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		<title>Ferguson Hopeful Depleted Squad Can Defy City&#8217;s Millions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful his team can prevent neighbours Manchester City from becoming the dominant force in English football, in much the same way he did with Jose Mourinho&#8217;s Chelsea team. The London club won two titles under Mourinho after spending big on players, but Sir Alex rebuilt his squad and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/ferguson-hopeful-depleted-squad-defy-citys-millions</link>
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		<title>Gibson Set To Complete Everton Transfer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson is reportedly on the verge of a move to Everton after undergoing a medical at Goodison Park on Thursday night. The Irish midfielder has struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford and was fined a week&#8217;s wages last month after turning up for training worse for wear after a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/gibson-set-complete-everton-transfer</link>
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		<title>Manchester United and Online Bingo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You might be wondering howManchesterUnited and online bingo actually go together but they do.  Many of the fans that love Manchester United also love to play bingo. The demographics show that many young people who are fierce fans of Manchester United are also in the same age group that loves to play online bingo. &#160; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/manchester-united-online-bingo</link>
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		<title>25 Years for Fergie</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Did you know it has been 25 years for Sir Alex Ferguson with Manchester United?  Fergie became manager of Manchester United on November 6th, 1986 so last Sunday marked 25 years with the team.  It has been quite a ride for Manchester United in the last quarter century underFerguson’s leadership. WhenFergusonfirst took over Manchester United [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/25-years-fergie</link>
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		<title>Vidic set for Premier League return</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nemanja Vidic could make only his second Premier League start of the season on Saturday when Manchester United look to snap a three-game winless run against bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield. The 29-year-old has not kicked a ball for the champions since limping out of the opening-day win at West Brom. The Old Trafford club [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/vidic-set-premier-league-return</link>
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		<title>United man joins up with Scotland</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Darren Fletcher has flown out to Liechtenstein after making a remarkable recovery from a bout of tonsillitis. The midfielder, who is also in the latest Man United football bowling video, had been expected to miss his country&#8217;s crucial Euro 2012 qualifiers after being taken ill and had been left out of the original squad. However, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-man-joins-scotland</link>
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		<title>Ferguson facing injury problems</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson is facing a mini injury crisis ahead of his side&#8217;s clash with Basle in the Champions League at Old Trafford. The Scot is without eight senior players ahead of the visit of the Swiss champions, in particular with the absence of strikers Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez. Rooney is currently [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/ferguson-facing-injury-problems</link>
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		<title>Ferdinand back for Stoke?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand could be in line for a return to first-team action on Saturday to face Stoke at the Britannia Stadium. The England international has had a stop-start campaign so far this season. He limped out of United&#8217;s opener against West Brom with a hamstring injury. However, he returned for the trip [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/ferdinand-stoke</link>
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		<title>United starlet Fryers eager for more first-team action</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United youngster Ezekiel Fryers is eager for more first-team action after making his debut in the Red Devils’ 3-0 Carling Cup win over Leeds on Tuesday. Fryers was one of 11 changes made by Sir Alex Ferguson for the match at Elland Road, which provided a fearsome atmosphere ahead of kick-off. However, the 19-year-old [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-starlet-fryers-eager-firstteam-action</link>
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		<title>Owen admits United doubts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United striker Michael Owen has admitted he was concerned his contract with the Premier League champions was not going to be renewed after the club lifted the title last season. The former England regular only played a bit-part in United&#8217;s 19th league title success, with strikers Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez enjoying much of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/owen-admits-united-doubts</link>
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		<title>Fergie praises stand in keeper</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Anders Lindegaard for his outstanding performance in his side&#8217;s 1-1 draw with Benfica on Wednesday but insists David De Gea will return to the side for Sunday&#8217;s game against Chelsea. The young Spaniard has come in for substantial criticism following a hesitant start to his Old Trafford [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/fergie-praises-stand-keeper</link>
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		<title>De Gea accepts press criticism</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite being just 20 years of age David De Gea has shown maturity in recent weeks that bodes well for his future at Old Trafford. The former Atletico Madrid keeper has not had the best of starts to his time at Old Trafford. In the first live football of the season, the Community Shield, he [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/de-gea-accepts-press-criticism</link>
