Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson (C) takes part in a training session at the Olympic stadium in Rome on May 26, 2009 on the eve of the Champions League final between Barcelona and Manchester United. It promises to be a battle royal between two teams at the peak of their powers and includes a sub-battle between arguably the world's best two attacking players who can terrorise defences on their day. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson (C) takes part in a training session at the Olympic stadium in Rome on May 26, 2009 on the eve of the Champions League final between Barcelona and Manchester United. It promises to be a battle royal between two teams at the peak of their powers and includes a sub-battle between arguably the world's best two attacking players who can terrorise defences on their day.

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  3. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson signs an autograph prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on October 3, 2009 in Manchester, England.
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  5. Manchester United's English forward Michael Owen (3L) sits near to manager Sir Alex Ferguson (L) after being substituted in the early stages of their UEFA Champions League Group B football match against VfL Wolfsburg at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on September 30, 2009.
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  7. MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 30: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Group B match between Manchester United and VfL Wolfsburg at Old Trafford on September 30, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  8. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson (L) laughs with Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans during a press conference at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on September 29, 2009. United take on Wolfsburg in their UEFA Champions League football match in Manchester on September 30.
  9. Manchester United fans shout towards Manchester City's Argentinian forward Carlos Tevez during the English Premier League football match at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  10. Manchester City's Welsh forward Craig Bellemy celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. --- FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  11. Manchester City's Welsh forward Craig Bellemy (L) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  12. Manchester City's Welsh forward Craig Bellemy (C) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  13. Manchester United's English defender Rio Ferdinand (L) vies with Manchester City's Argentinian forward Carlos Tevez during the English Premier League football match at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES -- FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  14. Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (C) celebrates after his sides fourth goal during the English Premier League football match against manchester City at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. --- FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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  16. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Craig Bellamy of Manchester City breaks clear of Rio Ferdinand to score his team's third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 20, 2009 in Manchester, England.

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