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Young: The downside of playing for Man Utd...

Manchester United veteran Ashley Young says he's learned to handle the demands of the club.

But he admitted this high-profile brings extra pressure to players.

“When you open an English newspaper, no matter which one, you will find an article on United, either a photo of a player leaving the training ground or a transfer rumour," he told L'Equipe.

“With the help of my entourage, I have learned to take a step back from all that, otherwise you risk getting yourself into difficulties. That is the downside of playing at such a club."

United host PSG in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

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