Why Fergie Needs Liverpool To Lose Tonight …
Famously, Sir Alex has always claimed to be on a golf course whenever crucial matches take place in which United are concerned but not involved.
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Famously, Sir Alex has always claimed to be on a golf course whenever crucial matches take place in which United are concerned but not involved.
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With a post-mortem underway into United’s meek surrender in Milan, Sir Alex should brace himself for a critical drenching.
Kaka (10) Seedorf (29 ) Gilardino (77)
Dreams of a United Treble are no more.
Sir Alex’s men were crushed at the San Siro by a rampant Milan side that was very good value for its win. In truth, the Italians beat United like errant schoolboys and could have rattled up a five or six goal margin. → continue reading
Memories of battles fought and won will inspire tonight as United seek to avoid defeat and seal a place in the Champions League Final against Liverpool.
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Both United and Chelsea have stolen a march on their respective adversaries in the first semi-finals of the Champions League. Should United beat Milan next week, which team would they most like to face in the Champions League final in Athens?
AbsolutelyUnited assesses the strengths and weaknesses of Chelsea and Liverpool.
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Carrick (11, 60) ; Smith (17) ; Rooney (19); Ronaldo (44, 49); Evra 81 / de Rossi 69
Sky : Manchester United produced an astonishing performance to thrash Roma 7-1 at Old Trafford to advance to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League 8-3 on aggregate.
Taddei (44) Vucinic (66) / Rooney (60)
The Times : So much went wrong here for Manchester United last night that the first sensation their players may encounter as they awake this morning is relief that their dreams of a treble remain alive.
Memories of United’s Treble year will be stirred again following the draw that pits Sir Alex’s team against AS Roma in the Champions League quarter final.
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