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05 May 2008

Red Devils line up unique double

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Manchester United FC are looking to become the fourth side to win Europe's top club competition twice without losing a game as they head for the 2008 final.

Unbeaten winners
In the history of the European Champion Clubs' Cup, three teams have won the trophy twice without losing a match: AFC Ajax, AC Milan and United's potential final opponents at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on 21 May, Premier League arch-rivals Liverpool FC.

Double successes
Liverpool lifted the European Cup twice without a single defeat, winning six games and drawing three in winning the trophy in 1980/81, and then triumphing seven times whilst being held twice as they won the 1983/84 title. Ajax had a similar record as they won the 1971/72 edition, and also ended the 1994/95 UEFA Champions League campaign as unbeaten champions, winning seven games and drawing four. Milan won five and tied four as they won the 1988/89 European Cup, and won the UEFA Champions League in 1993/94 with seven wins and five draws.

Unique chance
United's only UEFA Champions League success to date came in 1998/99, with victory against FC Bayern München at the Camp Nou marking the end of an unbeaten season in the competition. A win and a draw in qualifying got them to the group stage, while five further victories and six more draws saw the trophy return to Old Trafford for the first time since 1968. Having already won nine games and drawn three in reaching this season's final, they can become the first side to win the UEFA Champions League twice without a single defeat. Sir Alex Ferguson could also become the first coach to win two European Cups without losing a game in either campaign.

Forest frisson
While the competition ran for the first time in 1955/56, it took until 1963/64 for a team to win it without losing a match on the way, with FC Internazionale Milano taking the title with seven wins and two draws. After Ajax repeated that feat in 1971/72, Nottingham Forest FC took the 1978/79 crown without losing a game, winning six and drawing three.

Barcelona feat
The UEFA Champions League era began in 1992/93, with Olympique de Marseille winning the inaugural edition of the revamped competition following seven wins and four draws. Milan and Ajax would enjoy similar records in the next two editions of the tournament, before United became the fourth unbeaten winners in 1998/99. The only side to have managed that since were FC Barcelona, who won the title in 2005/06 with nine wins and four draws.

Unbeaten European Champion Clubs' Cup winners
SeasonTeamWins Draws
1963/64FC Internazionale Milano7 2
1971/72 AFC Ajax 7 2
1978/79 Nottingham Forest FC 6 3
1980/81Liverpool FC6 3
1983/84Liverpool FC 7 2
1988/89 AC Milan 5 4
1992/93 Olympique de Marseille 7 4
1993/94AC Milan 7 5
1994/95AFC Ajax 7 4
1998/99Manchester United FC 5 6
2005/06FC Barcelona 9 4

18 April 2008

Champions League

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2008

The UEFA Champions League (known colloquially as the European Cup) is an annual club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for the most successful football clubs in Europe. It is one of the most prestigious club trophies in the sport. It has a global audience of more than a billion people.

The UEFA Champions League 2007-08 will be the 53rd edition of the European Championship Football Club Tournament and 16th edition under the current UEFA Champions League format. The final is scheduled to be played at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, on Wednesday 21st May 2007.

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Category 1 or East/ West Stand- alongside pitch
Category 2 or North/South Stand- behind goal

Semi-Finals:

Liverpool v Chelsea - 22nd April
Barcelona v Man Utd - 23 April
Chelsea v Liverpool- 30th April
Man Utd v Barcelona- 29th April

Finals:
The Champions League final will take place on May 21 in Moscow.

Man Utd Premiership Football Tickets

Man Utd Premiership Football Tickets

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With a total of 15 League championships, eight of which attained since 1993, Man Utd is one of the most successful British football clubs ever. Man Utd most recent wins include the FA Cup in 2004 and the League Cup in 2006. This two-times winner of the Champions League has dominated British football since the early 1990s. Seeing Man Utd play in their current setup with Edwin van der Sar and Cristiano Ronaldo is a must for every true football fan.

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07 April 2008

Pedersen Tips Bentley for England

Pedersen Tips Bentley for England

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Blackburn Rovers' Morten Gamst Pedersen believes team-mate David Bentley should be an England regular.

The Rovers winger is in competition with former captain David Beckham for the role on the right-hand side of midfield, with national team manager Fabio Capello still to decide on his preferred option.

Bentley started the Italian's first match in charge against Switzerland in February, but was then left on the bench as Beckham returned to win his 100th cap in the defeat by France last month.


But Bentley's Ewood Park team-mate Pedersen believes the former Arsenal player has all the attributes to become a key figure on the international stage.

quality player

The duo combined on Saturday for Blackburn's equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur as Bentley crossed for his team-mate to slot home.

"To me, David is England's best right-sided player," said Pedersen.

"I think he should be playing there for England, as he has everything in his game. He can score goals, he can deliver. He has a great future. It's time he was given that place on the right of midfield.

"Sometimes, you can have a bad day at the office. But he doesn't have them often, which is the mark of a quality player. He'd be first choice for me. The way he has improved as a player is unbelievable and I think there is still more to come from him."


Scholes: Ronaldo Is The Best

Scholes: Ronaldo Is The Best

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Manchester United's Paul Scholes has named Cristiano Ronaldo as his best ever team-mate.

It is a remarkable tribute to the Portugal winger, who is looking to improve on his 35-goal tally against AS Roma in the Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.

In a glorious 14-year career at Old Trafford Scholes has played alongside the likes of Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Mark Hughes, David Beckham and Ryan Giggs, collecting seven Premier League winners medals in the process.

