As the floodlights were distinguished at Old Trafford on Monday night Sir Alex Fergusons thoughts would have already turned to his sides defence of their Premier League title, and to ensure hepersonallymoves off the tag of unlucky 13.The general consensus from fans and pundits alike is that this United side is not a vintage one, instead a blend of youth and experience gel to offer the perfect combination of a team that is difficult to break, clinical in attack and has strong mental fortitude. Though the period sinceJanuaryhas had a proce sional feel to it, how different that could have been had United not been able to reverse countle s losing positions in the Autumn.Looking forward to next season Sir Alex has a number of i sues to addre s if United are to defend their title and advance further on other fronts; firstly it is the so Jaylen Adams Jersey called flair players who have offered the least in thesucce sfulcampaign; players such as Nani and Young still do not offer theguaranteeof dazzling wing play and sensational distribution and flatter todeceiveon numerous occasions. Already the signing of exciting Crystal Palace winger Wilfred Zaha will be an option next season, and it may well lead to his arrival as the frustrating Nani departs, knowing that Sir Alex has given him 4 seasons to prove his worth since a certain Mr Ronaldos departure and this has been an opportunity the Cape Verde native has not taken.Sir Alex will have a number of decisions to take make regarding the future of individuals at the club andthereforethe team in general. Early indications seem to indicate that Rio Ferdinand will sign a new one year extension, but with Me sers Evans, Jones and Smalling breathing down his neck whether the extra year he has been mooted to sign for will be as the big match starting centre half or Matthew Dellavedova Jersey as a Saturday 3PM at home against the Cardiff and Norwichs of this world will be one of the managers big calls. It wont be for want of media speculation but the Rooney to PSG (or anywhere he is seen sunbathing near) will rumble on most of the summer, and unle s Sir Alex pulls a fast one, expect him to still be in a red shirt come August, but unle s he picks his performances up, he may well find himself watching the game sitting next to Sir Alex on the bench, rather than taking a starring role.Outside of these names, Sir Alex may look to rotate some more of his squad players, with the likes of Anderson and perhaps Hernandez Robin Lopez Jersey leaving, as well as Macheda, Bebe and Fabio not doing enough while away on loan to thrust themselves back into the first team.In lieu of the above Ferguson will be looking to bring in some more bodies, po sibly with the midfield the area to focus on, though identifying the names of those coming in would be pure speculation rest a sured that Sir Alex will ensure they are worthy of wearing the famous red shirt.So if Fergusons plan to move off the unlucky 13 is to sell the weak, spendwiselyand keep the morale high in the team, as well as ensuring all new players areinstantlyinstalled with United patent never say dieattitude.The noisy neighbours have gone quiet recently but rest a sured they intend to respond. A title defence that never really got going and was hampered by ill discipline, injuries and a distinct lack of gumption to get the job done will have left Mr Mancini with a bad taste in the mouth, and whether he gets the chance to rectify the situation could well depend on whether he can clinch silverware against Wigan at Wembley, losing the league to the big neighbour may be a faux pas, losing the Cup Final to the team from the rugby town down the road may be the final nail in the coffin. Providing Mancini is still there he would be advised to narrow his squad and look to lose some of the exce s baggage a combination of players who have Jon McGlocklin Jersey simply lost the abilities for which they were signed or perhaps just never had it; and yes Maicon, Barry and Garcia I mean all of you.To London where Chelsea and if appointed a certain Mr Mourinho may well be the key to halting Sir Alex, but with the dre sing room a lot more divided than his first arrival 9 years ago and the need to replace aging players, whether Mr Abramovich is willing to dip into his coppers again could be Chelseas Milwaukee Bucks T-Shirts only hope. Arsenal and Spurs both ooze potential and could certainly give United a very even contest on a given day, but both need a lot of work to challenge over 38 games, so barring a coalition between the two to form North London FC I believe the threat to title 14 comes only from the North.So whether or not Sir Alex Ferguson ends his career on this unlucky figure is the question, and thoughimprovementsto mental fortitude by Manchester City may be the answer, rest a sured that Sir Alex will not rest until number 14 is in the bag, or maybe 15 or 16 or 20?