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		<title>The kids have given Fergie fresh impetus</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An interesting statistic was highlighted over the weekend when comparing the United team that finished last season against Barcelona and the one that battered Arsenal into submission in Sunday. The team that went down at Wembley back in May had an average age of 29, with 40-year-old Edwin Van Der Sar and 39-year-old Ryan Giggs [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/kids-fergie-fresh-impetus</link>
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		<title>Can Sir Alex Lead United to Another Title?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United are one of the most dominant footballing forces in the world. Since the Premier League began back in the 1992-93 season, The Red Devils have won the prestigious title a total of 12 times – more than any other Premiership club. Another impressive statistic is the fact that they’ve never finished outside the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/sir-alex-lead-united-title</link>
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		<title>Manchester United: Sir Alex Ferguson’s Youthful Side</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sir Alex Ferguson – the Manchester United manager – has recently restructured his prolific team into a more youthful one. In the current summer transfer window of 2011 Ferguson has acquired the talents of 19-year-old Phil Jones from Blackburn Rovers, and 20-year-old Spanish national David de Gea. Since joining Manchester United Jones has already amazed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/manchester-united-sir-alex-fergusons-youthful-side</link>
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		<title>Young offers United new twin threat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week it was Nani, this week is was Young, Man United’s rapid wide men have put a marker down for the rest of the season. The Red Devils showed last season that they were capable of scrapping for wins and grinding out points and so it has proved again in the opening two matches [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/young-offers-united-twin-threat</link>
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		<title>The next generation at Old Trafford</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United will be striving to go one better and win the Champions League next season, but they are a transformed side that has lost a lot of experience during the summer. The key trio of Paul Scholes, Edwin van der Sar and Gary Neville have all retired from Old Trafford while Sir Alex Ferguson [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/generation-trafford</link>
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		<title>Fans will trust Fergie&#8217;s judgement on Berbatov</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It you asked someone to compare the performances of Carlos Tevez and Dimitar Berbatov last season you would struggle to believe they both score the same amount of league goals. Tevez was seen as the driving force behind City&#8217;s successful quest for Champions League football while Berbatov became something of a maligned figure, especially in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/fans-trust-fergies-judgement-berbatov</link>
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		<title>Hernandez out for a fortnight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United striker, Javier Hernandez, has been ruled out of competition for the next two weeks. The Mexican was revealed to have suffered &#8220;mild concussion&#8221; on the training ground, yesterday, but recent reports indicate that he was hospitalised for much of last night with the condition. Hernandez is recovering in his hotel room, according to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/hernandez-fortnight</link>
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		<title>Fergie understands Berba frustration</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he would understand if Dimitar Berbatov decided to move on to a new club to find more regular first-team football. The Red Devils have an abundance of goalscoring talent at their disposal for the upcoming Premier League season with six players all battling for a place in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/fergie-understands-berba-frustration</link>
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		<title>Running the rule over Manchester United&#8217;s signings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Red Devils have already signed 3 players since the transfer window opened at the end of the last Premier League campaign. Phil Jones was their first signing for £16 million from Blackburn and he joined on a five-year deal. Many fans have doubts as to whether Phil Jones is up to the high-standards that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/running-rule-manchester-uniteds-signings</link>
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		<title>Fergie Targets Sneijder</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Following the retirement of the long-serving Paul Scholes, Manchester United are left with a gap that needs to be filled in the midfield and it appears that Wesley Sneijder has topped Samir Nasri as the man Sir Alex wants for the job. After 466 appearances and over 100 goals for the club he had been [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/fergie-targets-sneijder</link>
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		<title>United out to challenge Barcelona</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United are going to be a much bigger challenge to Barcelona for the Champions League in the coming years, according to one Old Trafford veteran. Gary Neville, who retired during last season after almost 20 years with the Red Devils, saw United beaten comprehensively in the Champions League final for the second time in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-challenge-barcelona</link>
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		<title>Is Nani&#8217;s time in Manchester coming to an end?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nani is one of those footballers who never seems to be too happy for too long. In that respect, he fits very much into the same mould as Cristiano Ronaldo, but sadly for the United winger, he doesn&#8217;t exactly have the same level of talent or goal scoring touch as the Real Madrid star. With [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/nanis-time-manchester-coming</link>
