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Manchester United 0 - 1 Chelsea
2007-05-23 13:07:00
Didier Drogba scored during extra time Saturday to give Chelsea a 1–0 victory over Manchester United in the first FA Cup final at rebuilt Wembley stadium. Among the biggest let-downs of a final where tired legs ensured there was no hope of lofty pre-match expectations being met by England's top two, Drogba produced his 33rd and final goal of an incredible season at just the right time as a penalty shoot-out seemed certain. Chelsea now has four cup titles and joins Arsenal (1993) and Liverpool (2001) in becoming the third club to win both cups in the same season. United did their best to rally but after a draining season, in which they extended every sinew to finish champions, they had nothing left to give as two teams too tired to reach the Champions League final did finally fall on the ropes exhausted. Cristiano Ronaldo and Drogba, widely accepted as the best two players in the Barclays Premiership, were virtual bystanders. United manager Ferguson still has five FA Cup titles to...
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Mourinho Wants Cup Classic
2007-05-17 09:05:00
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho hopes this weekend's FA Cup final at Wembley can be one of the greatest ever and he has called Ferguson to help make a classic one. The Portuguese is preparing for his first FA Cup final, and wants to make the event as spectacular as possible."Everybody has a responsibility in the final, everybody - me, Sir Alex, the players, referee Mr (Steve) Bennett and his assistants," Mourinho said."I will be very sad and disappointed if the final is not a good event, a fair event, without problems, with a good winner and proud loser."I will be very sad and disappointed if the final is not a good event, a fair event, without problems, with a good winner and proud loser."I want to win but Man Utd want to win. Chelsea gave a good example of how to behave when we lost the Premiership crown."I would be disappointed if some of the players were diving or trying to get others red-carded, I would be very disappointed with that."It is up to us all to make it a sporting eve...
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Ronaldo Collect Another Award
2007-05-17 08:05:00
Cristiano Ronald o will collects collect another award at the Football Writers' Association 60th anniversary dinner in London tomorrow night as the Footballer of the Year Award . The 22-year-old Manchester United winger has already collected a plethora of accolades after helping drive his team towards the Barclays Premiership title, and potentially an FA Cup double.Ronaldo was earlier this week named the United fans and players' player of the year, as well as scooping both the awards from the Professional Footballers' Association - the first man to win each category in the same season since Andy Gray in 1977.United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will also attend the gala event at the Royal Lancaster Hotel to honour one of his star men, who recently agreed a new five-year deal with the Old Trafford club.Chairman of the FWA, Paul Hetherington said: "Cristiano has picked up every award in sight - which is an indication of the superb season he has had."The football writers' have clearly go...
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Saha Ruled Out Of FA Cup Final
2007-05-17 07:49:00
Ferguson has confirmed that United striker Louis Saha has been ruled out of Saturday's FA Cup final with Chelsea because of a knee injury. He has been struggling with a combination of knee and hamstring problems and his last appearance came as a substitute in the final 13 minutes of second leg Champions League semifinals at San Siro."Louis is out," said Ferguson."He picked up the knee injury in Milan and we did another scan on Monday to identify the problem for clearly."With Louis now, it is a matter of deciding what to do next. We will be making a decision next week but we are considering an operation."Saha has 13 goals for United this season. Manchester United is seeking to win the Premier League and FA Cup titles in one season for the first time since 1999.
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Gill Promises Funds
2007-05-15 15:24:00
Manchester United Chief Executive David Gill has promised Sir Alex Ferguson funds to improve his squad for next season. Ferguson has celebrated his ninth league title in charge of United but Gill insists there is no chance of complacency creeping in at Old Trafford."You can't just assume the success you've achieved will continue," Gill told Manchester United Radio."You have to always look to improve and invest, and that's what we're going to do. We've got a great team who have done very well and we'll be looking to tweak it here and there."Manchester United has been - and always will be - a club that buys players as well as giving youth its chance. And that's what we'll see next year and for many years to come."Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves tops the list of players linked with a summer move, with Dimitar Berbatov and Gareth Bale also reputed targets for the Red Devils manager. Only players who improve the quality of his squad will arrive at Old Trafford over the s...
