguson also paid tribute to Paul Scholes, who finally looks to have adapted to the forward role in which he struggled last season.
"I think that, mentally, he did not come to terms with his role last season," said Ferguson.
"He has done now. He is far more comfortable with how we are using him. He definitely brings a dimension to our game that we need."
Scholes himself, who complained about the role over the previous 12 months, has admitted that things are going a lot better for him.
"Playing up-front has worked a bit better this season and I have been playing in midfield as well," he said.
"But as long I am in the team, it doesn't matter where I play. We are creating chances and with the players we have, we are capable of scoring."

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| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 25th November | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| 19:45 | Man Utd vs Besiktas |
| Saturday 28th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Portsmouth vs Man Utd |
| Tuesday 1st December | |
| Carling Cup | |
| 20:00 | Man Utd vs Tottenham |
| Saturday 5th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | West Ham vs Man Utd |
| Tuesday 8th December | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| 19:45 | Wolfsburg vs Man Utd |
| Saturday 12th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 17:30 | Man Utd vs Aston Villa |
| Tuesday 15th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 20:00 | Man Utd vs Wolverhampton |
| Saturday 19th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Fulham vs Man Utd |
| Sunday 27th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 16:00 | Hull vs Man Utd |
| Wednesday 30th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 20:00 | Man Utd vs Wigan |
| Saturday 9th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 17:30 | Birmingham vs Man Utd |
| Saturday 16th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Man Utd vs Burnley |
| Tuesday 26th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Man Utd vs Hull |
| Sunday 31st January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 16:00 | Arsenal vs Man Utd |
| Saturday 6th February | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Man Utd vs Portsmouth |
| Wednesday 10th February | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Aston Villa vs Man Utd |
| Saturday 20th February | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Everton vs Man Utd |
| Saturday 27th February | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Man Utd vs West Ham |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Saturday 21st November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man Utd 3 - 0 Everton | |
| Sunday 8th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Chelsea 1 - 0 Man Utd | |
| Tuesday 3rd November | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| Man Utd 3 - 3 CSKA Moscow | |
| Saturday 31st October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man Utd 2 - 0 Blackburn | |
| Tuesday 27th October | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Barnsley 0 - 2 Man Utd | |
| Sunday 25th October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Liverpool 2 - 0 Man Utd | |
| Wednesday 21st October | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| CSKA Moscow 0 - 1 Man Utd | |
| Saturday 17th October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man Utd 2 - 1 Bolton | |
| Saturday 3rd October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man Utd 2 - 2 Sunderland | |
| Wednesday 30th September | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| Man Utd 2 - 1 Wolfsburg | |
| Saturday 26th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Stoke 0 - 2 Man Utd | |
| Wednesday 23rd September | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Man Utd 1 - 0 Wolverhampton | |
| Sunday 20th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man Utd 4 - 3 Man City | |
| Tuesday 15th September | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| Besiktas 0 - 1 Man Utd | |
| Saturday 12th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Tottenham 1 - 3 Man Utd | |
| Saturday 29th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man Utd 2 - 1 Arsenal | |
| Saturday 22nd August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Wigan 0 - 5 Man Utd | |
| Wednesday 19th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Burnley 1 - 0 Man Utd | |
| Sunday 16th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man Utd 1 - 0 Birmingham | |
| Sunday 9th August | |
| FA Community Shield | |
| Chelsea 2 - 2 Man Utd | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea | 13 | 33 |
| 2 | Manchester United | 13 | 28 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 13 | 22 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 12 | 22 |
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