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		<title>Ashley the leader of the young guns</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ashley Young fits the profile of most of Manchester United&#8217;s recent big-money purchases. He is young and proven in the Premier League, much like Michael Carrick, Antonio Valencia, Dimitar Berbatov, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones were when they arrived at Old Trafford. Sir Alex Ferguson likes to buy players before they reach their peak, in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/ashley-leader-young-guns</link>
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		<title>United face early test</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Having admitted that before the arrival of Jose Mourinho, he had not really been a football coach able to get the best out of his side at the start of the new domestic season, Sir Alex Ferguson surely now knows that in this day and age, even with Mourinho gone, he is still facing an [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-face-early-test</link>
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		<title>Sir Alex looks to build the next United dynasty</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There is no time for Sir Alex Ferguson to dwell on the glory of Manchester United&#8217;s record-breaking 19th championship. Resting on laurels is not one of the United manager&#8217;s traits, but this summer is one of his more important rebuilding windows. He needs to be active in the transfer market as the task of building [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/sir-alex-build-united-dynasty</link>
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		<title>Barca boss hails United strength</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola is planning Manchester United&#8217;s downfall in the Champions League final, but he admits he is a fan of the English side. The Spanish boss led his side to beat United 2-0 in the Champions League final of 2009 to ensure a historic treble of trophies for Barca in his first season [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/barca-boss-hails-united-strength</link>
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		<title>United to invest heavily over summer months</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sir Alex Ferguson is never content to rest on his laurels, no matter how much success comes the way of the Scot and the players under his control at Old Trafford. So, it won&#8217;t come as too much of a surprise to fans of the club that the wily United manager is planning on bringing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-invest-heavily-summer-months</link>
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		<title>Giggs forced to defend United</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ryan Giggs knows Manchester United as well as, if not better than, the back of his hand. After playing for United for 20 years now, the winger has this season turned back the clock by displaying a number of impressive performances in midfield, with the Welshman providing evidence for the arguments of those who believe [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/giggs-forced-defend-united</link>
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		<title>United can prevail in Champions League final</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There has been some debate raging this season about the quality of the current crop of Manchester United players, but if they win the Champions League final they can well and truly end any doubt about them. Despite winning a record 19th domestic league title to make them the most successful English club in history [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-prevail-champions-league-final</link>
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		<title>When will Fergie finally retire?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sir Alex Ferguson has gone from strength to strength after being written off as not being able to keep up with the changing nature of the game only a few seasons ago, but now he has finally won that 19th record-breaking league title and stands a chance of lifting the European Cup for the third [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/fergie-finally-retire</link>
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		<title>Fletcher absence to prove costly once again?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sir Alex Ferguson doesn&#8217;t usually let slip his tactics or his thinking prior to a big game, particularly in Europe. However, since Manchester United eased past Schalke in the semi-finals of the Champions League a couple of weeks ago, he hasn&#8217;t exactly made a secret of the assets he believes the squad possess which could [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/fletcher-absence-prove-costly</link>
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		<title>United out for revenge on Barcelona</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United will be out for revenge when they face Barcelona in the Champions League final at Wembley, but they are likely to start the game as underdogs in the Champions League best odds. Not being the favourites an uncommon occurrence for United but Barcelona are the greatest team in the world and they will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-revenge-barcelona</link>
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		<title>Manchester United looking to avenge 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United are more than capable of defeating Barcelona when they meet for the Champions League final at Wembley on 28th May – just so long as they play to their strengths. The difference between Manchester United and the majority of the other sides in the Premier League is their absolute refusal to lie down [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/manchester-united-avenge-2009</link>
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		<title>The going gets tough</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After Wednesday’s defeat of Schalke, there was this amazing feeling that everybody within the ground and even those watching on television could all sense together.  It wasn’t elation at making a final four tie so one-sided, there was tension, apprehension, nerves, anxiousness, whatever you would like to call it. But looking back on this season, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/tough</link>
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		<title>Glazers come into the firing line once again</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United fans aren&#8217;t usually the type to keep quiet when it comes to expressing their anger at controversial decisions made by their owners, and it has proved no different this week, with supporters&#8217; groups revealing their fury at the club&#8217;s decision to increase the price of tickets for next season by £1 per game. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/glazers-firing-line</link>