However, it is Ronaldo that gets the midfielder's vote as his top team-mate at Manchester United.

QUITE LUCKY

Scholes, who is due to make his 99th Champions League appearance in Italy, said: "I have been quite lucky to have played with a lot of great players.

"Cristiano has to be at the top now, purely for what he has done this season.

"Scoring the amount of goals from his position has been nothing short of amazing.

"It is not just that, though, it is the way he makes chances and the threat he poses to other teams."

Champions League Review

Champions League Review

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney were on target as Manchester United secured a 2-0 away victory.

Ronaldo scored his 36th goal of a remarkable season in the first leg quarter-final against AS Roma to put United in the driving seat going into the second leg at Old Trafford next week.

The Portugal winger got on the end of a chip from Paul Scholes to head past Roma's Brazilian goalkeeper Doni in the 39th minute.

BACK POST

Sir Alex Ferguson's side made it 2-0 in the 67th minute when Park Ji-Sung headed the ball into the area at the back post.

It resulted in a mix-up between Doni and Christian Panucci with Rooney on hand to knock the ball home and stun the crowd at the Stadio Olimpico.

In the other quarter-final of the night, Barcelona secured a 1-0 away win against Schalke thanks to teenager Bojan Krkic's 12th minute tap-in after good work from former Arsenal player Thierry Henry.

RESULTS

AS Roma 0-2 Manchester United

Schalke 0-1 Barcelona

Ferguson: United Will Never Give In

Ferguson: United Will Never Give In

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Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United's title setback will only inspire his players to keep going.

United's lead over Chelsea has been pegged back to three points after the weekend's matches, but Ferguson believes their 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough was a point won rather than lost.

The Barclays Premier League leaders took the lead at the Riverside courtesy of Cristiano Ronaldo's 37th goal of the season - but two goals from Brazilian striker Afonso Alves put Boro ahead.

It was left to Wayne Rooney's late deflected effort to secure a share of the spoils.


GREAT QUALITY

Ferguson said: "We could have lost the game, there's no question. They had some chances - and at times our defending was a bit haphazard, I thought.

"But at other moments we could have won the game, because some of the quality of our football was terrific.

"That point could be important, absolutely. Our goal difference is good obviously, but we cannot take anything for granted," he added.

"The nature of the club is that we never give in, and that's a great quality to have at this time of year.

"It sends out a signal to everyone that we will never give in. We will stretch ourselves in every game as long as we can."

Premiere League History

Premiere League History

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1992/93 - Inaugural members of the Premier League
1992/93 - Eric Cantona signs from Leeds United for £1.2million
1992/93 - Win FA Carling Premiership
1993/94 - Win FA Carling Premiership and FA Cup
1995/96 - Win FA Carling Premiership and FA Cup
1996/97 - Win FA Carling Premiership
1998/99 - Win European Cup, FA Carling Premiership and FA Cup
1999/00 - Win FA Carling Premiership
2000/01 - Win FA Carling Premiership
2001/02 - Juan Sebastian Veron breaks the British transfer record with a £28million move from Lazio
2002/03 - Win Barclaycard Premiership
2003/04 - Win FA Cup
2005/06 - American Malcolm Glazer takes control of club
2005/06 - Win League Cup
2006/07 - Win Barclays Premiership
Klub Heritage Of Manchester United

Klub Heritage Of Manchester United

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Formed as Newton Heath L&YR F.C in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902. Six years later they clinched the Division One title, then the FA Cup in 1909, and another title triumph in 1911.

Matt Busby became manager in 1945 and steered United to championship victories in 1952, 1956 and 1957. They became the first English club to compete in the European Cup and reached the semi-final, before going out to Real Madrid. Tragedy struck in 1958 when the plane carrying the team home from a European match crashed, killing eight players.

Busby survived and led his rebuilt team to an FA Cup win in 1963, then league titles in 1965 and 1967. United won the European Cup in 1968 with victory over Benfica in the final - the first English club to do so. When Busby resigned in 1969, his successors failed to continue his glorious triumphs and United were relegated five years later.

They managed to regain their top-flight status at the first attempt and later won the FA Cup in 1977. More FA Cup success followed in 1983 and 1985. But it was United's 1990 FA Cup replay win over Crystal Palace that proved to be the springboard to becoming the force they are today.

It saved under-pressure manager Alex Ferguson from losing his job and he went on to win the European Cup Winners' Cup the season after and began their Premier League dominance with the 1993 title.

About Manchester United

About Manchester United

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Manchester United are the most successful Premier League club having won the title nine times. It all began in 1993 when manager Sir Alex Ferguson ended a 26-year wait to lift the Premier League crown.

The signing of Eric Cantona for £1.2million from Leeds United proved a masterstroke as the Frenchman was instrumental in the title victory, along with the likes of Gary Pallister, Denis Irwin, Ryan Giggs and Paul Ince.

United retained the trophy in the following campaign and romped to further titles in 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2003. More silverware was added to the Red Devils' burgeoning trophy cabinet with FA Cup success in 1994, 1996, 1999 and 2004, plus League Cup victories in 1992 and 2006.

Perhaps the most memorable time in the club's history was the treble-winning season of 1999 when they added the European Champions League trophy to the league title and FA Cup.

Chelsea briefly broke their league dominance with title wins in 2005 and 2006. But last season, the Red Devils roared back to regain the Barclays Premiership and won't give it up without a fight.

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