A trip to Turkey for a Champions League clash is tough for any team who goes there and Tuesday’s game at Bursaspor promises to be far from an easy night for Manchester United. Although they lead their group with two wins and a draw against an opponent who have lost all three matches, Sir Alex Ferguson will not be taking any chances and will have a strong squad at his disposal as he continues his chase for a spot in the knock out stages. Full points frm the visit will almost certainly get him there.

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The much awaited draw for the European Champions League has given Manchester United an eminently winnable group which should see them qualify for the knockout stages without harming their Premiership hopes. But it will by no means be an easy task – no European Cup group ever is. Two leg matches against Glasgow Rangers, Spains Valencia and Turkeys Champions League debutants Bursaspor should nevertheless see United getting out of  Group C successfully.

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Transfer speculation is always part and parcel of football during the summer with dozens of big money deals mooted in the media. The bigger the fees, the more sensational the headlines until the rumour dies a natural death and be replaced by another. Manchester United has always been at the forefront of this gossip with Sir Alex Ferguson forever expected to make some sort of a big announcement. Most have now been dead and buried with the exception of one which has been remarkable in its persistence – and there just may be a very good reason for it.
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