Manche(a)ster United..

On Grand Slam (as described the pundits) Sunday, Manchester United showed every reason why they should be winning the EPL crown this year too. With just three points separating Manu and ‘Arse’nal, it was crucial for Fergie’s side to post a win. 5 wins in a row in the league, and terminating Inter Milan’s title hopes in the UEFA champs, (but still 4^th in the league.. he he), Liverpool, on top form was looking forward to seizing their first win against England’s Most Wanted Club under Rafael Benitez.


Right from the word go, Manu were on target and Pepe Reina, the Liverpool goalie was kept busy throughout. Rio had recovered from a back problem and his presence in the field showed, keeping the dangerous Torres in check. The Spaniard hassled and tussled with the defenders but all his efforts went in vain. Manu forged ahead before the break thro’ Wes Brown, heading in the ball (he scored with his back actually), latching onto a Wayne Rooney cross from the right flank. Also, Javier Mascherano was sent off the field for dissent (Is he nuts or what? Didn’t he know the Referee was the twelfth man at Old Trafford? :D ) Rooney and Ronaldo came agonizingly close to scoring on two occasions. However Ronaldo did score finally in the 79^th minute, what was his 34^th goal this season (En sishyan allava! ;)). Rafa would have wanted it to end as fast as possible now, but the Red Giants weren’t finished yet. Two minutes later, Rooney slipped in a ball to the 21 year old Portuguese winger Nani, who unleashed a strike, after cutting in through with a classy first touch and GOAL!! The youngster celebrated the goal with his trademark back flips. It was celebration time for United’s fans as the Merseyside suffered their worst defeat of the season. United dominated possession and it could have easily been 5-nil if they had taken all the chances.


Arsenal losing to Drogba’s Chelsea later were extra toppings to the Manu fans celebrations. The Red Devils have showed courage and great character all season and the encounter with Liverpool on Easter Sunday just underlined their quality. Quality which made them the second richest club in the world, Quality they had when they finished 2^nd in the league after losing nine starting players in the Munich Air Disaster, Quality that created players such as Duncan Edwards, Bryan Robson, George Best, Brain McClair, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Giggs, Rooney, Ronaldo into what they are today, Quality they have shown in winning 10 Premier league titles (yeah 2007-08 is included too ;)), 11 FA cups, 16 community shields and two European cups (few other titles too), Quality which makes them Arguably the Best Club in the World!


Manchester United they are the best,
They stand out above all the rest,
No matter what people say,
You should see Manchester on a match day,


Come on you reds, come on you reds
Just keep your bottle and use your heads
For ninety minutes we'll let them know
Who's Man United, here we go


Glory Glory Man United!
Glory Glory Man United!