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Gunners set for Barca test

Following a draw that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims he expected, the Gunners will face favorites FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League’s first knock-out stage. Premier League title contenders Chelsea and Manchester United, who will square off at Stamford Bridge in a battle for domestic supremacy this weekend, should fancy their odds of progressing...

Barcelona 5–0 Real Madrid: Can Real still be considered Champions League contenders?

Tonight’s game promised to give one of the closest indications so far of who could become European champions this year, but in truth, nobody could’ve predicted what followed. Barcelona dissected their rivals with precise, incisive play that arguably would have torn absolutely any team in the world apart. In doing so, they confirmed their status...

Ribery: “I’m almost German”

As if Frank Ribery hadn’t endeared himself enough to Les Bleus fan, he has now declared himself ‘almost German.’  Politically, its a smart move – at least for his club, Bayern Munich. After a long negotiation process (which endured some controversy), Ribery signed a long-term contract last year that will keep him at the club...

Sir Alex, “The European Cup was the biggest disappointment”

With the 2009-2010 Premier League coming to an end, It’s time to assess the season. Many United fans will blame the Chelsea game and Drogba’s offside goal for United’s dethroning. But the truth is lost 7 and drew 4 this season. A win in any one of those matches changes everything. United lost to Burnley...

United win, but lose.

Much to everyone’s surprise, the white Pele, Wayne Rooney was in the starting line-up. Sir Alex said he would not play unless he was 100 per cent. Rooney was accompanied by a very strong United side, including Nani and Valencia on the wings and Carrick, Fletcher and the young Irish midfielder Darron Gibson in the...

United draw Bayern

The Champions League quarter final draw was held Friday. Manchester United were once again handed a favorable draw, avoiding both Barcelona and Inter Milan until the final. Manchester United will beat Bayern and then beat Bordeaux in the semi final before booking their spot in the final for the third consecutive year. While Barca will blow...

The beauty of Champions League pairings

Zain Alvi can't wait for the quarterfinals.