Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United keeper Van der Sar still learning at 40
Veteran Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar says he is still learning new tricks at 40.[LNB]The Dutchman retires at the end of the season with Sir Alex Ferguson's side on course to regain the Barclays Premier League title.[LNB] Lots to learn: van der Sar insists he's still learning despite his forthcoming retirement [LNB]United face Everton tomorrow at Old Trafford and Van der Sar has no intention of taking his foot off the pedal even though the clock is ticking down on a glorious career.[LNB]He said: 'It is not just during the games, even in training you are always learning.[LNB]'That's very important because every time you step out onto the pitch you have to be on your toes and ready for all the things that can happen.'[LNB]United boss Ferguson could ring the changes following the goalless draw at Newcastle in midweek.[LNB] In from the start? Ferdinand (left) and Berbatov set for a return to the United fold following the Newcastle draw[LNB]Rio Ferdinand, Dimitar Berbatov, Antonio Valencia, Park Ji-sung might return to the starting line-up but Paul Scholes is sidelined through suspension.[LNB]Van der Sar claims United have an ideal blend of players to call on.[LNB]'On the one hand you have a young player who brings maybe enthusiasm and fresh legs,' he said.[LNB]'The on the other you have the experienced guys, who have the knowledge and the composure in important situations.'[LNB]Chelsea and Arsenal are still in with a chance of the title and Van der Sar added: 'It is important to know what other teams are doing and to see how they are in winning and losing positions.'[LNB] Money talks: Former Untied star Beckham tops the Forbes rich list[LNB]Meanwhile Manchester United and former player David Beckham continue to lead the Forbes lists of the most valuable teams and highest-paid players.[LNB]The American business magazine ranks United as being worth 1.86 billion US dollars (?1.12bn), ahead of Real Madrid (?900million) and Arsenal (?700m).[LNB]Two other Premier League sides are in the top 10, with Chelsea (?400m) in seventh place and Liverpool (?332m) in ninth.[LNB]England midfielder Beckham continues to dominate the list of highest-paid players thanks to recent endorsement deals with Pepsi and Electronic Arts.[LNB]His earnings last year were estimated at 40 million US dollars (?24m), ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo (?23m) and Lionel Messi (?19m).[LNB]It is the seventh consecutive year that United have topped the Forbes list and Real Madrid and Arsenal, now under the control of majority shareholder Stan Kroenke, remain second and third.[LNB] Manchester United fans tell Glazers: Cut our Old Trafford ticket prices!Krul taking inspiration from Van der Sar as he bids for Newcastle glovesAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Paul Scholes, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Dimitar Berbatov, Park Ji-sung, Rio Ferdinand, Antonio Valencia, Edwin Van Der Sar, Lionel Messi Places: Newcastle, Liverpool, United Kingdom