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		<title>Can United overcome Barca this time?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ok I might be jumping the gun a bit, but two successive 2-0 wins for the away sides in the Champions League semi-finals means both Man United and Barcelona have one foot into the Wembley final. The Champions League best odds reflect this. It would take almost a sporting miracle for Schalke and Real to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-overcome-barca-time</link>
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		<title>United dig deep to nudge ahead in title race</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Even if you are a fan of a rival team there is much to admire about Manchester United. Their grit and determination to win football matches is an example to those in the rest of the division, as is their reaction to defeat. Sir Alex Ferguson&#8216;s teams rarely lose twice in a week and so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-dig-deep-nudge-title-race</link>
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		<title>United look to bounce back</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It was a disappointing weekend for Manchester United as their hopes of winning a treble were left in ruins as they lost the FA cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. To make the loss more painful, it was United&#8217;s greatest rivals Manchester City who inflicted defeat on the reds. Fortunately for Sir Alex Fergusons [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-bounce</link>
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		<title>United eye treble</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So it would appear that despite failing to hit top gear for the majority of the season, Manchester United not only look to be in pole position in the Premier League, but they also have another potential treble in their sights. Considering that back in February, all the talk was of Arsenal and how they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-eye-treble</link>
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		<title>Will Rooney absence hurt United?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney is not Manchester United, but he is a massive part of the club and is key to their ability to break inferior teams down while showing the resolve and strength that is needed to win the Premier League title and his bizarre yet slightly understandable four letter rant that was sent in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/rooney-absence-hurt-united</link>
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		<title>Can new generation at United repeat golden generation&#8217;s heroics?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Gary Neville is a man who hasn&#8217;t made too many fans outside the confines of Old Trafford, and particularly over towards the direction of Merseyside, but he is also a man who has been a fantastic servant over the years for Manchester United. Those who follow the football odds will know this. With the club [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/generation-united-repeat-golden-generations-heroics</link>
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		<title>Rooney out of semi-final</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney has lost his appeal against the two-game ban handed to him for his colourful outburst after scoring his hat-trick against West Ham last weekend. The result of the ban means that Rooney will now be forced to miss his side&#8217;s FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley. While Rooney admitted the charge [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/rooney-semifinal</link>
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		<title>Rooney rejects talk of lack of magic at United</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney is a man whom, it&#8217;s fairly safe to say, won&#8217;t be winning any awards any time soon for most attractive Premier League footballer, or most attractive anything if we&#8217;re being frank about it. So, it shouldn&#8217;t come as too much of a surprise that the Manchester United striker has been speaking to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/rooney-rejects-talk-lack-magic-united</link>
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		<title>Once Again the FA Makes An Example Of Manchester United</title>
		<description><![CDATA[News that Sir Alex Ferguson had been charged by the Football Association with improper conduct was not a surprise to many Manchester United fans. Indeed, the frequency in which United are singled out for over the top punishments makes one wonder how anyone in their right mind can claim that we &#8220;get all the decisions&#8221;. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/fa-manchester-united</link>
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		<title>Nani set to return against Marseille</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United have been handed a massive boost ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with Marseille with the news that Nani is available for selection. The Portuguese winger, who has been in blistering form for United this season, suffered a gashed leg against Liverpool and was expected to miss at least a few games with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/nani-set-return-marseille</link>
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		<title>Gibson hopeful of bright future at United</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Darron Gibson, who has been the subject of ridicule at times during his Manchester United career, has revealed he is hopeful of holding talks this summer over a new deal at the club. With just over 12 months left to run on his current deal with the league leaders, the Republic of Ireland youngster seems [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/gibson-hopeful-bright-future-united</link>
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		<title>VIDEO: Morrison Scores Twice As United Reserves beat Liverpool</title>
		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZchW7MBe6OA]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/video-morrison-scores-united-reserves-beat-liverpool</link>
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		<title>Can United raise their game for Europe?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With Wayne Rooney admitting that he has not been at his best so far this season in the Premier League, and with Sir Alex Ferguson starting to hold media blackouts as his side fail to perform to a level approaching their usual standards, Manchester United fans know that their side will need to up their [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-raise-game-europe</link>
