Champs League 2009 Semi Result Arsenal 1 Manchester United 3 (aggregate 1-4)
Any team in the world looking to beat Man Utd at the moment, good luck. Yet again, Fergie's latest crop proved that they want to keep dominating and beating the best in Europe. Having Park upfront certainly raised eyebrows, including the benched ex-Spurs striker Dimitri Berbatov. In typical Man Utd fashion, they proved anyone even thinking of criticising Sir Alex's decisions with a very early goal from South Korean international Ji-Sung Park, shortly followed by another Ronaldo special leaving the Emirates party a tad flat to say the least. United held Arsenal in midfield and stayed firm in defence. Ronaldo kept the pressure on and tested Almunia several times. In the second half the Portuguese star made it three to rub salt in the wounds for Wenger.
Manchester United's determination was evident for all to see and I think they would beat either Barcelona or Chelsea in the final. However they may have to do so without Darren Fletcher who was straight red carded for a challenge where he actually touched the ball before the Arsenal player. Fletcher, who believes he is showing the form of his life this season will be beside himself with dissapointment tonight and would imaginably be pushing for an appeal on this refereeing decision.
I would bet on Man Utd to win this competition on the basis of that performance alone.
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