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By Lee Savery Manchester United drew Real Madrid in the Last 16 draw of the UEFA Champions League. It is the stand out tie of the second round and is probably one most United fans would not have wanted but, to the football world, it is a mouth-watering prospect as the nine time winners will [...]

Welcome to the Stretford End Arising’s Player Ratings. Manchester United progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions League after a 1-1 draw with Valencia. Pablo Hernández gave the visitors the lead on thirty minutes after Michael Carrick gifted away possession inside his own half. The superb Anderson brought the teams level with his first Old [...]

By Sleepy POSSESSION V SPACE MANIPULATION: 3 potential tactical quandaries It is the tactical duel as much as the array of talent on view, which provides us with such an intriguing and glamorous tie tonight. Both teams place great emphasis on quick accurate passing with a smooth transition from back to front. There is however [...]