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Manchester United 0 - 1 West Ham United
2007-05-15 14:20:00
West Ham United secured their Premiership safety with a single goal victory by the Argentinan striker Carlos Tevez over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Carlos Tevez scored a minute into first-half injury time when he neatly chipped over Van Der Sar from close range after Bobby Zamora's pass deflected its way through and West Ham ahead 1 - 0. The Hammers, not for the first time this season, have Carlos Tevez to thank for getting them all three points and the result was enough for Alan Curbishley's side to survive. If Manchester United ended the 2006-07 season as Barclays Premiership champions, the campaign will forever be remembered for Tevez, whose mere presence in the famous claret and blue continues to cause upset and rancour among the Hammers' fellow relegation scrappers. Ferguson left Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes on the bench but on second half Ferguson send they on. Until the end of the game, West Ham still ahead and Manchester United winning Premie...
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Chelsea 0 - 0 Manchester United
2007-05-10 13:36:00
Before game, Chelsea players saluted Manchester United when The Red Devils ran out onto the field at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday as the new Premier League champions. It was even more satisfying for the United players because they had to do precisely the same thing in recent seasons, first for title-winning Arsenal three years ago and then for Chelsea in 2005. Manchester United is celebrating its ninth Premier League title in 15 seasons under manager Alex Ferguson, who has captured a total of 20 major titles in his reign at the club.Chelsea held Manchester United to a 0 - 0 draw. The two clubs will also meet in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 19 and, with nothing at stake in terms of the league championship, Ferguson and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho decided to rest several starters. Already with several players, such as leading scorer Didier Drogba, Andriy Shevchenko and Michael Ballack missing through injury, Chelsea left out goalkeeper Petr Cech and Frank Lampard.United rest...
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Mourinho Apologises To Ronaldo
2007-05-09 11:35:00
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronald o has revealed Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to newspaper because Mourinho had apologised for the personal attack criticising his upbringing. Chelsea boss had been quoted as describing the dual PFA Football and Young Player of Year is a “liar” and then he attack Ron again as "ill-educated, disrespectful and immature" after Ronaldo had said his compatriot could never admit a mistake. Sir Alex was angry with his Chelsea counterpart’s bashing of Ronaldo.But United scheduled to visit Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, Mourinho has apologised for his comments and problems between the two Portuguese has ended."Mourinho has apologised to me and now I have no problem with him," Ronaldo told the Daily Mirror."I am pleased that this has happened. As far as I am concerned, the whole thing is now in the past."
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Man City 0 - 1 Man United
2007-05-07 18:30:00
Manchester Unit ed took a big move winning the EPL title by beating Manchester City with 1-0.On 34th minutes Cristiano Ronaldo get penalty after he was fouled by City defender Michael Ball and on 80th minutes have a penalty kick chance after ball was brought down by United defender Wes Brown but goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar saved United from equalize score.Scored 1-0 for United until end of the game. United can win the English title if two–time defending champion Chelsea does not beat Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. If Chelsea wins, it could be down to Wednesday’s match between the two clubs at Stamford Bridge. United ahead with 88 points and Chealsea 80 points.
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Manchester United Freshen Up For Derby
2007-05-05 11:04:00
No new injury concerns for Fergie and he will freshen up his squad for Saturday's Manchester derby at Eastlands. Rio Ferdinand, Louis Saha, Alan Smith and Patrice Evra could all be recalled, and Ferguson is weighing up changes after the midweek defeat to Milan.“There are no injuries from Wednesday night’s game,” said Fergie."There are some players who are available for that, in that respect - Rio Ferdinand, obviously, Louis Saha, Alan Smith, Patrice Evra, of course, is available after he was suspended on Wednesday.""We are just assessing what the players are like today. It's difficult to assess how players are after a European defeat, and also playing on Wednesday then a lunchtime kick-off."The fact it's a derby game, it's difficult to assess what the right thing to do is as they all want to play in a derby game, so I will have to make good decisions on that."At least for the first time in a few weeks there are some options to freshen it up if I want to."United will get th...
