United out to hammer home advantage in final strait (AFP)
Published 5/3/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Manchester United and Chelsea, who already have a date in the Champions League final to determine continental bragging rights, first must settle the matter of domestic dominance this weekend entering the final strait of a thrilling English Premiership season.
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