Manchester United are Champions!

When Sir Alex Ferguson walked through the door at Old Trafford in 1986 he memorably defined his job at Manchester United as "knocking Liverpool off their fucking perch."

Twenty-two and a half years years later, the Scot finds himself on the brink of being able to declare "mission accomplished".




Manchester United were crowned Premier League champions after a goalless draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford.

United only needed a point to secure a third consecutive Premier League title and that is what they achieved with a cautious performance that ensured that the title was decided at Old Trafford for only the second time in Sir Alex Ferguson's glittering reign.

It was the 11th title of Sir Alex Ferguson's reign and means United have finally matched Liverpool's record haul of 18 in the top-flight.

Manchester United won the league today because they­ wanted it more than any other team in the league. The­ desire and the hunger to win trophies is what has got­ them another one today.



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UEFA Champions League Dream Final Manchester United vs Barcelona

UEFA Champions League Final
Stadio Olimpico Rome
27th May 2009


Manchester United FC VS FC Barcelona









Road To Final :


Manchester United

Manchester United booked their place in the Champions League final thanks to two early goals against Arsenal at the Emirates which helped them to a 4-1 aggregate victory.

Ji-Sung Park's eighth minute opener and Cristiano Ronaldo's 11th-minute free kick put the tie almost beyond the home side in the opening few minutes, while Ronaldo's second just after the hour mark put things beyond doubt.

Robin Van Persie's late penalty gave the home side a consolation goal in a 3-1 scoreline on the night - but Darren Fletcher's red card in the spot kick incident took the shine off a superb night for United.

More info on the match HERE

Goal Highlights




Barcelona

Andres Iniesta's injury-time leveller sent 10-man Barcelona into the Champions League final after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The Spain international struck a screamer in the 93rd minute to cancel out Michael Essien's equally, if not more, stunning early strike to win the tie on the away goals rule following last week's goalless stalemate at the Camp Nou.

Chelsea were left to reflect on what might have been, although initial reaction to defeat was one of anger after referee Tom Ovrebo denied the hosts several strong penalty appeals.

More info on the match HERE

Goal Highlights

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