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Sir Alex Praise Milan
2007-05-03 11:26:00
Fergie praise Mila n in there 3-0 defeat on second leg semi final at San Siro and admitted that the best team reach Champions League final. United did contribute to their own downfall somewhat, but Ferguson also chose to point to an impressive display from Milan. The Old Trafford manager, however, did rue the 'cheap' goals given away by his side."I think Milan got their goals cheaply and that's disappointing - at that level you can't do that. They were sharper and quicker to the ball and pressed really well. I think they've been good winners. We were on the back foot all the time and found it difficult."I think they were better prepared physically, they were resting players and it can make a difference."I don't think we lacked in a physical sense, but they were certainly sharper and quicker to the ball and pressed very well."I think they were good winners."In fairness, Fergie felt his team never really looked like they were going to score - they were on the back foot all the t...
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AC Milan 3-0 Manchester United
2007-05-03 05:29:00
United brought a one-goal lead into the second leg of their Champions League semifinal clash with AC Mila n at Old Trafford but at San Siro Milan embrassed Ferguson squad in every way and winning 3-0. Milan created two dangerous scoring chances, when the goal came, after only 10 minutes, the wonder was that it had taken so long, Clarence Seedorf headed a ball back to Kaka's and the Brazilian drilled it into the corner of the net. Second goal for milan came when Heinze and Vidic make mistake withhold ball in danger area and slipped as vidic tried to clear and Seedorf lashing the ball into the same bottom corner of the net. Milan lead the aggregate. On second half time, United finally summoned a spell of pressure. In the 78th minute Milan sealed the victory, Alberto Gilardino alone in the middle of the United half and 3-0 for Milan until the end of game and Milan go to final meet Liverpool after crushed Chealsea before. This is not a best performance of United because their played we...
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Vidic And Rio Travel To Milan
2007-05-01 12:42:00
Defensive duo Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand both flew out to Mila n ahead of the Reds' Champions League semi-final second leg clash on Wednesday evening at San Siro. Sir Alex has been without his first-choice defensive pairing recently, while Gaby Heinze and Wes Brown have stepped into the breach. Vidic broke his collarbone against Blackburn in the 4-1 win over Blackburn on 31 March and has been unavailable since, Ferdinand aggravated a groin injury playing for United in their recent 1-1 draw at home to Middlesbrough. However, Ferguson was optimistic enough over both players to name them in his travelling party."It is too early to say whether they will play," said Boss."They will travel and we will assess the situation after training."Heinze, Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Scholes - who famously missed the 1999 Champions League final - are one caution away from a ban, although Sir Alex will hope the trio remain fully focused on winning United to what would be only their third Europe...
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Mourinho: Ronaldo Had No Education
2007-04-30 11:46:00
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has launched another amazing attack the war of word on Ronald o by claiming immature and had no education for his criticisms. Mourinho said last week that United tend to benefit from penalty decisions and that the rules were different for the two clubs.Ronaldo responded "Does not know how to admit his own."And last night Mourinho went a step further, claiming the Madeira-born player's upbringing may be undermining him."It's a game where a kid had some statements not very . . . not showing maturity and respect, maybe difficult childhood, no education, maybe the consequence of that. Sir Alex felt he had to protect his boy. But normal things . . . I have no problems with him (Ferguson). I have no problem with the boy," said Mourinho.
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Everton 2-4 Manchester United
2007-04-29 14:37:00
Manchester United returned from two goals down to beat Everton and move five points clear in the title race. On 12 minutes Everton took the lead when Alan Stubbs' free-kick was deflected in off Michael Carrick and on 50 minutes Fernandes break Van De Sar gate to double their lead. On 61 minutes O'Shea makes hope with halved score after Ian Turner's error and Neville own goal double it on 68 minutes then on 79 minutes Rooney goal put United ahead and Chris Eagles complete the win. This game make United ahead Chelsea 5 points after at the same time Chelsea were held by Bolton 2-2 at home. Next weekend on saturday if United win at Manchester City and if Chelsea were to lose at Arsenal on sunday, Sir Alex and squad will be crowned Premiership title.