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		<title>How long Can Ryan go on for?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ryan Giggs’s performances in his 21st season Man Utd have been as good as they have ever been, and after extending his contract at club by a further year last week which will end when he is 38, the question is posed of how long he can play at the highest level? The 37-year-old midfielder [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/long-ryan</link>
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		<title>Marseille bore draw leaves United on edge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On the face of it avoiding defeat away from home in Europe isn&#8217;t a bad result. But while Man United should be expected to finish the job off at Old Trafford the lack of an away goal will pray on the supporters and players minds. In truth the United defence were extremely comfortable in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/marseille-bore-draw-leaves-united-edge</link>
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		<title>United prepare for spell that will determine fate of league title</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Although Arsenal, and in particular Arsene Wenger, have been left moaning about a packed fixture list, it is perhaps Manchester United who are preparing for a tough time as they play their next few fixtures, travelling to Liverpool and Chelsea and also heading to France to face Marseille in the Champions League and the Manchester [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-prepare-spell-determine-fate-league-title</link>
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		<title>Scholes sees glorious season for United</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Paul Scholes has seen many things during his time at Manchester United, but the midfielder remains excited about the battle for the Premier League title this season. The 36-year-old midfielder has played his entire career for the club since making his debut back in the 1990s and his trophy cabinet is littered with winners&#8217; medals [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/scholes-sees-glorious-season-united</link>
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		<title>VIDEO: Nani&#8217;s Goal Against City</title>
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		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/video-nanis-goal-city</link>
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		<title>VIDEO: Rooney&#8217;s Wonder Goal In the Manchester Derby</title>
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		<title>Ratings: United 2 &#8211; 1 City</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Van der Sar &#8211; 7 City created some good chances but in truth Van der Sar was rarely threatened. Could no nothing about the goal. O&#8217;Shea &#8211; 6 Poor first touch at times but generally played well. Smalling &#8211; 9 Exceptional performance from the youngster. Can only get better. Vidic &#8211; 7 Caught out of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/ratings-united-2-1-city</link>
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		<title>Mike Summerbee Loses The Plot Following City&#8217;s Loss To United</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike Summerbee&#8217;s post game rant on Sky Sports epitomised the average Manchester City fan, with bitterness and delusion aplenty. The former Manchester City player was clearly distressed with the fact that Manchester united won 2-1 with a spectacular goal from Wayne Rooney and was unable to hold back his emotions. The unprofessional rant came moments [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/mike-summerbee-loses-plot-citys-loss-united</link>
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		<title>Can Rafael fill the Neville void at United?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rafael has been able to step up to the challenges that have come his way so far during his United career, but even though he has proved that he can deliver at the very top level, it will take time for fans to start to embrace him in the same way that they acted towards [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/rafael-fill-neville-void-united</link>
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		<title>Upcoming Manchester derby highlights poor timing of friendly</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Now I will say it now, I&#8217;m no Man United fan and I have found Sir Alex Ferguson&#8216;s attitude to internationals irritating at times (though the mysterious &#8216;injuries&#8217; picked up by Ryan Giggs ahead of every Wales friendly were quite amusing). But you have to have a modicum of sympathy for the Scot and his [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/upcoming-manchester-derby-highlights-poor-timing-friendly</link>
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		<title>United finally stutter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If Manchester United have indeed been playing within themselves this season – as is the general consensus up and down the country – then the signs in their recent game against Aston Villa was that the shackles had finally been cast aside. Against Houllier&#8217;s side, Berbatov, Rooney and Nani totally dominated the playing surface to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-finally-stutter</link>
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		<title>Ferguson looks to move on from first defeat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists his side can take heart from their first defeat of the season, and are still in pole position to with their 19th league title. The current league leaders came undone for the first time this season against a spirited Wolves side fighting for their Premier League future. After [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/ferguson-move-defeat</link>
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		<title>Rooney anticipates Chelsea title charge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney helped Manchester United win 3-1 against Aston Villa last night, and then predicted that Chelsea will still play a part in the title race. The Manchester United striker has endured a torrid time do far this season, scoring only twice in the Premier League before last night. But his part in the win [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/rooney-anticipates-chelsea-title-charge</link>
