If just half the rumors about the number of strikers Sir Alex Ferguson is reported to be interested in prove to be correct, Old Trafford will provide the setting for the highest scoring matches ever seen in the Premier League next season. The reality is certain to be somewhat different however with the vast majority of reports seen in the daily media being nothing more than kite flying exercises.

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Like most Manchester United fans there were no tears shed last night when former United striker Diego Forlan slammed the ball home for Athletico Madrid right in front of  The Kop to send Liverpool crashing out of Europe. After all, those same Merseyside fans were ecstatic to see Bayern Munich go through to the Champions League semi final by eliminating United on the same away goals rule.

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There has never been any love lost between rival fans and Manchester United. Envy can be a strong, illogical emotion when one trophy after another repeatedly find their way into the  crammed Old Trafford trophy cabinet. The only thing that is capable of bringing these fans together is understandably national pride, particularly in a World Cup year.

One such occasion took place on Wednesday night as the mood amongst England fans dramatically changed when the sight of an obviously distressed Wayne Rooney being assisted off the field suddenly silenced the jubilation at United’s late defeat. It was a moment witnessed by Philip Cornwall who submitted the following report for Football365.com

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