Monday, April 28, 2008

Champions League: Pre-match Guff



There's the typical pre-match blabber before this week's CL semis: Henry is bigging-up Barca, Fergie is moaning about refs [probably], everyone is hoping for some attacking soccer between Barcelona and Manchester United, while the Guardian is wondering who'll get a goal for Liverpool [Torres, Gerrard maybe?].

Thierry Henry was recalling memories of past Old Trafford glories last night as he prepared for his first match on English soil since his move from Arsenal last summer
Barça able to rise to occasion, says Henry

To have any chance against Barcelona Alex Ferguson needs to show faith in his attacking talents
Vidic absence gives glimpse of why Utd shine in attack
Fandel's appointment likely to further Fergie's fury

Liverpool have not scored at Chelsea in eight matches, a run they have to end on Wednesday
Who’ll get a goal for Rafa?

This week Liverpool, driven by a powerful sense of injustice over the antics of the Chelsea striker, fancy their chances as underdogs to reach their third Champions League final in four years
Rafa slams Drogba

English fans should prepare themselves for the logistical and bureaucratic nightmare that is Moscow, says Martin Samuel
Uefa’s great Russian Champions League rip-off

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