Manchester United: Good Enough to Rule Europe?

 
Once again we go into the knockout round of matches wondering whether Manchester United will be good enough to conquer the UEFA Champions League, European Club Football's most coveted prize. So the question in everyone's mind? Can they conquer Europe this time round? Fergie and his team think so, and so too, do most United fans. Then again, that's the case every year. However, this season I think, may be something special. A 4-0 drubbing of bitter rivals Arsenal, a much needed rest for Cristiano Ronaldo and Sir Alex's desire to bring back his most treasured accomplishment to Old Trafford may just be the antidote Manchester United require. First up for United - Lyon. Champions of France. According to Sir Alex, Lyon will be a tough nut to crack and rightly so. With class players, a great work ethic and with nothing to lose, Lyon will be attacking United with all guns blazing. They've won the French Ligue 1 for the last 6 years running and once again on top this year so as some may feel United ... [link]

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