Ferguson considers giving Macheda his first Premier League start at Boro

Published: 02 May 2009 - 09:53:09

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Ferguson considers giving Macheda his first Premier League start at Boro

Sir Alex Ferguson is debating whether to hand Federico Macheda his first Premier League start at Middlesbrough tomorrow.The Italian teenager has enjoyed an explosive beginning to his Manchester United career, scoring winning goals against Aston Villa and Sunderland on his first two substitute appearances.Although the 17-year-old was not quite as impressive when Ferguson handed him his first senior start in the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Everton earlier this month, the former Lazio trainee is a player of immense promise. Impressive start: Federico Macheda celebrates after scoring the winner against Aston Villa on his debut for Manchester United Now Ferguson is considering whether to hand Macheda a start against Boro as he looks to use the full depth of his squad in a week where the battle with Liverpool for the Premier League title - which United lead by three points - is just edged out in importance by a Champions League semi-final with Arsenal.'I was delighted with Macheda's performance at Wembley,' Ferguson insisted. Rafa ready to up the ante with Fergie in battle to snatch unhappy TevezEXCLUSIVE - the Gazza interview: On his fears for Newcastle, going to Inter with Jose and being back in love with the gameWe won't stop Kaka joining United, says AC Milan chief MANCHESTER UNITED FC