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Vidic And Ferdinand Will Return
2007-04-27 19:49:00
Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic in time to face AC Milan on Wednesday. Manchester United are ready to gamble with Nemanja Vidic's fitness. Vidic has not played since injuring a shoulder on March 31 but has recovered quicker than expected. The centre- back is waiting on the results of a scan on his broken collarbone to decide whether he can play for second leg in Italy."Nemanja has been training really well," Ferguson said."Nemanja has a scan on Monday and, once we get the results of that, we have a decision to make."Ferdinand is the least serious of the quartet due to a slight groin problem and he could be fit to tackle Milan but he will sit out Saturday's Premiership game at Everton."Rio won't play tomorrow, but hopefully he will be okay for Wednesday," said Ferguson.
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Park To Vissit Knee Specialist In US
2007-04-27 12:12:00
United midfielder Park Ji-Sung has flown to meet American knee specialist Dr Richard Steadman for a diagnosis on the injury which has almost certainly ended his season. The South Korean damaged his knee in United’s 4-1 win against Blackburn on March 31 and very unlucky to feature again with team. Although Fergie initially suggested Park would be back in action within a couple of weeks, the timescale proved inaccurate, with the 25-year-old struggling to take any part in training. United chief David Gill told the South Korean star would be out for a year, if true, this is will be trouble not only for United but also South Korean national team that will attempt to win Asian Cup on july.
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Larsson Proud For Ronaldo
2007-04-27 11:25:00
Henrik Larsson was not surprised to see former team-mate Cristiano Ronald o get double award at PFA."I was pleased to see Cristiano Ronaldo pick up the Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards in the English Premiership,” he said.“Since he is being talked about as the greatest player in the world it's not a surprise that he got those awards.”He proud having played with some of the best players in the world, Ronaldo haved good improvment this season.“He definitely deserves them. Having played together at Manchester United I have nothing but admiration for him,” he continued. “He has tremendous skill and also puts in a lot of hard work. He's a fantastic player and it's amazing to think that he will only get better.”Larsson also heaped praise on the rest of the United side, the rest of the Unitedsquad has played an important part in Manchester United’s success so far that try to get three trophy this year.“There are a number of players at United who c...
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Wenger: Sir Alex Is Manager Of The Year
2007-04-26 19:00:00
Wenger pays tribute to Ferguson to be manager of the year. He said Steve Coppell also deserved recognition for establishing Reading in the top flight following their promotion as Championship winners last season, and for their attractive style. Wenger lavish praise on Sir Alex for his work this season with his players."I feel this year Sir Alex Ferguson, because he's in a position to fight on every front," Wenger said. "And Steve Coppell, who is in a position where nobody expected him to be and has a team who does not play negatively - they have a positive attitude everywhere they go."The Arsenal manager , meanwhile, admits that the season has petered out into a big let-down for his youthful side following last term's march to the Champions League final."This year we had a massive disappointment, I feel overall, especially in going out of the Champions League the way we went out," he said."But it's part of a growing process as well to handle this kind of disappointment and to sti...
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Giggs: Manchester United Can Be Confident Go Through
2007-04-26 10:41:00
Ryan Giggs says Manchester United remain confident of overcoming AC Milan after last night's 3-2 Champions League first-leg triumph at Old Trafford."It was always going to be tough," he told MUTV. "We didn't want to give away goals but we've got to go out there with confidence."It's not always possible to play great football every week, so not playing well and winning can make all the difference, especially at this stage of the season. We've done it a few times this season and it's what we used to do when we were winning titles."Giggs, who supplied the pass for Rooney's injury-time winner, praised the character shown in coming back from conceding two goals in the first half at Old Trafford.He feels United are capable of scoring at San Siro like first leg, with PFA Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo also in fine form."If we keep our tempo and keep our shape we will create chances," said Giggs."Of course it will be difficult at the San Siro, but I saw enough in our second-hal...
