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Celtic x Man United, Giggs saves the champions

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Celtic x Man United, Giggs saves the champions


Ryan Giggs saved United night as he scored the equalizer against Celtic before the full time to keep United in top of Group E in the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE.

United dominated for most of the game but some brilliant Celtic defending kept them at bay until six minutes from time.

Ben Foster has made his debut in the Champions League and Rafael Da Silva has given another start as Gary Neville and Wes Brown were out of the traveling squad.

Celtic opened the score on 13th minute when 13th minute McDonald chipped the ball over Ben Foster.

United could not convert the chances they got into Celtic goal. But second half changes gave United a boost when Rooney and Evra brought on.

Giggs save United in the 84th minute when Ronaldo had a powerful shot palmed away by Boruc but only to Giggs who headed into the back of the net.

United will forget this result and will focus in the coming Premier League away test against Arsenal.

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Berbatov opened his scoring account as United beat Aalborg


Two goals from Dimitar Berbatov and a first goal from Wayne Rooney saw Manchester United recording there first victory in Group E against Danish side’s Aab Aalborg. Berbatov finally scored his first goal with Manchester United and this will be a big boost for our team who is looking to keep the Uefa Champions League trophy at Old Trafford for the second year in row.

Sir Alex Ferguson had sprung a major selection surprise by handing a debut to 18-year-old Rafael Da Silva. However, the Brazilian just brought more attacking emphasis to the visitors’ play.

Berbatov had a chance to score after just six minutes when Cristiano Ronaldo half-blocked Zaza’s clearance but the Bulgarian could not bend his body quickly enough to turn the ball into an empty net.

An early worry has appeared due to Paul Scholes, who seems set for a spell on the sidelines after damaging knee ligaments. This injury saw Giggs replaced Scholes. The Welshman has no time to show some of his mature magic, he received a pass from Nani and sent it to Rooney who was running to the middle from the left flank. Rooney darted past Michael Beauchamp and slotted home beyond Zaza. Read the full story

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Aab Aalborg v Manchester United UCL preview


Manchester United are traveling to Denmark to face AaB Aalborg, where they hope to lead Group E with a convincing first win over the Champions League first timers. Aalborg could quit their first European battle with a goalless draw against Glasgow Celtic in Scotland and Aalborg’s Scottish manager Bruce Rioch hope to record another good result against the Champions League holder.

Although the Danish side seems hidden for Sir Alex Ferguson, United are ready for this away test in Match day 2. Fergie’s boys recorded their first win against Bolton last Saturday and they are looking to continue their good form against the Danish champion.

Gary Neville and Owen Hargreaves have been left out of the squad. Neville has just returned to the starting line-up after being slide-lined for 18 months while Hargreaves still suffering from his knee injury which has limited his appearances since his move from Bayern Munich last summer. Read the full story

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