Friday, January 25, 2008

Hargreaves Targets Cup Success


Midfielder Owen Hargreaves is intent on helping Manchester United go one step better this season and win the FA Cup.

The England international was wearing Bayern Munich's colours last May when Sir Alex Ferguson's side lost to Chelsea.

Hargreaves made the move to the Barclays Premier League champions in the summer for £17million and got a taste of the FA Cup for the first time two weeks ago.

He helped United defeat Aston Villa and now Carling Cup finalists Tottenham arrive at Old Trafford in the fourth round on Sunday.

Hargreaves told MUTV: "To play at Wembley against one of the top teams would be brilliant.

"But we will take step by step, focus on Tottenham and take it from there.

"They have some fabulous players and I think it is just a case of them trying to find the right balance.

"I look forward to every game and the atmosphere against Tottenham will be exceptional.

"As it is a home game for us, it becomes a must-win situation."

Assistant manager Carlos Queiroz believes the draw has been unkind to United.

"Playing Aston Villa then Tottenham, we deserve to be in the final," he said.

"It is not common to play so many good teams so early in the competition. We deserve an easier task.

"However, to be at home is a great advantage, if only because we do not have to travel."

While the squad were away in Saudi Arabia this week, Paul Scholes was stepping up his recovery from a knee operation.

The former England midfielder has an outside chance of making his comeback in the Cup match.

Hargreaves said: "He is looking good in training. Everyone knows the quality Scholesy brings to the team.

"If we can get him back, it would be a massive boost for us."

Louis Saha remains doubtful with a knee problem while Gary Neville is unlikely to be risked as he recovers from a long-standing ankle injury.


Source : www.sportinglife.com