Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has hailed the squad's depth after their 4-0 FA Cup drubbing of Arsenal.
Rooney said: "Last season we had to play all the players in every game.

"But this season you see Scholesy getting a rest - and at the end of the season that (resting players) could be very crucial.

Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva admits his teammates were upset with the showboating of Manchester United's Nani during Saturday's 4-0 FA Cup thrashing.

Gilberto said: "Some of our guys were upset that he did that, but they have calmed down now. I spoke to him and told him it wasn't necessary to do that.

Rio Ferdinand admits it would be devastating if Manchester United finished the season with nothing to show for their excellent form.
The England centre-back said: "I feel we've put so much into this season that to throw it all away now with bad performances and results would be criminal.

Manchester United keeper Tomasz Kuszczak appears to have little chance of playing in Euro 2008 for Poland as reports in his homeland suggest the Red Devils reserve has no hope of forcing his way into Leo Beenhakker's plans.

Battling for a starting role is nothing new to Owen Hargreaves,who is competing with Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick, Anderson and Darren Fletcher for one of two midfield positions.

"There is competition everywhere," he said. "If you want to play with the best then there is competition everywhere.

"It's good to have that - but the most important thing is that we are successful as a group.

Manchester United have confirmed that Rodrigo Possebon joined the club in January and that the Brazilian youngster has been handed the number 34 shirt at Old Trafford.

Possebon, described on United's official website as a 'tall, athletic holding midfielder', has made the move to England from Brazilian club Internacional.

WAYNE Rooney knows the weight of history is on United's 2008 European Cup campaign - Sir Bobby Charlton has spelt it out!

Munich survivor and Old Trafford ambassador Charlton has told the current players the appropriate tribute they can pay to the tragic Busby Babes is to win the club its third European Cup in May.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand sees similarities between manager Sir Alex Ferguson and England coach Fabio Capello.

He said: "My club boss commands respect because of his achievements, his work ethic and the ideals he manages by.

"That runs throughout the club and that seems apparent in the way this new manager is.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed how his players were visibly moved after showing them a documentary on the Munich disaster.

With this week's 50 year anniversary looming, the Reds' playing staff were assembled for the meeting at Carrington - and Sir Alex was delighted with their reaction.

Portuguese winger Nani says he is ready to play whenever Sir Alex Ferguson calls on him, but says patience and a determination to develop are key attributes in this stage of his United career.