Source: Daily_Mail
PICTURE SPECIAL: Snow? What snow? Manchester United stars arrive in Qatar
Manchester United haven't enjoyed the best of starts to 2010, with an FA Cup defeat to Leeds and a Premier League draw at Birmingham. What better time then for a mid-season tonic?[LNB]Manager Sir Alex Ferguson and his United stars have arrived in Doha for a few days of warm weather training, before they head back to 'Frozen Britain' for next Saturday's home clash with Burnley.[LNB] A united front: Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville during a training session in Doha on Monday[LNB] [LNB] Double act: United assistant manager Mike Phelan and boss Sir Alex Ferguson in Qatar[LNB] For United star Wayne Rooney, it is a second trip to Qatar in two months, having played for England in their friendly defeat against Brazil in November. [LNB] Training camp: United stars stretch in Doha[LNB] The champions have come under fire at various times this season due totheir stuttering form, but Ferguson could yet have the last laugh.[LNB] A united front: Wayne Rooney arriving back in Qatar on Sunday[LNB]United are still only a point off leaders Chelsea in the title race,face a League Cup semi-final against Manchester City later this month,and will take on AC Milan in the second round of the European Cup.[LNB] Is he checking the time? Sir Alex looks at his mobile phone in Doha[LNB] And the club have happy memories of mid-season sunshine. Remember tenyears ago, when United played in Brazil at the World Club Championship?They came back and cantered to another league title.[LNB] Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson in row with refs againUnder-fire Mark Clattenburg stands his ground in row with Manchester United boss Sir Alex FergusonGRAHAM POLL: Look again, Fergie! Why Manchester United's referee baiter Darren Fletcher deserved to be sent offPATRICK COLLINS: Is it time for Ferguson to ride into the sunset?MANCHESTER UNITED FC