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		<title>Rooney&#8217;s return to form ominous for United&#8217;s rivals</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Although much of the attention was on Fernando Torres and Andy Carroll earlier this week, Wayne Rooney provided a timely reminder that Chelsea and Liverpool aren&#8217;t the only sides with big-name, big-game strikers. The England forward hasn&#8217;t been in the best of form this season scoring only two league goals all year. The form of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/rooneys-return-form-ominous-uniteds-rivals</link>
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		<title>Rooney wants trophies to appease fans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney wants to help fire Manchester United to the Premier League title and also Champions League success to help repay the fans&#8217; faith in him. The Red Devils are sitting top of the Premier League and are unbeaten despite not hitting top form consistency, while they are also in the FA Cup and the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/rooney-trophies-appease-fans</link>
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		<title>Man United keep rolling on</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve seen this before haven&#8217;t we? Manchester United are yet to hit their best form and they are yet to have their star players firing on all cylinders – but somehow they are again firm favourites for the Premier League title and should they win their two games in hand over second placed Manchester City, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/man-united-rolling</link>
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		<title>Returning Vidic shores up United defence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The attacking line up of Tottenham battered the United back line in the second half. Aside from the aerial threat posed by Peter Crouch, the scything ability of Luka Modric, Rafael Van der Vaart and Gareth Bale posed very different problems, but each wave was repelled by a solid red line of defence. As Sir [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/returning-vidic-shores-united-defence</link>
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		<title>Gibson sees title spirit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson reckons the spirit among the squad can help them win the Premier League title this season. The 23-year-old Irish star is a fringe player at United but has had opportunities to play as United have remained unbeaten so far in the Premier League. This, coupled with defending champion Chelsea&#8216;s slump [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/gibson-sees-title-spirit</link>
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		<title>United look to stock up on keepers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With rumours Edwin van der Sar will retire at the end of the season, Sir Alex Ferguson is looking to stock up on decent keepers in a bid to find a suitable replacement. Anders Lindegaard has already joined from Aaeslund in Norway and Bayer Leverkusen stopper Rene Adler is the latest name linked to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-look-to-stock-up-on-keepers</link>
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		<title>The Day United Fans Turned On Eachother</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today is a sad day for United fans, because it&#8217;s the day that some of them turned on eachother. A brave keyboard warrior from a Manchester United blog went into battle against the RedCafe forum. And lost. The two have history. Yolkie, the warrior in question, claimed back in October that Jordan Henderson would be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/day-united-fans-turned-eachother</link>
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		<title>Nani growing into life at Old Trafford</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nani is a man who has attracted criticism from the footballing world as well as from his own fans since his move to England, with many perceiving him to be selfish and lacking the skill and talent that the player himself seems to believe he possesses. With direct comparisons made to the largely incomparable Cristiano [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/nani-growing-life-trafford</link>
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		<title>Man United rumble on</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If I had a pound for the every time I have heard how Man United have won this season without playing well I would be a very rich man. Virtually every time they have won this season it has been from a &#8216;below-par&#8217; showing, with Tuesday&#8217;s 2-1 at Stoke, which put them three points clear [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/man-united-rumble</link>
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		<title>United unlikely to strengthen in January to aid title push</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the title race looking to be anything up to a five-horse race, the January transfer window comes at a crucial part of the season and the deals done here could be the difference between winning and losing. Teams around United have struggled to pick up points while the red half of Manchester has been [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-strengthen-january-aid-title-push</link>
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		<title>Champions League classic &#8211; Ronaldo on-song at Old Trafford</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The news that Ronaldo turns in a man-of-the-match performance at the home of Manchester United is not exactly one that turns heads. After all the Portuguese winger was an inspirational figure for Sir Alex Ferguson&#8216;s men during his six years at the club. But back in 2003 there was another Ronaldo strutting his stuff on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/champions-league-classic-ronaldo-onsong-trafford</link>
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		<title>United escape with relatively kind draw</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Considering the likes of AC Milan were lurking in the draw of the next round of the Champions League Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will be quietly pleased that his side have drawn French Champions Marseille. After all it&#8217;s a game the Champions League betting suggests they should win. The Ligue One outfit will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-escape-kind-draw</link>
