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Read SEA’s seven part Champions League preview here. By Sleepy Sir Alex Ferguson has not directly talked about ‘revenge’, but he has often talked about the lessons he learnt 2 years ago in what was for 75 minutes at least, a horror show of a performance from his side. There has been a lot of [...]

Read SEA’s Special Champions League Preview (parts one and two of three) here. By Jack Rawlinson. So, the Premier League season has drawn to a close, with the Red Devils once again crowned champions of England; the number 19 isn’t lost on any United fans. While each and every man in the squad played his [...]

Part 2 of the Champions League Final Preview sees Sleepy and @Santapelota profile Manchester United’s key men. Key strengths and potential weaknesses are discussed in each are of the field, as well as identifying a few of the potential key tactical battles for Saturday’s game. Read SEA’s seven part Champions League preview here. Goalkeeper: Edwin [...]

By Mark Young. Manchester United 4-2 Blackpool The Premier League champions were too strong for Blackpool in the end after a spirited performance from the Seasiders. Ian Holloway’s men will play in the Championship next season after finishing a dramatic survival Sunday in the drop zone. Ji Sung Park gave United the lead in the [...]

Introducing the first part of our four-part Champions League Final Preview Special, @Santapelota joins Sleepy to set the scene tactically, and offers us his unique insight into the Barcelona squad. Here we take a look at the likely Barcelona starting eleven and key substitutes, offering a mini-profile of each player, whilst analysing their key strengths [...]

By Sleepy Manchester United face Blackpool in the final game of the season on Sunday, and having already won their 19th league title last weekend can go into the game with the luxury of resting players ahead of the Champions League Final in a week’s time. It is however likely to be a poignant moment [...]

By Adam Hicks. Manchester United players past and present gathered at Old Trafford last night for their end of season awards which saw Nani crowned the Players’ Player of the Season. There were also awards for Javier Hernandez who scooped the Fans Player of the Year and Wayne Rooney who won Goal of the Season. [...]

By Mark Young. Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Manchester United Manchester United finally wrapped up their record breaking 19th title with a hard fought draw against struggling Blackburn Rovers. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side have finally overtaken Liverpool’s haul of league titles after an equalising Wayne Rooney penalty sealed the single point the Red Devils needed. Brett Emerton [...]

By Ryan Cargill. In 1986, after taking over at Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson set out with the aim of knocking Liverpool off their perch; it may just become a reality this weekend. On Saturday, United travel to Ewood Park to take on Blackburn Rovers knowing that a solitary point will see them claim a [...]

By Mikey Mumford. When he swapped White Hart Lane for Old Trafford in September 2008, Dimitar Berbatov had already adapted to the rigours and demands of the Premier League. He helped Spurs to the Carling Cup, scooped the clubs player of the season award in 2006/07 and was voted in the PFA Premier League Team [...]