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Monday, November 12, 2007

Ronaldo double sends United to the top






Man Utd 2 Blackburn 0. After 21 years at the helm, Sir Alex Ferguson probably thought that he had seen it all at Old Trafford. Yet after United defeated Blackburn Rovers 2-0 yesterday, even the Manchester United manager was moved to proclaim that he had never had such a talented pool of players at his disposal. Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo allowed United to stretch another two points clear of Chelsea, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton at Stamford Bridge. At the start of the day, United sat in second place in the Barclays Premier League behind Arsenal, the leaders, only on goals scored but the North London club can regain top spot if they defeat Reading by at least a two-goal margin tonight. (Russell Kempson, Times)

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Thursday, November 8, 2007

United hit four to blow Dynamo Kiev away






Manchester United last night cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League. Sir Alex Ferguson's side brushed aside Dynamo Kiev after two goals in five first-half minutes gave them the springboard for a 4-0 victory at Old Trafford. Gerard Pique got his first in a United shirt, putting the Reds ahead after 31 minutes. Then the old firm of Carlos Tevez and Wayne Rooney got together with a goal each either side of the break. Cristiano Ronaldo added the gloss. Kiev have not won away from home in the Champions League since March 2000 - and although Ferguson made five changes, they never looked like halting United's progress. (Nigel Clarke, Daily Express)

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Nov 4:Arsenal 2 Manchester United 2






The most pre-hyped match on Saturday ended square. Millions of fans who felt the worlds best footballers were at their best had gathered to watch the contest.


"It is very difficult for the referee. I think Howard Webb has a great chance to be the top referee but today was a big game for him and, at times, he favoured Arsenal." Sir Alex Ferguson finds a reason to chastise referee Howard Webb.

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