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		<title>Bruce&#8217;s wishful thinking on Welbeck</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Steve Bruce has made it clear what he wants from Santa this Christmas, and it isn&#8217;t a selection of Marks and Spencer&#8217;s finest cotton socks. The Sunderland manager will be hoping Sir Alex Ferguson has had a little too much festive cheer and feels generous when the discussion over Danny Welbeck&#8216;s future inevitably comes up. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/bruces-wishful-thinking-welbeck</link>
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		<title>Anderson Rewarded With New Contract</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Midfield maestro Anderson has signed a new contract with Manchester United keeping him at the club until June 2015. The Brazilian has enjoyed mixed fortunes since moving to Old Trafford from FC Porto, but his recent form has prompted the club to extend his existing contract. Last week we wrote how Anderson could reignite United&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/anderson-rewarded-contract</link>
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		<title>Vidic and Ferdinand both fine captains for efficient United</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s no doubt that the manner in which Rio Ferdinand remains so prone to picking up injuries is a major annoyance for United fans, with the England defender a crucial influence both on and off the pitch for the club, but the way in which Nemanja Vidic has stepped up to the plate in his [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/vidic-ferdinand-fine-captains-efficient-united</link>
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		<title>Arsenal Players Bitter In Defeat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It has become a common theme in football now for Arsenal to lose when they face any sort of stiff competition. Indeed they have lost 11 and drawn 1 of their last 12 games against Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as more recently losing the edge to their major London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/arsenal-players-bitter-defeat</link>
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		<title>United continue to grind out results</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the key aspects of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United side has been their ability to grind out results when it matters. Those following the latest scores last night will know that they weren’t at their best again against Arsenal, but they did just enough to grab the win and go two points clear [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-continue-grind-results</link>
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		<title>Arsenal: A Team of Hypocrites Managed by A Hypocrite</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Arsenal lost against one of their title rivals for the 10th time in 11 games tonight, reaffirming the belief that they come up short in the &#8216;bottle&#8217; department. It was Manchester United who walked away with 3 points from Old Trafford after withstanding an onslaught of professional fouls from Arsenal. For a team who often [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/arsenal-team-hypocrites-managed-hypocrite</link>
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		<title>No Arsenal fear for Smalling</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most people in the country are looking forward to the mouth-watering contest between Manchester United and Arsenal on Monday night. It is 1st v 2nd in the Premier League and will go a long way to deciding who goes into the Christmas period with serious momentum. United defender Chris Smalling is no different with regards [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/arsenal-fear-smalling</link>
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		<title>Where will the squad be in five years time?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Man Utd Youth Policy I have taken at look at the approximate ages of players in five years time. The aim is to look at who we have coming through that can replace these players. Van Der Sar 45, Rafael 25, Rio Ferdinand 37, Vidic 34, Evra 34, Valencia 30, Nani 29, Anderson 27, Fletcher [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/squad-years-time</link>
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		<title>Anderson To Reignite United&#8217;s Title Challenge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This time last year it would have been hard to imagine that Anderson would have been the driving force in the Manchester United midfield. He was struggling for form, having trouble nailing down a starting spot in the team and looking like the £15 million paid to Porto to secure his signature was a risk [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/anderson-reignite-uniteds-title-challenge</link>
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		<title>Rio v Vidic: Who Is Better?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve seen this debate rage on for months on various Manchester United forums, so I thought I&#8217;d have a crack at it myself. To establish who is the better defender we have to assess their various strengths and weaknesses The categories will be: Aerial abilty Positional sense and anticipation Recovery Speed On the floor Strength [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/rio-vidic</link>
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		<title>Drop Dimitar Berbatov Fergie!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dimitar Berbatov put in a top class display yesterday against Blackburn, which showed his value to the club. On a typical day where everything fell for the guy, where as coincidently during most of his United career things have not fallen for him. The move he started on the edge of the box will surely [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/drop-dimitar-berbatov-fergie</link>
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		<title>Ratings: United 7 &#8211; 1 Blackburn</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Van der Sar &#8211; 7 A spectator for most of the game. Rafael &#8211; 7 Excellent supporting Nani on the right wing. Nothing much to do in defence. Ferdinand &#8211; 8 Majestic. The little Blackburn threw at him was mopped up with class and ease. Vidic &#8211; 7 One mistake almost allowed Blackburn in early [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/ratings-united-7-1-blackburn</link>
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		<title>More Idiocy From Carlos Tevez</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Carlos Tevez is no stranger to stupidity. The Argentine troglodyte displayed much of it by publically criticising Sir Alex Ferguson while he was a Manchester United player, and even more when he crossed the Manchester divide to join City. But even I was surprised by his latest comments regarding the state of the game and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/idiocy-carlos-tevez</link>
