> Ucl Final-man Utd. V/s Chelsea

prongs

MAY 21st fast approches
the venue is moscow
the ultimate showdown between 2 of the greatest clubs on the planet

THE FIRST EVER ENGLISH FINAL
MANU have their eyes on a possible double

while CHELSEA are trying to achieve their first ever european glory

so plz show ur support for your teams right here...........

Private Ryan

GO UNITED GO!!!

RED DEVILS WILL CONQUER EUROPE..

N chelsh!ts will go down the drain...

dipen01

Whats the schedule ?

prongs

BEFORE the tuesday's game a brief look at the previous years winners

2006 - 2007 AC Milan
2005 - 2006 FC Barcelona »
2004 - 2005 Liverpool FC »
2003 - 2004 FC Porto »
2002 - 2003 AC Milan »
2001 - 2002 Real Madrid CF »
2000 - 2001 FC Bayern München »
1999 - 2000 Real Madrid CF »
1998 - 1999 Manchester United FC »

1997 - 1998 Real Madrid CF »
1996 - 1997 BV Borussia Dortmund »
1995 - 1996 Juventus »
1994 - 1995 AFC Ajax »
1993 - 1994 AC Milan »
1992 - 1993 Olympique de Marseille
1991 - 1992 FC Barcelona
1990 - 1991 FK Crvena Zvezda
1989 - 1990 AC Milan
1988 - 1989 AC Milan
1987 - 1988 PSV Eindhoven
1986 - 1987 FC Porto
1985 - 1986 FC Steaua Bucureşti
1984 - 1985 Juventus
1983 - 1984 Liverpool FC
1982 - 1983 Hamburger SV
1981 - 1982 Aston Villa FC
1980 - 1981 Liverpool FC
1979 - 1980 Nottingham Forest FC
1978 - 1979 Nottingham Forest FC
1977 - 1978 Liverpool FC
1976 - 1977 Liverpool FC
1975 - 1976 FC Bayern München
1974 - 1975 FC Bayern München
1973 - 1974 FC Bayern München
1972 - 1973 AFC Ajax
1971 - 1972 AFC Ajax
1970 - 1971 AFC Ajax
1969 - 1970 Feyenoord
1968 - 1969 AC Milan
1967 - 1968 Manchester United FC

1966 - 1967 Celtic FC
1965 - 1966 Real Madrid CF
1964 - 1965 FC Internazionale Milano
1963 - 1964 FC Internazionale Milano
1962 - 1963 AC Milan
1961 - 1962 SL Benfica
1960 - 1961 SL Benfica
1959 - 1960 Real Madrid CF
1958 - 1959 Real Madrid CF
1957 - 1958 Real Madrid CF
1956 - 1957 Real Madrid CF
1955 - 1956 Real Madrid CF

prongs

MAN UTD. ROAD TO THE FINAL TRACED

GROUP STAGE MATCH 1

19/9/2007, Sporting Lisbon vs. Manchester United

A 63rd minute strike by Cristiano Ronaldo against his former club was enough to see off Sporting Lisbon and get United’s Champions League campaign off to a winning start. Although they got the three points, United looked far from convincing in the 1-0 win, and struggled to find their usual attacking form.

GROUP STAGE MATCH 2

02/10/2007, Manchester United vs. AS Roma

The Red Devils dominated for large portions of the match, but found it difficult to break down a resilient Roma defence. Eventually, a 70th minute strike from Wayne Rooney, his first goal of the season, was enough to secure a 1-0 win over the Italians.

GROUP STAGE MATCH 3

23/10/2007, Dynamo Kiev vs. Manchester United

Some questionable defending by Dynamo Kiev saw United record their biggest away win in Europe for nine years, as goals from Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney and a double from Cristiano Ronaldo saw the side cruise past Kiev 4-2.

GROUP STAGE MATCH 4

07/11/2007, Manchester United vs. Dynamo Kiev

Manager Alex Ferguson decided to let some younger players have a run in the second meeting of the two sides. The gamble paid off for the Scotsman, with United playing free-flowing attacking football and sweeping aside Dynamo 4-0. Goals from Pique, Tevez, Rooney and Ronaldo ensured that United would progress to the knockout stages.

GROUP STAGE MATCH 5

27/11/2007, Manchester United vs. Sporting Lisbon

United went into the match at Old Trafford looking to wrap up a top-seed position for the knockout stages, as the next match against Roma would come against a tough Premier League encounter with Liverpool. The match didn’t go entirely to plan for the Red Devils though; the first half saw United put on a woeful display which culminated in an error by stand-in keeper Tomasz Kuszczak that saw Sporting go ahead. A second-half equaliser by Tevez set the stage for Cristiano Ronaldo to fire in a free-kick in the 90th minute, handing United a perhaps undeserved 2-1 win.

GROUP STAGE MATCH 6

12/12/2007, AS Roma vs. Manchester United

United travelled to Rome with progression to the knockout stage guaranteed, and Ferguson again fielded an under-strength side. The young team performed well, with Carrick and Fletcher holding the midfield and Wayne Rooney responding well to receiving the captain’s armband. Gerard Pique put the Red Devils one-up after 34 minutes, but a 71st minute strike by Alessandro Mancini ensured the side would share the spoils at 1-1.

