Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson arrives with the rest of the team at Manchester airport, north west England, on May 28, 2009. Manchester United were ripped to shreds by a superior Barcelona in the Champions League final, taking Alex Ferguson's hopes for a place in history down with them, British newspapers said Thursday. "United leave Rome in ruins," said The Times, after the 2-0 defeat in the Italian capital on Wednesday. "United fold without a fight," said the Guardian. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson arrives with the rest of the team at Manchester airport, north west England, on May 28, 2009. Manchester United were ripped to shreds by a superior Barcelona in the Champions League final, taking Alex Ferguson's hopes for a place in history down with them, British newspapers said Thursday. "United leave Rome in ruins," said The Times, after the 2-0 defeat in the Italian capital on Wednesday. "United fold without a fight," said the Guardian.

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  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.
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