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		<title>Free Website Health Check For Man Utd Bloggers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester Design Studio are perfectionists when it comes to website design and website development. We take pride in our work and our ability to deliver projects quickly without letting our standards slip. We are also massive Manchester United fans and are now looking to see how we can help United bloggers with their blogs. We&#8217;re [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/free-website-health-check-man-utd-bloggers</link>
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		<title>Represent Man Utd When We Take On Blackpool!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The club is looking for a brave fan to take on a Blackpool supporter in the half-time Wonga Cash Dash, when the teams meet at Bloomfield Road on Saturday, December 4. The Cash Dash is a race in two giant zorb balls, across the Bloomfield turf, between one home and one away supporter. The winner [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/represent-united-when-we-take-on-blackpool</link>
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		<title>Ratings: Rangers 0 &#8211; 1 United</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Van der Sar &#8211; 7 Wasn&#8217;t called upon much but what he did he did well. O&#8217; Shea &#8211; 6 Some scary moments up against Weiss. Smalling &#8211; 7 Nothing much to deal with. Evans &#8211; 6 A lapse in concentration almost let Rangers sneak in. Fabio &#8211; 7 Kept his flank quiet nd was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/ratings-rangers-0-1-united</link>
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		<title>Liverpool Fans Raid Inter Forum To Defend Benitez</title>
		<description><![CDATA[He started with a squad that he led to win Champions League and after spending £300million took them down to the lowly depths of 7th place. the man I&#8217;m talking about is of course rafael Benitez, more affectionately known as the Fat Spanish Waiter. You would expect that Liverpool fans would be glad to see [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/liverpool-fans-raid-inter-forum-defend-benitez</link>
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		<title>Rooney’s return can win United the title</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I begin by making the claim that if the Wayne Rooney of last season has reappeared this season United would be sitting at the top of the league. That’s because of the chances we have missed to get closer to Chelsea and how often they have put in poor performances themselves. It’s clear we miss [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/rooneys-return-win-united-title</link>
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		<title>VIDEO: Rafael v Tevez</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rafael gives Carlos Tevez a piece of his mind after the troll&#8217;s late challenge on the Brazilian full back. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvmVaSdg_M8]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/video-rafael-v-tevez</link>
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		<title>PICTURE: What Is Carlos Tevez Doing To Rio Ferdinand?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Carlos Tevez appeared to take time out from last night&#8217;s Manchester derby to perform a rectal examination on England captain Rio Ferdinand. &#160; &#160; &#160;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/picture-carlos-tevez-rio-ferdinand</link>
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		<title>Half A Billion Spent And City Still Play Like Relegation Fodder</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite spending the best part of half a billion pounds, the bitter fans of Manchester City are still being treated to the most uninspiring football you could imagine. Last night&#8217;s bore draw was about par for the course for City&#8217;s season. Mancini regularly opts to play not one, not two, but three defensive midfielders on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/billion-spent-city-play-relegation-fodder</link>
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		<title>Ratings: City 0 &#8211; 0 United</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Van der Sar &#8211; 7 Hardly worked at all, but one excellent save from a Tevez free kick stood out. Rafael &#8211; 7 Looks to have nailed down the right back position. Another good performance before injury forced him off. Vidic &#8211; 8 Dominant alongside Ferdinand. Ferdinand &#8211; 8 City never stood a chance with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/ratings-city-0-0-united</link>
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		<title>United Fans Sick Taunt To City Fans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A favourite haunt of Manchester City fans was vandalised last night, by braindead thugs who claim to be Manchester United fans. Mary D&#8217;s, on Grey Mare Lane, was daubed with graffiti last night ahead of tonight&#8217;s Manchester Derby. The insults included, &#8220;Manchester is Red&#8221;, &#8220;34 years&#8221; and &#8220;Foe c*nts&#8221;. While the first two are certainly [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-fans-sick-taunt-city-fans</link>
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		<title>United Sign Norwegian Youngster</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manchester United have reportedly signed Norwegian youngster Mats Dæhli Mills from Stabæk. The 15 year old made his debut for Norway&#8217;s under-15&#8242;s this Summer, playing in defeats to france, Spain and the Netherlands. Despite being on the losing side in all three games, Mills was named player of the tournament. Mills is expected to move [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/united-sign-norwegian-youngster</link>
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		<title>VIDEO: Ronaldo&#8217;s Brilliant Back Pass In Madrid Derby</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo was at his audacious best yesterday in the local derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. After having his powerful shot saved at the near post, the ball looped up in the air and was heading back towards the world&#8217;s most expensive player. But instead of controlling it and whipping a ball into [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strettyender.com/video-ronaldos-brilliant-pass-madrid-derby</link>
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