ANDO SIGNS A NEW DEAL TILL 2015..

The strong Brazilian play maker has signed a new contract with United that will keep him at OT till June 2015. The Brazilian was already under a contract till 2012 but has now decided to extend it till 2015.

After a torrid last season with United where he suffered from an injury that kept him out for almost the entire season and then a car accident in Portugal kept him busy with his off the field problems. He has also had some spats with Ferguson and the player was reportedly fined in January 2010 for making a trip to Brazil without notifying the manager.

But now the midfielder, who came to OT as from Porto as an exciting new talent in 2007 for around $20m has shrugged off all his problems and put up some strong performances in absence of Scholes.

Here's what the manager and the player had to say:

Sir Alex: "We are delighted he has signed a new contract. Anderson has developed tremendously since joining us and he has fantastic potential at only 22; he is going to be a really top player.”

Anderson: “This is the best club to be at and I would like to thank everyone for the great support I have received over the years. I am looking forward to winning many more trophies with United and I am so pleased to have signed a new contract.”

Check out Ando's latest goal against Valencia which was the most crucial goal for United in the Champions league as United topped the Champions League group table. The goal also ensured United avoids the scare of Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Real Madrid and even Tottenham Hotspurs who are now a serious threat after leading Group A leaving behind Inter Milan! Friday's draw will be an interesting event for Manchester United



Anderson's goal against Valencia in Champions League.

Ferdinand to start at Goodison Park

Rio Ferdinand all set to play his first game at Everton on 11/09/2010

Rio Ferdinand's omission from Manchester United's reserves has hinted at a first team return this weekend against Everton. Ferdinand, 31, has been ruled out of Sir Alex Ferguson'splans after injuring knee ligaments before World Cup 2010. 

His first taste of action came before the international break after he started for the second string against Stockport County.

The Three Lions skipper is believed to have come through that test unscathed and is set to be reunited with Nemanja Vidic at Goodison Park.

Fellow long-term absentees Anderson and Wes Brown were picked for the clash against Stockport County on Thursday night as they continue their recoveries.

Anderson to quit?

Midfielder Anderson is facing an uncertain future at OT with manager Sir Alex Ferguson unimpressed by his failure to realise his potential at the club.

Anderson, 21, has made just one Premier League appearance this season – a poor 60 minute outing in the 1-0 defeat at Burnley last week – and it has been reported that the former Porto midfielder complained to Ferguson after being omitted from the squad for the Community Shield clash against Chelsea at Wembley earlier this month.

Having arrived at United in a £19m transfer from Porto in 2007, Anderson, has struggled impose himself on Ferguson's first-team.

In 77 senior outings, Anderson has failed to score for United and his performance during the Champions League final defeat against Barcelona in Roma last May is understood to have prompted Ferguson's concerns over the player's ability to succeed at Old Trafford.

The United manager has spoken this summer of the need for Anderson and Portuguese winger Nani to step up to the plate this season following the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo. Ferguson is also keen to see signs that both players are capable of becoming long-term successors to Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs respectively. 

Darren Fletcher's emergence as a key figure over the past 12 months and the development of Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson have increased competition at the heart of United's midfield.

And Ferguson has noted Anderson's failure to stamp his mark on games when he has been selected ahead of the likes of Fletcher and Michael Carrick.

Despite suggestions that Anderson has been told he will be sold, Ferguson remains determined to continue to push the player towards his best form.

Anderson arrived from Porto as a 19-year-old with a reputation as one of the world's brightest young talents and both Ferguson and his staff at United believe that he still possesses the attributes to live up to that billing.

Ironically, Anderson may be handed the opportunity to shine this weekend when Ferguson selects his team to face Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The Brazilian has regularly impressed against Arsene Wenger's team, particularly against Cesc Fabregas, who misses this weekend's game through injury, and Ferguson could hand Anderson the challenge of proving himself in the season's first Big Four clash.