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How Chelsea rated | How United rated It was 1.34am in the Luzhniki Stadium before these teams could be separated. Manchester United have left it late before, but never like this. Nicolas Anelka, the Chelsea striker, shot to the left, Edwin van der Sar, the United goalkeeper, guessed correctly and it was over. After 120 minutes, two goals, 14 penalties, one stupid sending-off and a night that ... [link]

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Sympathy for Terry after Russian Roulette settles an epic cliffhanger
Published 5/22/2008 by Ronaldo Assis de Moreira at 101 Great Goals - latest football videos and international soccer goals from the Premier League, Champions League,La liga, Serie A, World Cup, UEFA Cup and more
... Today’s overview: The papers this morning wax lyrical over a dramatic Champions League final. Martin Samuel felt United deserved the win for their performances over the season but the majority of the columnists don’t even delve that deep. Most are simply full of praise for a “cliffhanger” of a match. ...

Ahead of TheGame: Newcastle Chairman To Quit
Published 5/22/2008 by Times Online at TheGame - Times Online - WBLG
... HOW UNITED WON THE CUP James Ducker has identified the ten decisive moments in United’s triumphant Champions League campaign. You might be able to guess the one from last night. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/manchester_united/article3975433.ece UNITED THRILL EUROPE A stunning final is surely still fresh in your mind, so why not relive the drama by reading Martin Samuel’s report. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/european_football/article3981783.ece FERGIE SEALS GREATNESS Matt Dickinson ...

Season’s Ending Headlines That Simply Couldn’t Be Sweeter
Published 5/22/2008 by Nick at Manchester United
–> Manchester United defeat Chelsea in cliffhanger to thrill a continent — [The Times] –> Final twist brings United glory again — [The Guardian] –> Sir Alex thanks his lucky tsars — [The Daily Mail] –> Manchester United join Europe’s greats after Moscow win — [The Telegraph] –> Terry’s cruel slip hands Cup to United on unforgettable night – [The ...

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