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Fergie Happy With Team Performance
2007-04-25 14:54:00
Boss Fergie felt Manchester United merited their win over Milan and feels they have a 'fantastic chance' of securing a place in the final of the UEFA Champions League. Wayne Rooney has make a fantastic goal in injury-time to hand United a 3-2 win over Milan.Fergie saluted his team for the way they bounced back from being punished by Kaka for two defensive errors."We persevered and we kept playing our football," Boss told ITV. "Some of our football was fantastic."I think in the second half we dominated. We got hold of it and the equaliser set us up to go and win it."It gives us a magnificent chance now. We will be going over there with a big chance."We are in front and they know they have a difficult game now."We are chasing the title and this is the biggest boost we could have got. It will give us a boost I am sure of it.""Because of the way we played, there were moments when Wayne wasn't involved as much. But his contribution was fantastic and his movement off the ball was out o...
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Man Utd 3 - 2 AC Milan
2007-04-24 22:41:00
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney took his team to victory with a last-minute goal against Mila n in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final.Cristiano Ronaldo's fifth minute after corner kick and Milan's goalie Dida palmed it into his own post, only for AC Milan to draw level through Kaka's angled drive after 21 minutes. In 37th minute Kaka second goal came after an impressive raid past three of Manchester's defendants and left the score 1:2 at half-time. Rooney struck the final blow a minute into added time when he got a ball from Giggs outside the penalty area and quickly netted it past Dida and 3-2 for United victory. This is big celebration for United fans because fans really hope team can win the game. Next game, Evra not join the game because a yellow card that rules him out of the second leg in Milan. Milan lost captain Paolo Maldini to a knee injury at half-time, then were robbed of Gennaro Gattuso with a knee problem. Next Tuesday Manchester will face Milan...
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Ronaldo (Man Utd) V Kaka (Milan)
2007-04-24 15:55:00
Champions League semi-final first leg is not just contest for Europe's greatest contest, but also place to best young talents player Ronald o and Kaka . They are also pride for their club and fans. Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo are the best two players in the world at the moment.The styles may be different, but the natural gifts and ability to change the course of a match in an instant are the same.Ronaldo's tricks, feints and step-overs have finally been channelled into devastating end product - while the Kaka package is just as complete.Team-mate Patrice Evra describes his approach to the game in colourful fashion: "Nobody can stop him. Probably the only way to do it is to kill him."When he runs at you, you try to grab his shirt or do whatever you can. But he just goes past you, makes fun out of you and leaves you kicking the air."Even when he is sitting on a bike, Cristiano is doing tricks. He eats with the ball, he watches TV with the ball. He probably even sleeps with the ball."Ka...
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Man Utd Vs AC Milan Today
2007-04-24 04:30:00
The Theatre of Dreams will witness an epic battle as Manchester United current leaders of the English premiership takes on A.C Mila n currently in 4th spot in the Serie A at Old Trafford today on Champions League semi-final first leg. Sir Alex will hope his team can beat milan like another Italian club before AS Roma but Manchester United have been hit by an injury crisis ahead. Only 10 outfield players were able to take part in full training on Monday. Rio Ferdinand, Gary Neville, Nemanja Vidic, Mikael Silvestre and Craig Cathcart will definitely miss the game, while Patrice Evra is doubtful. If Evra misses out, Darren Fletcher is set to fill in at right-back, with Wes Brown and John O'Shea in the centre, on left back only Gabriel Heinze. Midfielders Ji-Sung Park and Kieran Richardson will miss the game, along with striker Louis Saha. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was unable to train on Monday but is expected to be fit to take his place on the bench.Manager Carlo Ancelotti has a virtually f...
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Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Double Award
2007-04-23 07:35:00
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned the PFA Player and Young Player of the Year to become the first player in 30 years since Andy Gray in 1977, to win the double honour on Sunday. Ronaldo beat Chelsea striker Didier Drogba for the honor, with United teammate Paul Scholes finishing third. Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs, last year's winner Steven Gerrard of Liverpool and 19-year-old Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas also made ths shortlist.Ronaldo said: "It is a special night. It is amazing and a big honour for me to win trophies like this in the English Premier League. I am very proud."My colleagues have voted for me and that is fantastic because the players know the qualities of players.""I want to keep working hard and getting better because these trophies have now given me more motivation. At this moment, I am consistent. I am more mature now and I am playing better.""This great team has helped me as well, because when the team win it is more easy for us a...
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