SECOND ROUND, LEG 1

20/02/2008, Olympique Lyonnais vs. Manchester United

Manchester United travelled to Lyon to take on the French League champions in what proved to be a tight and cagey match. Lyon struck first with a brilliant goal by 20-year-old Karim Benzema, but United responded by throwing men forward, a ploy which eventually paid off with Carlos Tevez leveling the score at 1-1 after 87 minutes.

SECOND ROUND, LEG 2

04/03/2008, Manchester United vs. Olympique Lyonnais

United put in a strong performance to beat Lyon 1-0 at Old Trafford and advance through to the quarter-final stage. United never really looked threatened, although they did struggle to finish off their chances. Ultimately though, Cristiano Ronaldo’s 30th goal of the season was enough to progress.

QUARTER-FINAL, LEG 1

01/04/2008, AS Roma vs. Manchester United

The Red Devils put on a fine display to beat Roma 2-0 in the third meeting of the two sides, stifling Roma’s creativity and creating a good amount of chances. Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney resigned the Italians to a disappointing home defeat.

QUARTER-FINAL, LEG 2

09/04/2008, Manchester United vs. AS Roma

Although United rested key players Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes, The Red Devils ensured a place in the semi-finals thanks to a tight 1-0 victory. Roma threatened and were eventually awarded a penalty, which Daniele De Rossi proceeded to blast over the bar. Carlos Tevez capatalised on Roma’s inability to score by putting United 1-0 up on the night, and 3-0 up on aggregate in the 70th minute.

SEMI-FINAL, LEG 1

23/04/2008, Barcelona vs. Manchester United

At a packed and hostile Camp Nou, United played out a tense match against a Barcelona brimming with attacking talent. Neither side was able to find the net, but Barcelona certainly created more opportunities, albeit very few clear-cut ones. Cristiano Ronaldo had the best chance of the match with a penalty in the third minute, but incredibly considering his current form, failed to convert it. Neither side could break the deadlock and the match finished 0-0.

SEMI-FINAL, LEG 2
29/04/2008 Manchester United vs. Barcelona

Paul Scholes sent Old Trafford into raptures in the 14th minute with a superb long range effort to score his first goal in Europe since October 2006 and put the home side 1-0 up. United could have had more in the first half had they been more economical in front of the Barcelona net. The mood became increasingly tense however as Barca began to press forward and create chances in the second half, knowing that a draw would see them go through to the final on the away goals rule. Ultimately though, Rio Ferdinand and Wes Brown – in for the injured Nemanja Vidic – held firm and United can now book their flights to Moscow for the final on May 21.

Ninja

^ Nice job prongs..

Reps due

prongs

ok here are the last 6 encounters between man utd. and chelsea
LAST 6 MEETINGSManchester United vs Chelsea 1-1
Chelsea vs Manchester United 0-0
Manchester United vs Chelsea 0-1
Chelsea vs Manchester United 1-1 (0-3 Pen)

Manchester United vs Chelsea 2-0

Chelsea vs Manchester United 2-1

Sandeep

From MUTV newsletter

ROONEY: HISTORY IN THE MAKING

In a year that marks 50 years since Munich and 40 since United’s first European Cup success, there has been plenty to look back on this season. But Wayne Rooney wants to write a new chapter in the Reds’ history in Moscow.

Having already beaten Chelsea to the title, Rooney says the players are relaxed and confident. “We enjoyed ourselves last Sunday, but we’re holding back celebrations until after Wednesday,” he says. “Hopefully then we’ll have even more to celebrate.

“We’re more relaxed with the Premier League in the bag. Chelsea might be more anxious because if they don’t win then they’ll win nothing this season. Maybe that helps us, but I’m sure winning the league won’t make it an easier game.”

Sir Alex Ferguson has frequently stated his belief that United, based on stature and past opportunities, should have won more European Cups. Rooney, too, aims to alter that record, and with 1958 and 1968 in mind, hopes fate plays a part in 2008.

“The Champions League is very important, not least because of the club’s history in the tournament,” he adds. “There was the Munich tragedy in 1958 and winning it 10 years later. It'd be good for the club and the players to win it again.

“When you walk around the training ground there are pictures from ’58, ’68 all the way through to today. There’s a big history at this club and the players are well educated on it. I'm excited about the final. I’d like to go to bed and get up on Wednesday! It’s like Christmas when you were a kid – I just can’t wait to get there.”

EVRA: DO IT FOR SIR ALEX

Patrice Evra has more than his 2004 Champions League final defeat to motivate him in Moscow on Wednesday – the French full-back says he is determined to help win the trophy for Sir Alex Ferguson.

Evra is on a personal mission after losing with Monaco against Porto in 2004's final in Gelsenkirchen. But he also says a manager of Sir Alex’s calibre deserves more European Cup successes to his name.

“When I lost the final with Monaco, every day it was on my mind. This is why I said when I signed for United that I want to play in a Champions League final and win to erase the memory of the final with Monaco.

“It’s my second final and I need to win this game. It’s important to win this game for Manchester United, too, because it’s a long time ago since this club’s last success."

“For Sir Alex Ferguson it’s just his second Champions League final, but I think for a manager of his quality, he deserves to win the trophy more than once. I hope everyone can deliver this trophy for him out of respect of everything he has done for Manchester United. It’s very important for the manager.”

Evra says playing against Chelsea won’t change United’s approach to the game or make victory any sweeter. “I want to be a European champion, but not because it’s Chelsea,” he added. “Our opponents could be any team and I would still just want to win it because it’s the Champions League.”

AmbarD

Oh my god.Are there any people that support any team except Manchester here...