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Red Devils burn Hotspurs 4 � 0

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Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur

If at this point there were still any doubts as to the level of excellence Manchester United is exhibiting on the field then one only need to point out the drubbing the Tottenham Hotspurs received from the Red Devils today to quash any kind of misgivings.

The Red Devils handed the Hotspurs a 4 � 0 spanking that has really driven home to all of the other teams on the Premiership that Manchester United is determined to win a title this year and that all opposition should cower in fear. The level of sportsmanship the team showed today was at a level that would actually make you remember the 1994 Dream Team or the 1999 team that won the treble.

Of course talks about the last treble have ManUtd fans abuzzing that this could be the year when the elusive goal may be reachable again. But many are being cautious with their hopes for the team though, trying not to jinx an amazing run that would most likely bring them a title.

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Vialli Backs United To Win Premiership

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Former Chelsea boss Gianluca Vialli has tipped Manchester United to pip the champions to the Premiership title.

Vialli says Chelsea’s desire to win the Champions League could see them struggle to retain their league crown.

He told the news media: “I think United are going to be slightly too strong. They look really determined to win it. Probably the distraction of wanting to win the Champions League will be too much for Chelsea to compete with Manchester United.”

The two sides played out a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday to leave United three points clear in the title race.

“I think a draw was a fair result,” Vialli added. “Manchester United were better than Chelsea in the first half and Chelsea came back strong in the second half. I think everyone will be happy with the result. Chelsea are still in contention and Manchester United are still top so both managers will be very happy with what they saw on the pitch.”

But Vialli, who spent over four years with the Blues as a player and manager, believes his former club have the better chance of going all the way in Europe.

He added: “I wouldn’t be surprised to see Manchester United win the Premiership and Chelsea win the Champions League. I think both clubs, both managers and their players would settle for this. Chelsea have a squad big enough with so many quality players that Jose Mourinho can rotate the team depending on whether they are playing in the Premiership or Europe, the opposition or the physical condition of his players and their squad is big enough to try to win both competitions. But the competition in the Premiership is stronger. Manchester United are firmly determined to win the title after a few years and Chelsea are more focused on being the best in Europe.”

SAF Worried By Celtic Fans

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Sir Alex Ferguson admits Manchester United face a stiff test of their ability in the cauldron of Celtic Park in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Ferguson said to the news media:

“Celtic Park is one of the best atmospheres to experience and their players can be inspired by it. If the game is going Celtic’s way, you have your work cut out to stem the tide of emotion and enthusiasm it generates. Celtic’s record at home is one of the best in Europe, so we accept we are in for a tough game on Tuesday.”

United have a huge Premiership game with Chelsea on Sunday, but Ferguson is wary of making too many changes after losing 1-0 to FC Copenhagen last time around.

He added: “I have not made my mind up about who should be left out. We took a risk in Copenhagen, so we are well aware of the dangers of taking too many chances. There is a temptation to play my strongest side because we still have another five days before the Chelsea game.”

SAF: We’ll Do Better In Europe

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Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United are keen to put behind them last season’s failure to qualify from their Champions League group.

United managed just one win in six group games and failed to score in four of their outings.

“There is a desire and a need to do well in Europe.” said United boss Ferguson, ahead of their opening Group F game against Celtic at Old Trafford.

“Myself and the players know we have to do better than last year.”

Since winning the competition in 1999, United have yet to reach another Champions League final and in the 2004/2005 competition, failed to get past the last 16 round after being knocked out by AC Milan.

United have not reached the quarter-finals of the competition since the 2002/2003 season.

Ferguson added: “I think if you look at our European campaign last year I think it’s best written off. It was a poor one. We did not nearly get to our level of performance and of course that was a lot down to that we did not score goals. Hopefully that’s behind us and I think the players are eager and keen to do that and make sure that’s forgotten. They won’t let the fans down this year. We were disappointed last year and that won’t happen this year.”

With Ruud van Nistelrooy, who scored 35 goals in 43 Champions League games for United, having departed to Real Madrid, Ferguson is confident Louis Saha will fill the attacking void left by the Dutchman.

“There is no question he can handle the responsibility of leading our attack. He is an excellent footballer. He is quick, has two good feet and is good in the air. His goal ratio is terrific. I don’t see any problems with him at all. The key is for him to keep himself fit.”

During the news conference Ferguson refused to answer questions about his relationship with Celtic manager Gordon Strachan, with whom he has had a bitter rivalry stretching back more than 20 years.

“If you want to know about my social life, ask somebody else,” said the United manager.

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MU On A Surge!!!

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Charlton 0 Manchester United 3

Rampant Manchester United maintained their stunning start to the season against Charlton at The Valley.

Darren Fletcher capitalised on an error by Addicks defender Jon Fortune to smash home the opener after half-time.

United carved out the best chances – and hit the woodwork three times – but Charlton twice had penalty appeals turned down by referee Chris Foy.

Louis Saha made it 2-0 from 20 yards before substitute Ole Gunnar Solskjaer slotted in the third at the death.

United, who have hit eight goals in their two opening games, were never short of options in attack despite being without suspended duo Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes.

Saha led the attack on his own, supported from the flanks by the lively Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Boss Sir Alex Ferguson drafted in Fletcher, Mikael Silvestre and Park Ji-Sung, while Iain Dowie took charge of his first home game, bringing in Fortune for the suspended Djimi Traore.

Ronaldo, who was jeered by the Charlton fans from the start, raised a cheer from the home faithful by firing wildly off target in the seventh minute.

Park should have broke the deadlock when he was picked out unmarked inside the box by Rio Ferdinand. He spun quickly but drilled a low shot straight at Carson, who was making his home debut for Charlton after signing on loan from Liverpool.

Charlton survived again when Giggs struck the post direct from a 20-yard free-kick but then had appeals for a penalty rejected when the ball appeared to strike Patrice Evra’s arm.

Giggs forced an excellent save from Carson just before the interval when the Welshman weaved his way into a great position on the left and curled a shot which the keeper did well to parry away.

Ronaldo blasted the ball against the crossbar seconds later from 25 yards, leaving Charlton relieved to go in on level terms at the break.

United went ahead on 49 minutes after Fortune made a hash of clearing Park’s speculative cross from the right, allowing Fletcher to coolly take control before firing an unstoppable shot into the net.

Sir Alex’s side turned up the pressure as they sought to kill the game off and Ronaldo’s trickery on the left ended with Park slamming the ball against the post.

Charlton should have been awarded a penalty on the hour when Wes Brown went up for a header in a penalty-box scramble only for the ball to strike his arm.

United gave �18m signing Michael Carrick his debut for the final 14 minutes after his recovery from injury and he set up Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was denied by a brilliant Carson save.

The ever-popular Solskjaer rounded off a superb night for United when he sidefooted in the third from Saha’s cross for his first Premiership goal in three injury-hit years

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Ryan Giggs– there’s life in those old legs yet!!