Soccer Digest

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Thursday, May 03, 2007

Shevchenko to have groin surgery



BBC News - A statement on the club website confirmed: "We are hopeful he will be available between now and the end of the season." Chelsea, who now only have an outside chance of clinching the title, still have to play Arsenal, Manchester United and Everton in
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Giggs demands double vision
Times Online - Ryan Giggs has urged his Manchester United team-mates to bounce back from their disappointing Champions League exit in time for the crucial Manchester derby at Eastlands on Saturday. United can win the title with a victory against their local rivals
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

UEFA 'relieved' by United failure
TEAMtalk - UEFA are said to be "relieved" the Champions League final will not be an all-English affair due to fears over crowd trouble. AC Milan's victory over Manchester United avoided an all-English Champions League final - and president Michel Platini is
Source: www.teamtalk.com

AC Milan - Manchester United: AC Milan Player Ratings
Goal.com - Dida (7): For large stretches of the game the Brazilian could have spread out a large golf umbrella and practised his wet putting game. The vaunted and flaunted Red Devil artillery was basically composed of a cap gun and a water pistol, although when
Source: www.goal.com

Ferguson attacks Premier League
BBC News - Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson launched a scathing attack on the Premier League after their Champions League exit. Ferguson's side exited Europe after a 3-0 semi-final loss at AC Milan on Wednesday, going out 5-3 on aggregate. "Leagues in
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Derby snub not malicious - Pearce
BBC News - Manager Stuart Pearce said Manchester City's refusal to move this Saturday's derby game was done to help the fans - not to spite rivals Manchester United. United had asked for the tie to be moved to Sunday to give them more time after the Champions
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

English soccer: After Champ's League agony, Man U aims to secure
MSN UK News - After the misery of losing 3-0 to AC Milan and failing to reach the Champions League final, Manchester United is seeking the "consolation" of regaining the Premier League title from Chelsea. Holding a five-point lead with three matches to go, United
Source: news.uk.msn.com


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