article_snippet.sent: Manchester United defender Chris Smalling began Manchester United defender Chris Smalling footballing career with minnows Maidstone United in Kent, before a string of impressive performances saw Manchester United defender Chris Smalling snapped up by then Premier League side Fulham in 2008.
article_snippet.sent: After only a handful appearances for the Cottagers, Manchester United defender Chris Smalling talent was clear and Manchester United defender Chris Smalling signed for Manchester United one year later.
article_snippet.sent: Manchester United defender Chris Smalling will be hoping to make manager Louis van Gaal's starting line up for the crunch clash with local rivals Manchester City this weekend, as Manchester United aim to finish the league campaign in the top-four.
article_snippet.sent: Manchester United defender Chris Smalling Manchester United defender Chris Smalling this weekend.
article_snippet.sent: Smalling (right) heads the ball ahead of Manchester City striker Stefan Jovetic (left) earlier on this season .
highlights_snippet.sent: Smalling has experienced a meteoric rise from Smalling days playing for non-league Maidstone United to turning out for The Red Devils now .